Supermicro X11SCA-F User Manual

X11SCA

X11SCA-W

X11SCA-F

USER MANUAL

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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 X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X11SCA/-W/-F motherboards support Intel® Xeon® E3 Core™ i3, Pentium, and Celeron
processors in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With the Intel C246 chipset, this motherboard
supports DDR4 2666MHz memory, SATA 3.0 connectors, PCIe 3.0 slots, M.2 slots, 1G LAN
ports, and IPMI. This motherboard offers a cost-effective WIO server solution and is ideal
for 1U/2 AOC applications. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and
serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our
website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent

damage done to the components or injury to yourself:

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage

or personal injury.

Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.

Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to

relay safety precautions.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to provide in­formation for correct system setup.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8

Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................15

Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................16

Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................18

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................22

1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................22

Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................22

1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................23

Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................23

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................23

Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................23

System Resource Alert......................................................................................................23

1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................23

1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................24

1.7 Serial Port ...........................................................................................................................24

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................25

Precautions .......................................................................................................................25

Unpacking .........................................................................................................................25

2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................26

Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................26

Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................26

Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................27

2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................28

Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................28

Installing a CPU Heatsink .................................................................................................31

Removing a Heatsink ........................................................................................................32

2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................33

Memory Support ................................................................................................................33

Installing DDR4 Memory ...................................................................................................33

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Removing Memory Modules .............................................................................................33

DIMM Module Population Sequence ................................................................................34

2.5 M.2 Installation (optional) ...................................................................................................35

2.6 Rear I/O Ports ....................................................................................................................36

2.7 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................40

2.8 Connectors .........................................................................................................................45

Power Connections ...........................................................................................................45

Headers .............................................................................................................................47

2.9 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................54

How Jumpers Work ...........................................................................................................54

2.10 LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................59

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................61

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................61

No Power ..........................................................................................................................61

No Video ...........................................................................................................................61

System Boot Failure ..........................................................................................................62

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................62

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................63

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................63

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................65

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................66

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................67

Battery Removal ................................................................................................................67

Proper Battery Disposal ....................................................................................................67

Battery Installation .............................................................................................................67

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................68

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................69

4.2 Main ....................................................................................................................................70

4.3 Advanced .............................................................................................................................71

4.4 Event Logs .........................................................................................................................95

4.5 IPMI ....................................................................................................................................97

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4.6 Security .............................................................................................................................100

4.7 Boot ..................................................................................................................................101

4.8 Save & Exit .......................................................................................................................102

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs ...........................................................................................105

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling ..............................................................................................................107

Product Disposal .............................................................................................................109

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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

Several important parts that are included with the motherboard are listed below. If anything
listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

1.1 Checklist (For Single Color Box Packing only)

Main Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity

Supermicro Motherboard X11SCA/-W/-F 1

SATA Cables CBL-0044L 6

Quick Reference Guide MNL-2087-QRG 1

IO Shield MCP-260-00122-0N 1

M.2 Folder MCP-450-00005-0B 1

Antenna (X11SCA-W only) CBL-ANTDB-SMA 2

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: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• 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]

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

for possible updates to the manual revision level.

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Figure 1-1. X11SCA Motherboard Image

Chapter 1: Introduction

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. X11SCA-W 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. X11SCA-F Motherboard Image

Chapter 1: Introduction

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 1-3. X11SCA Motherboard Layout

AUDIO_FP

JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6

JSD1

I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

CPU

JPL1

DVI

JPW1

JPW2

JPI2C1

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Figure 1-3. X11SCA-W Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1: Introduction

AUDIO_FP

JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6

JSD1

I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)

LAN1

CPU

JPL1

DVI

WIFI+BT (for X11SCA-W only)

JPW1

PCI-E M.2-E1

JPW2

JPI2C1

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Figure 1-3. X11SCA-F Motherboard Layout

LED4

AUDIO_FP

JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6

JSD1

I-SATA7

JPG1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

B3

BMC_HB_LED

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

CPU

VGA (for X11SCA-F only)
DVI

JPL1

JPW1

JPW2

JPI2C1

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference

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AUDIO_FP

PWR LED

JPME2

I-SGPIO1
I-SGPIO2

JPB1

JPG1
JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

B3

USB0/1

JWD1

JTPM1

SP1

JF1

JBT1

SPKR

JSTBY1

JLED1

JL1

AUDIO_FP

JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JSD1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6

JSD1

I-SATA7

M.2 #1

JPG1

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JPB1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

HD AUDIO

LED4

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

USB4/5 (3.0)

SYS_FAN2

FAN4

USB4/5

LAN2

USB2/3

AUDIO

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB8

USB6/7

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB9

LAN1

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

VGA

VGA (for X11SCA-F only)
DVI

JPL1

CPU

M.2 #3

WIFI+BT (for X11SCA-W only)

JPW1

JPW1

PCI-E M.2-E1

JPW2

JPI2C1

DP

HDMI

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

JPL1

FAN5
JPW2
FAN2

CPU_FAN2

M.2 #2

JVR1

FAN1

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2
JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

FAN3

Notes:

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

nections.

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

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

• When JLED1 (Onboard Power LED indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power

cable before installing or removing any components.

