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  • Page 1 X9DRFF X9DRFF-7 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

    Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen. 3.0 and 1600 MHz DDR3 memory. This motherboard is ideal for 4U Fat Twin server platforms. Please refer to our Website (http://www.supermicro.com) for CPU and memory support updates. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother- board, and provides detailed information about the Intel C602-J chipset.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 damage to the components or injury to yourself Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information 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

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Processor and Chipset Overview..............1-11 Special Features ................... 1-12 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Super I/O ....................... 1-14 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ..........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Standby Power ..................2-21 Fan Headers ..................... 2-22 TPM Header/Port 80 ................2-22 IPMB ......................2-23 SATA Device Power Connector ..............2-23 T-SGPIO1/2 & 6-SGPIO1 Headers ............2-24 Power Connector Header for Failed System LED Header ..... 2-24 Internal Speaker ..................
  • Page 8 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Battery Installation ................... 3-5 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-6 Returning Merchandise for Service..............3-7 Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ...................... 4-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ................4-1 How To Change the Configuration Data ............4-2 Starting the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ......................

  • 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. This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMC-proprietary system as a part of an integrated system platform.
  • Page 10 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 shown in this manual.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Rev. 1.10A L-SAS3 L-SAS2 CPU1 L-SAS1 L-SAS0 CLOSE 1st L-SAS4-7 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 USB2 OPEN 1st I-SATA4 I-SATA5 JSD1 JFLED1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st Note: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.
  • Page 12 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRFF(-7) Quick Reference VGA1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 CTRL CTRL CTRL BUZZER Intel LEDS2 LED3 BATTERY CTRL X9DRFF Rev. 1.10A L-SAS3 L-SAS2 CPU1 L-SAS1 L-SAS0 CLOSE 1st L-SAS4-7 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 USB2 OPEN 1st I-SATA4 I-SATA5 JSD1 JFLED1 CPU2...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Overview X9DRFF(-7) Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter JFLED2 Failed System LED Enable Closed (Disabled) C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 14 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Power Switch/LED Indicator (SW1) Unit Identifier Button (JUIDB1) USB0/USB1 Control Panel USB 0/ USB1 Ports USB2 Front Panel USB 2 Port VGA1 (Control Panel) VGA Port X9DRFF(-7) LED Indicators Description State Status BMC Activity LED Green: Blinking BMC Active LED1 UID LED...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features • Dual Intel E5-2600 Series (Socket R) processors; ® each processor supports four full-width Intel Quick- Path 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

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual • • RAID SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows) • SATA RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux) • SAS RAID 0, 1, 10 (X9DRFF-7 Only) Integrated IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450R BMC Serial (COM) Port •...
  • Page 17 Note 1: CPU Maximum Thermal Design Power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chassis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual CPU1 CPU2 Socket 00 Socket 01 E5-2600 E5-2600 PCI-E 3.0 x16 PCI-E 3.0 x16 JPCIE1 JPCIE2 SAS2 Conn PCIE 3.0 x8 SAS2 Conn SAS2308 SATA GEN 3 SAS2 Conn SAS2 Conn PCIE 2.0 x1 PCH C602 SAS2 Conn 82574L SAS2 Conn...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600 Series (Socket R) processors and the C602-J chipset, the X9DRFF(-7) motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based 4U Fat Twin server platforms.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 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: Super I/O

    SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption. Note 1: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 2: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used interchangeably in this section.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Nuvoton Wpcm450 Controller

    Chapter 1: Overview Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller Note: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used interchangeably in this section. The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphic Cores with PCI interface, creating multi-media virtualization via Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR).
  • Page 24 • RMCP+ protocol supported Note 1: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 2: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used interchangeably in this section.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    The following statements are industry-standard warnings provided to warn the user of situations when potential bodily injury may occur. 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 26 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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. ‫ كيلعف ةحيحص ريغ ةقيرطب ةيراطبلا لادبتسا ةلاح يف راجفنا نم رطخ كانه‬ ‫ةيراطبلا لادبتسا‬...

  • 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. Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y regla- mentos nacionales.

