X10DRH-C X10DRH-CT X10DRH-i X10DRH-iT 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 X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT motherboard supports dual Intel® E5-2600v3 Series processors (Socket R3) that offer new Intel® Microarchitecture 22nm Process Technology, delivering system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself; Note: Additional information given to differentiate between models or instructions provided for proper system setup.
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X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist........................................................................................................... 1-1 X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Quick Reference................................................................ 1-4 Motherboard Features.........................................................
Table of Contents 2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports....................................................... 2-16 Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports........................................................... 2-16 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions ............................................ 2-16 Serial Ports................................................................................................ 2-17 Video Connection................................................................
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators................................................................................ 2-37 GLAN LEDs............................................................................................... 2-37 IPMI-Dedicated LAN LEDs........................................................................ 2-37 Onboard Power LED ................................................................................ 2-38 BMC Heartbeat LED........................
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 care and 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.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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 publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Layout LE1 USB0/1 LAN CTRL USB4/5 (3.0) FAN5 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 USB2/3 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 (2.0) LEDM1 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 COM1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMME1 BAR CODE Battery MAC CODE BIOS Rev. 1.00 BIOS LICENSE PCH S-SATA JPI2C1 JPWR1 PWR I2C P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 I-SGPIO2 I-SGPIO1 USB6 (3.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Quick Reference LE1 LAN CTRL USB0/1 USB4/5 (3.0) FAN5 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 LEDM1 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 COM1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st OPEN 1st P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMME1 BAR CODE Battery MAC CODE BIOS Rev. 1.00 BIOS LICENSE PCH S-SATA JPI2C1 JPWR1 PWR I2C P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 I-SGPIO2 I-SGPIO1 USB6 (3.
Chapter 1: Overview X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS/Reset BIOS Configuration See Chapter 2 JI C1/JI C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable (X10DRH-C/i) (10G) TLAN1/TLAN2 Enable (X10DRHCT/iT) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacture (ME) Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) JPS1 SAS Enable (X10DRH-C/CT only) Pi
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual (CPU1) Slot3 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot from CPU1 (CPU2) Slot4 PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot from CPU2 (CPU2)Slot5 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot from CPU2 (CPU2)Slot6 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot from CPU2 (CPU2)Slot7 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot from CPU2 (I-)SGPIO1/2 Seria_Link General Purpose I/O headers 1/2 for SATA ports (I-SGPIO1 for I-SATA0-3, I-SGPIO2 for I-SATA4/5) SP1 Internal speaker/buzzer UID UID (Unit Identification) switch (BP) USB 0/1 (2.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600 v3 Series processors (Socket R3-LGA 2011); each processor supports dual fullwidth Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (of up to 9.6 GT/s one direction per QPI) Note: Both CPUs need to be installed for full access to the PCI-E slots, DIMM slots, and onboard controllers. Refer to the block diagram on page 1-10 to determine which slots or devices may be affected.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual • • RAID (PCH) RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 SAS 3.0 (X10DRH-C/ Eight (8) SAS/SATA 3.0 connections (SAS 0-3, 4-7) CT Only) • R A I (LSI3108) D RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Hardware RAID + 2GB cache from the LSI 3108 SAS controller with optional SuperCAP for battery backup IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.
