Supermicro X9DBU-IF User Manual

USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0cX9DBU-3FX9DBU-iF

1-2 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB

4-28 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualWhen SEL is FullThis feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the sys

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-29Gateway IP AddressThis item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad for

4-30 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual4-7 SecurityThis menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings for th

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-314-8 Save & ExitThis submenu allows the user to confi gure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and E

4-32 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualDiscard ChangesSelect this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and r

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 system

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Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote 1: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to

B-2 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualSuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)B-2 Confi guring SuperDoctor

Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-3SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: The SDIII utility and the user gui

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

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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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes: • See Chapter 3 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel c

Chapter 1: Overview1-5X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF JumpersJumperDescription Default SettingJBT1Clear CMOS See Chapter 3JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Open (Norma

1-6 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualWarning: To avoid damaging your motherboard and components, please use a power supply that s

Chapter 1: Overview1-7Motherboard FeaturesCPU• Dual Intel® E5-2400 (Socket B2) processors; each processor supports two full-width QuickPath Intercon-

1-8 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualIPMI 2.0• Nuvoton WPCM450R Base-board Controller (BMC) supports IPMI_LAN 2.0Serial (COM) Po

Chapter 1: Overview1-9• CPU/System overheat LED and control• CPU Thermal Trip support• Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) supportFan Control• Fan status moni

1-10 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualSystem Block DiagramNote 1: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent t

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 1.0cRelease Date: April 22, 2013Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy an

1-12 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossThe Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a set

Chapter 1: Overview1-13provide you with warnings when system temperature, CPU temperature, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefi ned range.1-5

1-14 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualIt is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power su

Chapter 1: Overview1-15Manageability Engine (ME)The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the PCH, provides Server Platform Ser

1-16 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual• Event Log• X-Bus parallel interface for I/O expansion• Multiple ADC inputs, Analog and Di

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

2-2 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualAttention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la re

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

2-4 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual2-2 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponent

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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualWarning: Please save the plastic cap. The motherboard must be shipped with the plastic cap p

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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualRemoving the Passive HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re

Chapter 2: Installation2-9Release TabsNotches2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesNote: Check Supermicro's website for recommended mem

2-10 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualMemory Support for the X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF MotherboardThe X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard suppo

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

2-12 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualPopulating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory ModulesIntel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory SupportR

Chapter 2: Installation2-132-5 Motherboard InstallationAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure t

2-14 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualInstalling the Motherboard1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mount

Chapter 2: Installation2-152-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color-coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See

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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual1. Keyboard2. Mouse3. Backpanel USB 04. Backpanel USB 15. Front Accessible USB 2/36. Front

Chapter 2: Installation2-17Video ConnectionOne video port (VGA1) is located next to COM Port1 on the I/O backplane. Refer to the board layout below f

2-18 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual1. GLAN12. GLAN23. IPMI_LANEthernet PortsTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located o

Chapter 2: Installation2-19Unit Identifi er SwitchA Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. The UID Switch

2-20 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualFront Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor

Chapter 2: Installation2-21Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions

2-22 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualBCADENIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsThe NIC (Network Interface Control-ler) LED connections for GL

Chapter 2: Installation2-23Power Fail LEDThe Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re-fer to the table on the right for pin defi

2-24 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualPower Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con

Chapter 2: Installation2-25Warning: To avoid damaging your mother-board and components, please use a power supply that supports a 24-pin, two 8-pin an

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

2-26 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualA. Fan 1B. Fan 2C. Fan 3D. Fan 4E. Fan AF. Fan BG. Chassis IntrusionChassis Intrusion A Cha

Chapter 2: Installation2-27A. Buzzer (Internal Speaker)B. OH LEDBuzzerThe buzzer, located at SP1, can be used to provide audible indications for vario

2-28 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualA. TPM/Port 80 HeaderB. IPMBTPM Header/Port 80A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is l

Chapter 2: Installation2-29A. JPI2C1B. StandbyPower SMB (I2C) ConnectorPower System Management Bus (I2C) Connector (JPI2C1) monitors power supply, fan

2-30 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualA. T-SGPIO1B. T-SGPIO2C. DOM PWRT-SGPIO 1/2 HeadersTwo SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose I

Chapter 2: Installation2-31A. PWR LED/SpeakerAPower LED/SpeakerOn JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the spe

2-32 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual2-8 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the motherboard, jump

Chapter 2: Installation2-33CMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accident

2-34 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualA. VGA EnabledB. BMC EnabledVGA EnableJumper JPG1 allows the user to en-able the onboard VG

Chapter 2: Installation2-35CI2C Bus to PCI-Exp. SlotsJumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to PCI-Express slots

viTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Motherboard ... 3Man

2-36 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual2-9 Onboard LED IndicatorsA. Ethernet Port LEDsB. IPMI LAN LEDsIPMI Dedicated LAN LEDsIn

Chapter 2: Installation2-37Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sur

2-38 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualBMC Heartbeat LEDStatusColor/State Defi nition Green:BlinkingBMC: NormalBMC Hear

Chapter 2: Installation2-39Note: For more information on SATA HostRAID confi guration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted

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

3-2 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualNo Video1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables.2.

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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual4. System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all cooling fans and system fans

3-5Chapter 3: TroubleshootingYou can also install the component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the

viiTable of ContentsBack Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ... 2-15Back Panel I/O Port Locations a

3-6 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual3-3 Battery Removal and InstallationBattery RemovalTo remove the onboard battery, follow th

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

3-8 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual3-5 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the dat

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF. It also provides t

4-2 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualHow To Change the Confi guration DataThe confi guration data that determines the system parame

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3System DateThis item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2012).System TimeThis item displays the sys

4-4 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual4-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <

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 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manual• CPU Signature• Microcode Patch• CPU Stepping• Maximum CPU Speed• Minimum CPU Speed• Proces

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Hyper-threadingSelect Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per-formance. The options are Enabled a

viiiGLAN LEDs ... 2-36IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ...

4-8 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualDCU IP PrefetcherSelect Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACP

4-10 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualShort Duration Power LimitDuring Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the processors default p

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Port 3A Link SpeedSelect GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 su

4-12 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualSXB1, SXB2 Slot CTLE ValueUse this feature to select the PCIE GEN3 CTLE value. The default

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13DIMM InformationThis section displays the following DIMM information.Memory ModeWhen Independent is selected, all DIMMs are av

4-14 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s Manualsource). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory c

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15Port 60/64 EmulationSelect Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be f

4-16 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualPort 0~5 Hot PlugSelect Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which wil

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17PCI Latency TimerUse this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI

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

4-18 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualLoad Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROMSelect Enabled to enable the onboa

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19Device SettingsThis item displays the settings of Serial Port 2.Change SettingsThis option specifi es the base I/O port address

4-20 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualBits Per secondUse this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Con

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Legacy OS Redirection ResolutionUse this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for lega

4-22 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualFlow ControlThis feature allows the user to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS)Confi gurationTPM SupportSelect Enabled on this item and

4-24 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualChipset: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) FeatureIntel TXT (LT-SX) Confi gurationThis feat

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-254-4 Event LogsUse this feature to confi gure Event Log settings.Change SMBIOS Event Log SettingsThis feature allows the user

4-26 X9DBU-3F/X9DBU-iF Motherboard User’s ManualErasing SettingsErase Event LogSelect Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS)

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-274-5 IPMIUse this feature to confi gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware RevisionThis i