  • Page 28: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • 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 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Pull lever away from Press down on Load the the socket Lever labeled 'Close 1st' Pin 1 3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 3.
  • Page 32 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 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 under- neath.

  • Page 34: Removing The Heatsink

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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. 1.

  • 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- DIMM #1A.
  • Page 36 ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz memory in 4-channel (per CPU) 8 DIMM slots. Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation.
  • Page 37 1066, 1333, 1600 DRx4 16GB 1066, 1333 1066, 1333, 1600 QRx4 16GB 32GB 1066 QRx8 16GB 1066 Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm. 2-13...
  • Page 38 1066, 1333 1066,1333 Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro. com/support/resources/mem.cfm. Other Important Notes and Restrictions • For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules of the same type, same speed and same operating frequency on the motherboard.

  • Page 39: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 40: Installing The Motherboard

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4.

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

    Chapter 2: Installation Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Control Panel I/O Connectors and Ports X9DRFF Rev.

  • Page 42: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Control Panel USB Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB0, & FP USB 2 Pin Definitions USB1), located on the I/O Control Pin# Definition Panel, provides rear USB support. In addition, USB2, located next to the 4-pin power connectors (JP3/JP4), provides front USB support.

  • Page 43: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, Pin# Definition LAN2) are located on the I/O Control P2V5SB SGND Panel on the motherboard. In ad- TD0+ Act LED dition, an IPMI LAN is also on the TD0- P3V3SB Control Panel.

  • Page 44: Power Switch/Led Indicator

    LED indicator (LED1) are used to identify a unit that may be in need of service. Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our Website @http://www.supermicro.com. UID LED VGA1...

  • Page 45: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables An 8-pin power connector (JP5) and two 4-pin 12V 8-pin PWR 12V 4-pin PWR power connectors (JP3/JP4) are located on the Pin Definitions Pin Definitions motherboard. These power connectors meet the Pins Definition Pins Definition SSI EPS 12V specification. To provide adequate 1- 4 Ground Ground...

  • Page 46: Fan Headers

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has two system/CPU/ Pin# Definition fan headers (Fan1/Fan2) on the moth- Ground erboard. These 4-pin fan headers are +12V backward compatible with the traditional Tachometer 3-pin fans. The fan speeds are controlled PWR Modulation via firmware management via IPMI inter- (Available for 4-pin...

  • Page 47: Ipmb

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. Clock No Connection SATA Device Power Connector A power connector for SATA DOM DOM PWR...

  • Page 48: T-Sgpio1/2 & 6-Sgpio1 Headers

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO1/2 & 6-SGPIO1 Headers T-SGPIO/6-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/ Pin# Definition Definition Output) headers are located on the motherboard. In addition, a 6-SGPIO1 is located on X9DRFF-7 Ground Data motherboard. These headers support onboard Se- Load Ground rial_Link interface connections.

  • Page 49: Internal Speaker

    Chapter 2: Installation Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The Internal Speaker, located at SP1, Pin# Definitions can be used to provide audible indica- Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In tions for various beep codes. See the Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 50: Jumper Settings

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 51: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear 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 52: Vga Enable

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 53: Sas Enable (X9Drff-7 Only)

    Chapter 2: Installation C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to Jumper Setting Definition connect the System Management Bus Closed Enabled C) to PCI-Express slots. The default Open Disabled (Default) setting is Open to disable the connec- tion.

  • Page 54: Failed System Led Enable

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Failed System LED Enable Failed System LED Enable Jumper Settings Use the jumper JFLED2 to enable Failed Jumper Setting Definition System LED to indicate a system that Open Enabled has failed. See the table on the right for Closed Disabled (Default) jumper settings.

  • Page 55: Onboard Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard LED Indicators Activity LED GLAN LEDs Link Speed LED There are two GLAN ports (JLAN1/2) Rear View (when facing the on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN rear side of the chassis) port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on GLAN Activity Indicator (Right) the right indicates connection and activ- LED Settings...

  • Page 56: Sas Activity Led (X9Drff-7 Only)

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Activity LED (X9DRFF-7 Only) SAS Activity LED Status A SAS Activity LED is located at LED3 on Color/State Definition the motherboard. When LED3 is blinking, Green: Blinking SAS: Active SAS is active and working properly. See the table at right for more information.

