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Supermicro X10DRFF-iG User Manual

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  • Page 1 X10DRFF-iG X10DRFF-iTG X10DRFF-CG X10DRFF-CTG 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

    It provides information for the installation and use of the X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600v3 Series processors (Socket R3) that offer new Intel Microarchitecture 22 nm pro- cessing technology, delivering system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets required for next-generation cloud computing.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself;...

  • 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

    Special Features ................... 1-12 System Health Monitoring ................1-12 Power Supply ....................1-13 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro ® Power Manager [SPM] is installed)............... 1-14 Management Engine (ME) ................1-14 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents IPMB ......................2-23 T-SGPIO 1/2 & S-SGPIO 1 Headers ............2-24 Jumper Settings .................... 2-25 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-25 LAN Enable/Disable ................. 2-25 CMOS Clear ..................... 2-26 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..............2-26 VGA Enable ....................2-27 BMC Enable ....................
  • Page 8 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Appendix B UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............B-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)....B-1 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device....B-1 viii...

  • 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 care and at- tention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Note 1: This motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro- proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
  • Page 10 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG 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 publication of the manual. The mother- board you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 Differences between X10DRFF-iG/-iTG/-CG/-CTG X10DRFF-iG X10DRFF-iTG X10DRFF-CG X10DRFF-CTG SAS Connections & LSI 3008 SAS Controller 10G-LAN (TLAN) (w/X540 LAN Controller) GLAN (w/i350 LANController) Note: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at...
  • Page 12 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Quick Reference PWR_SW1 IPMI_LAN1 LAN2 LAN1 JPB1 JPG1 JPL1 JVRM2 USB1 USB0 JVRM1 LAN CTRL JWD1 BIOS HDD_LED1 SAS CTRL Battery BAR CODE MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2...
  • Page 13 IPMI_dedicated LAN support by the ASpeed controller PWR_SW1 Power switch I-SATA 0-5 SATA 3.0 connectors supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA 0-5), (I-SATA4/I- SATA5: can be used as Supermicro SuperDOM (Disk-on-Module) with built-in power connectors) S-SATA 0-3 SATA 3.0 connectors (0-3) supported by Intel PCH SAS (0-3,4-7) SAS 3.0 connections (0-3, 4-7) supported by the LSI 3008 (for...
  • Page 14 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO1/2 Serial_Link General Purpose I/O headers 1/2 for SATA ports (I- SGPIO1 for I-SATA0-3, I-SGPIO2 for I-SATA4/5) S-SGPIO1 Serial_Link General Purpose I/O header for S-SATA ports (S-SA- TA0-3) (BP) USB Backpanel USB 3.0 ports 12/13 (USB0/1) 12/13 (3.0)

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Graphics Graphics controller via ASpeed 2400 BMC • Network Intel i350 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet con- troller for LAN 1/LAN 2 ports (X10DRFF-iG/CG) • Intel X540 10-Gigabit (T) Ethernet controller for LAN 1/LAN 2 ports (X10DRFF-iTG/CTG) • ASpeed AST 2400 Baseboard Controller (BMC) sup-...

  • Page 16: Peripheral Devices

    Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is in- stalled and a special power supply is used. See the note on Page 1-14.) • Management Engine (ME)
  • Page 17 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/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in informa- tion upon initial system power-on.

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual #2-8 #2-7 #1-8 #2-6 #1-7 #2-5 #1-6 VR12.5 VR12.5 #2-4 #1-5 5 PHASE 5 PHASE #2-3 145W 145W #1-4 #2-2 #1-3 #2-1 #1-2 #1-1 9.6G SNB CORE SNB CORE DDR4 DDR4 9.6G DMI2 #2 #3 DMI2...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E5-2600 v3 Series processors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation cloud computing.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG 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: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Overview ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi- cation defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a system, including its hardware, operating system, and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard-disk drives, and printers.

