Supero X9SRL User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Supero Manuals
  4. Motherboard
  5. Supero X9SRL
  6. User manual

Supero X9SRL User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
X9SRL
X9SRL-F
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0b

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Supero X9SRL and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Supero Supero X9SRL

Summary of Contents for Supero Supero X9SRL

  • Page 1 X9SRL X9SRL-F 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: About This Motherboard

    USB ports, six SATA 6Gb/s ports, and an IPMI port (X9SRL-F) make the X9SRL Motherboard Series ideal for high end rack-mounted single-processor platforms. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. *This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ....................iii Manual Organization ..................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual: .................iv Contacting Supermicro ....................v Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-6 Chipset Overview ...................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Removing the Heatsink ................... 2-7 Installing DDR3 Memory DIMM Installation .................... 2-8 Removing Memory Modules ................2-8 Memory Support ....................2-9 Memory Population Guidelines ..............2-10 Motherboard Installation .................2-11 Tools Needed ....................2-11 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-11 Installing the Motherboard ................
  • Page 8 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual ) ........... 2-26 System Management Bus (JIPMB Jumper Settings .................... 2-27 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-27 LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1/JPL2) ............. 2-27 Clear CMOS (JBT1) ................. 2-28 PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2) ............2-28 Watch Dog Reset (JWD1) ................ 2-29 BMC Enable/Disable (JPB1) ..............
  • Page 9 How to Start the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: ..4-3 System Time/System Date ................ 4-3 Supermicro X9SRL-F ................. 4-3 Memory Information ................... 4-3 Total Memory ....................4-3 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations..............
  • Page 10 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Turbo Mode ....................4-7 CPU C3 Report ..................4-7 CPU C6 Report ..................4-7 CPU C7 Report ..................4-7 Package C State Limit ................4-8  Chipset Configuration ................... 4-8  SATA Configuration ..................4-11 SATA Port0~Port5 ..................4-11 SATA Mode ....................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents  ACPI Configuration ..................4-18 High Precision Event Timers ..............4-18 Trusted Computing Configuration .............. 4-18  TPM Support .................... 4-18 TPM State ....................4-18  ME Subsystem ................... 4-19 Event Logs ....................4-20  Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings ............4-20 Smbios Event Log ..................
  • Page 12 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults ..............4-27 Save As User Defaults ................4-27 Restore User Defaults ................4-27 Boot Override ................... 4-27 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes .................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ....................B-1 B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ®...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    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. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
  • Page 14 X9SRL Motherboard Series 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 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout JCOM1 UID_LED FAN5 JKBMS1 UID_SW JLAN2 JLAN1 JLAN_USB12 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN JPL2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 JPB1 1-2 Enable 2-3 Disable JPG1: VGA 1-2 Enable 2-3 Disable JIPMB1 JPL1/2: LAN 1-2 Enable JI2C1/JI2C2 2-3 Disable ON: ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB Wake Up...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Quick Reference

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Motherboard Quick Reference UID LED LAN2 JIPMB1 USB0/1 LAN1 COM1 UID SW KB/MS JPG1 JCOM1 UID_LED FAN5 JI2C1 JPL1 IPMI JKBMS1 UID_SW JLAN2 JLAN1 COM2 JLAN_USB12 JI2C2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 FAN4 IPMI_LAN JPL2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 JPB1...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Headers/Connectors Connector Description COM2 / COM1 Serial port (COM1) and header (COM2) JOH1 Overheat LED/Fan Fail JTPM1 TPM header USB 0/1 Back panel USB ports (USB0 and USB1) JUSB 4/5, JUSB 6/7, JUSB 8/9 Internal USB headers (USB4 ~ USB9) JUSB2 Internal Type A USB port (USB2) SCU-SGPIO1...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Features

