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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 X9DAi motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DAi 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 GT/s.
X9DAi 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview...................................................................1-11 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-12 1-4 PC Health Monitoring........................................................
Table of Contents Front Control Panel........................................................................................ 2-23 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................... 2-24 NMI Button................................................................................................ 2-24 Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-24 HDD LED...............................................
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................................ 3-1 3-2 Technical Support Procedures......................................................................... 3-5 3-3 Battery Removal and Installation..................................................................... 3-6 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
X9DAi 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 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMMG2 P2 DIMMH1 P2 DIMMH2 P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMME1 Always Populate DIMMxA First JPWR1 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 JPI2C1 JSD1 Intel JPWR2 I-SATA5 J22 FAN1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 USB 3.0 CTRL I-SATA3 I-SATA1 JBT1 JOH1 USB5/6 I-SATA4 JPI1I-SATA2 I-SATA0 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) FAN3 JD1 USB3.0 2/3 J18 CPU2 Slot6 PCI-E 3.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual X9DAi Quick Reference CNF2 Battery BT1 FAN7 (CPU2 Fan) X9DAi 1.02 Rev. JPWR1 JPI2C1 Intel JPWR2 I-SATA5 JBT1 JOH1 J22 USB3.0 2/3 LE1 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) FAN1 JF1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 FAN3 JD1 FANA USB 3.0 CTRL I-SATA3 I-SATA1 USB5/6 I-SATA4 JPI1I-SATA2 I-SATA0 JSD1 SP1 USB4 CPU1 C602 BIOSI-SAS/ SATA0~3 COM1 CPU2 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 STBY1 JL1 JWD1 USB2.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DAi Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting J29/J30 SMB Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JI C1/JI C2 SMBus to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPI1 IEEE1394a Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/2 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 Management Engine (ME) Recovery Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) I2 I2 X9DAi Connectors Connectors Description 7.1 Audio 8 Channel (7.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual LAN1/2 G-bit Ethernet Ports 1/2 SP1 Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) STBY1 Standby Power Header T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial-Link General_Purpose IO Headers 1/2 USB 2.0 0/1/2/3 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports 0/1/2/3 USB 2.0 4, 5/6 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Connections 4, 5/6 USB 3.0 0/1 Back Panel USB 3.0 Ports 0/1 USB 3.0 2/3 Front Panel Accessible USB 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011); each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 8.0 GT/s per QPI link). Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Peripheral Devices USB Devices • Four (4) USB 3.0 ports: USB 3.0 Backplane Ports 0/1*, USB 3.0 Front Accessible Connections 2/3) • Seven (7) USB 2.0 Connections: Four (4): Backplane USB 2.
Chapter 1: Overview PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitors for 1.8V, +3.3V, 3.3VSB, +5V Standby, 1.35V, 1.5V, Chipset Voltage, and Battery Voltage. • • • • CPU 7-Phase switching voltage regulator • Low noise fan speed control • • System/CPU Overheat LED CPU/System overheat LED and control CPU Thermal Trip support Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support Fan Control LED Indicators System Management System Management • PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual DDR3 P1 P0 #2 #1B #3 DMI2 #1A QPI #3 #2 #1 8GT/s USB 3.0 USB 3.0 PCI-E X4 G3 PCI-Ex8 G3 PCI-Ex16 G3 PCI-E x8 G3 PCI-E x16 G3 PCI-E X4 LAN i350 PCI-E X1 PCI-E X1 DMI2 PCI-E x8 SLOT 6 SLOT 1 PCI-E X16 PCI-E X4 G3 DMI2 4GB/s QPI 8GB/s SATA2 Ports#0~3 DMI2 LANE1/2/3/4 LANE6 LANE7 PCH 3.0 Gb/S C602 SSB-D 6.0 Gb/S for Port 0/1 USB 2.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DAi motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based workstation platforms. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DAi offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripheral devices such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 1-7 Super I/O The Super I/O supports one 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 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.
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.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi 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 NI NG lever away from 2 Pull the socket ! WA R NI OP EN NG ! 1st OP EN 1st 3. With the 'Close 1st' lever fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely. Gently push down to pop the load plate open.
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. WA R NIN G! 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. 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.
X9DAi 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 'Close 1st' lever first, then lock the 'Open 1st' lever second. Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. 1 2 Gently close the load plate. Push down and lock 'Close 1st' lever.
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.
X9DAi 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 P1-DIMMA1. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and the same speed.) 2.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Memory Support for the X9DAi Motherboard The X9DAi motherboard supports up to 1 TB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 128 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in 16 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 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.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports 4 1 JPI2C1 JPWR2 3 2 12 J22 LE1 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) FAN1 FAN3 JD1 JF1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 USB 3.0 CTRL I-SATA3 I-SATA1 7 10 6 9 16 JPWR1 I-SATA5 USB5/6 I-SATA4 JPI1I-SATA2 I-SATA0 JSD1 SP1 USB4 13 Rev.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM Port Pin Definitions One COM connection (COM1) is located on the Backplane I/O panel on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin # 1 COM1 COM2 Definition Pin # Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 N/A Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O backplane on the motherboard All these ports accept RJ45 type cables.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel LAN ports 1/2 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Four Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 Ports 0~3) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, two USB 3.0 Ports (USB 3.0 Ports 0/1) are also located on the backplane. Additionally, two USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 Ports 4, 5/6), a Type A USB, and two USB 3.0 ports (USB 3.0 Ports 2/3) are used to provide front chassis access. USB Cables are not included. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Back Panel USB (2.0) #0~3 Pin Definitions USB (3.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual (Back_Panel) High Definition Audio (HD Audio) (BP) HD Audio Conn# This motherboard features a 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 8 DAC channels. The HD Audio connections simultaneously supports multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback independent stereo output through the front panel stereo out for front, rear, center and subwoofer speakers. Use the Advanced software included in the CDROM with your motherboard to enable this function.
