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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X9SPU-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    Xeon E3-1200 processors. With the Intel® C216 series chipset built in, the X9SPU-F Motherboard offers ex- ceptional system performance using Supermicro's unique Universal I/O (UIO) form factor. Features such as two SATA 3 ports, four SATA 2 ports, support for up to 256GB of memory, RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support, dual 1Gb LAN, TPM support and eight USB ports make the X9SPU-F series ideal for server platforms.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SPU-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 system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

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

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9SPU-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 C216 Chipset Features .................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Memory Support ....................2-8 Memory Population Guidelines ............... 2-8 Memory Population Guidelines ............... 2-9 Motherboard Installation ................2-10 Tools Needed ....................2-10 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-10 Installing the Motherboard ................2-11 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-12 Motherboard I/O Backpanel ................2-12 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............
  • Page 8 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Jumper Settings .................... 2-26 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-26 LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1/JPL2) ............. 2-26 Clear CMOS (JBT1) ................. 2-27 PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C2/JI2C3) ............2-27 Watch Dog Reset (JWD) ................2-28 VGA Enable (JPG1) ................. 2-28 BMC Enable/Disable (JPB) ..............
  • Page 9 How to Start the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: ..4-3 System Time/System Date ................ 4-3 Supermicro X9SPU-F ................. 4-3 Processor ....................4-3 System Memory ..................4-3 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations..............
  • Page 10 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual  Turbo Boost Technology ................4-7 Turbo Mode ....................4-7 Chipset Configuration ................... 4-8   IDE/SATA Configuration ................4-9 SATA Mode ....................4-9 IDE Mode ....................4-9 Serial ATA Port 0~5 ..................4-9 AHCI Mode ....................4-10 Aggressive Link Power Management ............
  • Page 11 Table of Contents  PCH-FW Configuration ................4-16 MDES BIOS Status Code ................ 4-16  Firmware Update Configuration............. 4-16 Me FW Image Re-Flash ................4-16  Intel ICC ..................... 4-16 Use Watchdog Timer for ICC ..............4-16 Turn off unused PCI/PCIe clocks ............. 4-16 Lock ICC registers ..................
  • Page 12 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot Control ................. 4-23  Secure Boot Policy ..................4-24 Internal FV ....................4-24 Option ROM, Removable Media, Fixed Media ........4-24  Key Management ..................4-24 Platform Key (PK) ..................4-24 Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) ............4-24 Authorized Signature Database (DB) ............

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
  • Page 14 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual X9SPU-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 shown in this manual.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout UID-LED COM1 COM1 LAN1 JLAN2 JLAN1 LAN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable JI2C2 JI2C1 JTPM JPG1 VGA 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSTBY1 SPEAKER JSPK: Buzzer/Speaker SPKR1 JPL1 LAN1 1-2:ENABLE CMOS CLEAR 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 JPL2 LAN2 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPME1 ON:ME RECOVERY OFF:NORMAL JSPK JSD1:DOM_PWR...
  • Page 16 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual X9SPU-F Motherboard Quick Reference LAN1 LAN2 COM1 IPMI UID-LED KB/MS UIO RISER COM1 COM1 UID-LED LAN1 JLAN1 JLAN2 LAN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable JPUSB1 JI2C2 JI2C2 JI2C1 USB4/5 JI2C1 JTPM JPG1 JSTBY1 JTPM JPG1 VGA 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSTBY1 JPL1 JPL2...
  • Page 17 Description UID-LED Unit ID Switch SBX2 Slot for Supemicro riser card P/N RSC-R1UW-E8R SBX1, SBX3, UIO-RISER Slots for Supermicro riser card T-SGPIO1~T-SGPIO2 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Headers (5V Gen1/Gen 2) I-SATA0, I-SATA1 SATA 3.0 Connectors via PCH (6Gb/s) I-SATA2~I-SATA5 SATA 2.0 Connectors via PCH (3Gb/s)
  • Page 18 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual X9SPU-F Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI2C1~JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Timer Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset) JRF1 x16 PCIe Setting, Force to x8+x8 Pins 1-2 (Auto) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 19: Motherboard Features

    1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB Chipset Intel® C216 Express Expansion PCI Slots (Supported on Supermicro Riser Cards) One (1) PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot One (1) PCI-Express 2.0 x4 in x8 slot One (1) PCI-Express 2.0 x4 in proprietary slot One (1) Universal I/O (UIO) Slot...
  • Page 20 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual PC Health Monitoring CPU & Chassis Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +5V, +/- 12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, HT, Memory, Chipset CPU 4-phase switching voltage regulator CPU/System overheat LED and thermal control CPU Thermal Trip support CPU &...

