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USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0a

X9SCFF-F

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Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0a X9SCFF F...

Page 2: ...LING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of...

Page 3: ...These features enable the X9SCFF F to deliver a viable single processor Fat Twin architecture solution in a cost effective package Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features specifications a...

Page 4: ...r Caution Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss Important...

Page 5: ...Address Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl...

Page 6: ...tel C204 Express Chipset Features 1 9 1 3 PC Health Monitoring 1 10 Recovery from AC Power Loss 1 10 Onboard Voltage Monitoring 1 10 Fan Status Monitor with Software 1 10 1 4 Power Configuration Setti...

Page 7: ...PM1 2 14 Power Supply I2C JPI2C1 2 15 Chassis Intrusion JL1 2 15 HDD Power JP1 JP2 2 16 RT3 J31 2 16 2 6 Jumper Settings 2 17 Explanation of Jumpers 2 17 CMOS Clear JBT1 2 18 BMC Enable Disable JPB1 2...

Page 8: ...the Setup Utility 4 2 4 2 Main Setup 4 2 System Overview 4 3 System Time System Date 4 3 Supermicro X9SCFF F 4 3 Processor 4 3 System Memory 4 3 4 3 Advanced Setup Configurations 4 4 BOOT Feature 4 4...

Page 9: ...Timer 4 11 Above 4G Decoding 4 11 PERR Generation 4 11 SERR Generation 4 11 Launch Storage OpROM Priority 4 11 Onboard LAN Option ROM Select 4 11 Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option...

Page 10: ...tion 4 19 4 7 Security Settings 4 20 Password Check 4 20 Administrator Password 4 20 4 8 Exit Options 4 21 Save Changes and Reset 4 21 Discard Changes and Exit 4 21 Discard Changes 4 21 Restore Defaul...

Page 11: ...are included in the retail box only One 1 Supermicro Mainboard One 1 Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities One 1 User s BIOS Manual Note For your system to work properly please follow the li...

Page 12: ...Note All graphics and images 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...

Page 13: ...AT LED JWP1 BIOS WRITE PROTECT 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 DISABLE JPB1 RT3 JWD1 WATCH DOG JPI2C1 JBT1 JI2C2 JI2C1 ON ENABLE OFF DISABLE 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE UUID UUID LED BAT JTPM1 TPM PORT80 6 SGPI...

Page 14: ...LED6 LED7 J53 SPKR1 JL1 CHASSIS INTRUSION HEARTBEAT LED 2 3 DISABLE JPB1 RT3 JWD1 WATCH DOG JPI2C1 JBT1 JI2C2 JI2C1 ON ENABLE OFF DISABLE 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE UUID UUID LED BAT JTPM1 TPM PORT80 6 S...

Page 15: ...agement Bus 8 J3 4 Pin Power Connector 10 JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header 11 14 17 20 Fans 1 4 5 8 System Fan Headers 15 16 JP2 JP1 Hard Disk Drive Power Connectors 21 J31 RT3 Hard Disk Drive Temperature...

Page 16: ...Activity LEDs for IPMI I O Devices SATA Connections SATA 2 0 Ports 3 Gb sec Four 4 I SATA 2 5 SATA 3 0 Ports 6 Gb sec Two 2 I SATA 0 1 USB Devices One 1 Internal USB header for two USB ports USB 2 3...

Page 17: ...onitor 2 TM2 support System Management PECI Platform Environment Configuration Interface 2 0 support System resource alert via SuperDoctor III SuperDoctor III Watch Dog Unit ID LED System CPU overheat...

Page 18: ...MM2 Far DIMM1 DIMM2 Far 4 UDIMM MISC VRs 1333 1066MHz 1333 1066MHz 8GT s x4 DMI II 5GT s P11 12 LPC RMII VGA RTL8201 PHY HERMON WPCM450 WINBOND PCI32 RJ45 PCIe3 0_x8 PCIe x8 SLOT 2 8GT s 600MB s SATA...

