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Supermicro X10DRFR User Manual

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  • Page 1 X10DRFR X10DRFR-N X10DRFR-NT USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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 (E5-2600v3)/14nm (E5-2600v4) Process Technology, delivering the best balanced solution of performance, power efficiency, and features to meet demands of high-end server platforms. With the PCH C612 built in, the X10DRFR(-N/-NT) motherboard supports Intel® Manageability Engine, Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise, Digital Media Interface, PCI-E Gen.
  • Page 4 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent...
  • Page 5 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 Health Monitoring ................1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro ® Power Manager [SPM] is installed)............... 1-14 Management Engine (ME) ................1-14 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers ................2-23 NVM Express Connections (For X10DRFR-N/NT Only) ......2-23 Jumper Settings .................... 2-24 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-24 LAN Ports 1/2 Enable ................2-24 CMOS Clear ..................... 2-25 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..............2-25 VGA Enable ....................
  • Page 8 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes .................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Software Programs ................B-1 Configuring SuperDoctor 5 ................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............C-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)....C-1...

  • 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. The X10DRFR(-N/-NT) motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro- proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
  • Page 10 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 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 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Quick Reference JIPMB1 JPL1 IPMI_LAN JMLP_STBY1 LAN2 LAN1 JMLP_STBY2 FAN4 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1...
  • Page 13 JPTM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 JPWR9/JPWR10 8-pin Power Connector 9 (12V_in)/Power Connector 10 (Ground) JNVME1/2 NVM Express PCI-E 3.0 x4 ports 1/2 (for X10DRFR-N/NT only) JNVI System Management Bus (SMB) for NVM Express port (for X10DRFR-N/NT only) LAN1/2 Gigabit (GLAN) Ethernet ports 1/2 (for X10DRFR(-N),...
  • Page 14 I-SATA0-5 I-SATA connectors 0-5 (supported by Intel PCH) S-SATA0-3 S-SATA connectors 0-3, supported by Intel SCU (S-SATA2/3: used for Supermicro SuperDOMs (Devices-on-Module with built-in power pins) T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial_link General Purpose I/O headers 1/2 (T-SGPIO1: for I-SATA0-5, T-SGPIO2: for S-SATA0-3) USB0/USB1 (3.0)
  • Page 15 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2400/2133/1866/1600 MHz memory in 16 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 64GB @ 1.20V •...
  • Page 16 Config. Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed) • Management Engine • Riser Card auto-detection System System Health Monitoring Health •...
  • Page 17 SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI • Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection • Dimensions 19.63" (L) x 8.53" (W) x (498.60 mm x 216.67 mm) Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.
  • Page 18 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual #1-8 #2-8 #1-7 #2-7 #1-6 #2-6 #1-5 #2-5 #1-4 #2-4 #1-3 9.6G #2-3 #1-2 #2-2 Processor Processor #1-1 #2-1 DDR4 DDR4 DMI2 #1 #2 #3 DMI2 9.6G PVCCIO PCI-E x4 +x4 G3 NVME 1,2 (1.05/0.95) PCI-E X16 G3 from 3.3v...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E5-2600 (v3/v4) processors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DRFR(-N/-NT) motherboard pro- vides the best-balanced solution for performance, power efficiency, and features to address the diverse needs of next-generation Enterprise (4U) FatTwin server platforms.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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

    Chapter 1: Overview 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. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard disk drives and printers.

  • Page 22: 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 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 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 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

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid pos- sible damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Installation

    Location of Mounting Holes There are eleven (11) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows. BAR CODE X10DRFR Rev. 1.10 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 28 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard.

  • Page 29: 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 30 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 the Pull the lever away Load Lever labeled 'Close from the socket.
  • Page 31 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 32 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 lever labeled 'Close 1st' first, then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' lever second.

  • Page 33: Installing A Passive Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive Heatsink 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink. 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 34: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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.

  • 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 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X10DRFR(-N/-NT) Motherboard The X10DRFR(-N/-NT) motherboard supports up to 1024 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), and up to 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2400/2133/1866/1600 MHz memory in 16 slots Note: Memory speed support is pending on the processors installed in the system.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Populating DIMM Memory Modules for E5-2600v3-based Motherboards Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM Capacity Ranks Per (GB) DIMM and Type Data 2 Slots Per Channel Width 1DPC 2DPC 1.2V 1.2V 2133 1866...

