X9DRD-iF X9DRD-LF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.
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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9DRD-iF/LF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DRD-iF/LF motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for correct system setup.
Preface Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview.................................................................. 1-14 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-15 1-4 PC Health Monitoring..................................................
Table of Contents Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators................................................. 2-22 Front Control Panel........................................................................................ 2-23 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................... 2-24 NMI Button................................................................................................ 2-24 Power LED ...........................................................
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual BMC Heartbeat LED................................................................................. 2-41 2-10 SATA/SCU Connections................................................................................. 2-42 SATA Ports/SCU Connectors.................................................................... 2-42 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................................
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. The following items are included in the retail box.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRD-iF Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision of the X9DRD-iF 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 X9DRD-iF Motherboard Layout USB2/3 LED3 LEDM1 COM2 BMC CTRL BMC COM1 LAN2 FAN7 FAN8 LAN CTRL USB0/1 VGA JIPMB1 JUIDB LAN1 IPMI_LAN SP1 JPL1 LAN CTRL JTPM1 JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CLK CTRL JI2C1 JI2C2 JD1 JPG1 JPB1 USB6 JPW4 X9DRD-iF Rev. 1.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRD-LF Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision of the X9DRD-iF 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 X9DRD-LF Motherboard Layout LEDM1 LED3 USB0/1 JUIDB COM1 VGA BMC CTRL BMC LAN2 LAN CTRL LAN1 IPMI_LAN SP1 JPL1 LAN CTRL JD1 JPG1 JPB1 JTPM1 CLK CTRL SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 (from P1PE2) JI2C1 JI2C2 JPW4 X9DRD-LF Rev. 1.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRD-iF/LF Quick Reference USB2/3 LED3 LEDM1 COM2 BMC COM1 LAN2 FAN7 FAN8 LAN CTRL USB0/1 VGA JIPMB1 JUIDB BMC CTRL LAN1 IPMI_LAN SP1 JPL1 LAN CTRL JTPM1 JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CLK CTRL JI2C1 JI2C2 JD1 JPG1 JPB1 USB6 JPW4 X9DRD-iF Rev. 1.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DRD-iF/LF Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Off (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 Management Engine (ME) Recovery Mode Enable Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 (X9DRD-iF) Management Engine (ME) Manufacture Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connectors Connectors
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual (IPMI) LAN IPMI_Dedicated LAN SP1 Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) (I-)SATA 0~5, SCU0~3 (I-)SATA 0~1 (X9DRD-LF) Onboard Serial_Link Connections (SATA Connections 0~5, SCU Connections 0~3) (CPU1) Slot3, Slot4, Slot5, (CPU2) Slot7 (X9DRD-iF) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Slots (See Note Below) (CPU2) Slot6 (X9DRD-iF) PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot (See Note Below) PCI-E x16 Slot (X9DRD-LF) PCI-Express 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011); each processor supports four full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 25.6 GT/s per QPI link and with Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction). Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual I/O Devices Serial_Link Connections • SATA Ports Two (2) SATA 3.0 Ports (I-SATA0/1) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (I-SATA2~5) (I-SATA2~5 for X9DRD-iF only) Four SCU Connections (SCU0~3) (for X9DRD-iF only) • RAID (Windows & Latest Linux) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (RAID 5, 10: X9DRD-iF) Integrated IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.
Chapter 1: Overview • • • • CPU 5-Phase switching voltage regulator CPU/System overheat LED and control CPU Thermal Trip support Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support Fan Control System Management Dimensions • Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin (Pulse Width Modulation) fan speed control • • Low noise fan speed control • • • • • UID (Unit Identification)/Remote UID PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual JPCIE4 PCIE 3.0 x16 JPCIE5 PCIE 3.0 x8 JPCIE3 PCIE 3.0 x8 JPCIE1 PCIE 3.0 x8 JPCIE2 PCIE 3.