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Motherboard Features Single Intel® E5-1600 and E5-2600 processor in an LGA 2011 pin Socket-R (4~8 Core) Memory Eight (8) DIMM slots support up to 256GB of DDR3 Unbuf- fered, ECC RDIMM memory or 64GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, ECC/non-ECC UDIMM memory, 1066/1333/1600MHz..
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction BIOS 32 Mb SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash BIOS ® Play and Plug APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.3 Power Configuration ACPI/ACPM Power Management Wake On LAN (WOL) Header Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off CPU Fan Auto-off in Sleep Mode Power-on mode for AC power recovery PC Health Monitoring...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Block Diagram

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Motherboard Block Diagram X9SRL #0-8 #0-7 #0-4 VR12 #0-6 #0-3 6 PHASE #0-5 #0-2 #0-1 Intel E5-1600/2600 SLOT 3 8 SNB CORE DDR-III MAX 130W #2A/B #3A/B DMI2 1X "PCI-E X8 G3" SLOT 1/5 2X "PCI-E X8 G3" SLOT 2/5/6 1X "PCI-E X8 G3"...

  • Page 21: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The Intel® C602 series is a single chip solution that is designed for dedicated servers and workstations. It supports high-speed SAS, SATA and advanced requirements for Intel Xeon platforms. Intel C602 Chipset Features • Direct Media Interface (up 5 Gt/s transfer, Full Duplex) •...

  • Page 22: Special Features

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine 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 a power-on state.

  • Page 23: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. 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 PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 24: Super I/O

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

  • Page 25: Introduction To The Ipmi Controller

    Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction to the IPMI Controller (-F Models Only) This motherboard incorporates the Renesas IPMI Controller, which integrates a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) CPU Core with peripheral capabili- ties required for a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). The Renesas IPMI Controller offers the user a superb solution to manage PC server systems with great efficiency.
  • Page 26 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 27: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 28: 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. Please proceed to the following pages for instructions on processor and...

  • Page 29: Opening The Lga2011 Socket

    Chapter 2: Installation The LGA2011 Socket Currently, there are two kinds of LGA2011 socket mounted on Supermicro mother- boards, a 'regular' and a 'narrow' sized socket. Though they may look slightly differ- ent from one another, the labeling, operation of the hardware, mounting of the CPU are similar on both types.
  • Page 30 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate which covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on Load Lever 'Close 1st' Pull lever away from the socket 3.

  • Page 31: Installing The Lga2011 Processor

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the LGA2011 Processor 1. With the LGA 2011 socket open, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap using your fingers. Socket Keys CPU Keys 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys (semi-circle cutouts) against the socket keys.
  • Page 32 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual 3. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or verti- cally. 4. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 5.

  • Page 33: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

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

  • Page 34: Removing The Heatsink

    X9SRL Motherboard Series 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 instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 35: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing DDR3 Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. JPI2C1 JPI2C1:PWRI2C KB/MOUSE DIMM Installation COM1 P1-DIMM1C P1-DIMM2C P1-DIMM1D P1-DIMM2D FAN1 1.

  • Page 36: Memory Support

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Memory Support The X9SRL Motherboard Series supports up to 256GB of 1600/1066/1333/1600 MHz ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs in eight (8) memory slots (UDIMM/RDIMM). Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 37: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the follow- ing order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1 then DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2. • Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. •...

  • Page 38: Motherboard Installation

    X9SRL Motherboard Series 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 39: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4.

  • Page 40: Connectors/Io Ports

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Motherboard I/O Backpanel JCOM1 UID_LED FAN5 JKBMS1 JLAN1 UID_SW...

  • Page 41: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse mouse are located on the Back Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Panel of the motherboard. See the KB Data Mouse Data table at right for pin definitions.

  • Page 42: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (2.0) Pin Definitions There are four (4) Universal Serial Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Bus (USB) 2.0 ports located on the I/O back panel. There are also four USB_PN1 USB_PN0 (4) USB 2.0 ports on two headers USB_PP1...