Chapter 1: Overview System Health Monitoring System Health/CPU Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for 1.2V +3.3V, 3.3V standby, +5V, +5V standby, +12V, CPU core, memory, chipset, BMC, PCH, and battery voltages • • • • • CPU/system overheat LED and control CPU Thermal Trip support Status monitor for speed control Status monitor for on/off control CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) support of up to 145W (See Note 1 below.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRH-C/i (T) DDR4 #1 #2 #3 P0 QPI P1 9.6G P1 QPI P0 9.6G DMI 2 CPU2 #1 #2 #3 DDR4 CPU1 1333/2133 DMI 2 PVCCIO (1.05/0.95) from 3.3v 2 x PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 (LAN REVERSE) PCI-E X8 G2 RMII/NCSI PCH 612 SPI USB 2.0 PCI-E X1 G2 BMC DDR3 BMC Boot Flash RGRMII LAN3 RTL8211E-VB-CG AST2400 USB 3.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E5-2600 v3 Series processors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. With support of the new Intel microarchitecture 22nm process technology, the X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT drastically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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 system, including its hardware, operating system, and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard-disk drives, and printers.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 1-7 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by this motherboard: Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed) The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support Department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. 1. 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 if needed. 5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Also, improper CPU installation and socket/pin misalignment may cause serious damage to the CPU or the motherboard that will require RMA repairs. Be sure to read and follow all instructions thoroughly before installing your CPU and heatsink.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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" OP EN 2 Pull lever away from socket 1st OP EN 1st 3. With the lever labeled "Close 1st" fully retracted, gently push down on the lever labeled "Open 1st" to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and index finger to loosen the lever and open the load plate. 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semicircle notches, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket or move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 1 2 Gently close the load plate Push down and lock the lever labeled "Close 1st" OP EN 1st 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labeled "Close 1st" first, then lock the lever labeled "Open 1st" second. Using your thumb, gently push the load levers down to the lever locks.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. 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 and the heatsink bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (e.g., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not over-tighten the screws to avoid damaging the CPU and the motherboard. 4.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the CPU and the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or the motherboard. 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 2-5 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for a list of recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to avoid damaging the DIMM modules or the motherboard. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1DIMMA1. For best performance, please use DIMM modules of the same type and speed in the same bank. 2.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard The X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT motherboard supports up to 1024 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM) or 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2133/1866 MHz modules in 16 slots. Memory speed support depends on the CPUs installed in the motherboard. For the latest memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation DDR4 Memory POR for Haswell-EP Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM ECC Memory Modules Type 1 Ranks Per DIMM DIMM and Capacity (GB) Data Width Speed (MT/s) Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Voltage (V) (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Slot Per Channel 1 Slot Per Channel 1DPC 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 2DPC 3 Slots Per Chann 1DPC 2DPC 4Gb 8Gb 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V 1.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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 USB0/1 USB4/5 (3.0) FAN5 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X16 USB2/3 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 (2.0) LEDM1 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.
COM1 Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Two COM connections (COM1 and COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the I/O back panel. COM2, located next to CPU1 PCI-E Slot1, provides front access support. Refer to the board layout below for its location. 1 COM1 COM2 2 COM2 Video Connection A Video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout below for its location. 1. COM1 2. COM2 3. VGA 2 BAR CODE MAC CODE BIOS LICENSE X10DRH-C/i(T) Rev. 1.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two USB 2.0 ports (USB 0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB 4/5) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, an internal USB 2.0 header and a USB 3.0 header provide support for two USB 2.0 ports (USB 2/3) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB 7/8) in the front. A Type-A connector is also located on the motherboard to provide front-panel USB 3.0 support (USB 6). (Cables are not included.) See the tables on the right and below for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel on the motherboard. These Ethernet ports support 1GbE LANs on the X10DRH-C/i and 10GbE LANs on the X10DRH-CT/iT. In addition, an IPMI-dedicated LAN is located above USB 0/1 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. 1. GLAN1 (X10DRH-C/i) 10GLAN1 (X10DRH-CT/iT) 2.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switches/UID LED Indicators UID Switch A rear Unit Identifier (UID) switch and a rear UID LED (LE1) are located next to the VGA port on the motherboard. The front UID switch and the UID LED are both located on the front panel control (JF1), with the front UID switch on pin 13 of JF1 and the front LED on pin 7. When you press either the front or rear UID switch, both front and rear UID LEDs will be turned on.
