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1333
10661066,
1333
10661066 1066106610661066
Other Important Notes and Restrictions
•For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules of the same
type, same speed and same operating frequency on the motherboard. Mixing of
RDIMMs, UDIMMs or LRDIMMs is not allowed. Do not install both ECC and Non-ECC
memory modules on the same motherboard.
•Using DDR3 DIMMs with different operating frequencies is not allowed. All channels
in a system will run at the lowest common frequency.
•Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains
available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of R AM is used. The
reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the table on the next
page for details.
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Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System DeviceSizePhysical Memory
Firmware Hub ash memory (System BIOS)1 MB3.99
Local APIC4 KB3.99
Area Reserved for the chipset2 MB3.99
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)4 KB3.99
PCI Enumeration Area 1256 MB3.76
PCI Express (256 MB)256 MB 3.51
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256MB boundary-
TSEG1 MB2.84
Memory available to OS and other applications 2.84
512 MB3.01
Remaining (-Available)
(4 GB Total System
Memory)
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I-SATA0
I-SATA3
2-5 Motherboard Installation
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to t 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 fas-
teners, 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.
Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.
Tools Needed
•Phillips Screwdriver
•Pan head screws (7 pieces)
•Standoffs (7 pieces, if needed)
Location of Mounting Holes
There are seven (7) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows.
VGA
LED3
UID
JUIDB
SXB1A
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
COM2
USB4/5
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JLPC1
JP3
JPME2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JWD1
I-SATA1
FANB
1
BMC
JPB1
CTRL
JIPMB1
JI2C2
JBT1
JPME1
I-SATA2
SATA/
JSM2
JSD1
SCU4~7
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JVRM_I2C2
PCH
JBAT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
LED2
JF1
JOH1
JD1
JSM1
FANA
SXB1C
LED1
P1-DIMMC1
BIOS
JTAG OF CPLD
FAN4
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMMF2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMC2
CLOSE 1st
JVR1
FAN3
LAN
CTRL
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
CPU1
OPEN 1st
LAN1
LAN2
USB2/3
CPU2
CLOSE 1st
FAN2
OPEN 1st
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
JPL1
COM1
PHY
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMA2
FAN1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMA1
JPW4
JPW3
JPI2C1
SP1
JPW2
JPW1
Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components,
please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw
during motherboard installation. 2) Some components are very close to the
mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to avoid damaging
components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.
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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 mother-
board components.
6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mounting
hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
7. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.
8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.
Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or compo-
nents might look different from those shown in this manual.
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I-SATA0
I-SATA3
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9
2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See
the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports
COM2
USB4/5
JPB1
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
JIPMB1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JLPC1
JP3
JPME2
I-SATA5
PCH
JBT1
JPME1
I-SATA4
JWD1
JSD1
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
SCU4~7
SATA/
FANB
1
JSM2
LED1
BMC
CTRL
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
BIOS
JVRM_I2C2
JTAG OF CPLD
JBAT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
LED2
JF1
FAN4
JOH1
JD1
JSM1
FANA
LED3
UID
JUIDB
SXB1A
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
SXB1C
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMMD2
FAN3
P1-DIMMF2
VGA
LAN
CTRL
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
CLOSE 1st
JVR1
COM1
USB0/1
JPL1
LAN1
LAN2
CLOSE 1st
CPU1
OPEN 1st
PHY
USB2/3
CPU2
FAN2
JPW4
IPMI-LAN
OPEN 1st
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMH1
JPW3
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMB1
JPI2C1
SP1
JPW2
JPW1
FAN1
BackPanelI/OPortLocationsandDenitions
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. Gigabit LAN 1
8. Gigabit LAN 2
9. VGA (Blue)
10. UID Switch
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
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4
5
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB
0/1, 2/3) are located on the I/O back
panel. In addition, one USB header,
located next to COM2 port, provides
two front-accessible USB connections
(USB 4/5). (Cables are not included).
See the tables on the right for pin
denitions.
Backplane USB
(USB 0/1, 2/3)
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1+5V
2PO-
3PO+
4Ground
5NA
FP USB (4/5)
PinDenitions
USB 4
Pin # Denition
USB 5
Pin # Denition
1+5V1+5V
2PO-2PO-
3PO+3PO+
4Ground 4Ground
5NC5Key
(NC= No connection)
1. Backpanel USB 0
2. Backpanel USB 1
3. Backpanel USB 2
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4. Backpanel USB 3
5. Front Accessible USB 4/5
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
COM1
COM2
COM1
COM2
2
1
1
2
3
Serial Ports
Two COM connections (COM1 &
COM2) are located on the mother-
board. COM1 is located on the Back-
plane I/O panel. COM2, located next
to Front Accessible USB 4/5, is used to
provide front access serial support. See
the table on the right for pin denitions.
