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1. X9DBU 3F X9DBU IF USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0c The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our Website at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and docu mentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between the manufacturer and the
2. 2 13 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Installing the Motherboard Install the I O shield into the chassis 2 Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard 3 Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis Align the mounting holes on the motherboard with the mounting holes on the chassis 4 Install standoffs in the chassis as needed Chassis 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 Motherboarc Motherboard Chassis Chassis ke 7 Repeat Step 5 to insert 6 screws into all mounting holes 8 Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis Note Images displayed are for illustration only Your chassis or compo d nents might look different from those shown in this manual 2 14 Chapter 2 Installation 2 6 Control Panel Connectors and I O Ports The I O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I O ports Back Panel Connectors and I O Ports OW Back Panel I O Port Locations and Definitions 2 15 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual ATX PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Pin Ports Definitio
3. 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 on Page 3 6 3 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 3 5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your 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 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 first for any product problems 3 8 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4 1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DBU 3F X9DBU F 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
4. header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF 1 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions 19 Control Ground Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions JF 1 The Power LED connection is located Ping Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 Refer to the 15 ay table on the right for pin definitions PWR LED A NMI B PWR LED SUPER X9DBU __ Rex 12 e CG a ien E SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual HDD LED HDD LED l l Pin Definitions JF1 The HDD LED connection is located Pin Definition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1 Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activ ity See the table on the right for pin definitions 13 3 3V Standby HD Active NIC1 NIC2 LED Indicators The NIC Network Interface Control ler LED connections for GLAN port 1 are located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 2 NIC 2 Activity LED and the LED connection for GLAN 10 NIC 2 Link LED Port 2 are on Pins 9 and 10 Attach NIC 1 Activity LED the NIC LED cables here to display NIC 1 Link LED Pin Definition network activity Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions A HDD LED B NIC1 Link LED C NIC1 Activity LED D NIC2 Link LED E NIC2 Activity LED te A 2 22 Chapter 2 Installation Overheat OH Fan Fail LED OH Fan Fail PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1 Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating and f
5. 4 4 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing lt Delete gt at the appropriate time during system boot f 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 lt Delete gt 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 identification 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 BlOS 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 first 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
6. Mixing of RDIMMs UDIMMs or LRDIMMs is not allowed Do not install both ECC and Non ECC memory modules on the same motherboard e Using DDR3 DIMMs with different operating frequencies is not allowed All chan nels in a system will run at the lowest common frequency 2 12 Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting 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 e Phillips Screwdriver E Sg Pan head screws 10 pieces OO e Standoffs 10 pieces if needed E Location of Mounting Holes There are ten 10 mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows Ee P a tae S Ve El Anen ts dereen Aa IN Caution 1 To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components please do not use a force greater than 8 lb inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation 2 Some components are very close to the mounting holes Please take precautionary measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis
7. 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 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 This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management ASPM level for a PCI E device Select Force LOs to force all PCI E links to operate at LOs state 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 Force LOs and Auto Warning Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI E devices to fail 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 iSCSI and PXE SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM LAN2 Option ROM This is to boot the
8. Utility scioce cepsenensznsesssctonatontatherawestehteanctntdsionestndsweseatspecatanedees 4 2 dea MAN G e E 4 2 4 3 Advanced Setup GOMNOUI aN e EE 4 4 4 A E ee EE 4 25 e ED EEN 4 27 EO E 4 29 Geet EEN Eesen teat EE E E 4 30 4o OWES Ee 4 31 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Al BIOS Error Bep Ee e A 1 Appendix B Installation Instructions B 1 Installing Software Programs ccccccccceececseeesceeecceseesceeesceneeceaeesaeeesseeeess B 1 B 2 GONMOUMNG SUS DOC ICE EE B 2 vill Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard If anything listed here is damaged or missing contact your retailer The following items are included in the retail box e One 1 Supermicro Mainboard e Two 2 Serial ATA cables CBL 0044Lx2 e Two 2 I Pass to 4 Serial ATA 50 cm cables CBL 097L 03x2 X9DBU 3F e One 1 I Pass to 4 Serial ATA 50 cm cables CBL 097L 03 X9DBU iF e One I O Shield MCP 260 00027 0N Sg One 1 Quick Reference Guide MNL 1294 QRG Note For your system to work properly please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers utilities and the user s manual
9. and save changes Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes select this option to save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration settings can take effect Select Save Changes and Exit and press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to save all changes you ve done so far and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to save configuration select Yes to save the changes or select No to return to the BIOS without making changes 4 31 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to load the optimized default settings that 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 o
10. chassis temperature is too high f Note To avoid possible system overheating please be sure to provide adequate airflow to your system System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor Ill 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 configure SuperDoctor to Be Chapter 1 Overview provide you with warnings when system temperature CPU temperature voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range 1 5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI specifica tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system including hardware operating system and application software 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 enabling operating system directed power management ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating system independent interface for configuration control ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows 2008 Operating Systems Slow Blinking LED for Suspend State Indicator
11. computer using a network device The default setting for LAN1 Op tion ROM is Enabled and the default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device The options are Onboard and Offboard gt Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard gt Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user The options are En abled and Disabled Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 1 Change Settings This option specifies the base I O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources When this option is set to Disabled the serial port becomes unavailable The options are Auto l O 3F8h IRQ 4 O 3F 8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 lO 2F8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO 3E8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 and lO 2E8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified The options are Normal and High Speed gt Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user The options are En abled and Disabled 4 18 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Device Settings This item displays th
12. following IO PCle Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 2 PCle ports to determine how the available PCI Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI Exp Root Ports 10U1 PCle Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed between IOU1 and PCl e port The options are x4x4 and x8 Port 1A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1A Select GEN2 to enable PCI Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1A Select GEN3 to enable PCI Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A The options are GEN1 GEN2 and GENS 10U3 PCle Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed between IOU3 and PCl e port The options are x4x4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 and x16 Port 3A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A Select GEN2 to enable PCI Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A Select GENS to enable PCI Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A The options are GEN1 GEN2 and GENS Port 3C Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C Select GEN2 to enable PCI Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C Select GENS to enable PCI Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C The options are GEN1 GEN2 and GENS 4 11 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual SXB1 SXB2 Slot CTLE Value Use this feature to select the PCIE GEN3 CTLE value The default value is Auto gt QP Configuration Current QPI Link Speed This item disp
13. is a system monitor that Jumper Settings can reboot the system when a software appli Jumper Setting Definition cation hangs Close Pins 1 2 to reset the sys tem if an application hangs Close Pins 2 3 to generate a non maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs See the table on the right for jumper settings Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS Pins 1 2 Reset default Pins 2 3 NMI Open Disabled _ A Clear CMOS al EES SS E B Watch Dog Enable 2 33 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Jumper JPG1 allows the user to en able the onboard VGA connectors The default setting is 1 2 to enable the con nection See the table on the right for jumper settings 1 2 Enabled Default 2 3 Disabled BMC Enable BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the Jumper Settings embedded the Nuvoton WPCM450R Jumper Setting Definition BMC Baseboard Management Control Pins 1 2 BMC Enable ler to provide IPMI 2 0 KVM support on Pins 2 3 Normal Default the motherboard See the table on the right for jumper settings A VGA Enabled B BMC Enabled wa I ETA 3 EI sete T am DK de it Few 1D a c Il ESCH open ZOE E BS KE E KEE SUPERG XSDBU di at at 2 34 PC Bus to PCI Exp Slots Jumpers JI C1 and Jl C2 allow you to connect the Sys