Chapter 1: Overview PCI-E 3.0 x16 JPCIE4 X9DRD-LF Block Diagram PE2 P1 P0 DMI A #1 E CPU1 RIGHT F #1 H #1 E5-2600(v2) P0 P1 PE2 #1 G DDR3 DIMM PE3 #1 DDR3 DIMM B #1 E5-2600(v2) DDR3 DIMM CPU0 LEFT D PE1 PE2 PE2 PE3 PE3 DMI A,B A,B C,D A,B C,D QPI DDR3 DIMM PE3 C,D DDR3 DIMM PE3 A,B W25Q128 SPI PEG0 [0..3] SATA3.0 #2 SATA3.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DRD-iF/LF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual processor-based HPC/Cluster/Database servers. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRD-iF/LF offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.
Chapter 1: Overview 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
Chapter 1: Overview to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges. 1-7 Super I/O The Super I/O supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability, and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 1-9 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphic Cores with PCI interface, creating multi-media virtualization via Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR). The WPCM450R Controller is ideal for remote system management. The WPCM450R Controller interfaces with the host system via PCI connections to communicate with the graphics cores. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.
Chapter 1: Overview • • Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line Interface) RMCP+ protocol supported Note 1: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 2: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used interchangeably in this section.
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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.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: • • • • • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink only.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. 1 Press down on Load Lever 'Close 1st' WA R 2 Pull lever away from the socket WA R NI NG NI OP OP EN NG ! EN 1st ! 1st 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the lever labelled 'Open 1st' to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely.
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. WA R NIN G! 2. 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 3. 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 4. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 5. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labelled 'Close 1st' first, then lock the lever labelled 'Open 1st' second. Using your thumb gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. 1 2 Gently close the load plate. Push down and lock the lever labelled 'Close 1st'.
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.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1DIMMA1. 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard The X9DRD-iF/LF motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 64 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in eight DIMM slots. Note: For the latest memory updates, please refer to the Tested Memory List posted on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard).
Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel (See the Note below) 1DPC 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel (See the Note below) 1DPC 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM (See the Note Below) Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1066, 1333, 1600 QRx4 (DDP) 16GB 32GB 1066, 1333, 1600 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 8Rx4 (QDP) 32GB 64GB 1066 1066 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1066 1DPC 2DPC 3DPC 1.5V 1.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging motherboard components. 6.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports USB2/3 LED3 LEDM1 COM2 BMC COM1 LAN2 FAN7 FAN8 LAN CTRL USB0/1 VGA JIPMB1 JUIDB BMC CTRL 4 JTPM1 JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM) Ports Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 N/A COM1 Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Backplane I/O panel. COM2, located close to CPU Slot3, provides front access support. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: COM2: for X9DRD-iF.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) FP USB (2.0) (#4/5, 8/9) Pin Definitions Rear USB (0/1,2/3) Pin Definitions Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1, USB 2/3) are located on the I/O USB 4/8 Pin # Definition Pin# Definition back panel. In addition, three USB headers, located close to the IO Hub, provides four front-accessible USB connections (USB 4/5, USB 8/9). One Type A connector (USB6) also supports front panel USB connection. (Cables are not included).
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back- Pin# Definition plane on the motherboard. In addition, an IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane to provide KVM support for IPMI 2.0. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators UID Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. The UID Switch is located next to the VGA port on the backplane. The Rear UID LED (LED3) is located next to the UID Switch. The Front Panel UID LED is located at pins 7/8 of the Front Control Panel at JF1. Connect a cable to pin 8 on JF1 for Front Panel UID LED indication.
