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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, IT professionals, and knowledgeable end-users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C motherboard supports dual Intel® E5-2600v3 series processors (Socket R3) that offer Intel® QPI (QuickPath Interface) technology, providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 9.6 GT/s.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 proper system setup.
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X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 SATA_DOM/SAS Power Connectors........................................................ 2-20 Serial Port Header..................................................................................... 2-21 IPMB I2C SMB........................................................................................... 2-21 Fan Headers.............................................................................................. 2-22 Internal Buzzer (SP1).....................................................
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 4-6 Security Settings............................................................................................ 4-35 4-7 Boot Settings.................................................................................................. 4-36 4-8 Save & Exit.................................................................................................... 4-39 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes..........................................
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. Note 1: The X10DRFF(-C) motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro-proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 JUSB1 JPL2 JWD1 JBT1 BATTERY SP1 Intel PCH LEDS1 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16 AST2400 IPMI_LAN1 JLAN2 JLAN1 BMC LEDM1 BIOS JPG1 LAN CTRL LAN CTRL JPL1 JPME2 JUSB2 JPCIE1 LED1 JUIDB1 JIPMB1 LED2 JPB1 SW1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JVGA1 VGA LSI 3008 SAS CTRL J23 JPS1 X10DRFF(-C) JSTBY1 Rev. 1.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard Quick Reference JUSB1 JPL2 JWD1 JBT1 BATTERY SP1 Intel PCH LEDS1 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16 AST2400 IPMI_LAN1 JLAN2 JLAN1 BMC LEDM1 BIOS JPG1 LAN CTRL LAN CTRL JPL1 JPME2 JUSB2 JPCIE1 LED1 JUIDB1 JIPMB1 LED2 JPB1 SW1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JVGA1 VGA LSI 3008 SAS CTRL J23 JPS1 X10DRFF(-C) JSTBY1 Rev. 1.
Chapter 1: Overview X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS/Reset BIOS Configuration See Chapter 2 JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 Gigabit LAN Port1/Port2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacture Mode (ME) Select Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPS1 (X10DRFF-C Only) SAS Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) X10DRFF/X10DRFF-
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual I-SGPIO1/2 SATA General Purpose I/O Headers 1/2 (I-SGPIO1:I-SATA 0-3, I-SGPIO2: I-SATA 4/5 supported by Intel PCH) S-SGPIO SCU General Purpose I/O Header 3 for S-SATA 0-3 support (from the SCU chip) SP1 Internal buzzer/Onboard speaker SW1 Power switch UID (JUIDB1) UID (Unit-Identifier) button X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard LED Indicators LED State LED1 Power Switch LED On: Power On LED2 UID LED Blue: Unit Identified LEDM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Green (B
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features • CPU Dual Intel® E5-2600v3 series processors (Socket R3 LGA 2011); each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with Data Transfer Rate of up to 9.6 GT/s per QPI) Memory • Integrated memory controller supports: Up to 512GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) or up to 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2133/1866/1600 MHz memory modules in 8 slots Note: Memory speed support is pending on the the processors used in the system.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.0 supported by the Aspeed (AST) 2400 BMC Serial (COM) Port Header • One (1) Fast UART 16550 Connection: 9-pin RS-232 port header VGA • Peripheral Devices BIOS Power Config. USB Devices • Two (2) Rear USB 3.0 ports on the I/O backplane, inlcuding: JUSB1 (used as Rear USB3.0 Port 1), JUSB2 (USB 3.0 Port 2), • One USB port for front access: JUSB3 (USB 3.
Chapter 1: Overview • Low noise fan speed control LED Indicators System Management Dimensions • • • System/CPU Overheat LED • • • • System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5 Suspend-state LED PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI 18.724" (L) x 8.539" (W) x (475.59 mm x 216.87 mm) Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual PE2 PE3 QPI0 DMI QPI1 F1 E CPU1 F H U2 Socket 01 PROCESSOR 2 QPI1 QPI0 QPI H1 PE2 G1 G DDR DIMM DDR DIMM A E1 DDR DIMM A1 DDR DIMM B1 DDR DIMM Socket 00 PROCESSOR 1 JPCIE1 PCIE 3.0 x16 SAS3008 B CPU0 U1 DDR DIMM DDR DIMM C D DDR DIMM D1 C1 JPCIE2 PCIE 3.0 x16 PCIE 3.0 x8 SATA GEN 3 DMI PCIE 2.0 x1 LAN i210 PCIE 2.0 x1 PCH C612 DDR 3 PCI-E x1 0 1 REAR 2 BMC AST2400 COM1 FLASH USB LPC USB 3.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E5-2600v3 series processors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DRFF(-C) motherboard provides the best balanced solution of performance, power efficiency, and features to address the diverse needs of next-generation computer users. With support of new Intel Microarchitecture 22nm processing technology, the X10DRFF(-C) motherboard dramatically increases system performance.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 computer 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 1-8 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard. Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed) The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.
