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  • Page 1 X9SCM-IIF X9SCL-IIF 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

    PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard series. About This Motherboard X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard supports a single Intel® E3-1200 v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel® C202/C204 Express chipset built in, the...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper motherboard installation and to prevent damage to the system 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

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ....................iii Manual Organization ..................... iii Conventions Used in This Manual ................iv Contacting Supermicro ....................v Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-7 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Intel C202/C204 Express Chipset Features ..........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Installing the LGA1155 Processor ..............2-5 Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ..............2-8 Removing the Heatsink ................... 2-9 Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink ............2-10 Removing the Heatsink ................. 2-12 Installing DDR3 Memory ................2-13 DIMM Installation ..................2-13 Removing Memory Modules .................
  • Page 8 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual TPM Header ..................... 2-32 DOM PWR Connector ................2-33 Stand-by Power ..................2-33 Jumper Settings .................... 2-34 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-34 LAN Port Enable/Disable ................. 2-34 Clear CMOS ..................... 2-35 PCI Slot SMB Enable ................2-35 VGA Enable ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Proper Battery Disposal .................. 3-6 Battery Installation ................... 3-6 Returning Merchandise for Service..............3-7 Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ...................... 4-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ................4-1 How To Change the Configuration Data ............4-1 How to Start the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ......................
  • Page 10 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual C1E Support ....................4-7 Turbo Mode ....................4-7  Chipset Configuration ................... 4-7  IDE/SATA Configuration ................4-9 SATA Mode ....................4-9 IDE......................4-9 SATA Port0~Port5 ..................4-9 AHCI ......................4-9 Aggressive Link Power Management ............4-9 SATA Port0~Port5 ..................4-9 Hot Plug ....................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents METW ....................... 4-15 4-5 IPMI Configuration ..................4-16  System Event Log ..................4-16 Enabling/Disabling Options ..............4-16 SEL Components ..................4-16 Erasing Settings ..................4-16 Erase SEL ....................4-16 When SEL is Full ..................4-16  BMC Network Configuration ............... 4-17 LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN Channel 1.
  • Page 12 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual 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 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..................1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block) ........

  • 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 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual Motherboard Image (X9SCM-IIF) 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 Image (X9SCL-IIF) 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 16 For X9SCM-IIF: Two SATA-III ports (I-SATA#0~1) and four SATA-II ports (3 Gb/s, I-SATA#2~5) are located on the board. For X9SCL-IIF: Six SATA-II ports (I-SATA #0~5) are included on the motherboard. • PCI-E Slot5 (PCI-E 2.0 x4 on x8 slot) is available on the X9SCM-IIF only.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Quick Reference KB/MOUSE FAN4 COM1 IPMI JPB JPL1 JLAN1 JPL2 JPL1 COM1 JI2C2 JI2C1 COM1 FAN4 JLAN1 JLAN2 LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 JPUSB1 USB/0/1 IPMI _LAN JLAN2 JPW2 USB 0/1 JPW2 JTPM COM2 JSTBY1 JPB:BMC 1-2:ENABLE JI2C1/JI2C2...
  • Page 18 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Headers/Connectors Connector Label Description JLAN1/JLAN2 Gigabit (RJ45) Ports (LAN1/2) IPMI IPMI LAN Port FAN1~4, FANA System Fan Headers On board Video Port COM1, COM2 Back panel COM1 port, COM2 header KB/MOUSE Back panel Keyboard and Mouse port...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Features

    1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB and 8GB Chipset Intel® C204 Express (X9SCM-II Series) Intel® C202 Express (X9SCL-II Series) Expansion Slots X9SCM-IIF: Four (4) PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) slots X9SCL-IIF: Three (3) PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) slots Integrated Graphics Matrox® G200eW Network Connections Two (2) Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controllers, one each for LAN 1 and LAN 2.
  • Page 20 Modulation) fan speed control Low noise fan speed control System Management PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 3.0 support System resource alert via Supero Doctor III SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion header and detection CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility Drivers and software for Intel®...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Block Diagram BLOCK DIAGRAM RoHS 6/6 P5-8 P9-10 DIMM1 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM2(Far) PCIe3.0/2.0_x8 1333/1066MHz PCIe x8 SLOT 4 UDIMM 8.0Gb P11-12 Ivy Bridge & PCIe3.0/2.0_x8 DIMM1 DDR3 (CHB) Sandy Bridge PCIe x8 SLOT 8.0Gb DIMM2(Far) (H2)

  • Page 22: Chipset Overview

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual Chipset Overview The X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF supports a Single Intel® Ivy Bridge Xeon E3-1200 v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel C202/...

