Supermicro X9DRT-HIBQF manual

USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0 X9DR T -HF X9DR T -HIBQF X9DR T -HIBFF[...]

Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: Feb. 22, 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer , Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective [...]

Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard supports dual Intel ® E5-2600 Series Processors (Socket R) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPat[...]

iv 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: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury W arning: Important information given to ensure proper system[...]

Preface v Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Website: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V . Het Sterren[...]

vi T able of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview ...................................................................1-1 1 1-3 Special Features .................................................[...]

vii T able of Contents NMI Header .............................................................................................. 2-20 IPMB I 2 C SMB .......................................................................................... 2-20 System Reset ........................................................................................... [...]

viii Proper Battery Disposal .................................................................................. 3-6 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-7 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service ................................................................. 3-8 Chapter 4 BIOS [...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 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 al[...]

1-2 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Motherboard Image Model V ariations for X9DRT -HF/-HIBQF/-HIBFF /-HF /-HIBQF /-HIBFF InniBand No Ye s Ye s FDR IB No No Ye s QDR IB No Ye s No 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 y[...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 Notes: 1. For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www .supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details. 2. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specied by the manufacturer . Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion. Motherboard Layout JF2[...]

1-4 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information jumpers, I/O ports, connectors and ex - pansion slots. " " indicates the location of "Pin 1". • Components that are not documented in this manual are reserved for internal use only . • Jumpers/LED Indicators not [...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 3 JIB1 (X9DRT -HIBQF/- HIBFF only) InniBand Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable[...]

1-6 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard LED Indicators LED Description State Status LE1 Onb oa rd PW R LED On Onboard PWR On LE2 UID L ED Blue: On (Windows OS), Blinking (Linux) Unit Identied LE3 HD D LED Green: On HDD/SA T A Active LEB1 InniBand Link LED Green: On IB Connected (X9DRT -HIBQF/- [...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-7 CPU • Dual Intel ® E5-2600 Series Processors (Socket R LGA 201 1); each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with Data T ransfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per QPI) Memory • Integrated memory controller supports • The X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF supports up to 256 GB of four-chann[...]

1-8 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.0 supported by the Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Serial (COM) Port • One (1) Fast UART 16550 Connection: 9-pin RS- 232 port VGA • Backplane VGA Port Peripheral Devices USB Devices • T wo (2) USB ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1) • One (1) Onboard USB connect[...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-9 LED Indicators • System/CPU Overheat LED • Suspend-state LED • HDD/SA T A LED • BMC (BaseBoard Management) LED • InniBand LED • UID/Remote UID LED System Management • PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface) 2.0 support • System resource alert via SuperDoctor III • [...]

1-10 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual System Block Diagram Notes: 1. This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specications of each motherboard. 2. This block diagram is intended for your reference only . Processor E5-2600 Se[...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 1 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Buil t upo n th e fun ct io nali t y and t he c ap abi lit y of t he Int el ® E-2600 Series Processor (Soc ket R) and the P CH C 6 02 c hips et, t he X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard provides the per formanc e and feature sets required for dual_ pro cesso r - based high-performance/clus[...]

1-12 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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. Y ou can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch[...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-13 volt age s and f an sp eed s g o beyon d a p red e ned r ang e. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specica - tion denes a exible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, includi[...]

1-14 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual 1-7 Super I/O The X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard supports two 16550-compatible serial communication connections. COM Port 1, located on the rear IO backplane, can be used for input/output. The other supports SOL only . Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as we[...]

Chapter 1: Overview 1-15 The W PC M 45 0 R Co ntr oll er in ter fac es w it h the h ost sy stem v ia PC I c onn ec tio ns to c omm unic at e wit h th e gra phi c s co re s. It su ppo r t s US B 2.0 a nd 1. 1 for r emo te keyboa rd /mou se/ v ir t ual m edi a emul ati on. I t als o prov id es LP C inter fa ce s upp or t to c ontr ol S upe r IO f unc[...]

1-16 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual • RMCP+ protocol supported Note : For BMC Conguration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Conguration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o avoid pos - sible damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully . The following measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use [...]

2-2 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual OPEN 1st W ARNING! 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation W arning : 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 add - ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure t[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 OPEN 1st W ARNING! 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. 3. Wit h th e 'C lo se 1st' l ever fu lly re tra cte d, ge ntly p ush d own o n th e 'O pe n 1st' lever to o pen t he l oad p late. Li f t th [...]

2-4 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual W ARNING! 1. Using your th umb an d the in dex ng er, r em ove t he ' WA RN IN G' p last ic c ap fro m th e so cket. 2. Use your thumb and index nger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. 3. Once they are aligne[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 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 'Close 1st' le - ver rst, then lock the 'Open 1st' lever second. Use your thumb to gently push the load levers dow[...]

