X10DAi X10DAC X10DAX USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.
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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians, IT professionals, and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX motherboard.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 avoid damaging the components or the motherboard, Note: Additional important information provided for correct system setup.
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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 System Health Monitoring.....................................
Table of Contents Power Connectors .................................................................................... 2-25 Fan Headers.............................................................................................. 2-26 Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 2-26 Internal Speaker........................................................................................ 2-27 Power LED/Speaker.......................................
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes..................................................................................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs...........................................................................B-1 B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor® 5............................................................................
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. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 FAN5 Battery JPWR1 JPI2C1 I-SATA5 J19 JBR1 JPS1 BIOS CLOSE 1st JPP0 JPP1 JPWR2 DS1 JS5 SAS CTRL I-SATA4 JSD1 I-SATA3 JSD2 I-SATA2 J24 FAN1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 FP CTRL FANA JD1 JL1 FAN3 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 USB9/10(3.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Quick Reference USB7/8(3.0) Audio CTRL USB5/6(3.0) LAN1/2 AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL JAUDIO1 FAN5 USB0/1 FAN7 JTBT1 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X16 PCH SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X8) CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU2SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS LICENSE OPEN 1st BT1 Battery PCH CPU1 JBT1 JPWR1 I-SATA7 P2 DIMMG2 I-SATA9 I-SATA6 P2 DIMMG1 I-SATA8 Rev. 1.
Chapter 1: Overview X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JII2C1/JII2C2 SMBus to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPL1 GLAN1 & GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL2 GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME (Manufacture) Mode Select Pins 1-2 (ME Mode) JPS1 (X10DAC Only) SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Connectors Connectors Description Audio_FP (JA1) Audio Connector
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual LAN1/LAN2 G-bit Ethernet Ports 1/2 I-SATA0-9 Serial_Link ATA Connections 0-9 supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA4/5 support Supermicro SuperDOMs [Devices-on-Module] with power pins built-in) SAS 0-3, 4-7 (JS2) (X10DAC Only) Serial_Link SCSI Connections 0-3, 4-7 supported by LSI SAS Controller SP1 Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) STBY1 Standby Power Header T-SGPIO 1/2/3 Serial-Link General_Purpose IO Headers 1/2/3 USB 5/6 (3.0) Rear USB 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600v3 Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011); each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 9.6 GT/s per QPI link). Memory • Integrated memory controller supports up to 1024 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) or up to 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) ECC DDR4 2133/1866/1600 MHz memory modules in 16 DIMM slots. Note 1: Memory speed support is dependent on the CPUs installed on the motherboard.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Peripheral Devices USB Devices • • • Four (4) rear USB 3.0 ports (USB 3.0 ports 5/6, 7/8), • Two (2) USB 2.0 connections for front access (USB 2/3) • One (1) Type A USB 2.0 header (USB 4) • • • • ALC 888 Audio controller I/O Devices Two (2) rear USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 ports 0/1) Two (2) USB 3.0 connections for front access (USB 9/10) Audio Power Connectors Rear 7.
Chapter 1: Overview SystemHealth Monitoring CPU Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitors for +1.05V, 1.5V, +3.3V, 3.3VSB, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, chipset, memory, CPU1/2 vcores, and battery voltages.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual DMI2 QPI 9.6G CPU DDR-IV 1 3B 2 LAN2 I210 DMI2 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X4 G2 9 78 56 4 23 01 6.0 Gb/S 5/6/7/8 PCI-E X1 G2 PCI-E X1 G2 PCI-E X8 PCI-E X8 PCI-E X8 G3 DMI2 4GB/s SLOT 5 SLOT 4 SLOT 2 SATA LSI 3008 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCH LAN1 I210 DDRIV 1333/2133 2 3 1 P1 P0 PCI-E X16 DDRIV 1333/2133 P1 QPI 9.6G 3 USB 3.0 4 ALC888 USB 2.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600v3 Series Processors (Socket R v3 LGA 2011) and the C612 chipset, the X10DAi/DAC/DAX motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processorbased workstation platforms. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X10DAi/DAC/ DAX offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 9.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 peripheral devices such as network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
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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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual عند التخلص النهائي من هذا المنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانين واللىائح الىطنية 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. 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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. 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Also, improper CPU installation or socket/pin misalignment can cause serious damage to the CPU or the motherboard that will require RMA repairs. Be sure to read and follow all instructions thoroughly before installing your CPU and heatsink.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 lever "Close 1st" 1 OP EN 2 Pull lever away from socket 1st OP EN 1st 3. With the lever labeled "Close 1st" 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 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. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket or move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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. 1 2 Gently close the load plate Push down and lock the lever labeled "Close 1st" OP EN 1st 8. 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. Using your thumb, gently push the load levers down to the lever locks.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard's and the heatsink bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 2-5 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. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and the same speed.) 2.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Memory Support for the X9DAi Motherboard This motherboard supports up to 1024 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) or up to 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) ECC DDR4 2133/1866/1600 MHz memory modules in 16 DIMM slots. Note1: Memory speed support is pending on the CPUs installed on the motherboard. Note2: 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 RDIMM/LRDIMM ECC Memory Modules Speed (MT/s), Slot per Channel (SPC) & DIMM per Channel (DPC) 2-15
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual 2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports BIOS LICENSE MAC CODE BAR CODE SAS CODE 4 3 X10DAi/DAC/DAX Rev. 1.01 7 10 12 14 2 1 6 5 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1. Rear USB 3.0 Port 5 2. Rear USB 3.0 Port 6 3. Rear USB 2.0 Port 0 4. Rear USB 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O back panel on Pin# Definition the motherboard All these ports accept RJ45 type cables. (Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the I/O back panel. Rear USB ports 5/6 and USB 7/8 support 3.0 connections, while USB ports 0/1 support 2.0 connections. Two USB headers provide four USB connections (USB 2/3, 9/10) for front access. USB ports 2/3 support USB 2.0, and USB ports 9/10 support USB 3.0 connections. In addition, a Type A USB header (USB 4) also provides USB 2.0 connection. USB Cables are not included.