Video Connection
One video (VGA) port (VGA1) is lo-
cated next to LAN Port 2 on the I/O
backplane. Refer to the board layout
below for the location.
Serial COM) Ports
PinDenitions
Pin # DenitionPin # Denition
1DCD6DSR
2RXD7RTS
3TXD8CTS
4DTR9RI
5Ground10N/A
1. COM1
2. COM2
3. VGA1
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
1
2
3
Ethernet Ports
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2)
are located on the I/O backplane on
the motherboard to provide internet
connections. 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.
Note: Please refer to the
LED Indicator Section for
LAN LED information.
LAN Ports
PinDenition
Pin# Denition
1P2V5SB10SGND
2TD0+11Act LED
3TD0-12P3V3SB
4TD1+13Link 100 LED (Yel-
5TD1-14Link 1000 LED
low, +3V3SB)
(Yellow, +3V3SB)
6TD2+15Ground
7TD2-16Ground
8TD3+17Ground
9TD3-18Ground
(NC: No Connection)
1. GLAN1
2. GLAN2
3. IPMI_LAN
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
1
2
3
UnitIdentierSwitch
A Unit Identier (UID) Switch and two
LED Indicators are located on the
motherboard. The UID Switch is lo-
cated next to the VGA port. The Rear
UID LED (LED3) is located next to
the UID Switch. The Front Panel UID
LED 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 indication. When you press the
UID switch, both Rear UID LED and
Front Panel UID LED Indicators will
be turned on. Press the UID switch
again to turn off both LED Indicators.
These UID Indicators provide easy
identication of a system unit that
may be in need of service.
Note: UID can also be trig-
gered via IPMI on the moth-
erboard. For more informa-
tion on IPMI, please refer
to the IPMI User's Guide
posted on our website @
http://www.supermicro.com.
UID Switch
Pin# Denition
1Ground
2Ground
3Button In
4Ground
UID LED
Status
Color/State OS Status
Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identied
Blue:
Blinking
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED)
Power Fail LED
Linux OSUnit Identied
Ground
X
Ground
Ground
1920
2
1
Reset
PWR
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Activity LED
NIC2 Activity LED
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
3.3V
Reset Button
Power Button
1. UID Switch
2. Rear UID LED (LED3)
3. Front UID LED
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Front Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo-
cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed
specically for use with Supermicro's server chassis. See the gure below for the
descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the
following section for descriptions and pin denitions.
FP PWRLED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED)
Power Fail LED
Ground
HDD LED
X
Ground
Ground
JF1 Header Pins
1920
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2
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Activity LED
NIC2 Activity LED
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
3.3V
Reset
PWR
1
Reset Button
Power Button
FrontControlPanelPinDenitions
SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
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NMI Button
The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and 20
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right
for pin denitions.
Power LED
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin denitions.
NMI Button
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
19Control
20Ground
Power LED
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
153.3V
16PWR LED
A. NMI
B. PWR LED
Ground
B
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED)
Power Fail LED
2-25
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
Ground
Ground
2
NIC1 Activity LED
Reset
PWR
1
NMI
A
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC2 Activity LED
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
3.3V
Reset Button
Power Button
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HDD LED
The HDD LED connection is located
on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a
cable here to indicate HDD activ-
ity. See the table on the right for pin
denitions.
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
The NIC (Network Interface Control-
ler) LED connections for GLAN port 1
are located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1,
and the LED connection for GLAN
Port 2 are on Pins 9 and 10. Attach
the NIC LED cables here to display
network activity. Refer to the table on
the right for pin denitions.
