Supero X9DRFF-iG+, X9DRFF-iTG+, X9DRFF-7G+, X9DRFF-7TG+ User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0b

X9DRFF-iG+

X9DRFF-iTG+

X9DRFF-7G+

X9DRFF-7TG+

Manual Revision 1.0b

Release Date: October 30, 2013

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Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and

knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Super X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ motherboard supports dual Intel E5-2600

(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Inter-

face) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed

of up to 8.0 TG/s. With the C602 chipset built in, the X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+

motherboard supports Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM), Management

Engine (ME) Technology, Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen. 3.0 and up

to 1866 MHz DDR3 memory. This motherboard is ideal for SMCI Fat Twin server

platforms. Please refer to our Website (http://www.supermicro.com) for GPU and

memory support updates.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the mother-

board. It also provides detailed information about Intel C602 chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-

stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the

system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-

shooting procedures for video, memory, and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed instructions

on how to run the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists Software Installation Instructions.

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Conventions Used in the Manual

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to

prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent

damage to the components

Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models

or provides information for correct system setup.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

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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 .................................................................................... 1-12

1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-13

1-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-13

1-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-14

1-8 Advanced Power Management ..................................................................... 1-14

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ............................................ 1-14

Management Engine (ME) ............................................................................ 1-14

1-9 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller .......................................... 1-15

WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface .......................................................... 1-15

WPCM450R PCI System Interface ............................................................... 1-15

Other Features Supported by the WPCM BMC Controller ........................... 1-15

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Standardized Warning Statements ................................................................. 2-1

Battery Handling .............................................................................................. 2-1

Product Disposal ............................................................................................. 2-3

2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-4

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-4

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-4

2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-5

Installing the LGA2011 Processor ................................................................. 2-5

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 2-9

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 2-10

2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules ..............................................2-11

Installing & Removing DIMMs ........................................................................2-11

Removing Memory Modules ..........................................................................2-11

2-5 Motherboard Installation ................................................................................ 2-16

Tools Needed ................................................................................................ 2-16

Location of Mounting Holes .......................................................................... 2-16

Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 2-17

2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ...................................................... 2-18

Front Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ......................................................... 2-18

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Front Panel I/O Port Locations and Denitions ........................................... 2-18

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 2-19

Video Connection ..................................................................................... 2-19

Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 2-20

Power Button/Unit Identier Switch .......................................................... 2-21

2-7 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-22

Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-23

IPMB ......................................................................................................... 2-24

SATA Device Power Connector ................................................................ 2-24

T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2 Headers ..................................................... 2-25

Power SMB (I2C) Connector .................................................................... 2-25

Power Switch ............................................................................................ 2-26

Unit Identication Switch/LED .................................................................. 2-26

2-8 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-27

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 2-27

GLAN Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 2-27

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 2-28

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 2-28

VGA Enable .............................................................................................. 2-29

BMC Enable ............................................................................................ 2-29

Management Engine (ME) Recovery ...................................................... 2-30

Manufacture Mode Select ........................................................................ 2-30

SAS Enable (For X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+) .................................................... 2-31

2-9 Onboard LED Indicators ............................................................................... 2-32

GLAN LEDs .............................................................................................. 2-32

IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ....................................................................... 2-32

HDD Activity LED ..................................................................................... 2-33

BMC Heartbeat LED ................................................................................ 2-33

SAS Heartbeat LED ................................................................................. 2-34

Failure LED .............................................................................................. 2-34

UID LED ................................................................................................... 2-35

2-10 SATA/SAS Connections ................................................................................ 2-36

SATA/SAS Ports ....................................................................................... 2-36

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-4

3-3 Battery Removal and Installation .................................................................... 3-5

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3-4 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-6

3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-7

Chapter 4 BIOS

4-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4-1

4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2

4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 4-4

4-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 4-23

4-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 4-25

4-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 4-27

4-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 4-28

4-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 4-29

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Software Programs ..........................................................................B-1

B-2 Conguring SuperDoctor® III .......................................................................... B-2

Chapter 1: Overview

1-1

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.

This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMC-proprietary system as a part

of an integrated system platform.

Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to

download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your

motherboard.

SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@supermicro.

com.

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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.

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

Motherboard Layout

Note 1: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our Website

at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.

Note 2: 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/les/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf

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Notes:

•See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front

panel connections.

•" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".

•Jumpers/LED Indicators not indicated are for testing only.

•Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specied by the manufac-

turer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ Quick Reference

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

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X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ Jumpers

Jumper

Description Default Setting

JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2

JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled)

JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME1 Management Engine (ME) Recovery

Mode

Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPME2 Management Engine (ME)

Manufacture Mode

Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPS1 SAS Enable (7G+/7TG+ Only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)

X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ Connectors

Connectors Description

FAN1-FAN8,

Rear_FAN1

CPU/System/Cooling Fan Headers

HDD_PWR1/HDD_PWR2 8-pin Power Supply Connectors for HDD Device Use

JBAT1 Onboard CMOS Battery (See Chpt. 3 for Battery Dis-

posal)

JIPMB1 4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card)

JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header

JPW1/JPW2 8-pin Power Connectors

JPW3 4-pin Power Connector (PS_ON_N)

JSD1 SATA Device Power Connector

JTPM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 Connector

LAN1/LAN2 G-bit Ethernet LAN Ports 1/2 (X9DRFF-iG+/7G+),

10 G_bit LAN Ports 1/2 (X9DRFF-iTG+/7TG+)

(IPMI) LAN IPMI LAN

PWR_SW1 Power Switch (Button)

(I-)SATA 0/1 SATA 3.0 Connectors 0/1 from Intel AHCI

(I-) SATA 2-5 SATA 2.0 Connectors 2/3/4/5 from Intel AHCI

(L)-SAS 0-7 SAS Connectors 0-7 from LSI 2308 SAS Controller

(X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+ Only)

6-SGPIO 1/2 Serial_Link General Purpose I/O Headers for SAS con-

nections (X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+)

T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial_Link General Purpose I/O Headers 1/2 for Intel

SATA connections

(CPU1) Slot1 PCI-Exp. 3.0 x16 SMC-Proprietary Slot

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(CPU1) Slot2/Slot3 PCI-Exp. 3.0 x8 Slots

SXB1 (CPU2) PCI-E x32
Slot

PCI-Exp. 3.0 x32 SMC-Proprietary Slot

UID_SW1 UID (Unit Identier) Switch (SW1)

USB0/USB1 Front Panel USB 0/ USB1 Ports

(J)USB2 Internal USB 2 Port

VGA1 Front Panel VGA Port

X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ LED Indicators

LED Description State Status

BMC_HB_LED1 BMC Heartbeat LED Green: Blinking BMC Normal

HDD_ACT LED1 HDD Activity LED Green: Blinking HDD Active

Failure_LED1 Failure LED On/Blinking

On: Power Failure;
Blinking: Fan Failure

LEDS2 SAS Heartbeat LED Green SAS Normal

UID_LED1 UID LED Blue: On Unit Identied

Note: To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, be sure to

use SMC-proprietary power supply to connect 8-pin power connectors

(JPW1/JPW2), and 4-pin power connectors (JPW3). SMC-proprietary

backplanes or adaptor cards may be required to ensure adequate power

supply to your system. Refer to the server user's manual that came with

your system for instructions on power supply recommendations.

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Motherboard Features

CPU

• Dual Intel

®

E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R

LGA 2011); each processor supports four full-width

Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support

of up to 25.6 GT/s per QPI link and with Data Transfer

Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction).

Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support,

BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.

Memory

•Integrated memory controller supports up to 1 TB

of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 512 GB of Registered

(RDIMM) or 128 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/

Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz

240-pin 4-channel memory modules in 16 DIMM

slots.

Note 1: 1866 MHz memory speed is dependent

on Intel E5-2600v2 CPUs.

Note 2: For an updated memory support list,

please refer to the Tested Memory List on the

motherboard specication webpage.

Chipset

• Intel® C602 Chipset

Expansion

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x32 (SMC-Proprietary) slot (SXB1

CPU2 3.0 x32 Slot)

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 (SMC-Proprietary) slot (CPU1

Slot 1)

• Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots (CPU1 Slot 2/Slot 3),

• One (1) PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot (PCH Slot 4)

Slot

Graphics

• Nuvoton WPCM450R G200 Graphics Controller

Network

• Intel X540 dual-channel 10G Base-T (T) Ether-

net controller for LAN 1/LAN 2 ports (X9DRFF-

iTG+/7TG+ only),

• Intel i350 dual-channel Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s)

Ethernet controller for LAN 1/LAN 2 ports (for

X9DRFF-iG+/7G+)

• Nuvoton WPCM450R Base-Board Controller (BMC)

supports IPMI_LAN 2.0

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I/O Devices

SATA Connections

• SATA Ports Two (2) SATA 3.0 (I-SATA 0/1),

Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports from

Intel AHCI (I-SATA 2-5),

SAS Ports (X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+ Only)

• SAS Ports Eight (8) SAS 2.0 Ports from

LSI 2308 SAS Controller

• RAID RAID 0, 1, 10

Integrated IPMI 2.0

• IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450R BMC

Super I/O

• Winbond Super I/O 83527HG

Peripheral
Devices

USB Devices

• Two (2) USB ports on the front I/O panel (USB 0/1),

• One (1) Type A USB connector (JUSB 2)

BIOS

• 16 MB SPI AMI BIOS

®

SM Flash BIOS

• APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0,

USB Keyboard, Plug & Play (PnP) and SMBIOS 2.5

Power

• ACPI/ACPM Power Management

Cong.

• Main switch override mechanism

• Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

• Management Engine (ME)

(Note: Special power supply required. See the

note on Page 1-14)

• Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

PC Health

CPU Monitoring

Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitors for 3.3V, +3.3VSB, 5V,

+5VSB, +12V/-12V, VBAT, HT, memory voltages,

CPU core voltages, chipset voltages.

• CPU 5+1-Phase switching voltage regulator

• CPU/System overheat LED and control

• CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP): supports up to

130W (See Note 1 next page)

• CPU Thermal Trip support

• Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support

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Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring with rmware 4-pin (Pulse

Width Modulation) fan speed control

• Low noise fan speed control

System
Management

• PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface)

2.0 support

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III

• SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI

Dimensions

• 18.72" (L) x 8.54" (W) (475.49 mm x 216.92 mm)

Note 1: CPU Maximum Thermal Design Power (TDP) is subject to chassis

and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please

check the chassis and heatsink specications for proper CPU TDP sizing.

Note 2: For IPMI Conguration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded

IPMI Conguration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/

support/manuals/.

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/les/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf

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System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the

features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for

the actual specications of each motherboard.

P0 P1

PE2PE1 DMI

DDR3 DIMM

CPU1

E5-2600(v2) Series Processor

F

E

Rear (Fan Side)

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

#2

#1

PE3

Gen3 x8 (0~7)

Gen3 x16 x16

Gen3 x8

Gen3 x16

Gen3 x8 (8~15)

Gen3 x8 (0~7)

Gen2 x4

VGA CONN

LAN

RJ45

RJ45

PHY
RTL8201F

LAN

X540

SAS2308

AT25321

6/3/1.5

3/1.5

3/1.5

3/1.5

3/1.5

6/3/1.5

I350 (2 ports)

PCI-Ex16x16

Proprietary SLOT

PCI-Ex16

Proprietary SLOT

PCI-Ex8 SLOT

SAS

DDR3 DIMM

H

G

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

#2

#1

PCH C602

J1

J2

PCI-Ex8 SLOT J3PCI-Ex4 in x8 SLOT

J4

AHCI

SATA

USB

SPI

USB

LPCPCI-32bit

DMI

PEG2_5:7

PEG2_0:4

DDR3 DIMM

D

C

#2

#1

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

B

A

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

QPI

QPI

Gen2 x4

#2

#1

SAS2 #4

SAS2 #3

SAS2 #2

SAS2 #1

SAS2 #8

SAS2 #7

SAS2 #6

SAS2 #5

WPCM450

VGABMC

DDR2

DDR3 DIMM

P1 P0

PE2PE1 DMI

CPU0

E5-2600(v2) Series Processor

Front (I/O Side)

PE3

SATA2 #3

SATA2 #4

SATA2 #5

SATA2 #6

SATA3 #1

SATA3 #2

Type A

Single

Single

01 2

Chapter 1: Overview

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1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Proces-

sors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+

motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual-proces-

sor-based 4U Fat Twin server platforms.

With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRFF-iG+/

iTG+/7G+/7TG+ offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer

speed of up to 8.0 GT/s, providing superb system performance.

The C602 chipset provides extensive IO support, including the following functions

and capabilities:

•PCI-E 2.0 and 3.0 support

•ACPI Power Management Logic Support, Rev. 3.0b

•Intel® Intelligent Power Node Management (NM) (Special PS cables required)

•Management Engine (ME)

•Intel Rapid Storage Technology supported

•Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) supported

•Intel Trusted Execution Technology supported

•Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Supported

•Intel Anti-Theft Technology (Intel AT) supported

•Digital Media Interface (DMI) supported

•Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) supported

•Compatibility Modules (DMA Controller, Timer/Counters, Interrupt Controller)

supported

Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above

is required.

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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.

1-4 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the features of PC health monitoring of the motherboard.

This motherboard has an onboard System_Hardware_Monitor chip that supports

PC health monitoring. An onboard voltage monitor will scan the following onboard

voltages continuously: Onboard voltage monitors for 3.3V, +3.3VSB, 5V, +5VSB,

+12V/-12V, VBAT, HT, memory voltages, chipset voltages and CPU core voltages .

Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent

to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to dene the sensitivity

of the voltage monitor.

Environmental Temperature Control

A thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperatures in real time and will turn

on the thermal control fans whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-dened

threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once it detects

that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fan

control to prevent the CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry

can monitor the overall system temperature and alert the user when the chassis

temperature is too high.

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide

adequate airow to your system.

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor® III in the Windows OS

environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify

the user of certain system events. For example, you can congure SuperDoctor

to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures,

voltages, and fan speeds go beyond a predened range.

Chapter 1: Overview

1-13

1-5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specica-

tion denes a exible 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.

In addition to operating_system-directed power management, ACPI also provides

a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-

independent interface for conguration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and

Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor_architecture-independent

implementation that is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2008

Operating Systems.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking

to indicate that the CPU is in the suspend mode. When the user presses any key,

the CPU will "wake up," and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

1-6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and

reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU

clock rates.

The X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ motherboard supports two 8-pin and one 4-pin

power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specications

required by the CPU, some are inadequate. All these power connections are re-

quired for Fat Twin use only.

Note: To ensure adequate power to the system, SMC-proprietary power

backplanes or adaptors may be required. Refer to the server user's manual

that came with your system for detailed instructions on power supply

recommendations.