Page 19: ...on providing up to 2 GB s of software transparent data transfer rate on each read write direction In addition the X9SCFF F also features a TCO Time Controlled Operations timer which allows the system...

Page 20: ...change this setting The default set ting is Last State Onboard Voltage Monitoring The onboard voltage monitor will scan the following voltages continuously CPU core 3 3V 5V 12V 3 3V Stdby 5V Stdby VB...

Page 21: ...ports UARTs This UART includes a 16 byte send receive FIFO a programmable baud rate generator complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system It also provides legacy speed with bau...

Page 22: ...1 12 X9SCFF F User s Manual Notes...

Page 23: ...its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their...

Page 24: ...ecause 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 Cauti...

Page 25: ...D UUID LED BAT JTPM1 TPM PORT80 6 SGPIO2 6 SGPIO1 PWR I2C SATA DOM POWER JSD1 JPG1 VGA USB4 USB2 3 USB1 USB0 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI E 3 0 X8 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI E 3 0 X8 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 SYSTEM BAT UID 1 2 ENAB...

Page 26: ...ng holes on the motherboard tray Install the motherboard carefully to avoid damaging motherboard compo nents Insert a Pan head 6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting...

Page 27: ...B1 P1 DIMMB2 SYSTEM BAT UID 1 2 ENABLE JPL1 2 3 DISABLE P1 DIMMA1 IPMI_LAN P1 DIMMA2 CPU1 2 3 ME RECOVERY JPME1 1 2 NORMAL CMOS CLEAR 2 3 NMI 1 2 RST JPME2 2 3 ME MANUFACTURING MODE 1 2 NORMAL LAN2 LA...

Page 28: ...Removing DIMMs Position the DIMM module s bottom key so that it aligns with the receptive point on the slot When the module is properlly inserted the Lock Release tabs will automatically secure the DI...

Page 29: ...lled However all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM The motherboard will support one DIMM module or three DIMM modules installed For best memory performance install DIMM modules in pairs...

Page 30: ...JI2C2 JI2C1 ON ENABLE OFF DISABLE 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE UUID UUID LED BAT JTPM1 TPM PORT80 6 SGPIO2 6 SGPIO1 PWR I2C SATA DOM POWER JSD1 JPG1 VGA USB4 USB2 3 USB1 USB0 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI E 3 0 X8 CPU1 SL...

Page 31: ...ables Power Switch LED A Power Button and LED is located right next to the VGA port Push this button to turn on the motherboard When lit it indi cates that the motherboard is turned on VGA Port An VGA...

Page 32: ...PB1 JWD1 FAN8 FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN2 FAN4 FAN3 FAN1 RT1 RT2 JL1 J31 JI2C2 JI2C1 USB2 USB1 I SATA1 I SATA0 COM1 I SATA2 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 JUSB1 JUSB2 SW1 J6 J5 J4 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 J53 SPKR1 JL1 C...

Page 33: ...SB0 CPU1 SLOT1 PCI E 3 0 X8 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI E 3 0 X8 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 SYSTEM BAT UID 1 2 ENABLE JPL1 2 3 DISABLE P1 DIMMA1 IPMI_LAN P1 DIMMA2 CPU1 2 3 ME RECOVERY JPME1 1 2 NORMAL CMOS CLEAR 2 3 NMI...

Page 34: ...DIMM4 S SGPIO2 S SGPIO1 JUIDB1 JBAT2 JBAT1 JPI2C1 JP1 JP2 JPWR1 JPWR2 JSD1 J3 JBT1 JTPM1 JWP1 JPME1 JPME2 JPL1 JPG1 JPB1 JWD1 FAN8 FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN2 FAN4 FAN3 FAN1 RT1 RT2 JL1 J31 JI2C2 JI2C1 USB2...

Page 35: ...LED7 J53 SPKR1 JL1 CHASSIS INTRUSION HEARTBEAT LED JWP1 BIOS WRITE PROTECT 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 DISABLE JPB1 RT3 JWD1 WATCH DOG JPI2C1 JBT1 JI2C2 JI2C1 ON ENABLE OFF DISABLE 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENAB...

