X9DAL-3 X9DAL-i 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 X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i motherboard supports dual Intel Sandy Bridge-EN processors 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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 NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ....................................................................... 2-22 Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED.................................................................... 2-23 Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 2-23 Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-24 Power Button ............................................................
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-5 3-3 Battery Removal and Installation .................................................................... 3-6 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-7 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service.................................................................
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. This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMC-proprietary server as a part of an integrated system platform.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual X9DAL-3/i 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 X9DAL-3/i Motherboard Layout FP Audio JPL2 82574L LAN CTRL LAN 1/2 7.1 HD Audio USB 2.0_0~3 Fan5 CPU2 Fan3 JPL1 JSPDIF JSPDIF _OUT _In TPM/Port 80 82574L LAN CTRL JPWR3 CPU1 Slot6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 P1-DIMMA1 CPU2 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMC1 CPU2 Slot4 PCI-E 3.0 x8 JI2C1 JI2C2 CPU2 Slot3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 JD1 Slot2 PCI 33MHz USB 4/5 CPU2 Slot1 PCI-E 3.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual X9DAL-3/i Quick Reference FP Audio JPL2 7.1 HD Audio LAN 1/2 USB 2.0_0~3 Fan5 CPU2 Fan3 JPL1 JSPDIF JSPDIF _OUT _In TPM/Port 80 82574L LAN CTRL JPWR3 CPU1 Slot6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 P1-DIMMA1 CPU2 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMC1 CPU2 Slot4 PCI-E 3.0 x8 JI2C1 JI2C2 CPU2 Slot3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 JD1 Slot2 PCI 33MHz USB 4/5 CPU2 Slot1 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting Clear CMOS See Chapter 3 SMB to PCI-E/PCI Slots Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPES Energy Saving Mode Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 Management Engine (ME) Recovery Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPUSB1 Back Panel USB Standby Power Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB2 Front Panel USB Standby Power Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) JBT1 2 2 JI C1/JI C2 X9DAL-
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual SCU-SGPIO 1/2 Serial Link (SAS) General Purpose IO Headers (CPU1) Slot6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (CPU1) Slot5 PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in x8 Slot) (CPU2) Slot1/Slot3/Slot4 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slots (Slot4 open-ended, supports mechanical x16 cards) Slot2 PCI 33 MHz Slot T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial Link (SATA) General Purpose IO Headers USB 2.0 0/1/2/3 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports 0/1/2/3 USB 2.0 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Connections 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 USB 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® Sandy Bridge EN (Socket B2) processors; each processor supports a full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link (with support of up to 8.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual SATA & SAS Connections (X9DAL-3) Network (cont.) • • • SATA Two SATA 3.0 (I-SATA 0/1) Four SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 2~5) • Peripheral Devices SAS (3Gb/s) • • • Eight (8) SAS (I-SAS 0~7) RAID 0, 1, 10 (Windows) RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux) USB Devices • Four (4) USB 3.0 ports: USB 3.0 Back Panel Ports 0/1, USB 3.0 Front Accessible Connections 2/3 • Ten (10) USB 2.0 Connections: Four (4): Back Panel USB 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Power Config. • • • • Main switch override mechanism Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off USB Power-on mode for AC power recovery CPU Monitoring PC Health Monitoring ACPI/ACPM Power Management • Onboard voltage monitors for +3.3V, 3.3VSB, +5V Standby, Chipset Voltage, and Battery Voltage.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual P1 #1A/B #3A/B PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 1 RJ45 PCI-E X1 LAN2 82574L PCI-E X1 RJ45 USB3.0 USB3.0 Controller PCI-E Uplink SAS SAS Ports 0~3 SAS Ports 4~7 PCH C602 (X9DAL-i) 3.0 Gb/S For Port 2/5 PCH C606 (X9DAL-3) 6.0 Gb/S For Port 0/1 PCI-E X1 8x SAS ports are replaced by 4x SATA2 in X9DAL-i USB3.0 PCI-E X1 Controller PCI-32MHz USB 2.0 PCI AUDIO SPI LPC SPI SIO W83627 USB2.0 #0~#9 USB3.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel Sandy Bridge EN (Socket B2) processor and the Patsburg chipset, the X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual processor-based workstation platforms. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DAL-3/ X9DAL-i offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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 Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system/CPU temperatures, CPU voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range. 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User’s Manual information, please refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter 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).
