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® Technology, Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen. 3.0 and up to 1866 MHz DDR3 memory. This motherboard was designed for SMC FatTwin 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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ..........
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Table of Contents Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions ........... 2-18 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-19 Video Connection ..................2-19 Ethernet Ports ..................2-20 Serial Port ....................2-20 Power Switch .................... 2-21 Connecting Cables ..................2-22 Fan Headers ..................... 2-23 TPM Header/Port 80 ................
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.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
Note 1: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details. Note 2: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...
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24-pin and the 8-pin power connectors to your power supply for adequate power delivery to your system. The 4-pin power connector is optional; however, Supermicro recommends that this connector also be plugged in for optimal power delivery.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual I/O Devices SATA Connections • SATA Ports Two (2) SATA 3.0 (I-SATA 0/1), Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports from Intel AHCI (I-SATA 2-5), • RAID RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows OS and Latest Linux Latest Kernel) SAS Ports (X9DRFF-7+/7T+ Only) •...
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Note 2: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...
Chapter 1: Overview Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Pro- cessors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_pro- cessor-based Fat Twin server platforms.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ motherboard was designed to be installed in Supermicro -Proprietary Fat Twin chassis as a integrated platform solution. Please refer to your server manual for power supply requirement.
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.
Chapter 1: Overview virtualization via Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR). The WPCM450R Controller is ideal for remote system management. The WPCM450R Controller interfaces with the host system via PCI connections to communicate with the graphics cores. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote keyboard/mouse/virtual media emulation.
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• 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.
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.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
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'.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
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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.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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, and then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' second.
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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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.
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.
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ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in 16 DIMM slots. Note: 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 installation.
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1600 1866 1866 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. Populating RDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor RDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity...
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1333, 1333 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. Populating RDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor RDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity...
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1066 1066 (QDP) 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. Intel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per...
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 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. 3. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 4.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN...
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Backplane USB 0/1 & FP USB 2 Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB0, Pin Definitions USB1), located on the I/O backplane, Pin# Definition provide rear USB support. In addi- tion, USB2 (JUSB2), located next to the 4-pin JIPMB1 connector, provides front USB support.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are Pin# Definition located on the I/O backplane. These P2V5SB SGND Ethernet ports support 10G LAN con- TD0+ Act LED nections on the X9DRFF-iT+/7T+, and TD0- P3V3SB 1G LAN connections on the X9DRFF- TD1+...
Chapter 2: Installation Power Switch A power switch (PWR_SW1) is located next to the VGA port on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for the location. 1. Power Switch LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN Intel JPL1 LAN CTRL X9DRFF-i(T)+_7(T)+ JPME1 Rev.1.02 JPME2 JNMI1 Nuvotun...
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables 12V 8-pin PWR Two 8-pin power connectors (JPW1/JPW2) and a Pin Definitions 4-pin power connector (JPW3) are located on the Pins Definition motherboard. In addition, two 8-pin power connectors 1- 4 Ground (HDD_PWR1/2) are also located onboard to provide +12V power supply to hard disk drive devices.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight 4-pin Pin# Definition (Fan1~Fan8), and one 3-pin (Fan9) Ground system/CPU/cooling fan headers on the +12V motherboard. The 4-pin fan headers are Tachometer backward compatible with the traditional PWR Modulation 3-pin fans.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual SATA DOM Power Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions A power connector for SATA DOM Pin# Definition (Disk_On_Module) devices is located at JSD1. Connect an appropriate cable here Ground to provide power support for your SATA Ground DOM devices. Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions...
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO/6-SGPIO Pin Definitions Four SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/ Pin# Definition Definition Output) headers (T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2) are located on the motherboard. These headers Ground Data support onboard Serial_Link interface connections. Load Ground Note: T-SGPIO 1/2 support onboard SATA...
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual NMI Header NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is Pin# Definition located at JNMI1. Refer to the table on the Control right for pin definitions. Ground LAN2 LAN1 A. JNMI1 IPMI_LAN Intel JPL1 LAN CTRL X9DRFF-i(T)+_7(T)+ JPME1 Rev.1.02...
Chapter 2: Installation Unit Identifier Switch UID Switch A Unit Identifier switch (SW1) and a UID Pin# Definition LED Indicator are located on the mother- Ground board. The UID switch is located next to the Ground power switch on the backplane. The UID Button In LED (UID_LED1) is located next to the UID Ground...
