Supermicro X11DPT-PS User Manual

X11DPT-PS

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.1c

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users.
It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DPT-PS motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X11DPT-PS motherboard supports dual Intel® Xeon 81XX/61XX/51XX/41XX/31XX series
processors in the P0 socket. With the Intel C621 PCH built-in, this motherboard supports up
to 2TB of RDIMM/LRDIMM/NVDIMM DDR4 ECC memory of 2666/2400/2133 MHz in 16
slots. The X11DPT-PS provides maximum performance, system cooling, and PCI-E capacity.
This motherboard is optimized for SIOM interface with fl exible IO support and is ideal for 1U
TwinPro/2U TwinPro/ 2U TwinPro
to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates,
please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

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platforms. Please note that this motherboard is intended

Manual organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the motherboard, and

provides detailed information on the Intel C621 chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the
processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system.

If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures
for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information on running
the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix B lists standardized warning statements in various languages.

Appendix C lists UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

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Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

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Website:

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Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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Website:

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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

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[e-mail] (Technical Support)

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Taiwan (R.O.C)

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................7

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................16

1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................17

1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................17

1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................18

1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................18

1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................18

1.8 Advanced Power Management ..........................................................................................19

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................20

2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................21

2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................23

The Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Series Processors ...................................................23

Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly ...................................................................24

Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ........................................................25

Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package

Assembly ...........................................................................................................................26

Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor

Heatsink Module (PHM) ....................................................................................................27

Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation ........................................................................28

Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket .............................................................28

Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............................................................29

Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard .......................30

2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................31

Memory Support ................................................................................................................31

Memory Installation Sequence ..........................................................................................31

General Memory Population Requirements ......................................................................31

DIMM Population Requirements for the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processors .............32

DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................34

DIMM Module Removal .....................................................................................................34

2.5 Rear I/O Ports ....................................................................................................................35

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2.6 Connectors .........................................................................................................................39

Power & Front Panel Control Connector ..........................................................................39

Headers .............................................................................................................................40

2.7 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................44

How Jumpers Work ...........................................................................................................44

2.8 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................48

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................50

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................53

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................54

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................55

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................56

Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................57

4.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................58

4.3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations .........................................................................................60

4.4 Event Logs .........................................................................................................................85

4.5 IPMI ....................................................................................................................................87

4.6 Security Settings ................................................................................................................90

4.7 Boot Settings ......................................................................................................................93

4.8 Save & Exit .........................................................................................................................96

Appendix A Software Installation

A.1 Installing Software Programs .............................................................................................98

A.2 SuperDoctor

®

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Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader.
Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality
and performance.

In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment
are listed below. If anything listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

1.1 Checklist

This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMCI-proprietary chassis only as a part of
an integrated, complete system solution. It is not to be sold as an independent, stand-alone
product; therefore, no shipping package will be included in the shipment.

Important Links

For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: http://www.supermicro.com/wftp

• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [e-mail]

his manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website

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for possible updates to the manual revision level.

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Figure 1-1. X11DPT-PS Motherboard Image

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision

available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may
or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

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Figure 1-2. X11DPT-PS Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

IPMI_LAN

JVRM1/JVRM2

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BATTERY

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

JTPM1

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

JRK1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JPME1

JSIOM1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

P1-DIMMF1

SXB4

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

P4

P5 S20

JHS1

S1

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference

IPMI_LAN

JVRM1/JVRM2

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

UID_LED1

FAN3

VGA

JUIDB1

BMC_HB_LED

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

COM1

BMC

BATTERY

BIOS

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

PCH

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

JTPM1

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

Notes:

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

P4

P5 S20

JHS1

S1

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel con-

nections.

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

• Jumpers/components/LED indicators not indicated are used for internal testing only.

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specifi ed by the manufacturer. Do

not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) (See Chpt. 2)

JPME1 Manufacturing Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

BT1 Onboard CMOS battery

COM1 COM port (COM1) for front access

FAN3 System cooling fan header

IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN port (IPMI_LAN1)

I-SATA4/I-SATA5 SATA3.0 ports with power-pins built-in w/support of SuperDOM (Device-On Module)

JHS1 SMCI proprietary power supply & front panel control header

JRK1 Intel RAID key for NVMe SDD

JSDCARD1 BMC_SD card header

JSIOM1 Super I/O Module (SIOM) used as CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 connector

JUIDB1 UID (Unit Identifi er) switch

SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot (supported by CPU1) and SATA connection (S-SATA 0-5)

SXB2 PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot (supported by CPU2) and SATA connection (I-SATA 0-3)

SXB3_1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU1

SXB3_2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot supported by CPU2

SXB4 PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU2

USB0/1 Backplane Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 ports 0/1

VGA VGA Port

LED Description Status

BMC_HB_LED BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal

HDD_LED HDD LED Blinking Green: HDD Active

UID_LED1 UID (Unit Identifi er) LED Solid Blue: Unit Identifi ed

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Dual Intel® Xeon 81XX/61XX/51XX/41XX/31XX series processors (Socket P0); each processor supports Socket P0 UPI

10.4 GT/s

Note: Both CPUs need to be installed for full access to the PCI-E slots, DIMM slots, and onboard controllers. Refer

to the block diagram to determine which slots or devices may be affected.

Memory

• Integrated memory controller supports up to 2TB of Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), Registered DIMM (RDIMM), Non-

Volatile DIMM (NV-DIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2666/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz modules in 16 slots

DIMM Size

• Up to 128GB at 1.2V

Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system.

Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/

motherboard.

Chipset

• Intel C621

Expansion Slots

• One (1) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot supported by CPU1 (SXB1)

• One (1) PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU2 (SXB2)

• One (1) PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU1 (SXB3_1)

• One (1) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot supported by CPU2 (SXB3_2)

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU2 (SXB4)

BaseBoard Management Controller (BMC)

• ASpeed AST 2500 Baseboard Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0

• One (1) IPMI dedicated LAN located on the rear IO backpanel

Graphics

• Graphics controller via AST 2500 BMC

I/O Devices

• Serial (COM) Port • One (1) Fast UART 16550 port on the I/O back panel

• Six (6) SATA 3.0 ports supported by PCH on SXB1 (S-SATA 0-5 on SXB1)

• SATA 3.0

• Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports supported by PCH on SXB2 (I-SATA 0-3 on SXB2)

• Two (2) SATA 3.0 ports with power-pins built-in, w/support of Supermicro

SuperDOM (I-SATA4/S-IATA5)

• RAID (PCH) • RAID 0, 1, 10

Peripheral Devices

• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1)

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Motherboard Features

BIOS

• 32 MB SPI AMI BIOS

• ACPI 3.0/4.0, USB keyboard, Plug-and-Play (PnP), SPI dual/quad speed support, riser-card auto detection support, and

SMBIOS 2.7 or later

Power Management

• Main switch override mechanism

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

• Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a

special power supply is used. See the note on page 22.)

• Management Engine (ME)

System Health Monitoring

•

Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, 3.3V standby, +5V, +5V standby, +12V, CPU core, memory, chipset, BMC, and PCH

• CPU System LED and control

• CPU Thermal Trip support

• Status monitor for speed control

• Status monitor for on/off control

• CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) support of up to 205W (See Note 1 on next page.)

®

SM Flash UEFI BIOS

Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring via IPMI connections

• Dual cooling zone

• Multi fan speed control via onboard BMC

• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control

System Management

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support

• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support

• UID (Unit Identifi cation)/Remote UID

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI

• Chassis intrusion header and detection

LED Indicators

• CPU/Overheating

• Fan Failure

• UID/remote UID.

• LAN activity.

Dimensions

•

18.60" (L) x 6.80" (W) (472.44 mm x 172.72 mm)

Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and
heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas­sis and heatsink specifi cations for proper CPU TDP sizing.

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Note 2: For IPMI confi guration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con-
fi guration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon initial
system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is
ADMIN. For proper BMC confi guration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/
products/info/fi les/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf

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Figure 1-3.

