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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to avoid damaging the system or the components. Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components. Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for correct system setup.
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X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB)....................................................................... 2-20 Ethernet Ports........................................................................................... 2-21 Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators................................................. 2-22 Front Control Panel........................................................................................ 2-23 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions....................................
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED ................................................................................ 2-41 BMC Heartbeat LED................................................................................. 2-41 2-10 SATA/SAS Connections................................................................................. 2-42 Serial ATA (SATA) Ports (X9DRL-iF Only)................................................ 2-42 SAS Ports (X9DRL-3F 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-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 KB/MOUSE LED1 UID JUIDB1 BMC Firmware LEDM1 COM1 FAN5 FAN6 JPL2 JPL1 COM2 JPB1 BMC CTRL USB6/7 VGA LAN2 LAN1 USB8/9 IPMI_LAN P2-DIMMG1 JTPM1 PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X1 P2-DIMMH1 LAN CTRL LAN CTRL CPU2 CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8) USB5 CPU1 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 ah P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 BIOS P1-DIMMD1 USB2/3 P1-DIMMC1 PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X8) CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Quick Reference KB/MOUSE LED1 UID JUIDB1 BMC Firmware LEDM1 COM1 FAN5 FAN6 JPL2 JPL1 COM2 JPB1 BMC CTRL USB6/7 VGA LAN2 LAN1 USB8/9 IPMI_LAN P2-DIMMG1 JTPM1 PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X1 P2-DIMMH1 LAN CTRL LAN CTRL CPU2 CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8) USB5 CPU1 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 ah P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 BIOS P1-DIMMD1 USB2/3 P1-DIMMC1 PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X8) CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 1: Overview X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 JI2C1/JI2C2 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Off (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 Management Enigne (ME) Recovery Mode Enable Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 Management Engine (ME) Manufacture Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Connectors Con
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual (PCH) Slot1 PCI-Express 2.0x1 Slot Slot2 PCI 33 MHz Slot (PCH) Slot3 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 in x8 Slot (CPU1)Slot4/Slot5/Slot 6 PCI-Express 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011); each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (16.0 GT/s one direction per QPI) up to 95W. Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual SATA Connections (X9DRL-iF Only) • SATA Two (2) SATA 3.0 Ports (I-SATA 0/1) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (1-SATA 2~5) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (S-SATA0~3 from SCU) • RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 IPMI 2.0 • IPMI 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Fan Control System Management Dimensions • • • Fan status monitoring via IPMI connections • • • • • UID (Unit Identification)/Remote UID Low noise fan speed control PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection 10.00" (L) x 12.00" (W) (254.00 mm x 304.
J3 PCIE 3.0 x8 HWM NCT7904D FAN x 8 SATA GEN3 DMI SPI USB PCI 32/33 LPC COM2 RS232 Driver RS232 Driver DDRII BMC WPCM450 VGA Connector 0,1 2,3 4 TYPE-A FLASH 64/128 Mb J6 PCI COM1 DDR3 DIMM G PCIe 2.0 x1 USB HEADER LAN 82574L H SCU #1~#8 SCU 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 LAN 82574L RJ45 SSB PCH C606 / C602 USB HEADER RJ45 SATA GEN2 PEGO [3:0] J5 PCIE PCIe 2.0 x1 J4 PCIE PCIe 2.0x8 (x4) G1 H1 E5-2600(v2) SERIES PROCESSOR DDR3 DIMM E F SATA 2.0 #1~#4 A Socket 2 F1 E1 CPU2 SATA 3.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the PCH C606/C602 chipset, the X9DRL-3F/ X9DRL-iF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual processor-based high-end servers. With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRL-3F/ X9DRL-iF offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-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 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
Chapter 1: Overview Other Features Supported by the WPCM450 BMC Controller The WPCM450R supports the following features: • IPMI 2.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 1-16
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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual عند التخلص النهائي من هذا المنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانين واللىائح الىطنية 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: • • • • • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink only.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. 1 Press down on Load Lever 'Close 1st' WA R 2 Pull lever away from the socket WA R NI NG NI OP OP EN NG ! EN 1st ! 1st 3. With the lever labelled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the lever labelled 'Open 1st' to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely.
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. WA R NIN G! 2. Using your thumb and index finger, 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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 labelled 'Close 1st' first, then lock the lever labelled 'Open 1st' second. Using your thumb gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. 1 2 Gently close the load plate. Push down and lock the lever labelled 'Close 1st'.
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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMMA1. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.) 2.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard The X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 64 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in eight DIMM slots. Note: For the latest memory updates, please refer to the Tested Memory List posted on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard).
Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel (See the Note below) 1DPC 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel (See the Note below) 1DPC 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM (See the Note Below) Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1066, 1333, 1600 QRx4 (DDP) 16GB 32GB 1066, 1333, 1600 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 8Rx4 (QDP) 32GB 64GB 1066 1066 3 Slots Per Channel 2DPC 1066 1DPC 2DPC 3DPC 1.5V 1.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging motherboard components. 6.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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 KB/MOUSE LED1 UID JUIDB1 BMC Firmware LEDM1 USB6/7 COM1 VGA FAN5 FAN6 JPL2 JPL1 COM2 JPB1 BMC CTRL LAN2 LAN1 USB8/9 IPMI_LAN 4 P2-DIMMG1 JTPM1 PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM) Ports Pin Definitions COM1 Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Backplane I/O panel. COM2, located close to PCH Slot1, provides front access support. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Backplane USB (6/7, 8/9) Pin Definitions Four front accessible Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1, USB 2/3) and Pin# Definition two Type A USB connectors (USB4) are located on the motherboard to provide front USB support. In addition, four USB ports (USB6/7, 8/9) are also located on the backplane to provide rear USB support. (Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back- Pin# Definition plane on the motherboard. In addition, an IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located above USB 6/7 ports on the backplane to provide KVM support for IPMI 2.0. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators UID Switch A Unit Identifier (JUIDB) switch, a backplane LED indicator and a Front Panel UID header are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located next to the VGA port on the backplane. The Rear UID LED indicator (LED1) is located next to the UID switch. The Front Panel UID LED header is located at Pins 7/8 of the Front Control Panel at JF1. Connect a cable to Pin 8 on JF1 for Front Panel UID LED connection.