14. motherboard us jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts be tween two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board See im the motherboard layout pages for jumper Setting Pin 1 2 short locations Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins GLAN 10G_LAN Enable Disable Use JPL1 to enable disable LAN Ports 1 2 See the table on the right for jumper settings The default setting is Enabled Jumper Setting Definition 1 2 Enabled default Disabled i Sl A GLAN1 2 Enable es R Sex Gees AT E3 ais m Hl H H ui a Gi 1 EE are 2 32 Chapter 2 Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS Instead of pins this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS To clear CMOS use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS Note 1 For an ATX power supply you must completely shut down the system remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS Note 2 Be sure to remove the onboard CMOS Battery before you short JBT1 to clear CMOS Note 3 Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords Watch Dog Enable Disable Watch Dog JWD1
15. options are Enabled and Disabled gt SCU Storage Control Unit Configuration Storage Controller Unit Select Enabled to enable PCH SCU storage devices The options are Disabled and Enabled SCU RAID Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device The options are Disabled and Enabled SCU Port 0 SCU Port 7 The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the onboard SCU devices and display the status of each SCU device as detected Note iF boards only support SATA drives 3F boards support both SATA and SAS drives gt PCle PCI PnP Configuration PCI ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are mul tiple Option ROMs available in the system The options are EFI Compatible ROM and Legacy ROM 4 16 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles The options are 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 Above 4G Decoding Available if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64 bit in the space above 4G Address The options are Enabled and Disabled 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
16. 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 Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS It also allows the user to configure CPU settings gt Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPUs installed in Socket 1 Socket 2 e Type of CPU 4 5 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual e CPU Signature e Microcode Patch e CPU Stepping e Maximum CPU Speed e Minimum CPU Speed e Processor Cores e Intel HT Hyper Threading Technology e Intel VT x Technology e Intel SMX Technology e L1 Data Cache e L1 Code Cache e L2 Cache e L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1 Socket 2 64 bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64 bit technology Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spec
17. side of the chassis GLAN Activity Indicator Left LED Settings Color Status Definition GLAN Link Indicator LED Settings LED Color Definition Off No Connection or 10 Mbps Green 100 Mbps Amber Green Link LED 1 Gbps when LAN 1 4 are all used for 1G connections IPMI LAN Activity LED Activity LED Right A Ethernet Port LEDs B IPMI LAN LEDs ais m Hl JI at Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the motherboard When this LED is on the system is on Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing com ponents See the tables at right for more information Rear UID LED The rear UID LED is located at LED3 on the rear of the motherboard This LED is used in conjunction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identification of a system that might be in need of service Refer to UID Switch on Page 3 15 for more information a uj SEA 7 EEE 2 3 Chapter 2 Installation Onboard PWR LED Indicator LE1 LED Settings LED Color Status Off System Off PWR cable not connected Green System On Green ACPI S1 State Flashing Quickly Green ACPI S3 STR State Flashing Slowly UID LED Status Color State OS Status Blue On Windows OS Unit Identified Blue Linux OS Unit Identified Blinking A PWR LED B Rear UID LED SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard Us
18. 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 Specification 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 e PMI 2 0 e Serial over LAN e KVM over LAN e LAN Alerting SNMP Trap SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual e Event Log e X Bus parallel interface for I O expansion e Multiple ADC inputs Analog and Digital Video outputs e SPI Flash Host BIOS and firmware bootstrap program supported e Reduced Media Independent Interface RMII e OS Operating System Independent e Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI Key features e Provides Network Management Security via remote access console redirec tion e Supports the following Management tools IPMIView CLI Command Line Interface e RMCP protocol supported Note For more information on IPMI configuration please refer to the IPMI User s Guide posted on our website at htto www supermicro com support manual
19. top of the screen The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc System Date Chapter 4 AMI BIOS System Date This item displays the system date in Day MM DD YY format e g Wed 10 12 2012 System Time This item displays the system time in HH MM SS format e g 15 32 52 Supermicro X9DBU Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS ROM was built Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 4 3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press lt Enter gt to access the following submenu items Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt Boot Feature gt Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes sages and the OEM logo Select Disabled to display the POST messages Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages The op tions are Enabled and Disabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Use this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting Select Force BIOS to use t
20. 28 IP MB EN 2 28 Power EE ee na e TE 2 29 Sia Dy FIC ACS EE 2 29 ToGPIO V2 TCA EE 2 30 DOM Power Connector scscacicveciastncnctnsrineastaninncasnsasenrdnetiniatinssecrtobnenerenedais 2 30 PONa CEO 012721 EE 2 31 20 Jumper SEENEN 2 32 Explanation of nu 2 32 GLAN 10G_LAN Enableisabie 2 32 NOS OF ere 2 33 Watch Dog Enable Disable ccccccecccseeeeseececeeseeseeeeseusesseesseeeesseeeeas 2 33 VG WE e 2 34 EE 2 34 2 9 Onboard LED ue Mer 2 36 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual OGLAN CED a ac esc cs E eee 2 36 IPMI Dedicated LAN Il It B lt cae ene eae eee eee renee 2 36 lee lge Beet RE 2 37 Rea UD ee cee toca ste cite ej ates do sess pers EE 2 37 BMC Heartbeat LED EE 2 38 CN Lo WEE HERE ee e EE 2 39 Send ATA PONS EE 2 39 SAS PO eoe EE ATE E DEE E 2 39 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Troubleshooting eet 3 1 3 2 Technical Support Procedures wiicictonoscccesmeneaceccnaymedembustansantesacestuauaseeme avededomnsenes 3 5 3 3 Battery Removal and Installation cccccceccssseceseeceeeeceeeceeeeseeesseeesseesaeeess 3 6 BUEN EE 3 6 Proper Battery DISposSal Meer ene anes rere ee ec E EEE 3 6 Battery TESTU un tesate cette cia be auitrcersatotitinad rhodeieatamoadaioatinl a ENEE Aa 3 6 3 4 Frequently Asked CUCS TEE deeg 3 7 3 5 Returning Merchandise for Gervice 3 8 Chapter 4 BIOS 4 1 Jade el Te e ME 4 1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility EE 4 1 How To Change the Configuration Data 4 2 Starting the Setup
21. 8 x8 Slot 1 5 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual SXB2 CPU2 SXB3 CPU1 Slots SMC Proprietary Universal I O Slot Back Panel USB 0 1 CPU2 SXB2 PCI Exp 3 0 x8 CPU1 SXB3 PCI Exp 3 0 x8 Serial link General Purpose I O Connections 1 2 Front Panel Accessible USB 2 3 4 5 Connections Front Panel Type A USB 6 Port UID Unit Identifier Switch Backpanel VGA Port 1 Front Panel VGA Port2 X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF LED Indicators T SGPIO 1 2 UIOP USB 0 1 USB 2 8 4 5 USB 6 USB7 UID Switch VGA1 LED Description LED1 BMC Heatbeat LED2 Standby PWR LED LED3 UID LED State Green Blinking Green On Blue On Windows OS Blinking Linux Status BMC Normal SB Power On Unit Identified Warning To avoid damaging your motherboard and components please use a power supply that supports a 24 pin two 8 pin and one 4 pin power connectors Be sure to connect the 24 pin and the 8 pin power connectors to your power supply for adequate power delivery to your system The 4 pin power connector is optional however Supermicro recommends that this connector also be plugged in for optimal power delivery 1 6 Chapter 1 Overview Motherboard Features e Dual Intel E5 2400 Socket B2 processors each processor supports two full width QuickPath Intercon nect QPI links of up to 8 0 GT s per link and with data transfer rate of up to 16 GB s direction peak bandwidth per port e Integrated m
22. 9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Memory Support for the X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard The X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard supports up to 384 GB Registered RDIMM Load Reduced LRDIMM ECC or Unbuffered UDIMM ECC Non ECC DDR3 memory with speeds of 1600 1333 1066 800 MHz in 12 DIMM slots For the latest memory updates please refer to our website a at http www supermicro com products motherboard Processor amp Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly follow the tables below for memory installation Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU Corresponding DIMM Modules P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 DIMMD1 DIMMD2 DIMME1 DIMME2 DIMMF1 DIMMF2 Processor and Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance Number of CPUs DIMMs CPU and Memory Population Configuration Table For memory to work properly please follow the instructions below 1 CPU amp 2 DIMMs 1 CPU amp 4 DIMMs CPU1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 CPU1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB2 1 CPU amp 6 DIMMs 2 CPUs amp 4 DIMMs CPU1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB2 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMC2 CPU1 CPU2 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P2 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 2 CPUs amp 6 DIMMs 2 CPUs amp 8 DIMMs 2 CPUs amp 10 DIMMs 2 CPUs amp 12 DIMMs CPU1 CPU2 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P2 DI
23. C1 Jl C2 JPB1 JPG1 JPL1 JVRM_JIPC1 JIFC2 JWD1 Connectors Buzzer COM1 COM2 FAN1 4 FANA B IPMB1 I SATA 0 5 JBAT1 JD1 JF1 JL1 JOH1 dE JPW1 JPW2 JPW3 JPW4 JSTBY1 JTAG of CPLD JTPM1 JSD1 KB Mouse LAN1 2 IPMI LAN SAS 0 3 4 7 SXB1 Chapter 1 Overview X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Jumpers Description Default Setting Clear CMOS See Chapter 3 SMB to PCI E Slots Open Normal BMC Enable Pins 1 2 Enabled VGA Enable Pins 1 2 Enabled LAN1 LAN2 Enable Pins 1 2 Enabled GC Bus to CPU1 2 VRMs Pins 1 2 Enabled Watch Dog Pins 1 2 Reset X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Connectors Description Internal Buzzer Backplane COM Port1 Front Accessible COM2 Header CPU System Fan Headers 4 pin External BMC PC Header for an IPMI Card Intel PCH SATA Connectors 0 5 SATA 3 0 Ports 0 1 SATA 2 0 Ports 2 5 Onboard Battery See Chpt 4 for Used Battery Disposal Power LED Speaker PWR LED Pins 1 3 Speaker Pins 4 7 Front Panel Control Header Chassis Intrusion Overheat Fan Fail LED Power Supply SMBbus IC Header ATX 24 Pin Power Connector See Warning on Pg 2 6 12V 8 Pin Power Connectors See Warning on Pg 2 6 4 Pin Power Connector See Warning on Pg 2 6 Standby JTAG of CPLD Complex Programming Logical Device TPM Trusted Platform Module Port 80 SATA DOM Device On Module Power Connector Keyboard Mouse G bit Ethernet Ports 1 2 IPMI Dedicated LAN Serial Link S SATA SAS 0 3 SAS 4 7 CPU1 CPU2 PCI Exp 3 0 x