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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 2. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 3. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging motherboard components. 4.
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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 the 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. Gently push the handle down to pop the load plate open.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and the index finger to loosen the lever and open the load plate. 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, 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. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 Gently close the load plate. 2 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. 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Press down the push-pin on the heatsink, and turn counter-clock-wise to loosen it. Repeat the same step to loosen the second push-pin. 3.
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 speed in the same bank.) 2.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard The X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C motherboard upports up to 512GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) or up to 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2133/1866/1600 MHz memory modules in 8 slots (with 1 DIMM per channel). Memory speed support is pending on the processors used in the system. For the latest memory updates, please refer to our website a at http://www.supermicro.com/ products/motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation Populating DIMM Memory Modules SSpeed (MT/s) Voltage (V) Other Notes and Restrictions • • For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules in pairs (w/even number of DIMMs installed). Mixing memory modules of different types, different speeds or different sizes is not allowed.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JVGA1 VGA JUSB1 JUSB2 JPL2 JWD1 AST2400 IPMI_LAN1 JLAN2 JLAN1 BMC LEDM1 BIOS JPG1 LAN CTRL LAN CTRL JPL1 JPME2 JBT1 BATTERY SP1 Intel PCH LEDS1 JPCIE1 LED1 JUIDB1 JIPMB1 LED2 JPB1 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connections Two USB ports (JUSB1/JUSB2) are located on the I/O back panel. JUSB1 is used as Rear USB 3.0 Port 1; while JUSB2 is used as USB 3.0 Port 2. In addition, JUSB3, located next to the TPM/Port 80 slot, is used as USB 3.0 Connector 6 for front chassis access. USB Cables are not included. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Rear USB 1/2 (3.0) Pin Definitions USB6 (3.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O back panel on the motherboard. These two LAN ports support Gigabit LAN connections. In addition, an IPMIdedicated LAN, located next to LAN 2 on the back panel, provides IPMI KVM support. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables. (Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
Chapter 2: Installation Unit Identification Switch/LED A Unit Identifier button (UID) and a rear UID LED indicator (LED2) are located next to the power switch on the motherboard. When the user pushes the UID button on the rear side of chassis, the UID LED indicator will be turned on. Push the UID button again to turn off the LED indicator. The UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 2-7 Connecting Cables Power Connectors 12V 8-pin PWR Pin Definitions To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, an 8-pin power connector (JP5), and two 4-pin power connectors (JP3/JP4) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors are used to provide power to onboard HDDs.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Port Header Serial Port Header Pin Definitions (COM1) A COM port header is located next to the DIMM memory P1-DIMMC1 Pin # slot. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 1 CDC 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground Definition A System Management Bus header for the IPMI slot is located at JIPMB1. Connect an appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers This motherboard has two system/CPU fan headers (Fan 1/Fan 2) on the motherboard. Both 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only. The fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 A 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. TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Pin # Definition 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual I-SGPIO 1/2 & S-SGPIO Headers Three SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers (I-SGPIO 1/2 & SSGPIO) are located on the motherboard. I-SGPIO 1 supports Serial_Link interface for onboard I- SATA 0-3, and I-SGPIO 2, I-SATA 4/5 connections. S-SGPIO supports S-SATA 0-3 from the Intel SCU. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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: Please completely shut down the system and remove all power cords before shorting 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. VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 enables or disables the onboard BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI 2.O/KVM support on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus 2 I2C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings 2 (I C) to PCI-Express slots. The default setting is on Pins 2/3 for normal operation. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation SAS Enable (For X10DRFF-C Only) Jumper JPS1 allows you to enable the onboard SAS connectors. The default setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. JUSB1 JUSB2 JPL2 JWD1 JBT1 BATTERY SP1 Intel PCH LSI 3008 SAS CTRL J23 JPS1 X10DRFF(-C) JSTBY1 A Rev. 1.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard Indicators LAN1 LAN2 LAN 1/2 & IPMI_LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) and an IPMIdedicated LAN are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED on the left may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connections. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation SAS Heartbeat LED (X10DRFF-C Only) An SAS Heartbeat LED is located at LEDS1 on the motherboard. When LEDS1 is blinking, SAS functions normally. See the table at right for more information. BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDM1 on the motherboard. When LEDM1 is blinking, BMC functions normally. See the table at right for more information. JUSB1 JPL2 JWD1 BATTERY Intel PCH LEDS1 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 PCI-Express and Serial ATA Connections PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots Two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots (CPU1_Slot1/CPU2_Slot2) are located at JPCIE1/ JPCIE2 on the motherboard. This slots support PCI-Express 3.0 connections. Refer to the layout below for the locations. B. CPU2 Slot2 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial ATA Ports Six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~I-SATA 5), supported by the Intel PCH, and four S-SATA connectors (S-SATA0-3), supported by the Intel SCU, are located on the motherboard. S-SATA2/3, colored in yellow, are used with Supermicro SuperDOM (Disk-onModule) connectors with power-pins built in, and do not require external power cables. SuperDOMs are backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs and SATA DOMs that require external power cables.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Ports (X10DRFF-C Only) Eight SAS Ports, supported by LSI SAS 3008 SAS controller, are located on the motherboard. L-SAS 0-3 and L-SAS 4-7 support serial-link connections, which are faster than the traditional parallel ATA connections. See the layout below for the locations of the SAS connectors. Note: For more information on SAS RAID configuration, please refer to the LSI MegaRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www. supermicro.com.