  • Page 21: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction X9SPU-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 DMI2 4GB/s DMI2...

  • Page 22: Chipset Overview

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Overview The Intel® C216 series is a single chip solution that is designed for dedicated servers and worksta- tions. It supports high-speed SAS, SATA and advanced requirements for Intel Xeon platforms. Intel C216 Chipset Features •...

  • 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

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 25: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction Be sure to connect these connectors to the 24-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 ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above.
  • Page 26 X9SPU-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

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1155 Processor 1. Remove the protective plastic cap. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 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. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4.
  • Page 30 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual 1. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 2. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 31: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Screw#1 Screw#2 Motherboard Mounting Holes Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK-P0046P heatsink with BKT- 0028L bottom bracket Heatsink Bracket...

  • Page 32: Removing The Heatsink

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 33: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing DDR3 Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. DIMM Installation KB/MS JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP JUSB4 FAN1 JPUSB1...

  • Page 34: Memory Support

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support The X9SPU-F motherboard supports up to 32GB of 1600/1333 MHz ECC/Non- ECC DDR3 DIMMs in four (4) memory slots (UDIMM). Please refer to the illustra- tion below and the table on the next page: Memory Population Guidelines DIMMA1 (Blue Slot) DIMMA2...

  • Page 35: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1 then DIMMA2, DIMMB2 • Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 36: Motherboard Installation

    X9SPU-F 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 37: 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. Pan head screws (8 pieces) 4.

  • Page 38: Connectors/Io Ports

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Motherboard I/O Backpanel KB/MS JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP JUSB4 JPUSB1 JPI2C:PWR I2C...

  • Page 39: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (2.0) Pin Definitions Two (2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 2.0 ports are located on the I/O back panel. There are also four (4) USB USB_PN1 USB_PN0 3.0 ports on two headers, and two USB_PP1 USB_PP0...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Ports (Lan1/Lan2)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports (LAN1/LAN2) LAN/IPMI Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Pin# Definition located next to the VGA port on the TD0- SGND I/O backpanel. These ports provide TD0+ P3V3SB networking connectivity with speeds TD1- Act LED up to 1Gb/s.

  • Page 41: Vga Connector (Vga)

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Connector (VGA) VGA Pin Definitions A Video (VGA/CRT) connector is Pin# Definition Pin# Definition located next to COM1 Port on the I/O Ground backpanel. This connector is used to Green provide video and LCD/CRT display. Blue MS1: SDA (DDC Data) HSYNC Serial Ports...

  • Page 42: Front Control Panel

    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. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

  • Page 43: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 Ground System Running table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 44: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 45: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 The Reset Button connection is lo- Reset Button cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1.

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables & Optional Devices

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables & Optional Devices This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Power 24-pin Connector ATX Main PWR (JPW1) & GPU Pin Definitions (JPW1) PWR Connectors (JPW2) Pin#...

  • Page 47: Fan Headers (Fan1~5)

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers (FAN1~5) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SPU-F series has five (5) fan Pin# Definition headers (Fan 1~Fan 5). These fans Ground (Black) are 4-pin fan headers. Though Pins +12V (Red) 1-3 of the fan headers are backward Tachometer compatible with traditional 3-pin fans, PWM_Control...

  • Page 48: Legacy Wake-On-Lan Header (Jstby1)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 49: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    Chapter 2: Installation DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR (JSD1) 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 of the SATA ports. See the table on the Ground right for pin definitions.

  • Page 50: T-Sgpio1~2 Headers (T-Sgpio)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO1~2 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...

  • Page 51: Internal Buzzer (Speaker)

    Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SPEAKER) Internal Buzzer (SPEAKER) Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPEAKER) is 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 52: Jumper Settings

    X9SPU-F Motherboard 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 53: Clear Cmos (Jbt1)

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

  • Page 54: Watch Dog Reset (Jwd)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Watch Dog Reset (JWD) Watch Dog (JWD) Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD) 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...

  • Page 55: Bmc Enable/Disable (Jpb)

    Chapter 2: Installation BMC Enable/Disable (JPB) BMC IPMI Enable/Disable JPB is used to enable or disable (JPB) Jumper Settings the BMC (Baseboard Management Setting Definition Control) chip and the onboard IPMI Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) port. This jumper is used together with Pins 2-3 Disabled the IPMI settings in the BIOS.

  • Page 56: Me Recovery (Jpme1)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual ME Recovery (JPME1) ME Recovery (JPME1) Jumper Settings ME Recovery (JPME1) is used to en- Setting Definition able or disable the ME Recovery fea- Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) ture of the motherboard. This jumper Pins 2-3 Force Update will reset Intel ME values back to their default settings.