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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 Clear CMOS Short: Clear CMOS,

Open: Normal

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 BMC GFX Chip Disable (X11SCA-F only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1 LAN1 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL2 LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LED4 UID (X11SCA-F only) BLUE: Unit Identied

LED_PWR_SB Standby Power LED GREEN: P3V3 Standby Power Ready

BMC_HB_LED BMC Heartbeat LED GREEN Blinking: Normal

PWR_LED Onboard Power LED GREEN: Power On

Connector Description

AUDIO_FP Front Panel Audio Header

B3 Onboard Battery

COM1 COM1: Header

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x8
(INx16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCI-E 3.0 x16 link; x8 link when SLOT4 is used)

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 x1 PCI Express x1 Slot

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 PCI Express x4 Slot (shared with M.2 #1)

PCI SLOT1 33MHZ PCIE Slot, 32 Bit/ 33MHZ with 5V single voltage

DP Back Panel DisplayPort

DVI Digital Video Interface

CPU_FAN1~2 CPU Fan Headers

SYS_FAN1~3 System Fan Headers

HD AUDIO Back Panel HD Audio Connectors

HDMI Back Panel HDMI port

I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA7 SATA 3.0 Connectors via Intel PCH (6Gb/s)

I-SGPIO 1/2 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Connection Headers for I-SATA 3.0

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JLED1 3-pin Power LED Indicator Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)

JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector (Required)

PCI Express x16 Slot (PCI-E 3.0 x8 link)

connections (I-SGPIO1 for I-SATA0~3, I-SGPIO2 for I-SATA4~5)

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Connector Description

JSD1 SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector

JSTBY1 Standby Power Header

JTBT1 General Purpose Header for Thunderbolt AIC (see Section 2-8)

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Connector

LAN1/LAN2 1 Gigabit (RJ45) LAN Ports

PCI-E M.2 CONNECTORS
(M1, M2)

PCI-E M.2 CONNECTOR
(E1)

SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer

SPKR Header for Speaker/Buzzer (Pins 1~4: External Speaker, Pins 3~4:

USB0/1 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Header

USB2/3 Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports

USB4/5 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Header

USB6/7 Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports (USB6: Type-C, USB7: Type-A)

USB8 Front Accessible USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Header

USB9 Front Accessible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Header

VGA (X11SCA-F only) Back Panel VGA Port

PCI-E M.2 connectors; small form factor devices and other portable
devices for high speed NVMe SSDs (see Section 2-8)

WiFi + BT (X11SCA-F only)

Buzzer)

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Intel® Xeon-E® Core™ i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 (H4) socket. 95W
max TDP.

Memory

• Four (4) 288-pin DIMM slots support up to 64GB of DDR4 unbuffered ECC/non-ECC memory at
speeds up to 2666MHz.

DIMM Size

• 16GB, 8GB, and 4GB (up to a combined 64GB)

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.su-

permicro.com/products/motherboard.

Chipset

• Intel C246

Expansion Slots

• Two (2) PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCIe Links is NA/16 or 8/8)

• One (1) PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (shared with M.2#1)

• One (1) PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

• One (1) PCI 33 MHz slot

• Two (2) M.2 M-Key slot

• One (1) M.2 E-Key slot (for WiFi+BT; X11SCA-F only)

• One (1) U.2 slot (shared with M.2#2)

Network

• Two Intel® 1G LAN ports on I/O back panel (i210AT + i219LM(vPro))

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

• ASpeed AST 2500 Baseboard Managemenr Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0 (X11SCA-F only)

• One (1) IPMI LAN shared with LAN2 on the I/O back panel (X11SCA-F only)

Graphics

• Graphics controller via ASpeed 2500 BMC (X11SCA-F only)

I/O Devices

• Serial (COM) Port • One (1) front accessible serial header (COM1)

• SATA 3.0 • Eight (8) SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~7)

• RAID (PCH) • RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

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Motherboard Features

Peripheral Devices

• One (1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 10G Type-C port on I/O back panel (with MUX)

• One (1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 10G Type-A port on I/O back panel

• One (1) front accessible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C header (with MUX)

• One (1) front accessible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A header

• Two (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on I/O back panel

• Two (2) front accessible USB 3.1 Gen 1 via shared header

• Two (2) front accessible USB 2.0 via shared header

BIOS

• 256Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS

• DMI 3.0, ACPI 3.0+, USB Keyboard, Real Time Clock wake-up, PCI F/W 3.0, SPI dual/quad speed

support, and SMBIOS 2.7+

Power Management

• ACPI power management

• CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode

• Power button override mechanism

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/-12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5 Stdby, VBAT,
HT, Memory, PCH Temperature, System Temperature, and Memory Temperature

• CPU 5+2-phase switching voltage regulator

• CPU/System overheat control

• CPU Thermal Trip support

Fan Control

• Five (5) 4-pin fan headers

• Fan status monitoring with rmware

• Low noise fan speed control

System Management

• PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface) 3.1 support

• IPMI 2.0 (X11SCA-F only)

• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI

• Chassis Intrusion header and detection

• Power supply monitoring

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Motherboard Features

LED Indicators

• CPU/system overheat LED

• Power/suspend-state indicator LED

• Fan failed LED

• HDD activity LED

• LAN activity LED

Other

• RoHS

Dimensions

• ATX form factor (12 x 9.6) (304.8 mm x 243.84 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 chas-

sis and heatsink specications for proper CPU TDP sizing.

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

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Figure 1-4.

