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  • Page 1 X9DRFR 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, 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

    PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9DRFR motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DRFR motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600(v2) (Socket R) processors that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s. With the C602...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9DRFR 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

    X9DRFR 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 ....................... 1-13 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller .......... 1-14 WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Front Control Panel ..................2-22 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............... 2-23 Power Management Bus ................2-23 SMBUS for Hot Swap Circuit on PWR Adaptor Card ......2-23 SMBUS for Hot Swap Circuit on PWR Adaptor Card & PS Failure ..2-24 UID LED/Red LED Indicators ..............
  • Page 8 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-3 Battery Removal and Installation ..............3-5 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-6 Returning Merchandise for Service..............3-7 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 an SMC-proprietary system as a part of an integrated system platform.
  • Page 10 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Layout VGA1 USB1 IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN LEM1 JBT1 CTRL JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 Note: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.
  • Page 12 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRFR Quick Reference VGA1 USB1 IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN LEM1 JBT1 CTRL JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Overview X9DRFR Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBR1 BIOS Recovery Enable Open (No Jumper: Normal) JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Off (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 14 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual (Backplane) VGA Port X9DRFR LED Indicators Description State Status Onboard PWR LED Green: On Onboard Power On SATA Activity LED Green: Blinking SATA Active LED1 UID LED Blue: On Unit Identified LEM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Green: Blinking...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features • Dual Intel E5-2600(v2) (Socket R) processors; each ® processor supports four full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 25.6 GT/s per QPI link and with Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction) •...

  • Page 16: Peripheral Devices

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Integrated IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450R BMC Serial (COM) Connection Header • One (1) Fast UART 16550 Connection: 9-pin RS- 232 header Super I/O • Winbond Super I/O 83527 Peripheral USB Devices Devices •...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Overview • System PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) Management 2.0 support • System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5 • SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI • Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection • Dimensions 19.44" (L) x 6.80" (W) (493.78 mm x 172.72 mm) Note 1: CPU Maximum Thermal Design Power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions.

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual CPU FRONT FAN Side Socket 1 E5-2600(v2) CPU REAR (I/O Side) Socket 0 E5-2600(v2) 3/1.5 SATA2 #5 3/1.5 SATA2 #4 3/1.5 SATA2 #3 3/1.5 SATA2 #2 Gen3 x8 SATA DOM 6/3/1.5 SATA3 #1 PWR CONN AT25321 SATA3 #0 6/3/1.5...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) (Socket R) processors and the C602 chipset, the X9DRFR motherboard provides the perfor- mance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based HPC/Cluster/Database server platforms.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X9DRFR 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

    Chapter 1: Overview the user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range. ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica- tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Nuvoton Wpcm450 Controller

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Note 2: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used interchangeably in this section. Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller Note: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used interchangeably in this section.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Overview • Event Log • X-Bus parallel interface for I/O expansion • Multiple ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs • SPI Flash Host BIOS and firmware bootstrap program supported • Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) • OS (Operating System) Independency •...
  • Page 24 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 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 X9DRFR 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

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual ‫القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫وفقا ل‬ ‫ينبغي التعامل معه‬ ‫هذا المنتج‬ ‫من‬ ‫التخلص النهائي‬ ‫عند‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Installation

    JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 Warning: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. 2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to prevent damage to these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 30: Installing The Motherboard

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • 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. 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 X9DRFR 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 the Lever the socket labeled 'Close 1st' Pin 1 3.
  • Page 33 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 34 X9DRFR 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 lever labeled 'Close 1st' first, then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' second.

  • Page 35: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

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

  • Page 36: Removing The Heatsink

    X9DRFR 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 instructions below to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 37: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it. Notches X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 Release Tabs 3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot.
  • Page 38 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRFR Motherboard The X9DRFR Motherboard supports up to 1024 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC, 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) ECC, or up to 128 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC 1866/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz DDR3 240-pin memory in 4-chan- nel, 16 DIMM slots Note: Memory speed support is pending on the CPUs used in the system.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules on the E5- 2600v2 Platform Intel E5-2600v2 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 40 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules on the E5-2600v2 Platform Intel E5-2600v2 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...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Installing UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory on the E5-2600 Platform Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per DIMM & Per DIMM Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Data Width 1 Slot Per 2 Slots Per Channel...
  • Page 42 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Installing LRDIMM (ECC) Memory on the E5-2600 Platform Intel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated DIMM & Data Per DIMM by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Width...