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. JF1 Header Pins BMC LAN CTRL USB0/1 USB4/5 (3.0) FAN5 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power LED LE1 LAN1 LAN CTRL USB4/5 (3.0) FAN5 Ground Pin# Definition 15 3.3V 16 PWR LED A. NMI B. PWR LED CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD/UID LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show the HDD activity status. Attach a cable to pin 13 to use the UID switch. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Pin# 8 of the front control panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. The red LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat, fan failure, or power failure. The blue LED on pin 7 works as the frontpanel UID LED indicator. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to support system reset. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. To turn on or off the system power, press the button for 4 seconds or longer. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 2-7 Connecting Cables Power Connectors ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) A 24-pin main power supply connector (J24) and two 8-pin CPU power connectors (JPWR1/ JPWR2) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification and must be connected to your power supply to provide adequate power to the system. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU fan headers (Fans 1-6, Fan A, and Fan B) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward-compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Speaker (SP1) can be used to provide audible notifications using various Pin# beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the location of the internal buzzer. Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions Power LED/Speaker Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/ Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. LE1 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 No Connection 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I2C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions The Power System Management Bus (I 2C) connector (JPI 2C1) monitors power supply, fan, and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PMBUS_Alert 4 Ground 5 +3.3V IPMB IPMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system.
Chapter 2: Installation I-SGPIO 1/2 Headers I-SGPIO Headers Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. I-SGPIO1 supports onboard I-SATA 3.0 ports, while I-SGPIO2 supports S-SATA connections. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition Pin Definition 2 NC 1 NC 4 Ground 3 Data 6 Load 5 Ground 8 Clock 7 NC Note: NC= No Connection I-SGPIO 0/1 I-SGPIO1 I-SATA 3.0 Ports 0-5 Supported I-SGPIO2 S-SATA 3.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Note: Be sure to completely shut down the system, and then short JBT1 to clear the CMOS.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default Jumper Setting setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled BMC Enable BMC Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded ASpeed AST2400 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C Bus to PCI-Express Slots I2C for PCI-E slots Jumper Settings Use Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to 2 2 Jumper Setting PCI-Express slots to improve PCI performance. These two jumpers should be set at the same time. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual LE1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 JPG1 USB2/3 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 (2.0) P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMME1 BT1 I-SGPIO2 I-SGPIO1 USB6 (3.0) CLOSE 1st LEDS6 LEDS5 JBT1 S-SATA JPWR2 DS13 TFM J24 JPS7 JPS1 JWD1 LE2 FANB FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 JS1 JL1 2-36 JPI2C1 JPWR1 PWR I2C P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 I-SATA4 FANA CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators Link LED GLAN LEDs Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) Two LAN ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) are locat- LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LED (Right) LED State ed on the IO back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED States The Onboard Power LED is located at LE2 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation SAS Activity LED (For X10DRH-C/CT) SAS Activity LED Status The SAS Activity LED is located at LEDS5 on the motherboard. When Color/State Green: Blinking LEDS5 is blinking, the SAS drive supported by the LSI 3108 controller is active. See the table on the right for more information. SAS Fault LED (For X10DRH-C/CT) SATA Fault LED Status The SAS Fault LED is located at LEDS6 on the motherboard.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Heartbeat LED (For X10DRH-C/ CT) SAS Heartbeat LED Status Color/State A SAS Heartbeat LED is located at DS13 on the motherboard. When DS13 is blinking, the SAS is functioning normally. See the table at right for more information. LE1 LAN CTRL USB4/5 (3.0) FAN5 A. SAS Heartbeat LED COM1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X16 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 USB2/3 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 (2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 SATA/SAS Connections SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Connections Ten SATA 3.0 connections are located on the motherboard. Six SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA 0-5) are supported by the Intel PCH C612. A vertical S-SATA connector, supported by the Intel SCU chip, offers four S-SATA 3.0 connections. These SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Ports (X10DRH-C/CT Only) Eight SAS ports, supported by the LSI 3108 SAS controller, are located at JS39 on the motherboard. SAS 0-3 and SAS 4-7 support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (Hardware RAID + 2GB cache) from the LSI 3108 with optional SuperCAP available for battery backup (Note below). See the layout below for the locations of SAS connectors. Note: Optional SuperCAP can be purchased at Supermicro. Please visit our website at www.supermicro.
