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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X9DR7-TF+ X9DRE-TF+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600(v2) ® Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for correct system setup.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

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

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 Video Connection ..................2-19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-20 Ethernet Ports ..................2-21 Unit Identifier Switch ................2-22 Front Control Panel ..................2-23 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............... 2-24 NMI Button ....................2-24 Power LED ....................2-24 HDD LED ....................
  • Page 8 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard LED Indicators ................2-40 10G_LAN LEDs ..................2-40 IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ............... 2-40 Onboard Power LED ................2-41 BMC Heartbeat LED ................2-41 SAS Activity LED (X9DR7-TF+ Only) ............2-42 SAS Fault LED (X9DR7-TF+ Only) ............2-42 2-10 Serial ATA Connections .................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
  • Page 10 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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

    Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Layout COM1 USB2&3 USB0&1 JPL1 FAN5 LEM1 CTRL KB/Mouse CTRL IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 CPU2 COM2 X9DR7-TF+ JBT1 Rev. 1.00 Battery JPI2C1 JBAT1 CPU1 JWP1 I-SATA3 JPW3 JPW2 JSD1 CTRL L-SAS 4~7 L-SAS 0~3 JPS1 FAN1 Note 1: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.
  • Page 12 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Quick Reference COM1 USB2&3 USB0&1 JPL1 FAN5 LEM1 CTRL KB/Mouse CTRL IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 CPU2 COM2 X9DR7-TF+ JBT1 Rev. 1.00 Battery JPI2C1 JBAT1 CPU1 JWP1 I-SATA3 JPW3 JPW2 JSD1 CTRL L-SAS 4~7 L-SAS 0~3 JPS1 FAN1 Notes: •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Overview X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 10G_LAN1/10G_LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 Management Engine (ME) Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) Mode JPME2 Management Engine (ME)
  • Page 14 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual (I-)SATA 2-5 Intel APCH SATA 2.0 Connectors 2-5 (L)SAS SAS Connections 0-3, 4-7 supported by LSI SAS Con- troller (for X9DR7-TF+) Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) (CPU2)Slots 3/5 CPU2 Slot3/CPU2 Slot5 PCI-Exp. 3.0 x16 ( C P U 1 ) S l o t s 1 / 2 / 4 , CPU1 Slot1/CPU1 Slot2/CPU1 Slot4/CPU2 Slot6 (CPU2)Slot6 PCI-Exp.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features • Dual Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R ® LGA 2011); each processor supports four full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with sup- port 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

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Integrated IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450R BMC Serial (COM) Port • Two (2) Fast UART 16550 Connection: 9-pin RS-232 port (One Port and One Header) Super I/O • Winbond Super I/O 83527 Peripheral USB Devices Devices...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Overview Fan Control • Fan status monitoring with firmware thermal man- agement via IPMI • Low noise fan speed control • System PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) Management 2.0 support • System resource alert via SuperDoctor ® • SuperDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI ®...

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual CPU REAR Socket 01 PROCESSOR E5-2600 (v2) CPU FRONT Socket 00 PROCESSOR E5-2600 (v2) #2 x8 SYSTEM BIOS RJ45 C602-J RJ45 PEG [3:0] PEG -7:0] REAR REAR HERMON TPM HDR VGA CONN System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard.

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Pro- ® cessors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the PCH C602J chipset, the X9DR7-TF+/ X9DRE-TF+ motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based HPC/Cluster/Database servers.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 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. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.

  • Page 22: Super I/O

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges. Super I/O The Super I/O supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs).

  • Page 23: Management Engine (Me)

    Chapter 1: Overview Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the PCH, pro- vides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms. Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphic Cores with PCI interface, creating multi-media...
  • Page 24 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual • Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features • Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection. • Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line In- terface), and Web Browser UI • 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/...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance.
  • Page 26 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 27: Product Disposal

    Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 28: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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

    Chapter 2: Installation Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it first before add- ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 30 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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' 3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Use your index finger and your thumb to loosen the lever and open the load plate. Align Pin1 of the CPU with Pin 1 of the CPU Socket. 2. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket.
  • Page 32 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual 4. 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. Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. Push down and lock the level 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 under- neath.

