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  • Page 1 X9DRT-HF X9DRT-HIBQF X9DRT-HIBFF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • 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, and 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

    Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology, providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s. With the PCH C602 built in, the X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard sup- ports Intel® Management Engine, Rapid Storage Technology, Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent...

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Preface 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

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Processor and Chipset Overview..............1-11 Special Features ................... 1-12 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Super I/O ....................... 1-14 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-19 Ethernet Ports ..................2-20 Serial Ports ....................2-21 Video Connector ..................2-21 InfiniBand Connection (For X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF) ......... 2-22 Unit Identifier Switches ................2-23 Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2) ........2-24 Connecting Cables ..................
  • Page 8 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-5 Battery Removal and Installation ..............3-6 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-7 Returning Merchandise for Service..............3-8 Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ...................... 4-1 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 Advanced Setup Configurations..............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. This motherboard was designed to be used in a 2U Twin^2/Twin Superserver system.
  • Page 10 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Image Model Variations for X9DRT-HF/-HIBQF/-HIBFF /-HF /-HIBQF /-HIBFF InfiniBand FDR IB QDR IB Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Connector IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st Note 1: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.
  • Page 12 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard Quick Reference COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB0/1 InfiniBand Connector IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information jumpers, I/O ports, connectors and ex- pansion slots.

  • Page 13: Default Setting

    Chapter 1: Overview X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JIB1 (X9DRT-HIBQF/-HIBFF only) InfiniBand Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled...
  • Page 14 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard LED Indicators Description State Status Onboard PWR LED Onboard PWR On Blue: On (Windows OS) UID LED Unit Identified Blinking (Linux) HDD LED Green: On HDD/SATA Active IB Connected (X9DRT- LEB1 InfiniBand Link LED...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features • Dual Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket ® R LGA 2011); each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per QPI). Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.

  • Page 16: Peripheral Devices

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual • Backplane VGA Port Peripheral USB Devices Devices • Two (2) USB ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1) • One (1) Onboard USB connection (USB 2) • BIOS 16MB AMI BIOS Flash EEPROM ®...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Overview • BMC (BaseBoard Management) LED • InfiniBand LED • UID/Remote UID LED • System PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) Management 2.0 support • System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III • Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support • SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI •...

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Gen3 x8 Gen3 x16 CPU FRONT FAN Side Socket 1 E5-2600(v2) Series Processor CPU REAR (I/O Side) Socket 0 E5-2600(v2) Series Processor Gen3 Gen3 Gen3 3/1.5 SATA3 #6 3/1.5 SATA3 #5 x8(8..15) 3/1.5 SATA2 #4 QSFP 3/1.5...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E-2600(v2) Series ® Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the PCH C602 chipset, the X9DRT-HF/ HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based high-performance/cluster server platforms. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRT-HF/ HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 GT/s, providing superb system performance and...

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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 recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges. Note: The X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard supports proprietary power connectors. 1-13...

  • Page 22: Super I/O

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Super I/O The X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard supports two 16550-compatible serial communication connections. COM Port 1, located on the rear IO backplane, can be used for input/output. The other supports SOL only. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

  • Page 23: Wpcm450R Pci System Interface

    Chapter 1: Overview The WPCM450R Controller interfaces with the host system via PCI connections to communicate with the graphics cores. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote keyboard/mouse/virtual media emulation. It also provides LPC interface support to control Super IO functions. The WPCM450R Controller is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY module or shared NCSI connections.
  • Page 24 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual • RMCP+ protocol supported Note: For BMC Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. 1-16...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance.
  • Page 26 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid pos- sible damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 29: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 30 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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 lever away from Press down on Load the socket Lever 'Close 1st' 3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 3.
  • Page 32 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual 4. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 5. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the 'Close 1st' lever first, then lock the 'Open 1st' lever second.