Chipset Block Diagram

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PCIe x16 SLOT #6

PCIe x16 SLOT #4

HDMI 2.0a

PCIe x4 SLOT #2

M.2 M-KEY #1

U.2 connector

M.2 M-KEY #2

LAN1_USB3.1A

USB3.1_C1

LAN2_USB30

USB31_A

USB31_FP TYPEC

JUSB3A

USB2_CN1

CPU_PE3_P0~P7

ASM1480

PESLOT2_PRSNT_N

PS175

Display Port

DVI-D

ASM1480

ASM1480

ASM1543

USB3.0 *1

ASM1543

USB3.0 *2

USB2.0 *1

TPM2.0 Header

CPU_PE3_P8~P15

Digital port 1

Digital port 2

Digital port 3

M2_1_JPCIE2_SW_SEL

PCHPE3 P21~P24

M2_U2_SW_SEL

PCHPE3 P9~P12

SPI

32MB
PCH_SPI

USB3.1 *2

USB3.1 *2

PERICOM

PI3EQX1004

PERICOM

PI3EQX1004

INTEL LGA1151

(Socket H4)

x4 DMI-III
8GT/s

Intel C246 series

MUX

SPI

RMII/NCSI

CPU

PCH

USB2.0 *1

BMC

AST2500

(-F)

SVID

DDR4 (CHA)

2133/1866MHz

DDR4 (CHB)

2133/1866MHz

IMVP8 VR

DIMMA1

DIMMA2 (Blue)

DIMMB1

DIMMB2 (Blue)

XDP

PCHPE3 P3

PCIe x1 SLOT #7

SATA III *8

PCHPE3 P5

PCHPE3 P6

PCHPE3 P4

USB2 *1

PCHPE3 P8

AZALIA

PCIe2.0 *1

RMII/NCSI

LPC

GLAN1
I219LM

GLAN2
I210-AT

WIFI_CONN
M.2-E KEY

IDT 89HMPEB383
PCIE/PCI Bridge

Realtek
ALC888S-VD2

(-W)

SIO

NCT6796D

RJ45

RJ45

Cable from Wifi Module

PCI SLOT #1

J5 FRONT AUDIO

JAUDIO1

FAN *5

RTH *4

WIFI & BT
Antenna

LPC I/O

COM1

HEALTH

INFO

VGA DDR4

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on

your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specications of your moth­erboard.

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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon®-E, Core i3, Celeron, and Pentium
series processors (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel C246, the X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard

offers maximum I/O expandability, energy efciency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process

architecture. It is optimized for all workstation applications, for example, 3D modeling,
rendering, video editing, engineering simulation, and automation.

The Intel Xeon®-E and PCH C246 platform supports the following features:

• ACPI Power Management

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Power Monitoring/Power Control, and Platform Power

Control

• Adaptive Thermal Management/Monitoring

• PCI-E 3.0, SATA 3.0 with transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s, xHCI USB w/SuperSpeed 3.1

• System Management Bus (SMBus) Specication, Version 2.0

• Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)

• Intel Rapid Storage Technology

• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d)

1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard. The
motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip 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.

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1.4 System Health Monitoring

Onboard Voltage Monitors (X11SCA-F only)

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. Users can

adjust the voltage thresholds to de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 chip can check the RPM status of a cooling fan. The CPU and
chassis fans are controlled by BIOS Thermal Management.

Environmental Temperature Control (X11SCA-F only)

System health sensors monitor 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-de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 air-

ow to your system.

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5® in the Windows OS or in the Linux
environment. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example,

you can congure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature,
CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds go beyond a predened range.

1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specication denes
a 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 CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a
generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent

interface for conguration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures,

while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with
Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2012 Operating Systems.

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1.6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable
operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates.

The X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most

power supplies generally meet the specications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

In addition, one 12V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate power supply
to the system.

Warning: To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, be sure to use a
power supply that contains a 24-pin and 8-pin power connector. Be sure to connect the
power supplies to the 24-pin power connector (JPW1), and the 8-pin power connector
(JPW2) on the motherboard. Failure in doing so may void the manufacturer warranty
on your power supply and motherboard.

It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power

supply Specication 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information,

please refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy

power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line lter to shield the computer

from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid
problems caused by power surges.

1.7 Serial Port

The X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard supports one serial communication connection. COM Port
1 can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a 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, which
support high-speed serial communication devices.

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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

suf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 your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity

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

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard battery

upside down to avoid 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 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.

Phillips Screwdriver (1)

Tools Needed

AUDIO_FP

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSTBY1

JSD1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

Phillips Screws (9)

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

Standoffs (9)

Only if Needed

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

JPW2

JPI2C1

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

Location of Mounting Holes

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

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

3. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

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

5. 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.

6. Repeat Step 5 to insert the remaining screws into all mounting holes.

7. 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 fan.

Important:

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

changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the
CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certied multi-directional

heatsink only.

• Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink.

• When receiving a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic

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

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

Installing the LGA1151 Processor

1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its
locking position.

Load Plate

Load Lever

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2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap.

3. Use your thumb and your index nger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the
South center edge of the CPU.

North Center Edge

South Center Edge

4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once it is
aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on
the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.

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5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid
damaging the CPU or the socket.

6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that
the CPU is properly installed.

7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.

CPU properly

installed

Load lever locked into

place

Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction. Make sure that

it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't
close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load
plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

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Installing a CPU Heatsink

1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the mounting holes are aligned with those
on the retention mechanism.

3. Tighten the screws in the following order:

Screw #4

Screw #2

Screw #3

4. Once the screws are tightened, plug the power cord into the FAN1 connector.

Note: Screw #1 is not shown in the illustration.

Note: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference only. They might look

different from the components installed in your system.

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Removing a Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you

do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink
to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.

2. Loosen the screws in the order below.

3. Gently wiggle the heatsink to loosen it. Do not use excessive force when wiggling the
heatsink.

Screw #4

Screw #2

Screw #3

4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.

Note: Screw #1 is not shown in the illustration.

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2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre-

vent any possible damage.

Memory Support

The X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard supports up to 64GB of unbuffered, ECC/non-ECC DDR4
with speeds up to 2666MHz memory in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM slots
with memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will
improve memory performance.