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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual ﻋﻨﺪ ﺍﻟﺘﺨﻠﺺ ﺍﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻲ ﻣﻦ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻤﻨﺘﺞ ﻳﻨﺒﻐﻲ ﺍﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ ﻣﻌﻪ ﻭﻓﻘﺎ ﻟﺠﻤﻴﻊ ﺍﻟﻘﻮﺍﻧﻴﻦ ﻭﺍﻟﻠﻮﺍﺋﺢ ﺍﻟﻮﻁﻨﻴﺔ 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 of the fan. Note: • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. • Make sure that the processor wattage (TDP) does not exceed the maximum rating for the motherboard.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 3. Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket. 4. After removing the plastic cap, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges with your thumb and index finger,. 5. Align the CPU key, which is a semi-circle cutout, against the socket key, which is the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket. 6. Align Pin 1 on the CPU against Pin 1 on the CPU socket. 7.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active Heatsink 1. Locate the CPU Fan connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout for the CPU Fan connector location.) 2. Remove the protective plastic from the bottom of the heatsink. Warning: CPU overheat may occur if the protective plastic is not removed from the heatsink. Protective Plastic 3. Detach the fan from the heatsink so that the mounting holes are visible and accessible (this applies to SKU-P0035AP4 and SKU-P0040AP4 heatsinks). 4.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 5. Position the heatsink so that the fan air flow will be directed toward the rear panel of the chassis. 6. Align the four heatsink screws with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently tighten the screws in diagonal pairs (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until secured. Screw#2 Screw#1 Screw#3 7. Reattach the fan to the heatsink (this applies to SKU-P0035AP4 and SKUP0040AP4). 8.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Disconnect the fan wire from the fan connector. 2. Detach the fan from the heatsink to access the mounting screws (this applies to SKU-P0035AP4 and SKU-P0040AP4 heatsinks). 3.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 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 P1DIMM #1A. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and the same speed in the same bank.) 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support for the X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard The X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard supports up to 192 GB of Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 memory in three-channel memory bus. These DIMM modules run at 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz via a memory buffer. For the latest memory updates, please refer to our website a at http://www. supermicro.com/products/motherboard.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support-Table 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) (See the Note below) 3 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support-Table 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) 3 Slots Per Channel (See the Note Below) 1DPC and 2DPC 3DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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 5 4 8 11 13 16 7 10 6 9 12 15 X9DAL-3/i Rev. 1.01 1 3 2 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1. COM Port 1 (Black) 2. Back Panel USB 2.0 Port 0 3. Back Panel USB 2.0 Port 1 4. Back Panel USB 2.0 Port 2 5.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM Port Pin Definitions One COM connection (COM1) is located on the rear I/O panel on the Pin # motherboard. COM2 is located next to PCI-E Slot 1 to provide front panel serial support. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 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 I/O Back Panel. Additionally, six USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 Ports 4/5, 6/7, 8/9), 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 (3.
Chapter 2: Installation (Back Panel) High Definition Audio (HD Audio) (BP) 7.1 HD Audio Conn# Signal This motherboard features a 7.1 Chan- 1 SPDIF Out nel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec 2 Surround_Out 3 CEN/LFE_Out 4 Mic_In 5 Line_Out 6 Line_In that provides ten 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro's server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. FP Audio JPL2 LAN 1/2 7.1 HD Audio USB 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. 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. NMI B.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin Pin# Definition 13 3.3V Standby 14 HD Active definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Pin# of chassis overheating and fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground pin definitions. Power Button Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector (JPWR3) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connec- 14 -12V 2 +3.3V 15 COM 3 COM tors (JPWR1/2) are located on the mother- 16 PS_ON 4 +5V board. These power connectors meet the 17 COM 5 COM SSI EPS 12V specification.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has seven system/CPU fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 5 and Fan A) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. The fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation via Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting in BIOS. (See Chapter 5 for more details.
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Speaker (Buzzer) Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The Internal Speaker (Buzzer), located at SP1, can be used to provide Pin# audible indication for various beep codes. See the table on the right for Definitions Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer (SP1).
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide Pin # 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. Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers (for SATA Support) T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial Link General Pin# Definition Pin Definition Purpose Input/Output) headers are 1 NC 2 NC located on the motherboard. These headers support Serial Link interface 3 Ground 4 Data 5 Load 6 Ground for onboard SATA connections. See 7 Clock 8 NC Note: NC= No Connection the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual SPDIF In Header SPDIF In Pin Definitions The SPDIF In (Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format) header is located Pin# at JSPDIF In. Connect an appropriate cable here to provide digital audio Definition 1 S/PDIF_In 2 Ground input for your system. See the layout below for the location of the header. SPDIF Out Header SPDIF Out Pin Definitions The SPDIF Out header is located at JSPDIF Out Connect a cable to provide digital audio output for your system.