  • Page 43: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions X9DRFR I/O Back Panel 1. Back Panel USB Port 1 2. Back Panel USB Port 2 3. VGA Port 4. Gigabit LAN 1 5. Gigabit LAN 2...

  • Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Backplane USB 1/2 Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB1, Pin Definitions USB2) are located at (JUSB1, JUSB2) Pin# Definition the I/O back panel. (USB Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 45: Ethernet Ports

    Please refer to the LED Indica- low, +3V3SB) tor Section for LAN LED information. TD1- Link 1000 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB) TD2+ Ground TD2- Ground TD3+ Ground TD3- Ground (NC: No Connection) 1. LAN1 2. LAN2 3. IPMI LAN X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 2-21...

  • Page 46: Front Control Panel

    X9DRFR Motherboard 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's server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 47: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    D. SMBUS Alert for Hot Swap Circuit JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 on BPN_ADP_F418 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 PMBUS CLK PMBUS DAT CPU1 SMBUS Alert for Hot Swap on SMBUS DAT for Hot Swap on BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp. Card BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp. Card...

  • Page 48: Smbus For Hot Swap Circuit On Pwr Adaptor Card & Ps Failure

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual SMBUS for Hot Swap Circuit on SMBus for Hot Swap Circuit & PS PWR Adaptor Card & PS Failure Failure Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition System Management Bus for the Hot SMBUS Clock for Hot Swap...

  • Page 49: Front Panel Power On Led

    D. PWR Good for the BPN_ JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 ADP_F418 Adaptor Card S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 PMBUS CLK PMBUS DAT CPU1 SMBUS Alert for Hot Swap on SMBUS DAT for Hot Swap on BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp. Card BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp. Card...

  • Page 50: Fan Speed Signals

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Speed Signals Fan Speed Signals Pin Definitions (JF1) Fan Speed Signals for Fan 1 and Fan Pin# Definition 2 are located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Fan Speed Signal 1 Attach a cable to pin 5 or pin 6 of JF1...

  • Page 51: Power Button

    CTRL JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 PMBUS CLK PMBUS DAT CPU1 SMBUS Alert for Hot Swap on SMBUS DAT for Hot Swap on BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp. Card BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp. Card SMBUS CLK for Hot Swap on PS Failure BPN-ADD-F418 PWR Adp.

  • Page 52: Connecting Cables

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables Power Supply The power supply cables are wired on the motherboard. Please connect the onboard power cable to the SMC-Proprietary Adaptor (PN# BPN-ADP-F418) that is installed in the chassis to provide power to the system.

  • Page 53: Fan Headers

    USB1 IPMI LAN2 LAN1 LPCPD# LDRQ# (X) _LAN LEM1 JBT1 CTRL JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 A. Fan 1 JI2C2 S-SATA2 B. Fan 2 S-SATA3 C. Fan 3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 D. Fan A E. TPM/Port80 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 2-29...

  • Page 54: Ipmb

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual IPMB IPMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header for Pin# Definition IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect Data the appropriate cable here to use the Ground IPMB I C connection on your system.

  • Page 55: T-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    SATA devices. VGA1 A. T-SGPIO1 USB1 IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN B. T-SGPIO2 LEM1 JBT1 CTRL C.JSD1 JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 D.JSD2 (for PCB JI2C2 S-SATA2 R2.00 board only) S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 2-31...

  • Page 56: Jumper Settings

    X9DRFR 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 create Jumper 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 57: Cmos Clear

    Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS. VGA1 USB1 IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN LEM1 JBT1 A. Clear CMOS CTRL JBAT1 B. Watch Dog Enable JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 2-33...

  • Page 58: Vga Enable

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable Jumper Setting Definition the onboard VGA connector. The default Enabled (Default) setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. Disabled See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 59: Manufacturer Mode Select

    See the table on the right for jumper settings. A. JI VGA1 USB1 B. JI IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN C. ME Mode Se- LEM1 JBT1 CTRL lect JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 2-35...

  • Page 60: Bios Recovery

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual BIOS Recovery BIOS Recovery Jumper Settings Close Pins 2/3 of JBR1 to force the Jumper Setting Definition system into the BIOS Recovery mode Open (No Jumper) Normal Operation to enhance system performance and (Default) data security. The default setting is to...

  • Page 61: Onboard Led Indicators

    Speed Green: Solid 100 Mbps A. LAN1/2 LEDs VGA1 USB1 B. IPMI LAN LEDs IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN LEM1 JBT1 CTRL JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 2-37...