  • Page 43: Vga/Video Port

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA/Video Port VGA Pin Definitions A Video (VGA) port is located next to Pin# Definition Pin# Definition the COM Port on the I/O backpanel. Ground This port is used to provide a con- Green nection for video and graphics Blue MS1: SDA (DDC Data)

  • Page 44: Front Control Panel

    These connectors are designed specifically for use with a Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

  • Page 45: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) Pin# Definition button header is located on pins 19 Control and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on Ground the right for pin definitions. Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

  • Page 46: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin# Definition ler) LED connection for LAN port 9/11 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of 10/12 Ground JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.

  • Page 47: Power Supply Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Power Supply Fail LED PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection Pin# Definition is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin Ground definitions. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is Reset Button...

  • Page 48: Connecting Cables & Optional Devices

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Connecting Cables & Optional Devices This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX Main PWR (JPW1) &...

  • Page 49: Fan Headers (Fan1~5, Fan A)

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers (FAN1~4, Fan A) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SRL-F has five fan headers (Fan 1~Fan Pin# Definition 4 and Fan A). These fans are 4-pin fan head- Ground (Black) ers. Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward +12V (Red) compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, but Tachometer...

  • Page 50: Speaker (Jd1)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Speaker (JD1) Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used for the Pin Setting Definition internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a jumper Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker or cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish Pins1~4 External Speaker to use an external speaker, attach the external...

  • Page 51: Power Supply I2C (Jpi2C1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Power Supply I2C (JPI2C1) PWR Supply I2C Pin Definitions The Power Supply I2C Connector, located at Pin# Definition JPI2C1, monitors the status of the power sup- Clock ply, fan and system temperature. See the table Data on the right for pin definitions. PWR Fail Ground DOM PWR Connector (JSD1)

  • Page 52: Tpm Header (Jtpm1)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual T-SGPIO & SCU-SGPIO Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Pin# Definition Definition Input/Output) headers are supported on the motherboard. Additionally, one SCU-SGPIO Ground DATA Out port (for SCU) is also located next to USB 8/9. Load Ground These headers are used to communicate with...

  • Page 53: Overheat/Fan Fail Led (Joh1 )

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1 Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED Pin# Definition to provide warnings of chassis overheat. This 5vDC LED will also blink to indicate a fan failure. OH Active Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.

  • Page 54: Jumper Settings

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between op- tional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connec- tor.

  • Page 55: Clear Cmos (Jbt1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Clear CMOS (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS.

  • Page 56: Watch Dog Reset (Jwd1)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Watch Dog Reset (JWD1) Watch Dog Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that Jumper Setting Definition can reboot the system when a software appli- Pins 1-2 Reset (default) cation hangs. Close Pins 1-2 to reset the sys- Pins 2-3 tem if an application hangs.

  • Page 57: Onboard Vga Enable (Jpg1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard VGA Enable (JPG1) VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the on- Jumper Settings board VGA connector. The default position is Jumper Setting Definition on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table Pins 1-2 Enabled on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 58: Me Recovery (Jpme1)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual ME Recovery (JPME1) ME Recovery ME Recovery (JPME1) is used to enable or Pin Definitions disable the ME Recovery feature of the moth- Pin# Definition erboard. This jumper will reset Intel ME values Normal (Default) back to their default settings.

  • Page 59: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators LAN Port LEDs The LAN ports are located on the I/O Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off) backpanel of the motherboard. Each Eth- LED Color Definition ernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow No Connection or 10 Mbps LED indicates activity, while the Link LED Green 100 Mbps...

  • Page 60: Rear Unit Id Led (Le2)

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Rear Unit ID LED (LE2) Rear UID LED LED Settings The rear Unit ID LED is located at LE2 on Blue: Solid UID Toggled On the back panel. This LED is used in con- UID Toggled Off junction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identification of a system that might be in need of service.