Installing DDR4 Memory

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into
the memory slots, starting with DIMMA2,
then DIMMB2, DIMMA1, and DIMMB1. For
the system to work properly, please use
the memory modules of the same type and
speed.

2. Push the release tab outwards on the end 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 one end of the DIMM module to the
receptive point on the stationary end of the
slot, and the other end of the DIMM to the
locking end of the slot.

5. Press down on the stationary end of the slot

rst, then the locking end until the module

snaps into place.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JLED1

I-SGPIO2

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

JPI2C1

JPW1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

COM1

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

I-SGPIO1

JL1

B3

LED_PWR_SB

JPME2

SP1

SPKR

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

I-SATA6

JSD1

I-SATA7

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

U.2-1

USB4/5 (3.0)

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

DP
HDMI

Notches

6. Press the release tab to the lock position to
secure the DIMM module into the slot.

Removing Memory Modules

Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM
modules from the motherboard.

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Release Tab

Press down on the

stationary end rst,

the the locking end.

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DIMM Module Population Sequence

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order:
DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMA1, DIMMB1.

• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type and size.

• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the

slowest DIMM.

• The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (1 or 3 modules installed). However,

for best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs to activate memory interleav­ing.

Towards the CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Total System Memory

4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 8GB

4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 16GB

8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 16GB

8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 32GB

16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 32GB

16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 64GB

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2.5 M.2 Installation (optional)

Follow the instructions below to properly install an optional M.2 device.

Note: The length of the M.2 device being installed will affect the installation process below.

Chapter 2: Installation

A Holder

Locked position

C Card Holder Mount

B Holder Mount

Turn 90 degrees
to lock

D Plastic screw

Locked position

STOP

Turn 90 degrees
to lock

Figure 2-1. M.2 Holder Congurations

1. Determine the appropriate installation location on the M.2 holder, based on the M.2
device length.

Note: Follow steps 2-3 for full-length M.2 devices.

2. Slot M.2 device into M.2 connector and lay at on M.2 holder (Figure 2-1, Section A).

Locked position
with M.2 card

3. Secure the M.2 device using the plastic screw. Do not over-torque the screw (Figure
2-1, Section D).

Note: Follow steps 4-6 for M.2 devices that are shorter than full-length.

4. Install a card holder mount into the appropriate mounting position on the M.2 holder
(Figure 2-1, Section C). Turn 90 degrees to lock the mount into position.

5. Slot M.2 device into M.2 connector and lay at on M.2 holder (Figure 2-1, Section A).

6. Push the pin end of the card holder mount into the pin receptacle on the card holder
mount. The pin will snap into position when pushed enough (Figure 2-1, Section C).

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2.6 Rear I/O Ports

See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear
of the motherboard.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

JPAC1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

Figure 2-2. I/O Port Locations and Denitions

DP

JPW2

JPI2C1

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

10

9

13

12

6

7

1

4

14 15

17

16

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5

8

11

Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description # Description # Description

1 DisplayPort 6 LAN1 11 USB2 (USB3.1 Gen 1) 16 SPDIF Out

2 HDMI 7 USB6 (Type-A) 12 Center/LFE Out 17 Mic In

WiFi + BT (X11SCA-W

3

only)

4 VGA (X11SCA-F only) 9 LAN2 14 Surround Out

5 DVI 10 USB3 (USB3.1 Gen 1) 15 Line Out

8 USB7 (Type-C) 13 Line In

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VGA Port (X11SCA-F only)

A video (VGA) port is located to the left of LAN1 on the I/O back panel. See the board layout

below for the location.

Serial Ports

One COM connection (COM1) is located on the motherboard. COM1 is located below JTBT1.

See the table below for pin denitions.

COM Port

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

1

LED4

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

JPAC1

COM1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPG1

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

2

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

B3

U.2-1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

VGA (for X11SCA-F only)
DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

JPI2C1

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

1. VGA Port

2. COM1

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (USB2/3) and
two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB6/7) located on the
I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two
front access USB headers (USB0/1 (USB2.0) and
USB4/5 (USB3.1 Gen 1)) and two front access USB

3.1 header (USB8 and USB9). The USB8 header is
Type-C and USB9 is Type-A. The onboard headers
can be used to provide front side USB access with
a cable (not included).

Note: USB wake up capabilities are limited
to the USB0/1 header and USB7 port. USB
wake up is enabled by default in BIOS. Dis­abling this feature must be completed in the
operating system.

Type A USB 9 (3.1 Gen 1)

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 VBUS 5 SSRX-

2 USB_N 6 SSRX+

3 USB_P 7 GND

4 Ground 8 SSTX-

9 SSTX+

Front Panel USB (2.0) 0/1, 4/5

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_N 4 USB_N

5 USB_P 6 USB_P

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 NC

Back Panel USB 2/3 (3.1 Gen 1)

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

A1 VBUS B1 Power

A2 D- B2 USB_N

A3 D+ B3 USB_P

A4 GND B4 GND

A5 Stda_SSRX- B5 USB3_RN

A6 Stda_SSRX+ B6 USB3_RP

A7 GND B7 GND

A8 Stda_SSTX- B8 USB3_TN

A9 Stda_SSTX+ B9 USB3_TP

AUDIO_FP

JPL2

JBT1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

B3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

3

SYS_FAN2

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

1

JWD1

JTPM1

LED_PWR_SB

JSD1

SPKR

JSTBY1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

SP1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JPME2

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JLED1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

I-SGPIO1

JL1

AUDIO

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

2

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

4

DVI

JPL1

CPU

5

JPW1

6

JPI2C1

JPW2

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

SYS_FAN1

1. USB0/1

2. USB2/3

3. USB4/5

4. USB6/7

5. USB8

6. USB9

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LAN Ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel of the

motherboard. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section

for LAN LED information.

