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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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2400 (Socket B2) processors and Intel QPI (QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connections with transfer speeds of up to 8.0 TG/s.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 is given to ensure proper system installation or to avoid damaging system components Note: Additional is information given to differentiate between models or to provide 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ 3 Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in the Manual .................................................................................. 4 Contacting Supermicro .........................................................
Table of Contents Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports .......................................................... 2-15 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions ........................................... 2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports..................................................... 2-16 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 2-16 Serial Ports ..........................................................................................
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual GLAN LEDs .............................................................................................. 2-36 IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ....................................................................... 2-36 Onboard Power LED ............................................................................... 2-37 Rear UID LED ......................................................................................... 2-37 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 attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. The following items are included in the retail box.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Layout Note : For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Quick Reference Notes: • • • • See Chapter 3 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. " " indicates the location of "Pin 1". Jumpers/LED Indicators/connectors/headers not indicated or documented are for testing only. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible short circuit.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 3 JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Open (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JVRM_JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C Bus to CPU1/2 VRMs Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Connectors Connectors Description Buzzer Internal Buzzer COM1/COM2 Backplane COM Port1/Front Accessible CO
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual SXB2(CPU2)/ SXB3 (CPU1) (CPU2) SXB2 PCI-Exp. 3.0 x8/CPU1)/SXB3 PCI-Exp. 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2400 (Socket B2) processors; each processor supports two full-width QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links of up to 8.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual IPMI 2.0 • Nuvoton WPCM450R Base-board Controller (BMC) supports IPMI_LAN 2.0 Serial (COM) Port • Two (2) Fast UART 16550 connections: 9-pin RS232 port Keyboard/Mouse • • Back Panel USB Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Graphics Output • Graphic Output UIO Platform • • • Peripheral Devices BIOS Power Config. Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x8 One (1) SMC-Proprietary Universal IO (UIO) USB Devices • Two (2) USB 2.
Chapter 1: Overview • • • CPU/System overheat LED and control CPU Thermal Trip support Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support Fan Control • Fan status monitoring with firmware thermal management control via IPMI • Low noise fan speed control LED Indicators System Management Dimensions • • • • System/CPU Overheat LED • • • • System resource alert via SuperDoctor III • • • SuperoDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI Suspend-state LED UID/Remote UID LED PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual System Block Diagram Note 1: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard. 2. This block diagram is intended for your reference only.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2400 (Socket B2) processor and the C602/C606 chipset, the X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based high-end system platforms. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DBU-3F/ X9DBU-iF motherboard offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 provide you with warnings when system temperature, CPU temperature, 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 hardware, operating system and application software.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more 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.
Chapter 1: Overview Manageability Engine (ME) The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the PCH, provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual • Event Log • X-Bus parallel interface for I/O expansion • Multiple ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs • SPI Flash Host BIOS and firmware bootstrap program supported • Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) • OS (Operating System) Independent • Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features • • • Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection.
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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. 2. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and heatsink fans. 3.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 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, with 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 with Pin 1 on the CPU socket. 7. Once both CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3. Insert two push-pins on the sides of the heatsink through the mounting holes on the motherboard, and turn the push-pins clockwise to lock them.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Press down the push-pin or unscrew the screw on the heatsink, and turn it counter-clock-wise to loosen it. Repeat the same step to loosen the second push-pin.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1DIMM #1A. (For best memory performance, please use the modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.) 2.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard The X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard supports up to 384 GB Registered (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 memory with speeds of 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz in 12 DIMM slots. For the latest memory updates, please refer to our website a at http://www.supermicro.com/ products/motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2400 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (See the Note below) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM (See the Note Below) Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 1DPC and 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
Chapter 2: Installation 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard with 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 2 5 1 4 3 6 7 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1. Keyboard 2. Mouse 3. Back Panel USB Port 0 4. Back Panel USB Port 1 5. IPMI LAN 6. COM Port 1 (Turquoise) 7. Back Panel VGA (Blue) 8. Gigabit LAN 1 9. Gigabit LAN 2 10.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 and the IPMI LAN port on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM) Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Back panel I/O panel. COM2, located next to the TPM/Port 80 header, provides front access support. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O backplane on the motherboard to provide Ethernet connections. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN, located above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane, provides KVM support for IPMI 2.0.
Chapter 2: Installation Unit Identifier Switch UID Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Indicators are located on Pin# Definition 1 Ground the motherboard. The UID Switch is 2 Ground located next to the GLAN 2 port on 3 Button In the backplane. The Rear UID LED (LED3) is located next to the UID 4 Ground UID LED (LE2) Status Switch. The Front Panel UID LED is located at Pins 7/8 of the Front Color/State OS Status Control Panel at JF1.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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.
