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  • Page 1 X9SRG-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    About This Motherboard X9SRG-F Motherboard supports a single Intel® E5-1600/E5-2600 series CPU (LGA 2011 socket). With the Intel® C602 chipset built in, the X9SRG-F Motherboard offers exceptional system performance and storage capability. Fea- tures such as up to ten SATA ports, support for up to 256GB of memory, dual 1Gb LAN, support for 1U height server chassis and optimized Dual/Quad GPU solution make the X9SRG-F series ideal for server platforms.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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...

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 ..................1-7 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Intel C602 Chipset Features .................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Memory Support ....................2-9 Memory Population Guidelines ............... 2-9 Memory Population Guidelines ..............2-10 Motherboard Installation .................2-11 Tools Needed ....................2-11 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-11 Installing the Motherboard ................2-12 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-13 Motherboard I/O Backpanel ................2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............
  • Page 8 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Explanation of Jumpers ................2-27 LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1/JPL2) ............. 2-27 Clear CMOS (JBT1) ................. 2-28 PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C2/JI2C3) ............2-28 Watch Dog Reset (JWD1) ................ 2-29 VGA Enable (JPG1) ................. 2-29 BMC Enable/Disable (JPB1) ..............2-30 ME Recovery (JPME1) ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Main Setup ...................... 4-2 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: ..4-3 System Time/System Date ................ 4-3 Supermicro X9SRG-F ................4-3 Memory Information ................... 4-3 Total Memory ....................4-3 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations..............4-4  BOOT Feature ....................4-4 Quiet Boot ....................
  • Page 10 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual CPU C7 Report ..................4-8 Package C State Limit ................4-8 Chipset Configuration ................... 4-8   SATA Configuration ..................4-12 SATA Port0~Port5 ..................4-12 SATA Mode ....................4-12 IDE Mode ....................4-12 Serial-ATA Controller 0~1 ................. 4-12 AHCI Mode ....................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Console Redirection ................. 4-18  ACPI Configuration ..................4-19 High Precision Event Timers ..............4-19  ME Subsystem ................... 4-19 Event Logs ....................4-20  Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings ............4-20 Smbios Event Log ..................4-20 Runtime Error Logging Support ............... 4-20 Memory Correction Error Threshold ............
  • Page 12 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 ® III ................B-2...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 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. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
  • Page 14 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual X9SRG-F 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 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout COM1 JVGA1 JUIDB1 SXB1A JPL1:LAN1 LAN2 LAN1 1-2:ENABLE JLAN2 JLAN1 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 1-2:ENABLE JIPMB1 2-3:DISABLE JPMB SXB2A JWP1: WRITE PROTECT JOH1:OVER HEAT LED JOH1 JWD: 1-2:RST 2-3:NIMI JI2C2/JI2C3 1-2:Enable 2-3:Disable JWD:WATCH DOG TIMER 1-2:RST(DEFAULT) 2-3:NMI JPB1 JPME1 JD1:...
  • Page 16 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual X9SRG-F Motherboard Quick Reference JPL1 LAN2 USB0/1 VGA1 COM1 LAN1 IPMI COM1 JVGA1 JUIDB1 SXB1A SXB2A SXB1A LED2 JTPM1 JPL1:LAN1 LAN2 LAN1 1-2:ENABLE JLAN2 JLAN1 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 1-2:ENABLE JIPMB1 2-3:DISABLE JPMB JIPMB1 SXB2A JPL2 JWD1 JPG1...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction X9SRG-F Motherboard Headers/Connectors Connector/Switch Description Unit ID Switch SXB1A, SXB1B Slot for Supermicro riser card P/N RSC-R1UG-E16-UP, RSC-R1UG-2E8G-UP SXB2A, SXB2B Slot for Supermicro riser card P/N RSC-R1UG-E16R-UP, RSC-R1UG-2E8GR-UP SLOT3 Slot for Supemicro riser card P/N RSC-R1UG-UR T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2, T-SGPIO-S...
  • Page 18 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual X9SRG-F Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI2C2~JI2C3 SMB to PCI Slots Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPB1...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Single Intel® E5-1600/E5-2600 Series processor in an LGA 2011 pin (Socket-R, 6/8 Core) Memory Eight (8) DIMM slots support up to 256GB of DDR3 Unbuf- fered, ECC RDIMM memory or 64GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, non-ECC UDIMM memory, up to 1600MHz.. Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM...
  • Page 20 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Power Configuration ACPI/ACPM Power Management CPU Fan Auto-off in Sleep Mode Power-on mode for AC power recovery PC Health Monitoring CPU & Chassis Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/-12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, Memory,...