2-6 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual 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. Inse r t t w o pus h- p ins o n the s id es of t he he ats[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Removing the Passive Heatsink War nin g: We do not re c omm en d that t he C PU or t he he ats ink b e re - moved. H owever, if you do ne ed to re move th e hea tsi nk, p lea se fo llo w the instruct ions below to uninstall the heatsink to a void damaging the CPU or other c omponents. 1. Unplug the power cord from the po[...]

2-8 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual X9DRT-HF Rev. 1.21 Release T abs Notches 2-3 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note : Check Supermicro's Websit e for recommended memor y modules. CAU T I O N Exe rc ise ex tr eme c a re wh en in sta lli ng or r emov ing D IM M mod ule s to pr event any po ssi ble d ama ge. Instal[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Memory Support for the X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard The X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF motherboard supports up to 256 GB Registered ECC DDR3 of up to1600 MHz memory in 8 DIMM slots. These RDIMMs run at 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz via a memory buffer . It also supports up to 256 GB of LRDIMM (Reduced Load) DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 [...]

2-10 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual UDIMM Support on the E5-2600 Series Processor Platform DIMMs Populated per DDR Channel UDIMM T ype (Unb. DIMM) POR Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM (Any Combination) 1 ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1066, 1333 SR, DR RDIMM Support on the E5-2600 Series Processor Platform DIMMs Populated per DDR Channel RDIMM [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 1 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DI[...]

2-12 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual 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 chass[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 2-5 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O po r t s ar e c olo r c od ed i n c onf or man c e wit h t he P C 9 9 sp ec i c ati on. S ee the p ic tur e bel ow fo r the c o lo rs a nd lo c ati ons o f the va ri ous I /O p or t s. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports Back Panel I/O Port Locations a[...]

2-14 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) T wo Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a USB header , located close to the BMC chip, provides front- accessible USB connection (USB 2). (Cables are not included.) See the tables on the right for pin denitions. Bac[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 1. LAN 1 2. LAN 2 3. IPMI_LAN 1 2 3 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 Ethernet Ports T wo Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O backplane 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[...]

2-16 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 1 2 Serial Ports A CO M Por t is lo c ated o n the I O Bac kp lan e. See t he t abl e on t he r igh t for pin denitio ns. SerialPortPinDenitions (COM1) Pin # Denition Pin # Denition 1 CDC 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground Video Connector[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 InniBand Connection (For X9DRT - HIBQF/HIBFF) The onboard InniBand (IB) connector is located on the backplane on the mother - board. The IB switch is primarily used for High-performance computing. See the table on the right for pin denitions. InniBand PinDenitions Pin # [...]

2-18 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 1 2 Unit Identier Switches T wo Unit Identier (UID) Switches and two LED In - dicators are located on the motherboard. The Front Panel UID Switch is located at Pin 16 on JF2. The Rear UID Switch is located at SW1 next to the Inni - Band Connector . The Front [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2) JF2 Add-on card header provides front access to the power supply , Serial A T A and Front Panel Control connections for the X9DRT -HF Series motherboard. Insert an Add-On card into this header to use the functions indicated above. This header is designed specically for [...]

2-20 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DR[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DIM[...]

2-22 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DR[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DIM[...]

2-24 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DR[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DIM[...]

2-26 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual InniBand (IB) Enable (For X9DRT - HIBQF/HIBFF) Jumper JIB1 allows the user to enable the onboard InniBand connector. The default setting is 1-2 to enable the con - nection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. IB Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Denition 1-[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DIM[...]

2-28 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DR[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DIM[...]

2-30 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Rear UID LED The r ear U ID LE D is lo c ated a t LE2 o n the r ear of t he m oth er bo ard. T his L ED is us ed in c on jun ct ion w it h the r ear U ID swit ch to prov ide easy i dent i c ati on of a system t hat mi ght b e in ne ed of s er v ic e. Refer to U ID S wi tc h on Pag e 3 -1 5 [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DRT -HF Rev. 1.21 BIOS P1 DIM[...]

2-32 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual JF2 JSD1 SW1 JIPMB1 J21 JBT1 LEB1 LEB2 LE3 JI2C2 JI2C1 JNMI1 JRST1 JWD1 JRK1 JIB1 JWP1 JPL1 JPG1 JBAT1 JTPM1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4A P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 XDP-CPU COM1 VGA S-SAT A0 Always DIMMxA First CPU1_Port2 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 LAN2 USB2 CPU2 P1 DIMMC1 UID P1 DIMMD1 CPU1 X9DR[...]

3-1 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 T roubleshooting 3-1 T roubleshooting Proced ures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘T echnical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter . [...]

3-2 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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 [...]

3-3 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 .[...]

3-4 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual 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 info[...]

3-5 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specic system conguration that was sold to you. 1. Please go through the ‘T roubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (F AQ) sections in this chapter or see the F AQs on our Website ( http://www .supermi[...]

3-6 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Proper Battery Disposal W arning! Please handle used batteries carefully . Do not damage the bat - tery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply with the regulations set [...]

3-7 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions Qu es t io n: Wh at a re t he v ar io us t yp es o f me mo r y th at my m ot h er bo ar d c an support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Plea[...]

