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Supero X10DAi User Manual

Supero X10DAi
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Chapter 1: Overview
1-13
1-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specica-
tion denes a exible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including
its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system
to automatically turn on and off peripheral devices such as 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 conguration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and
Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent
implementation that is compatible with Windows 8/R2 and Windows 2012/R2 Op-
erating Systems.
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 X10DAi/DAC/DAX motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies.
Although most power supplies generally meet the specications required by the
CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 8-pin power connections 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 prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, please use a power
supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect these
power supply connectors to the 24-pin (J24) and two 8-pin power connectors (JPWR1,
JPWR2) on the motherboard. Failure to do so will void the manufacturer warranty on
your power supply and motherboard.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX
power supply Specication 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For 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
lter 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.

Table of Contents

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Supero X10DAi Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C612
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory1TB
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
CPUDual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4
Memory Slots16 DIMM slots
Expansion Slots3x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, 3x PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots
SATA Ports10x SATA3 (6Gbps) ports
LANDual Intel i350 GbE LAN
AudioRealtek ALC888S
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Summary

Preface

About This Motherboard

Details the Super X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX motherboard's features and compatibility.

Manual Organization

Outlines the structure and content of the manual's chapters and appendices.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Explains symbols and conventions used for important warnings and notes in the manual.

Contacting Supermicro

Provides contact information for Supermicro's headquarters, Europe, and Asia-Pacific offices.

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview

Introduces the motherboard, lists retail box contents, and provides support links.

Motherboard Layout

Illustrates and labels the various connectors and components on the motherboard.

Jumpers and Connectors

Details jumper settings and lists various connectors on the motherboard.

LED Indicators

Explains the function and status of various LED indicators on the motherboard.

Motherboard Features

Details key motherboard features including CPU, memory, chipset, and expansion slots.

SATA/SAS Connections

Describes the motherboard's SATA and SAS port capabilities and RAID support.

System Health Monitoring

Details CPU monitoring, fan control, LED indicators, and system management features.

System Block Diagram

Provides a visual representation of the motherboard's internal architecture and component connections.

1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Discusses the Intel E5-2600v3 processors and the C612 chipset's capabilities.

1-3 Special Features

Explains features like Recovery from AC Power Loss and system health monitoring.

1-4 System Health Monitoring

Details system health monitoring, fan status, temperature control, and resource alerts.

1-5 ACPI Features

Describes ACPI for power management and system event handling.

1-6 Power Supply

Provides requirements and warnings regarding the power supply for the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Standardized Warning Statements

Presents industry-standard warnings related to potential bodily injury during installation.

Product Disposal

Provides guidelines for product disposal according to national laws and regulations.

2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

Explains precautions for handling static-sensitive components to prevent ESD damage.

2-3 Motherboard Installation

Details the process of installing the motherboard into a chassis, including tools and mounting holes.

2-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Guides on installing the CPU and heatsink, with warnings about proper handling.

2-5 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules

Guides on how to install and remove DIMM memory modules from the slots.

2-6 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports

Introduces motherboard connectors and I/O ports, showing their locations.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Explains the various USB ports and headers on the motherboard with pin definitions.

Front Panel Audio Headers

Details the onboard HD audio codec and front panel audio header.

Front Control Panel

Explains the front control panel connectors and their functions.

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

Provides pin definitions for NMI Button, Power LED, HDD LED, NIC LEDs.

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions (Overheat/Fan Fail, Power Fail LEDs)

Details pin definitions for Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Power Fail LED.

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions (Reset, Power Buttons)

Provides pin definitions for the Reset Button and Power Button.

2-7 Connecting Cables

Explains how to connect power cables, including ATX and CPU power connectors.

Fan Headers and Chassis Intrusion

Describes fan headers and the chassis intrusion header for security monitoring.

Internal Speaker and Power LED/Speaker

Details speaker and power LED connections for system feedback.

TPM/Port 80 Header and Standby Power Header

Explains TPM/Port 80 header and standby power header for security and wake-up.

Power SMB (I2C) Connector

Explains the Power SMB connector for monitoring power supply and system temperatures.

SGPIO Headers and SATA_DOM Power Connectors

Describes SGPIO headers and SATA_DOM power connectors for device connectivity.

SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers

Explains SPDIF headers for audio support.

2-8 Jumper Settings

Introduces jumper settings for modifying motherboard operations.

GLAN Enable/Disable Jumpers

Details jumper settings for enabling or disabling Gigabit LAN ports.

CMOS Clear and Watch Dog Jumper

Instructions for clearing CMOS and using the Watch Dog jumper for system monitoring.

Manufacturer Mode Select and SAS Enable

Details jumpers for manufacturer mode and SAS enable functionality.

2-9 Onboard LED Indicators

Describes the function and status of onboard LED indicators for LAN and Power.