LAN Port

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 TX_D1+ 5 BI_D3-

2 TX_D1- 6 RX_D2-

3 RX_D2+ 7 BI_D4+

4 BI_D3+ 8 BI_D4-

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

COM1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

1

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

1. LAN1/2

DP

JPI2C1

JPW2

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

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2.7 Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a

control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specically for use
with Supermicro chassis. See the gure below for the descriptions of the front control panel

buttons and LED indicators.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

DP

JPI2C1

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

Figure 2-3. JF1 Header Pins

Power Button

Reset Button

PWR

Reset

3.3 V

Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stdby

3.3V

X

NMI

19 20

Ground

Ground

NC

Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/UID LED)

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

FP PWRLED

X

Ground

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Power Button

The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both

pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be congured to function as a suspend

button (see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the

button for 4 seconds or longer. See the table below for pin denitions.

Power Button

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 Ground

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset

switch on the computer case. See the table below for pin denitions.

1

Power Button

Reset Button

2

Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stdby

PWR

Reset

3.3 V

3.3V

NMI

X

19 20

Reset Button

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

3 Reset

4 Ground

Ground

Ground

NC

Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/UID LED)

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

FP PWRLED

X

Ground

1. PWR Button

2. Reset Button

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Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan
Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure. See

the tables below for pin denitions.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Denition

O Normal

On Overheat

Flashing Fan Fail

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

7 Blue LED

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

Power Button

Reset Button

Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stdby

PWR

Reset

3.3 V

3.3V

X

NMI

19 20

Ground

Ground

NC

Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/UID LED)

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

FP PWRLED

X

Ground

1

1. OH/Fan Fail

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NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11
and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC
LED cables here to display network activity. See the table below for pin denitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9 Pull up to +3.3 Stby

10 NIC2 Activity LED

11 Pull up to +3.3 Stby

12 NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED/UID Switch

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. Attach a cable to pin 13 to use UID switch. See the table

below for pin denitions.

HDD LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 3.3V Stdby

14 HDD Active

Power Button

Reset Button

Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stdby

PWR

Reset

3.3 V

3.3V

NMI

X

19 20

Ground

Ground

NC

Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/UID LED)

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

FP PWRLED

X

Ground

3

1. NIC2 LED

2. NIC1 LED

3. HDD LED / UID Switch

1

2

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Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. See the table below for pin

denitions.

Power LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 3.3V

16 PWR LED

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. See the table

below for pin denitions.

NMI Button

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

19 Control

20 Ground

Power Button

Reset Button

Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

Pull up to +3.3 Stby

ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stdby

2

PWR

Reset

3.3 V

3.3V

NMI

X

19 20

Ground

Ground

NC

Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/UID LED)

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

FP PWRLED

X

Ground

1

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2. NMI

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2.8 Connectors

Power Connections

Main ATX Power Supply Connector

The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specication. You

must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector to your power supply.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 Ground 3 Ground

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 Ground 5 Ground

18 Ground 6 +5V

19 Ground 7 Ground

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 Ground 12 +3.3V

Required Connection

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

COM1

JTPM1

SPKR

JSD1

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

JSTBY1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

U.2-1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

USB4/5 (3.0)

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)

LAN1

1. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR (Required)

DP

JPI2C1

JPW2

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

1

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Secondary Power Connector

JPW2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the
processor(s).

+12V 8-pin Power

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition

1-4 Ground

5-8 +12V

Required Connection

Important: To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, be sure to connect

the 24-pin ATX PWR and the 8-pin PWR connectors to the power supply. Failure to
do so may void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

1. 8-Pin PWR (Required)

DP

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

1

HDMI

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

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Headers

Fan Headers

The X11SCA/-W/-F has ve fan headers (FAN1-FAN5). All of these 4-pin fan headers are

backwards-compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is only
available for 4-pin fans by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. See the table

below for pin denitions.

Fan Header

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Speaker/Buzzer Header

On the SPKR header, pins 1-4 are for the speaker and pins 3 and 4 are for the buzzer. If
you wish to use an external speaker, connect its cable to pins 1-4.

Speaker Connector

Pin Definitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 1-4 Speaker

Pins 3-4 Buzzer

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

COM1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

U.2-1

4

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

DP

DVI

JPL1

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

5

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

2

CPU

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

JPI2C1

3

1. FAN1

2. FAN2

3. FAN3

4. FAN4

5. FAN5

6. Speaker/Buzzer Header

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Internal Speaker/Buzzer

The Internal Speaker (SP1) can be used to provide audible notications using various beep
codes. Refer to the table below for pin denitions. See the layout below for the location of

the internal buzzer.

Internal Buzzer

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition

1 Pos (+) DC 5V

2 Neg (-) Signal In

Thunderbolt Add-on Card Header

This motherboard supports one Thunderbolt header located at JTBT1. A Thunderbolt header
is a hardware interface that allows a Thunderbolt add-on card to be connected to the
motherboard.

Note: Support is limited to tested Thunderbolt cards that have 5-pin AIC cables. Please
contact your distributor or sales agent for details.

1. Internal Buzzer

2. Thunderbolt Header

AUDIO_FP

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

B3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPME2

1

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JPAC1

2

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JSD1

JL1

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2

USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

JPI2C1

JPW2

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

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SGPIO Headers

Two I-SGPIO (Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the
motherboard. They support the onboard I-SATA 3.0 ports. See the tables below for pin

denitions.