Chapter 2: Installation 7.1 HD (High-Definition) Audio This motherboard features a 7.1 Channel High-Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 8 DAC channels. The HD audio supports multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback through the frontpanel stereo output via the subwoofer speakers. Download the appropriate software from our website to enable this function. 10-Pin Audio Pin Definitions 7.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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. USB7/8(3.0) Audio CTRL USB5/6(3.
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 USB7/8(3.0) Control 20 Ground Pin# Definition 15 3.3V 16 PWR LED USB5/6(3.0) LAN1/2 AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL Definition 19 Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 13 3.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Pin# 7 of chassis overheating and fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button 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 ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(J24) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPWR1, JPWR2) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. These power connectors must also be connected to your power supply. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 14 -12V 2 +3.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 7, and Fan A) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The Internal Speaker, located at SP1, can be used to provide audible indica- Pin# tions for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer (SP1). Definitions Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker Power LED/Speaker USB7/8(3.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide 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 # Definition 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2 Battery BT1 JPWR1 I-SATA7 JPI2C1 I-SATA5 J19 JBR1 JPS1 BIOS BIOS JPP0 JPP1 JPWR2 DS1 JS5 I-SATA4 JSD1 I-SATA3 JSD2 I-SATA2 J24 FAN1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 FP CTRL FANA JD1 JL1 FAN3 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 USB9/10(3.0) USB4 UARTO MDIO JS7 JS6 OPEN 1st I-SATA1 I-SATA0 2-29 P2 DIMMG2 I-SATA6 SAS CTRL A CLOSE 1st P2 DIMMG1 I-SATA9 PCH I-SATA8 SAS CODE FAN6 P2 DIMMH2 CPU1 JBT1 P2 DIMMH1 X10DAi/DAC/DAX Rev.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual T-SGPIO 1/2/3 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. These headers support Serial_Link interface for onboard SATA/SAS connections when available. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers SPDIF_In Pin Definitions The SPDIF_In (JSPDIF_In) and SPDIF_Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are located next to the GLAN Controller on the motherboard. Place a cap on each header for audio support. You will also need to have a cable to use each connection. Pin# USB7/8(3.0) Audio CTRL S/PDIF_Out 2 Ground 2 Ground A. SPDIF_In AUDIO_FP JAUDIO1 B. SPDIF_Out USB0/1 FAN7 P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMME1 JTBT1 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note 1: Please completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord, and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Manufacturer Mode Select ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close this jumper (JPME2) to bypass SPI flash security and force the system Jumper Setting to use the Manufacturer mode which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) GLAN 1/2 Activity Indicator LED Settings USB7/8(3.0) A Status Definition Yellow Flashing Active LED Color No Connection/10 Mbps Amber 1 Gbps Green 100 Mbps Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) LED Settings LED Color System Off (PWR cable not connected) Green System On Green: Flashing Quickly ACPI S1 State A. LAN1/2 LEDs AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL B.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual Battery BT1 P2 DIMMG2 P2 DIMMG1 JPWR1 JPI2C1 JPP0 JPP1 JPWR2 J19 JBR1 JPS1 BIOS JS5 DS1 CTRL I-SATA5 BIOS I-SATA4 JSD1 I-SATA3 JSD2 I-SATA2 J24 FAN1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 FP CTRL FANA JD1 JL1 FAN3 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 USB9/10(3.0) USB4 UARTO MDIO JS7 JS6 OPEN 1st I-SATA1 I-SATA0 2-36 P2 DIMMH2 I-SATA7 PCH I-SATA6 FAN6 P2 DIMMH1 I-SATA9 CPU1 JBT1 FAN7 JTBT1 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 SATA/SAS Connections SATA/SAS Connections Ten SATA 3 ports (I-SATA0-9) are located on the motherboard. Please note that I-SATA4/5 are used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and no external cables are required. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that require external power cables.