HDD LED
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
133.3V Standby
14HD Active
GLAN1/2 LED
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
9NIC 2 Activity LED
10NIC 2 Link LED
11NIC 1 Activity LED
12NIC 1 Link LED
A. HDD LED
B. NIC1 Link LED
C. NIC1 Activity LED
D. NIC2 Link LED
E. NIC2 Activity LED
VGA
LED3
UID
JUIDB
LAN
CTRL
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMC1
FAN3
P1-DIMMF2
X9DRW-3F/iF
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JVR1
LAN2
CLOSE 1st
CPU1
OPEN 1st
SXB1A
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
COM2
BMC
USB4/5
JPB1
CTRL
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
JIPMB1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JPG1
JI2C2
JLPC1
JP3
JPME2
I-SATA5
PCH
JBT1
JPME1
I-SATA4
JWD1
JSD1
I-SATA2
JBAT1
I-SATA1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
SATA/
FANB
1
JSM1
JSM2
JL1
SXB1C
LED1
JVRM_I2C1
BIOS
JVRM_I2C2
JTAG OF CPLD
LED2
JF1
FAN4
JOH1
JD1
FANA
COM1
USB0/1
JPL1
PHY
LAN1
USB2/3
CPU2
FAN2
JPW4
IPMI-LAN
Ground
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
B
JPW3
JPI2C1
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED)
SP1
JPW2
Power Fail LED
JPW1
A
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Ground
Ground
OPEN 1st
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMB1
FAN1
2
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NIC1 Activity LED
Reset
PWR
1
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
C
NIC2 Activity LED
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
3.3V
Reset Button
Power Button
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/
UID LED
Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and
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 over-
heat, 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. Refer to the table on
the right for pin denitions.
Power Fail LED
The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re-
fer to the table on the right for pin
denitions.
OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID
LEDPinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
7 Red_LED-Cathode/OH/Fan Fail/
Power Fail5.5V.SB
8 Blue_UID LED
OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail
LED Status (Red LED)
State Denition
OffNormal
OnOverheat
Flashing Fan Fail
PWR Fail LED
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
53.3V
6PWR Supply Fail
A. OH/Fail/PWR Fail LED (Red)/UID
(Blue)
B. Blue LED Cathode
C. PWR Supply Fail
Ground
NIC1 Link LED
A
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED)
Power Fail LED
C
2-27
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC2 Link LED
Ground
Ground
1920
NMI
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Activity LED
NIC2 Activity LED
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
3.3V
Reset
PWR
2
1
X
B
Reset Button
Power Button
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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 denitions.
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 con-
gured to function as a suspend button
(with a setting in the BIOS - See Chapter
4). To turn off the power when the system
is in suspend mode, press the button for
4 seconds or longer. Refer to the table on
the right for pin denitions.
Reset Button
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
3Reset
4Ground
Power Button
PinDenitions(JF1)
Pin# Denition
1Signal
2Ground
A. Reset Button
B. PWR Button
VGA
LED3
UID
JUIDB
LAN
CTRL
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
P1-DIMMC1
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMMF2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMC2
FAN3
X9DRW-3F/iF
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CLOSE 1st
JVR1
LAN2
CPU1
OPEN 1st
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
COM2
USB4/5
JPB1
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
JIPMB1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JLPC1
JP3
JPME2
I-SATA5
PCH
JBT1
JPME1
I-SATA4
JWD1
JSD1
I-SATA2
JBAT1
I-SATA1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
SATA/
FANB
1
JSM1
JSM2
SXB1C
LED1
BMC
CTRL
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
BIOS
JVRM_I2C2
JTAG OF CPLD
LED2
JF1
FAN4
JOH1
JD1
FANA
COM1
USB0/1
JPL1
PHY
LAN1
USB2/3
JPW4
IPMI-LAN
CPU2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMH1
JPW3
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMB1
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
JPI2C1
PWR FaiL/UID LED)
SP1
JPW2
JPW1
FAN2
FAN1
Ground
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
2
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NIC1 Activity LED
NIC2 Activity LED
Reset
PWR
1
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
3.3V
Reset Button
Power Button
A
B
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
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2-7 Connecting Cables
Power Connectors
A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1), two
8-pin CPU power connectors (JPW2/JPW3) and a
4-pin power connector are located on the mother-
board. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS
12V specication. These power connectors must
also be connected to your power supply. See the
table on the right for pin denitions.
Warning: To avoid damaging your motherboard and
components, please use a power supply that supports
a 24-pin, two 8-pin power and one 4-pin connectors.
Be sure to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power
connectors to your power supply for adequate power
delivery to your system. The 4-pin power connector
is optional; however, Supermicro recommends that
this connector also be plugged in for optimal power
delivery.