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.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. 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 DIMMs 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 type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual settings in the IPMI to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it 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 the minimum power requirements. 6.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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 Load Reduction (LRDIMM)/Registered (RDIMM) ECC DDR4 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 2-5 in Chapter 2.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT 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 X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility screens. Note: For AMI BIOS recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following Main menu items will be displayed: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to the host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS illegal codes to overwhelm the processor to damage the system during an attack. The options are Enable and Disable. (Refer to Intel's and Microsoft's websites for more information.) PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) control in the system. The options are Unlock/Enable and Unlock/Disable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Package C State limit Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, and No Limit. CPU C3 Report Select Enable 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 Enable and Disable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Long Pwr (Power) Limit Ovrd (Override) Select Enable to support long-term power limit override. If this feature is disabled, BIOS will set the default value. The options are Enable and Disable. Long Dur (Duration) Power Limit This item displays the power limit set by the user during which long duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Override BW_LIMIT_TF (BW_limit_tf ) This feature allows the user to turn off the "Override BW_Limit_TF (Time Frame)" setting when the item--the "Running Average Power Limit for DRAM modules" (DRAM RAPL) is set to Enabled so that the DRAM RAPL setting can work properly. The default setting is 1. DRAM RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) Extended Range Select Enable to extend the RAPL range for the DRAM modules. The options are Disable and Enable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual No PCIe Port Active ECO (Engineer Change Order) This feature provides a work-around solution when there is no active PCI device detected by the BIOS. The options are PCU Squelch Exit Ignore Option and Reset the SQ FLOP by CSR Option. Socket 0 PCIeD00F0 - Port 0/DMI Link Speed This item configures the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Auto.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS L0s Support When this item is set to Disable, IIO will not put its transmitter in the L0s state. The default setting is Disable. Socket 0 PCIeD01F0 - Port 1A/Socket 0 PCIeD02F0 - Port 2A/Socket 0 PCIeD20F2 - Port 2C/Socket 0 PCIeD03F0 - Port 3A/Socket 0 PCIeD03F2 - Port 3C PCI-E Port Select Enable to enable the PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Enable, and Disable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency Use this item to set the length of time required for the port specified by the user to complete the transition from L1 to L0. The default setting is <1uS, 1uS - 2uS, 2uS - 4uS, 4uS - 8uS, 8uS - 16uS, 16uS - 32uS, 32uS - 64uS, and >64uS. Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS dB), P5 (0.0/2.0 dB), P6 (0.0/2.5 dB), P7 (-6.0 /3.5 dB), P8 (-3.5/3.5 dB), and P9 (0.0/3.5 dB). Gen3 (Generation 3) DN RX Preset Hint Use this item to set the Preset Hint mode for PCI-E Gen3 downstream receiving (RX) from the master device to a slave device. The options are Auto, P0 (-6.0 dB), P1 (-7.0 dB), P2 (-8.0 dB), P3 (-9.0 dB), P4 (-10.0 dB) P5 (-11.0 dB), and P6 (-12.0 dB).