Page 36: ...X9SCFF F CPU1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 S SGPIO2 S SGPIO1 JUIDB1 JBAT2 JBAT1 JPI2C1 JP1 JP2 JPWR1 JPWR2 JSD1 J3 JBT1 JTPM1 JWP1 JPME1 JPME2 JPL1 JPG1 JPB1 JWD1 FAN8 FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN2 FAN4 FAN3 FAN1 RT...

Page 37: ...5 LED6 LED7 J53 SPKR1 JL1 CHASSIS INTRUSION HEARTBEAT LED JWP1 BIOS WRITE PROTECT 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 DISABLE JPB1 RT3 JWD1 WATCH DOG JPI2C1 JBT1 JI2C2 JI2C1 ON ENABLE OFF DISABLE 2 3 DISABLE 1...

Page 38: ...SATA2 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 JUSB1 JUSB2 SW1 J6 J5 J4 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 J53 SPKR1 JL1 CHASSIS INTRUSION HEARTBEAT LED JWP1 BIOS WRITE PROTECT 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 DISABLE JPB1 RT3 JWD1 WATCH...

Page 39: ...oard jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed...

Page 40: ...the connection Always remove the AC power cable from the system before clearing CMOS Important You must completely shut down the system remove the AC power cable and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS A Cl...

Page 41: ...I 1 2 RST JPME2 2 3 ME MANUFACTURING MODE 1 2 NORMAL LAN2 LAN1 VGA A VGA Enable B Watch Dog Reset C JI2C1 JI2C2 VGA Enable JPG1 JPG1 allows the user to enable the on board VGA connector Close Pins 1 2...

Page 42: ...I SATA1 I SATA0 COM1 I SATA2 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 JUSB1 JUSB2 SW1 J6 J5 J4 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 J53 SPKR1 JL1 CHASSIS INTRUSION HEARTBEAT LED JWP1 BIOS WRITE PROTECT 2 3 DISABLE 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 DISAB...

Page 43: ...formation Activity LED Link LED IPMI Activity LED Link Speed LED LAN LEDs There are two Gigabit LAN ports These Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports have two LEDs The yellow Activity LED right see below indicat...

Page 44: ...E RECOVERY JPME1 1 2 NORMAL CMOS CLEAR 2 3 NMI 1 2 RST JPME2 2 3 ME MANUFACTURING MODE 1 2 NORMAL LAN2 LAN1 VGA IPMI Heartbeat LED4 An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at LED4 When LED4 blinks the IPMI f...

Page 45: ...8 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 SYSTEM BAT UID 1 2 ENABLE JPL1 2 3 DISABLE P1 DIMMA1 IPMI_LAN P1 DIMMA2 CPU1 2 3 ME RECOVERY JPME1 1 2 NORMAL CMOS CLEAR 2 3 NMI 1 2 RST JPME2 2 3 ME MANUFACTURING MODE 1 2 NORMA...

Page 46: ...2 24 X9SCFF F User s Manual Notes...

Page 47: ...and chas sis 3 Disconnect all ribbon wire cables from the motherboard including those for the keyboard and mouse Also be sure to remove all add on cards 4 Connect the chassis speaker and the power LE...

Page 48: ...e the system to lose the CMOS setup information Refer to Section 1 5 for details on recommended power supplies 2 The battery on your motherboard may be old Check to verify that it still supplies 3VDC...

Page 49: ...supermicro com by phone at 408 503 8000 option 2 or by fax at 408 503 8019 3 3 Frequently Asked Questions Question What type of memory does my motherboard support Answer The X9SCFF F supports up to 32...

Page 50: ...the BIOS Then boot the system to the floppy disk The BIOS utility will automatically flash the BIOS without any prompts Please note that this process may take a few minutes to complete Do not be conc...

Page 51: ...the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Ship ping and handling charges will be applied for all orders t...

Page 52: ...3 6 X9SCFF F User s Manual Notes...

Page 53: ...isplays 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...