3-8 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF 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. Y ou can obtain service by calling your ven - dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number . When returning the motherb[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DR T -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF . 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 T o enter the AMI BIO[...]

4-2 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Note : For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery , please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re - covery User Guide posted @http://www .supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting the Setup Utility Normally , the only visible Power-On Self-T est (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the &l[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DRT V ersion This item displays the 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 T otal Memory This displays the amount of memory tha[...]

4-4 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual AddOn ROM Display Mode This item sets the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM dis - play mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current. Bootup Num-Lock Thi s feat ur[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5  CPU Conguration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to conguration CPU settings. Socket 1 CPU Information/Socket 2 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in Socket 1 and (or) Socket 2 as detected by[...]

4-6 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to moni - tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 DCU IP Prefetcher (A vailable when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled . Intel® Virtualization T echnology (A vailable when supported by the CPU) Sel[...]

4-8 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is main - tained.  Chipset Conguration  North Bridge This feature allows the user to congure the following North Bridge settings.  Integrated IO Conguration Intel VT -d Sel[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3 . Port 1B Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B. The options are GEN1, GEN2 , and G[...]

4-10 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Port 2A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 2A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 2A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 2A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3 . IOU3-PCIe Port If this feature allows the us[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 1 CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information This item displays the memory type/speed of a memory module specied. • P1-DIMMA1 • P1-DIMMB1 • P1-DIMMC1 • P1-DIMMD1 CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information This item displays the memory type/speed of a memory module specied. • P1-DIMME1 • P1-DIMMF1 • P1-DIMMG1 ?[...]

4-12 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto , 1 W ay , 2 W ay , 4, Way , and 8 Way . Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13 USB Devices : This item displays the USB devices detec ted by the BIOS. All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled . (If set to Enabled, EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear .) EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (A vailable when All USB Devices is set to Enabl[...]

4-14 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Serial-A T A (SA T A) Controller 0~1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SA T A controller , and set the compat - ibility mode. The options for Controller 0 are Enhanced and Compatible. The default of SA T A Controller 1 is Enhanced . AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-15 Onchip SCU Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a SCU device. The options are Disabled and Enabled . SCU Port 0~SCU Port 3 : The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the presence of a SCU port and display the status of this port as detected.  PCIe/PCI/PnP Congurati[...]

4-16 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Force L0 to force all PCI-E links to operate at L0 state. Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level for the system. Select Disabled to disab[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-17  COM1 Conguration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specied. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This feature displays the serial port settings as specied. Change Settings Use this feature to set the settings of a serial port specied. The options are Auto , IO=3F8h; IRQ=4[...]

4-18 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  Console Redirection Settings This item determines how the host system exchanges data with the client computer . T erminal T ype This feature allows the u[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-19  ACPI Setting Use this feature to congure Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU_Stop_Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions. Power [...]

4-20 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Intel®1350 Gigabit Network Connection This item displays the following iSCSI Internet Connection information.  NIC Conguration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed of network connection and to congure duplex mode for the port currently used. The options are AutoNeg[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-21 4-3 Ev ent Logs Use this feature to congure Event Log settings.  Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to congure 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 Enab[...]

4-22 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual 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 , Y es Next Reset, and Y es Every Reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediat[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-23 4-4 IPMI Use this feature to congure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI rmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI rmware installed in your system.  System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Opt[...]

4-24 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the 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 . Customize EFI Logging Options Log EFI[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-25 Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer . This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). 4-5 Boot Thi s sub me nu al low s th e us er to co ng ure the f oll owi ng b oot set tin gs f or t he syste m. CSM Support Sel ec t Enab led t o ena ble U EFI Co mp at[...]

4-26 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Boo t O pt io n # 2 U s e t h i s i t e m to s e l e c t t h e  r s t b o o t d e v i c e . Se l e c t a L A N d e v i c e t o bo o t t h e s y s t e m fro m th e net wo r k co nne c tio n. Se lec t U EFI to bo ot th e syste m fr om th e UEFI: B uilt - in EFI Sh ell. T he op ti ons a re L A[...]

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-27 4-7 Save & Exit Thi s subm enu al low s the us er to c on gu re th e Save and E xit s et tin gs for t he syste m. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system conguration, and reboot the computer . Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press &[...]

4-28 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ - ous values, click Ye s to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so[...]

A-1 Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-T est) 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 sy[...]

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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-1 Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Note 1 . Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme les for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the sys[...]

B-2 X9DRT -HF/HIBQF/HIBFF Motherboard User ’s Manual SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) B-2  Conguring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool t hat supports remote management capability . It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called th[...]

Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-3 SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note : The SD III u til it y and t he u ser g uid e ca n be do wnl oad ed f ro m our websit e at: h tt p ://w w w .supermicro.com/products/ accessor ies/soft ware/ Sup er Do ct or III .cf m. For Li nux , we wi ll st ill re c om men d tha [...]

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-29 Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer . Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displa[...]