  • Page 62: Onboard Power Led

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 LED Color Definition 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 63: Sata Activity Led

    See the table at right for more information. A. SATA Activity LED VGA1 USB1 B. UID LED IPMI LAN2 LAN1 _LAN LEM1 JBT1 CTRL JBAT1 JI2C1 JPG1 I-SATA3 JI2C2 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPW2 X9DRFR Rev. 2.00 CPU1 JITP0 CPU2 2-39...

  • Page 64: 2-10 Serial Ata Connections

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports SATA2/SATA3 Pin Definitions There are ten Serial_ATA ports on the PCB R.2.00 moth- Pin# Definition erboard. I-SATA ports 0/1 support SATA 3.0 connections. Ground I-SATA 2-5 from the PCH chip, and S-SATA 0-3 from the TX_P SCU chip are SATA 2.0 connectors.

  • Page 65: 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 66: When The System Becomes Unstable

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Losing the System’s Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies.

  • Page 67: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting B. The system becomes unstable before or during the OS installation When the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following: 1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD disc, CD/DVD- ROM.
  • Page 68 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual 3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Supermicro for technical support: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number • BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up.)

  • Page 69: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 70: Frequently Asked Questions

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-5 in Chapter 2.

  • Page 71: 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 ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
  • Page 72 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRFR. 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 74: Main Setup

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot.
  • Page 75 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 X9DRFR Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

  • Page 76: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Select the Advanced tab to access the following submenu items. Boot Feature Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes- sages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages.

  • Page 77: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 78 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • CPU Stepping • Maximum / Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology • L1 Data Cache / L1 Code Cache •...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS). Execute-Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS &...

  • Page 80: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Refer to Intel’s website for details.)  CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Manage- ment settings.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Package C-State limit (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit. Energy/Performance Bias Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy efficiency with maxi- mum power saving).

  • Page 82: Chipset Configuration

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Configuration North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. Integrated IO Configuration Intel VT-d ® Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.

  • Page 83: Qpi Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU1 MLP PCI-E 3.0 x8 Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for this port Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for this port. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. IOU2-PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between IOU3 and PCI-e port.

  • Page 84: Dimm Configuration

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Slow and Fast. QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DRAM RAPL Mode RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are Disabled, DRAM RAPL MODE0, and DRAM RAPL MODE1. DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is specified in the specification.

  • Page 86: South Bridge

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Thermal Throttling Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the proces- sor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling). South Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip.

  • Page 87: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items. SATA Port0~SATA Port5: The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS.
  • Page 88 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: SATA RAID Option ROM Use this feature to determine which SATA RAID device the system will boot from. The options are Legacy and EFI.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event.

  • Page 90: Super Io Configuration

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard. Network Stack Select Enabled enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support.

  • Page 91: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Device Settings This item displays the settings of the SOL serial port. Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of the SOL Port. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.
  • Page 92 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.

  • Page 93: Console Redirection Settings (For Ems)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.

  • Page 94: Acpi Settings

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send- ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule an operation for the security device. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.

  • Page 96: Iscsi Configuration

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Intel TXT (LT-SX) Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system. VT-d Support: Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I/O support VT Support: Intel Virtualization Technology support...

  • Page 97: Nic Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel Ethernet Controller I350 Gigabit Network Connection ® These items display the following information on the Intel I350 Gigabit network connections. NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port. The op- tions are AutoNeg, 10Mbps Half, 10Mbps Full, 100Mbps Half, and 100Mbps full.

  • Page 98: Event Logs

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Event Logs Select the Event Logs tab to access the following submenu items. 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 99 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex- ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full.

  • Page 100: Ipmi

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual IPMI Select the IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) tab to access the fol- lowing submenu items. 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.

  • Page 101: Bmc Network Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. BMC Network Configuration ...

  • Page 102: Boot

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1, Boot Option #2, etc. Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority.

  • Page 103: Security

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Use this feature to determine when a password entry is required. Select Setup to require the password only when entering setup. Select Always to require the pass- word when entering setup and on each boot.

  • Page 104: Save & Exit

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual 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 105 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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, select Yes to load the values previous saved, or select No to keep the changes you've made so far.
  • Page 106 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-34...

  • Page 107: Appendix A Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix A: Software Installation Instructions Appendix A Software Installation Instructions A-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 108: Configuring Superdoctor Iii (For The Windows Os

    X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual A-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III (For the Windows OS) 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 is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 109 Appendix A: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our web- site at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
  • Page 110 X9DRFR Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 111 (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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