Page 54: ...rade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS related issue Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct indirect special incident...

Page 55: ...must be entered in Day MM DD YY format The time is entered in HH MM SS format Note The time is in the 24 hour format For example 5 30 P M appears as 17 30 00 Supermicro X9SCFF F Version This item dis...

Page 56: ...y the POST messages Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages The options are Enabled and Disabled AddOn ROM Display Mode This feature sets the display mode for Option...

Page 57: ...stem turns off Select Instant Off if you want the system to instantly power off when the Power Button is pressed The options are 4 Seconds Override and Instant Off Restore on AC Power Loss Use this fe...

Page 58: ...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 web site for detailed information Hardware Prefetcher Available wh...

Page 59: ...or specific low C State The options are Enabled and Disabled C1E Support Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system per formance...

Page 60: ...to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables This feature offers fully protected I O resource sharing across the Intel platforms providing the user with greater reliability security and availability in network...

Page 61: ...ice is installed on the motherboard and vise versa The settings are Disabled Enabled and Auto BIOS EHCI Hand Off available if USB Functions above is Enabled This item is for Operating Systems that doe...

Page 62: ...ended 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 Serial ATA Port0 Port5 This item displays the information det...

Page 63: ...rror Event The options are Enabled and Disabled SERR Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event The options are Enabled and Disabled La...

Page 64: ...r COM1 SOL 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 SOL i...

Page 65: ...mmunication 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...

Page 66: ...d 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 Ba...

Page 67: ...es in synchronizing multimedia streams providing smooth playback and reducing the de pendency on other timestamp calculation devices such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc tion embedded in the CPU The High Perf...

Page 68: ...y reset When Log is Full This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when it is full The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment...

Page 69: ...s website at www intel com System Event Log This feature is used to change the System Event Log SEL configuration SEL Components Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logg...

Page 70: ...st be manually entered below The options are Static Dynamic and Do Nothing The following items are displayed when Static is selected Current IP Address Enter the IP address for this machine This shoul...

Page 71: ...y The options are Disabled and Enabled Boot Option Filter Use this feature to control what devices the system can boot from The options are UEFI and Legacy Legacy only and UEFI only Boot Option 1 Boot...

Page 72: ...re the password only when entering setup Select Always to require the pass word when entering setup and on each boot The options are Setup and Always Administrator Password Use this feature to set the...

Page 73: ...eset from the Exit menu and press Enter 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 Sele...

Page 74: ...ture use Restore User Defaults To set this feature select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press En ter Use this feature to retrieve user defined settings that were saved previously Boot O...

Page 75: ...Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem BIOS may also issu...

Page 76: ...A 2 X9SCFF F User s Manual Notes...

Page 77: ...er option is to go to the Supermicro Website at http www supermicro com products Find the product page for your motherboard here where you may down load individual drivers and utilities After creating...

Page 78: ...r Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN ADMIN Note When SuperDoctor III is first installed it adopts the temperature threshold settings that have been set in BIOS Any subsequent changes to th...

Page 79: ...wnloaded from our Web Site at ftp ftp supermicro com utility Supero_Doctor_III You can also download the SDIII User s Guide at http www supermicro com PROD UCT Manuals SDIII UserGuide pdf For Linux we...

Page 80: ...B 4 X9SCFF F User s Manual Notes...

Page 81: ...ntrol to a computer system at bootup How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image the Main BIOS Block An AMIBIOS flash chip consists of a boot sector block and a main BIOS code block a main BIOS image The boot...

Page 82: ...ins the new BIOS image Super Rom into your USB drive and power on the system 3 While powering on the system keep pressing Ctrl and Home simultane ously on your PS2 or USB keyboard until your hear two...

Page 83: ...eboot the system Flash update progress 47 7 Using a different system extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive 8 When a DOS prompt appears type AMI BAT BIOSname at the prompt Note Do no...

Page 84: ...lug the AC power cable to clear CMOS and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system 10 Press Del continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility 11 Press F3 to load default settings 12 After...

Page 85: ...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 su...

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