System Block Diagram

Chapter 1: Introduction

DIMME1

DIMMF1

DDR4

SXB3_1 (Rear

Left)

SXB1 (RAID

ADP)

DIMMD1

2133/2666

DIMMC1

DIMMD2

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

SIOM

DIMMA2

VCCP0

VR13
5+1 PHASE

165W/205W

6CH 6CH

CPU1

#2

#3C

PCI-E X16

PCI-E X8

PCI-E X16

SFI

SFI

PCI-EX1

#4

NCSI

UPI 10.4/1.2G

P0

UPI

P1

UPI

DMI3

UPLINK PCI-E X8 or X1

PCH

VCCP1

VR13
5+1 PHASE

165W/205W

P1

CPU2

P0

#1C #2 #3 #1 #3A

PCI-E X8

PCI-E X16

PCI-E X16

#3

#2

#1

#0

2MID2IMD

#5

#4

SXB3_2 (Rear

Left)

#9

#8

#7

#6

DIMMK1

DIMMK2

DDR4

DIMMM1

DIMML1

2133/2666

SXB4 (Rear

Right)

#11

#10

DIMMJ1

DIMMH1

DIMMG1

DIMMG2

SXB2 (GPU or NVMe ADP)

RJ45

DDR4

BMC Boot Flash

VGA CONN

LAN3

RTL8211F

SPI

Temp Sensor

NCT7718W

RGRMII

BMC

AST2500

RMII/NCSI

NCSI

master

COM1

SPI

PCI-E X1

USB 2.0

ESPI

SW

BIOS

#5

#12 USB2.0

SPI

TPM HEADER

Debug Card

6.0 Gb/S

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

Fan Speed
Control

SATA

USB

Front Panel System PWR

SATA-DOM

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on
your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifi cations of your moth-
erboard.

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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the features of the Intel® Xeon 81XX/61XX/51XX/41XX/31XX series processors
(Socket P0) and the Intel C621 chipset, theX11DPT-PS provides superb system performance,
effi cient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to
address the needs of next-generation computer users. With support of Intel® UltraPath
Interconnect (UPI) of up to 10.4 GT/s, and Intel® AVX-512 new instructions, this motherboard
offers an innovative solution with maximum system performance to meet the ongoing demands
of High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms. This motherboard is optimized for 1U

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The Intel Xeon Intel® Xeon 81XX/61XX/51XX/41XX/31XX series processor and the
Intel C621 chipset support the following features:

• Intel® AVX-512 support with increased memory bandwidth

• High availability interconnect between multiple nodes

platforms.

• Rich set of available I/Os, full fl exibility in usage model and software stack

• Dedicated subsystems for customer innovation

• Increased platform security with Intel® Boot Guard for hardware-based boot integrity pro-

tection; prevention of buffer overfl ow class security threads

• Integrated solution for real-time compression, streaming write & read performance in-

creases from gen-to-gen

• Hot plug and enclosure management with Intel Volume Management Device (Intel VMD)

• Single standard server development (Accelerate NFV transition) consolidating application,

control, and data plane workloads, reducing total platform investment needs

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1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPT-PS motherboard. The
motherboard has an onboard ASpeed AST 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
that supports system health monitoring.

Recovery from AC Power Loss

The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond
when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to
remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or
for it to automatically return to the power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section
for this setting. The default setting is Last State.

1.4 System Health Monitoring

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPT-PS motherboard. The
motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports
system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error
message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to defi ne the
sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

Onboard Voltage Monitors

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage
becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. The user
can adjust the voltage thresholds to defi ne the sensitivity of the voltage monitor. Real time
readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the
cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI.

Environmental Temperature Control

System Health sensors in the BMC monitor the temperatures and voltage settings of onboard
processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface. Whenever the temperature of
the CPU or the system exceeds a user-defi ned threshold, system/CPU cooling fans will be
turned on to prevent the CPU or the system from overheating.

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate air­fl ow to your system.

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System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5®. SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the
user of certain system events. For example, you can confi gure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you
with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds
go beyond a predefi ned range.

1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi cation defi nes
a fl exible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power
management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system
and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals
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 confi guration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures
while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with
Windows 2012/R2 and Windows 2016 operating 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. In areas
where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line fi 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.

1.7 Super I/O

The Super I/O Aspeed AST 2500 provides a high-speed, 16550 compatible serial
communication port (UART), which supports serial infrared communication. The UART
includes send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control
capability, and a processor interrupt system. The UART provides legacy speed with baud
rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or
1 Mb/s, supporting higher speed modems.

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power
Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through a SMI
or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

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1.8 Advanced Power Management

The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard.

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)

Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power
Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power
management for maximum energy effi ciency. Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 2.0/3.0
is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have
IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

Note: Support for IPNM 2.0/3.0 support is dependent on the power supply used in
the system.

Management Engine (ME)

The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides
Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different
from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your
motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally
suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.

• Handle the board by 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 antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure that your chassis provides excellent conductivity be-

tween the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.

• Use only the correct type of CMOS onboard battery as specifi ed by the manufacturer. Do

not install the CMOS battery upside down, which may result in a possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking
the motherboard, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.

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2.2 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure
that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match.
Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are
highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that
the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.

Philips
Screwdriver
(1)

Tools Needed

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Standoffs (8)
Only if Needed

Location of Mounting Holes

Notes: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use

a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary
measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard to
the chassis.

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Installing the Motherboard

1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis.

2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location.

3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the
motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard
components.

6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting hole on
the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.

7. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.

8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.

Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or components might
look different from those shown in this manual.

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2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label

area of the CPU or CPU socket. Also, improper CPU installation or socket misalignment can
cause serious damage to the CPU or motherboard which may result in RMA repairs. Please
read and follow all instructions thoroughly before installing your CPU and heatsink.

Notes:

• Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or

changing any hardware components. Please note that the processor and heatsink should
be assembled together fi rst to form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), and then install
the entire PHM into the CPU socket.

• When you receive a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the

plastic CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise,
contact your retailer immediately.

• Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.

• Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the fi rst page of this

chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.

The Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Series Processors

Note: The 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processors contain two models: the F model

processors and the Non-F model processors. This motherboard only supports non-F
model processors.

Intel Processor (Non-F Model)

Note: All graphics, drawings, and pictures shown in this manual are for illustration only.

The components that came with your machine may or may not look exactly the same
as those shown in this manual.

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Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly

The processor socket assembly contains 1) the Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor,

2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket.

1. The 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx
Processor

(The 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processor)

2. Narrow processor clip (the plastic processor package carrier used for the CPU)

3. Dust Cover

4. CPU Socket

(for the non-F Model)

Note: Be sure to cover the CPU socket with the dust cover when the CPU is not in-

stalled.

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Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip,
and 3) the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor.

1. Heatsink

2. Narrow processor clip

3. Intel Processor

4. Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

Note: If an F model CPU is procrssor is used, be sure to install it on CPU Socket#1.

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Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create
the Processor Package Assembly

To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below.

1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor
clip. Also locate notch B and notch C on the processor clip.

2. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle on the substrate of the CPU. Also, locate
notch B and notch C on the CPU as shown below.

3. Align pin 1 (the triangle on the substrate) of the CPU with pin 1 (the triangle) of
the narrow processor clip. Once they are aligned, carefully insert the CPU into the
processor clip by sliding notch B of the CPU into notch B of the processor clip, and

sliding notch C of the CPU into notch C of the processor clip.

4. Examine all corners of the CPU to ensure that it is properly seated on the processor
clip. Once the CPU is securely attached to the processor clip, the processor package
assembly is created.

Note: Please exercise extreme caution when handling the CPU. Do not touch the
CPU LGA-lands to avoid damaging the LGA-lands or the CPU. Be sure to wear ESD
gloves when handling components.

CPU (Upside Down)
w/CPU LGA Lands up

Align Notch B of the CPU
and Notch B of the Processor Clip

Align CPU Pin 1

C

Align Notch C of the CPU
and Notch C of the Processor Clip

B

Allow Notch C to
latch on to CPU

A

Pin 1

C

C

B

CPU/Heatsink Package
(Upside Down)

A

Allow Notch B to
latch on to CPU

B

A

Processor Package Carrier (w/CPU mounted

on the Processor Clip)

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Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to
Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the
previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto
the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).

1. Locate "1" on the heatsink label and the triangular corner next to it on the heatsink.
With your index fi nger pressing against the screw at this triangular corner, carefully hold
and turn the heatsink upside down with the thermal-grease side facing up. Remove the
protective thermal fi lm if present, and apply the proper amount of the thermal grease
as needed. (Skip this step if you have a new heatsink because the necessary thermal
grease is pre-applied in the factory.)

2. Holding the processor package assembly at the center edge, turn it upside down. With
the thermal-grease side facing up, locate the hollow triangle located at the corner of the
processor carrier assembly ("a" in the graphic). Note a larger hole and plastic mounting
clicks located next to the hollow triangle. Also locate another set of mounting clicks and
a larger hole at the diagonal corner
of the same (reverse) side of the
processor carrier assembly ("b" in
the graphic).

3. With the back of heatsink and
the reverse side of the processor
package assembly facing up, align
the triangular corner on the heatsink
("A" in the graphic) against the
mounting clips next to the hollow
triangle ("a") on the processor
package assembly.

4. Also align the triangular corner ("B")
at the diagonal side of the heatsink
with the corresponding clips on the
processor package assembly ("b").