I-SGPIO 1/2

I-SGPIO1 I-SATA 3.0 Ports 0-3

I-SGPIO2 I-SATA 3.0 Ports 4-7

SGPIO Header

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 NC 2 NC

3 GND 4 Data

5 Load 6 GND

7 Clock 8 NC

NC = No Connection

1. I-SGPIO 1

2. I-SGPIO 2

AUDIO_FP

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

B3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

JPAC1

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

1

I-SGPIO2

JSD1

2

JL1

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

DP
HDMI

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

SYS_FAN1

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Standby Power

The +5V Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have
a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. See the table below

for pin denitions.

Standby Power
Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 NC

Disk On Module Power Connector

Two power connectors for SATA DOM (Disk On Module) devices are located at JSD1 and
JSD2. Connect appropriate cables here to provide power support for your Serial Link DOM
devices.

1

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

DOM Power

Pin Definitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

USB6/7(3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB2/3(3.0)

JPL1

CPU

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

DVI

JPW1

JPW2

JPI2C1

DP
HDMI

SYS_FAN3

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

1. Standby PWR

2. JSD1 (DOM PWR)

CPU_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

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TPM/Port 80 Header

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support
and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security.

See the table below for pin denitions.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

JPAC1

COM1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 VCC_3V3 2 CS

3 RST 4 MISO

5 CLK 6 GND

7 MOSI 8 NC

9 VCC_3V3SB 10 PIRQ

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Definitions

AUDIO

USB2/3(3.0)

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

LAN2

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

DVI

JPL1

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

DP
HDMI

1. TPM Header

CPU_FAN2

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

1

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

CPU

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

JPW1

JPI2C1

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

B3

U.2-1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

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M.2 Connection

The X11SCA/-W/-F board contains three M.2 connectors, one of which supports Wi+BT
(on back panel). M.2, formerly Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), serves to replace mini

PCI-E and mSATA. M.2 allows for a greater variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and

spatial efciency. The M.2 sockets support 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) card in 2260, 2280, and 22110

form factors.

Note: If using an M.2 device with a lower thermal tolerance, a heat sink should be
installed on the top of the M.2 device and the device should be set to "boot up device"
(refer to BIOS section).

Onboard Power LED Header

An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to
the Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table

below for pin denitions.

Onboard Power LED

Pin# Denition

1 VCC

2

3

2

Pin Definitions

Connection to
PWR LED on JF1

Connection to
PWR LED on JF1

1. M.2 Connector 1

2. M.2 Connector 2

3

3. M.2 Connector 3
(X11SCA-W only)

4. Onboard Power LED
Header

1

4

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SATA Ports

Eight SATA 3.0 connectors, supported by the Intel C246 PCH chip, are located on the
X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports
provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

See the tables below for pin denitions.

Note 1: For more information on the SATA HostRAID conguration, please refer to the

Intel SATA HostRAID user's guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

X11SCA/-W/-F SATA 3.0 Connector Types

Port# Connection Type

I-SATA 0-3
(Four)

I-SATA 4-7
(Two)

SATA 3.0/6 Gb/s
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

SATA 3.0/6 Gb/s
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
SuperDOM connectors

Supported by Intel C246 PCH

JPAC1

COM1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

SATA 3.0 Port

Pin Definitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

1. I-SATA0

DP

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

HDMI

2. I-SATA1

3. I-SATA2

CPU_FAN2

4. I-SATA3

DVI

JPL1

5. I-SATA4

CPU

6. I-SATA5

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

7

8

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

5

6 4

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

3

7. I-SATA6

8. I-SATA7

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

JPW1

JPI2C1

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

B3

U.2-1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

1

2

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2.9 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 identied with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram

below 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

3 2 1

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CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to
prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a
small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

Note: Be sure to completely shut down the system, and then short JBT1 to clear the
CMOS.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

1

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

1. CMOS Clear

DP

JPI2C1

JPW2

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

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Watch Dog

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application
hangs. Close pins 1 and 2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2 and 3

to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to

the table below for jumper settings. The Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS. The
default setting is Reset.

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

1

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

1. Watch Dog

DP

JPW2

JPI2C1

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

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LAN Port Enable/Disable

Jumpers JPL1 and JPL2 enable or disable LAN ports 1 and 2 respectively on the motherboard.

Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.

LAN1-LAN2 Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Manufacturing Mode Select

Close pins 2 and 3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI ash security and force the system to
operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to ash the system rmware
from a host server for system setting modications. See the table below for jumper settings.
The default setting is Normal.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

COM1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

SPKR

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

B3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

U.2-1

SYS_FAN2

Manufacturing Mode

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal

Pins 2-3

AUDIO

2

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

Manufacturing
Mode

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

JPL1

CPU

1. LAN1 Ports Enable/Disable

2. LAN2 Ports Enable/Disable

3. Manufacturing Mode

DP

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

HDMI

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

1

JPW1

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VGA Enable/Disable (X11SCA-F Only)

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is
pins 1 and 2 to enable the connection. See the table below for jumper settings. The default
setting is Enabled.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

1

JPG1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

LED4

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

USB4/5 (3.0)

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

USB2/3(3.0)

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

LAN2

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

VGA (for X11SCA-F only)
DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN3

JPW2

DP
HDMI

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

1. VGA Enable

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

SYS_FAN1

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2.10 LED Indicators

LAN LEDs

Two LAN ports (LAN 1/2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet
LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be

green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables below for more
information.

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

LAN1/2 Activity LEDs (Right)

LED State

Color Status Denition

Green Flashing Active

JPAC1

COM1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

1

USB6/7(3.1)
LAN1

LAN1/2 Link LEDs (Left)

LED State

LED Color Denition

O No Connection

Amber 10 Mbps/100 Mbps

Green 1 Gbps

1. LAN1/2 LEDs

DP

JPW2

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

DVI

JPL1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

SPKR

JSD1

LED_PWR_SB

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

CPU

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

JPW1

JPI2C1

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

B3

U.2-1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

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Standby Power LED

The Standby Power LED is located at LED_PWR_SB on the motherboard. When this LED
is on, the system is receiving power. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power
cord before removing or installing components. See the table below for more information.