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual No PCIe Port Active ECO (Engineer Change Order) This feature provides a work-around solution when there is no active PCI device detected by the BIOS. The options are PCU Squelch Exit Ignore Option and Reset the SQ FLOP by CSR Option.. Socket 1 PCIeD00F0 - Port 0/DMI/Socket 1 PCIeD01F0 - Port 1A/Socket 1 PCIeD02F0 - Port 2A/Socket 1 PCIeD20F2 - Port 2C/Socket 1 PCIeD03F0 - Port 3A PCI-E Port Select Enable to enable the PCI-E port specified by the user.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency Use this item to set the length of time required for the port specified by the user to complete the transition from L1 to L0. The default setting is <1uS, 1uS - 2uS, 2uS - 4uS, 4uS - 8uS, 8uS - 16uS, 16uS - 32uS, 32uS - 64uS, and >64uS. Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual dB), P5 (0.0/2.0 dB), P6 (0.0/2.5 dB), P7 (-6.0 /3.5 dB), P8 (-3.5/3.5 dB), and P9 (0.0/3.5 dB). Gen3 (Generation 3) DN RX Preset Hint Use this item to set the Preset Hint mode for PCI-E Gen3 downstream receiving (RX) from the master device to a slave device. The options are Auto, P0 (-6.0 dB), P1 (-7.0 dB), P2 (-8.0 dB), P3 (-9.0 dB), P4 (-10.0 dB) P5 (-11.0 dB), and P6 (-12.0 dB).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enable and Disable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Link L1 Enable Select Enable for Link L1 support to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable. COD Enable (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature) Select Enable for Cluster-On-Die support to enhance system performance in cloud computing. The options are Enable and Disable. Early Snoop (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature) Select Enable for Early Snoop support to enhance system performance.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Set Throttling Mode Throttling improves CPU reliability and reduces power consumption via automatic-voltage control during CPU idle states. The options are Disabled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling). Socket Interleave Below 4GB Select Enable for the memory above the 4G Address space to be split between two sockets. The options are Enable and Disable. A7 Mode Select Enable to support the A7 (Addressing) mode to improve memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Patrol Scrub Interval This feature allows you to decide how many hours the system should wait before the next complete patrol scrub is performed. Use the keyboard to enter a value from 0-24. The Default setting is 24. Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled to support I/O port 60h/64h emulation, which will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. USB 3.0 Support Select Enabled for USB 3.0 support. The options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, and Disabled. EHCI1 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #1 (-at least one USB 2.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Configure SATA as Select IDE to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display: SATA Port 0~ Port 5 This item displays the information of a SATA device installed on the SATA port specified by the user. • Software Preserve SATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected) Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0~ Port 5 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer Use this item to configure the PCI latency timer for a device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency timer to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248 (PCI Bus Clocks). PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error) number for a PCI bus error event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual MMIOHBase Use this item to select the I/O base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the PCH chip. The base memory size must be between 4032G to 4078G. The options are 56T, 48T, 24T, 2T, 512G, and 256G. MMIO High Size Use this item to select the high I/O memory size according to memory-address mapping for the PCH chip. The options are 256G, 128G, 512G, and 1024G.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2400 Serial Port 1 Configuration/Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 1/Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address for a serial port specified by the user. The default setting for Serial Port 1 is IO=3F8h IRQ=4; for Serial Port 2 is IO=2F8h, IRQ=3.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration: COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type Use this item to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management. (EMS) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following settings will be displayed: Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits Enabling TPM in the BIOS The steps below describe the proper procedure on how to enable the TPM in the BIOS. This process is necessary to activate support in the system before you can start using the TPM. 1. Enter the BIOS setup screen. You may do this either from the IPMI remote console or from the server directly using KVM.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 6. From the window that pops up, select "Enabled" and press . 7. You must save your changes and reset for the changes to take effect. Scroll to the Save & Exit tab and select "Save Changes and Reset." The TPM is now enabled. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following TXT settings. TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Settings WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 4-4 Event Logs This submenu allows the user to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enable to support Runtime Error logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Yes to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, every reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 4-5 IPMI This submenu allows the user to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Firmware Revision This item indicates the BMC firmware revision used in your system. Status of BMC This item indicates the status of the onboard BMC chip installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual 4-6 Security Settings This submenu 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 before entering the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Boot Settings This submenu allows the user to configure Boot settings for this system: Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot. Press on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual Delete Boot Option Select the target boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Driver Option Use this item to select a driver to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Select the target boot drive to delete from the boot priority list.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to exit from the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this item to leave the BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to take effect. Select Yes and press to save the changes you've made and reboot the system.
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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 upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information, such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
X10DRX Motherboard User’s Manual To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use. 2.
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below. 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the key. You will see the progress of BIOS recovery as shown in the screen below.
X10DRX Motherboard User’s Manual 6. After the process of BIOS recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9.
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