  • Page 22: Advanced Power Management

    Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed) The Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (IPNM) provides your system with ® real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support Department for assis- tance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 24 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 25: Product Disposal

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

  • Page 26: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual ‫القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫وفقا ل‬ ‫ينبغي التعامل معه‬ ‫هذا المنتج‬ ‫من‬ ‫التخلص النهائي‬ ‫عند‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Installation

    IPMI CODE SAS CODE BIOS LICENSE X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. 2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please use caution to...

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 29: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and that 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 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG 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. Press down on load Pull lever away from lever "Close 1st" socket 3. With the lever labeled "Close 1st" fully retracted, gently push down on the lever labeled "Open 1st"...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and index finger to loosen the lever and open the load plate. 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semicircle notches, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6.
  • Page 32 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. Gently close Push down and lock the the load plate lever labeled "Close 1st"...

  • Page 33: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

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

  • Page 34: Removing The Cpu And The Heatsink

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the CPU and the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or the motherboard.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for a list of recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to avoid damaging the DIMM modules or the motherboard. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1.
  • Page 36 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard The X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG motherboard supports up to 1024 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) or 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2133/1866/1600 MHz modules in 16 slots. Memory speed support depends on the CPUs installed in the motherboard.
  • Page 37 DDR4 Memory POR for Haswell-EP Chapter 2: Installation Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM ECC Memory Modules Speed (MT/s) Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Voltage (V) Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Ranks Per DIMM DIMM and Capacity (GB) 1 Slot Per 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Chann Type...

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

    Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1. Backpanel USB 3.0 Port 12 2. Backpanel USB 3.0 Port 13 3. IPMI-Dedicated LAN 4. Gigabit LAN 1 (X10DRFF-iG/CG), 10GbE LAN 1 (X10DRFF-iTG/CTG) 5. Gigabit LAN 2 (X10DRFF-iG/CG), 10GbE LAN 2 (X10DRFF-iTG/CTG) 6.

  • Page 39: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    See the layout below for the loca- tion of the power switch. 1. Back Panel USB12 (USB3.0) 2. Back Panel USB13 (USB3.0) 3. Power Switch BAR CODE MAC CODE IPMI CODE SAS CODE BIOS LICENSE X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 2-17...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Ports

    Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel on the moth- erboard. These Ethernet ports support 1_Gigabit LANs on the X10DRFF-iG/CG, and 10_Gigabit LANs on the X10DRFF-iTG/CTG. In addition, an IPMI-dedicated LAN is located next to USB ports on the back panel.

  • Page 41: Unit Identifier Button/Uid Led Indicators

    IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI user's guide posted on our website @ http://www.super- micro.com. 1. UID Switch 2. Rear UID LED BAR CODE MAC CODE IPMI CODE SAS CODE BIOS LICENSE X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 2-19...

  • Page 42: Connecting Cables

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables Power Connectors 12V 8-pin Power Connec- tor (JPW1/JPW2) Two 8-pin power connectors (JPW1/ JPW2) Pin Definitions provide main power to the motherboard, while Pins Definition other two 8-pin power connectors (HDD_PWR1/ 1 through 4...

  • Page 43: Fan Headers

    SAS CTRL G. Fan 7 Battery BAR CODE H. Fan 8 MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 I. Rear Fan 1 (Proprietary) BIOS LICENSE J. Rear Fan 2 (Proprietary) JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 2-21...

  • Page 44: Tpm/Port 80 Header

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual TPM/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/ Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 LCLK to provide TPM support and Port 80 LFRAME# <(KEY)>...

  • Page 45: Connector

    LAN2 LAN1 JPB1 B. JIPMB1 JPG1 JPL1 JVRM2 USB1 USB0 JVRM1 LAN CTRL JWD1 BIOS HDD_LED1 SAS CTRL Battery BAR CODE MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 2-23...