  • 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: Ipmi Heartbeat Led (Le7)

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual IPMI Heartbeat LED (LE7) IPMI Heartbeat LED (LE7) LED Settings An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located Green: Blinking IPMI is ready for use at LE7. When LE7 blinks, it means IPMI Disabled that IPMI is enabled and functioning properly.

  • Page 59: Sata Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation SATA Connections SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors SATA Connections (I-SATA0~5) Pin Definitions Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors Pin# Signal (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the moth- Ground erboard. I-SATA 0/1 supports data SATA_TXP transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s (SATA SATA_TXN 3.0), while I-SATA 2~5 supports data Ground...

  • Page 60: 2-10 Expansion Slots

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 Expansion Slots The X9SPU-F motherboard's expansion slots require proprietary riser cards when installed in a server chassis. Please refer to Supermicro's website at http://www. supermicro.com for availability of these riser cards. Universal I/O Slot (UIO RISER) Insert a UIO riser card to this slot to gain external access to the motherboard's I/O devices.

  • 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

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

  • Page 63: 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

    Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard? Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper (if your motherboard has this feature).

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9SPU-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. 3.

  • Page 67: Returning Merchandise For Service

    You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
  • Page 68 X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 69: Introduction

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

  • Page 70: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.

  • Page 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 X9SPU-F Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS used in the system.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SPU-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: Wait For 'F1' If Error

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration This item is for informational purposes only and displays CPU configuration informa- tion including type, frequency, data cache, etc. Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.

  • Page 75: Active Processor Cores

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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, 3. Power Technology This feature determines what power-saving scheme the motherboard uses. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient and Custom.

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Configuration  WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Bridge Configuration  This item displays the current processor configuration, including the frequency and memory type. Memory Frequency Use this option to force the system memory to run at a different frequency than the default frequency.

  • Page 77: Ide/Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS South Bridge Configuration  This item displays the current South Bridge Revision. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are: Disabled and Enabled. USB 3.0 Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB 3.0 ports to be enabled.

  • Page 78: Ahci Mode

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when AHCI Mode is selected: Aggressive Link Power Management This feature Enables or Disables Aggressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 79: Load Onboard Lan1 Option Rom / Load Onboard Lan2 Option Rom

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM / Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM This feature is to enable or disable the onboard option ROMs. The default for LAN 1 is Enabled. The default for LAN 2 is Disabled. Boots Graphic Adapter Priority This option allows the user to specify which graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device.

  • Page 80: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection  These submenus allow the user to configure Console Redirection settings. COM 1, COM2, SOL Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (The default setting for COM1 and COM2 is Disabled.

  • Page 81: Serial Port For Out-Of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (Ems)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.

  • Page 82: Hardware Health Configuration

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Console Redirection Settings (for EMS)  This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band-Mgmt Port Use this feature to select the port for out-of-band management. The options are COM1, COM2, and SOL.

  • Page 83: Cpu Temperature

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Temperature The CPU temperature status displays as follows: Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The mother- board fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).

  • Page 84: Whea Support

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Suspend Mode 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 85: Lock Icc Registers

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Lock ICC registers When set to All registers, all ICC registers will be locked. When set to Static only, only static ICC registers will be locked. The options are All registers and Static only. Event Logs Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings ...

  • Page 86: Log System Boot Event

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of times a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric value.

  • Page 87: Ipmi Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 88: Bmc Network Configuration

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 89: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to enter the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. The default setting is 1 second. Retry Boot Devices When set to Enabled, the BIOS will continuously retry to boot from a legacy device.

  • Page 90: Boot Options Priorities

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Options Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order of priority from which the systems boots during startup. Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, etc. The settings are [any detected boot device] and Disabled. Network Device BBS Priorities This option sets the order of the legacy network devices detected by the motherboard.

  • Page 91: 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 92: Secure Boot Policy

    X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot Policy  Use this feature to configure the extended options for Secure Boot mode. Internal FV Use this item to determine whether or not to load an image from the above device path in the event of a security violation. The current available option is Always Execute.

  • Page 93: Forbidden Signature Database (Dbx)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Delete the DB: Deletes the Authorized Signature Database. Append an entry to DB: This item launches the Filebrowser to append the Autho- rized Signature Database entry from file. Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) Set DBX from File: This item launches the Filebrowser to set the Forbidden Sig- nature Database from file.

  • Page 94: Save & Exit

    X9SPU-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: Restore Defaults

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Restore 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. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
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  • 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.
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  • Page 99: Software Installation Instructions

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

  • Page 100: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    X9SPU-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 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

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 104 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it to "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 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 X9SPU-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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