Triangle on the CPU

Triangle on the
Processor Clip

Non-Fabric CPU and Processor Clip

(Upside Down)

b

d

B

a

D

Heatsink

(Upside Down)

A

On Locations of (C, D), the notches

snap onto the heat sink’s

B

c

C

mounting holes

5. Once the mounting clips on the
processor package assembly
are properly aligned with the
corresponding holes on the back
of heatsink, securely attach the
heatsink to the processor package
assembly by snapping the mounting
clips at the proper places on the
heatsink to create the processor
heatsink module (PHM).

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D

A

On Locations (A, B), the notches
snap onto the heatsink’s sides

C

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Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation

This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket
contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate.
These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

CPU Socket w/Dust Cover On

Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket

Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket, exposing the CPU socket and socket pins as
shown on the illustration below.

Note: Do not touch the socket pins to avoid damaging them, causing the CPU to
malfunction.

Dusk Cover

Remove the dust cover from

the CPU socket. Do not

touch the socket pins!

Socket Pins

SKX CPU Socket

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Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the
instructions, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the
CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the
instructions below.

2. Locate the triangle (pin 1) on the CPU socket, and locate the triangle (pin 1) at the
corner of the PHM that is closest to "1." (If you have diffi culty locating pin 1 of the PHM,
turn the PHM upside down. With the LGA-lands side facing up, you will note the hollow
triangle located next to a screw at the corner. Turn the PHM right side up, and you will
see a triangle marked on the processor clip at the same corner of hollow triangle.)

3. Carefully align pin 1 (the triangle) on the the PHM against pin 1 (the triangle) on the
CPU socket.

4. Once they are properly aligned, insert the two diagonal oval holes on the heatsink into
the guiding posts.

5. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, install four screws into the mounting holes on the
socket to securely attach the PHM onto the motherboard starting with the screw marked
"1" (in the sequence of 1, 2, 3, and 4).

Note: Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws to avoid damaging the
LGA-lands and the processor.

Oval C

Use a torque

Oval D

Large Guiding Post

T30 Torx Driver

of 12 lbf

#4

#1

#2

Small Guiding Post

Printed Triangle

Mounting the Processor Heatsink Module

into the CPU socket (on the motherboard)

#3

Tighten the screws in the

sequence of 1, 2, 3, 4 (top 3 quarter view)

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Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the
Motherboard

Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power
outlet.

1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to
loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2,

1).

2. After all four screws are removed, wiggle the PHM gently and pull it up to remove it
from the socket.

Note: To properly remove the processor heatsink module, be sure to loosen and re­move the screws on the PHM in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1 as shown below.

#1

Removing the screws in
the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1

#4

#2

#3

Printed Triangle on Motherboard

CPU Socket

After removing the screws,

lift the Processor Heatsink
Module off the CPU socket.

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2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Warning! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any

possible damage. Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

Memory Support

The motherboard supports up to 2TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load
Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), Registered DIMM (RDIMM),
Non-Volatile DIMM (NV-DIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
in 16 slots. The black DIMM slots are reserved for future NVDIMM support. Populating the
DDR4 memory module in 2DPC system confi guration on this motherboard will affect memory
bandwidth performance. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules
of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory
performance.

Memory Installation Sequence

Memory modules for this motherboards are populated using the "Fill First" method. The blue
memory slot of each channel is considered the "fi rst DIMM module" of the channel, and the
black slot, the second module of the channel. When installing memory modules, be sure to
populate the blue memory slots fi rst and then populate the black slots. To maximize memory
capacity, please populate all DIMM slots on the motherboard, including all blue slots and
black slots.

General Memory Population Requirements

1. Be sure to use the memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard.
Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.

2. Using unbalanced memory topology such as populating two DIMMs in one channel while
populating one DIMM in another channel on the same motherboard will result in reduced
memory performance.

3. Populating memory slots with a pair of DIMM modules of the same type and size will
result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

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DDR4 Memory Support (for 2-Slot Per-Channel Confi guration)

Ranks

DIMM Capacity

Type

RDIMM SRx4 8 GB 16 GB 2666 2666

RDIMM SRx8 4 GB 8 GB 2666 2666

RDIMM DRx8 8 GB 16 GB 2666 2666

RDIMM DRx4 16 GB 32 GB 2666 2666

RDIMM 3Ds QRX4 N/A 2H-64GB 2666 2666

RDIMM 3Ds 8RX4 N/A 4H-128GB 2666 2666

LRDIMM QRx4 32 GB 64 GB 2666 2666

LRDIMM 3Ds

Per

DIMM

and Data

Width

QRX4 N/A 2H-64GB 2666 2666

8Rx4 N/A 4H-128 GB 2666 2666

(GB)

4 Gb 8 Gb 1.2 V 1.2 V

Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel (DPC)

2 Slots per Channel

1DPC (1-DIMM per Channel) 2DPC (2-DIMM per Channel)

DDR4 Memory Support (for 1-Slot Per-Channel Confi guration)

Ranks

DIMM Capacity

Type

RDIMM SRx4 8 GB 16 GB 2666

RDIMM SRx8 4 GB 8 GB 2666

RDIMM DRx8 8 GB 16 GB 2666

RDIMM DRx4 16 GB 32 GB 2666

RDIMM 3Ds QRX4 N/A 2H-64GB 2666

RDIMM 3Ds 8RX4 N/A 4H-128GB 2666

LRDIMM QRx4 32 GB 64 GB 2666

LRDIMM 3Ds

Per

DIMM

and Data

Width

QRX4 N/A 2H-64GB 2666

8Rx4 N/A 4H-128 GB 2666

(GB)

4 Gb 8 Gb 1.2 V

Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel (DPC)

1 Slot per Channel

1DPC (1-DIMM per Channel)

DIMM Population Requirements for the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx
Processors

For optimal memory performance, follow the tables below when populating memory modules.

Key Parameters for DIMM Confi gurations

Parameters Possible Values

Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6

Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)

DIMM Type RDIMM (w/ECC), LRDIMM, 3DS-LRDIMM

DIMM Construction

• non-3DS RDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (2RX4), C (1RX4), D (1RX8), E (2RX8)

• 3DS RDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (4RX4)

• non-3DS LRDIMM Raw Cards: D/E (4RX4)

• 3DS LRDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (8RX4)

General Population Requirements

DIMM Mixing Rules

• Please populate all memory modules with DDR4 DIMMs only.

• X4 and X8 DIMMs can be mixed in the same channel.

• Mixing of LRDIMMs and RDIMMs is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, and across different sockets.

• Mixing of non-3DS and 3DS LRDIMM is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, and across different sockets.

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Memory Population Table

Note: Unbalanced memory confi guration decreases memory performance and is not
recommended for Supermicro motherboards.

Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboard w/16 DIMM Slots Onboard

When 1 CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence

1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1

1 CPU & 2 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1

1 CPU & 3 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1

1 CPU & 4 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1

1 CPU & 5 DIMMs

(Unbalanced: not recom-

mended)

1 CPU & 6 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1

1 CPU & 7 DIMMs

(Unbalanced: not recom-

mended)

1 CPU & 8 DIMMs

(Unbalanced: not recom-

mended)

When 2 CPUs are used: Memory Population Sequence

2 CPUs & 2 DIMMs

2 CPUs & 4 DIMMs

2 CPUs & 6 DIMMs

2 CPUs & 8 DIMMs

2 CPUs & 10 DIMMs

2 CPUs & 12 DIMMs

2 CPUs & 14 DIMMs

(Unbalanced: not recom-

mended)

2 CPUs & 16 DIMMs

(Unbalanced: not recom-

mended)

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1

CPU1:P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMD2/P1-DIMMD1/P1­DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1

CPU1: P1-DIMMA1
CPU2: P2-DIMMA1

CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1
CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1
CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1

CPU1: P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1
CPU2: P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1
CPU2: P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1
CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1
CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMA2/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1

CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMD2/P1-DIMMD1/P1­DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1
CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMA2/P2-DIMMD2/P2-DIMMD1/P2­DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1

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DIMM Installation

1. Insert DIMM modules in the following
the instructions provided in the previous
section. For the system to work properly,
please use memory modules of the same
type and speed on the motherboard.

2. Push the release tabs outwards on both
ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the
receptive point on the memory slot.

4. Align the notches on both ends of the
module against the receptive points on the
ends of the slot.

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5. Use two thumbs together to press the
notches on both ends of the module
straight down into the slot until the module
snaps into place.

6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions
to secure the DIMM module into the slot.

DIMM Module Removal

Press the release tabs on both ends of the
DIMM socket to release the DIMM module
from the socket as shown in the drawing on
the right.

Notches

Release Tabs

Warnings: 1. Please do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends

of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the DIMM module or the DIMM socket.

2. Please handle DIMM modules with care. Carefully follow all the instructions given on Page
1 of this chapter to prevent ESD-related damages to your memory modules or components.

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2.5 Rear I/O Ports

See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear
of the motherboard.