  • Page 61: Sata And Sas Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation SATA and SAS Connections SATA/SAS Connectors SATA Connections Pin Definitions There are six (6) Serial ATA (SATA) connec- Pin# Signal tors (I-SATA 0~5) that are supported by the Ground PCH on the motherboard. Of these, I-SATA SATA_TXP 0/1 supports data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s SATA_TXN (SATA 3.0), while I-SATA 2~5 supports data...
  • Page 62 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes 2-36...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 64: No Video

    1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots. 2. You should be using memory recommended by Supermicro (see Section 2-3). Also, it is recommended that you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

  • Page 65: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard? Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper (if your motherboard has this feature).

  • Page 68: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9SRL Motherboard Series 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 69: Returning Merchandise For Service

    You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
  • Page 70 X9SRL Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 71: Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a informational message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default informational text built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these informational messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 72: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall 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.

  • Page 73: System Overview: The Following Bios Information Will Be Displayed

    Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X9SRL-F Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS used in the system.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature  Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo.

  • Page 75: Interrupt 19 Capture

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.

  • Page 76: Hyper Threading

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Hyper Threading Set to Enabled to use the processor's Hyper Threading Technology feature. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 4, and 6.

  • Page 77: Intel® Virtualization Technology

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) ® Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat- ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 78: Package C State Limit

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Package C State Limit If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit. Energy/Performance Bias This setting allows the user to adjust the fan speed based on performance (maximum cooling) or energy efficiency (maximum energy savings).

  • Page 79: Dimm Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DCA Support This feature accelerates the performance of I/O devices using Direct Cache Access. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IIO 1 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 1 PCIe ports to determine how the available PCI-Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI-Exp.
  • Page 80 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.

  • Page 81: South Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Data Scrambling This feature enables Data Scrambling. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Tagging This feature enables Device Tagging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Thermal Throttling This feature selects from the different throttling methods. The options are Dis- abled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling).

  • Page 82: Sata Configuration

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA Devices and displays the following items: SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.

  • Page 83: Raid Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: Port 0~5 Hot Plug Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging for the particular port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SCU Configuration ...

  • Page 84: Serr# Generation

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual SERR# Generation Set this item to Enabled to allow PCI devices to generate SERR# error codes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum Payload This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum payload size. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, and 256 Bytes.

  • Page 85: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration  Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial Port1 Settings/ Serial Port2 Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2.

  • Page 86: Console Redirection Settings

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Console Redirection Settings  This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con- sole Redirection.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.

  • Page 88: Acpi Configuration

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual 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 character set.

  • Page 89: Trusted Computing Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing Configuration (Available when a TPM  Device is detected by the BIOS) TPM Support Select Enable to activate support for trusted platforms (TPM 1.1/1.2) and allow the BIOS to automatically download the drivers needed to provide support for the platforms specified.

  • Page 90: Event Logs

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings  Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Log- ging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging.

  • Page 91: Erase Event Log

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events. The options are No, Yes, Next reset and Yes, Every reset. When Log is Full This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when it is full.

  • Page 92: Ipmi Settings

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual IPMI Settings Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.

  • Page 93: Bmc Network Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS BMC Network Configuration  Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Update IPMI LAN Configuration This feature allows the user to decide if the BIOS should configure the IPMI setting at next system boot.

  • Page 94: Boot Settings

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Options Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order of priority from which the systems boots during startup. Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, etc.

  • Page 95: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.

  • Page 96: Save & Exit

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to perform save and exit functions. 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 97: Discard Changes

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program. Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.
  • Page 98 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes 4-28...

  • Page 99: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup.
  • Page 100 X9SRL Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: Software Installation Instructions

    To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.) Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1.

  • Page 102: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    X9SRL Motherboard Series User's Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the envi- ronment and operations of your system.
  • Page 103 SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
  • Page 104 X9SRL Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall 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 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 to "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 107 UEFI BIOS Recovery Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery WARNING! System rmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF!!! Once rmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Flash update progress Select Screen Select Item...
  • Page 108 X9SRL Motherboard Series User’s Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, type AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable to clear CMOS, and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system.
  • 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

X9srl-f

Table of Contents

Save PDF