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1-7 Super I/O

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Conguration

and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-

ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management

to reduce power consumption.

Note 1: For more information on IPMI conguration, please refer to the

IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

support/manuals/.

Note 2: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be

used interchangeably in this section.

1-8 Advanced Power Management

The new advanced power management features supported by this motherboard

include IPNM and ME. Please note that you will need to do the following to use

these two new features:

•Use a power supply that supports PMBus 1.1 or 1.2.

•Install the NMView software in your system. NMView is optional and can be

purchased from Supermicro.

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with

real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efciency.

Although IPNM is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller),

your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) rmware

installed in your system for IPNM support.

Note: Support for IPNM Specication Version 1.5 or Vision 2.0 depends

on the power supply used in the system.

Management Engine (ME)

The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the PCH, pro-

vides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by

SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

Chapter 1: Overview

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1-9 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller

Note: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be

used interchangeably in this section.

The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC),

supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphic Cores with PCI interface, creating multi-media

virtualization via Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR). The WPCM450R

Controller is ideal for remote system management.

The WPCM450R Controller interfaces with the host system via PCI connections

to communicate with the graphics cores. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote

keyboard/mouse/virtual media emulation. It also provides LPC interface support to

control Super IO functions. The WPCM450R Controller is connected to the network

via an external Ethernet PHY module or shared NCSI connections.

The WPCM450R communicates with onboard components via six SMBus inter-

faces, PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) buses, and General Purpose

I/O ports.

WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface

The WPCM450R supports a 16-bit DDR2 memory module with a speed of up to 220

MHz. For best signal integrity, the WPCM450R provides point-to-point connection.

WPCM450R PCI System Interface

The WPCM450R provides 32-bit, 33 MHz 3.3V PCI interface, which is compliant

with the PCI Local Bus Specication Rev. 2.3. The PCI system interface connects

to the onboard PCI Bridge used by the graphics controller.

Other Features Supported by the WPCM BMC Controller

The WPCM450R supports the following features:

•IPMI 2.0

•Serial over LAN

•KVM over LAN

•LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap

•Event Log

•X-Bus parallel interface for I/O expansion

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•Multiple ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs

•SPI Flash Host BIOS and rmware bootstrap program supported

•Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII)

•OS (Operating System) Independency

•Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features

•Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection.

•Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line

Interface)

•RMCP+ protocol supported

Note 1: For more information on IPMI conguration, please refer to the

IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

support/manuals/.

Note 2: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be

used interchangeably in this section.

Chapter 2: Installation

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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 difculty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis-

tance. Only certied technicians should attempt to install or congure components.

Read this section in its entirety before installing or conguring components in the

Supermicro chassis.

Battery Handling

Warnung

Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die

Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp.

Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.

Warning!

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the

battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

電池の取り扱い

電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。 交換する電池はメー
カーが推奨する型、または同等のものを使用下さい。 使用済電池は製造元の指示に従

って処分して下さい。

警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更
换原有电池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。

警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有
電池。請按照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。

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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. Re-

emplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomen-

dado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones

del fabricante.

!הרהזא

תנכס תמייקץוציפ .הניקת אל ךרדב הפלחוהו הדימב הללוסה לש ףילחהל שי

גוסב הללוסה תא מ םאותה תרבחלמומ ןרציתצ.

תוללוסה קוליס תושמושמה עצבל שי .ןרציה תוארוה יפל









경고!

배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일
하거나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사
의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.

Waarschuwing

Er is ontplofngsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de

batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aan-

bevolen wordt. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften

afgevoerd te worden.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-3

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 regla-

mentos nacionales.

Attention

La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des

lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de

l'organisme compétent.

רצומה קוליס

!הרהזא

ו תויחנהל םאתהב תויהל בייח הז רצומ לש יפוס קוליס.הנידמה יקוח

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2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-

aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following

measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

•Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.

•Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral

chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

•Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not

in use.

•For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the motherboard.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking the board, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.

Waarschuwing

De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming

met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

 

경고!

이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

Chapter 2: Installation

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OPEN 1st

WARNING!

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-certied multi-

directional heatsink only.

•Make sure to install the system board into the chassis before you install

the CPU heatsink.

•When receiving a server board without a processor pre-installed, make sure

that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are

bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

•Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.

Press down

on

Load Lever

labeled 'Open 1st'.

Installing the LGA2011 Processor

1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover,

rst press and release the load lever labeled 'Open 1st'.

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

1

2

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Gently push
down to pop the
load plate open.

2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that

covers the CPU socket from its locking position.

3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the

'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it com-

pletely.

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

1

2

Press down on

Load the

Lever labeled 'Close 1st'

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

1

Pull lever away from
the socket

2

Pin 1

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WARNING!

1. Using your thumb and the index nger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap

from the socket.

2. Use your thumb and index nger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU

keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket 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. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the

socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)

Socket Keys

CPU Keys

Warning: You can only install the CPU

inside the socket in one direction.

Make sure that it is properly inserted

into the CPU socket before closing the

load plate. If it doesn't close properly,

do not force it as it may damage your

CPU. Instead, open the load plate

again and double-check that the CPU

is aligned properly.

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4. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make

sure that the CPU is properly installed.

5. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labeled

'Close 1st' rst, then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' second. Use your

thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks.

OPEN 1st

OPEN 1st

OPEN 1st

Lever Lock

Lever Lock

Push down and

lock the lever

labeled 'Open 1st'

Push down and lock the

level labeled 'Close 1st'.

Gently close

the load plate.

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3

4

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OPEN 1st

Motherboard

Screw#1

Screw#2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re-

quired 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 under-

neath.

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. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.

Mounting Holes

Screw#3

Screw#4

DirectionofAirow

Notes: 1. For optimized airow, please follow your chassis airow direction

to install the correct CPU heatsink direction. 2. Graphic drawings included

in this manual are for reference only. They might look different from the

components installed in your system.

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OPEN 1st

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 avoid

damaging 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. (Do not use excessive

force when wriggling the heatsink!)

3. Once the CPU is loosened from the heatsink, remove the CPU from the CPU

socket.

4. Remove the used thermal grease and clean the surface of the CPU and the

heatsink, Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before

reinstalling the CPU and the heatsink.

Loosen screws
in sequence as
shown.

Screw#2

Motherboard

Screw#1

Screw#4

Screw#3

DirectionofAirow

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3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the DIMM slot.

4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on

the ends of the slot.

5. Use two thumbs together to press the notches on both ends of the module

straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.

6. Press the release tabs to the locking positions to secure the DIMM module

into the slot.

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

Release Tabs

Notches

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. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

Removing Memory Modules

Press both notches straight

down into the memory slot at

the same time.

Press both notches at the ends of a DIMM module to unlock it. Once it is loosened

from the memory slot, remove the DIMM module from the motherboard.

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Memory Support for the X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+
Motherboard

The X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ motherboard supports up to 1 TB of Load

Reduced (LRDIMM), 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 128 GB of Unbuffered

(UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-chan-

nel memory modules in 16 DIMM slots. Please refer to our website at http://www.

supermicro.com/products/motherboard.

Processor & Memory Module Population Conguration

For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation.

Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules

CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules

CPU 1 P1-

DIMMA1

P1­DIMMB1

P1­DIMMC1

P1­DIMMD1

P1­DIMMA2

P1­DIMMB2

P1­DIMMC2

P1­DIMMD2

CPU2 P2-

DIMME1

P2­DIMMF1

P2­DIMMG1

P2­DIMMH1

P2­DIMME2

P2­DIMM F2

P2­DIMMG2

P2­DIMMH2

Processor and Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance

Number of

CPUs+DIMMs

CPUandMemoryPopulationCongurationTable

(For memory to work properly, please follow the instructions below.)