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition Pin # Denition
13+3.3V1+3.3V
14-12V2+3.3V
15COM3COM
16PS_ON4+5V
17COM5COM
18COM6+5V
19COM7COM
20Res (NC)8PWR_OK
21+5V95VSB
22+5V10+12V
23+5V11+12V
24COM12 +3.3V
12V 8-pin PWR Con-
nector
PinDenitions
Pins Denition
1 through 4Ground
5 through 8+12V
(Required)
A. JPW1: 24-pin ATX
PWR (Req'd)
B. JPW2: 8-pin Processor
PWR (Req'd)
C. JPW3: 8-pin Processor
PWR, or
D. JPW4: 4-pin PWR (rec-
ommended)
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C
B
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Fan Headers
This motherboard has six system/CPU
fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4, Fan A, Fan B)
on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans
headers are backward compatible with
the traditional 3-pin fans. The fan speeds
are controlled by rmware thermal man-
agement via IPMI 2.0. See the table on
the right for pin denitions.
Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach an
appropriate cable from the chassis to
inform you of a chassis intrusion when
the chassis is opened.
VGA
LED3
UID
JUIDB
SXB1A
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN
CTRL
LAN2
CLOSE 1st
Fan Header
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1Ground
2+12V
3Tachometer
4Firmware Thermal
Control
Chassis Intrusion
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1Intrusion Input
2Ground
COM1
USB0/1
JPL1
IPMI-LAN
PHY
LAN1
USB2/3
A. Fan 1
B. Fan 2
JPW4
C. Fan 3
D. Fan 4
CPU2
E. Fan A
F. Fan B
G. Chassis Intrusion
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMMF2
COM2
USB4/5
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JLPC1
JP3
JPME2
I-SATA5
JPME1
I-SATA4
JWD1
I-SATA1
FANB
1
JL1
BMC
JPB1
CTRL
JIPMB1
JBT1
JSD1
I-SATA2
SATA/
JSM2
SCU4~7
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JVRM_I2C2
PCH
JBAT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
LED2
JF1
JOH1
JD1
JSM1
FANA
SXB1C
LED1
BIOS
JTAG OF CPLD
FAN4
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMD2
C
FAN3
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CLOSE 1st
JVR1
OPEN 1st
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OPEN 1st
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMH1
JPW3
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMB1
JPI2C1
SP1
JPW2
JPW1
B
FAN2
A
FAN1
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Internal Speaker
The Internal Speaker, located at SP1,
can be used to provide audible indica-
tions for various beep codes. See the
table on the right for pin denitions.
Refer to the layout below for the loca-
tions of the Internal Buzzer (SP1).
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
The JOH1 header is used to connect
an LED indicator to provide warnings
of chassis overheating and fan failure.
This LED will blink when a fan failure
occurs. Refer to the table on right for
pin denitions.
Internal Buzzer (SP1)
PinDenition
Pin# Denitions
Pin 1Pos. (+) Beep In
Pin 2Neg. (-)Alarm
OH/Fan Fail LED
Speaker
Status
State Message
SolidOverheat
Blinking Fan Fail
A. Internal Speaker (Buzz-
er)
B. OH LED
A
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
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VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Standby Power Connector
The Standby Power connection head-
er is located at JSTBY1 on the moth-
erboard. See the table on the right for
pin denitions. (You must also have a
cable to use this feature.)
Standby Power
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1+5V Standby
2Ground
3Wake-up
A. Standby PWR Connector
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Power SMB (I2C) Connector
Power System Management Bus (I2C)
Connector (JPI2C1) monitors power
supply, fan and system temperatures.
See the table on the right for pin
denitions.
IPMB
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.
PWR SMB
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1Clock
2Data
3PWR Fail
4Ground
5+3.3V
IPMB Header
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1Data
2Ground
3Clock
4No Connection
A. JPI2C1
B. IPMB
B
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers
Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General
Purpose Input/Output) headers are
located on the motherboard. These
headers support Serial_Link interface
for onboard SATA connections. See
the table on the right for pin deni-
tions.
DOM Power Connector
A power connector for SATA DOM
(Disk_On_Module) devices is located
at JSD1. Connect an appropriate
cable here to provide power support
for your DOM devices.
T-SGPIO
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition Pin Denition
1NC2NC
3Ground4Data
5Load6Ground
7Clock8NC
Note: NC= No Connection
DOM PWR
PinDenitions
Pin# Denition
1+5V
2Ground
3Ground
A. T-SGPIO1
B. T-SGPIO2
C. SATA DOM PWR
B
C
A
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Power LED/Speaker
On JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for
power LED indication, and pins 4-7
are for the speaker. See the tables
on the right for pin denitions. Please
note that the speaker connector
pins (4-7) are used with an external
speaker. If you wish to use the on-
board speaker, you should close pins
6-7 with a jumper.