  • Page 21: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction X9SRG-F Motherboard Block Diagram #1-6 #1-5 VR12 #1-4 5+1 PHASE #1-3 130 W #1-2 #1-1 Intel E5-1600/E5-2600 Series 8 SNB CORE DDR-III DMI2 SXB1/JPCIE1 SXB2/JPCIE2 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 PCI-E X8 G3...

  • Page 22: Chipset Overview

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Overview The Intel® C602 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 23: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 24: System Resource Alert

    This feature is available when the system is used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is 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.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1: Introduction Be sure to connect these connectors to the 20-pin (JPW1) and the 8-pin (JPW2/JPW3) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure in doing so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ower supply Specifications 2.02 or above.
  • Page 26 X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 dam- aging 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

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you in- stall the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 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. With the 'Close 1st' lever fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate.

  • Page 30: Installing The Lga2011 Processor

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 31 Chapter 2: Installation 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 32: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 33: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 34: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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. DIMM Installation FAND FANC JPW2 JPW3 1. Insert the desired number of...

  • Page 35: Memory Support

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The X9SRG-F motherboard supports up to 256GB of 1600/1066/1333/1600 MHz ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs in eight (8) memory slots (UDIMM/RDIMM). Please refer to the illustration below and the table on the next page: Memory Population Guidelines...
  • Page 36 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 37: 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 38: Installing The Motherboard

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 39: Connectors/Io Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 JPCIE2 USB/0/1 JCOM1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 JPL1 JPL2 JPG1...

  • Page 40: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (2.0) Pin Definitions Two (2) Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports Pin# Definition Pin# Definition are located on the I/O back panel. There are also four (4) USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 41: Ethernet Ports (Lan1/Lan2)

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports (LAN1/LAN2) LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Pin# Definition located next to the USB ports on the TD0- SGND I/O backpanel. These ports provide TD0+ P3V3SB networking connectivity with speeds TD1- Act LED up to 1Gb/s.

  • Page 42: Vga Connector (Vga)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Connector (VGA) VGA Pin Definitions A Video (VGA/CRT) connector is Pin# Definition Pin# Definition located next to COM Port1 on the I/O Ground backpanel. This connector is used to Green provide video and CRT display.

  • Page 43: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 44: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Status Power LED Pin# Definition State Definition The Power LED connection is located System Off on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the...

  • Page 45: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED NIC LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Status The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin# Definition State Definition ler) LED connection for LAN port 1 9/11 No Activity is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, 10/12 Ground Blinking...

  • Page 46: Nmi Button

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Reset Button...

  • Page 47: Connecting Cables & Optional Devices

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. 20-pin Power Connector Main PWR (JPW1) & GPU PWR Pin Definitions (JPW1) Connectors (JPW2, JPW3) Pin#...

  • Page 48: Fan Headers (Fan1~4, Fana~D)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (FAN1~4, FANA~D) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SRG-F series has eight (8) fan Pin# Definition headers (Fan 1~Fan 4 and Fan A~Fan Ground (Black) D). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. +12V (Red) Though Pins 1-3 of the fan headers...

  • Page 49: Legacy Wake-On-Lan Header (Jstby1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Legacy Wake-On-LAN Header Wake-On-LAN (JSTBY1) (JSTBY1) Pin Definitions The onboard LANs (LAN1 and LAN2) Pin# Definition do not need WOL header to support +5V Standby its Wake- On- L AN function. Ground preserved the legacy WOL header Wake-up to provide convenience for some embedded customers who need in-...

  • Page 50: Power Supply I2C (Ji2C1)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Power Supply I2C (JI2C1) PWR Supply (I2C) Pin Definitions The Power Supply I2C Connector, Pin# Definition located at JI2C1, monitors the status Clock of the power supply, fan and system Data temperature. See the table on the right PWR Fail for pin definitions.

  • Page 51: T-Sgpio1/2/-S Headers (T-Sgpio)

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO1/2/-S Headers (T-SGPIO) Serial Link General-Purpose Headers (SGPIO) Four T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pin Definitions Purpose Input/Output) headers are Pin# Definition Definition located next to the I-SATA Ports on the motherboard. These headers are Ground DATA Out used to communicate with the enclo- Load Ground sure management chip in the system.