1 CPU &
2 DIMMs

CPU1
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1

1 CPU &
4 DIMMs

CPU1
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1, P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1

1 CPU &

5~8 DIMMs

CPU1
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1, P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1 + Any memory pairs in P1­DIMMA2/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMC2/P1-DIMMD2 slots

2 CPUs &

4 DIMMs

CPU1 + CPU2
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1

2 CPUs &

6 DIMMs

CPU1 + CPU2
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1

2 CPUs &

8 DIMMs

CPU1 + CPU2
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2­DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1

2 CPUs &

10~16 DIMMs

CPU1/CPU2
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2­DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1 + Any memory pairs in P1, P2 DIMM slots

2 CPUs &

16 DIMMs

CPU1/CPU2
P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIM­MG1/P2-DIMMH1,P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMC2/P1-DIMMD2, P2-DIMME2/
P2-DIMMF2/P2-DIMMG2/P2-DIMMH2

Notes: 1866 MHz memory speed is dependent on Intel E5-2600v2 CPUs.

For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is

required.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-13

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

(See the Note below)

Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and

DIMM Per Channel (DPC)

2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel

1DPC 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5v

SRx8

Non­ECC

1GB 2GB 4GB NA 1066,

1333,
1600,

1866

NA 1066,

1333,

1600

N/A 1066,

1333,
1600,

1866

N/A 1066,

1333,

1600

DRx8

Non­ECC

2GB 4GB 8GB NA 1066,

1333,
1600,

1866

NA 1066,

1333,

1600

N/A 1066,

1333,
1600,

1866

N/A 1066,

1333,

1600

SRx16

Non­ECC

512MB 1GB 2GB NA 1066,

1333,
1600,

1866

NA 1066,

1333,

1600

N/A 1066,

1333,
1600,

1866

N/A 1066,

1333,

1600

SRx8

ECC

1GB 2GB 4GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

DRx8

ECC

2GB 4GB 8GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended
Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.

Populating RDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules

Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor RDIMM 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 3 Slots Per Channel

1DPC 2DPC 1 DPC 2DPC 3DPC

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5v

SRx8 1GB 2GB 4GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

800 800,

1066

DRx8 2GB 4GB 8GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

800 800,

1066

SRx4 2GB 4GB 8GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

800 800,

1066

DRx4 4GB 8GB 16GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

800 800,

1066

QRx4 8GB 16GB 32GB 800 800

1066

800 800 800 800,

1066

800 800 N/A N/A

QRx8 4GB 8GB 16GB 800 800

1066

800 800 800 800,

1066

800 800 N/A N/A

Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on
our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.

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Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules

Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM 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 3 Slots Per Channel

1DPC 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5v

SRx8

Non-

ECC

1GB 2GB 4GB NA 1066,

1333

NA 1066,

1333

N/A 1066,

1333,

N/A 1066,

1333

DRx8

Non-

ECC

2GB 4GB 8GB NA 1066,

1333

NA 1066,

1333

N/A 1066,

1333,

N/A 1066,

1333

SRx16

Non-

ECC

512MB 1GB 2GB NA 1066,

1333

NA 1066,

1333

N/A 1066,

1333

N/A 1066,

1333

SRx8

ECC

1GB 2GB 4GB 1066,

1333

1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333,

1066,
1333

1066,

1333

DRx8

ECC

2GB 4GB 8GB 1066,

1333

1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333,

1066,
1333

1066,

1333

Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended
Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.

Populating RDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules

Intel E5-2600 Series Processor RDIMM 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 3 Slots Per Channel

1DPC 2DPC 1 DPC 2DPC 3DPC

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5v

SRx8 1GB 2GB 4GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

N/A 800,

1066

DRx8 2GB 4GB 8GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

N/A 800,

1066

SRx4 2GB 4GB 8GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

N/A 800,

1066

DRx4 4GB 8GB 16GB 1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

N/A 800,

1066

QRx4 8GB 16GB 32GB 800 1066 800 800 800 1066 800 800 N/A N/A

QRx8 4GB 8GB 16GB 800 1066 800 800 800 1066 800 800 N/A N/A

Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on

our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-15

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 3 Slots Per Channel

1DPC 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 3DPC

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V

QRx4
(DDP)

16GB 32GB 1066,

1333,

1600

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333,
1600,

1866

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,
1333,

1600

1066 1066

8Rx4

(QDP)

32GB 64GB 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066

Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory
List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.

Intel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support

Ranks

Per

DIMM

&

Data

Width

Memory

Capacity

Per DIMM

(See the Note

Below)

Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per

Channel (DPC)

2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel

1DPC 2DPC 1DPC 2DPC 3DPC

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V

QRx4
(DDP)

16GB 32GB 1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066

QRx8
(QDP)

8GB 16GB 1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066,

1333

1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066

Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory
List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.

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.

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

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 (10 pieces)

•Standoffs (10 pieces, if needed)

Location of Mounting Holes

There are ten (10) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows.

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 prevent damage to these components when installing the

motherboard to the chassis.

Note: Only one
standoff is needed.
Refer to your
chassis for the
standoff location.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-17

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 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 is for illustration only. Your chassis or compo-

nents might look different from those shown in this manual.

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See

the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Front Panel Connectors and I/O Ports

FrontPanelI/OPortLocationsandDenitions

X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+ I/O Front Panel

1. Front Panel USB Port 1

2. Front Panel USB Port 2

3. IPMI LAN

4. 10-Gigabit LAN 1 (for X9DRFF-iTG+/-7TG+),
1-Gigabit LAN 1 (X9DRFF-iG+/-7G+)

5. 10-Gigabit LAN 2 (X9DRFF-iTG+/-7TG+),
1-Gigabit LAN 2 (X9DRFF-iG+/-7G+)

6. VGA

7. Power Switch (Button)

1

2

3

4

567

Chapter 2: Installation

2-19

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

Video Connection

A Video (VGA) port is located next

to the LAN Port 2 on the I/O front

panel. Refer to the layout below for

the location.

1. USB0

2. USB1

3. USB2

4. VGA

1

2

3

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB0,

USB1), located on the I/O front panel,

provide front-accessible USB support.

In addition, a Type A USB connector

(JUSB2), located next to the 4-pin

JIPMB1 connector, also provides

front-accessible USB support.

Front Panel USB 0/1

& Type A USB 2

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V

2 PO-

3 PO+

4 Ground

4

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

1. IPMI LAN

2. LAN1(10G LAN: X9DRFF-iTG+/7TG+,

GLAN: X9DRFF-iG+/7G+)

3. LAN2 (10G LAN: X9DRFF-iTG+/7TG+,

GLAN: X9DRFF-iG+/7G+)

Ethernet Ports

Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are

located on the I/O front panel. These

Ethernet ports support 10G LAN con-

nections on the X9DRFF-iTG+/7TG+,

and 1G LAN connections on the

X9DRFF-iG+/7G+. In addition, an IPMI

LAN port is also located on the front

panel. All these ports accept RJ45

cables. Please refer to the LED Indica-

tor Section for LAN LED information.