PWR LED Connector
PinDenitions
Pin Setting Denition
Pin 1Anode (+)
Pin2 Cathode (-)
Pin3NA
Speaker Connector
Pin Settings
Pin Setting Denition
Pins 4-7 External Speaker
Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker
A. PWR LED/Speaker
A
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Connector
Pins
Jumper
Cap
Setting
2-8 Jumper Settings
Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the mother-
board, jumpers can be used to choose
between optional settings. Jumpers cre-
ate shorts between two pins to change
the function of the connector. Pin 1
is identied with a square solder pad
on the printed circuit board. See the
motherboard layout pages for jumper
locations.
Note: On two-pin jumpers,
"Closed" means the jumper
is on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.
GLAN Enable/Disable
Use JPL1 to enable/disable LAN Por ts
1/2. See the table on the right for
jumper settings. The default setting is
Enabled.
LAN1/2 Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
1-2Enabled (default)
2-3Disabled
A
3 2 1
3 2 1
Pin 1-2 short
A. GLAN1/2 Enable
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
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.
Note 2: Be sure to remove the onboard CMOS Battery before you short
JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Note 3: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a software appli-
cation hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the sys-
tem if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to
generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
Pins 1-2Reset (default)
Pins 2-3NMI
OpenDisabled
the application that hangs. See the table on
the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must
also be enabled in the BIOS.
A
B
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B. Watch Dog Enable
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
VGA Enable
Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable
the onboard VGA connector. The default
setting is 1-2 to enable the connection.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings.
BMC Enable
Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the
embedded the Renesas BMC (Base-
board Management) Controller to pro-
vide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the
motherboard. See the table on the right
for jumper settings.
VGA Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
1-2Enabled (Default)
2-3Disabled
BMC Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
Pins 1-2BMC Enable
Pins 2-3 Normal (Default)
A. VGA Enabled
B. BMC Enabled
B
A
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Management Engine (ME) Recovery
Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firm-
ware Recovery mode, which will limit
resource allocation for essential system
operation only in order to maintain nor-
mal power operation and management.
In the single operation mode, online
upgrade will be available via Recovery
mode. See the table on the right for
jumper settings.
Manufacture Mode Select
Close pins 2 and 3 of Jumper JPME2 to
bypass SPI ash security and force the
system to operate in the Manufacture
Mode, allowing the user to flash the
system rmware from a host server for
system setting modications. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
ME Recovery
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
1-2Normal (Default)
2-3ME Recovery
ME Mode Select
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
1-2Normal (Default)
2-3Manufacture Mode
A. JPME1
B. JPME2
B
A
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I-SATA3
I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots
Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to
connect the System Management Bus
(I2C) to PCI-Express slots. The default
setting is Open to disable the connec-
tion. See the table on the right for jumper
settings.
VGA
LED3
UID
JUIDB
SXB1A
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN
CTRL
LAN2
I2C to PCI-Exp
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
ClosedEnabled
OpenDisabled (Default)
COM1
USB0/1
JPL1
IPMI-LAN
PHY
JPW4
LAN1
USB2/3
A. JI2C1
B. JI2C2
CPU2
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMMF2
COM2
USB4/5
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JLPC1
JP3
JPME2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JWD1
I-SATA1
FANB
1
JL1
BMC
JPB1
CTRL
JIPMB1
A
JI2C2
B
JBT1
JPME1
I-SATA2
SATA/
JSM2
JSD1
SCU4~7
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JVRM_I2C2
PCH
JBAT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
LED2
JF1
JOH1
JD1
JSM1
FANA
SXB1C
LED1
BIOS
JTAG OF CPLD
FAN4
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMD2
FAN3
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CLOSE 1st
JVR1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMH1
JPW3
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMA1
CPU1
OPEN 1st
FAN2
P1-DIMMB1
FAN1
JPI2C1
SP1
JPW2
JPW1
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
LAN 1/LAN 2
2-9 Onboard LED Indicators
GLAN LEDs
The LAN 1/2 ports are located on the IO
Backplane. 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 on the right for more
information.
IPMI_Dedicated_LAN LEDs
In addition to the Gigabit Ethernet ports,
an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located
above the Backplane USB ports 0/1 on the
motherboard. The amber LED on the right
indicates activity, while the green LED on
the left indicates the speed of the connec-
tion. See the table on the right for more
information.