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. CPU2 X9DAi 1.
X9DAi 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. Pin# Definition 19 Control 20 Ground Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 3.3V 16 PWR LED A.
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.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Pin# of chassis overheating and fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
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. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 2-7 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(J22) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPWR1/2) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. These power connectors must also be connected to your power supply. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 14 -12V 2 +3.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 7, and Fan A) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 Pulse Width Modulation Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard.
X9DAi 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 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X9DAi 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. CNF2 Battery BT1 Ground 5 +3.3V USB2.0 0/1/2/3 A. JPI2C1 COM1 Rev. JPWR1 JPI2C1 JPWR2 I-SATA5 J22 LE1 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) 2-32 FAN1 FAN3 JD1 JF1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 USB 3.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. These headers support Serial_Link interface for onboard SATA connections. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers SPDIF_In Pin Definitions The SPDIF_In (JSPDIF_In) and SPDIF_Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are located next to the GLAN Controller on the motherboard. Place a cap on each header for audio support. You will also need to have a cable to use each connection. Pin# Definition 1 S/PDIF_Out 2 Ground 2 Ground DOM PWR Pin Definitions Ground A. SPDIF_In B. SPDIF_Out COM1 X9DAi 1.02 Rev.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Status The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs. Refer to the tables on right for pin definitions. State Message Solid Overheat Blinking Fan Fail I2C Bus to PCI-Exp.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note 1: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord, and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual IEEE 1394a Enable 1394a Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPI1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to use 1394_1 and 1394_2 connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled SMB Enable SMB Enable Jumper Settings Jumpers J29/J30 allow the user to enable System Management Bus support.
Chapter 2: Installation 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. CNF2 Battery BT1 X9DAi 1.02 Rev.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LED (Right) LED State Color Status Definition Green Flashing Active LAN 1/LAN 2 Link LED (Left) LED State A LED Color Definition Off 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or No Connection Green 10 Gbps Amber 1 Gbps A Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) LED Settings Onboard Power LED LED Color An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA Pin Definitions Two SATA3 Ports (I-SATA0/1), colored in white, and four SATA2 Ports (I-SATA2~5) are located on the motherboard. In addition, four SAS/SATA ports (I-SAS/SATA 0~3) are also located on the motherboard. These ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
X9DAi 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. • • If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed.
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.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi 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 ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.
X9DAi 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 X9DAi. 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.
X9DAi 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). X9DAi SMC Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. SMC 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.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 0. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 0 supports 64-bit technology. Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information.) Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual EuP Select Enabled to support the Low-power Compliance Mode for Energy-using Products (EuP). The options are Enable and Disable. CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Management settings. Power Technology Select Energy Efficiency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disabled, Energy Efficient, and Custom.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Package C State Limit If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Chipset Configuration North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. IOH 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 VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 GEN3. IOU2-PCIe Port If this feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOU2 and the PCI-Exp port. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow. QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s. DIMM Configuration Current Memory Mode This item displays the current memory mode. Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS usually in the form of a USB adaptor, can be used to enhance audio performance. Select Unhide to display the Perfmon and DXF devices installed in the system. The options are HIDE and UNHIDE. DRAM RAPL Mode RAPL which stands for Running Average Power Limit is a feature that provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are DRAM RAPL MODE0 , DRAM RAPL MODE1, and Disabled.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrubbing and ensure data security and integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DRAM RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) This item allows the user to select the average power limit setting when a DRAM module is in operation. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, and Mode 1. Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 Disabled to have USB devices available for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected: Serial-ATA (SATA) Controller 0~1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller, and set the compatibility mode. The options are Enhanced and Compatible. The default for SATA controller 0 is Compatible. The default for SATA controller 1 is Enhanced. AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS OnChip SAS Oprom Select Enabled to support the onboard SAS Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Thermal Configuration Thermal Management Select Enabled to initialize the PCH Thermal subsystem device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ME SMBus Thermal Reporting This feature appears when Thermal Management is set to Enabled. Select Enabled to support ME SMBus (Management Engine System Management Bus) reporting.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard. Network Stack Select Enabled enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Displays the Super IO chip type.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to automatically reboot when a non-recoverable error occurs that lasts for more than five minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial Port Console Redirection COM 0 Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space. Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band-Mgmt Port Use this feature to select the port for out-of-band management.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Temperature Display Mode This feature displays the CPU temperature detected by DTS (i.e., +34oC) or temperature status in text ("Low", "Medium" or "High"). The options are Text Mode or DTS.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU_Stop_Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions. Power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is refreshed. Select Suspend Disabled to use power-reduced mode. Power will only be supplied to limited components (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ME Subsystem This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings. ME (Management Engine) Subsystem Select Enabled to enable support for Intel Management Engine Subsystem that carry out various tasks in the background to enhance overall system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DAi 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.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 4-5 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3 Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority. Network Device BBS Priorities, Hard Drive BBS Priorities This option sets the order of the legacy network devices and Hard Disks detected by the motherboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 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 to 20 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.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 4-7 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 if you want to save configuration, select Yes to save the changes, or select No to return to the BIOS without making changes. 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, select Yes to load the values previous saved, or select No to keep the changes you've made so far.
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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 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/.
X9DAi Motherboard User's Manual 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. The local management is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
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(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