SAS Heartbeat LED (X10DAC Only)

Explains the SAS heartbeat LED status at DS1.

2-10 SATA/SAS Connections

Details the SATA and SAS connection ports and their pin definitions.

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Provides general procedures for troubleshooting system issues.

Troubleshooting: No Video and Boot Failures

Covers troubleshooting steps for common issues like no video and system boot failure.

Troubleshooting: Lost Setup Configuration

Addresses troubleshooting for loss of system setup configuration (CMOS).

Memory Errors Troubleshooting

Details how to troubleshoot memory-related errors, including compatibility and installation.

System Instability Troubleshooting

Provides checks for system instability during or after OS installation.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Outlines steps to take before contacting technical support and information to provide.

3-3 Battery Removal and Installation

Provides instructions for removing and installing the onboard battery.

3-4 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers common questions regarding memory support and BIOS updates.

3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service

Explains the process for returning products for warranty service, including RMA.

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS

4-1 Introduction

Introduces the AMI BIOS setup utility and basic navigation.

Starting and Main BIOS Setup

Guides on accessing the BIOS setup utility and describes the initial Main setup screen.

Main BIOS Setup Items

Details items displayed in the Main BIOS setup screen like date, time, and memory.

4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Introduces the Advanced Setup menu for configuring system parameters.

Boot Feature Settings

Options for configuring boot display (POST messages vs. OEM logo).

Advanced BIOS Settings

Covers error handling, boot retries, and power configuration.

Power Configuration Settings

Details power management settings including EuP, Watch Dog, and AC power loss behavior.

CPU Configuration Overview

Displays CPU information and allows configuration of CPU settings.

CPU Configuration Details

Covers CPU settings like clock spread, hyper-threading, core enablement, and execute disable bit.

Advanced CPU Features

Details CPU features like AES-NI, virtualization, and advanced power management.

CPU P-State and C-State Control

Settings for CPU P-states, including EIST, Turbo Mode, and C-states.

Chipset Configuration

Introduces chipset configuration settings.

North Bridge Settings

Allows configuration of settings for the Intel North Bridge.

IIO Configuration

Configuration options for the Intel Integrated I/O (IIO) controllers.

IOAT and Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Settings for Intel I/O Acceleration and VT-d support for I/O virtualization.

QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Configuration

Settings for QPI link speed, L0p/L1 enable, and early snoop.

Memory Configuration Options

Settings for memory frequency, data scrambling, and power limits.

Memory RAS Configuration

Configuration for memory RAS settings like RAS Mode and Memory Rank Sparing.

DIMM Information

Displays status information for installed DIMM modules.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

Configuration settings for PCI, PCIe, and Plug-and-Play devices.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Device Settings

Settings for PCI latency, VGA palette, and error reporting.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Advanced Settings

Covers settings for 4G decoding, SR-IOV, and PCI-E maximum payload.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Performance Settings

Settings for PCI-E read requests and Active State Power Management (ASPM).

PCIe/PCI/PnP Memory and ROM Settings

Settings for MMIO memory sizes and PCI device option ROM support.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Selects the type of device for onboard LAN option ROM boot.

Network Stack Configuration

Enables PXE or UEFI support for network stack.

Trusted Computing and TPM Settings

Configuration for trusted computing features and TPM settings.

ACPI Settings

Settings for ACPI, including WHEA support, HPET, and NUMA.

Intel® Thunderbolt Features

Configuration for Intel Thunderbolt features, including hot-plug support.

Thunderbolt Advanced Settings

Thunderbolt settings for PCIe cache size and SMI notifications.

4-4 Event Logs

Feature to configure Event Log settings, including SMBIOS events.

SMBIOS Event Log Configuration

Allows configuration of SMBIOS event logging and error reporting.

Event Log Details

Settings for memory error thresholds and erasing event logs.

4-5 Security Settings

Menu for configuring system security settings, including passwords.

Administrator Password Setting

Sets the administrator password required to enter BIOS setup.

User Password Setting

Sets the user password required to access BIOS setup utility.

4-6 Boot Settings

Feature to configure system boot settings and priorities.

Boot Order Configuration

Configures boot mode (Legacy, UEFI, Dual) and boot device order.

Boot Options Management

Options to add or delete boot devices from the priority list.

4-7 Save & Exit BIOS Settings

Options for saving changes, resetting, or discarding settings in BIOS.

BIOS Defaults and User Settings

Features to restore default settings or save custom configurations.

Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes

Lists BIOS beep codes and their corresponding error messages and descriptions.

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Software Programs

Guides on installing software programs and drivers after OS installation.

B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor® 5

Details on configuring SuperDoctor 5 for hardware monitoring.

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

Provides an overview of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS.

C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image

Explains the structure of a UEFI BIOS flash chip and recovery process.

C-3 Recover Main BIOS Block via USB

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

BIOS Recovery Steps

Continues the step-by-step guide for BIOS recovery via USB.

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