  • Page 57: Pwr Fail/Fan Fail/Oh (Overheat) Led

    Chapter 2: Installation PWR Fail/Fan Fail/OH (Overheat) LED PWR Fail/Fan Fail/OH LED LED Settings Connect an LED cable to LED2 to use the Power Color/State Definition Fail/Fan Fail/Overheat LED. When LED2 is on, OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail (Solid On: Overheat, possible system overheating, fan failure or power Fast Blinking: Fan Fail failure has occurred.

  • Page 58: Bmc Activity Led

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual BMC Activity LED BMC Activity LED Status A BMC Activity LED is located at DP1 on the Color or State Definition motherboard. When DP1 is blinking, BMC Green: Blinking BMC: Active is active. See the table at right for more BMC Disabled, or Failed information.

  • Page 59: 2-10 Sata/Sas Connections

    Note: For more information on SATA or SAS- Ground RAID configuration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID or LSI MegaRAID User's Guide posted on our Website @ http://www.supermicro.com.. A. I-SATA0 (SATA 3.0) VGA1 B. I-SATA1 (SATA 3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 C.
  • Page 60 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-36...

  • 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: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    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 63: 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 64 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.com). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in- curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
  • Page 68 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRFF(-7). It also pro- vides 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. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the <Del>...

  • Page 70: How To Change The Configuration Data

    <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re- covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test.
  • Page 71 This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2012). System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DRFF (-7) Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

  • Page 72: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> 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.
  • Page 73 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 74 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Socket 1 CPU Information, Socket 2 CPU Information  This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPUs installed in Socket 1 and Socket 2. • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • CPU Stepping •...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS RTID (Record Types IDs) This feature displays the total number of Record Type IDs for local and remote pools. The options are Optimal and Alternate. Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per- formance.
  • Page 76 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) ®...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off.

  • Page 78: North Bridge

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time (in seconds) during which long duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0. Recommended Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS OS). The higher the address, the less resources are allocated to PCI devices. The options are 0x80000000, 0xA0000000, and 0xC0000000. IIO 1 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings for the PCIe ports to determine how the available PCI-Express lanes will be distributed between the PCI-Exp.
  • Page 80 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual 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. DIMM Configuration This section displays the following DIMM information. Current Memory Mode This item displays the current memory mode. Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Channel Interleaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3, Way, and 4 Way. Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way.
  • Page 82 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information. Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip. Stepping: This item displays the PCH stepping. USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS. All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports/devices.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. The following are displayed depending on your selection: IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected: Serial-ATA (SATA) Controller 0~1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller, and set the compatibility mode.
  • Page 84 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Launch Storage Add-on Card OpROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are multiple Option ROMs available in the system.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a de- vice installed on the slot specified above.
  • Page 86 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip: This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard. COM1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are En- abled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 1.

  • Page 87: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IRQ=3, IO=3E8h; IRQ=5, IO=2E8h; IRQ=7, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; SOL Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified.
  • Page 88 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.

  • Page 89: Console Redirection Settings (For Ems)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.

  • Page 90: Acpi Settings

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 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 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS) Configuration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 92 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual CPU: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Chipset: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting. TXT (LT-SX) Support: This item indicates if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Note: Be sure to format your TPM module before enabling TXT (LT-SX) support for this feature to work properly.

  • Page 93: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 94 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before an 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 95: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
  • Page 96 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. BMC Network Configuration ...

  • Page 97: Boot

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Set Boot Priority 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device, etc. Use these items to specify the sequence of boot device priority. ...

  • Page 98: Security

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual 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 99: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 100 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ- ous values, select Yes to load the values previous saved, or select No to keep the changes you've made so far.

  • Page 101: 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 102 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 103: 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 104: Configuring Superdoctor Iii (For Window Os Only

    X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III (For Window OS Only) 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 105 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/soft- ware/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
  • Page 106 X9DRFF/X9DRFF-7 Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
  • 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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