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. Power LED Pin# Definition 19 Control 20 Ground 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 Definition 7 Vcc 8 OH/Fan Fail LED) OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status definitions.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 Power Connectors Pin# Definition Pin # Definition A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1), two 8-pin CPU PWR 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V connectors (JPW2/JPW3) and a 4-pin 15 COM 3 COM auxiliary power connector are located on 16 PS_ON 4 +5V the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has six system/CPU fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4, 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 Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation for 4-pin fans only. The fan speeds are controlled through IPMI connection.
Chapter 2: Installation Buzzer Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The buzzer, located at SP1, can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer Pin# Definitions Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer (SP1). Overheat/Fan Fail LED The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual TPM Header/Port 80 A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
Chapter 2: Installation Power SMB (I2C) Connector Power System Management Bus (I2C) Connector (JPI2C1) monitors power supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. PWR SMB Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 5 +3.3V Standby Header A Standby header (JSTBY1) is located next to the BMC Controller. Refer to the layout below for the location. A. JPI2C1 B.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located between Fan A and Fan B on the motherboard. These headers support Serial_Link interface for onboard SATA connections. See the table on T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin Definition 1 NC 2 NC 3 Ground 4 Data 5 Load 6 Ground 7 Clock 8 NC Note: NC= No Connection the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Power LED/Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions On JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Please note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to Pin Setting Definition Pin 1 Anode (+) Pin2 Cathode (-) Pin3 NA Speaker Connector Pin Settings use the onboard speaker, you should close Pin Setting pins 6-7 with a jumper.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 Jumper Cap connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See Setting 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connectors. The default setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for Jumper Setting Definition 1-2 Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled jumper settings. BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded the Nuvoton WPCM450R BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to PCI-Express slots. The default setting is Open to disable the I2C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled (Default) connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. I2C Bus to CPU1/CPU2 VRMs Use Jumpers JVRM_JI2C1/JI2C2 to connect the System Management Buses (I2C) to CPU1/CPU2 VRMs.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators Link LED Activity LED GLAN LEDs The LAN 1/2 ports are located on the IO Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right GLAN Activity Indicator (Left) LED Settings indicates activity. The Link LED on the left Color Status Definition may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the motherboard. When this LED Color Status Off System Off (PWR cable not connected) turn off the system and unplug the power Green System On cord before removing or installing components. See the tables at right for more Green: Flashing Quickly ACPI S1 State information. Green: Flashing Slowly ACPI S3 (STR) State LED is on, the system is on.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Heartbeat LED Status A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LED1 on the motherboard. When LED1 is blinking, BMC functions normally. See Color/State Green: Blinking Definition BMC: Normal the table at right for more information. A.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA/SAS Pin Definitions There are six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~ISATA 5) located on the motherboard, in- Pin# Definition cluding four SATA2 ports and two SATA3 1 Ground ports. These ports provide serial-link 2 TX_P signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the 3 TX_N 4 Ground table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-40
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. Warning! Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 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 beeps 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 at http://www. supermicro.com.) 2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 4. System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all cooling fans and system fans work properly. Check Hardware Monitoring settings in the BIOS 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 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You can also install the component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the old system has problems. 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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. 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 (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF. 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF 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 This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2012). System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DBU Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS ROM was built. Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • CPU Stepping • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1/Socket 2. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64-bit technology.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Short Duration Power Limit During Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the processors default power setting and exceed the Short Duration Power limit. By increasing this value, the processor can provide better performance for short duration. This item displays the time period during which short duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 3A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. Port 3C Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual SXB1, SXB2 Slot CTLE Value Use this feature to select the PCIE GEN3 CTLE value. The default value is Auto. QPI Configuration Current QPI Link Speed This item displays the current status of the QPI Link. Current QPI Link Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link. Isoc Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DIMM Information This section displays the following DIMM information. Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. The options are Independent, Mirroring, and Lockstep.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not recognize a USB device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. EHCI Hand-Off This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Staggered Spin Up Select Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support to prevent excessive power consumption caused by multiple HDDs spinning-up simultaneously. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM~LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot the computer using a network device. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is Enabled, and the default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled. VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 2. Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port becomes unavailable.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution 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 This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 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. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The status of these features is displayed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS) Configuration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting. TXT (LT-SX) Support: This item indicates if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before an event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes, next reset, and Yes, every reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that exceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error Codes or Progress Codes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). 4-6 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3, etc. Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-7 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-8 Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press .
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previous values, select Yes to load the values previous saved, or select No to keep the changes you've made so far. Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these programs, click the icons to the right of these items. Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
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