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I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions

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1 543

Rear I/O Ports

# Description

1. USB 0 (3.0)

2. USB 1 (3.0)

3. Unit Identifi er (UID) Switch (JUIDB1)

4. VGA

5. IPMI_LAN

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VGA Port

The onboard VGA port is located next to IPMI LAN on the I/O back panel. Use this connection
for VGA display.

Serial Port

A COM port (COM1) is located next to the VGA port on the motherboard. This COM port
provides serial communication support. See the table below for pin defi nitions.

COM Port

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

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1. VGA Port

2. COM 1

1

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

Two USB 3.0 port (USB0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. Connect appropriate cables
here to use USB support. (USB cables are not included).

Back Panel USB (3.0)

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition

1 VBUS 10 Power

2 D- 11 USB 2.0 Differential Pair

3D+ 12

4 Ground 13 Ground of PWR Return

5 StdA_SSRX- 14 SuperSpeed Receiver

6 StdA_SSRX+ 15 Differential Pair

7 GND_DRAIN 16 Ground for Signal Return

8 StdA_SSTX- 17 SuperSpeed Transmitter

9 StdA_SSTX+ 18 Differential Pair

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2. USB1 (3.0)

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Unit Identifi er Switch/UID LED Indicator

A Unit Identifi er (UID) switch (JUIDB1) and a UID LED Indicator (UID_LED1) are located on
the rear side of the system. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED indicator will be
turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED. The UID Indicator provides easy
identifi cation of a system unit that may be in need of service.

Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information
on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.
supermicro.com.

UID Switch

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 Button In

4 Button In

Color Status

Blue: On Unit Identifi ed

UID LED

Pin Defi nitions

Ethernet Ports

An IPMI dedicated LAN that supports Gigabit LAN is located next to the VGA port on the I/O
back panel. This LAN port is supported by the onboard AST 2500 BMC and accepts an RJ45
type cable. Refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.

LAN Ports

Pin Defi nition

Pin# Defi nition

1 P2V5SB 10 SGND

2

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BAR CODE

1

2 TD0+ 11 Act LED

3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB

4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED

5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

6 TD2+ 15 Ground

7 TD2- 16 Ground

8 TD3+ 17 Ground

9 TD3- 18 Ground

(NC: No Connection)

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

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2. IPMI_LAN

3. Front UID LED

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2.6 Connectors

Power & Front Panel Control Connector

SMCI-Propietary Power Connector

An SMCI proprietary power & front panel control connector is located at JHS1 on the
motherboard. This connector is reserved for an SMCI proprietary server use only.

IPMI_LAN

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1
HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

FAN3

VGA

COM1

P1-DIMMA1

UID_LED1

JUIDB1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

1. SMCI-proprietary PWR

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

1

S1

P2-DIMMF1

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

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Headers

Onboard Fan Header

One 4-pin fan headers (FAN3) are located on the motherboard to provide CPU/system
cooling. These fan headers support both 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans; however, onboard fan
speed control is available only when all 4-pin fans are used in the motherboard. Fan speed
control is supported by a thermal management setting in the BMC (Baseboard Management
Controller). See the table below for pin defi nitions.

Fan Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition

1 Ground (Black)

2 +12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM Control

1

IPMI_LAN

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1
HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

FAN3

VGA

COM1

P1-DIMMA1

UID_LED1

JUIDB1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

1. FAN3

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

S1

P2-DIMMF1

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

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TPM Header

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is
available from a third-party vendor. The TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that
supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny
access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. See the table
below for pin defi nitions.

IPMI_LAN

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition

1 P3V3 2 SPI_TPM_CS_N

3 PCI_RESET_N 4 SPI_PCH_MISO

5 SPI_PCH_CLK 6 Ground

7 SPI_PCH_MOSI 8 x

9 P3V3_STBY 10 IRQ_TPM_SPI_N

1. TPM/Port 80 Header

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

I-SATA0~3

SXB1

P5 S20

JHS1

BIOS
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P4

S1

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

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RAID Key Header

A RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. RAID key is used to support
NVMe SDD. Please refer to the layout below for JRK1 location.

RAID Key Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition

1 Ground

2 P3V3_STBY

3 Ground

4 RAID_KEY

IPMI_LAN

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

1. RAID Key

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

SXB1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

S1

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

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I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports

The X11DPT-PS has six I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0-3, I-SATA4/I-SATA5) and six S-SATA
(S-SATA0-5) on the motherboard. These SATA ports are supported by the Intel C621 chipset.
I-SATA0-3 are supported on SXB2, and S-SATA0-5 are supported on SXB1. I-SATA4/ I-SATA5
can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs, which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with
power pins built in, and do not require external power cables. Supermicro SuperDOMs are
backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power
cables. All these SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the
connections of Parallel ATA.

SATA 3.0 Port

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

IPMI_LAN

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

2

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

3

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

4

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

1. I-SATA0-3

2. I-SATA4 (SuperDOM)

3. I-SATA5 (SuperDOM)

4. S-SATA0-5

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

S1

P2-DIMMF1

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

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2.7 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work

To modify the operation of the motherboard, 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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram
at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for
jumper locations.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Setting

3 2 1

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CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper
consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS.

To Clear CMOS

1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).

2. Remove the cover of the chassis to access the motherboard.

3. Remove the onboard battery from the motherboard.

4. Short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four
seconds.

5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).

6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s), and power on the system.

Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.

Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

USB 0/1 (3.0)

FAN3

VGA

BMC_HB_LED

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

COM1

BATTERY

1

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

PCH

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

UID_LED1

JUIDB1

BMC

JSDCARD1

BIOS

BMC SD CARD

JWD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JCPLD1

JRK1

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

P1-DIMMF1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

JBT1 contact pads

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

IPMI_LAN

JVRM1/JVRM2

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

I-SATA0~3

BIOS
LICENSE

1. Clear CMOS

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

JHS1

P4

P5 S20

S1

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

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Manufacturing Mode Select

Close JPME1 to bypass SPI fl ash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing
Mode, which will allow you to fl ash the system fi rmware from a host server to modify system
settings. See the table below for jumper settings.

Manufacturing Mode Select

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Normal (Default)

Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

IPMI_LAN

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

1. ME Select

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

S1

P2-DIMMF1

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

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Watch Dog

JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system
when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the
system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt
signal for the application that hangs. Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS. The default
setting is Reset.

Note: When Watch Dog is enabled, the user needs to write their own application
software to disable it.

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

IPMI_LAN

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

1. Watch Dog Enable

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

S1

P2-DIMMF1

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

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2.8 LED Indicators

IPMI-Dedicated LAN LEDs

A dedicated IPMI LAN, located on the I/O back panel, has two LED indicators. The amber
LED on the right of the IPMI LAN port indicates activity, while the LED on the left indicates
the speed of the connection. See the table below for more information.

Link LED Activity LED

IPMI_LAN Activity LED (Right)

LED State

Color Status Defi nition

Amber Flashing Active

IPMI_LAN Link LED

LED State (Left)

LED Color Defi nition

Off 10 Mbps, or No Connection

Green 100 Mbps

Amber 1 Gbps

1

IPMI_LAN

FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

PHY

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMC1

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

UID_LED1

VGA

JUIDB1

COM1

BMC

BIOS

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

JSDCARD1

BMC SD CARD

JCPLD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JRK1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

1. IPMI-Dedicated LAN LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

P1-DIMMF1

SXB1

P5 S20

JHS1

P4

S1

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

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BMC Heartbeat LED

BMC_HB_LED is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning
normally. See the table below for the LED status.

BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator

LED Color Defi nition

Green:

Blinking

BMC Normal

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to
show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin defi nitions.

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pins Defi nition

IPMI_LAN

BMC_HB_LED

JVRM1/JVRM2

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB3_1

MAC CODE

BATTERY

BAR CODE

BT1
JBT1

HDD_LED

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SXB3_2

P1-DIMMC1

FAN3

VGA

PHY

COM1

1

2

PCH

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMA2

P1-DIMMB1

UID_LED1

JUIDB1

BMC

JSDCARD1

BIOS

BMC SD CARD

USB 0/1 (3.0)

JWD1

SIOM:CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSIOM1

JPME1

JCPLD1

JRK1

P1-DIMMF1

P1-DIMME1

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMD2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SXB4

13 3.3V Stdby

14 HDD Active

1. BMC Heartbeat LED

2. HDD_LED

SXB2

CPU2 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTPM1

I-SATA4

I-SATA0~3

I-SATA5

BIOS
LICENSE

CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

S-SATA0~5

SXB1

P4

P5 S20

JHS1

S1

P2-DIMMD1

P2-DIMMD2

P2-DIMME1

P2-DIMMF1

CPU1

X11DPT-PS

Rev. 1.10

CPU2

P2-DIMMC1

P2-DIMMB1

P2-DIMMA1

P2-DIMMA2

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the
procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/
or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC
power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Check that the power LED on the motherboard is on.

