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Supermicro X10DRH-CT User Manual

Supermicro X10DRH-CT
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USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.1
X10DRH-C
X10DRH-CT
X10DRH-i
X10DRH-iT

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Supermicro X10DRH-CT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSupermicro
ModelX10DRH-CT
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

About This Motherboard

Describes the X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT motherboard's capabilities and target applications.

Manual Organization

Outlines the manual's structure, including chapters and appendices.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the document.

Contacting Supermicro

Provides contact information for Supermicro headquarters and regional offices.

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview

Introduces the motherboard and lists the items included in the retail box.

Motherboard Layout

Visual diagram identifying key components and connectors on the motherboard.

Motherboard Features

CPU

Details CPU support, including processor type and QPI links.

Memory

Describes memory support, capacity, and module types (LRDIMM/RDIMM).

I/O Devices

Details SATA/SAS connection specifications and types.

System Health Monitoring

System Health/CPU Monitoring

Covers onboard voltage monitoring and overheat detection.

System Management

Lists system management features like UID and SuperDoctor 5.

Processor and Chipset Overview

PCH C612 Chip Features

Details the capabilities of the Intel C612 PCH, including SMBus support.

Special Features

Environmental Temperature Control

Discusses system temperature monitoring and CPU cooling.

Power Supply

Warning!

Crucial warning regarding required 24-pin and 8-pin power connectors.

Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

Details Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager features for power management.

Chapter 2 Installation

Standardized Warning Statements

General safety warnings for installation procedures.

Battery Handling

Discusses dangers and precautions for battery replacement.

Static-Sensitive Devices

Precautions

Safety measures for handling static-sensitive components.

Motherboard Installation

Caution

Important cautions to avoid damage during motherboard installation.

Installing the Motherboard

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the motherboard into the chassis.

Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning

Critical warning regarding proper CPU and heatsink installation.

Installing the LGA2011 Processor

Detailed procedure for installing the LGA2011 processor into the socket.

Installing and Removing the Memory Modules

Installing & Removing DIMMs

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing DIMM memory modules.

Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration

Processor and Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance

Guidelines for populating memory modules for optimal system performance.

Onboard 3108 SAS Controller with Optional CacheVault Support

Installing the 3108 CacheVault Kit

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CacheVault kit.

Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports

Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions

Lists and defines the locations and functions of rear I/O ports.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

USB Port Types and Pin Definitions

Details different USB port types and their pin assignments.

Unit Identifier Switches/UID LED Indicators

UID Switch and LED Functionality

Explains the function of the Unit Identifier switch and LEDs.

Front Control Panel

JF1 Header Pins

Shows the pin layout for front panel connectors like power and reset.

Connecting Cables

Power Connectors

Details the ATX 24-pin and CPU 8-pin power connectors.

Jumper Settings

LAN Enable/Disable

Configures Gigabit and 10G LAN port enablement via jumper.

CMOS Clear

Procedure to clear CMOS settings using the JBT1 jumper.

Onboard LED Indicators

GLAN LEDs

Describes the status and activity LEDs for Gigabit LAN ports.

Onboard Power LED

Indicates system power status via the LE2 LED.

SATA/SAS Connections

SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Connections

Details the SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 port configurations.

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

General steps to diagnose and resolve system issues.

System Boot Failure

Steps to resolve problems preventing the system from booting.

Memory Errors

Troubleshooting steps for memory-related errors and issues.

Technical Support Procedures

Steps Before Contacting Support

Information needed and steps to take before contacting technical support.

Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing the onboard battery.

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS

Introduction

Overview of the AMI BIOS setup utility and navigation.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility.

Main Setup

System Date/System Time

How to configure the system date and time within the BIOS.

Advanced Setup Configurations

CPU Configuration

Settings for processor configuration, including cores and threading.

Advanced Power Management Configuration

CPU P State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)

BIOS settings for CPU P-states and frequency adjustments.

Chipset Configuration

IIO Configuration

Configuration settings for the Intel I/O Controller.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

PCI Devices Option ROM Setting

Enables or disables Option ROM support for PCIe devices.

SATA Configuration

Configure SATA as

Sets the operating mode for SATA controllers (IDE, AHCI, RAID).

sSATA Configuration

Configure sSATA as

Sets the operating mode for sSATA controllers (IDE, AHCI, RAID).

Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration

General ME Configuration

Displays and allows configuration of general Management Engine settings.

Security Settings

Administrator Password

Procedure to set the BIOS administrator password.

User Password

Procedure to set the BIOS user password.

Boot Settings

Boot Mode Select

Selects the system boot mode (Legacy, UEFI, Dual).

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

Sets the priority order for bootable devices.

Save & Exit

Save Changes and Reset

Saves configuration changes and reboots the system.

Appendix A BIOS POST Error Beep Codes

BIOS POST Error Beep Codes

Explains POST beep codes for diagnosing system errors.

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

Installing Software Programs

Guide to installing drivers and utilities from Supermicro.

Installing SuperDoctor5

Instructions for installing the SuperDoctor5 hardware monitoring program.

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

Explains the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and its role.

To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB Attached Device

Procedure for recovering the main BIOS block using a USB device.

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