X9DRH-7F X9DRH-iF X9DRH-7TF X9DRH-iTF 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 X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600 Series (Socket R) 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself. Note: Additional information given to differentiate various models or to provides information for correct system setup.
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X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview...................................................................1-11 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-12 1-4 PC Health Monitoring.......................................
Table of Contents Front Control Panel........................................................................................ 2-21 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................... 2-22 NMI Button................................................................................................ 2-22 Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-22 HDD LED...............................................
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Fault LED.......................................................................................... 2-40 2-10 Serial ATA Connections.................................................................................. 2-41 Serial ATA Ports........................................................................................ 2-41 SAS2 Ports (X9DRH-7F Only)..................................................................
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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 USB2/3 FAN6 COM1 KB/MS LAN1 IPMI_LAN P2-DIMMG2 LAN2 P2-DIMMG1 JPB1 FAN5 P2-DIMMH1 LAN CTRL BMC CTRL P2-DIMMH2 DM1 JTPM1 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 JPLAN1 JPG1 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Quick Reference USB2/3 FAN6 COM1 KB/MS LAN1 IPMI_LAN P2-DIMMG2 LAN2 P2-DIMMG1 JPB1 FAN5 P2-DIMMH1 LAN CTRL BMC CTRL P2-DIMMH2 DM1 JTPM1 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 JPLAN1 JPG1 CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 3 JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPLAN1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Connectors Connectors Description Battery Onboard CMOS Battery (See Chapter 3 for proper battery disposal) BBU (JS3
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual (I-)SATA 2~5 Intel SATA 2.0 Connectors (from AHCI): SATA2/3 (TSGPIO1) & SATA4/5 (T-SGPIO2) (Available for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) (S-)SATA 0~3 SATA 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600 Series (Socket R) processors; each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 8.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual I/O Devices (cont.) SAS Connections (X9DRH-7F/-7TF) • • • LSI SAS 2208 Controller (w/hardware RAID support) SAS Ports 0~3, 4~7 RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (Hardware RAID) IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.
Chapter 1: Overview PC Health • CPU Thermal Trip support • Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support Monitoring Fan Control • Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin (Pulse Width Modulation) fan speed control • Low noise fan speed control • • • • System/CPU Overheat LED • • • • • System resource alert via SuperDoctor III LED Indicators System Management Dimensions Suspend-state LED UID/Remote UID LED PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual #2C #3 DMI2 PCI-E X8 G3 DMI2 4GB/s DMI2 SCU0 LANE1/2/3/4 LANE6 COM1 External PCI-E X8 SLOT 6 PCI-E X8 SLOT 3 PCI-E X8 3.0 Gb/S #0~#1 PCI PCH C602 SSB SATA COM2 Internal Group1: SATA 3.0 6.0 Gb/S PCI Group2: SATA2.0 from SCU SATA2.0 I-SATA 2~5 BMC WPCM450 VGA #0~#3 SATA2.0 S-SATA0~3 PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 5 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 Group3: SATA2.0 3.0 Gb/S LAN I350/X540 SATA3.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2600 Series (Socket R) processor and the C602 PCH, the X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based HPC/ Cluster/Database servers. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRH series motherboard offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss 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 to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual • Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features • Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection. • • Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line Interface) RMCP+ protocol supported Note 1: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.
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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual عند التخلص النهائي من هذا المنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانين واللىائح الىطنية 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: 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 that the processor wattage (TDP) does not exceed the maximum rating for the motherboard.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 the Lever labeled 'Close 1st' NI EN Pull lever away from the socket WA R WA R OP 2 NG NI NG ! OP EN 1st ! 1st 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely.
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Use your index fingers to loosen the lever and open the load plate. WA R NI NG ! 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 3. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual 4. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 5. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labeled 'Close 1st' first, then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' second. Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. 1 2 Push down and lock the level labeled 'Close 1st'. Gently close the load plate.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's Website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1DIMM #A1. (For best memory performance, please use the modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.) 2.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard The X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard supports up to 512 GB of 240-pin Registered (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/ Non-ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory in 16 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 E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (See the Note below) 1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 1 Slot Per Channel (See the Note Below) 1DPC 2 Slots Per Channel 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 4 6 1 3 2 5 7 8 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1. COM Port 1 (Turquoise) 2. Back Panel USB Port 0 3. Back Panel USB Port 1 4. IPMI_LAN 5. Back Panel USB Port 2 6. Back Panel USB Port 3 7.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Backplane USB (USB 0/1, 2/3) Pin Definitions Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1, 2/3) are located on the I/O back Pin# Definition panel. In addition, three USB headers, located close to the I-SATA ports, provide four front-accessible USB connections (USB 4/5, USB 8/9). A Type A connector (USB 6) also supports front panel USB connections. (Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports COM1 Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Backplane I/O panel. COM2, located next to the IPMB header, is used to provide front access support. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 internet connections. LAN1/LAN2 ports support 1GLAN connections on the X9DRH-7F/iF models, and support 10 GLAN connections on the X9DRH7TF/iTF models. In addition, an IPMI_Dedicated LAN, located above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane, provides KVM support for IPMI 2.0. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables.
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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 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.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 13 3.3V Standby 14 HD Active NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connections for LAN port 1 are located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 are on Pins 9 and 10.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 7 Vcc 8 OH/Fan Fail LED) OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status State Normal On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.
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. 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. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in BIOS - See Chapter 5).