24. COM1 is located on the Back panel I O panel COM2 located next to the TPM Port 80 header provides front access support See the table on the right for pin definitions io E 1 DCD DSR RXD RTS TXD CTS DTR RI Ground Video Connection One video port VGA1 is located next to COM Port1 on the I O backplane Refer to the board layout below for the location 1 COM1 2 COM2 3 VGA SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports LAN1 2 Pin Definition are located on the I O backplane on the motherboard to provide Ethernet SE SE connections In addition an IPMI aie Ges Dedicated LAN located above USB ee EE 0 1 ports on the backplane provides GER ee ee er KVM support for IPMI 2 0 All these TD1 Link 1000 LED Yel ports accept RJ45 type cables Note low 3V3SB Please refer to the LED Indicator Sec TD2 Ground tion for LAN LED information TD2 Ground TD3 Ground TD3 Ground NC No Connection 1 GLAN1 2 GLAN2 3 IPMI_ LAN Ss 2 18 Unit Identifier Switch A Unit Identifier UID Switch and two LED Indicators are located on the motherboard The UID Switch is located next to the GLAN 2 port on the backplane The Rear UID LED LED3 is located next to the UID Switch The Front Panel UID LED is located at Pins 7 8 of the Front Control Panel at JF1 Connect a cable to Pin 8 on JF1 for Fro
25. GB 1066 1333 1066 1333 1066 1066 1333 1600 1333 1600 DRx8 2GB 4GB 8GB 1066 1333 1066 1333 1066 1066 1333 1600 1333 1600 SRx4 2GB 4GB 8GB 1066 1333 1066 1333 1066 1066 1333 1600 1333 1600 DRx4 4GB 8GB 16GB 1066 1333 1066 1333 1066 1066 1333 1600 1333 1600 QRx4 8GB 16GB 32GB 800 800 800 800 QRx8 4GB 8GB 16GB 800 800 800 800 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 2 11 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Populating LRDIMM ECC Memory Modules Intel E5 2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed MT s and Voltage Validated DIMM amp Data Per DIMM by Slot per Channel SPC and Width DIMM Per Channel DPC 1 Slot Per 2 Slots Per See the Note Channel Channel Below 1DPC 1DPC and 2DPC 1 35V 1 5V 1 35V 1 5V QRx4 DDP 1066 1066 1066 1066 1333 QRx8 P 16GB 1066 1066 1066 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 Awww supermicro com support resources mem cfm Other Important Notes and Restrictions e For the memory modules to work properly please install DIMM modules of the same type same speed and same operating frequency on the motherboard
26. GER A DS OH e ET o IX api I EE crea AY BS fe FR ER PTA BRS EA HET o gt Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gem 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 g n ralement soumis des lois et ou directives de respect de l environnement Renseignez vous aupr s de l organisme comp tent nn p170 TTN Dn PANT NPI D n NT an AT m Pw DIO p70 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual ZA V 7A o ym AA get 7AA By cy of c di o Ale Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen 2 2 Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To avoid dam aging your system board it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Precautions e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge e Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag e Handle the board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e
27. MC Proprietary Universal IO UIO Peripheral USB Devices Devices Two 2 USB 2 0 ports on the rear I O panel USB 0 1 Two 2 Front Panel USB headers for 4 connections USB 2 3 USB 4 5 Two Type A USB connectors for onboard access USB 6 USB7 64 Mb AMI BIOS Flash EEPROM APM 1 2 DMI 2 3 PCI 2 3 ACPI 1 0 2 0 USB Key board Plug amp Play PnP and SMBIOS 2 3 Power e ACPI ACPM Power Management Config e Main switch override mechanism e Keyboard Wake up from Soft Off e Power on mode for AC power recovery e Intel Intelligent Node Management IPNM e Intel Manageability Engine ME PC Health CPU Monitoring Monitoring e Onboard voltage monitors for 1 5V 1 8V 3 3V 3 3V Standby 5V 5V Standby and Battery Voltage e CPU Thermal Design Power TDP support up to 95W See Note 1 next page e CPU 6 Phase switching voltage regulator 1 8 Chapter 1 Overview e CPU System overheat LED and control e CPU Thermal Trip support e Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 support Fan Control e Fan status monitoring with firmware thermal man agement control via IPMI e Low noise fan speed control LED Indicators e System CPU Overheat LED e Suspend state LED e UID Remote UID LED System e PECI Platform Environment Configuration Interface Management 2 0 support e System resource alert via SuperDoctor III e Dual Cooling Zones e Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 support e PECI Platform En
28. MMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF1 CPU1 CPU2 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMA2 P2 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMMD2 CPU1 CPU2 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB2 P2 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMMD2 P2 DIMME2 CPU1 CPU2 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB2 P1 DIMMC2 P2 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMMD2 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMMF2 2 10 Chapter 2 Installation Populating UDIMM ECC Non ECC Memory Modules Intel E5 2400 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed MT s and Voltage Validated by Slot DIMM amp Per DIMM per Channel SPC and DIMM Per Channel Data Width DPC See the Note below 2 Slots Per Channel 1 5V SRx8 1066 1333 Non ECC DRx8 2GB 4GB 8GB NA 1066 1333 NA 1066 Non ECC SRx16 512MB 1GB 2GB NA 1066 1333 NA 1066 Non ECC SRx8 1GB 2GB 4GB 1066 1333 1066 1333 1066 1066 ECC 1066 1333 1066 1333 Note For detailed information on memory support and updates please refer to the SMC Recom mended Memory List posted on our website at http www supermicro com support resources mem cfm Populating RDIMM ECC Memory Modules Intel E5 2400 Series Processor RDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed MT s and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel SPC and Per Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel DPC DIMM amp Data See the Note Below 2 Slots Per Channel Width 1DPC 2DPC 1 35V 1 5V 1 35V 1 5V SRx8 1GB 2GB 4
29. Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e 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 Chapter 2 Installation 2 3 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan Notes Mt 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 Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and heatsink fans Make sure that the processor wattage TDP does not exceed the maximum rating for the motherboard Also check that it is within the rating limits of the heatsink and chassis to ensure proper cooling and operation Refer to the chassis manual for more information When purchasing a motherboard without a processor pre installed make sure that the CPU socket plastic cap is in place and none of the CPU socket pins are bent otherwise contact the retailer immediately Refer to the Motherboard Features section of
30. T G S 2 39 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Notes 2 40 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance refer to the Technical Support Procedures and or Returning Merchandise for Service section s in this chapter Warning Always disconnect the power cord before adding changing or installing any hardware components Before Power On 1 Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis 2 Disconnect all ribbon wire cables from the motherboard including keyboard and mouse cables 3 Remove all add on cards 4 Install CPU 1 first making sure it is fully seated and connect the front panel connectors to the motherboard No Power 1 Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis 2 Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected 3 Check that the 115V 230V switch on the power supply is properly set if avail able 4 Turn the power switch on and off to test the system if applicable 5 The battery on your motherboard may be old Check to verify that it still sup plies 3VDC If it does not replace it with a new one 3 1 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual No Video If the power is
31. VD disc CD DVD ROM Cable connection Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working properly Using minimum configuration for troubleshooting Remove all unnecessary components starting with add on cards first and use minimum configura tion with a CPU and a memory module installed to identify the problematic areas Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures 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 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 To find out if a component is good swap the component with a new one to see if the system will work properly If so then the old component is bad 3 4 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 2 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 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support please take the following steps Also please note that as a motherboard manufacturer Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services They should know of any possible
32. When the CPU goes into a suspend state the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in 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 X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF motherboard accommodates 24 pin ATX power sup plies Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU some are inadequate In addition two 12V 8 pin power connections JPW2 JPWS3 and the 4 Pin Power Connector JPW4 are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system Your power supply must also supply 1 5A for the Ethernet ports Warning To avoid damaging your motherboard and components please use a power supply that supports a 24 pin two 8 pin and one 4 pin power connectors Be sure to connect the 24 pin and the 8 pin power connectors to your power supply for adequate power delivery to your system The 4 pin power connector is optional however Supermicro recommends that this connector also be plugged in for optimal power delivery SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual lt is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2 02 or above It must also be SSI compliant Fo
33. an failure Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions OH Fan Fail Indicator Status Pin Definition 7 vcc OH Fan Fail LED State Definition Off Normal On Overheat Flash Fan Fail ing Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is Pin Definitions JF1 located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 Re Pin Definition fer to the table on the right for pin 5 3 3V definitions PWR Supply Fail A OH Fail PWR Fail LED Red B PWR Supply Fail HDD LED O o Yoa rt WIFI LED lt O Oo Waa w n ola ve ontar reen 2 jaj veo Garfan ja voa rpne ml ne Reset Haa Buen SUPER X9DBU Lk ee d SE Gagn lala V rie ale ae ia Ground P l PWR Perat B eet b i BR Gonaspaenp gl A Kik ee ee eT e 2 23 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions 3 Reset Ground Power Button Power Button Pin Definitions JF1 The Power Button connection is located geg Pin Definition on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 Momentarily contacting both pins will power on off 1 Signal the system This button can also be con Ground figured to function as a suspend button with a setting in the BIOS See Chapter 5 To turn off
34. are Enabled and Disabled Intel OAT Select Enabled to enable Intel I OAT I O Acceleration Technology which sig nificantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks The options are Disabled and Enabled DCA Support When set to Enabled this feature uses Intel s DCA Direct Cache Access Technology to improve data transfer efficiency The default is Enabled and can not be changed IIO 1 PCle Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCle Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 1 PCle ports to determine how the available PCI Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI Exp Root Ports IOU3 PCle Port This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed between IOU3 and PCl e port The options are x4x4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 and x8x8 4 10 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Port 3A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A Select GEN2 to enable PCI Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A Select GEN3 to enable PCI Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A The options are GEN1 GEN2 and GENS Port 3C Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C Select GEN2 to enable PCI Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C Select GENS to enable PCI Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C The options are GEN1 GEN2 and GENS IIO 2 PCle Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the