  • Page 33: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

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

  • Page 34: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL Notches JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st Release Tabs CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot.
  • Page 36 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard The X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Load Re- duced (LRDIMM), 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 64 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in eight DIMM slots.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
  • Page 38 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Capacity Channel (DPC) DIMM Per DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...

  • Page 40: Motherboard Installation

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports...

  • Page 43: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    1. USB 0 COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB0/1 2. USB 1 InfiniBand Connector IPMI_LAN 3. USB 2 JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-19...

  • Page 44: Ethernet Ports

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) Pin# Definition are located on the I/O backplane on P2V5SB SGND the motherboard. In addition, an IPMI_ TD0+ Act LED Dedicated LAN is located above USB...

  • Page 45: Serial Ports

    Refer to the board layout below for the location. COM1 1. COM Port LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 InfiniBand 2. VGA Port Connector IPMI_LAN LAN CTRL JNMI1 IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-21...

  • Page 46: Infiniband Connection (For X9Drt-Hibqf/Hibff)

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual InfiniBand Connection (For X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF) The onboard InfiniBand (IB) connector is located on the backplane on the motherboard. The IB switch is primarily used for High-performance computing. See the table below for pin definitions. Description Ground Transmitter Inverted Data Input...

  • Page 47: Unit Identifier Switches

    2. FP UID Switch & FP UID LED Connector IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL 3. Rear UID Switch & Rear UID LED IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-23...

  • Page 48: Front Panel Accessible Add-On Card Header (Jf2)

    Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2) JF2 Add-on card header provides front access to the power supply, Serial ATA and Front Panel Control connections for the X9DRT-HF Series motherboard. Insert an Add-On card into this header to use the functions indicated above. This header is designed specifically for the Supermicro-proprietary add-on card (BPN-ADPX9- 6SATA3).

  • Page 49: Connecting Cables

    Clock No Connection COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 InfiniBand Connector IPMI_LAN A. NMI Header JNMI1 LAN CTRL B. IPMB IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-25...

  • Page 50: System Reset

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual System Reset System Reset Pin Definition A System Reset header is located at Pin Setting Definition JRST1 on the motherboard. Connect a Pin 1 Signal cable to this header for system reset. Pin 2 Ground Refer to the layout below for the location.

  • Page 51: Tpm Header/Port 80

    CLKRUN# (X) LPCPD# LDRQ# (X) COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 A. SATA DOM PWR InfiniBand Connector B. TPM/Port80 IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-27...

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual 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 cre- Jumper ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is...

  • Page 53: Cmos Clear

    Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS. COM1 A. Clear CMOS LAN1 LAN2 USB0/1 InfiniBand B. Watch Dog Enable Connector IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-29...

  • Page 54: Vga Enable

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to en- Jumper Setting Definition able the onboard VGA connectors. The Enabled (Default) default setting is 1-2 to enable the con- Disabled nection. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 55: I 2 C Bus To Pci-Exp. Slots

    See the table on the right for jumper settings. COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 InfiniBand Connector IPMI_LAN C. IB Enable JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-31...

  • Page 56: Management Engine (Me) Recovery

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery ME Recovery Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firm- Jumper Setting Definition ware Recovery mode, which will limit Normal (Default) resource allocation for essential system ME Recovery operation only in order to maintain nor- mal power operation and management.

  • Page 57: Onboard Led Indicators

    Amber: Blinking Active COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 InfiniBand Connector IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL A. LAN1/2 LEDs IB CTRL B. IPMI LAN LEDs JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-33...

  • Page 58: Onboard Power Led

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 LED Color Status on the motherboard. When this LED is on, System Off (PWR cable not connected) the system is on. Be sure to turn off the...

  • Page 59: Infiniband Led Indicators (Leb1/Leb2) (For The X9Drt-Hibqf/Hibff Only)

    LED locations. A. LEB1 COM1 B. LEB2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 InfiniBand C. LE3 Connector IPMI_LAN JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-35...

