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Supermicro X10DRS-2U User Manual

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  • Page 1 X10DRS-2U X10DRS-3U X10DRS-4U 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.
  • Page 3 Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com) for CPU and memory support updates. Note: The X10DRS-2U motherboard was designed to be used in 2U chas- sis, while the X10DRS-3U and X10DRS-4U were designed to be used in 3U and 4U chassis, respectively. Please refer to the Model Differentiation table on Page 1-3 in Chapter 1 for more information.
  • Page 4 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself...
  • 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

    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 Introduction to the AOM-S3008-L8-SB Mezzanine Card (Optional) ..... 1-15 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Removing Memory Modules ................. 2-13 Mezzanine Card Installation ................2-16 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ............2-18 Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports (See Note 1 Below.) ......2-18 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions ........... 2-18 10GbE LAN (TLAN) Ports &...
  • Page 8 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual No Video ......................3-2 System Boot Failure ..................3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ............3-2 Memory Errors ....................3-3 When the System Becomes Unstable ............3-3 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-4 Proper Battery Disposal .................. 3-6 Battery Installation ...................

  • 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 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro- proprietary chassis as an integrated solution.
  • Page 10 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 Battery HDD_LED2 LEDS_OV1 CPU2 Expander (Synch) BAR CODE MAC CODE (PCI-E Switch) SAS CODE LAN3 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Model Differentiation Table SBB MB SBB System Chassis Support HDD Support X10DRS-2U SSG-2028R-DE2CR24L 2U Chassis 24 x 2.5" HDDs X10DRS-3U SSG-6038R-DE2CR16L 3U Chassis 16 x 3.5" HDDs...

  • Page 12: X10Drs-2U/3U/4U Quick Reference

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Quick Reference External VGA/USB1/2(2.0)COM1 JLAN2 JLAN1 JKVM1 CTRL X10DRS REV:1.03 BIOS FLASH CPU1 JBT1 BIOS LICENSE Battery HDD_LED2 LEDS_OV1 CPU2 Expander (Synch) BAR CODE MAC CODE (PCI-E Switch) SAS CODE LAN3 Notes: • See chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connections.
  • Page 13 Description Battery(JBAT1) Onboard CMOS battery (See Chpt. 3 for Used Battery Disposal) External SAS SAS 3.0 port on the IO backplane supported by Supermicro AOM- S3008-L8-SB add-on module (AOM-S3008-L8-SB is required for SAS support. See Note 1 P. 1-6) FAN1-8...
  • Page 14 SAS 3.0 support. Refer to sections 1-8 and 2-6 for more information. Note 2: Please connect the SMCI-proprietary cable (CBL-0218L) to the connector JKVM1 to provide video display/COM port/USB 2.0 support for your system. Please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com for more cable info.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC modules 2133/1866/1600 MHz in 8 slots Note: Memory speed support depends on the CPUs used in the motherboard. For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our web- site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. DIMM sizes • DIMM Up to 64 GB (per DIMM) @ 1.2V...
  • Page 16 Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (Avail- ® able when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and special power supply used. See the note on page 1-14.) • Management Engine (ME) CPU Monitoring •...
  • Page 17 Note 4: To avoid causing interference with other components, please be sure to use an add-on card that is fully compliant with the PCI-standard on a PCI slot. Note 5: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.
  • Page 18 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual VR12.5 VR12.5 5 PHASE 5 PHASE 145W 145W QPI 9.6G DDR4 DDR4 QPI 9.6G PE2A[7:0] PE1A[3..0] PE3A[3:0] PE3C[15..8] PE2A[15..0] PE3B[7:4] PE1B[7..4] PE3C [8] PE2C [15:8] PE3CD [15:8] DMI2 PE3A[7..0] PE2A[0,1; 4,5; 8,9; 12,13] for NEME PE2A[2,3; 6,7; 10,11; 14,15] for Empty...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E5-2600v3 series processors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DRS-2U/3U/4U motherboard provides the best balanced solution of performance, power efficiency, and features to ad- dress the diverse needs of next-generation storage server platforms.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U motherboard supports two SMCI-proprietary power con- nectors located at PM1/PM2 on the I/O front panel and a 4-pin power connector on the motherboard. To provide adequate power to the system, be sure to connect these three connectors (PM1/PM2) to the power supply.

  • Page 22: Advanced Power Management

    Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is Installed) The Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (IPNM) provides your system with ® real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency.

  • Page 23: Introduction To The Aom-S3008-L8-Sb Mezzanine Card (Optional)

    Chapter 1: Overview Introduction to the AOM-S3008-L8-SB Mezzanine Card (Optional) The Supermicro AOM-S3008-L8-SB is a standard low-profile SAS mezzanine card that offers integrated RAID solutions for complex storage platforms. Built upon the Avago 3008 SAS controller, this mezzanine card supports SATA/SAS connections with data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s.
  • Page 24 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 1-16...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    The following statements are industry-standard warnings provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injury may occur. Should you have questions or experi- ence difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support Department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 26 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 27: Product Disposal

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

  • Page 28: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 30: Installing The Motherboard

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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. 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 31: 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 32 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 the lever away Press down on the load from the socket. lever labeled "Close 1st."...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and the index finger to loosen the lever and open the load plate. 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semicircle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6.
  • Page 34 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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. Gently close Push down and lock the the load plate. lever labeled "Close 1st."...