An optional battery backup accessory kit is required for BBU support. Please contact our sales at Supermicro to purchase a Bat- tery Backup Accessory kit. Also, contact our tech support for installation instructions and possible component updates.
Chapter 2: Installation 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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to en- Jumper Setting Definition able onboard VGA support. The default Enabled (Default) setting is on pins 1-2 to enable VGA Disabled support. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery ME Recovery Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firm- Jumper Setting Definition ware Recovery mode, which will limit Normal (Default) resource allocation for essential system ME Recovery operation only in order to maintain nor- mal power operation and management.
Chapter 2: Installation System Reset System Reset Jumper Settings Close the pins of JRST1 to reset BMC Jumper Setting Definition settings. See the table on the right for Pins 1-2 BMC Reset jumper settings. Pins 2-3 Normal (Default) SAS Enable (For X9DRFF-7+/7T+) SAS Support Enable Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPS1 to enable onboard...
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to con- Jumper Setting Definition nect the System Management Bus (I C) to Closed Enabled PCI-Express slots. The default setting is Open Disabled (Default) Open to disable the connection.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard LED Indicators Activity LED GLAN LEDs Link Speed LED There are two LAN ports (LAN1/2) on the Rear View (when facing the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has rear side of the chassis) two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right GLAN/TLAN Activity Indicator (Right) indicates connection and activity.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual HDD Activity LED HDD Activity LED Status An HDD Activity LED is located at Color or State Definition HDD_ACT LED1 on the motherboard. Green: Blinking HDD: Active When the HDD LED is blinking, an HDD HDD Disabled, or Failed device is active.
Chapter 2: Installation SAS Heartbeat LED SAS Heartbeat LED Status A SAS Heartbeat LED is located at Color/State Definition SAS_HB_LED1 on the motherboard. Green: Blinking SAS: Normal When LEDS2 is blinking, SAS is working Off or Red SAS: Disabled or Failed properly.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual UID LED Rear UID LED Status The Unit Identifier (UID) LED is located at Color/State Definition UID_LED1 on the motherboard. When this Blue: On Unit Identified LED is on, the unit that might be in need of service is identified.
RX_N Note: For more information on SATA HostRAID RX_P configuration, please refer to the Intel SATA and Ground LSI SAS HostRAID User's Guides posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com.. LAN2 LAN1 A. I-SATA0-5 B. L-SAS0-7 (X9DRFF-7+/7T+) IPMI_LAN Intel...
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 install- ing any hardware components.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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/RmaForm/). 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRFF-7/i. 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>...
<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.
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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 X9DRFF-i/7 (T)+ Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 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.
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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.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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 •...
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and above. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 4, and 6. 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.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti- tions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Recommended Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended by the manufacturer. Short Duration Power Limit During Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the processors default power setting and exceed the Short Duration Power limit. By increasing this value, the proces- sor can provide better performance for short duration.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS i350/X540 Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable Generation 1 support for this port. Select GEN2 to enable Generation 2 support for this port. Select GEN3 to enable Generation 3 support. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. IOU1_2-PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between IOU3 and PCI-e port.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual IOU2_2-PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between IOU3 and PCI-e port. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. CPU2 SXB1A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable Generation 1 support for this port. Select GEN2 to enable Generation 2 support for this port.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. Mirroring This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard. Memory mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS South Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip. PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information. Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip. Stepping: This item displays the status of the PCH stepping. USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Use this feature to enable the onboard SATA Option ROM or EFI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.. Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port.
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X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual SOL Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the SOL serial port. The options are Enabled and Dis- abled. Device Settings This item displays the settings of the SOL serial port. SOL Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of the SOL Port.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS acter Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI. Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS acter set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8, and ANSI. Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec- tion.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual ME Subsystem This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings. • ME BIOS Interface Version • ME Version Event Logs Select the Event Logs tab to access the following submenu items. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings ...
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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. System Event Log ...
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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 ...
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Set Boot Priority 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, etc. Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority. ...
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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ 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>.
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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.
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.
X9DRFF-i+/iT+/7+/7T+ Motherboard User’s Manual Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III (For Window OS Only) The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability.
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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 web- site at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
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(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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