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  • Page 1 X10DAi X10DAC X10DAX USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • 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

    Technology, delivering the most-balanced solution of performance, power efficiency, and features, ideal for workstation platforms and graphics applications. With the PCH C612 built in, the X10DAi/DAC/DAX motherboard supports the Intel® Node Manager 3.0, Intel® Management Engine, and 2133 MHz DDR4 memory. This motherboard is optimized for workstation platforms used for graphics applications and engineering CAD drawings.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 avoid damaging the components or the motherboard, Note: Additional important information provided for correct system setup.

  • 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Processor and Chipset Overview..............1-11 Special Features ................... 1-12 System Health Monitoring ................1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Power Connectors ................... 2-25 Fan Headers ..................... 2-26 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-26 Internal Speaker ..................2-27 Power LED/Speaker ................. 2-27 TPM Header/Port 80 Header ..............2-28 Standby Power Header ................2-28 Power SMB (I C) Connector ..............2-29 T-SGPIO 1/2/3 Headers ................
  • Page 8 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes .................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Software Programs ................B-1 Configuring SuperDoctor® 5 ................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............C-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image ............C-1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 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 10 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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

    Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st SAS4~7 SAS0~3 JSTBY1 JWD1 FAN2 FAN6 Note: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.
  • Page 12 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Quick Reference USB7/8(3.0) USB5/6(3.0) LAN1/2 Audio CTRL AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1...

  • Page 13: Default Setting

    Chapter 1: Overview X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 C1/JI SMBus to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPL1 GLAN1 & GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL2 GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME (Manufacture) Mode Select...
  • Page 14 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual LAN1/LAN2 G-bit Ethernet Ports 1/2 I-SATA0-9 Serial_Link ATA Connections 0-9 supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA4/5 support Supermicro SuperDOMs [Devices-on-Module] with power pins built-in) SAS 0-3, 4-7 (JS2) Serial_Link SCSI Connections 0-3, 4-7 supported by LSI SAS Control-...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    SATA/SAS Connections • SATA Ports Ten (10) SATA 3.0 ports sup- ported by Intel PCH (I-SATA 0-9) Note: I-SATA4/5 sup- port Supermicro Su- perDOMs [Devices- on-Module] with power pins built-in) • SAS Connec- Eight (8) SAS connections sup- tions (X10DAC...
  • Page 16 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Peripheral USB Devices Devices • Four (4) rear USB 3.0 ports (USB 3.0 ports 5/6, 7/8), • Two (2) rear USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 ports 0/1) • Two (2) USB 3.0 connections for front access (USB 9/10) •...
  • Page 17 1-10 to determine which slots or devices may be affected. Note 2: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in informa- tion upon initial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Prac- tices_BMC_Security.pdf.

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual 9.6G DDR-IV DDR-IV DMI2 DMI2 9.6G SLOT1 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 SLOT3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 LSI 3008 SLOT 5 PCI-E X8 G3 DMI2 4GB/s SLOT 4 SLOT 2...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600v3 Series Proces- sors (Socket R v3 LGA 2011) and the C612 chipset, the X10DAi/DAC/DAX moth- erboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor- based workstation platforms.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.

  • Page 21: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X10DAi/DAC/DAX motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
  • Page 22 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    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. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 24 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 25: 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 26: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 27: Motherboard Installation

    Standoffs (9 pieces, if needed) Location of Mounting Holes There are nine (9) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows. BIOS LICENSE X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE 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.

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard.

  • Page 29: 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 LGA2011 Processor 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover, first press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st."...
  • Page 30 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Pull lever away from Press down on load socket lever "Close 1st" 3. With the lever labeled "Close 1st" fully retracted, gently push down on the lever labeled "Open 1st"...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and index finger to loosen the lever and open the load plate. 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semicircle notches, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6.
  • Page 32 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. Gently close Push down and lock the the load plate lever labeled "Close 1st"...

  • Page 33: 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 underneath.

  • Page 34: Removing The Heatsink

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMMA1.
  • Page 36 Note1: Memory speed support is pending on the CPUs installed on the motherboard. Note2: For the latest memory updates, please refer to the Tested Memory List posted on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/mother- board). Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory population.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM ECC Memory Modules Speed (MT/s), Slot per Channel (SPC) & DIMM per Channel (DPC) 2-15...

  • Page 38: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports...