  • Page 34: Removing The Heatsink

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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. 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-DIMMA1.
  • Page 36 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard The X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ motherboard supports up to 1.5 TB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 768 Gb of Registered (RDIMM) or 128 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/ Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz of 240-pin 4-channel memory in 24 DIMM slots.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
  • Page 38 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Capacity Channel (DPC) DIMM Per DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...

  • Page 40: Motherboard Installation

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 41: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4.

  • Page 42: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 COM1 USB2&3 USB0&1...

  • Page 43: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM) Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin # Definition Pin # Definition COM2) are located on the mother- board. COM1 is located on the Back- plane I/O panel. COM2, located close to PCI-E Slot1, provides front access support.

  • Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) FP USB (4/5, 6/7, USB 9) Backplane Pin Definitions USB (0/1, 2/3) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin Definitions USB 4, 6, 9 USB 5, 7 0/1, USB 2/3) are located on the I/O Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Pin# Definition...

  • Page 45: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two 10_Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, Pin# Definition LAN2) are located on the I/O back- P2V5SB SGND plane on the motherboard. In addition, TD0+ Act LED an IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located TD0- P3V3SB above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane TD1+ Link 100 LED (Yel-...

  • Page 46: Unit Identifier Switch

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch UID Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Pin# Definition Indicators are located on the motherboard. Ground The UID Switch is located next to the LAN 2/4 Ground ports on the backplane. The Rear UID LED Button In (LE2) is located next to the UID Switch.

  • Page 47: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro's server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 48: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located...

  • Page 49: Hdd Led

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 SB/UID_SW cable here to indicate HDD activ- HD Active ity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 50: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID UID LED LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Red_LED-Cathode/OH/Fan Fail/ 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Power Fail5.5V.SB Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and Blue_UID LED UID LED connections.

  • Page 51: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 52: Connecting Cables

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors PS_ON (JPW2/3) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification.

  • Page 53: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU Pin# Definition fan headers (Fan 1-Fan 6, Fan A, Fan B) Ground on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans +12V headers are backward compatible with Tachometer the traditional 3-pin fans. The fan speeds Thermal Manage- are controlled by firmware thermal man- ment...

  • Page 54: Internal Speaker

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Overheat Led/Fan Fail

    Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 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)> Use this header to enhance system LRESET# +5V (X) performance and data security.

  • Page 56: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I Pin# Definition Connector (JPI C1) monitors power Clock supply, fan and system temperatures. Data See the table on the right for pin PWR Fail definitions.

  • Page 57: T-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pin# Definition Definition Purpose Input/Output) headers are lo- cated at J17/J18 on the motherboard. Ground Data These headers support Serial_Link Load Ground interface for onboard SATA connec- Clock tions.

  • Page 58: Standby Power Connector

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Standby Power Connector Standby PWR Pin Definitions A header for the standby power con- Pin# Definition nector is located at JSTBY1. Connect an appropriate cable here to provide Ground power support for your PCI-E devices. Ground BBU Header (Optional for the X9DR7-TF+ Only) A Battery-Backup Unit (BBU) header is located at JS3 on the X9DR7-TF+.

  • Page 59: Jumper Settings

    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.

  • Page 60: Cmos Clear

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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.

  • Page 61: Vga Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 62: Management Engine (Me) Recovery

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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.

  • Page 63: Sas Enable (X9Dr7-Tf+ Only)

    Chapter 2: Installation SAS Enable (X9DR7-TF+ Only) SAS Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPS1 allows the user to enable Jumper Setting Definition onboard LSI SAS support. The default Enabled (Default) setting is on 1-2 to enable SAS connec- Disabled tions 0-3, 4-7. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 64: Onboard Led Indicators

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard LED Indicators 10G_LAN LEDs Link Speed LED Activity LED There are two 10G_LAN ports on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right 10G_LAN Activity Indicator (Right) indicates connection and activity.

  • Page 65: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 LED Color Definition on the motherboard. When this LED is on, System Off (PWR cable not connected) the system is on. Be sure to turn off the Green System On system and unplug the power cord before...