  • Page 35: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

  • Page 36: Removing The Heatsink

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 37: 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 38 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard The X10DRS-2U/3U/4U motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Load-Reduced (LRDIMM) or up to 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC modules 2133/1866/1600 MHz in 8 slots. Memory speed support depends on the CPUs in- stalled in your system.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Populating DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM Memory Modules Voltage 2-15...

  • Page 40: Mezzanine Card Installation

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Mezzanine Card Installation For SAS 3.0 support, be sure to follow the instructions below to install the optional AOM-S3008-L8-SB mezzanine card on the motherboard. AOM-S3008-L8-SB Image 1. After installing the motherboard into the chassis, align the mezzanine card with the SAS mezzanine header on the motherboard as shown below.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation 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 2-17...

  • Page 42: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    I/O backplane setup. Note 2: Please connect the SMCI-proprietary cable (CBL-0218L) to the connector JKVM1 to provide video display/COM port/USB 2.0 support for your system. Please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com for more cable info. 2-18...

  • Page 43: 10Gbe Lan (Tlan) Ports & Ipmi_Lan Port

    Chapter 2: Installation 10GbE LAN (TLAN) Ports & IPMI_LAN Port Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O back panel on the motherboard. LAN Port 1 can also be used as IPMI LAN for Serial-Over-LAN (SOL) support. All these ports accept RJ45-type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.

  • Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    SSTX+ GND_DRAIN Note: Please connect the SMCI-proprietary cable (CBL-0218L) to the connector JKVM1 to provide video display/COM port/USB 2.0 support for your system. Please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com for more cable info. 1. USB 1/2 (2.0) External VGA/USB1/2(2.0)COM1...

  • Page 45: Front Panel Support And Power Connectors

    Refer to the layout below for locations of the I/O front panel and the 4-pin power connector. For more information on the I/O front panel or back panel used in your system, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com. Front Panel Support and Power Connectors X10DRS REV:1.03...

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU Pin# Definition fan headers (Fan1-Fan8) on the moth- Ground erboard. All these 4-pin fans headers +12V are backward compatible with traditional Tachometer 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control PWR Modulation is available for 4-pin fans only.

  • Page 47: Dom Power Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation DOM Power Connectors DOM PWR Pin Definitions Two power connectors for SATA DOM Pin# Definition (Disk-on-Module) devices are located at JSD1/JSD2. Connect appropriate Ground cables here to provide power support Ground for your serial-link DOM devices. IPMB IPMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header...

  • Page 48: Tpm/Port 80 Header

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual TPM/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide LCLK TPM support and a Port 80 connec- LFRAME# <(KEY)>...

  • Page 49: Jumper Settings

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

  • Page 50: Cmos Clear

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

  • Page 51: Vga Enable

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

  • Page 52: Manufacturer Mode Select

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Manufacturer Mode Select ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to Jumper Setting Definition bypass SPI flash security and force the Normal (Default) system to operate in manufacturer mode, Manufacturer Mode allowing the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.

  • Page 53: 2-10 Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 LED Indicators LAN Port LEDs LAN Port LEDs Activity LED Link LED Two LAN ports (LAN 1/2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) Please note that LAN1 also functions as an IPMI LAN.

  • Page 54: (Pch) Hdd Led

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual (PCH) HDD LED (PCH) HDD Activity LED LED Settings The (PCH) HDD LED is located at HDD Color/State Definition LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED Green: Blinking PCH HDD: Active is blinking, HDD supported by the Intel PCH is active.

  • Page 55: Bmc Heartbeat Led

    Chapter 2: Installation BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Heartbeat LED States A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at Color/State Definition LEDH, the upper LED on I/O back panel. Green: Blinking BMC: Normal When LEDH is blinking, the BMC is func- tioning normally. See the layout below for the location.

  • Page 56: Sas Overheat Led

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Overheat LED SAS Overheat LED LED Settings A SAS Error LED is located at LEDSOV1 Color/State Definition on the motherboard. When this LED is Red: On SAS Overheating on, SAS overheating has occurred. External A. SAS Overheat LED VGA/USB1/2(2.0)COM1...

  • Page 57: 2-11 Sata Connections

    Two SATA 3.0 ports supported by the Intel SCU are Pin# Signal located on the motherboard. S-SATA 0/1, colored in Ground yellow, are used with Supermicro SuperDOM (Disk- SATA_TXP on-Module) devices with power-pins built in, and do SATA_TXN not require external power cables. SuperDOMs are...
  • Page 58 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-34...

  • Page 59: 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 60: No Video

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 61: 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 62: 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...
  • Page 63 1. Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/) before contacting technical support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www.supermicro.