2. Make sure that the power connector is connected to your power supply.

3. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and chassis.

4. Disconnect all cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and
mouse.

5. Remove all add-on cards.

6. Install a CPU, a heatsink*, and connect the internal speaker (if available) and the power
LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper settings as well. (Make sure that the heatsink
is fully seated.)

7. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as recommended by the manufacturer.
To avoid possible explosion, do not install the CMOS battery upside down.

No Power

1. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and the chassis.

2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.

3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.

4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.

5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. If it is too old, replace it with a new one.

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System Boot Failure (Available when an Internal Speaker is
Installed)

If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the
power is turned on, check the following:

1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.

• If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there

is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.

• If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and

contacting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1). Refer to chapter 2.

2. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Make
sure that system power is on and that memory error beeps are activated.

3. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system boots, check for
bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure
in this Chapter.

Memory Errors

1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.

2. Confi rm that you are using the correct memory. Also, it is recommended that you use
the same memory type and speed for all DIMMs in the system. See Section 2.4 for
memory details.

3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots and noting
the results.

4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.

Losing the System's Setup Confi guration

1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply
may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.6 for
details on recommended power supplies.

2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. If is too lod, replace it with a new one.

3. If the above steps do not fi x the setup confi guration problem, contact your vendor for
repairs.

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When the System Becomes Unstable

A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following:

1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest
BIOS installed in your system.

2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the
modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.

Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for
memory and CPU support and updates.

3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the
bad HDDs with good ones.

4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and CPU/
system fans, etc., work properly. Check the hardware monitoring settings in the IPMI
to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also
check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it is not on.

5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to
the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our
website for more information on the minimum power requirements.

6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.

B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following:

1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working
properly, including boot devices such as CD.

2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working
properly.

3. Using the minimum confi guration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary
components (starting with add-on cards fi rst), and use the minimum confi guration (but
with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the
steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in
question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.
Replace a bad component with a good one.

5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several items at the
same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.

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6. To fi nd out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the
system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the
component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is
good and the old system has problems.

3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a
motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to fi rst check with
your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible
problem(s) with the specifi c system confi guration that was sold to you.

1. Please review the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Questions'
(FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website before contacting
Technical Support.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all BIOS can be
fl ashed. Availability of BIOS upgrading is dependent on the boot block modifi cation
codes.

3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting
us for technical support:

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your system fi rst

boots up)

• System confi guration

An example of a Technical Support form is posted on our website.

Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when
contacting our technical support department by e-mail.

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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The X11DPT-PS motherboard supports up to 2666 MT/s DDR4 ECC LRDIMM/

RDIMM/NVDIMM memory. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing

any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our website at

supermicro.com

update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS
fi le to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer
than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip fi le and the .exe fi le. If
you choose the zip BIOS fi le, please unzip the BIOS fi le onto a bootable USB device. Run
the batch fi le using the format FLASH.BAT fi lename.rom from your bootable USB device to
fl ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.

. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to

http://www.

Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off switch?

Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power Button Mode

setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard will have instant off capabilities
as long as the BIOS has control of the system. When the Standby or Suspend feature is
enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such as during memory count (the fi rst screen
that appears when the system is turned on), the momentary on/off switch must be held for
more than four seconds to shut down the system. This feature is required to implement the
ACPI features on the motherboard.

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3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.

2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to
unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.

4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged
battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery
in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local
hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue below:

2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.

3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to
ensure that the battery is securely locked.

Important: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.

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3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any
warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA
number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed
prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that
must be mailed when service is complete.

For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (

support/rma/

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in
shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of
products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor fi rst for any product problems.

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Chapter 4

UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11DPT-PS motherboard. The
BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl ash program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual
Download area of our website for any changes to BIOS that may not be refl ected in
this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the <Delete> key while the system is booting up. (In
most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few
cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS menu option
is described in this manual.

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be confi gured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be confi gured. The right frame displays the key
legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
(Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or
change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

A "

" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter> key will

open the list of settings within that submenu.

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these
hot keys (<F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time during
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4.2 Main Setup

When you fi rst enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can
always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The
Main BIOS setup screen is shown below. The following Main menu items will be displayed:

System Date/System Time

Use this feature to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System
Time using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move

between fi elds. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY 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.
The date's default value is 01/01/2014 after RTC reset.

Supermicro X11DPT-PS

BIOS Version

This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

Build Date

This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.

CPLD Version

This item displays the version of the CPLD (Complex-Programmable Logical Device) used
in the system.

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Memory Information

Total Memory

This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

Memory Speed

This item displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

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4.3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations

Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the
submenu items:

Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an incorrect
DRAM frequency, or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.



Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen between displaying POST messages or the OEM logo
at bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the
OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note: POST message is always displayed regardless of the item setting.

Option ROM Messages

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use
the current AddOn ROM display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display
mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On.

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Wait For 'F1' If Error

Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.

INT19 Trap Response

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is
set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup
immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as
bootable disks. If this item is set to Postponed, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not
capture Interrupt 19 immediately and allow the drives attached to these adaptors to function
as bootable devices at bootup. The options are Immediate and Postponed.

Re-try Boot

When EFI (Expansible Firmware Inter face) Boot is selected, the system BIOS will automatically
reboot the system from an EFI boot device after an initial boot failure. Select Legacy Boot to
allow the BIOS to automatically reboot the system from a Legacy boot device after an initial
boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Install Windows 7 USB Support

Select Enabled to install Windows 7 and the XHCI drivers for USB keyboard/mouse support.
After you've installed the Windows 7 and XHCI drivers, be sure to set this feature to "Disabled"
(default). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O Port 61h-Bit 4 emulation support to enhance system performance. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Confi guration

Watch Dog Function

Select Enabled to allow the Watch Dog timer to reboot the system when it is inactive for more
than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for
the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system
power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system
to resume its last power state before a power loss. The options are Power-On,
Stay-Off and Last State.

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Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4
Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power
button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon
as the user presses the power button. The options are 4 Seconds Override and Instant Off.

Throttle on Power Fail

Select Enabled to decrease system power input by throttling CPU frequency when the power
supply fails. The options are Enabled and Disabled.



CPU Confi guration

Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc-

tion.



Processor Confi guration

The following CPU information will be displayed:

• Processor BSP Revision

• Processor Socket

• Processor ID

• Processor Frequency

• Processor Max Ratio

• Processor Min Ratio

• Microcode Revision

• L1 Cache RAM

• L2 Cache RAM

• L3 Cache RAM

• Processor 0 Version

• Processor 1 Version

Hyper-Threading (ALL)

Select Enable to use Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The
options are Enable and Disable.

Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)

Select Enable to enable Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the processor to
designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where
it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from fl ooding illegal codes to overwhelm the
processor, damaging the system during a virus attack. The options are Enable and Disable.
(Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.)

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Intel Virtualization Technology

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow the I/O device assignments
to be directly reported to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) 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 networking and data­sharing. The settings are Enable and Disable.

PPIN Control

Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system.
The options are Unlock/Enable and Unlock/Disable.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If this feature is set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and
instructions from the main memory to the Level 2 (L2) cache to improve CPU performance.
The options are Disable and Enable.

Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select
Disable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options are Disable and

Enable.

Note: Please power off and reboot the system for the changes you've made to take

effect. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If this feature is set to Enable, the DCU (Data Cache Unit) streamer prefetcher will prefetch
data streams from the cache memory to the DCU (Data Cache Unit) to speed up data
accessing and processing for CPU performance enhancement. The options are Disable and

Enable.

DCU IP Prefetcher

If this feature is set to Enable, the IP prefetcher in the DCU (Data Cache Unit) will prefetch
IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are

Enable and Disable.

LLC Prefetch

If this feature is set to Enable, LLC (hardware cache) prefetching on all threads will be
supported. The options are Disable and Enable.

Extended APIC (Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)

Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned
256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth. When this feature is set to Enable, the APIC ID
will be expanded from 8 bits to 16 bits to provide 512 APIDs to each thread to enhance CPU
performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

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AES-NI

Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to
ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable.



Advanced Power Management Confi guration

CPU P State Control

SpeedStep (PStates)

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust
processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat
dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information. The options are Disable
and Enable.

EIST PSD Function (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable)

Use this feature to confi gure the processor's P-State coordination settings. During a P-State,
the voltage and frequency of the processor will be reduced when it is in operation. This
makes the processor more energy effi cient, resulting in further energy gains. The options
are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW-ANY.

Turbo Mode (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable)

Select Enable for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specifi ed by the
manufacturer. The options are Disable and Enable.



Hardware PM (Power Management) State Control

Hardware P-States

If this feature is set to Disable, hardware will choose a P-state setting for the system based
on an OS request. If this feature is set to Native Mode, hardware will choose a P-state
setting based on OS guidance. If this feature is set to Native Mode with No Legacy Support,
hardware will choose a P-state setting independently without OS guidance. The options
are Disable, Native Mode, Out of Band Mode, and Native Mode with No Legacy Support.