  • Page 38: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    1. Back panel USB 3.0 Port 0 2. Back panel USB 3.0 Port 1 3. Back panel VGA (Blue) 4. GLAN Port 1 (for X10DRFR(-N)), 10G-LAN (TLAN) Port 1 (for X10DRFR-NT) 5. GLAN Port 2 (for X10DRFR(-N)), 10G-LAN (TLAN) Port 1 (for X10DRFR-NT) 6.

  • Page 39: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    2. USB (3.0) 1 JIPMB1 JPL1 IPMI_LAN 3. VGA LAN2 LAN1 FAN4 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-17...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Ports

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are Pin# Definition located on the I/O back panel P2V5SB SGND on the motherboard. These two TD0+ Act LED LAN ports support Gigabit LAN TD0- P3V3SB...

  • Page 41: Connecting Cables

    I-SATA3 JNMI1 JPWR_HDD2: D. HDDPOWER2 ( HDD power supply) Battery JPWR_HDD3: E. HDDPOWER3 ( HDD power JBAT1 supply) CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-19...

  • Page 42: Com Port Header

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual COM Port Header Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) A COM port header is located next to Pin # Definition Pin # Definition the LAN controller. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground SMB Header...

  • Page 43: Fan Headers

    JIPMB1 B. Fan2 JPL1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 FAN4 C. Fan3 D. Fan4 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-21...

  • Page 44: Tpm Header/Port 80

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 head- Pin # Definition Pin # Definition er is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM LCLK support and Port 80 connection. Use this LFRAME# <(KEY)>...

  • Page 45: T-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    S-SATA0-3). See the table on the right for pin definitions. NVM Express Connections (For X10DRFR-N/NT Only) Two NVM Express ports are located on the motherboard. JNVME ports 1/2 pro- vide high-speed, low-latency PCI-Exp. 3.0 x4 connections directly from the CPU to NVMe Solid State (SSD) drives.

  • Page 46: Jumper Settings

    JPL1 is used to enable or disable onboard LAN1 Jumper Setting Definition and LAN2. LAN ports 1/2 support Gigabit LANs on Enabled (default) the X10DRFR(/-N), and support 10G-LANs on the Disabled X10DRFR-NT. See the table on the right for jumper settings. JIPMB1 JPL1 IPMI_LAN A. GLAN1/2 Enable (X10DRFR(/-N))

  • Page 47: Cmos Clear

    A. Clear CMOS JIPMB1 B. Watch Dog Enable JPL1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 FAN4 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-25...

  • Page 48: Vga Enable

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 on pins 1/2 to enable the con- Disabled nection. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 49: I 2 C Bus To Pci-Exp. Slots

    A. JI JIPMB1 JPL1 B. JI IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 FAN4 C. JPME2 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-27...

  • Page 50: Onboard Led Indicators

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard LED Indicators Activity LED Link LED LAN LEDs The LAN ports are located on the IO back Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) panel on the motherboard. Each Ethernet GLAN Activity Indicator (Left) LAN port has two LEDs.

  • Page 51: Standby_Power Good Led

    A. Standby PWR Good LED B. BMC LED JIPMB1 JPL1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 FAN4 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-29...

  • Page 52: System_Power Good Led

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual System_Power Good LED System PWR Good LED Status The System_Power Good LED is located State Description at LE2 on the motherboard. When LE2 System PWR is on, system power is normal. See the Normal table at right for more information.

  • Page 53: 2-10 Pci-Express And Serial Ata Connections

    JIPMB1 JPL1 CPU1 SXB2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slot IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 FAN4 CTRL JWD1 I-SATA3 JNMI1 Battery JBAT1 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st BAR CODE JPP0 X10DRFR JITP1 JPP1 Rev. 1.10 12V_IN CPU2 HDDPOWER1 HDDPOWER2 HDDPOWER3 JNVME2JNVME1 POWER BUTTON 2-31...