Chapter 2: Installation Standby Connector A Standby connector is located at JSTBY1. Connect an appropriate cable here for standby support for your system. DOM Power Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions A power connector for SATA DOM (Disk On Module) devices is located at JSD1. Connect an appropriate cable here to provide power support for your DOM devices. Pin# Definition 1 +5V 2 Ground 3 Ground FP Audio A. JSTBY1 JPL2 LAN 1/2 7.1 HD Audio USB 2.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins 3 2 1 3 2 1 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. Jumper Cap Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad Setting 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots I2C for PCI-E slots Jumper Settings Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to Jumper Setting connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to PCI/PCI-Express slots. These two jumpers are to be set at the same Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled time. The default setting is Open to disable the connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings. FP Audio JPL2 LAN 1/2 7.1 HD Audio USB 2.
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 nor- Definition 1-2 Normal (Default) 2-3 ME Recovery mal 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. FP Audio A. JPME1 JPL2 7.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (Back Panel USB Wake-up) Closing Pins 1/2 of JPUSB1 will allow you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or by clicking a USB mouse connected to the backpanel of your system. Close Pins 1/2 of JPUSB2 to "Wake-up" your system Pin# Definition 1-2 Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled via a device connected to USB 4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs Activity LED Link LED Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the IO Back Panel of the motherboard. Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LED (Right) LED State green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connections.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 2-10 Serial Link Connections SAS Ports (X9DAL-3 Only) Serial ATA/SAS Pin Definitions Eight Serial Attached SCSI Ports (I-SAS #0~7) provide serial link connections Pin# Definition on the motherboard. These SAS ports, 1 Ground colored in blue, support SAS connec- 2 TX_P tions. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 3 TX_N 4 Ground 5 RX_N 6 RX_P 7 Ground Serial ATA Ports (X9DAL-3) Two SATA3 Ports (I-SATA0/1) and four SATA2 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial ATA Ports (X9DAL-i) Serial ATA Pin Definitions Two SATA 3.0 Ports (I-SATA0/1) and eight SATA 2.0 Ports (I-SATA2~5, 6~9) are Pin# Definition located on the motherboard. These ports 1 Ground provide Serial Link signal connections, 2 TX_P which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right 3 TX_N 4 Ground 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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/Load Reducing ECC /Non-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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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 X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i. 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and press . Press the key to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.).
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. B OS S Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security U U Save & Exit System Boot Feature Setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power On, Stay Off and Last State. CPU Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 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. Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and above. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, and 2. Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DCU IP Prefetcher 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 Enabled and Disabled.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual C1E Support (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time (in seconds) during which long duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0 Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended by the manufacturer. Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power (in watts) is maintained.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual IOU1-PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between IOU1 and PCIe port. The options are x4x4 and x8. The default setting for IOH 0 is x4x4. The default setting for IOH 1 is x8. Port 1A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS QPI Configuration Current QPI Link Speed This item displays the speed of the QPI Link. Current QPI Link Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link. 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual DRAM RAPL BWLIMIT This item sets the limits on the average power consumption and the bandwidth of a DRAM module in operation so that the OS can manage power consumption and energy budget of hardware more effectively within a certain window of time. The options are 0, 1, 8, and 16.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS (the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected 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 Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) Controller 1/ Controller 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. The following are displayed depending on your selection: 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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual SCU Configuration SCU Devices Select Enabled to enable support for PCH SCU (System Configuration Utility) devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Force L0s to force all PCI-E links to operate at L0s state.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This feature indicates whether or not a reset is required for a serial port specified. Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second). Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Legacy OS Redirection Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty Keypad Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/ CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. System Temperature, Patsburg Temperature, Peripheral Temperature The temperature for the above items will be displayed as detected by the BIOS. Fan Speed This feature displays the fan speed readings for all fans detected by the BIOS. Voltage Readings The following voltage readings will be displayed. VTT_P0, VTT_P1, 1.1V, 1.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available if a TPM device is installed) TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to allow TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Enable and Disable. Current Status Information: If a TPM device is detected, this item displays the information regarding the current TPM status.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Press to change the Smbios Event Log Configuration. f Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC :Exit Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number from 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This item allows the user to decide how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log. Enter a number from 0 to 99. The default setting is 60. View Smbios Event Log This feature displays the contents of the SmBIOS Event Log.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual 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 20 characters long. B OS B SOS U S UU U Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [WDC WD150ZFYPS-02W3B0] [UEFI: Built-in EFI...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. B OS B SOS U S UU U Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup without saving the changes.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i Motherboard User's Manual Save Options Save Changes Select this option and press to save all changes you've done so far and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program. When the dialog box appears, asking you 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Restore User Defaults Select this feature and press to load the user's defaults previously saved in the system. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to restore user's defaults, select Yes to restore the user's defaults previously saved in the system, or select No to abandon the user's defaults that were previously saved.
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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.
X9DAL-3/X9DAL-i 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: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our website at: ftp://ftp.Supermicro.com/utility/Super_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor 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.