CPU C State Control

Autonomous Core C-State

Select Enable to support Autonomous Core C-State control which will allow the processor
core to control its C-State setting automatically and independently. The options are Enable
and Disable.

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CPU C6 Report

Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 state (ACPI C3) to the operating
system. During the CPU C6 state, power to all caches is turned off. The options are Auto,
Enable, and Disable.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will signifi cantly reduce the
CPU's power consumption by minimizing CPU's clock cycles and reduce voltage during a
"Halt State." The options are Disable and Enable.



Package C State Control

Package C State

Use this feature to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state,
C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, No Limit, and Auto.



CPU T State Control

Software Controlled T-States

If this feature is set to Enable, CPU throttling settings will be supported by the software of
the system. The options are Disable and Enable.



Chipset Confi guration

Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc-

tion.



North Bridge

This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.



UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) Confi guration

This section displays the following UPI General Confi guration information:

• Number of CPU

• Number of IIO

• Current UPI Link Speed

• Current UPI Link Frequency

• UPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit

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• UPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit

• UPI PCI-E Confi guration Base/Size

Degrade Precedence

Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect
connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in
confl ict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in confl ict.
The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.

Link L0p Enable

Select Enable to enable Link L0p. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

Link L1 Enable

Select Enable to enable Link L1 (Level 1 link). The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

IO Directory Cache

Select Enable for the IODC (I/O Directory Cache) to generate snoops instead of generating
memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores). Select Auto for the IODC to
generate snoops (instead of memory lockups) for WCiLF (Cores). The options are Disable,
Auto, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Remote
InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WViLF.

Isoc Mode

Select Enable to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements.
This feature is especially important for Virtualization Technology. The options are Disable,
Enable, and Auto.



Memory Confi guration

Enforce POR

Select POR to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 memory frequency and voltage
programming. The options are POR and Disable.

Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The
options are Auto, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, and 2666.

Data Scrambling for NVDIMM

Select Enable to enable data scrambling for onboard NVDIMM memory to enhance system
performance and security. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.

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Data Scrambling for DDR4

Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR4 memory to enhance system performance
and security. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.

tCCD_L Relaxation

If this feature is set to Enable, SPD (Serial Presence Detect) will override tCCD_L ("Column
to Column Delay-Long", or “Command to Command Delay-Long” on the column side.) If
this feature is set to Disable, tCCD_L will be enforced based on the memory frequency.
The options are Enable and Disable.

Enable ADR

Select Enable for ADR (Automatic Diagnostic Repository) support to enhance memory
performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

2X Refresh

Select Enable for memory 2X refresh support to enhance memory performance. The options
are Enable and Auto.



Memory Topology

This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the
BIOS.

• P1 DIMMA1/P1 DIMMA2 to P1 DIMMF1/P1 DIMMF2

• P2 DIMMA1/P2 DIMMA2 to P2 DIMMF1/P2 DIMMF2



Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Confi guration

Use this submenu to confi gure the following Memory RAS settings.

Static Virtual Lockstep Mode

Select Enable to support Static Virtual Lockstep mode to enhance memory performance.
The options are Enable and Disable.

Mirror Mode

Use this feature to confi gure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules
installed in the system which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to
increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half. The options are

Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM.

UEFI ARM Mirror

If this feature is set to Enable, mirror mode confi guration settings for UEFI-based Address
Range memory will be activated upon system boot. This will create a duplicate copy of data

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stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity
into half. The options are Disable and Enable.

Memory Rank Sparing

Select Enable to support memory-rank sparing to optimize memory performance. The
options are Enable and Disable.

Note: This item will not be available when memory mirror mode is enabled.

Correctable Error Threshold

Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting
is 10.

SDDC Plus One

Select Enable for SDDC (Single Device Data Correction) Plus One support, which will
increase the reliability and serviceability of your system memory. The options are Enable
and Disable.

ADDDC (Adaptive Double Device Data Correction) Sparing

Select Enable for ADDDC sparing support to enhance memory performance. The options
are Enable and Disable.

Patrol Scrub

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors
detected in a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original
source). When this item is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line
every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method,
roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are

Enable and Disable.

Patrol Scrub Interval

Use this item to specify the number of hours (between 0 to 24) required for the system to
complete a full patrol scrubbing. Enter 0 for patrol scrubbing to be performed automatically.
The default setting is 24.

Note: This item is hidden when Patrol Scrub item is set to Disable.



IIO Confi guration

EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Features

When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a processor
will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.

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CPU1 Confi guration/CPU2 Confi guration



IOU0 (IIO PCIe Br1)

This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user.
The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

IOU1 (IIO PCIe Br2)

This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user.
The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

IOU2 (IIO PCIe Br3)

This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user.
The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

MCP0 (IIO PCIe Br4)

This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user.
The options are x16 and Auto.

MCP1 (IIO PCIe Br5)

This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user.
The options are x16 and Auto.



CPU1 PCI-E Br0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI (Available for CPU 1 Confi guration

only)

Link Speed

This feature confi gures the link speed of a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user. The options
are Auto, Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3
(Generation 3) (8 GT/s)

The following information will be displayed as well:

• PCI-E Port Link Status

• PCI-E Port Link Max

• PCI-E Port Link Speed

PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size (Available for CPU 1 Confi guration only)

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a
PCI-E device specifi ed by to user to enhance system performance. The options are Auto,
128B, and 256B.

IOAT Confi guration

Disable TPH (TLP Processing Hint)

TPH is used for data-tagging with a destination ID and a few important attributes. It can
send critical data to a particular cache without writing through to memory. Select No in this

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item for TLP Processing Hint support, which will allow a "TPL request" to provide "hints"
to help optimize the processing of each transaction occurred in the target memory space.
The options are Yes and No.

Prioritize TPH (TLP Processing Hint)

Select Yes to prioritize the TPL requests that will allow the "hints" to be sent to help facilitate
and optimize the processing of certain transactions in the system memory. The options are
Enable and Disable.

Relaxed Ordering

Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support which will allow certain transactions to
violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI and to be completed prior to other transactions that
have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.



Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting
the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR
ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms,
providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The
options are Enable and Disable.

Interrupt Remapping

Select Enable for Interrupt Remapping support to enhance system performance. The
options are Enable and Disable.

PassThrough DMA

Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access)
to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

ATS

Select Enable to enable ATS (Address Translation Services) support for the Non-Iscoh VT-d
engine to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

Posted Interrupt

Select Enable to support VT_D Posted Interrupt which will allow external interrupts to be
sent directly from a direct-assigned device to a client machine in non-root mode to improve
virtualization effi ciency by simplifying interrupt migration and lessening the need of physical
interrupts. The options are Enable and Disable.

Coherency Support (Non-Isoch)

Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access)
to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

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

IIO-PCIE Express Global Options

The section allows the user to confi gure the following PCI-E global options:

PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable

Select Yes to disable the PCI-E Completion Time-out settings. The options are Yes, No,
and Per-Port.

South Bridge

The following South Bridge information will display:

• USB Module Version

• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support
if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available
for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

XHCI Hand-Off

This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible
Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the
XHCI driver. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete
legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB
devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.



Server ME (Management Engine) Confi guration

This feature displays the following system ME confi guration settings.

General ME Confi guration

Operational Firmware Version

Backup Firmware Version

Recovery Firmware Version

ME Firmware Status #1/ME Firmware Status #2

Current State

Error Code

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PCH SATA Confi guration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA
devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items:

SATA Controller

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
The options are Enable and Disable.

Confi gure SATA as (Available when the item above: SATA Controller is set to
enabled)

Select AHCI to confi gure a SATA drive specifi ed by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID
to confi gure a SATA drive specifi ed by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and
RAID. (Note: This item is hidden when the SATA Controller item is set to Disabled.)

SATA HDD Unlock

Select Enable to unlock SATA HDD password in the OS. The options are Enable and Disable.

SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select (Available when the item "Confi gure SATA as" is set
to "RAID")

This feature allows the user to decide which controller should be used for system boot. The
options are None, SATA Controller, sSATA Controller, and Both.

Aggressive Link Power Management

When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the
SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of
I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options
are Enable and Disable.

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when the item "Confi gure SATA as"
is set to "RAID")

Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for
system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy.

SATA Port 0 - SATA Port 7

Hot Plug

Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a selected SATA port
which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down
the system. The options are Enable and Disable.

Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the SATA device installed on the SATA
port specifi ed by the user to start a COMRESET initialization. The options are Enable and
Disable.

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SATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the device installed on the SATA port selected by the user should
be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive
and Solid State Drive.



