Supermicro X9DB3-F User Manual

USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0aX9DB3-FX9DBi-FX9DB3-TPFX9DBi-TPF

1-2 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual X9DB3 Series Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual

4-28 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualWhen SEL is FullThis feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS shou

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-29Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal num

4-30 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualDelete Boot OptionThis feature allows the user to select a boot device t

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-314-7 SecurityThis menu allows the user to congure the security settings for the system.Administrator PasswordUse this feature

4-32 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual4-8 Save & ExitThis submenu allows the user to congure the

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-33Discard ChangesSelect this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the di

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A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Error CodesAppendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each syst

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Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-1Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software ProgramsThe Supermicro ftp

Chapter 1: Overview1-3X9DB3-F Motherboard LayoutNote : For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/pro

B-2 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualB-2 ConguringSuperDoctorIIIThe SuperDoctor® III program is a web-base

Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-3SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’

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(Disclaimer Continued)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear fa

1-4 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes: •See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and

Chapter 1: Overview1-5X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF JumpersJumperDescription Default SettingJBT1Clear CMOS See Chapter 3JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E

1-6 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual(S-)SATA/SAS 0-3 SATA/SAS Connectors 0-3 from Intel SCU (SATA 2.0 Connec-t

Chapter 1: Overview1-7Motherboard FeaturesCPU• Dual Intel® E5-2400 (Socket B2 up to 95W) proces-sors; each processor supports one full-width Quick-Pa

1-8 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualSuper I/O• Nuvoton W83527 SI/OIPMI 2.0• Nuvoton WPCM450R Base-board Cont

Chapter 1: Overview1-9• CPU Thermal Trip support• Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) supportFan Control• Fan status monitoring with rmware thermal man-

1-10 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualSystem Block DiagramNotes: 1. This is a general block diagram and may not

Chapter 1: Overview1-111-2 Processor and Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2400 (Socket B2) processo

Manual Revision 1.0aRelease Date: May 29, 2013Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any

1-12 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossThe Basic I/O System (BI

Chapter 1: Overview1-13and fan speeds go beyond a predened range.1-5 ACPI FeaturesACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The AC

1-14 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manualareas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to instal

Chapter 1: Overview1-15control Super IO functions. The WPCM450R controller is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY module or shared N

1-16 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual•Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirec-

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Standardized Warning StatementsThe following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided

2-2 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualAttention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée corr

Chapter 2: Installation2-3Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations

2-4 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual2-2 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage ele

Chapter 2: Installation2-52-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label ar

PrefaceThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use

2-6 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualWarning: Please save the plastic cap. The motherboard must be shipped with

Chapter 2: Installation2-7Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink.2. Place the heatsink on top

2-8 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualRemoving the Passive HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend that the CPU or

Chapter 2: Installation2-9X9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.01Release TabsNotches2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesNote: Check Supermicro's websi

2-10 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualMemory Support for the X9DB3/i-F/-TPF MotherboardThe X9DB3/i-F/-TPF Mothe

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory ModulesIntel E5-2400 Series Processor UDIMM Memory SupportRanks Per DIMM & Data W

2-12 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualPopulating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory ModulesIntel E5-2400 Series Processor LRDI

Chapter 2: Installation2-13X9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.012-5 Motherboard InstallationAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to t different

2-14 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualInstalling the Motherboard1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2.

Chapter 2: Installation2-15X9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.012-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color-coded in conformance with the PC

ivConventions Used in the ManualPay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or i

2-16 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualX9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.011. COM12. COM23. VGAVideo ConnectionOne video port

Chapter 2: Installation2-17X9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.01Universal Serial Bus (USB)Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel.

2-18 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualX9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.01123UnitIdentierSwitchA Unit Identier (UID)

Chapter 2: Installation2-19X9DB3/i-(TP)FRev. 1.01Power ButtonBlue+ (OH/Fan Fail/PWR FaiL/UID LED)1NIC1 Link LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDFP PW

2-20 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualPower ButtonBlue+ (OH/Fan Fail/PWR FaiL/UID LED)1NIC1 Link LEDReset Butto

Chapter 2: Installation2-21Power ButtonBlue+ (OH/Fan Fail/PWR FaiL/UID LED)1NIC1 Link LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDFP PWRLEDResetPWR3.3 VID_UI

2-22 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualPower ButtonBlue+ (OH/Fan Fail/PWR FaiL/UID LED)1NIC1 Link LEDReset Butto

Chapter 2: Installation2-23Power ButtonBlue+ (OH/Fan Fail/PWR FaiL/UID LED)1NIC1 Link LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDFP PWRLEDResetPWR3.3 VID_UI