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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 13 3.3V Standby 14 HD Active NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators GLAN1/2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for GLAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for GLAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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 Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. The Red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of overheat, fan failure or power failure. The Blue LED on pin 8 works as the front panel UID LED indicator. The Red LED takes precedence over the Blue LED by default.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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(JPW4), and two 8-pin CPU power connectors (JPW1/2) 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 table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight 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 the BIOS. (See Chapter 5 for more details.) See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Speaker (Buzzer) can be used to provide audible indications for Pin# various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the location of the Internal Buzzer. Definitions Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM/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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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 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 T-SGPIO 1/2 & S-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO/6-SGPIO Pin Definitions Four SGPIO (Serial Link General Pin# Definition Pin Definition Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. T-SGPIO 1/2 support onboard SATA connections on the X9DRL-iF. S-SGPIO 1/2 support SAS connections on the X9DRL-3F. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Standby Power Header Standby PWR Pin Definitions The +5V Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (You must also have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature.) KB/MOUSE LED1 UID JUIDB1 BMC Firmware LEDM1 Definition 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up COM1 FAN5 COM2 LAN2 LAN1 USB8/9 IPMI_LAN P2-DIMMG1 JTPM1 PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 2.
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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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 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 WPCM 450 BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the motherboard.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery ME Recovery Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit Jumper Setting resource allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation and management. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. 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 are to be set at the same time. The default setting is Closed to enable the connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled (Default) Open Disabled KB/MOUSE LED1 UID JUIDB1 BMC Firmware LEDM1 COM1 B.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard LED Indicators Link LED GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right indicates activity. The Link LED on the left side may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED States An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 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 table on the right for more information.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 SATA/SAS Connections Serial ATA (SATA) Ports (X9DRL-iF Only) Serial ATA/SAS Pin Definitions There are two SATA 3.0 (I-SATA 0/1), and eight SATA 2.0 ports (I-SATA2~I-SATA5 and S-SATA0~S-SATA3) located on the X9DRL-iF. These ports provide seriallink signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual tings 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. Please refer to our website for more information on minimum power requirement. 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 problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-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 as shown below 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder. 4. Remove the battery. Proper Battery Disposal Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-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 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual 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. AddOn ROM Display Mode This sets the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power On, Stay Off and Last State. CPU Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Socket 2 CPU Information This item displays if a CPU is installed in Socket 2. CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 supports 64-bit technology. Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enabled to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS MLC Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the MLC (mid-level cache) streamer prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MLC Spatial Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this feature is set to Disabled, The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Turbo Mode This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the manufacturer. Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the period of time during which short duration power is maintained. Chipset North Configuration Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual QPI Configuration Current QPI Link This item displays the current status of the QPI Link. Current QPI Frequency This item displays the current frequency of the QPI Link. Isoc Select Enabled to enable Ischronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual DRAM RAPL RAPL which stands for Running Average Power Limit is a feature that provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are Mode 0, MODE1, and Disabled. Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Thermal Throttling Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the processor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states.
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 do not recognize a USB device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. EHCI Hand-off Select Enabled to enable support 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Port 0~Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a port specified by the user so that the user is allowed to change a hardware component or a 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 ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot up the system when there are multiple Option ROMs available in the system. The options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual PCH Slot1 PCIE 2.0 x1 OPROM, PCH Slot2 PCI OPROM, PCI Slot3 PCIE 2.0 x4 OPROM, CPU1 Slot4 PCIE 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU1 Slot5 PCIE 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU1 Slot6, PCIE 3.0 x8 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network interface from the slots specified above. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Device Settings This feature indicates whether or not a reset is required for a serial port specified. Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface (PECI) setting for a serial port specified. The default setting is Auto, which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform. Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified. The options are Normal and High Speed.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8 (Bits). Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Putty Keypad Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) This item allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Outof-Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU Stop Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions. Power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is refreshed. Select Suspend to use power-reduced mode.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM Owner Status If a security device is detected by the BIOS, this item displays the status of TPM Ownership. Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology), which helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. • • • ME CPU/Chipset TXT Feature - Displays status of TXT Feature support.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events. 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. Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error Codes or Progress Codes. The options are Disabled and 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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual 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, etc. Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority. Network Device BBS Priorities, USB Device BBS Priorities This option sets the order of the legacy network and USB devices detected by the motherboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 8-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.
X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual 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 .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far. Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press to load the default settings that help optimize system performance.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these programs, click the icons to the right of these items. Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
X9DRF-F Motherboard User's Manual Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf 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.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp://ftp.Supermicro.com/utility/SuperDoctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
X9DRF-F Motherboard User's Manual Notes B-4
(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.