PCH sSATA Confi guration

When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the sSATA
devices that are supported by the PCH sSATA controller and displays the following items:

sSATA Controller

This item enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel SCU. The
options are Enable and Disable.

Confi gure sSATA as

Select AHCI to confi gure an sSATA drive specifi ed by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID
to confi gure an sSATA drive specifi ed by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI
and RAID. (Note: This item is hidden when the sSATA Controller item is set to Disabled.)

SATA HDD Unlock

Select Enable to unlock sSATA HDD password in the OS. The options are Enable and Disable.

SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select (Available when the item "Confi gure SATA as" is set
to "RAID")

This feature allows the user to decide which controller should be used for system boot. The
options are None, SATA Controller, sSATA Controller, and Both.

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

When this item is set to Enable, the sSATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the
SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of
I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options
are Disable and Enable.

sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when the item "Confi gure SATA as"
is set to "RAID")

Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for
system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy.

sSATA Port 0 - sSATA Port 5

Hot Plug

Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on an sSATA port selected by
the user which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting
down the system. The options are Disable and Enabled.

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Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the sSATA device installed on the
sSATA port specifi ed by the user to start a COMRESET initialization. The options are
Enable and Disable.

sSATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the device installed on the sSATA port specifi ed by the user
should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard
Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.



PCIe/PCI/PnP Confi guration

The following PCI information will be displayed:

• PCI Bus Driver Version

• PCI Devices Common Settings:

Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding)

Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SR-IOV Support (Available if the system supports Single-Root Virtualization)

Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

MMIO High Base

Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for
the IO hub. The base memory size must be between 4032G to 4078G. The options are 56T,
40T, 24T, 16T, 4T, and 1T.

MMIO High Granularity Size

Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for
the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G.

PCI PERR/SERR Support

Use this feature to enable or disable the runtime event for SERR (System Error)/ PERR (PCI/
PCI-E Parity Error). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Maximum Read Request

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request
for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256
Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

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MMCFG Base

This feature determines the lowest MMCFG (Memory-Mapped Confi guration) base assigned
to PCI devices. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G. 2G, 2.25G, and 3G.

NVMe Firmware Source

This feature determines which type of the NVMe fi rmware should be used in your system.
The options are Vendor Defi ned Firmware and AMI Native Support.

VGA Priority

This feature selects the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system
boot. The options are Auto, Onboard and Offboard.

SIOM: CPU1 PCI-E 3.0X16 Option ROM

Use this feature to select the Onboard SIOM Option ROM type for system boot. The options
are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Onboard SAS Option ROM

Use this feature to select the Onboard SAS Option ROM type for system boot. The options
are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled,
Legacy and EFI.



Network Stack Confi guration

Network Stack

Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible
Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the following items will display:

Ipv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create
the Ipv4 PXE boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv4 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create
the Ipv4 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Ipv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create
the Ipv6 PXE boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Ipv6 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create
the Ipv6 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PXE Boot Wait Time

Use this feature to select the wait time to press the <ESC> key to abort the PXE boot. The
default is 0.

Media Detect Time

Use this feature to select the wait time in seconds for the BIOS ROM to detect the LAN media
(Internet connection or LAN port). The default is 1.



Super IO Confi guration

Super IO Chip AST2500



Serial Port 1 Confi guration

Serial Port

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specifi ed by the user. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

Device Settings

This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specifi ed by the user.

Note: This item is hidden when Serial Port 1 is set to Disabled.

Change Settings

This feature specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial
Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a
serial port specifi ed.

The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).



Serial Port 2 Confi guration

Serial Port

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specifi ed by the user. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

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Device Settings

This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial
port specifi ed by the user.

Note: This item is hidden when Serial Port 1 is set to Disabled.

Change Settings

This feature specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial
Port 2. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a
serial port specifi ed. The options for Serial Port 2 are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

Serial Port 2 Attribute

Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redirection.
The options are COM and SOL.



Serial Port Console Redirection

COM 1 Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client
machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for confi guration:



Console Redirection Settings (for COM1)

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key
support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use
UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI,
VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per second

Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A
lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).

Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are
7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).

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Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select
Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you
do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a
mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a
parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.

Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial
data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overfl ow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The
options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages
to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection
for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal
emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO,
ESCN, and VT400.

Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When
the option-Bootloader is selected, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting
the OS. When the option-Always Enable is selected, legacy Console Redirection remains
enabled upon OS bootup. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

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SOL (Serial-Over-LAN)/COM2

Console Redirection (for SOL/COM2)

Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's
confi guration:



Console Redirection Settings (for SOL/COM2)

Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client
computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key
support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use
UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI,
VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per second

Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A
lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).

Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are
7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).

Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select
Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you
do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a
mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a
parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.

Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial
data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.

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Flow Control

Use this feature to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overfl ow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The
options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages
to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection
for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal
emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO,
ESCN, and VT400.

Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST
(Power-On Self-Test). When this feature is set to Bootloader, legacy Console Redirection
is disabled before booting the OS. When this feature is set to Always Enable, legacy
Console Redirection remains enabled upon OS boot. The options are Always Enable and
Bootloader.



Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Use the feature to select the COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy
OPROM messages. The default setting is COM1.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)

The submenu allows the user to confi gure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-
Band Serial Port management.

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Console Redirection (for EMS)

Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's
confi guration:

EMS Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Management Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency
Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are

COM1 (Console Redirection) and COM2/SOL (Console Redirection).

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function
key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use
UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI,
VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per Second

This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer. A
lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600,
19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overfl ow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop data-sending when the receiving buffer
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The
options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

The setting for each these features is displayed:

Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

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ACPI Settings

Use this feature to confi gure Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface (ACPI) power
management settings for your system.

NUMA Support (Available when the OS supports this feature)

Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system perfor­mance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

WHEA Support

Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and
provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows
OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health
monitoring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

High Precision Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic
interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing
multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other
timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.



Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed

and detected by the BIOS)

When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following
information will be displayed.

• TPM2.0 Device Found

• Vendor

• Firmware Version

Security Device Support

If this feature and the TPM jumper (JPT1) on the motherboard are both enabled, the onboard
security (TPM) device will be enabled in the BIOS to enhance data integrity and system
security. Please note that the OS will not show the security device. Neither TCG EFI protocol
nor INT1A interaction will be made available for use. If you have made changes on the setting
on this item, be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. The options are
Disable and Enable. If this option is set to Enable, the following screen and items will display:

• Active PCR Banks

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• Available PCR Banks

Pending Operation

Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM)
device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity. Your system will reboot to
carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear.

Note: Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.

Platform Hierarchy (for TPM Version 2.0 and above)

Select Enabled for TPM Platform Hierarchy support which will allow the manufacturer to utilize
the cryptographic algorithm to defi ne a constant key or a fi xed set of keys to be used for
initial system boot. This early boot code is shipped with the platform and is included in the
list of "public keys". During system boot, the platform fi rmware uses this trusted public key
to verify a digital signature in an attempt to manage and control the security of the platform

fi rmware used in a host system via a TPM device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Storage Hierarchy

Select Enabled for TPM Storage Hierarchy support that is intended to be used for non-privacy­sensitive operations by the platform owner such as an IT professional or the end user. Storage
Hierarchy has an owner policy and an authorization value, both of which can be set and are
held constant (-rarely changed) through reboots. This hierarchy can be cleared or changed
independently of the other hierarchies. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Endorsement Hierarchy

Select Enabled for Endorsement Hierarchy support, which contains separate controls to
address the user's privacy concerns because the primary keys in this hierarchy are certifi ed

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by the TPM or a manufacturer to be constrained to an authentic TPM device that is attached
to an authentic platform. A primary key can be an encrypted, and a certifi cate can be created
using TPM2_ ActivateCredential. It allows the user to independently enable "fl ag, policy, and
authorization value" without involving other hierarchies. A user with privacy concerns can
disable the endorsement hierarchy while still using the storage hierarchy for TPM applications
and permitting the platform software to use the TPM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PH (Platform Hierarchy) Randomization (for TPM Version 2.0 and above)

Select Enabled for Platform Hierarchy Randomization support, which is used only during the
platform developmental stage. This feature cannot be enabled in the production platforms.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

TXT Support

Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance
system security and data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Note 1: If the option for this item (TXT Support) is set to Enabled, be sure to disable
EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work properly. (EV DFX

is under "IIO Confi guration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu).

Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www.
supermicro.com/manuals/other.

iSCSi Confi guration

iSCSI Initiator Name

This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.
Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, confi gure the proper settings
for the following items.

Add an Attempt

Delete Attempts

Change Attempt order

Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU

When this submenu is selected and the RAID devices are detected, the BIOS screen displays
the following items:

Intel® VROC with VMD Technology 5.1.0.1006

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Use this feature to confi gure Event Log settings.

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Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system
boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log
before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, Yes, Next Reset, and
Yes, Next Reset.

When Log is Full

Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the
event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log
is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

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SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255.
The default setting is 1.