2-24 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual2-7 Connecting CablesWarning! To ensure adequate power supply to the mo

Chapter 2: Installation2-25JPW4LED5J1_SFP1BIOS LICENSEJD1SP1I-SATA1I-SATA0JSD1SAS CODELED3JSTBY1MAC CODEIPMI CODEBAR CODEJPTG1JWD1JVRM_I2C2JVRM_I2C1JP

PrefacevContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000Fax: +1 (40

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Chapter 2: Installation2-27JPW4LED5J1_SFP1BIOS LICENSEJD1SP1I-SATA1I-SATA0JSD1SAS CODELED3JSTBY1MAC CODEIPMI CODEBAR CODEJPTG1JWD1JVRM_I2C2JVRM_I2C1JP

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Chapter 2: Installation2-29JPW4LED5J1_SFP1BIOS LICENSEJD1SP1I-SATA1I-SATA0JSD1SAS CODELED3JSTBY1MAC CODEIPMI CODEBAR CODEJPTG1JWD1JVRM_I2C2JVRM_I2C1JP

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Chapter 2: Installation2-31JPW4LED5J1_SFP1BIOS LICENSEJD1SP1I-SATA1I-SATA0JSD1SAS CODELED3JSTBY1MAC CODEIPMI CODEBAR CODEJPTG1JWD1JVRM_I2C2JVRM_I2C1JP

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Chapter 2: Installation2-33A. VGA EnabledB. BMC EnabledVGA EnableJumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting

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Chapter 2: Installation2-35JPW4LED5J1_SFP1BIOS LICENSEJD1SP1I-SATA1I-SATA0JSD1SAS CODELED3JSTBY1MAC CODEIPMI CODEBAR CODEJPTG1JWD1JVRM_I2C2JVRM_I2C1JP

viTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview ...

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Chapter 2: Installation2-37A. IPMI_LAN LED B. BMC Heartbeat LEDBMC Heartbeat LEDStatusColor/State Denition Green:BlinkingBMC: NormalBMC He

2-38 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualOnboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the motherbo

Chapter 2: Installation2-39JPW4LED5J1_SFP1BIOS LICENSEJD1SP1I-SATA1I-SATA0JSD1SAS CODELED3JSTBY1MAC CODEIPMI CODEBAR CODEJPTG1JWD1JVRM_I2C2JVRM_I2C1JP

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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If

3-2 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualNo Video1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on c

3-3Chapter 3: TroubleshootingMemory Errors When a No Memory Beep Code is issued by the system, check the following:1. Make sure that the memory modul

3-4 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual4. System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all cooling fan

3-5Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note

viiTable of ContentsUnit Identier Switch ... 2-18Front Control Panel ...

3-6 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualBattery Installation1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1&

3-7Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-4 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support?Answer: Th

3-8 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual1. 3-5 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoic

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF

4-2 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualHowToChangetheCongurationDataThe conguration data that determines t

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information:System DateThis item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (

4-4 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s Manual4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurationsUse the arrow keys to select Advanced Se

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Interrupt 19 CaptureInterrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled

4-6 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualCPUCongurationThis submenu displays the information of the CPU as detect

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Clock Spread SpectrumSelect Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to moni-tor and attempt to reduce

viii2-10 SATA/SAS Connections ... 2-39SATA/SAS Ports ...

4-8 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualDCU IP PrefetcherSelect Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher su

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACP

4-10 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualRecommended Short Duration Power LimitThis item displays the short durati

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11DCA SupportSelect Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve data transfer efciency. The defa

4-12 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualIsocSelect Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. When Spar-ing is selected, memory that is inactive or not in

4-14 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualDevice TaggingSelect Enabled to support device tagging. The options are D

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15EHCI Hand-OffThis item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When en

4-16 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualPort 0~5 Staggered Spin UpSelect Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up supp

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17PERR# GenerationSelect Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options ar

Chapter 1: Overview1-1Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader

4-18 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualLoad Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROMSelect Enabled t

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19Device ModeUse this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specied. The options are Normal and High Speed.Seria

4-20 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualConsole RedirectionSelect Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Flow ControlThis feature allows the user to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused b

4-22 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualConsole Redirection Settings (for EMS)This feature allows the user to sp

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23components (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the system. The options are S1 (CPU Stop Clock), and Suspe

4-24 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualCurrent Status Information: This item displays the information regarding

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-25VT-d Support: Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I/O supportVT Support: Intel Virtualization Technology supportTPM Sup

4-26 X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF Motherboard User’s ManualMemory Correctable Error ThresholdThis feature allows the user to enter t

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-274-5 IPMIUse this feature to congure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revisi