35. ature allows the user to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list Delete Boot Option Select the desired boot device to delete 4 29 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 4 7 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Administrator Password Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long 4 30 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS 4 8 Save amp Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer Select Discard Changes and Exit and press lt Enter gt 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
36. available IP address for this computer The options are DHCP and Static The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected or can be configured 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 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 4 28 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 4 6 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Boot Option 1 SO MBAS147RC Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 etc Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority Network Devices Hard Disk Drives This option sets the order of the legacy network and hard disk devices detected by the motherboard Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new EFI boot option to the boot order gt Delete Boot Option This fe
37. chnical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc AF No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho Dist New Taipei City 235 Taiwan 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel Ssupport supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 3990 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Table of Contents Preface eieiei e UO EE 3 EE pe 1a raa e A E E E EET E E E E E E S 3 Conventions Used in the Manual EE 4 Contacting SUD MAN ClO ER 5 Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 OVON OW eebe 1 1 1 2 Processor and Chipset Cverview 1 11 1 3 Special Features e esseeesetstgeegeudestgeegeueeeeerieegeut ugereegt 1 12 t4 PC Heath WOON BE 1 12 EW AOP EI 1 13 1 6 Power deel LE 1 13 tr Oi TO e A E E EES 1 14 1 8 Advanced Power Management 1 14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager IPNM ssoannssnannnnsennnnnsnnnnesennnenena 1 14 Manageability Engine E E 1 15 1 9 Introduction to the IPMI CGontroller 1 15 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Standardized Warning Statements ccccccccccssecceecssseeceeeeesseeeesseeeeesseeeeeeas 2 1 eine g Aa egala EE 2 1 Product DEDOS OE seri E TA EE EE E E EA 2 3 2 2 Static Sensitive Re 2 4 Sre
38. customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Ma
39. d 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 onboard system management firmware that supports PC health monitoring An onboard voltage monitor will scan the following onboard voltages continuously 1 5V 1 8V 3 3V 3 3V Standby 5V 5V Standby and Battery Volt age Once a voltage becomes unstable a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The PC health monitor chip can check the RPM status of a cooling fan The on board CPU and chassis fans are controlled by the firmware thermal management under IPMI Environmental Temperature Control A thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user defined 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
40. depending on your selection IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected Serial ATA SATA Controller 0 and Serial ATA SATA Controller 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 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 4 15 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Port 0 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot plug support for a particular port which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system The options are Enabled and Disabled Staggered Spin Up Select Enabled to enable Staggered Spin up support to prevent excessive power consumption caused by multiple HDDs spinning up simultaneously The options are Enabled and Disabled RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected Port 0 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot plug support for the particular port The
41. direction Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set Select VT 100 to add color and function key support Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char 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 4 19 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines The options are 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 bits per second Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits 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 B
42. e settings of Serial Port 2 Change Settings This option specifies the base I O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources When this option is set to Disabled the serial port becomes unavailable The options are Auto l O 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 3F 8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 lO 2F8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO 3E8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 and lO 2E8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified The options are Normal and High Speed Serial Port 2 Attribute Use this feature to select the attribute for serial port 2 The options are SOL Serial On LAN and COM gt Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1 COM 2 These two submenus allow the user to configure the following Console Redirection settings for a COM Port specified by the user Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection The options are Enabled and Disabled The default setting for COM1 is Disabled and for COM2 is Enabled gt Console Redirection Settings 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 Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con sole Re
43. easily updated Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens press the lt Del gt key while the system is booting up Note In most cases the lt Del gt key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen There are a few cases when other keys are used such as lt F3 gt lt F4 gt 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 configured Grayed out options cannot be configured Options in blue can be configured by the user The right frame displays the key legend Above the key legend is an area reserved for informational text When an option is selected in the left frame it is highlighted in white Often informational text about the option will display on the right 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 lt F3 gt lt F4 gt lt Enter gt lt ESC gt arrow keys etc f Note 1 In this section options printed in Bold are default settings Note 2 lt F3 gt is used to load optimal default settings lt F4 gt is used to save the settings and exit the setup utility
44. el 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 lf set to Enabled the MLC mid level cache streamer prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled MLC Spatial Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If this feature is set to Disabled The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes lf this feature is set to Enabled the CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised The options are Disabled and Enabled DCU Streamer Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unit DCU prefetch of L1 data to speed up data accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled 4 7 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU Data Cache Unit IP Prefetcher support which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance The options are Enabled and Disabled Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti tions creating multi
45. emory controller supports up to 384 GB of 240 pin Registered RDIMM Load Reduced LRDIMM ECC or Unbuffered UDIMM ECC Non ECC DDR3 with speeds of 800 1066 1333 1600 MHz in 12 memory modules Fi Note For the latest CPU memory updates please refer to our Website at http www super micro com products motherboard DIMM sizes e R_DIMM LR_ 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB and DIMM 32GB 1 35V 1 5V e Virtualization VT x VT d and VT c Chipset Intel C602 X9DBU iF C606 X9DBU 3F PCH Graphics Matrox G200eW Video Controller Network Intel 1850 Gigabit Ethernet Controller for LAN ports 1 2 I O Devices SATA SAS Connections e SATA Ports Two 2 SATA 3 0 ports SATA 0 1 Four 4 SATA 2 0 ports SATA 2S5 One 1 mini iPass port with SATA 2 0 X9DBU iF Only e RAID RAID 0 1 5 10 e S SATA SAS Four 4 S SATA SAS 0 3 Four 4 SAS 4 7 Two 2 mini iPass port with SATA 2 0 X9DBU 3F Only e RAID RAID O 1 10 Super UO e Nuvoton W83527 SI O e Nuvoton WPCM450R F Base board Controller BMC supports IPMI LAN 2 0 1 7 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual IPMI 2 0 e Nuvoton WPCM450R Base board Controller BMC supports IPMI_LAN 2 0 Serial COM Port e Two 2 Fast UART 16550 connections 9 pin RS 232 port Keyboard Mouse e Back Panel USB Keyboard Mouse PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Graphics Output Graphic Output UIO Platform PCI E 3 0 x16 Two 2 PCI E 3 0 x8 One 1 S
46. ends Inc gt Change Smbios Event Log Settings gt Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings Enabling Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log select Enabled to enable SMBIOS System Management BIOS Event Logging during system boot The options are Enabled and Disabled Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging The options are Enabled and Disabled Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user 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 4 25 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS System Management BIOS Event Log which is completed before an event logging is initialized upon system reboot The options are No Yes next reset and Yes every reset When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that 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 Enab
47. environment and operations of your system SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature system voltages and fan status See the Figure below for a display of the SuperDoctor Ill interface f Note 1 The default user name and password are ADMIN gt Note 2 In the Windows OS environment the SuperDoctor III settings take precedence over the BIOS settings When first installed SuperDoctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in BIOS Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within SuperDoc tor since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in BIOS SuperDoctor Ill Interface Display Screen Health Information Ramote Management 1 T in rir SuperDoctor Ill H ni Haii ha Pe ke Eer nira ooh ae STE ONE e Health information B 2 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor Ill Interface Display Screen ll Remote Control Remotes Mando ament SuperDoctor II a Remote Control ee e R Graceful power control cancelable Supa Deter DD ke sue to gem fe UR to pebeot oo chet down the zaien eit 21 nds Dis the vaian cumak a pop up m wall ees wih a misr iste bee kcal mer bs sac be working files Thefore the stem reborn ar Hmi oan if paliored to cancel the achre ether Bo pe r