  • Page 66: Sas Activity Led (X9Dr7-Tf+ Only)

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Activity LED (X9DR7-TF+ Only) SAS Activity LED Status A SAS Activity LED is located at LEDS1 Color/State Definition on the motherboard. When LEDS1 is Green: SAS: Normal blinking, SAS connections function nor- Blinking mally. See the table on the right for more information.

  • Page 67: 2-10 Serial Ata Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA/SAS Pin Definitions There are six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0- I-SATA 5) located on the motherboard. Pin# Definition I-SATA 0/1 support SATA 3.0 and I-SATA Ground 2-5 are SATA 2.0 ports. These ports provide TX_P serial-link signal connections, which are TX_N...
  • Page 68 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-44...

  • Page 69: 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 70: System Boot Failure

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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. System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following:...

  • Page 71: Memory Errors

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Memory Errors When a No-Memory Beep Code is issued by the system, check the following: 1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our Website @ http://www.
  • Page 72 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual 4. System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans, and CPU/system fans, etc., work properly. Check Hardware Monitoring set- tings in the BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are within the normal range.

  • Page 73: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 74: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 75: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.

  • Page 76: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the <Del>...

  • Page 78: Starting The Setup Utility

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re- covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and press <Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format.

  • Page 80: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Select the Advanced tab to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes- sages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages.
  • Page 81 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 82 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual • CPU Stepping • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache •...
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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.
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: North Bridge

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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. This item displays the time period during which short duration power is maintained.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed for the slot specified above. The options are Gen1 (Generation 1), Gen2 and Gen3. CPU1 Slot 2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed for the slot specified above.
  • Page 88 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is specified in the specification. The options are Auto, Force DDR3- 800, Force DDR3-1066, Force DDR3-1333, Force DDR3-1600 and Force SPD. Channel Interleaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods.
  • Page 90 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual South Bridge Configuration 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.
  • Page 91 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 92 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Launch Storage OpROM Priority In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and UEFI-compatible), this feature speci- fies what ROM to launch. The options are UEFI only and Legacy only. PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Slot 3 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM, CPU1 Slot 4 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU2 Slot 5 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM, CPU2 Slot 6 PCI-E 3.0 x 8 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on a slot specified above.
  • Page 94 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual This item displays the settings of Serial Port 1. Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 (COM). Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.

  • Page 95: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1, COM2 These two submenus allow the user to configure the following Console Redirection settings for a COM Port specified by the user. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 96 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.

  • Page 97: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Console Redirection Settings (for EMS)  This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server.
  • Page 98 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual pend Disabled to use power-reduced mode. Power will only be supplied to limited components (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the system. The options are S1 (CPU Stop Clock) and Suspend Disabled. NUMA (NON-Uniform Memory Access) This feature enables the Non-Uniform Memory Access ACPI support.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM Enable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled. TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently ac- tive or deactivated.
  • Page 100 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual ME Subsystem This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings. • ME BIOS Interface Version • ME Version iSCSI Configuration: This item displays iSCSI configuration information: iSCSI Initiator Name This item displays the name of the iSCSI Initiator, which is a unique name used in the world.

  • Page 101: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • Adapter PBA • Chip Type • PCI Device ID • PCI Bus:Device:Function • Link Status • Factory MAC Address / Alternate MAC Address Event Logs Select the Event Logs tab to access the following submenu items. 4-25...

  • Page 102: Change Smbios Event Log Settings

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number from 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This item allows the user to decide how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log.

  • Page 104: Ipmi

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 ...
  • Page 105 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. Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error...

  • Page 106: Boot

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

  • Page 107: Security

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to select a EFI boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Select the desired boot device to delete. Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.

  • Page 108: Save & Exit

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 109 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.
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  • Page 111: 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.
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  • Page 113: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in- stalled.

  • Page 114: Configuring Superdoctor® Iii

    X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ 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 The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability.
  • Page 115 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SD III utility and user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperoDoctor II.
  • Page 116 X9DR7-TF+/X9DRE-TF+ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 117 (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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