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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you do not have 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 DIMM modules with different speeds have been installed.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual tings in the IPMI 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. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our website for more information on minimum power requirement. 6.
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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM ECC modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-5 in Chapter 2.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C. 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.
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" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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.
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. (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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS P-state Coordination This feature is used to change the P-state (Power-Performance State) coordination type. P-state is also known as "SpeedStep" for Intel processors. Select HW_ALL to change the P-state coordination type for hardware components only. Select SW_ALL to change the P-state coordination type for all software installed in the system. Select SW_ANY to change the P-state coordination type for a software program in the system. The options are HW_All, SW_ALL, and SW_ANY.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Configuration Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration setting may cause the system to become 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. The options are Disable and Enable.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual • QPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit • QPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit • QPI PCIe Configuration Base/Size Link Speed Mode Use this item to select the data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow. Link Frequency Select Use this item to select the desired frequency for QPI Link connections. The options are 6.4GB/s, 8.0GB/s, 9.6GB/s, Auto, and Auto Limited. Link L0p Enable Select Enable for Link L0p support.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2667, and Reserved (Do not select Reserved). ECC Support Select Enable to enable Error Checking & Correction (ECC) support for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, Enable and Disable. Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to enhance system performance and data integrity.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual DIMM Information This item displays the status of a DIMM module as detected by the BIOS. P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/ P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enable to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enable and Disable. Device Tagging Select Enable to support device tagging. The options are Disable and Enable.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual USB 3.0 Support Select Enabled for USB 3.0 support. The options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled and Manual. EHCI1 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #1 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.
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 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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 connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. *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.
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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Maximum Payload Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, and 256 Bytes. Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request 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.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Priority Use this item to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard. Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Flow Control Use this item 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 sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SOL 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. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 (Console Redirection) and SOL (Console Redirection).
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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. Please reboot your system for any change on the TPM state to take effect. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enable to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enable and Disable.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 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 Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 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. The options are Setup and Always.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual 4-7 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. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • 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 • Dual Boot Order #14 • Dual Boot Order #15 Add New Boot Option Use this item to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list. Add Boot Option Select the target boot device to add to the boot priority list. Path for Boot Option Select the device path (-the file system) for the new boot device to use.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Network Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1 UEFI Application Boot Priorities • UEFI Boot Order #1 4-38
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-8 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore 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/.
X10DRFF/X10DRFF-C 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.
X10DRG-H/X10DRG-HT Motherboard User’s Manual To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 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 to "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use. 2.
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 FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
X10DRG-H/X10DRG-HT Motherboard 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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