48. er s Manual BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Heartbeat LED Status A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at Color State Definition LED1 on the motherboard When LED1 See reen BMC Normal is blinking BMC functions normally See Blinking the table at right for more information A BMC Heartbeat LED 2 38 Chapter 2 Installation 2 10 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA SAS There are six Serial ATA Ports I SATAO I Geier SATA 5 located on the motherboard in Ping Definition cluding four SATA2 ports and two SATA3 1 Ground ports These ports provide serial link KE signal connections which are faster than TX_N the connections of Parallel ATA See the Ground table on the right for pin definitions D NM RX_P SAS Ports Eight Serial Attached SCSI Ports S SATA SAS 0 3 SAS 4 7 located on the X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF motherboard to provide serial link connections These ports are supported by the Intel C606 Chip See the table on the right for pin definitions Note For more information on SATA HostRAID configuration please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User s Guide posted on our Website hitp www supermicro com Ground A SATAO C SATA2 D I SATA3 E SATA4 F L SATA5 G S SAT SAS 0 3 H SAS 4 7 3 ys a ER ES T i i L A i el EE ra B I SATA1 ae eta of LE 000 Socom l E Ho pit 7 Le Fa 1 Ta DI amp E A SS HESS e
49. er feet Power control noncancelable Duer Dora ID alee a wa io nie fe DE o reboni o chet dow the Geen ew The syste wall seboni ar shet dovo m h sot eee ee moi led be caer dir ech Note The SDIII utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our f website at http www supermicro com products accessories software SuperDoctorlll cfm For Linux we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor Il B 3 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Notes B 4 Disclaimer Continued The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale
50. 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 1 1 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual SUPER Motherboard Image Pimi ll i Ee L Er E f Note All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing of the manual The motherboard you ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual Chapter 1 Overview Motherboard Layout i a cr i SI SEH le Note For the latest CPU Memory updates please refer to our website at http www supermicro com products motherboard for details 4 1 3 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Quick Reference 1 zer Ee Fo AE aer g tgn 1i rd mi e SUPER X9SDBU Hee 10 e See Chapter 3 for detailed information on jumpers I O ports and JF1 front panel connections e g indicates the location of Pin 1 e Jumpers LED Indicators connectors headers not indicated or documented are for testing only e Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manu facturer Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible short circuit 1 4 Jumper JBT1 Jl
51. ger Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Intel PAO Network Connectons Drivers Trusted Plattormn Module Driver Optional SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor Ill SUPERMICRO Computer Ine Build driver diskettes and manuals Ley Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information please visit SUPERMICAD s web ste Driver Tool Installation Display Screen f Note 1 Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item from top to the bottom one at a time After installing each item you must reboot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD e eg Note 2 When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a Driver CD please set the SATA Configuration to Compatible Mode and configure SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup After making the driver diskette be sure to change the SATA settings back to your original settings B 1 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual B 2 Configuring SuperDoctor Ill The SuperDoctor IIl program is a Web based management tool that supports remote management capability It includes Remote and Local Management tools The local management is called the SD III Client The SuperDoctor III program in cluded on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the
52. he Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current Bootup Num Lock Use this feature to set the Power on state for the Numlock key The options are Off and On 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 4 4 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function When this item is set to Enabled the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks If this item is set to Disabled the ROM BIOS of the host 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 iry Boot If this item is enabled the BIOS will automatically attempt to boot from a specified boot device again after its initial failure to boot The default setting is Disabled Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to automatically reboot when a non recoverable error occurs that lasts for more than five minutes The options are Enabled and Disabled Power Button Function lf this feature is set to Instant Off the system will power off immediately as soon as the user presses the
53. he heatsink clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling them on the motherboard 2 8 Chapter 2 Installation 2 4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note Check Supermicro s website for recommended memory modules CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage Installing amp Removing DIMMs 1 Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots starting with P1 DIMM 1A For best memory performance please use the 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 tt Release Tabs 3 Align the DIMM module key with the receptive point on the memory slot 4 Align the notches on both ends of the module with the receptive points on ends of the slot 5 Use two thumbs together to press the notches of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place 6 Press the release tabs to the locked positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot Press both notches straight 28 down into the memory slot at ap ia the same time lt SE Removing Memory Modules Press both notches on the ends of the DIMM module to unlock it Once the DIMM module is loosened remove it from the memory slot 2 9 SUPER X9DBU 3F X
54. ill sup plies 3VDC If it does not replace it with a new one If the steps indicated above do not fix setup configuration problems contact your vendor for repairs 3 2 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Memory Errors When a No Memory Beep Code is issued by the system check the following 1 Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed For memory compatibility refer to the Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our website at http www supermicro com Check if different soeeds of DIMMs have been installed It is strongly recom mended that you use the memory modules of the same speed and same type for all DIMMs in the system Make sure that you are using the correct type of Registered RDIMM Load Reduced LRDIMM ECC or Unbuffered UDIMM ECC Non ECC DDR3 DIMM modules recommended by the manufacturer Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory slots and check the results Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots Follow the instructions given in Section 2 4 in Chapter 2 Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM Population Tables listed in Section 2 4 to install your memory modules When the System Becomes Unstable A The system becomes unstable during or after OS system installation When the system becomes unstable during or after OS system installation check the fo
55. in the CPU The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer The options are Enabled and Disabled 4 22 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS gt Trusted Computing Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS Configuration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security The options are Enabled and Disabled TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security The options are Disabled and Enabled Pending Operation Use this item to schedule an operation for the security device The options are None Enable Take Ownership Disable Take Ownership and TPM Clear Note During restart the computer will reboot in order to execute the pend ing operation and change the state of the security device Current Status Information This item displays the information regarding the current TPM status TPM Enable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently ac tive or deactivated TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership gt Intel TXT LT SX Configuration Intel TXT LT SX Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components supp
56. it for standard serial data communication Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used The options are 1 and 2 Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow Send a Stop signal to stop send ing 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 VI 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 Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended terminal resolution support The options are Dis abled and Enabled 4 20 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support The options are 80x24 and 80x25 Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS The options are VT100 LINUX XTERMR6 SCO ESCN and VT400 Serial Port for Out of Band Management Windows Emergency Management Services EMS The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out
57. ket pins Shipping without the plastic cap properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins 2 6 Chapter 2 Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1 Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink 2 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism 3 Insert two push pins on the sides of the heatsink through the mounting holes on the motherboard and turn the push pins clockwise to lock them S Screw 2 CR EOS Se Se x Se Y XN Ay Y N dw WY BR N X GE z er G EER pac A GE 2 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed However if you do need to remove the heatsink please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components 1 Unplug the power cord from the power supply 2 Press down the push pin or unscrew the screw on the heatsink and turn it counter clock wise to loosen it Repeat the same step to loosen the second oush pin 3 Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture below and gently wriggle the heat sink to loosen it Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink 4 Once the heatsink is loosened remove it from the motherboard 5 To reinstall the CPU and t
58. l OWNS EE 2 4 HTN A EA E E E EE E E E E 2 4 2 3 Processor and Heatsink Installaton ANE 2 5 Installing an LGA 1356 Processor E 2 5 Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ccccccccccsecceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeas 2 7 Removing the PASSIVE Heatsink E 2 8 2 4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules 2 9 Installing amp Removing DIMMs 2 9 Removing Memory dee TEE 2 9 2 5 Motherboard Installato ee 2 13 Tools e EE 2 13 LOCATON aigle Ladies e 2 13 Installing due et DO AG HE 2 14 2 6 Control Panel Connectors and I O Ports A 2 15 vi Table of Contents Back Panel Connectors and I O POM iis iesceseccacecenssessenesscndeuevensctientietvedentecses 2 15 Back Panel I O Port Locations and Definitions 2 15 ATX PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Porte 2 16 Universal Serial BUS UN E 2 16 Seral Ge CEET 2 17 VIDEO Belle Ce e E 2 17 si a S 1 A PON ae eee ee eo ee ee eee ee eee eee mone 2 18 Unit ent Ee e ME 2 19 From Control GN 2 20 Front Control Panel Alfa 2 21 MN DUTON aeea AEE E E E EE eaeaennees 2 21 FOWO EED eeren E E ETI EE EE EE 2 21 ADD RE 2 22 NIC eebe iere e 2 22 Overheat OR Fatt Fail CR a esgiet Seeiebeieeteuettieeet deeg geed 2 23 OVS ee Me aches og eye ete eee E S see eet 2 23 Recor TEE eebe 2 24 OWE OM E 2 24 2 CONECO EE 2 25 EE EEN 2 25 Klee 2 26 giles EH MIrUSION WEEN 2 26 Et 2 27 Overheat Fan Fail LED a nonneonnennesnnnoennsennnerrsnrrsrrrsrrresrrrerrrerrrerrerrrnrrrene 2 27 TPM Header PON GO E 2