Standby Power LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

Standby Power O

O

Green Standby Power On

(power cable not
connected)

AUDIO_FP

JTBT1

COM1

USB0/1 (2.0)

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

JLED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JL1

JPAC1

1

LED_PWR_SB

SPKR

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

SP1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA6
I-SATA7

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS CLEAR

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

U.2-1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5 (3.0)

LAN2
USB2/3(3.0)

USB8 (3.1,TypeC)

USB9 (3.1,TypeA)

USB6/7(3.1)

LAN1

1. Standby PWR LED

DP

JPW2

JPI2C1

HDMI

SYS_FAN3

CPU_FAN2

JVR1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

SYS_FAN1

DVI

JPL1

CPU

JPW1

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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. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.

2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard
and mouse.

3. Remove all add-on cards.

4. Install the CPU (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel connectors to
the motherboard.

No Power

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

2. Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected.

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

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

5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

No Video

1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables.

2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for
details on beep codes.

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3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the
specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one).

System Boot Failure

If the system does not display POST 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 con-

tacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1). (Refer to Section 2-9 in 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

When a no-memory beep code is issued by the system, check the following:

1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the
DIMMs are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the memory
compatibility chart posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.)

2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that
you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of ECC DDR4 UDIMM modules
recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory
slots and check the results.

5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions
given in Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.

6. Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM population tables listed in Section 2-4
to install your memory modules.

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Losing the System's Setup Con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 2-8 for
details on recommended power supplies.

2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies

~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.If the above steps do not x the setup
conguration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.

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/DVD.

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

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3. Using the minimum conguration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary

components (starting with add-on cards rst), and use the minimum conguration (but

with the 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.

6. To 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.

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3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as
a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it

is best to rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should
know of any possible problems with the specic system conguration that was sold to you.

1. Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.

com/) before contacting Technical Support.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www.supermicro.com).

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

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

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

boots up.)

• System conguration

4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

RmaForm/.

• Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when

placing a call to our Technical Support department. We can be reached by email at sup-

[e-mail].

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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The motherboard supports ECC DDR4 UDIMM modules. To enhance memory

performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all
memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.

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 les are located on our website at http://www.

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

update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS

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 le and the .exe le. If
you choose the zip BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto a bootable USB device. Run
the batch le using the format FLASH.BAT lename.rom from your bootable USB device to
ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible
system boot failure!)

Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your
motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recov­ery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://

www.supermicro.com.

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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 land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 and 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 (http://www.supermicro.com/

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 rst for any product problems.

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Chapter 4

BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SCA/-W/-F motherboard. The

BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a 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 the BIOS that may not be reected

in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit 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 three main frames. The upper frame displays the time and date,
as well as motherboard information (model, BIOS data, CPU data, and memory data). The

left frame displays all the features that can be congured. “Grayed-out” features cannot be
con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 blue. 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>, <F2>, <F3>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time
during the setup navigation process.

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4.2 Main

The following information is displayed in this section:

• System Date - the date the system is set to

• System Time - the time the system is set to

• Motherboard Model - the model of the motherboard

• BIOS Version - the current BIOS version

• Build Date - the date the BIOS version was released

• Total Memory - the total memory installed on the system

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Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a

very high frequency, or an incorrect timing setting may make the system unstable. If
this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.

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Boot Feature

Fast Boot

This feature enables the system to boot with a minimal set of required devices to launch. This
has no effect on BBS boot options. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM logo
upon bootup. Uncheck the box to display the POST messages. Check the box to display the
OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The default is Checked.

Bootup NumLock State

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

Option ROM Messages

This feature controls the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS or Keep
Current.

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Wait For "F1" If Error

Use this feature to force the system to wait until the "F1" key is pressed if an error occurs.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Re-try Boot

If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specied boot

device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on
jumper settings when it is expired for more than 5 minutes. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.

AC Loss Policy Depend on

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay 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 Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.

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 Instant Off or 4 Seconds Override.

DeepSx Power Policies

This feature enables S4-S5 DeepSx mode. The options are Disabled or Enabled in S4-S5.

CPU Conguration

The following information is displayed in this section:

• CPU Signature - the processor identication code

• Microcode Patch - the microcode revision number

• MAX CPU Speed - the maximum CPU speed

• Min CPU Speed - the minimum CPU speed

• CPU Speed - the approximate CPU speed

• Processor Cores - the number of processor cores

• Hyper Threading Technology - displays whether hyper threading is supported

• VMX - displays whether VMX is supported

• SMX/TXT - displays whether SMX/TXT is supported

• 64-bit - displays whether 64-bit technology is supported

• EIST Technology - displays whether EIST technology is supported

• CPU C3 state - displays whether CPU C3 is supported

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• CPU C6 state - displays whether CPU C6 is supported

• CPU C7 state - displays whether CPU C7 is supported

• CPU C8 state - displays whether CPU C8 is supported

• CPU C9 state - displays whether CPU C9 is supported

• CPU C10 state - displays whether CPU C10 is supported

• L1 Data Cache - the size of the L1 data cache (if supported)

• L1 Instruction Cache - the size of the L1 instruction cache (if supported)

• L2 Cache - the size of the L2 cache (if supported)

• L3 Cache - the size of the L3 cache (if supported)

• L4 Cache - the size of the L4 cache (if supported)

C6DRAM

This feature enables moving DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in a C6 state.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Hardware Prefetcher

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from
the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Select Enabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select
Disabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

Select Enabled to use the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple
operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual"
systems in one physicalcomputer. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and reboot
the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed
information.