Link LED
Activity LED
Rear View (when facing the
rear side of the chassis)
GLAN Activity Indicator (Right)
LED Settings
Color Status Denition
YellowFlashingActive
GLAN Link Indicator (Left)
LED Settings
LED Color Denition
OffNo Connection or 10 Mbps
Green100 Mbps
Amber1 Gbps
IPMI LAN
Link LED
IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) &
Activity LED (Right)
Color/State Denition
Link (Left)Green: Solid
Amber: Solid
Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active
Activity LED
100 Mbps
1 Gbps
A. Ethernet Port
LEDs
B. IPMI LAN LEDs
B
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JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
Onboard Power LED
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 compo-
nents. See the table on the right for more
information.
Rear UID LED
The rear UID LED is located at LED3 on
the rear of the motherboard. This LED
is used in conjunction with the rear UID
switch to provide easy identication of a
system that might be in need of service.
Refer to UID Switch on page 2-23 for
more information.
B
Onboard PWR LED Indicator
LED Settings
LED Color Status
OffSystem Off (PWR cable
not connected)
GreenSystem On
Green: Flashing Quickly
ACPI S1 State
UID LED
Status
Color/State Status
Blue: On Unit Identied
Blue: On Unit Identied
A. PWR LED
B. Rear UID LED
A
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SP1
JPW3
JPW2
JPW4
JPB1
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FANA
FAN3
JPI2C1
LED3
LED1
COM2
JTAG OF CPLD
SXB1A
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
UID
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
LAN2
LAN1
USB2/3
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
VGA
LAN
CTRL
BIOS
BMC
CTRL
JPW1
PHY
JPL1
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB1C
JVRM_I2C2
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JIPMB1
JSTBY1
JSD1
JD1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JL1
JF1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JLPC1
JSM1
JSM2
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
I-SATA3
I-SATA2
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
JBAT1
JPME2
JWD1
JPME1
JP3
FANB
1
LED2
SATA/
USB4/5
PCH
JBT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
SCU4~7
JVR1
JUIDB
JOH1
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMD2
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMH2
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU1
CLOSE 1st
OPEN 1st
CPU2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMF2
BMC Heartbeat LED
A BMC Hear tbeat LED is located at LED1
on the motherboard. When LED1 is blink-
ing, BMC functions normally. See the
table on the right for more information.
BMC Heartbeat LED
Status
Color/State Denition
Green:
Blinking
BMC: Normal
A. BMC Heartbeat
LED
A
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I-SATA0
I-SATA3
D
F
G
E
2-10 SATA/SCU Connections
SATA/SCU Ports
There are six Serial ATA ports (I- SATA0~I-
SATA 5) located on the motherboard, in-
cluding four SATA2 ports and two SATA3
ports. There are also eight SCU por ts
(0~3, 4~7) located on the X9DRW-3F, and
four SCU por ts (SCU 0~3) located on the
X9DRW-iF. These ports provide serial-link
signal connections, which are faster than
the connections of Parallel ATA. See the
table on the right for pin denitions.
Note: For more information on SATA HostRAID conguration, please refer
to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://
www.supermicro.com.
Pin# Denition
1Ground
2TX_P
3TX_N
4Ground
5RX_N
6RX_P
7Ground
SATA/SCU
PinDenitions
LED3
UID
JUIDB
SXB1A
B1B2A1A2B1B2A1
A2
SXB2: CPU2 PCI-E3.0 X16
SXB1B: CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16
VGA
LAN
CTRL
LAN1
LAN2
USB2/3
CPU2
CLOSE 1st
USB0/1
IPMI-LAN
COM1
JPL1
PHY
A. I-SATA0
B. I-SATA1
JPW4
C. I-SATA2
D. I-SATA3
E. I-SATA4
F. I-SATA5
G. SCU 0~3
(for X9DRW-
JPW3
JPI2C1
SP1
JPW2
3F/iF)
H. SCU 4~7
(for X9DRW-
3F)
P1-DIMMF1
P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMME2
P1-DIMMF2
COM2
USB4/5
JSTBY1
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
JI2C1
JLPC1
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
I-SATA1
A
FANB
1
JL1
BMC
JPB1
CTRL
JIPMB1
JI2C2
JP3
JPME2
JBT1
JPME1
JWD1
I-SATA2
C
SATA/
B
JSM2
H
JSD1
SCU4~7
JVRM_I2C1
JPG1
JVRM_I2C2
PCH
JBAT1
SCU0~3
SATA/
LED2
JF1
JOH1
JD1
JSM1
FANA
SXB1C
LED1
BIOS
JTAG OF CPLD
FAN4
P1-DIMMC2
P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMD1
P1-DIMMD2
FAN3
X9DRW-3F/iF
Rev.1.02
CLOSE 1st
JVR1
CPU1
OPEN 1st
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OPEN 1st
P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMG1
P1-DIMMH1
P1-DIMMA2
P1-DIMMB2
P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMB1
JPW1
FAN2
FAN1
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.
Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any
hardware components.
Before Power On
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and
chassis.
2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for
the keyboard and mouse, if any.
3. Remove all add-on cards.
4. Install CPU 1 rst (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel
connectors to the motherboard.
No Power
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the
chassis.
2. Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set, if avail-
able.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system, if applicable.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-
plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
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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.
•If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules in-
stalled. If there is still no error beep, try to turn on the system again with only
one processor installed in CPU Socket#1. If there is still no error beep, replace
the motherboard.
•If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power
cord and contracting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1). (Refer to
Section 2-8 in Chapter 2.)
2. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM mod-
ules. Make sure that the system's power is on, and memory error beeps are
activated.
3. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system
boots, check for bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors
Troubleshooting procedure in this Chapter.
LosingtheSystem’sSetupConguration
1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power sup-
ply may cause the system to lose CMOS setup information. Refer to Section
1-6 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-
plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not x the Setup Conguration problem, contact your
vendor for repairs.
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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 recom-
mended that you use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of Registered (RDIMM)/Load
Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3
800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz modules recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among
all memory slots and check the results.
5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the
instructions given in Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.
6. Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM Population Tables listed in
Section 2-4 to install your memory modules.
When the System Becomes Unstable
A. When the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check
the following:
1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported, and you have the
latest BIOS installed in your system.
2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by test-
ing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.
Note: Refer to the product page on our website http://www.supermicro.
com for memory and CPU support and updates.
3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Re-
place the bad HDDs with good ones.
4. System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans,
and CPU/system fans, etc. work properly. Check Hardware Monitoring set-
tings in the BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are
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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 require-
ment.
6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.
B. When the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check
the following:
1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are
working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD disc, CD/DVD-
ROM.
2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and
working properly.
3. Using minimum conguration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary
components (starting with add-on cards rst), and use minimum conguration
(with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas.
Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting proce-
dures.
4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a compo-
nent in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it
works properly. Replace a bad component with a good one.
5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several
items at the same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.
6. To nd out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to
see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad.
You can also install the component in question in another system. If the new
system works, the component is good and the old system has problems.
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3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all
the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro
does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to rst check with your distributor or
reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s)
with the specic system conguration 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. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when
contacting Supermicro for technical support:
•Motherboard model and PCB revision number
•BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your
system rst boots up.)
•System conguration
4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at (http://www.
supermicro.com).
•Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready
when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by
e-mail at support@supermicro.com.
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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 out-
wards 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. Do not damage the battery in any
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do
not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of
your used battery properly.
Battery Installation
1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue
below:
2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.
3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a
click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.
Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.
OR
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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.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing
any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located on our website
at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the
information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard
model and download the BIOS le to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS
revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can
choose from the zip le and the .exe le. If you choose the zip BIOS le, please
unzip the BIOS le onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch le using the format
AMI.bat lename.rom from your bootable USB device to ash 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.
Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for
repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS
Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com.
Question: How do I handle the used battery?
Answer: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment.
Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply
with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to
dispose of your used battery properly.
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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 ven-
dor 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. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that
must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, you can also request
a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor rst for any product problems.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRW-3F/X9DRW-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 <Del> key while the system
is booting up.
Note: In most cases, the <Del> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup
screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F3>,
<F4>, etc.
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup
menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be congured. Grayed-out options cannot be congured. Options in blue can be
congured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key
legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the
left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
Note: The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. The manufacturer
retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text mes-
sages.
The AMI BIOS Setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys."
Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during setup
navigation. These keys include <F3>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, arrow keys, etc.
Note 1: Options printed in Bold are default settings.
Note 2: <F3> is used to load optimal default settings. <F4> is used to save
the settings and exit the setup utility.
Note 3: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re-
covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
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Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event
shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damage arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down
or reset the system while the BIOS is being updated to avoid possible boot failure.
4-2 Main Setup
When you rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.
You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the
top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information:
System Date
This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2011).
System Time
This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52).
Supermicro X9DRW (Motherboard Model Name)
Version
This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.
Build Date
This item displays the date that the BIOS ROM was built.
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Memory Information
Total Memory
This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurations
Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the
following submenu items.
Boot Features
Quiet Boot
This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes-
sages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select
Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op-
tions are Enabled and Disabled.
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Use this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to
use the current AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option
ROM display mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and
Keep Current.
Bootup Num-Lock
Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are
Off and On.