59. lays the current status of the QPI Link Current QPI Link Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link Isoc Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS Quality of Service requirements This feature is especially important for virtualization technology 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 gt DIMM Configuration This section displays the following DIMM information Current Memory Mode This ttem displays the current memory mode Current Memory Speed This ttem 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 4 12 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS gt DIMM Information This section displays the following DIMM information Memory Mode When Independent is selected all DIMMs are available to the operating system When Mirroring is selected the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data back
60. led 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 allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log Select this item and press lt Enter gt to view the status of an event in the log Date Time Error Code Severity 4 26 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS 4 5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt BHC network configuration IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system gt 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 opti
61. llowing i CPU BIOS support Make sure that your CPU is supported and you have the latest BIOS installed in your system 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 at http www supermicro com for memory and CPU support and updates HDD support Make sure that all hard disk drives HDDs work properly Re place the bad HDDs with good ones 3 3 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 4 System cooling Check system cooling to make sure that all cooling fans and 6 system fans work properly Check Hardware Monitoring settings in the BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are within the normal range Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on 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 Proper software support Make sure that the correct drivers are used B The system becomes unstable before or during 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 D
62. losion si la pile n est pas remplac e correctement Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou equivalent recommand e par le fabricant Jeter les piles usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Advertencia Existe peligro de explosi n si la bater a se reemplaza de manera incorrecta Re emplazar la bater a exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomen dado por el fabricante Desechar las bater as gastadas seg n las instrucciones del fabricante LITTIN ponn w APN R JIIA ADMIT nTa n7707 Pw pLa n0 na 82019 L NIN oxINA 3102 727107 NN Tan MINT 7D yea we Daman N7707 P1270 dhli Ain ye ii phar dy aul al Alle ei lail Ge phd lla l i Aal Jaial iriall AS A A3 n d L elal Le dp gill aii L Aal ll 4S ll E PEA D Alan nell Coby Ua yo elt 7a 51 MAE SULA AJA Pow zial Bo eut 71H Wee oy SA SAU AZAA WASH GSES SH mele Set det BY deal d Shel et APS ME AA zs Waarschuwing Er is ontploffingsgevaar 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 denen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden Chapter 2 Installation Product Disposal A Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations Bn Bese CO Hine EET ST ST OBR S eT ODE RPMS HEY UES BED HOT AT m a FES EE AR
63. n how to update your BIOS on our website Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file 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 file and the exe file If you choose the zip BIOS file please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device Run the batch file using the format AMI bat filename rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS Then your system will automatically reboot Warning Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure Note The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed 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 What s on the CD that came with my motherboard Answer The supplied compact disc includes drivers and programs for your system We recommend that you review the CD and install the applications you need Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for the Windows OS security and audio drivers Question How do 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 landfill
64. nition Purpose Input Output headers are located between Fan A and Fan B on the motherboard These headers sup port Serial_Link interface for onboard 2 SE 6 EZ SATA connections See the table on the right for pin definitions 1 Nc 2 Nc 3 Ground 4 Data Note NC No Connection DOM Power Connector A power connector for SATA DOM Pin Definitions Disk On Module devices is located at Pin Definition JSD1 Connect an appropriate cable here to provide power support for your DOM devices Ground 1 5V 2 Ground A I SGPIO1 B T SGPIO2 C DOM PWR 2 30 Chapter 2 Installation Power LED Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions Pin Setting On JD1 header pins 1 3 are used for power LED indication and pins 4 7 are for the speaker See the tables on the right for pin definitions Please note that the speaker connector pins 4 7 are used Pin3 Definition Pin 1 Anode Pin2 Cathode Speaker Connector with an external speaker If you wish to j Pin Settings use the onboard speaker you should close pins 6 7 with a jumper Pin Setting Definition Pins 4 7 External Speaker Pins 6 7 Internal Speaker tf LI It UI Str Aen Gi H ES agoe AN KP imi 2 31 A PWR LED Speaker SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 2 8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers DH 3 2 1 To modify the operation of the
65. ns The ATX PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 die aos peu mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0 1 and the IPMI LAN port on the motherboard See the table at right for pin definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition KB Data Mouse Data No Connection No Connection Ground Ground Mouse KB VCC Mouse KB VCC 5V 5V KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock No Connection 6 No Connection VCC with 1 5A PTC current limit Universal Serial Bus USB Back Panel USB l USB 0 1 Two Universal Serial Bus ports USB Pin Definitions 0 1 are located on the I O back panel Pin Definition In addition two USB headers located 4 close to the I SATA ports provide four 2 front accessible USB connections 3 USB 2 3 USB 4 5 Two Type Al 4 Ground connectors USB 6 USB 7 are also 5 Na located on the motherboard to provide front USB support Cables are not included See the tables on the right for pin definitions USB 2 4 6 USB 3 5 Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 5V 1 5V 2 PO 3 PO 5V Po PO PO Ground 4 Ground Key NC No connection 1 Keyboard 2 Mouse 3 Backpanel USB 0 4 Backpanel USB 1 5 Front Accessible USB 2 3 6 Front Accessible USB 4 5 Chapter 2 Installation Serial Ports Serial COM Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections COM1 amp Pin Definition Pin Definition COM2 are located on the mother board
66. nt Panel UID LED indication When you press the UID switch both Rear UID LED and Front Panel UID LED Indicators will be turned on Press the UID switch again to turn off both LED Indicators These UID Indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service Note UID can also be trig d gered via IPMI on the moth erboard For more informa tion on IPMI please refer to the IPMI User s Guide posted on our Website http www supermicro com Chapter 2 Installation Pin Definition 1 Ground Ground 2 3 Button In 4 Ground UID LED LE2 Status Color State OS Status Blue On Windows OS Unit Identified Blue Linux OS Unit Identified Blinking 1 UID Switch 2 Rear UID LED LE2 3 Front UID LED SES SREL 2 19 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro s server chassis See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions JF1 Header Pins Chapter 2 Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 The non maskable interrupt button Pin Definition
67. nual Revision 1 0c Release Date April 22 2013 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2013 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users It provides information for the installation and use of the X9DBU 3F X9DBU iIF motherboard About This Motherboard The Super X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF motherboard supports dual Intel E5 2400 Socket B2 processors and Intel QPI QuickPath Interface Technology V 1 1 providing point to point connections with transfer speeds of up to 8 0 TG s With the C602 C606 chipset built in the X9DBU 3F X9DBU iIF motherboard supports Intel Man ageability Engine ME Rapid Storage Technology Digital Media Interface DMI PCI E Gen 3 0 and DDR3 memory of up to 1600 MHz greatly enhancing system performance This motherboard is ideal for high end server platforms Please refer to our website at httop www supermicro com for processor and memory update and support Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features specifications and performance of the mothe
68. o prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow Send a Stop signal to stop send ing data when the receiving buffer is full Send a Start signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty The options are None Hardware RTS CTS and Software Xon Xoff Data Bits Parity Stop Bits The status of these features is displayed gt ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI power management settings for your system ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode Select S1 CPU Stop Clock to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions Power to the CPU s and RAM is maintained but RAM is refreshed Select Sus pend 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 This feature enables the Non Uniform Memory Access ACPI support The options 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 tion embedded
69. of Band Serial Port management Console Redirection for EMS Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection The options are Enabled and Disabled gt 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 COM2 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 character set Select VI 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 4 21 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection t
70. ommunicated through a series of audible beeps The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error A 1 BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes Beep Code LED Error Message Description 5 short beeps 1 long beep 1 beep Refresh Ready to boot Memory error No memory detected in the system 5 beeps No Con In or No Con Con In USB or PS 2 keyboard PCI or Out devices Serial Console Redirection IPMI KVM or SOL Con Out Video Controller PCI or Serial Console Redirection IPMI SOL X9 IPMI Error Codes 1 Continuous Beep System OH System Overheat SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Notes Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B 1 Installing Software Programs After you ve installed the operating system a screen as shown below will appear You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in Stalled To install these programs click the icons to the right of these items f Note To install the Windows OS please refer to the instructions posted on our Website at http www supermicro com support manuals RK SUPERMICRO X9DBU Motherboard Drivers amp Tools WinXP sl Intel Chipset IMF files SUPERMICR Drivers amp Tools Matrox G200e Graphics Driver Microsoft Met Framework Optional Intel C600 Chipset AIDBU LSI MegaRAlD Storage Mana