  • Page 64: Proper Battery Disposal

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 65: 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.co.
  • Page 66 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual 4. The FLASH.NSH script will compare the Flash Descriptor Table (FDT) code in the new BIOS with the existing one in the motherboard: a. If a different FDT is found • A new file, STARTUP.NSH, will be created, and the system will automatically reboot in 10 seconds without you pressing any key.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DRS-2U/3U/4U. 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 69: How To Start The Setup Utility

    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 70 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 X10DRS-4U BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM installed in your system.

  • Page 71: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 72 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. Interrupt 19 Capture 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 73 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual AC Loss Policy Depend On Select BIOS for the AMI BIOS to set the AC power loss policy. Select IPMI for the IPMI to set the AC power loss policy. The options are IPMI and BIOS.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-Threading (All) Select Enable to support Intel's Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per- formance. The options are Enable and Disable. Cores Enabled This feature allows the user to determine the number of CPU cores to be enabled. Enter "0"...
  • Page 75 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual DCU IP Prefetcher If set to Enable, the IP prefetcher in the DCU (Data Cache Unit) will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Direct Cache Access (DCA) Select Enable to use Intel DCA (Direct Cache Access) technology to improve the efficiency of data transferring and accessing.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Energy Performance BIAS Setting (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom or Energy Efficient) Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy efficiency with maximum power saving).
  • Page 77 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U 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 Disable and Enable.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IIO1 Configuration IOU2 (IIO1 PCIe Port 1) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4, x8, and Auto. IOU0 (IIO1 PCIe Port 2) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 79 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.  Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Link L0p Enable Select Enable for Link L0p support to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable. Link L1 Enable Select Enable for Link L1 support to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable. Early Snoop (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature) Select Enable for Early Snoop support to enhance system performance.
  • Page 81 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Restore NVDIMMs Select Enabled for the BIOS to restore onboard NVDIMM memory support automatically to enhance memory performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interleave NVDIMMs Select Enabled to configure onboard NVDIMM modules for interleaving support to enhance memory performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. RAS Mode When Disable is selected, RAS is not supported. When Mirror is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel to boost performance.
  • Page 83 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual South Bridge Configuration  The following South Bridge information will display: USB Configuration  • USB Module Version • USB Devices 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.
  • Page 84 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 Drive Select Enabled to enable XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) support on a pre-boot drive specified by the user.
  • Page 85 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the PCH-sSATA controller and displays the following items: sSATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH-sSATA controller.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. *If the item above "Configure sSATA as"...
  • Page 87 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer Use this item to configure the PCI latency timer for a device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency timer to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248 (PCI Bus Clocks).
  • Page 89 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual MMIO High Size Use this item to select the high I/O memory size according to memory-address mapping for the PCH chip. The options are 256G, 128G, 512G, and 1024G. PCI Devices Option ROM Setting PCI/PCI X/PCIe Slot 1 OPROM//PCI/PCIX/PCIe Slot 2 OPROM//PCI/PCI X/...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPv6 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard PLX Device Select Enabled for onboard PLX device support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration ...
  • Page 91 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection  COM 1 Console Redirection 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. Flow Control Use this item to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 93 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual SOL/COM2 SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are En- abled and Disabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 94 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty.
  • Page 95 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings (Available when EMS Console Redirection is enabled) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Trusting Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed)  If a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device is detected by the BIOS, the following screen will display: 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) support which will enhance data integrity and network security.
  • Page 97 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual • TPM Owner Status TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: If the option for TXT Support is set to Enabled, be sure to disable EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work prop- erly.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Settings  WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) plat- form and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.

  • Page 99: Event Logs

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Event Logs This submenu allows the user 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 100 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 101: Ipmi

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual IPMI This submenu allows the user to configure Intelligent Platform Management Inter- face (IPMI) settings. The following items will display: • BMC Firmware Revision • IPMI Status System Event Log  Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 102 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 103: Security Settings

    X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Security Settings This submenu 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 104 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Secure Boot Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode This feature allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
  • Page 105 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Authorized Signatures Delete DB (DataBase) Select <Yes> to confirm deletion of a database from the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM). Set New DB (DataBase) Select <Yes> to confirm that a new database will be set in the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM).

  • Page 106: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings This submenu allows the user to configure Boot settings for this system: Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to set the number of seconds for the system to wait until the setup key is activated.
  • Page 107 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #8  Add New Boot Option Use this item to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list. Add New Boot Option Use this feature to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list.

  • Page 108: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the following Save & Exit settings: Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to exit from the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Save Changes and Reset After you have completed the system configuration changes, select this item to save the changes and reboot the computer for the new system configuration set-...
  • Page 109 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Save as User Defaults Select this item and press <Enter> to save the current BIOS settings as user's default settings for future use. Restore User Defaults Select this item and press <Enter> to retrieve the user-defined default settings that were previously saved to be used as current default settings.

  • Page 110: 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 that, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 111 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 112: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at http://www. supermicro.com/wftp. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the product drivers and utilities page, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 113: B-2 Installing Superdoctor5

    B-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 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, and fan speed and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 114: Logging Into The Bmc (Baseboard Management Controller

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 115: 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 116 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 117 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. While powering on the system, please keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> si- multaneously on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below) displays. 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.
  • Page 118 X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User’s Manual 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the progress of BIOS recovery as shown in the screen below.

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