  • Page 52: Overheat/Fan Fail Led (Joh1 )

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1 OH/Fan Fail LED (JOH1) Pin Definitions The JOH1 header is used to connect Pin# Definition an LED to provide warnings of chas- 5vDC sis overheat. This LED will also blink OH Active to indicate a fan failure.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create 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 54: Clear Cmos (Jbt1)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Watch Dog Reset (Jwd1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Reset (JWD1) Watch Dog (JWD1) Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni- Setting Definition tor that can reboot the system when Pins 1-2 Reset (Default) a software application hangs. Close Pins 2-3 Pins 1-2 to reset the system if an ap- Open Disabled plication hangs.

  • Page 56: Bmc Enable/Disable (Jpb1)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual BMC Enable/Disable (JPB1) BMC IPMI Enable/Disable (JPB1) Jumper Settings JPB1 is used to enable or disable Setting Definition the BMC (Baseboard Management Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Control) chip and the onboard IPMI Pins 2-3 Disabled port. This jumper is used together with the IPMI settings in the BIOS.

  • Page 57: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators LAN Port LEDs Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off) LED Color Definition The LAN ports are located on the I/O No Connection or 10 Mbps backpanel of the motherboard. Each Green 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. Amber 1 Gbps The yellow LED indicates activity,...

  • Page 58: Power On (Le1)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Power On (LE1) Power On LED (LE1) The Power On LED is located at LE1 LED Status on the motherboard. When LE1 is Status Definition on, it means that the AC power cable System Off or Standby Power...

  • Page 59: Sata Connections

    In addition to these six SATA ports, four additional SATA connections (3Gb/s, via SCU) are also located on A. I-SATA 0 (3.0) 1. SCU 1 the X9SRG-F series (SCU 1~4). B. I-SATA 1 (3.0) 2. SCU 2 C. I-SATA 2 (2.0) 3. SCU 3 D.
  • Page 60 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-34...

  • Page 61: 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 62: No Video

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re- move all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.)

  • Page 63: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: Please see Section 2-3 for a comprehensive answer. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.
  • Page 65 Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1. Question: What is the heatsink part number for my X9SRG-F Series motherboard? Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, ask for SNK-P0047P. For the 3U active heatsink, use SNK-P0050AP4.

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Battery Lock Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power Battery Holder cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

  • Page 67: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro.
  • Page 68 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 69: Introduction

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SRG-F Motherboard. The AMI 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 setup screens.

  • Page 70: How To Start The Setup Utility

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.

  • Page 71: 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 X9SRG-F Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS used in the system.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 73: 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 74: Hyper Threading

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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.

  • Page 75: Dcu Streamer Prefetcher

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DCU Streamer Prefetcher This feature enables prefetch of the next L1 data line based on multiple loads in the same cache line. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DCU IP Prefetcher Set this feature to Enabled to activate the L1 Data Prefetcher based on sequential load history.

  • Page 76: Cpu C7 Report

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual CPU C7 Report Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Package C State Limit If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Data Direct I/O Select Enabled to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology), which sig- nificantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 78: Dimm Configuration

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual DIMM Configuration  Memory Configuration This section displays memory status such as Current Memory Mode, Memory Speed, Mirroring and Sparing information.  DIMM Information This feature displays information regarding the installed memory. Memory Mode The only option is Independent, a feature that allows for all DIMMs to be avail- able to the operating system.

  • Page 79: South Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction.

  • Page 80: Sata Configuration

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 81: 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 82: Serr# Generation

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 83: Super Io Configuration

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

  • Page 84: Com 1/Sol

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; IO=3E8h; IRQ=5; IO=2E8h; IRQ=7; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second). Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8 (Bits).

  • Page 86: Serial Port For Out-Of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (Ems)

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Putty Keypad Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) This item allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out- of-Band Serial Port management.

  • Page 87: Acpi Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The status of these features is displayed. ACPI Configuration  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Sleep State This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) sleep state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode.

  • Page 88: Event Logs

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Event Logs Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings  Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Ipmi Settings

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 91: 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 92: Boot Settings

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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.

  • Page 93: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings • 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 94: Save & Exit

    X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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 95: 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 96 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-28...

  • Page 97: A-1 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 98 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.

  • Page 100: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 101 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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.
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  • Page 103: Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C 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.
  • Page 104 X9SRG-F Motherboard User’s Manual a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instruc- tions below.
  • Page 105 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 106 X9SRG-F Motherboard 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 107 (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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