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

Use this feature to determine how long (in minutes) the multiple event counter should wait
before generating a new event log. Enter a number between 0 to 99. The default setting is 60.

Note: Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

Customer Options

Log OEM Codes

Select Enabled to log the EFI Status codes as OEM codes if these codes have not been
converted to Legacy. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Convert OEM Codes

Select Enabled to convert the EFI Status codes to standard SMBIOS codes. Please note that
this option is not available for all EFI Status codes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note: Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

View System Event Log

This item allows the user to view the event in the system event log. Select this feature and
press <Enter> to view the status of an event in the log. The following categories are displayed:

Date/Time/Error Code/Severity

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4.5 IPMI

Use this feature to confi gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.

When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will
display:

• BMC Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your

system.

• Status of BMC: This feature indicates the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management

Controller) installed in your system.

System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select
Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to
keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset,
and Yes, On every reset.

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When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event
log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log
is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

Custom EFI Logging Options

Log EFI Status Codes

Select EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes to log EFI status codes. Select Error
Codes to log EFI error codes. Select Progress Code to log the EFI progress code. Select
both to log both EFI error codes and progress codes. The options are Disabled, Both, Error

code and Progress code.

Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes

to take effect.

BMC Network Confi guration

The following items will be displayed:

• IPMI LAN Selection: This feature displays the IPMI LAN setting. The default setting is

Failover.

• IPMI Network Link Status: This item displays the IPMI Network Link status. The default

setting is Dedicated LAN.

• Update IPMI LAN Confi guration: Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address

changes at the next system boot. The default setting is No.

• Current Confi guration Address Source: This feature displays the source of the current IPMI

LAN address. The default setting is DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol).

• Station IP Address: This feature displays the Station IP address for this computer. This

should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

• Subnet Mask: This feature displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The

value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

• Station MAC Address: This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer.

Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

• Gateway IP Address: This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This

should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

• VLAN: Select Enabled to enable IPMI VLAN support. The options are Enabled and Dis-

abled.

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IPV6 Support

Select Enabled for IPV6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Confi guration Address Source

Use this feature to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you
will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the
fi eld. If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration
Protocol) server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this
computer. The options are Unspecifi ed, DHCP and Static.

The following features will be displayed:

• Current Confi guration Address Source

• Station IPV6 Address

• Prefi x Length

• IPV6 Router1 IP Address

• IPV6 Address Status

• IPV6 DHCP Algorithm

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4.6 Security Settings

This menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings for the system.

Administrator Password

Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup
utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.

User Password

Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.

Password Check

Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system
to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are

Setup and Always.

HDD Security Confi guration:

P4: Intel SSDSC2BB160G4

Secure Boot

When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display:

• System Mode

• Secure Boot

• Vendor Keys

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Secure Boot

If this feature is set to Enabled, Secure Boot will be activated when a Platform Key (PK) is
entered. A Platform Key is a security key used to manage the security settings of the platform

fi rmware used in your system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Secure Boot Mode

Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are
Standard and Custom.

CMS Support

Select Enbabled for CMS support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Key Management

Provision Factory Default Keys

Select Enabled to install all manufacturer default keys to confi gure the following system
security settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Enroll All Factor Defaults

Select Yes to install all manufacturer defaults to confi gure the following system security
settings. The options are Yes and No.

Enroll EFI Image

Select this item and press <Enter> to select an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image
for the system to operate in Secure Boot mode.

Save All Secure Boot Variables

This feature allows the user to set and save the secure boot key variables specifi ed by the
user.

Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to enter and confi gure a set of values to be used as a platform
fi rmware key for the system. This set of values also indicate the size, the keys numbers,

and the key source of the Platform Key. The options are Save to File, Set New, and Erase.

Key Exchange Keys

This feature allows the user to enter and confi gure a set of values to be used as a Key-
Exchange-Keys for the system. This set of values also indicate the size, the keys numbers,

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and the key source of the Key-Exchange-Keys. The options are Save to File, Set New, and
Erase.

Authorized Signatures

This feature allows the user to enter and confi gure a set of values to be used as Authorized
Signatures for the system. These values also indicate the size, the keys numbers, and the
key source of the Authorized Signatures. The options are Set New and Append.

Secure Boot Variable/Size/Key#/Key Sources The options are Save to File, Set New, and
Erase.

Forbidden Signatures

This feature allows the user to enter and confi gure a set of values to be used as Forbidden
Signatures for the system. These values also indicate the size, the keys numbers, and the
key source of the Forbidden Signatures. The options are Save to File, Set New, and Erase.

Authorized TimeStamps

This feature allows the user to set and save the timestamps for Authorized Signatures to
indicate when these signatures were entered into the system. The options are Save to File,
Set New, and Erase.

OsRecovery Signatures

This feature allows the user to set and save the Authorized Signatures used for OS recovery.
The options are Save to File, Set New, and Erase.

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Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings:

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Boot Mode Select

Use this feature to select the type of devices to be used for system boot. The options are
Legacy, UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.

Legacy to EFI Support

Select Enabled for the system to boot from an EFI OS when the Legacy OS fails. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

This feature prioritizes the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot. Press
<Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.

When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual (default), the following items will be
displayed for confi guration:

• Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #15

When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy, the following items will be display
for confi guration:

• Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #7

When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be display
for confi guration:

• Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #8

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Add New Boot Option

This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your
system.

Add Boot Option

Use this feature to specify the name for the new boot option.

Path for Boot Option

Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\fi lename.efi .

Boot Option File Path

Use this feature to specify the fi le path for the new boot option.

Create

After the name and the fi le path for the boot option are set, press <Enter> to create the
new boot option in the boot priority list.



Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list.



Add New Driver Option

Use this feature to select a new driver to add to the boot priority list.

Add Driver Option

Use this feature to specify the name of the driver that the new boot option is added to.

Path for Drover Option

Use this feature to specify the path to the driver that the new boot option is added to.

Driver Option File Path

Use this feature to specify the fi le path of the driver that the new boot option is added to.

Create

After the driver option name and the fi le path are set, press <Enter> to enter to submenu
and click OK to create the new boot option drive.

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

Delete Driver Option

Use this item to select a boot driver to delete from the boot priority list.

Delete Drive Option

Select the target boot driver to delete from the boot priority list.



Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1 - #5



Network Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1



USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1



UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1

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

UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1



UEFI Application Boot Priorities

• Boot Option #1

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4.8 Save & Exit

Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to confi gure the settings below.

Save Options

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the
system confi guration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the
Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the
BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system confi guration parameters to
take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes

When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to save all
changes made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS
setup utility.

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Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load
manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not
for maximum stability.

Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This
enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

Restore User Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Use
this feature to retrieve user-defi ned settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

This feature allows the user to override the Boot priorities sequence in the Boot menu, and
immediately boot the system with a device specifi ed by the user instead of the one specifi ed
in the boot list. This is a one-time override.

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Appendix A

Software Installation

A.1 Installing Software Programs

The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at http://www.supermicro.

com/wftp

After accessing the product drivers and utilities page, go into the CDR_Images directory and
locate the ISO fi le for your motherboard. Download this fi le to create a DVD of the drivers
and utilities it contains. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO fi le if preferred.)

After creating a DVD with the ISO fi les, insert the disk into the DVD drive on your system
and the display shown in Figure B-1 should appear.

. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at
Find the product page for your motherboard here, where you may download individual drivers
and utilities to your hard drive or a USB fl ash drive and install from there.

Note: Please refer to the documents posted on our website at

com/support/manuals/

for additional instructions that may be applicable to your system.

http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

http://www.supermicro.

Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi les for each item.
Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one
at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before proceeding with the
next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents
of the CD.

When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a driver CD, please set the SATA
Confi guration to "Compatible Mode" and confi gure SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After
making the driver diskette, be sure to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.

A.2 SuperDoctor® 5

The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a
command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program
monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system
power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP).

SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios
to maximize your system monitoring needs. With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server (SSM
Server), you can remotely control power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems
with SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SD5 Management Server monitors HTTP, and SMTP services
to optimize the effi ciency of your operation.

Note: The default Username and Password for SuperDoctor 5 is admin / admin.

SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and user’s manual can be downloaded from the

Supermicro website at

http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.

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Appendix B

Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of
situations where bodily injury might occur. Should you have questions or experience diffi culty,
contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians
should attempt to install or confi gure components.

Read this section in its entirety before installing or confi guring components.

These warnings may also be found on our website at

policies/safety_information.cfm

.

http://www.supermicro.com/about/

Battery Handling

Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace

the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

電池の取り扱い

電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。 交換する電池はメーカーが推
奨する型、または同 等のもの を使用 下さい。使用済電池は製造元の指示に従って処分して下さい。

警告

电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更换原有电
池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。

警告

電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有電池。請按
照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。

Warnung

Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur
durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten
Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.

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