  • Page 54: Serial Ata Ports

    S-SATA2/3, colored in yellow, are TX_N used with Supermicro SuperDOM (Disk-on-Module) connectors Ground with power-pins built in. Supermicro SuperDOM connectors are RX_N backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs and SATA DOMs. RX_P All SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are Ground faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

  • Page 55: 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 56 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 57 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 58 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual tings in the IPMI 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 59: 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 60: Battery Removal And Installation

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 61: 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 62: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 63: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DRFR(/-N/-NT). The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility screens.

  • Page 64: 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 damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 65 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 X10DRFR-NT BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 setting may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 67 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 68 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio •...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor to damage the system during an attack. The options are Enable and Disable. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.) PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in...
  • Page 70 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT 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 Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d sup- port by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology  is set to Custom) Package C State limit Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, and C6 (Retention) state. CPU C3 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system.
  • Page 72 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Energy Efficiency Turbo Mode Select Enable to use the Energy Efficiency Turbo mode to turn up the CPU core frequency to improve CPU performance without compromising energy efficiency. The options are Enable and Disable. Chipset Configuration ...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IOU1 (II01 PCIe Port 3) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto. CPU1 MLP PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slot Link Speed This item configures the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 74 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual No Snoop Select Enable to support no-snoop mode for each CB device. The options are Disable and Enable. Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support which will allow certain transactions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been queued earlier.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Link Frequency Select Use this item to select the desired frequency for QPI Link connections. The op- tions are 6.4GB/s, 8.0GB/s, 9.6GB/s, Auto, and Auto Limited. Link L0p Enable Select Enable for Link L0p support. The options are Enable and Disable. Link L1 Enable Select Enable for Link L1 support.
  • Page 76 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Erase-Arm NVDIMMs (Non-Volatile DIMMs) Non-volatile memory modules use flash memory to save data by erasing the old data first before writing (saving) data. When this item is set to Enabled, the BIOS will erase the flash memory located inside the NVDIMM and get it ready to save data.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS the same set of operations in parallel to boost performance. The options are Disable, Mirror, and Lockstep Mode. Memory Rank Sparing Select Enable to enable memory-sparing support for memory ranks to improve memory performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor...
  • Page 78 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the fol- lowing items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 80 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA 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 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 0~ Port 5 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 82 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 This item displays the information detected on the installed on the sSATA port. specified by the user. • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above "Configure sSATA as" is set to RAID, the following items will display: Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active.
  • Page 84 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings. • General ME Configuration • Operational Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Features • ME Firmware Status #1 •...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Maximum Payload Select Auto for 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, and 256 Bytes. Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.
  • Page 86 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard NVME1 Option ROM/Onboard NVME2 Option ROM/Onboard NVME3 Option ROM/Onboard NVME4 Option ROM Use this option to select the type of the device installed on an NVME port specified by the user to be used for system boot. The options are Disabled and EFI.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redi- rection. The options are COM and SOL. Serial Port Console Redirection  COM 1 COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
  • Page 88 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings This feature specifies how the host computer exchanges data with the client com- puter, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this item to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec- tion.
  • Page 90 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to sup- port Out-of-Band Serial Port management. EMS Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redi- rection.
  • Page 92 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS) Configuration Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) sup- port to enhance data integrity and network security.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS NUMA (Available when the OS supports this feature) Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 4-31...

  • Page 94: Event Logs

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual 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 95 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255.

  • Page 96: Ipmi

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 98: Security Settings

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password upon entering the BIOS setup utility. Select Always for the system to prompt for a password at bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 99: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to indicate how many seconds the system shall wait for the BIOS setup activation key to respond before the system starts to boot. The default setting is 1. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot.
  • Page 100 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual • Dual Boot Order #7 • Dual Boot Order #8 • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 •...

  • Page 101: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 102 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Defaults Select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacture default settings for your system to maximize system performance but not stability. Save As User Defaults Select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to save changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

  • Page 103: 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 104 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in- stalled. 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/. X10DRFR(-N/-NT) 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 106: Configuring Superdoctor 5

    X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors 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 107: Appendix C 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 108 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: 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 110 X10DRFR/X10DRFR-N/X10DRFR-NT Motherboard 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 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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