LAN Ports

PinDenition

Pin# Denition

1 P2V5SB 10 SGND

2 TD0+ 11 Act LED

3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB

4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED (Yel-

low, +3V3SB)

5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

6 TD2+ 15 Ground

7 TD2- 16 Ground

8 TD3+ 17 Ground

9 TD3- 18 Ground

1

2

3

Chapter 2: Installation

2-21

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

PowerButton/UnitIdentierSwitch

A Unit Identier switch (SW1) and a UID LED

Indicator are located on the motherboard.

In addition, a power button (PWR_SW1) is

located next to the UID switch on the front

panel. When you press the UID switch, the

UID LED Indicator will be turned on. Press

the UID switch again to turn off the UID LED.

The UID Indicator provides easy identica-

tion of a system unit that may be in need

of service.

Note: UID can also be triggered via

IPMI on the motherboard. For more

information on IPMI, please refer to

the IPMI User's Guide posted on

our website @ http://www.super-

micro.com.

UID Switch

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 Button In

4 Ground

1. Power Button

2. UID Switch/UID LED (UID_LED1)

UID LED

Status

Color/State OS Status

Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identied

Blue:
Blinking

Linux OS Unit Identied

2

1

1

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

2-7 Connecting Cables

A. JPW1 (8-pin Power Connector)

B. JPW2 (8-pin Power Connector)

C. JPW3 (4-pin Power Connector)

D. HDD_ PWR1 (8-pin)

E. HDD_PWR2 (8-pin)

B

Two 8-pin power connectors (JPW1/JPW2)

and a 4-pin power connector (JPW3) are

located on the motherboard. In addition, two

8-pin power connectors (HDD_PWR1/2) are

also located onboard to provide power supply

from the motherboard to the HDD backplane

for HDD device use. Do not use these con-

nectors for other purposes. All power con-

nectors mentioned above meet the SSI EPS

12V specication. See the tables on the right

for pin denitions.

C

12V 8-pin PWR

PinDenitions

Pins Denition

1- 4 Ground

5-8 +12V

(Required)

12V 4-pin PWR

PinDenitions

Pins Denition

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 5V SB

4 PS_ON_N

A

D

E

HDD PWR

PinDenitions

Pins Denition

1- 4 Ground

5-6 +12V

7-8 +5V

Chapter 2: Installation

2-23

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

A. FAN1-FAN8

B. Rear_FAN 1

Fan Headers

This motherboard has eight 4-pin

(FAN1~FAN8), and one 3-pin (Rear_FAN1)

system/CPU/cooling fan headers on the

motherboard. The 4-pin fan headers are

backward compatible with the traditional

3-pin fans. However, fan speed control

is only available on 4-pin fans via IPMI

rmware management. See the table on

the right for pin denitions.

Fan Header

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 +12V

3 Tachometer

4 PWR Modulation

(Available for 4-pin
fans only)

A

B

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

A. IPMB

B. DOM PWR

A

B

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.

IPMB Header

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Data

2 Ground

3 Clock

4 No Connection

SATA Device 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

SATA DOM devices.

DOM PWR

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

Chapter 2: Installation

2-25

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

A. T-SGPIO1

B. T-SGPIO 2

C. 6-SGPIO 1

D. 6-SGPIO 2

E. JPI

2

C1

T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2 Headers

Four SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/

Output) headers (T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2)

are located on the motherboard. These headers

support onboard Serial_Link interface connections.

Note: T-SGPIO 1/2 support onboard SATA

connections. 6-SGPIO 1/2 support SAS

interface on the X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+.

Note: NC= No Connection

T-SGPIO/6-SGPIO

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition Pin Denition

2 NC 1 NC

4 Ground 3 Data

6 Load 5 Ground

8 Clock 7 NC

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

denitions.

PWR SMB

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Clock

2 Data

3 PWR Fail

4 Ground

5 +3.3V

E

D

A

B

C

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

A

A. PWR Switch

B. UID SW/LED

Power Switch

A Power switch is located next to the UID switch on the motherboard. Refer to the

layout below for the location.

UnitIdenticationSwitch/LED

A Unit Identier switch (UID) and a UID LED indi-

cator (UID_LED1) are located next to the power

switch on the front panel. When the user pushes

the UID switch, the UID LED (UID_LED1) will be

turned on. Push the UID switch again to turn off

the LED indicator. The UID switch provides easy

identication of a system unit that may be in need

of service. See the tables on the right for more

information.

UID Switch (UID)

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 Button In

4 Ground

B

Chapter 2: Installation

2-27

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

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 create

shorts between two pins to change the

function of the connector. Pin 1 is identied

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.

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Cap

Setting

Pin 1-2 short

3 2 1

3 2 1

GLAN Enable/Disable

JPL1 enables or disables LAN Port1/LAN Port2

on the motherboard. See the table on the

right for jumper settings. The default setting

is Enabled.

LAN Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

1-2 Enabled (default)

2-3 Disabled

A

A. LAN1/2 Enable

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

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P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

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.

A

B

A. Clear CMOS

B. Watch Dog Enable

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that will re-

boot the system when a software application hangs.

Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application

hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable

interrupt signal for the application that hangs. See

the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog

must also be enabled in the BIOS.

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset (default)

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

Chapter 2: Installation

2-29

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

A. VGA Enabled

B. BMC Enabled

A

B

VGA Enable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to en-

able onboard VGA support. The default

setting is on Pins 1-2 to enable VGA

support. See the table on the right for

jumper settings.

VGA Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

1-2 Enabled (Default)

2-3 Disabled

BMC Enable

Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the

embedded BMC (Baseboard Manage-

ment) Controller to provide IPMI 2.0 sup-

port on the motherboard. See the table

on the right for jumper settings.

BMC Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 BMC Enable

Pins 2-3 Normal (Default)

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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.

ME Recovery

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

1-2 Normal (Default)

2-3 ME Recovery

Manufacture Mode Select

Close Pin 2 and Pin 3 of Jumper JPME2

to bypass SPI ash security and force

the system to operate in the Manufac-

ture Mode, allowing the user to ash the

system rmware from a host server for

system setting modications. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

ME Mode Select

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

1-2 Normal (Default)

2-3 Manufacture Mode

A. JPME1

B. JPME2

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

B

A

Chapter 2: Installation

2-31

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

A. JI2C1

B. JI2C2

C. SAS Enable

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.

I2C to PCI-Exp

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Closed Enabled

Open Disabled (Default)

A

B

C

SAS Enable (For X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+)

Use Jumper JPS1 to enable onboard

SAS support to enhance system perfor-

mance. The default setting is enabled.

SAS Support Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1/2 SAS Enabled (Default)

Pins 2/3 SAS Disabled

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2-9 Onboard LED Indicators

A. LAN1/2 LEDs

B. IPMI LAN LEDs

IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs

In addition to LAN Ports 1/2, an IPMI

Dedicated LAN is also located on the I/O

front panel. The amber LED on the right

indicates connection and activity.

Activity LED

IPMI LAN

IPMI LAN Link Speed LED (Left) &

Connection Activity LED (Right)

LED Color/State Denition

Off Off No Connection

Activity Amber:

Blinking

Active

Speed Green: Solid 100 Mbps

GLAN LEDs

There are two LAN ports (LAN1/2) on the

motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has

two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right

indicates connection and activity. The

Link LED on the left side may be green,

amber or off to indicate the speed of the

connection. See the table on the right for

more information.

Activity LED

Link Speed LED

GLAN/TLAN Activity Indicator (Right)

LED Settings

Color Status Denition

Off No Connections

Yellow Flashing Active

Front View (when facing the
front side of the chassis)

A

B

Link Speed LED

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

Chapter 2: Installation

2-33

LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

B

A. HDD_ACT LED1

B. BMC_HB LED1

BMC Heartbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at

BMC_HB_LED1 on the motherboard.