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-7 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(J22) and two 8-pin power connectors (JPWR1/JPWR2) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. These power connectors must be connected to your power supply. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 14 -12V 2 +3.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has six system/CPU fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 6, Fan A/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. The fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting in BIOS. (See Chapter 5 for more details.) See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The Internal Speaker, located at SP1, can be used to provide audible indica- Pin# tions for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer (SP1). Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin # Definition 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I2C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I C) Connector (JPI2C1) monitors power 2 supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 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 T-SGPIO1/2/T-SGPIO-S Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located at T-SGPIO1/2 on the motherboard to support I-SATA 0~5 ports. Additionally, T-SGPIO-S supports SSATA 0~3 ports. These headers support Serial Link interface for onboard SATA connections. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Battery Backup Unit (Optional for the X9DRH-7F/7TF Only) BBU Pin Definitions An onboard SAS Battery-Backup Unit (BBU) Pin Pin Definition connector is located at JS3 on the motherboard. The BBU provides battery backup support for onboard SAS to prevent data loss during a power outage. An optional battery backup accessory kit is required for BBU support. Contact our sales at Supermicro to purchase an LSI 2208 SAS Battery Backup Accessory kit.
Chapter 2: Installation 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connectors. The Jumper Setting default 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 the Winbond BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI 2.O/KVM support on the motherboard.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual FAN6 P2-DIMMG1 P2 DIMM4B JPWR1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 JPIC21 JPWR2 LSI SAS CTRL CPU1 P2 DIMM3A P2 DIMM3B J22 JD1 JWD FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 FANA LE1 FANB JSTBY1 JL1 FAN1 2-36 P2 DIMM4A I-SATA1 FP CTRL P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 I-SATA0 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMC1 S-SATA1 Intel IO Hub S-SATA0 OPEN 1st P2-DIMMG2 P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME1 S-SATA3 T-SGPIO2 JF1 P2-DIMMH1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots I2C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management 2 2 Jumper Setting Bus (I2C) to PCI-Express slots. The default setting is Open to disable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled Open Disabled (Default) USB2/3 FAN6 COM1 IPMI_LAN P2-DIMMG1 CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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. Please note that LAN1/LAN2 support 10GLAN connections on the -7TF/ iTF models, and support 1GLAN for the -7F/-iF models. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED on the right indicates activity. The Link LED on the left may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual SAS Activity LED SAS LED Status A SAS Activity LED is located at LEDS1 on the motherboard. When LEDS1 is Color/State Green: Blinking blinking, SAS is active. See the table at right for more information. SAS Fault LED SAS LED Status A SAS Fault LED is located at LEDS2 on the motherboard. When LEDS2 is on, SAS does not function normally. See the table at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA2/SAS3 Pin Definitions There are ten Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~ISATA 5) located on the motherboard, including eight SATA2 ports (I-SATA2~5, SSATA0~3) and two SATA3 ports (I-SATA0~1). These ports provide Serial Link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Memory Errors When a No_Memory_Beep_Code is issued by the system, check the following: 1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our Website @ http://www. supermicro.com.) 2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that you use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system. 3.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User's Manual range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED, and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our website for more information on minimum power requirement. 6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used. B.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/) before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www.supermicro. com). 3.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User's Manual choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format AMI.bat filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot. Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!) Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF. 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and press . Press the key to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced and press to access the following submenu items: Boot Feature Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to allow the computer system to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to allow the computer system to display the OEM logo. The default setting is Enabled.
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 boot 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.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual • CPU Stepping • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT(Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x (Virtualization) Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache Socket 1 CPU Information This item displays if a CPU is installed in Socket 1. CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient and Custom.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Package C State Limit If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, C7, and No Limit. Energy/Performance Bias Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy efficiency with maximum power saving). The fan speeds are controlled by the firmware management via IPMI 2.0.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset North Configuration Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. IOH (IO Hub) Configuration Intel® VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IOU2 - PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between IOU2 and PCIe port. The default setting is x8x8. Slot 2 Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot 2 Port. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Slot 2 Port. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Slot 2 Port. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. Slot 3 Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot 3 Port.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Current QPI Link Frequency This item displays the current 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled. QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is indicated in the system specification. The options are Auto, Force DDR3800, Force DDR3-1066, Force DDR3-1333, Force DOR3-1600 and Force SPD. Channel Interleaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3, Way, and 4 Way. Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Thermal Throttling Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the processor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling). South Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip. PCH Information This item displays the following PCH information. Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items. SATA Port0~SATA Port5 The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS. SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode, and RAID Mode.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SCU Configuration Storage Controller Unit Select Enabled to enable support for PCH SCU devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum Payload This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum payload size. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual VGA Priority Use this feature to specify which graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard and Offboard (VGA). Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip: This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard.
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 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port becomes unavailable.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Bits Per Second This item sets 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 and 8 (Bits).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy OS Redirection Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty Keypad Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 setting for each of these features is displayed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule an operation for the security device. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear. Note: During restart, the computer will reboot in order to execute the pending operation and change the state of the security device.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual 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 menu to configure Event Log settings. Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every reset. When Log is Full This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when it is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select 'Yes, On next reset' to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select 'Yes, On every reset' to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User’s Manual Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error Codes or Progress Codes. The options are disabled an Enabled. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. BMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN Channel 1.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Boot This menu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3 Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority. Network Device BBS Priorities This option sets the order of the legacy network devices detected by the motherboard. Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to delete a previously defined boot device from which the system boots during startup.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 menu 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 .
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF 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 Defaults Select this feature and press to load the 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/.
X9DRH-7F/-iF/-7TF/-iTF Motherboard User's Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
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(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