71. on but you have no video remove all add on cards and cables Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on check the following 1 Check for any error beeps from the motherboard speaker If there is no error beep try to turn on the system without any DIMM module installed If there is still no error beep try to turn on the system again with only one processor installed in CPU Socket 1 If there is still no error beep replace the motherboard If there are error beeps clear the CMOS setting by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper JBT1 Refer to Sec tion 2 8 in Chapter 2 Remove all components from the motherboard especially the DIMM mod ules Make sure that the system s power is on and memory error beeps are activated Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed If the system boots check for bad DIMM modules or slots by following the procedure of memory error troubleshooting in this chapter Losing the System s Setup Configuration 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 1 6 for details on recommended power supplies The battery on your motherboard may be old Check to verify that it st
72. on 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 4 9 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Short Duration Power Limit During Turbo Mode the system may exceed the processors default power setting and exceed the Short Duration Power limit By increasing this value the processor can provide better performance for short duration This item displays the time period during which short duration power is maintained The default setting is 0 gt Chipset Configuration gt North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge gt Integrated IO Configuration Intel VT d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I O VT d by reporting the I O device assignments to the VMM Virtual Machine Monitor through the DMAR ACPI Tables 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
73. ons are No Yes On next reset and Yes On every reset 4 2 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI Extensible Firmware Interface Status Codes Error Codes or Progress Codes The options are Enabled and Disabled Note After making changes on a setting be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect gt BMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1 This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN1 Port Update IPMI LAN Configuration 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 when the system is rebooted The options are No and Yes Configuration Address Source This feature allows the user 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 field If DHCP is selected the BIOS will search for a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server in the network that is at tached to and request the next
74. or pin definitions A Buzzer Internal Speaker B OH LED Sumy SBU 2 2 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual TPM Header Port 80 Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module Port 80 l Pin Definition Pin Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide LCLK GND TPM support and Port 80 connection g RE LFRAME lt KEY gt i r nhan m se this header to enha Ca a WC em performance and aala Bounty ee re TEF the table on the right for pin defini Ey VARY tions LADO GND SMB_CLK4 SMB_DAT4 3V_DUAL SERIRQ GND CLKRUN X LPCPD LDRQ X IPMB A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2 0 is located at JIPMB Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB IC connection on your system Pin Definition Data Ground Clock No Connection A TPM Port 80 Header B IPMB Iert 2 28 Chapter 2 Installation Power SMB IC Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Clock Power System Management Bus 1 C Connector JPI C1 monitors power supply fan and system temperatures See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground Standby Header A Standby header JSTBY1 is located next to the BMC Controller Refer to the layout below for the location 2 29 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual T SGPIO 1 2 Headers Dan Two SGPIO Serial Link General E Pin Definition Pin Defi
75. ors are required 2 29 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Fan Headers Fan Header l Pin Definitions This motherboard has six system CPU Pin Definition fan headers Fan 1 Fan 4 Fan A and FAN B on the motherboard All these 4 pin fans headers are backward com patible with the traditional 3 pin fans However fan speed control is available for 4 pin fans only The fan speeds are controlled through IPMI connection Ground 12V Tachometer PWR Modulation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard Attach an Ping Definition appropriate cable from the chassis to 1 Intrusion Input inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened A Fan 1 B Fan 2 C Fan 3 D Fan 4 E Fan A F Fan B G Chassis Intrusion 2 26 Chapter 2 Installation Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin Definition Pin Definitions Buzzer The buzzer located at SP1 can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes See the table SC on the right for pin definitions Refer Speaker to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin 1 Pos Beep In Overheat Fan Fail LED The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings State Message of chassis overheating and fan failure Solid Suan This LED will blink when a fan failure Blinking Fan Fail occurs Refer to the tables on right f
76. ort the Intel Trusted Execution Technology CPU TXT Trusted Execution Technology Feature 4 23 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Chipset TXT Trusted Execution Technology Feature Intel TXT LT SX Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting TXT LT SX Support This item indicates if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled The default setting is Disabled Intel TXT LT SX Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system VT d Support Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I O support VT Support Intel Virtualization Technology support TPM Support Trusted Platform support TPM State Trusted Platform state Intel TXT LT SX Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system VT d Support Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I O support VT Support Intel Virtualization Technology support TPM Support Trusted Platform support TPM State Trusted Platform state gt ME Subsystem This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings e ME BIOS Interface Version e ME Version 4 24 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS 4 4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatr
77. ower Node Manager IPNM provides your system with real time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency Although IPNM is supported by the BMC Baseboard Management Controller your system must also have IPNM compatible Manageability Engine ME firmware installed in your system for IPNM support d Note Support for IPNM Specification Version 1 5 or Vision 2 0 depends on the power supply used in the system Chapter 1 Overview Manageability Engine ME The Manageability Engine which is an ARC controller embedded in the PCH provides Server Platform Services SPS to your system The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms 1 9 Introduction to the IPMI Controller 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
78. ple virtual systems in one physical computer The options are Enabled and Disabled f 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 gt CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Management settings Power Technology Select Energy Efficiency to support power saving mode Select Custom to custom ize system power settings Select Disabled to disable power saving settings The options are Disabled Energy Efficient 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 automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation The options are Disabled GV3 Disabled and Enabled GV3 Enabled Note GV3 is Intel Speedstep support used on older platforms Please refer to Intels website for detailed information C1E Support Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system perfor mance 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 D
79. problem s with the specific system configuration that was sold to you iP Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Question FAQ sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website http Awww supermicro com before contacting Technical Support BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website hittp www supermicro com lf 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 first boots up System configuration 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 Ssupport supermicro com 3 5 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 3 3 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery follow the steps below 1 Power off your system and unplug your power cable Locate the onboard battery 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 Remove the battery Proper Battery Disposal Warning Please handle used batte
80. ptimized defaults Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press lt Enter gt 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 select Yes to save the current values as user s default settings or select No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user s defaults Restore User Defaults Select this feature and press lt Enter gt 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 This feature allows the user to override the Boot Option Priorities setting in the Boot menu and instead immediately boot the system with one of the listed devices This is a one time override 4 32 Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST Power On Self Test routines which are performed at each system boot errors may occur Non fatal errors are those which in most cases allow the system to continue to boot The error messages normally appear on the screen Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure If a fatal error occurs you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs These fatal errors are usually c
81. r board It also provides detailed information on the Intel C602 C606 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 information on running the CMOS Setup utility Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B lists software installation instructions SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself Warning Important information is given to ensure proper system installation or to avoid damaging system components Note Additional is information given to differentiate between models or to provide information for correct system setup Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Preface Contacting Supermicro Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Te
82. r more information please refer to the website at http www ssiforum org Additionally in areas where noisy power transmission is present you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges 1 7 Super I O The Super I O supports two high speed 16550 compatible serial communication ports UARTs Each UART includes a 16 byte send receive FIFO a programmable baud rate generator complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rates of up to 115 2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K 500 K or 1 Mb s which support higher soeed modems The Super UO provides functions that comply with ACPI Advanced Configuration 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 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 following to use these two new features e Use a power supply that supports PMBus 1 1 or 1 2 e 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 P