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Wait For 'F1' If Error
Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error
occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Interrupt 19 Capture
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this
item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19
at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function
as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap-
tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not
function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PowerConguration
Watch Dog Function
If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive
for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Power Button Function
If this feature is set to Instant Off, the system will power off immediately as soon
as the user presses the power button. If this feature is set to 4 Seconds Override,
the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or
longer. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override.
Restore on AC Power Loss
Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the
system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system
power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system
to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On,
and Last State.
CPUConguration
This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also
allows the user to congure the CPU settings.
Socket 1 CPU Information/Socket 2 CPU Information
This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPUs installed
in Socket 1/ Socket 2.
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•Type of CPU
•CPU Signature
•Microcode Patch
•CPU Stepping
•Maximum CPU Speed
•Minimum CPU Speed
•Processor Cores
•Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology
•Intel VT-x Technology
•Intel SMX Technology
•L1 Data Cache
•L1 Code Cache
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•L2 Cache
•L3 Cache
CPU Speed
This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1/Socket 2.
64-bit
This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64-bit
technology.
Clock Spread Spectrum
Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to moni-
tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the
components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Hyper-threading
Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per-
formance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Active Processor Cores
Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and above. (Please refer to Intel's
website for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 4.
Limit CPUID Maximum
This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function
to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended
CPUID functions. The options are Disabled (for the Windows OS), and Enabled.
Execute Disable Bit Capability (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)
Select 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 ooding illegal codes to
overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The options are
Enabled and Disabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information.)
Intel® AES-NI
Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc-
tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc-
tions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled.
The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is
set to Enabled.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unite (DCU) prefetch to speed up data
accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
DCU IP Prefetcher
Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch
IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to suppor t Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one
platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti-
tions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and
restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s
website for detailed information.)
CPUPowerManagementConguration
This submenu allows the user to congure the following CPU Power Management
settings.
Power Technology
Select Energy Efcient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to cus-
tomize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings.
The options are Disabled, EnergyEfcient, and Custom. If the option is set to
Custom, the following items will display:
EIST (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to au-
tomatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power
consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled (GV3 Disabled),
and Enabled (GV3 Enabled). (Note: GV3 is Intel Speedstep support used
on older platforms.)Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information.)
Turbo Mode (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
C1E (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to maximize energy
efciency. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to
the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator
is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to
the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is
turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to
the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specic low C-State.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Package C-State limit (Available when Power Technology is set to
Custom)
This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C-State package register.
The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit.
Factory Long Duration Power Limit
This item displays the power limit set by the manufacturer during which long
duration power is maintained.
Long Duration Power Limit
This item displays the user-dened power limit (in watts) during which long
duration power is maintained.
Factory Long Duration Maintained (Available when Power Technology
is set to Custom)
This item displays the period of time set by the manufacturer during which
long duration power is maintained.
Long Duration Maintained
This item displays the period of time in seconds during which long duration
power is maintained.
Recommended Short Duration Power
This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the
manufacturer.
Short Duration Power Limit
This item displays the time period during which short duration power is
maintained.
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ChipsetConguration
North Bridge
This feature allows the user to congure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.
IntegratedIOConguration
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 VWM (Virtual Working
Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected
I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security
and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Intel I/OAT
The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) signicantly reduces CPU over-
head by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing the system resource
for other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
DCA Support
Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve
data transfer efciency. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IIO 1 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control/ IIO 2 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control
This submenu congures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings
for IIO 1 PCIe ports or IIO 2 PCIe ports to determine how the available PCI-
Express lanes are distributed between the PCI-Express Root Ports.
IIO 2 PCIe Port
This item congures IOU2-PCIe Port settings. The options are: x4x4x4x4,
x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16 and Auto.
IIO 3 PCIe Port
This item congures IOU3-PCIe Port settings. The options are: x4x4x4x4,
x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16 and Auto.
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QPIConguration
Current QPI Link
This item displays the current status of the QPI Link.
Current QPI Frequency
This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link.
Isoc
Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service)
requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode
Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The
options are Fast and Slow.
QPI Link Frequency Select
Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4
GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s.
DIMMConguration
This section displays the following DIMM information.
Current Memory Mode
This item displays the current memory mode.
Current Memory Speed
This item displays the current memory speed.
Mirroring
This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard. Memory
mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance
data security.
Sparing
This item displays if memory sparing is supported by the motherboard. Memory
sparing enhances system performance.
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DIMM Information
The status of the memory modules specied below will be displayed as detected