  • Page 23: Special Features

    Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate airflow to your system. 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 1-11...

  • Page 24: Acpi Features

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual 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: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please connect the SATA DOM PWR connector (JSD1) to the power supply. 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/).

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Nuvoton Wpcm450 Controller

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller is a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics cores, Virtual Media, and Keyboard/ Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR) modules. With blade-oriented Super I/O capability built in, the WPCM450R Controller is ideal for legacy-reduced server platforms.

  • Page 27: 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 28 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series 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 29: 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 30: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 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.

  • Page 31: 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 of the fan. 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 32 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 34: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series 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 35: 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 36: Installing An Active Fan Cpu Heatsink

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink 1. Locate a fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout for the fan locations.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the fan power connector and are not interfered with other components.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward. 8.

  • Page 38: Removing The Heatsink

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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 remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 39: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM2A.

  • Page 40: Memory Support

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Memory Support The X9SCM-II/X9SCL-II series supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz DIMMs in 4 memory slots. DIMM2B (Blue Slot) DIMM1B DIMM2A (Blue Slot) DIMM1A Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMM2A, DIMM2B, DIMM1A and DIMM1B.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation The table explains the different types of memory supported that can be accomodated in each memory slot. DDR3 Unbuffered ECC (UDIMM) Memory DIMM Slots per DIMMs Populat- DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM (any Channel ed per Channel combination) Unbuffered 1066, 1333...

  • Page 42: Motherboard Installation

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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 43: 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 44: Connectors/Io Ports

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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. Back I/O Panel JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP...

  • Page 45: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and Pin# Definition Pin# Definition PS/2 mouse are located next to KB Data Mouse Data the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on No Connection No Connection the motherboard.

  • Page 46: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, six USB connections (USB USB_PN0 USB_PN1...

  • Page 47: Ethernet Ports

    I/O Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI TD0+ P3V3SB Dedicated LAN is also located above TD1- Act LED USB 0/1 ports on the X9SCM-IIF/ TD1+ Link 100 LED X9SCL-IIF to provide a dedicated net- (Green, +3V3SB) work connection for IPMI 2.0. These...

  • Page 48: Serial Ports

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) A COM Port (COM1) is located on Pin # Definition Pin # Definition the I/O backpanel, and another Serial Connection (COM2) is located below PCI-E Slot4 to provide front access.

  • Page 49: Video Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Video Connector VGA/CRT Pin Definitions A Video (VGA) connector is located Pin# Definition Pin# Definition next to the COM Port on the I/O Ground backpanel. This connector is used Green to provide video and CRT display. Blue MS1: SDA (DDC Data) Refer to the board layout below for HSYNC...

  • Page 50: Front Control Panel

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 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 51: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the 3.3V/vcc table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located...

  • Page 52: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) Pin# Definition LED connection for LAN port 1 is located 9/11 on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED 10/12 LAN Active connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.

  • Page 53: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. This switch is used to hard reset/ Ground reboot the system.

  • Page 54: Connecting Cables

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Connecting Cables 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. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-17. For COM Port 1 and COM Port 2, please see Page 2-19.

  • Page 55: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF has five fan headers Pin# Definition (Fan 1~Fan 4 and Fan A). These fans are 4-pin Ground (Black) fan headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan head- 2.5A/+12V ers are backward compatible with the traditional (Red) 3-pin fans.

  • Page 56: Internal Buzzer

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Internal Buzzer Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 57: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is Pin# Definition located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control No Connection Panel located at JF1 to indicate the Connection to PWR status of system power.

  • Page 58: T-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pin# Definition Definition Purpose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors Ground DATA Out on the motherboard. These headers Load Ground are used to communicate with the...