Chapter 2: Installation 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 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 LEDM1 LED3 USB2/3 BMC LAN2 LAN1 SP1 3.3V 16 PWR LED B. PWR LED JTPM1 JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 JPW4 X9DRD-iF Rev.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 3.3V Standby 14 HD Active NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators GLAN1/2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for GLAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for GLAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Pin# 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. The Red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of overheat, fan failure or power failure. The Blue LED on pin 8 works as the front panel UID LED indicator. The Red LED takes precedence over the Blue LED by default.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Button LEDM1 LED3 USB2/3 BMC COM1 LAN2 FAN7 FAN8 LAN CTRL USB0/1 VGA JIPMB1 JUIDB BMC CTRL 4 Ground Pin# Definition 1 Signal 2 Ground A. Reset Button B. PWR Button IPMI_LAN SP1 JTPM1 JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-7 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Power Connectors A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1), two 8-pin CPU power connectors (JPW2/3) and two 4-pin power connectors (JPW4/5) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification and must be connected to your power supply to provide adequate power to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/ CPU fan headers (FAN 1~FAN 8) on the motherboard. All these 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 Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting in the BIOS. (See Chapter 4 for more details.) See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 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). Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I2C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I C) Connector (JPI2C1) monitors power 2 supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 5 +3.3V IPMB IPMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 & 3-SGPIO 1 Headers (X9DRD-iF) T-SGPIO/3-SGPIO Pin Definitions Three SGPIO (Serial Link General Pin# Definition Pin Definition Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. T-SGPIO 1/2 supports onboard SATA and 3-SGPIO 1 supports SCU Ports 0~3 on the X9DRD-iF. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Standby Power Header (X9DRD-iF) Standby PWR Pin Definitions The +5V Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (You must also have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature.) USB2/3 LED3 LEDM1 COM2 BMC COM1 LAN2 FAN7 FAN8 LAN CTRL USB0/1 VGA JIPMB1 JUIDB BMC CTRL LAN1 IPMI_LAN SP1 JPL1 LAN CTRL JTPM1 JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note 1: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord, and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default Jumper Setting setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled BMC Enable BMC Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded WPCM 450 BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the motherboard.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery ME Recovery Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit Jumper Setting resource allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation and management. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots I2C to PCI-E slots Jumper Settings Use Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to 2 2 Jumper Setting PCI-Express slots in order to improve PCI slot performance. These two jumpers are to be set at the same time. The default setting is Closed to enable the connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators Link LED GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right indicates activity. The Link LED on the left side may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED States An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the table on the right for more information.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 SATA/SCU Connections SATA Ports/SCU Connectors Serial ATA/SCU Pin Definitions There are four SATA 2.0 Ports (SATA0~SATA3) and two SATA 3.0 located on the X9DRD-iF. In addition, four SCU Connectors (SCU0~3) are also located on the board. These ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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/Unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMM or LRDIMM 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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 X9DRD-iF/LF. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Date This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2011). System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DRD-iF series Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built. Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual • CPU Stepping • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1/Socket 2. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64-bit technology.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS).
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is maintained. Chipset Configuration North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. Integrated IO Configuration Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VWM (Virtual Working Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU1 Slot5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Link Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed for the slot specified above. The options are Gen1 (Generation 1), Gen2 and Gen3. IIO 2 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 2 PCIe ports to determine how the available PCI-Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI-Exp. Root Ports.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Mirroring This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard. Memory mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security. Sparing This item displays if memory sparing is supported by the motherboard. Memory sparing enhances system performance. DIMM Information The status of the memory modules specified above will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled) Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Aggressive Link Power Management Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and beyond. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are multiple Option ROMs available in the system. The options are EFI Compatible ROM and Legacy ROM. PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU1 Slot 3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM/CPU1 Slot 4 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM/CPU1 Slot 5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM/CPU2 Slot 6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM/CPU2 Slot 7 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network interface from the slots specified above. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment_Control_Interface (PECI) setting for a serial port specified. The default setting is Auto, which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform. Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified. The options are Normal and High Speed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user 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.
X9DRD-iF/LF 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 High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback, reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration Intel TXT (LT-SX) Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology. CPU: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Chipset: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting. TXT (LT-SX) Support: This item indicated if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port. The options are AutoNeg, 10Mbps Half, 10Mbps Full, 100Mbps Half, and 100Mbps full. Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to specify the duration for LEDs to blink. The range is from 0 ~ 15 seconds.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 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 Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that exceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Customize EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error Codes or Progress Codes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. BMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN1 Port.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-6 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3 Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3-characters to 8-characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-8 Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Discard Changes Select this feature and press to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far. Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance.
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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 The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
X9DRD-iF/LF Motherboard User’s Manual Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.
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(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