83. rd 2 This block diagram is intended for your reference only 1 10 Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5 2400 Socket B2 processor and the C602 C606 chipset the X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor based high end system platforms With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect QPI Technology the X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF motherboard offers point to point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8 0 GT s providing superb system performance The C602 C606 chipset provides extensive IO support including the following functions and capabilities e PCI Express Rev 2 0 support e PCI Express Gen 3 uplink supported by some SKUs e ACPI Power Management Logic Support Rev 3 0b or Rev 4 0 e USB host interface back panel and front access support e Intel Rapid Storage Technology supported e Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Intel VT d supported e Intel Trusted Execution Technology supported e Serial Peripheral Interface SPI Supported e Digital Media Interface DMI supported e Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI supported SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 1 3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I O System BIOS provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost an
84. rectable 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 4 13 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual source Memory is updated as well Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction The options are Enabled and Disabled Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity The options are Disabled and Enabled Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging The options are Disabled and En abled Thermal Throttling Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the proces sor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states The options are Disabled and CLTT Closed Loop Thermal Throttling gt South Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information 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 This feature enables all USB ports devices The options are Disabled and Enabled If set to Enabled EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear EHCI Controller 1 EHCI Controller 2 A
85. ries 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 landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly Battery Installation To install an onboard battery follow the steps 1 amp 2 above and continue below Identify the battery s polarity The positive side should be facing up 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 3 6 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Question What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support Answer The motherboard supports Registered RDIMM Load Reduced LRDIMM ECC or Unbuffered UDIMM ECC Non ECC DDR3 DIMM modules To enhance memory performance do not mix memory modules of different soeeds and sizes Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2 4 in Chapter 2 Question How do update my BIOS lt is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http www supermicro com Please check our BIOS warning message and the information o
86. s Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury Should you have questions or experience difficulty contact Supermicro s Technical Support department for assis tance Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis Battery Handling A 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 SO DV IDIRL Lee r TONED DENA RAO RED HOES ed ebe X DHESES BI ERMA SOtOR IEA RE HOD GS i COPA ICHE ee ii TUT FAW rt EEE MAASAR ER EE BAE R E EAE T SY EAE E MRAR o ATEREA AE LE e Be AP 4 Bik FE CC GES NES on art Ge AY Se se ee age PETG Be Te AY eth E RA EB aay HA a Pet FS et ae 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 2 1 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Attention Danger d exp
87. tem Management Bus 1 C to PCI Express slots The default setting is Open to disable the connection See the table on the right for jumper settings PC Bus to CPU1 CPU2 VRMS Use Jumpers JVRM_JI C1 Jl C2 to connect the System Management Buses SC to CPU1 CPU2 VRMs The default setting is Pins 1 2 to En able the connection See the table on the right for jumper settings Chapter 2 Installation PC to PCI Exp Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled Default C to VRMs Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Default Pins 2 3 Disabled SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 2 9 Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs The LAN 1 2 ports are located on the IO Backplane Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs The Yellow LED on the right indicates activity The Link LED on the left may be green amber or off to indicate the speed See the tables at right for more information IPM Dedicated LAN LEDs In addition to the Gigabit Ethernet ports an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located above the Backplane USB ports 0 1 on the motherboard The amber LED on the right indicates activity while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the con nection See the tables at right for more information p Hh te SE WE HEH ELA N ea i i al H lr Link LED ET J EI Activity LED Rear View when facing the rear
88. the manual and our website for more information on CPU support and updates Installing an LGA 1356 Processor Press the socket clip to release the load plate which covers the CPU socket from its locked position Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate dh E Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket 2 5 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual 4 After removing the plastic cap hold the CPU at the north and south center edges with your thumb and index finger 5 Align the CPU key which is a semi circle cutout with the socket key which is the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket CPUKey X gt Jf x BRS CPU Pin AN A SN d Kb E A r wes T 6 Align Pin 1 on the CPU with Pin 1 on the CPU socket 7 Once both CPU and the socket are aligned carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket To avoid damaging the CPU or the socket do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins 8 With the CPU inside the socket inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed 9 Once the CPU is securely seated on the socket lower the CPU load plate to the socket 10 Use your thumb to gently push the socket clip down to the clip lock Warning Please save the plastic cap The motherboard must be shipped with the plastic cap properly installed to protect CPU soc
89. the power when the system is in Suspend mode press the button for 4 seconds or longer Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions A Reset Button PWR Button SUPER X9DBU Rew 1 02 18 T BE z GE eo a GI Jeseseer 2 24 Chapter 2 Installation Pin Definitions Power Connectors Pin Definition Pin Definition A 24 pin main power supply 3 3V 3 3V connector JPW1 two 8 pin CPU PWR 12V 3 3V connectors JPW2 JPW3 and a 4 pin COM COM auxiliary power connector are located on PS_ON 5V the motherboard These power connectors COM meet the SSI EPS 12V specification These power connectors must also be connected to your power supply See the table on the right for pin definitions Warning To avoid damaging your mother board and components please use a power Supply that supports a 24 pin two 8 pin and two 4 pin power connectors Be sure to con 12V amp pin PWR Con nect the 24 pin and the two 8 pin power con nector Pin Definitions nectors to your power supply for adequate power delivery to your system The 4 pin power connectors are optional however Supermicro recommends that these connectors also be plugged in for optimal power delivery Pins Definition 1 through 4 Ground 5 through 8 Required A JPW1 24 pin ATX PWR Req d B JPW2 8 pin Processor PWR Req d C JPW3 8 pin Processor D JPW4 4 pin Auxiliar PWR required Note all these power connect
90. trum support which will allow the BIOS to moni tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed The options are Disabled and Enabled 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 4 6 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS 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 a processor s second core and above Please refer to Intel s website for more information The options are All 1 and 2 Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot 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 amp 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 flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack The default is Enabled Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information Intel AES NI Select Enable to use the Int
91. up 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 MODEO DRAM RAPL MODE 1 and Disabled DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is specified 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 cor
92. uring the CPU C3 State the CPU clock generator is turned off The options are Enabled and Disabled 4 8 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS CPU C6 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State ACPI C3 to the operating system During the CPU C6 State the power to all cache is turned off The options are Enabled and Disabled CPU C7 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State ACPI C3 to the operating system CPU C7 State is a processor specific low C State The options are Enabled and Disabled Package C State limit Available when Power Technology is set to Custom This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C State package register The options are CO C2 C6 and No Limit Energy Performance Bias Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system performance with maximum cooling or maximum energy efficiency with maximum power saving The fan speeds are controlled by the firmware management via IPMI 2 0 The options are Performance Balanced Performance Balanced Energy and Energy Efficient 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 dura ti
93. vailable 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 4 14 Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Port 60 64 Emulation Select Enabled to enable I O port 60h 64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not recognize a USB device The options are Disabled and Enabled EHCI Hand Off This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface EHCI hand off When enabled EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver The options are Disabled and Enabled gt SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items SATA Port0O SATA Port5 The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port The options are Disabled IDE Mode AHCI Mode and RAID Mode The following are displayed
94. vironment Configuration Interface support e SuperoDoctor Ill Watch Dog NMI e Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection Dimensions e 13 050 L x 12 075 W 331 47 mm x 306 71 mm f 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 specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing Note 2 For IPMI Configuration Instructions please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User s Guide available http www supermicro com support manuals 1 9 SUPER X9DBU 3F X9DBU iF Motherboard User s Manual Upink EDK POLE Er 4 Gz POE CG S POLE W G3 POLE Xe G2 SH 8 Gwe EML 23 E TEETE REAR REAR d aee a a e KE ee ate E AH e oh fe ata ota ot ot wen ote mta ew sc ata mea ma moa nea oem nea oem stm aoa mee nen a f t cl E pen D Te SE ME oo ote ote 2 vb E ke kk pe et EAR E e EE E EE E EN AE EN D e oe sam E eet gt let Te EE E It Ve aair in s n sp n a vn bp vn n a dn n a n n ft na n n en ve vr bk ate oe KEE i Paang ang gnn na mna mna mom mn noa EE aT er ae m a aa oh a oe e LE TES Sat JE de faced ees E SE HM a KH System Block Diagram f Note 1 This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specifications of each motherboa

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