When this LED indicator is blinking, BMC

is normal. See the table on the right for

more information.

BMC Heartbeat LED

Status

Color or State Denition

Green BMC: Normal

Off BMC Disabled,

or Failed

A

HDD Activity LED

An HDD Activity LED is located at

HDD_ ACT LED1 on the motherboard.

When the HDD LED is blinking, an HDD

device is active. See the table on the right

for more information.

HDD Activity LED

Status

Color or State Denition

Green: Blinking HDD: Active

Off HDD Disabled,

or Failed

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

SAS Heartbeat LED

A SAS Heartbeat LED is located at

LEDS2 on the motherboard. When

LEDS2 is blinking, SAS is working

properly.

SAS Heartbeat LED

Status

Color/State Denition

Green: Blinking SAS: Normal

Off or Red SAS: Disabled or

Failed

Failure LED

A Failure LED is located at Failure_LED1

on the motherboard. When Failure_LED1

is on, power failure has occurred. When

it is blinking, it indicates a fan failure.

See the table on the right for more in-

formation.

Failure LED

Status

State Denition

On PWR Failure

Blinking Fan Failure

B

A. SAS Heartbeat LED

B. Failure LED

A

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

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CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

UID LED

The Unit Identier (UID) LED is located

at UID_LED1 on the motherboard. When

this LED is on, the unit that might be in

need of service is identied. See the

table on the right for more information.

UID LED

Status

Color/State Denition

Blue: On Unit Identied

A. UID LED

A

Note: For information on the UID switch, refer to page 2-21.

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LEDS2

HDD_PWR2

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

6-SGPIO1

6-SGPIO2

VGA1

JPW3

JPW1

FAN8

FAN7

FAN6

FAN5

FAN4

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPI2C1

PWR_SW1

LAN1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

L-SAS0

L-SAS2

L-SAS4

L-SAS6

L-SAS1

L-SAS3

L-SAS7

L-SAS5

UID_LED1

FAILURE_LED1

USB1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JIPMB1

JPB1

JPL1

JPME1

JPME2

JWD1

JPG1

JBR1

1

JP6

JP7

CPLD1

JBT1

HDD_ACT_LED1

JI2C2
JI2C1

JBAT1

BIOS

PCH SLOT4 PCIE-E 2.0X4

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0X8

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E X16 PROPRIETARY SLOT

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

P2-DIMMG1

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMB1

P2-DIMME1

P1-DIMMB2

P2-DIMME2

P1-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMF1

P1-DIMMC2

P2-DIMMF2

JSD1

SXB1:CPU2 PCI-E X32

PROPRIENTAR SLOT

PS_ON_N

HDD

UID_SW1

USB0

LAN2

IPMI_ LAN

USB2

JPW2

PWR1

Rev. 1.01

X9DRFF-iG+

BMC_HB_LED1

BMC

Intel LAN
CTRL

LSI SAS
CTRL

Intel PCH

Rear_FAN

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAS CODE

MEGERAC LICENSE

JPS1

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU2

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

CPU1

SATA/SAS

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 TX_P

3 TX_N

4 Ground

5 RX_N

6 RX_P

7 Ground

A. I-SATA0 (SATA 3.0)

B. I-SATA1 (SATA 3.0)

C. I-SATA2-5 (SATA 2.0)

D. L-SAS0-7 (X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+)

SATA/SAS Ports

Six Serial_ATA ports are located on the motherboard.

I-SATA Ports 0/1 support SATA 3.0. I-SATA Ports 2-5

support SATA 2.0. In addition, eight SAS ports (L-SAS

0-7), supported by the LSI SAS 2308 Controller are also

located on the X9DRFF-7G+/7TG+. See the table on the

right for pin denitions.

2-10 SATA/SAS Connections

Note: For more information on SATA HostRAID

conguration, please refer to the Intel SATA and

LSI SAS HostRAID User's Guides posted on our

website @ http://www.supermicro.com..

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D

B

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all

of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support

Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter.

Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or install-

ing 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.

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 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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LosingtheSystem’sSetupConguration

1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality

power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information.

Refer to Section 2-7 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 Conguration problem, contact your

vendor for repairs.

When the System Becomes Unstable

A. The system becomes unstable during or after the OS installation

The system becomes unstable during or after the OS installation, check the fol-

lowing:

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

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.

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B. The system becomes unstable before or during the OS installation

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 conguration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary

components (starting with add-on cards rst), and use minimum congura-

tion (with a CPU and one memory module installed) to identify the trouble

areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting

procedures.

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 take the following steps. Also, please

note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards

through its channels, 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

specic system conguration 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 conguration

• 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 [e-mail].

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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 landll. 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 (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM)

ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 modules. To enhance memory

performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds, types, 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.

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 landll. Please comply

with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to

dispose of your used battery properly. Refer to Section 3-3.

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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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Notes

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-1

Chapter 4

BIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRFF-iG+/
iTG+/7G+/7TG+. 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 congured. Grayed-out options cannot be congured. Options in blue can be

congured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key

legend is an area reserved for informational text related to the option currently

selected in the left frame.

Note: The AMI BIOS has default informational messages built in. The

manufacturer retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these

informational messages.

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: In this section, 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.

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HowToChangetheCongurationData

The conguration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by

entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing

<Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot.

Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re-

covery 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 <Delete> key to enter the main menu of

the AMI BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup

screens. An AMI BIOS identication string is displayed at the left bottom corner of

the screen below the copyright message.

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.

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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. Sat 10/20/2012).

System Time

This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52).

Supermicro X9DRFF-iG+/iTG+/7G+/7TG+

Version

This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

Build Date

This item displays the date that the BIOS ROM was built.

Memory Information

Total Memory

This displays the amount of memory available in the system.

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4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurations

Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced Setup submenu and press <Enter> to

access the following items.

Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

Use this item to select bootup screen display between POST messages and the

OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to

display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Use this item to set the AddOn Option ROM display mode. Select Keep Current to

use the current Option ROM display mode. 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 Num Lock key on the keyboard.

The options are Off and On.

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.

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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.

Re-try Boot

When the feature is set to Enabled, the BIOS will continuously retry to boot from

the selected boot type. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

PowerConguration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will set the system to automatically reboot when

a non-recoverable error occurs, and this error lasts for more than ve 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 Power On, Stay Off,

and Last State.

CPUConguration

This submenu displays CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows

the user to congure CPU settings.

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Socket 1 CPU Information, Socket 2 CPU Information

This submenu displays the following information on the CPUs installed in Socket

1 and Socket 2.

•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

•L2 Cache

•L3 Cache

CPU Speed

This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in the Socket specied.

64-bit

This item indicates if 64-bit technology is supported by the CPU installed in the
Socket selected.

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to

monitor and attempt to reduce Electromagnetic Interference level caused by the

components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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RTID (Record Types IDs)

This feature displays the total number of Record Type IDs for local and remote

pools. The options are Optimal and Alternate.

Hyper-threading

Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per-

formance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Active Processor Cores

Set to Enabled to use the processor's second core and above. (Please refer to Intel's

website for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 4, and 6.

Limit CPUID Maximum

Use this feature to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot

legacy operating systems that do not support processors with extended CPUID

functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS).

Execute Disable Bit (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 default is

Enabled. (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.