  • Page 59: Dom Pwr Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation DOM PWR Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power Pin# Definition connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state Ground DOM storage device connected to one Ground of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 60: Jumper Settings

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 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 61: Clear Cmos

    Chapter 2: Installation Clear CMOS Contact Pads JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS memory. 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 62: Vga Enable

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Both Jumpers Definition the onboard VGA connector. The default Pins 1-2 Enabled position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable Pins 2-3 Disabled VGA.

  • Page 63: Usb Wake-Up

    Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (Backplane USB 0/1 Wake-up Enable) Use the jumper JPUSB1 to "wake-up" your Pin# Definition system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard Enabled (Default) or clicking the USB mouse connected to the Disabled Backplane USB Ports 0/1.

  • Page 64: Me Recovery

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual ME Recovery ME Recovery (JPME1) When enabled, Intel ME Recovery (JPME1) Pin# Definition is used to update the ME (Management En- Enabled gine) firmware. When disabled, the firmware Open Normal (Default) is protected. BIOS Recovery BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 65: Onboard Indicators

    IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right) In addition to LAN 1/LAN 2, an IPMI Dedi- Status Color Definition cated LAN is also located on the X9SCM-IIF/ Link (Left) Green: Solid 100 Mbps X9SCL-IIF. The yellow LED on the right in- Activity...

  • Page 66: Onboard Power Led

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LE2 on the motherboard. A lit LE2 indicates Status Definition that the motherboard is either booting, or System Off System On (running) it is up and running. See the layout below for the LED location.

  • Page 67: Sata Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 SATA Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA disk drive cables: • Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment. •...
  • Page 68 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes 2-42...

  • Page 69: 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 70: No Video

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series 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 71: 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 72: Frequently Asked Questions

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1333/1066/1600 MHz). See Section 2-3 for details on installing memory. 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 73 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 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF moth- erboard? Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included).

  • Page 74: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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 75: 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 76 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 77: Introduction

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF. 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 78: How To Start The Setup Utility

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series 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 79: System Overview: The Following Bios Information Will Be Displayed

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>...

  • Page 80: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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 81: Watch Dog Function

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap- tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.

  • Page 82: Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available When Supported By The Os And The Cpu)

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 83: Cpu C3 Report, Cpu C6 Report, Cpu 7 Report

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C3 Report, CPU C6 Report, CPU 7 Report This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 (ACPI C2), C6 (ACPI C3), or C7 (ACPI C3) reporting to the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C1E Support Select Enabled to use the "Enhanced Halt State"...

  • Page 84: Integrated Io Configuration

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Integrated IO Configuration  This item displays the current IIO Revision. Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.

  • Page 85: Ide/Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host Con- troller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver.

  • Page 86: Hot Plug

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Hot Plug Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Staggered Spin-Up Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. RAID The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:...

  • Page 87: Super Io Device Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Graphics Adapter Priority Use the feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Offboard and Onboard. Super IO Device Configuration  Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port.

  • Page 88: Serial Port Console Redirection Configuration

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection Configuration  COM0/COM1/SOL Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM0 and COM1 ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default for COM0 and COM1 is Disabled. The default for SOL is Enabled.

  • Page 89: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. High Precision Event Timer This enables or disables the system's High Precision Event Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 90: Event Logs

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings  Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot.

  • Page 91: Metw

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60. 4-15...

  • Page 92: Ipmi Configuration

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual IPMI Configuration 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  LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN Channel 1. 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

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Boot Settings Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to specify the amount of time (in seconds) to wait for the setup activation key. The default setting is 1. Retry Boot Devices This feature forces the BIOS to continually try to boot from the installed legacy devices.

  • Page 95: Delete Boot Option

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Delete Boot Option  This feature allows the user to delete a previously defined boot device from which the system boots during startup. 4-19...

  • Page 96: Security Settings

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 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 97: Save & Exit Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con- figuration parameters can take effect.

  • Page 98: Save As User Defaults

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-...

  • 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 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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 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.
  • Page 104 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: 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 106 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series 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 107 UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS flashing until it is completed.
  • Page 108 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF 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.

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