  • Page 46: T-Sgpio 1/2 & S-Sgpio 1 Headers

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO 1/2 & S-SGPIO 1 Headers T-SGPIO1/2 & S-SGPIO2 Headers Pin Definitions Three SGPIO (Serial Link Gener- Pin# Definition Definition al Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. T- Ground Data SGPIO1/2 support onboard I-SATA...

  • Page 47: Jumper Settings

    LAN Enable/Disable LAN Enable JPL1 enables or disables GbE LAN ports Jumper Settings 1/2 on the X10DRFF-iG/CG and 10GbE Jumper Setting Definition LAN ports 1/2 on the X10DRFF-iTG/CTG. Pins 1-2 Enabled (default) See the table on the right for jumper set-...

  • Page 48: Cmos Clear

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

  • Page 49: Vga Enable

    VGA Enabled JPB1 JPG1 JPL1 BMC Enabled USB1 JVRM2 USB0 JVRM1 LAN CTRL JWD1 BIOS HDD_LED1 SAS CTRL Battery BAR CODE MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 2-27...

  • Page 50: Manufacturer Mode Select

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Manufacturer Mode Select ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close pin 2 and pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 Jumper Setting Definition to bypass SPI flash security and force the Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) system to operate in the manufacturer...

  • Page 51: Onboard Led Indicators

    A. LAN1/2 LEDs JPL1 USB1 JVRM2 USB0 B. IPMI LAN LEDs JVRM1 LAN CTRL JWD1 BIOS HDD_LED1 SAS CTRL Battery BAR CODE MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 2-29...

  • Page 52: Hdd Activity Led

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual HDD Activity LED HDD Activity LED Status The HDD Activity LED is located at Color/State Definition HDD_LED1 on the motherboard. When Green: HDD: Active HDD_LED1 is blinking, HDD is active. Blinking See the table on the right for more in- formation.

  • Page 53: Sas Heartbeat Led (For X10Drff-Cg/Ctg)

    A. SAS Heartbeat LED JPB1 JPG1 JPL1 B. Motherboard Fault USB1 JVRM2 USB0 JVRM1 LAN CTRL JWD1 BIOS HDD_LED1 SAS CTRL Battery BAR CODE MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 2-31...

  • Page 54: 2-10 Sata/Sas Connections

    All these SATA 3.0 ports are Pin# Definition supported by the Intel PCH C612. I-SATA4/5, the yellow con- Ground nectors with power pins built-in, are used with Supermicro TX_P SuperDOM (Disk-on-Module) connectors, and do not require TX_N external power cables. SuperDOMs are backward-compatible...

  • Page 55: Sas Ports (X10Drff-Cg/Ctg Only)

    JPB1 A. SAS0-3 JPG1 JPL1 B. SAS4-7 JVRM2 USB1 USB0 JVRM1 LAN CTRL JWD1 BIOS HDD_LED1 SAS CTRL Battery BAR CODE MAC CODE JPW2 IPMI CODE SAS CODE SAS4-7 BIOS LICENSE JSD1 JSD2 CPU1 X10DRFF-iG Rev. 1.01 CPU2 JPW1 2-33...
  • Page 56 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-34...

  • Page 57: 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 58: System Boot Failure

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual No Video If the power is on but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1.

  • Page 59: When The System Becomes Unstable

    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 60: 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 61 An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www. supermicro.com/RmaForm/. • Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our Technical Support department. We can be reached by email at support@supermicro.com.

  • Page 62: Battery Removal And Installation

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG 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 63: 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 64: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/ CTG. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility screens.

  • Page 66: Main Setup

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 67 Day MM/DD/YYYY 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 X10DRFF-iG BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 68: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or an wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 69: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 70: Cpu Configuration

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio •...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS codes to overwhelm the processor to damage the system during an attack. This feature is used in conjunction with the items: "Clear MCA," "VMX," "Enable SMX," and "Lock Chipset" for Virtualization media support. The options are Enable and Disable.