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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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual 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. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our website for more information on minimum power requirement. 6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used. B.
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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 DDR4 2133/1866/1600 MHz 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX 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 X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX. 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. Note: For AMI BIOS recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following Main menu items will be displayed: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press to access the submenu items: Main Advanced Event LogsLogs Event Security Boot Save & Exit SMC Performance Tuning Boot Feature CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration SATA Configuration sSATA Configuration PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ACPI Settings NCT7904D HW Monitor Intel (R) Thunderbolt Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Timing Tuning The following memory timing-tuning settings will display: • Memory Timing CAS Latency • • tRCD • • Current tRCD tRP • • Current tCAS Current tRP tRAS • Current tRAS Boot Feature Quiet Boot Use this feature to select the screen display between POST messages or the OEM logo at bootup. 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual 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" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Configuration This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual 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. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.) PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The options are Unlock/Enable and Unlock/Disable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (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 support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Package C State limit Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, and No Limit. CPU C3 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chipset Configuration Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration setting may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. IIO Configuration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Feature When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual IIO2 Port 2A Link Speed Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E device installed on the PCIE slot specified by the user. The options are Gen1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen2 (5 GT/s), Gen3 (8 GT/s), and Auto. IIO2 Port 3C Link Speed Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E device installed on the PCIE slot specified by the user. The options are Gen1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen2 (5 GT/s), Gen3 (8 GT/s), and Auto.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt Remapping Select Enable for Interrupt Remapping support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Isoch) Select Enable for the Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through ATS to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Early Snoop (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature) Select Enable for Early Snoop support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto. Isoc Mode Select Enable for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for Virtualization Technology. The options are Enable and Disable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DIMM Information This item displays the status of a DIMM module as detected by the BIOS. P1-DIMMA1/A2, P1-DIMMB1/B2, P1-DIMMC1/C2, P1-DIMMD1/D2, P2DIMME1/E2, P2-DIMMF1/F2, P2-DIMMG1/G2, and P2-DIMMH1/H2 Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. RAS Mode When Disable is selected, RAS is not supported.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Device Tagging Select Enable to support device tagging. The options are Disable and Enable. South Bridge Configuration The following South Bridge information will display: USB Configuration • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. Azalia Select Enabled to enable onboard Azalia audio devices. Select Auto for the BOIS to automatically enable Azalia support when an onboard Azalia device is detected. The settings are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual 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 following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Configure SATA as Select IDE to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display: Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 5 This item indicates that a SATA port specified by the user is installed (present) or not. SATA Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected) Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual • 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled. sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to support PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error)/SERR (System Error) runtime error reporting for a PCI/PCI-E slot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual PCI Devices Option ROM Setting CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E x16 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU2 Slot 2 PCI-E x8 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU1 Slot 3 PCI-E x16 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU2 Slot 4 PCI-E x8 OPROM (Option ROM)/CPU2 Slot 5 PCI-E x16 OPROM (Option ROM)/PCH Slot 6 PCI-E x4 OPROM (Option ROM)/Onboard LSI 3008 OPROM (Option ROM) Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified by the user.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are 0, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear. Note: Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. Current Status Information This item displays the status of the TPM support on this motherboard.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual NCT7904D HW Monitor This submenu displays system health monitoring information on the following items as detected by the BIOS: • CPU1 Temperature • CPU2 Temperature • PCH Temperature • System Temperature • Fan1 Speed - Fan7 Speed & FanA Speed • 1.05V • 1.5V • 5VSB • 5V • 12V • CPU1 VCore/CPU2 VCore • VDIMM AB/VDIMM CD/VDIMM EF/VDIMM GH • 3.3V • 3.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS BIOS Hot-Plug Support Select Enabled to enable BIOS hot-plug support which will allow the user to replace a component or disk drive without shutting down the system. Select Disabled when an add-on card other than a TBT (Thunderbolt Technology) AIC device is installed on PCI-E Slot 6. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual 4-4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Main Advanced Event Logs Event Logs Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual 4-5 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required before the user entering the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot. Press on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual • Boot Option #9 • Boot Option #10 • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15 Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1 • Boot Option #2 Network Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1 UEFI Application Boot Priorities • UEFI Boot Option #1 4-32
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Save Save&&Exit Exit 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 from the Exit menu and press .
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press . These are manufacture 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 . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.
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/.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX Motherboard User's Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor® 5 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, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. 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.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX User’s Manual 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc 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. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system 3.
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, 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 AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press to load default settings. 12. After loading default settings, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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