  • Page 39: Ethernet Ports

    Link 100 LED (Yel- LAN LED information.) low, +3V3SB) TD1- Link 1000 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB) TD2+ Ground TD2- Ground TD3+ Ground TD3- Ground (NC: No Connection) 1. LAN1 2. LAN2 BIOS LICENSE X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE 2-17...

  • Page 40: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the I/O back panel. Rear USB ports 5/6 and USB 7/8 support 3.0 connections, while USB ports 0/1 support 2.0 connections. Two USB headers provide four USB connections (USB 2/3, 9/10) for front access.

  • Page 41: 7.1 Hd (High-Definition) Audio

    See the tables above for pin definitions for onboard audio headers. 1.SPDIF_Out 2. Surround_Out 3. CEN/LFE_Out 4. Mic_In 5. Line-Out 6. Line_In 7. Audio Header BIOS LICENSE X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE 2-19...

  • Page 42: Front Control Panel

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

  • Page 43: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    JAUDIO1 USB0/1 B. PWR LED CPU2 CLOSE 1st Ground BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Power LED Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE HDD LED BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE NIC1 LED CPU1 JBT1 NIC2 LED CLOSE 1st BIOS OH/Fan Fail LED...

  • Page 44: Hdd Led

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a 3.3V Standby cable here to indicate HDD activ- HD Active ity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 45: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

    USB0/1 Ground CPU2 CLOSE 1st Power LED BIOS HDD LED OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery NIC1 LED X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE NIC2 LED CPU1 OH/Fan Fail LED JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS PWR Fail LED Reset...

  • Page 46: Reset Button

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 47: Connecting Cables

    B. JPWR1: 8-pin Proces- sor PWR (Req'd) CPU2 C. JPWR2: 8-pin Proces- CLOSE 1st sor PWR (Req'd) BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st...

  • Page 48: Fan Headers

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU Pin# Definition fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 7, and Fan A) Ground on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans +12V headers are backward compatible with Tachometer the traditional 3-pin fans.

  • Page 49: Internal Speaker

    LAN CTRL A. Internal Speaker FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 (Buzzer) B. PWR LED/Speaker CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st SAS4~7 SAS0~3 JSTBY1...

  • Page 50: Tpm Header/Port 80 Header

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide LCLK TPM support and Port 80 connection. LFRAME# <(KEY)>...

  • Page 51: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector

    Audio CTRL AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st SAS4~7 SAS0~3 JSTBY1 JWD1...

  • Page 52: T-Sgpio 1/2/3 Headers

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual T-SGPIO 1/2/3 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pin# Definition Definition Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. These Ground Data headers support Serial_Link interface Load Ground for onboard SATA/SAS connections Clock when available. See the table on the Note: NC= No Connection right for pin definitions.

  • Page 53: Spdif_In/Spdif_Out Headers

    AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL B. SPDIF_Out FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st SAS4~7 SAS0~3 JSTBY1 JWD1...

  • Page 54: Jumper Settings

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 Jumper create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 55: Cmos Clear

    LAN CTRL LAN CTRL B. Watch Dog Enable FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st SAS4~7 SAS0~3 JSTBY1...

  • Page 56: Manufacturer Mode Select

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Manufacturer Mode Select ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close this jumper (JPME2) to bypass Jumper Setting Definition SPI flash security and force the system Manufacture Mode (Default) to use the Manufacturer mode which Disabled will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings.

  • Page 57: Onboard Led Indicators

    AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL B. Onboard PWR FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st BIOS CTRL OPEN 1st SAS4~7 SAS0~3 JSTBY1...

  • Page 58: Sas Heartbeat Led (X10Dac Only)

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual SAS Heartbeat LED (X10DAC Only) SAS Heartbeat LED Status (DS1) A SAS Heartbeat LED is Located at DS1 Color/State Definition on the motherboard. See the table at right Green: SAS Active for more information. Blinking Red: Solid On SAS Error USB7/8(3.0)

  • Page 59: 2-10 Sata/Sas Connections

    Pin Definitions Ten SATA 3 ports (I-SATA0-9) are located on the mother- Pin# Definition board. Please note that I-SATA4/5 are used with Supermicro Ground SuperDOMs which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with TX_P power pins built in, and no external cables are required.
  • Page 60 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Notes 2-38...

  • Page 61: 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 62: No Video

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 63: Memory Errors

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by test- ing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website http://www.supermicro. com for memory and CPU support and updates.
  • Page 64 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED, and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected.