  • Page 60: Rear Uid Led

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Rear UID LED UID LED Status The rear UID LED is located at LE2 on Color/State OS Status the rear of the motherboard. This LED Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identified is used in conjunction with the rear UID...

  • Page 61: 2-10 Pci-Express And Serial Ata Connections

    COM1 A. CPU1_Port2 SXB1 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 InfiniBand B. CPU1_Port3A SXB2 Connector IPMI_LAN C. CPU2_Port2C SXB3 JNMI1 LAN CTRL IB CTRL JPL1 BIOS JBAT1 JBT1 X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 CPU1 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st 2-37...

  • Page 62: Serial Ata (Sata) Connections

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Serial ATA (SATA) Connections A Front Panel Add-On Card header is located at JF2 on the motherboard. This header provides onboard SATA support. Plug an add-on card in JF2 to use SATA connections. In addition, two SATA connections (I-SATA 0/1), located next to the Intel PCH chip also provide SATA connections.

  • Page 63: 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 64: System Boot Failure

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you do not have video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 65: Memory Errors

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Memory Errors When a No_Memory_Beep_Code is issued by the system, check the following: 1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our Website @ http://www.
  • Page 66 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED, and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected.

  • Page 67: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 68: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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 69: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.

  • Page 70: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.

  • Page 72: Main Setup

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re- covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting 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 <F2> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 73: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DRT Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built. Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
  • Page 74 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual AddOn ROM Display Mode This item sets the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM dis- play mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configuration CPU settings. Socket 1 CPU Information/Socket 2 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in Socket 1 and (or) Socket 2 as detected by the BIOS.
  • Page 76 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to moni- tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DCU IP Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel®...

  • Page 78: North Bridge

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is main- tained. Chipset Configuration North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the following North Bridge settings. Integrated IO Configuration Intel VT-d...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. Port 1B Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B.
  • Page 80 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Port 2A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 2A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 2A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 2A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information This item displays the memory type/speed of a memory module specified. • P1-DIMMA1 • P1-DIMMB1 • P1-DIMMC1 • P1-DIMMD1 CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information This item displays the memory type/speed of a memory module specified. •...
  • Page 82 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS. All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (If set to Enabled, EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear.) EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (Available when All USB Devices is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) Controller 1/...
  • Page 84 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Serial-ATA (SATA) Controller 0~1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller, and set the compat- ibility mode. The options for Controller 0 are Enhanced and Compatible. The default of SATA Controller 1 is Enhanced.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Onchip SCU Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a SCU device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SCU Port 0~SCU Port 3: The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the presence of a SCU port and display the status of this port as detected.
  • Page 86 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Force L0 to force all PCI-E links to operate at L0 state. Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level for the system.

  • Page 87: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS COM1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This feature displays the serial port settings as specified. Change Settings Use this feature to set the settings of a serial port specified. The options are Auto, IO=3F8h;...
  • Page 88 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings This item determines how the host system exchanges data with the client computer.

  • Page 89: Acpi Setting

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Setting Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU_Stop_Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions.
  • Page 90 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Intel®1350 Gigabit Network Connection This item displays the following iSCSI Internet Connection information. NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed of network connection and to configure duplex mode for the port currently used. The options are AutoNeg, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.

  • Page 91: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 92 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes Next Reset, and Yes Every Reset.

  • Page 93: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
  • Page 94 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

  • Page 95: Boot

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system.

  • Page 96: Security

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Option #2 Use this item to select the first boot device. Select a LAN device to boot the system from the network connection. Select UEFI to boot the system from the UEFI: Built- in EFI Shell. The options are LAN Device, UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell, and Disabled.

  • Page 97: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 98 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ- ous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far.

  • Page 99: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 100 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in- stalled.

  • Page 102: Configuring Superdoctor® Iii

    X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability.
  • Page 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctor III.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
  • Page 104 X9DRT-HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 105 (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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