  • Page 72: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc- tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d sup- port by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU P State Control (Available when Power Technology  is set to Custom) EIST (P-states) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 74: Chipset Configuration

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual CPU T State Control (Available when Power Technology  is set to Custom) ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T-States Select Enable to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IOU1 (II0 PCIe Port 3) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto. II01 PORT 3A Link Speed This item configures the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 76 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual No Snoop Select Enable to support no-snoop mode for each CB device. The options are Disable and Enable. Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support which will allow certain transactions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued earlier.

  • Page 77: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Link Frequency Select Use this item to select the desired frequency for QPI Link connections. The op- tions are 6.4GB/s, 8.0GB/s, 9.6GB/s, Auto, and Auto Limited. Link L0p Enable Select Enable for the QPI link to enter the L0p state for power saving. The op- tions are Enable and Disable.

  • Page 78: Dimm Information

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Enable ADR Use this item to configure Automatic Diagnostic Repository (ADR) settings to enhance memory performance. The options are Disabled, ADR + Batterybacked DIMMs, and ADR + NVDIMMs. DRAM RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) Baseline Use this item to set the run-time power-limit baseline for the DRAM modules. The options are Disable, DRAM RAPL Mode 0, and DRAM RAPL Mode 1.

  • Page 79: South Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this item is set to Enable, the PCH (Platform Control Hub) will read and write-back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.
  • Page 80 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) Hand-Off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Ex- tensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 81: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the fol- lowing items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 82 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

  • Page 83: Ssata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 0~ Port 5 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging support for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.
  • Page 84 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 This item displays the information detected on the installed on the sSATA port. specified by the user. • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active.
  • Page 86 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings. • General ME Configuration • Operational Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Features • ME Firmware Status #1 •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SR-IOV (Available if the system supports Single-Root Virtualization) Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum Payload Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.

  • Page 88: Super Io Configuration

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Onboard LAN2 Option ROM/Onboard Video Option ROM Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1, LAN Port2 or the onboard video device used for system boot. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is PXE, for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled, and for Onboard Video Option ROM is Legacy.

  • Page 89: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redi- rection. The options are COM and SOL. Serial Port Console Redirection  COM 1 (Available when COM1 port is detected) COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
  • Page 90 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space. Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SOL/COM2 SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL/COM2 port for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 92 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings (Available when EMS Console Redirection is enabled) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

  • Page 94: Acpi Settings

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual port to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect. The options are Enabled and Disabled. TPM State Select Enabled to use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings to enhance system data security.

  • Page 95: 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 96: View Smbios Event Log

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Bmc Network Configuration

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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.

  • Page 99: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password when the user's entering the BIOS setup utility. Select Always for the system to prompt for a password at bootup and when the user's entering the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 100: Key Management

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot Mode This item allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support Compatibility Support Module (CSM) to enhance system security.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Delete KEK (Key Exchange Key)  Select <Yes> to confirm deletion of the KEK from the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM). Set New KEK (Key Exchange Key)  Select <Yes> to confirm that a new KEK will be set in the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM).

  • Page 102: Delete Dbx

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Forbidden Signatures Delete DBX  Select <Yes> to confirm deletion of the DBX files from the Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM). Set New DBX  Select <Yes> to confirm that the new DBX files will be downloaded to the Non- Volatile RAM (NVRAM).

  • Page 103: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to indicate how many seconds the system shall wait for the BIOS setup activation key to respond before the system starts to boot. The default setting is 1. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot.
  • Page 104 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual • Dual Boot Order #7 • Dual Boot Order #8 • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 •...

  • Page 105: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 106 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are manufacturer default settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-...

  • Page 107: Appendix A Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix A Software Installation Instructions A-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 108: A-2 Installing Superdoctor5

    X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual A-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information, such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 109: B-1 An Overview To The Uefi Bios

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 110 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 111 Appendix B: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below. 5.
  • Page 112 X10DRFF-iG/iTG/CG/CTG Motherboard User’s Manual 6. After the process of BIOS recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
  • Page 113 Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should the buying party use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, the buying party agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands,...

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