  • Page 65: Technical Support Procedures

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

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out- wards to unlock it.

  • Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com.

  • Page 68: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the...

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX. The 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 screens.

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    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 to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 71 Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro X10DAX Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. Build Date: This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Event Logs Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit SMC Performance Tuning   Boot Feature ...

  • Page 73: Boot Feature

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Timing Tuning  The following memory timing-tuning settings will display: Memory Timing • CAS Latency • Current tCAS • tRCD • Current tRCD • • Current tRP • tRAS • Current tRAS Boot Feature  Quiet Boot Use this feature to select the screen display between POST messages or the OEM logo at bootup.

  • Page 74: Power Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response 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" Inter- rupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.

  • Page 75: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio •...
  • Page 76 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual codes to overwhelm the processor to damage the system during an attack. This feature is used in conjunction with the items: "Clear MCA," "VMX," "Enable SMX," and "Lock Chipset" for Virtualization media support. The options are Enable and Disable.

  • Page 77: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc- tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d sup- port by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 78 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual  CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Package C State limit Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, and No Limit.

  • Page 79: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chipset Configuration Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration setting may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. IIO Configuration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Feature When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a...

  • Page 80: Ioat Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual IIO2 Port 2A Link Speed Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E device installed on the PCI- E slot specified by the user. The options are Gen1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen2 (5 GT/s), Gen3 (8 GT/s), and Auto.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt Remapping Select Enable for Interrupt Remapping support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memo- ry Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Isoch) Select Enable for the Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through ATS to enhance system performance.

  • Page 82: Memory Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Early Snoop (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature) Select Enable for Early Snoop support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto. Isoc Mode Select Enable for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) require- ments.

  • Page 83: Dimm Information

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DIMM Information This item displays the status of a DIMM module as detected by the BIOS. P1-DIMMA1/A2, P1-DIMMB1/B2, P1-DIMMC1/C2, P1-DIMMD1/D2, P2- DIMME1/E2, P2-DIMMF1/F2, P2-DIMMG1/G2, and P2-DIMMH1/H2 Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. RAS Mode When Disable is selected, RAS is not supported.

  • Page 84: South Bridge Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Device Tagging Select Enable to support device tagging. The options are Disable and Enable. South Bridge Configuration  The following South Bridge information will display: USB Configuration  • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. Azalia Select Enabled to enable onboard Azalia audio devices. Select Auto for the BOIS to automatically enable Azalia support when an onboard Azalia device is detected.

  • Page 86: Sata Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the fol- lowing items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display: Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 5 This item indicates that a SATA port specified by the user is installed (present) or not. SATA Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected) Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be con-...

  • Page 88: Ssata Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE- SET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE- SET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 90: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE- SET initialization to the device.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to support PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error)/SERR (System Error) runtime error reporting for a PCI/PCI-E slot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.

  • Page 92: Trusted Computing

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual PCI Devices Option ROM Setting CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E x16 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU2 Slot 2 PCI-E x8 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU1 Slot 3 PCI-E x16 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU2 Slot 4 PCI-E x8 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU2 Slot 5 PCI-E x16 OPROM (Option...

  • Page 93: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are 0, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.
  • Page 94 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual NCT7904D HW Monitor This submenu displays system health monitoring information on the following items as detected by the BIOS: • CPU1 Temperature • CPU2 Temperature • PCH Temperature • System Temperature • Fan1 Speed - Fan7 Speed & FanA Speed •...
  • Page 95 Thunderbolt Add-on card is installed) Select Enabled to support Intel Thunderbolt Technology to enhance system per- formance if the optional Supermicro Thunderbolt Add-on card is installed in your system. Please refer to the product website for compatible Thunderbolt Add-on cards. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 96: Event Logs

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Event Logs Save & Exit Event Logs Boot Main Advanced Event Logs Security Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings.

  • Page 97: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup.

  • Page 98: Security Settings

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Security Boot Save & Exit Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required before the user entering the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 99: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
  • Page 100 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual • Boot Option #9 • Boot Option #10 • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1 •...

  • Page 101: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit Save & Exit 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 102 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are manufacture default settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-...

  • Page 103: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 104 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    To install these programs, click the icons to the right of these items. Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.

  • Page 106: Configuring Superdoctor® 5

    X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor® 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 107: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    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 108 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 "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
  • Page 110 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC pow- er cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.
  • 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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