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 in the CPU

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 MLC spatial prefetcher will prefetch the cache

line for 64 bytes. If this feature is set to Enabled, the MLC spatial prefetcher will

prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. The options are Disabled

and Enabled.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If this item is set to Enabled, the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher will

prefetch L1 data to speed up data accessing and processing to enhance CPU

performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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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.

Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled for Intel Virtualization Technology support, 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.)

 CPUPowerManagementConguration

This submenu allows the user to congure the following CPU Power Management

settings.

Power Technology

Select Energy Efciency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to cus-

tomize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings.

The options are Disabled, EnergyEfcient, 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 and Enabled.

C1E Support (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)

Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system per-

formance. 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-specic low C-State.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Package C-State limit (Available when Power Technology is set to

Custom)

Use this feature to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options

are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit.

Energy Performance Bias

Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to maximize system

performance (with maximum cooling) or to maximize energy efciency

with maximum power saving). The fan speeds are controlled by rmware

management via IPMI 2.0. The options are Performance, Balanced Per-

formance, Balanced Energy, and Energy Efcient.

Factory Long Duration Power Limit

This item displays the power limit (in watts) set by the manufacturer during

which long duration power is maintained.

Long Duration Power Limit

This item displays the power limit (in watts) set by the user during which

long duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0.

Factory Long Duration Maintained

This item displays the period of time (in seconds) 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. The default setting is 0.

Recommended Short Duration Power Limit

This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended

by the manufacturer.

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Short Duration Power Limit

This item displays the time period during which short duration power (in

watts)is maintained. The default setting is 0.

ChipsetConguration

North Bridge

This feature allows the user to congure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.

IntegratedIOConguration

Intel® VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O
VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine

Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables. 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 Enabled and

Disabled.

Aging Timer Rollover

Use this feature to congure Aging Timer Rollover settings. Select Default to al-

low the BIOS to congure Aging Timer Roller settings. The options are Default,

Disabled, 32us, 128 us and 512 us.

Intel® I/OAT

Select Enabled to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology), which signi-

cantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural demands, freeing

up 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 efciency. The default setting is Enabled.

MMCFG BASE

This feature determines the lowest base address that can be assigned to PCI

devices. The lower the address, the less system memory is available (for 32-bit

OS). The higher the address, the less resources are allocated to PCI devices.

The options are 0x80000000, 0xA0000000, and 0xC0000000.

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IIO 1 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control

This submenu congures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings

for the PCIe ports. It also determines how the available PCI-Express lanes are

distributed between the PCI-Exp. Root ports.

CPU 1 Slot J1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Link Speed

Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot J1. Select GEN2 to

enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Slot J1. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp

Generation 3 support for Slot J1. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.

CPU 1 Slot J2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Link Speed

Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot J2. Select GEN2 to

enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Slot J2. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp

Generation 3 support for Slot J2. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.

CPU 1 Slot J3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Link Speed

Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot J3. Select GEN2 to

enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Slot J3. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp

Generation 3 support for Slot J3. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.

IIO 2 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control

This submenu congures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings

for the PCIe ports. It also determines how the available PCI-Express lanes are

distributed between the PCI-Exp. Root Ports.

CPU 2 Slot SXB1A PCI-E 3.0 x16 Link Speed

Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot SXB1A. Select

GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Slot SXB1A. Select GEN3 to

enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Slot SXB1A. The options are GEN1,

GEN2, and GEN3.

CPU 2 Slot SXB1B PCI-E 3.0 x16 Link Speed

Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot SXB1B. Select

GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Slot SXB1B. Select GEN3 to

enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Slot SXB1B. The options are GEN1,

GEN2, and GEN3.

QPIConguration

Current QPI Link Speed

This item displays the current speed of the QPI Link.

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Current QPI Link Frequency

This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link.

Isoc

Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service)

requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology.

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.

DIMMConguration

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.

DIMM Information

The submenu displays the status of a DIMM module detected by the BIOS.

CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information/CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information

Memory Mode

When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system.

When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all

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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.

DRAM RAPL Mode

RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) provides mechanisms to enforce power

consumption limits on supported processors The options are DRAM RAPL

MODE0, DRAM RAPL MODE1, and Disabled.

DDR Speed

Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other

than what is specied by the manufacturer. The options are Auto, Force DDR3-

800, Force DDR3-1066, Force DDR3-1333, Force DDR3-1600 and Force SPD.

Channel Interleaving

This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods. The options

are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3, Way, and 4 Way.

Rank Interleaving

This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The

options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way.

Patrol Scrub

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory

errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor

(the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the IO hub will read and

write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal

processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub

will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Demand Scrub

Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable

memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a

demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a

correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original

source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing

for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Data Scrambling

Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity.

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Device Tagging

Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and En-

abled.

Thermal Throttling

Throttling improves CPU reliability and reduces power consumption via automatic

voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and CLTT

(Closed Loop Thermal Throttling).

SouthBridgeConguration

This feature displays PCH information and allows the user to congure PCH settings.

PCH Information

The following PCH information will be displayed.

•Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip.

•Stepping: This item displays the PCH stepping.

•USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS.

All USB Devices

Select Enabled to enable all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (Available when All USB Devices is set
to Enabled)

Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1

or Controller 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled)

Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy sup-

port if USB devices are not present. Select Disabled to have USB devices available

for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Disabled,

Enabled and Auto.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Select Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB

keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not

recognize a USB device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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EHCI Hand-Off

This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller

Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When this feature is enabled, EHCI ownership will be

changed by the EHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SATAConguration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence

of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items.

SATA Port0~SATA Port5: The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port

as detected by the BIOS.

SATA Mode

Use this feature to congure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are

Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. The following are displayed

depending on your selection:

IDE Mode

The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected:

Serial-ATA (SATA) Controller 0~1

Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller, and set the

compatibility mode. The options are Disabled, Enhanced, and Compatible.

The default for SATA Controller 0 is Compatible. The default of SATA Con-

troller 1 is Enhanced.

AHCI Mode

The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected.

Aggressive Link Power Management

When Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the

components installed on the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a

low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the

link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

Port 0~5 Hot Plug

Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will

allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting

down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Port 0~5 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.

RAID Mode

The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

Use this feature to enable the onboard SATA Option ROM or EFI driver. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0~5 Hot Plug

Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

PCIe/PCI/PnPConguration

Launch Storage Add-on Card OpROM Priority

Use this feature to select the Option ROM you want to use to boot the system when

there are multiple Option ROMs available in the system. The options are UEFI only

and Legacy only.

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.

PERR# Generation

Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus

Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SERR# Generation

Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus

Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Maximum Payload

Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload

value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto,

128 Bytes and 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

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Maximum Read Request

Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read

Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are

Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

ASPM Support

Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a

PCI-E device. Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM

level for the system. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are

Disabled, and Auto.

Warning: Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI-E devices to fail!

Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding)

Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G

Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

CPU1 Slot J1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a de-

vice installed on the slot specied above. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

CPU1 Slot J2/Slot J3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a de-

vice installed on the slot specied above. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCH Slot J4 PCI-E 2.0 x4 OPROM

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a de-

vice installed on the slot specied above. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

CPU2 Slot SXB1A/Slot SXB1B PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a de-

vice installed on the slot specied above. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Select

Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network

device. Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to use an PXE Option ROM to

boot the computer using a network device. The options are PXE, iSCSI and FCoE.

Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot

the computer using a network device. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is

Enabled, and for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled.

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Load Onboard SAS OPROM

Select Enabled for onboard SAS Option ROM support. This is to boot the computer

using a SAS device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

VGA Priority

This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary

boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard.

