X9DRG-HF X9DRG-HTF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.
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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 X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) which offers QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1) providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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.
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X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview...................................................................1-11 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-12 1-4 PC Health Monitoring...........................................
Table of Contents Universal Serial Bus (USB)....................................................................... 2-19 Video Connection...................................................................................... 2-19 Ethernet Ports........................................................................................... 2-20 Unit Identifier Switch................................................................................. 2-21 Front Control Panel............................................
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................................ 3-1 3-2 Technical Support Procedures......................................................................... 3-5 3-3 Battery Removal and Installation..................................................................... 3-6 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. This motherboard was designed to be used in a Supermicro GPU server.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Layout USB/0/1 LE4 SW1 S/IO JPB1 JVGA1 JWD1 JLAN2 JLAN1 IPMI LAN PHY DM1 LAN CTRL DM2 JI2C2 JI2C1 JRK1 P1-DIMMD S-SATA0 S-SATA1 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPCIE1 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 P1-DIMMC JWP1 JOH1JSPK1 JSD1 PCH Battery JPW10 JPBR1 JPME1 BIOS JBT1 JTPM1 J29 J30 JPCIE5 CPU1 Slot1 PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) JPCIE6 PCH Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) JPME2 BMC CTRL JPL1 JCOM1 JPG1 CPU1 CPU1Slot1PCI-E 3.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Quick Reference USB/0/1 LE4 SW1 S/IO JPB1 JVGA1 JWD1 JCOM1 JPG1 IPMI LAN PHY DM1 LAN CTRL DM2 JI2C2 JI2C1 JRK1 P1-DIMMD S-SATA0 S-SATA1 S-SATA2 S-SATA3 JPCIE1 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 P1-DIMMC JWP1 JOH1JSPK1 JSD1 PCH Battery JPW10 JPBR1 JPME1 BIOS JBT1 JTPM1 J29 J30 JPCIE5 CPU1 Slot1 PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) JPCIE6 PCH Slot6 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 Management Engine (ME) Recovery Mode Enable Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 Management Engine (ME) Manufacture Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Connectors Connectors Description Battery Onboard CMOS Battery
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual (CPU1) Slot1/ Slot2 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slots (Available when CPU1 is populated) (CPU1) Slot5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 in x16 Slot (Available when CPU1 is populated) (CPU2) Slot3/ Slot4 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slots (Available when CPU2 is populated) (PCH) Slot6 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011); each processor supports four full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 25.6 GT/s per QPI link and with Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction). Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual I/O Devices SATA Connections • SATA Ports Two (2): SATA 3.0 Ports (ISATA1~I-SATA2) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (ISATA2~5) (from AHCI) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (SSATA0~3) (from SCU: Storage Control Unit) • RAID RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Fan Control System Management Dimensions • Fan status monitoring with firmware thermal management via IPMI interface • • Low noise fan speed control • • • • System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection 19.80" (L) x 9.20" (W) (502.92 mm x 233.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual #0-4 #0-3 #0-2 #0-1 #1-4 #1-3 #1-2 #1-1 PCI-E X16 G3 S_SATA3 #6~#9 SATA2 3.0 Gb/S SATA For Ports #2~#5 Ports#0~5 SATA3 6.0 Gb/S For Ports 0/1 SSB-A or B I-SATA #2~#5 C602 PCH I-SATA #0/#1 LANE5 LANE6 #1 USB 2.0 #0 2 in Rear USB SATA3 SAS 6.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based 1U or 2U GPU server platforms. (See note below for processor support.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 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. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification 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.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption. 1-8 Advanced Power Management The new advanced power management features supported by this motherboard include IPNM and ME.
Chapter 1: Overview control Super IO functions. The WPCM450R Controller is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY module or shared NCSI connections. The WPCM450R communicates with onboard components via six SMBus interfaces, PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) buses, and General Purpose I/O ports. WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface The WPCM450R supports a 16-bit DDR2 memory module with a speed of up to 220 MHz. For best signal integrity, the WPCM450R provides point-to-point connection.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual • • • Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection. Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line Interface) 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 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 assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
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. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. • • • • • • Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 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 before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink only.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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. 1 Press down on Load Lever labeled 'Close 1st' WA R NI NG lever away from 2 Pull the socket ! WA R NI OP EN NG ! 1st OP EN 1st 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' l fully retracted, gently push down on the lever labeled 'Open 1st' to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely.
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Use your index fingers to loosen the lever and open the load plate. WA R NI NG ! 2. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. Socket Keys CPU Keys 3. 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. 4. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual vertically. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 5. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 1 6. 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3. Insert two push-pins on the sides of the heatsink through the mounting holes on the motherboard, and turn the push-pins clockwise to lock them. Screw#1 Screw#2 Motherboard OP EN 1st Mounting Holes Notes: 1.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 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 P1DIMMA1. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.) 2.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard The X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 64 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/ Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in eight DIMM slots. Note: For the latest memory updates, please refer to the Tested Memory List posted on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard).
Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel (See the Note below) 1DPC 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel (See the Note below) 1DPC 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM (See the Note Below) Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1066, 1333, 1600 QRx4 (DDP) 16GB 32GB 1066, 1333, 1600 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 8Rx4 (QDP) 32GB 64GB 1066 1066 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1066 1DPC 2DPC 3DPC 1.5V 1.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-5 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 fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
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. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging motherboard components. 6.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-6 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Backplane USB Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel Pin# Definition to provide USB connections. (Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions. 1 +5V 2 PO- 3 PO+ 4 Ground 5 NA Video Connection A Video (JVGA1) port is located next to JLAN2 on the I/O backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 1. BP USB0 USB/0/1 LE4 SW1 S/IO 2.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O backplane on the motherboard. These LAN ports support 1G LAN on the X9DRG-HF, but support 10G LAN on the X9DRG-HTF In addition, an IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane to provide KVM support for IPMI. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
Chapter 2: Installation Unit Identifier Switch UID Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. The UID Switch is located next to LAN2 port on the backplane. The Rear UID LED (LE4) is located next to the UID Switch. The Front Panel UID LED is located at pins 7/8 of the Front Control Panel at JF1. Connect a cable to pin 8 on JF1 for Front Panel UID LED indication.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located 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. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power LED JPB1 JVGA1 JWD1 LAN CTRL DM2 JI2C2 JI2C1 Battery Definition 15 3.3V 16 PWR LED B.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual HDD LED/UID Switch HDD LED/UID Switch Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD/UID LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity status (for any hard drive activities on the system, including Serial ATA activities). Connect a UID switch cable to use UID switch connection. The front UID switch works in conjunction with UID LED located at Pins 7/8. Also refer to Page 3-14 for more UID switch/ LED information.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of Pin# Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/ Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. The Red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of overheat, fan failure or power failure. The Blue LED on pin 8 works as the front panel UID LED indicator. The Red LED takes precedence over the Blue LED by default.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Button Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Connecting Cables Power Connectors To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, the X9DRG-HF/-HTF contains the following components. See the tables below for 8-pin and 4-pin power connector pin definitions.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers This motherboard has twelve fan headers on the motherboard. Fans 1~4 are for CPU/system use and Fans A~H for GPU use. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is only available for 4-pin fans via IPMI thermal management. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header, located at JTPM1, provides TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin # Overheat LED/Fan Fail The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO1/2/-S Headers Three SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers (TSGPIO1/2, T-SGPIO-S) are located on the motherboard. These headers support Serial_Link interface for onboard SATA connections. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create 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. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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. Note 1: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord, and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI/KVM support on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit resource allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation and management. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard LED Indicators Link LED GLAN LEDs There are two LAN ports on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right indicates activity. The LED on the left is the Link LED, which can be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables on the right for more information.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the table on the right for more information. BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at DM1 on the motherboard. When DM1 is blinking, BMC functions normally. See the table on the right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Rear UID LED The rear UID LED is located at LE4 on the backplane. This LED is used in conjunction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identification of a system that might be in need of service. Refer to UID Switch on Page 2-21 for more information. A A.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports There are two SATA 3.0 Ports (ISATA0~I-SATA1) and eight SATA 2.0 por ts (I-SATA 2~I-SATA5, SSATA0~S-SATA3) on the motherboard. These ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 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. Before Power On 1.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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: 1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.
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. supermicro.com.) 2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that you use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system. 3.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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 settings in the BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED, and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 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. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 3-3 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 outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder. 4. Remove the battery. Proper Battery Disposal Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 memory. 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.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 3-5 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 vendor 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRG-HF/7TF. 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 key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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 at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
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 . Press the key to move between fields. The date must be entered in 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.).
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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 messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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 • L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1/Socket 2. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64-bit technology.
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. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS).
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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 partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect.
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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0. Chipset Configuration North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU1 Slot 2 PCI-E 3.0 x16 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 1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 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.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 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. Sparing This item displays if memory sparing is supported by the motherboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Channel Interleaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3, Way, and 4 Way. Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way. 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).
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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. All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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. The options for SATA Controller 0 are Disabled, Enhanced, and Compatible.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual SCU (Storage Control Unit) Configuration Storage Controller Unit Select Enabled to enable PCH SCU storage devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. OnChip SCU Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SCU Port 0~SCU Port 3: The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the onboard SCU devices and display the status of each SCU device as detected.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Force L0 to force all PCI-E links to operate at L0 state.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip: This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard. Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 1. Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) setting for a serial port specified.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified. The options are Normal and High Speed. Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1/SOL 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.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings 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.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU_Stop_Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions. Power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is refreshed. Select Suspend 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently active or deactivated. TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration Intel TXT (LT-SX) Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 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. The name must use IQN format.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 • 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. 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.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS View System Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the system event log. Select this item and press to view the status of an event in the log. Date/Time/Error Code/Severity 4-5 IPMI Select the IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) tab to access the following submenu items. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset. When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. 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).
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual 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. 4-7 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-8 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 .
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF Motherboard User’s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far. Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance.
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. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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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 installed. 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/.
X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF 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. It includes Remote and Local Management tools.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SDIII utility and the 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 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.