Network Stack

Select Enabled enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unied

Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

IPv4 PXE Support (Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled)

Set this item to Enabled to activate IPv4 PXE Support. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

IPv6 PXE Support (Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled)

Set this item to Enabled to activate IPv6 PXE Support. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM 1/SOL

These two submenus allow the user to congure the following Console Redirection

settings for a COM port specied by the user.

COM1/SOL (Serial Over LAN) Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use COM1 or SOL (Serial_Over_LAN) port selected by the user

for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting

for COM1 is Disabled, and for SOL is Enabled.

Console Redirection Settings

Use this feature to specify how the host computer will communicate with the client

computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con-

sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to

add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char-

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acter Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters

into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per second

Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console

Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the

client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy

lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).

Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The

options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits.

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. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with

the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your

data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.

Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard

serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The

options are 1 and 2.

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data

loss caused by buffer overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when

the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the

receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100

terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text

messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis-

abled and Enabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console

Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a

terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX,

XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable Legacy Console Redirection after BIOS

POST (Power On Self Test). When this feature is set to Bootloader, Legacy

Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When this feature is

set to Always Enable, Legacy Console Redirection remains enabled during OS

bootup. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)

The submenu allows the user to congure Console Redirection settings to support

Out-of-Band Serial Port management.

EMS Console Redirection

Select Enabled to select a COM Port for Console Redirection. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.



Console Redirection Settings (for EMS)

This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange

data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Out-of-Band Management Port

The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency

Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server. The options

are COM1 and SOL.

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec-

tion. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color

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and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set.

Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or

more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per Second

This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec-

tion. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client

computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.

The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data

loss caused by buffer overow. Send a Stop signal to stop sending data when

the receiving buffer is full. Send a Start signal to start sending data when the

receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and

Software Xon/Xoff.

Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

The setting for each of these items is displayed.

ACPI Settings

Use this feature to congure Advanced Conguration 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. In

this setting, power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is refreshed.

Select Suspend Disabled to use power-reduced mode. Power will only be supplied

to limited components (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the

system. The options are S1 (CPU Stop Clock), and Suspend Disabled.

NUMA (NON-Uniform Memory Access)

Select Enabled to enable the Non-Uniform Memory Access ACPI support. The op-

tions are Enabled and Disabled.

High Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces

periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does

in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback, reducing the de-

pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-

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tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace

the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected
by the BIOS)

Conguration

TPM Support

When this feature is set to Enabled, and the onboard TPM is also set to Enabled,

you can use TPM support to improve data integrity and network security for your

system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

TPM State

Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and

network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Pending Operation

Use this item to schedule an operation for the security device. The options are

None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.

Note: Upon system reset, the computer will reboot in order to execute the

pending operation and change the state of the security device.

Current Status Information: This item displays current TPM status.

TPM Enable Status

This item indicates if TPM is currently enabled or disabled.

TPM Active Status

This item indicates if TPM is currently active or not.

TPM Owner Status

This item displays the status of TPM Ownership.

ME Subsystem

IntelMESubsystemConguration

This feature displays information on the Intel Management Engine subsystem:

•ME BIOS Interface Version

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•ME Version

4-4 Event Logs

This submenu allows the user to congure Event Log settings.

Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

This feature allows the user to congure SMBIOS Event settings.

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) event logging dur-

ing system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Runtime Error Logging Support

Select Enabled to support runtime error logging. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

Memory Correctable Error Threshold

Use this feature to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The

default setting is 10.

PCI Error Logging Support

Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

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Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which

is completed before an event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options

are No, Yes, next reset, and Yes, every reset.

When Log is Full

Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex-

ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system

to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and

Erase Immediately.

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between

1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

This item allows the user to decide how long (in minutes) should the multiple event

counter wait before generating a new event log. Enter a number between 0 to 99.

The default setting is 60.

View SMBIOS Event Log

This item displays SMBIOS envent log.

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4-5 IPMI

Use this feature to congure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)

settings.

IPMI Firmware Revision

This item indicates the IPMI rmware revision used in your system.

IPMI Status

This item indicates the status of the IPMI rmware installed in your system.

System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

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.

Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are

No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset.

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When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system

event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the

system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

BMCNetworkConguration

LAN Channel 1: This feature is used to congure the settings for LAN1 Port.

IPMI LAN Selection: This item displays the current IPMI Selection setting.

IPMI Network Line Status: This item displays the status of the current IPMI

network connection line.

UpdateIPMILANConguration

This feature allows the BIOS to implement any IP/MAC address changes at the next

system boot. If the option is set to Yes, any changes made to the settings below will

take effect at the next system reboot. The options are No and Yes.

CongurationAddressSource

Use this feature to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static is

selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the

system manually in the eld. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP

(Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) server in the network that it is attached to

and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options for are

DHCP and Static. The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if

DHCP is selected, or can be congured manually if Static is selected.

Station IP Address

This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal

and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

Subnet Mask

This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each

three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Station MAC Address

This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are

6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Gateway IP Address

This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in

decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

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4-6 Boot

This submenu allows the user to congure the following boot settings for the

system.

Set Boot Priority

1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device, etc.

Use these items to specify the sequence of boot device priority.



Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to select a boot device to delete.



Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

This item is used to select the boot device priority sequence from available hard

drives.



Network Device BBS Priorities

This item is used to select the boot device priority sequence from available network

devices.



UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities

This item is used to select the boot device priority sequence from available UEFI

devices.

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4-7 Security

This menu is used to congure the following security settings for the system.

Password Check

This feature determines when a password entry is required. If Setup is selected,

the user is required to enter a password upon entering the BIOS setup utility. If

Always is selected, the user is required to enter a password upon entering the

BIOS setup utility and upon each system boot. The options are Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

Use this item to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the

BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20

characters long.

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4-8 Save & Exit

This submenu allows the user to congure 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 conguration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes

and Exit, and press <Enter>. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want

to exit the BIOS setup without saving, select Yes to quit BIOS without saving the

changes, or select No to quit the BIOS and save changes.

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system conguration changes, select this option to

save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system conguration

settings can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>. When

the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without sav-

ing, select Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or select No to quit the

BIOS and save changes.

Save Options

Save Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to save all changes you've done so far and

return to the AMI BIOS utility. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want

to save conguration, select Yes to save the changes, or select No to return to the

BIOS without making changes.

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Discard Changes

Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the

BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ-

ous values, select Yes to load the values previous saved, or select No to keep the

changes you've made so far.

Restore Optimized Defaults

Select this feature and press <Enter> to load the optimized default settings that will

help optimize system performance. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you

want to load optimized defaults, select Yes to load the optimized default settings,

or select No to abandon optimized defaults.

Save as User Defaults

Select this feature and press <Enter> to save the current settings as the user's

defaults. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to save values as

user's defaults, click Yes to save the current values as user's default settings, or

click No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user's defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Select this feature and press <Enter> to load the user's defaults previously saved in

the system. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to restore user's

defaults, select Yes to restore the user's defaults previously saved in the system,

or select No to abandon the user's defaults that were previously saved.

Boot Override

Use this item to override the boot device priority sequence as listed in the Boot

submenu, and select one of the devices listed below to boot the system instead.

This is a one-time override.

#8100 ID0A LUN0 SEAGAGE ST9734,

#8100 ID43 LUN0 LSI LSI Logica,

#8100 ID0B LUN0 SEAGAGE ST9146,

IBA XE Slot 0100 v2208,

UEFI Built-in EFI Shell

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Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep Codes

BIOS Error Beep Codes are not available for this motherboard.

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Notes