Active Processor Cores

Use this feature to select the number of active processor cores. The options depend on how
many cores are supported by the CPU (up to 8). The default is All.

Hyper-Threading

This feature should be enabled for Windows XP and Linux. This feature should be disabled
for other operating systems, as they are not optimized for Hyper-Threading. The default is
Enabled.

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AES

This feature enables Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions support to
enhance data integrity. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Boot performance mode

This feature enables the selection of the default CPU performance during system boot. The
options are Max Non-Turbo Performance, Power Saving, and Turbo Performance.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)

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 Disabled or Enabled.

Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology

This feature enables Intel® Speed Shift Technology support, which exposes the CPPC v2
interface to allow for hardware controlled P-States. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Turbo Mode

This feature enables Turbo Mode if EMTTM is also enabled. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

Package Power Limit MSR Lock

This feature enables Package Power Limit locking. If this is enabled, a reset will be required
to unlock the register. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Power Limit 1 Override

This feature enables Power Limit 1 override. When this is disabled, the BIOS will use default
values. The default is Disabled.

Power Limit 2 Override

This feature enables Power Limit 2 override. When this is disabled, the BIOS will use default
values. The default is Enabled.

Power Limit 2

Enter a value for Power Limit 2. The default is 0.

1-core ~ 8-core Ratio Limit Override

The number of cores available to modify depends on the CPU installed. Enter a ratio limit
value for individual cores (1~8).

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C states

C-State architecture, a processor power management platform developed by Intel, can further
reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to
the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C-State support. The options are Disabled or Enabled. If
this feature is set to Enabled, the following items will display:

Enhanced C-states

This feature enables Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system performance. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

C-State Auto Demotion

When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C State based on un-cored
auto-demote information. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

C-State Un-demotion

When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally undemote from demoted C1 or C3.
The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

Package C-State Demotion

This feature enables the Package C-State demotion. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Package C-State Un-demotion

When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally undemote from demoted Packaged
Package C-State Un-Demotion. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

CState Pre-Wake

Use this feature to enable the C-State pre wake. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Package C State Limit

Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package register.
The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C7s, C8, C9, C10, CPU Default, and Auto.

Chipset Conguration

System Agent (SA) Conguration

Memory Conguration

The following information is displayed:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

• DIMM#A1 ~ DIMM#B2 information

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Maximum Memory Frequency

This feature selects the type/speed of the memory installed. The options are 1333, 1600,
1867, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, and 3200. All values are in MHz. Default speed is auto

detected.

ECC Support
This feature enables DDR ECC support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Max TOLUD

This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which species the “Top of Low Usable
DRAM” memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory,
and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB
~ 3.5 GB (in 0.25 GB increments).

Memory Scrambler

This feature enables memory scrambler support for memory error correction. The set­tings are Disabled or Enabled.

MRC Fast Boot
This feature enables fast path through MRC. The settings are Disabled or Enabled.

REFRESH_2X_MODE

This feature controls the 2xRef mode. The options are Disabled, 1 (Enabled WARM/
HOT), and 2 (Enabled HOT).

Closed Loop Therm Manage

This feature enables Closed Loop Thermal management. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.

Graphics Conguration

Primary Display

This feature controls which graphics device will be used as the primary display. The op­tions are Auto, IGFX, PEG, PCI, and SG.

Primary PEG

This feature controls the graphics device to be used as the primary device. The options
are CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 or CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16).

Primary PCIE

This feature controls the primary PCIE device. The options are Auto, OnBoard, PCH
SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4, and PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1.

Internal Graphics

This feature enables internal graphics support, based on the setup options. The options
are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled.

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GTT Size

This feature controls the memory allocation size for the graphics translation table (GTT).

The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.

Aperture Size

This feature controls the graphics aperture size. For optimal performance, select the size
that matches the installed graphics card's size. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512MB,
1024MB, and 2048MB.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 Pre-allocated graphics memory size to be used by
the internal grahics device. The options are 0M, 32M, 64M, 4M, 8M, 12M, 16M, 20M,
24M, 28M, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 total graphics size to be used by the internal graphics
device. The options are 128M, 256M, and MAX.

VDD Enable
This feature enables VDD in the BIOS. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PM Support
This feature enables PM support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PAVP Enable
This feature enables PAVP support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Cdynmax Clamping Enable
This feature enables Cdynmax Clamping. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Graphics Clock Frequency

This feature controls the graphics clock frequency. Select the highest clock frequency
supported by the platform. The options are 337.5 Mhz, 450 Mhz, 540 Mhz, and 675 Mhz.

Skip CD Clock Init in S3 resume

When this feature is enabled, the system will skip full CD clock initialization during S3
Resume. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

DMI/OPI Conguration

DMI Link ASPM Control

This feature enables the control of Active State Power Management (ASPM) on the SA
side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled or L0sL1.

DMI Extended Sync Control

This feature enables DMI Extended Synchronization support. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

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DMI De-emphasis Control
This feature controls the DMI De-emphasis setting. The options are -6 dB or -3.5 dB.

PEG Port Conguration

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

This displays information if a PCI-E device is installed.

SLOT6 Max Link Speed
Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed.

SLOT6 Power Limit Value

Enter a value for the upper limit on power (in watts) supplied by the slot. The range is
0-255. The default is 75.

SLOT6 Power Limit Scale

This feature controls the slot power limit scale. The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and

0.001x.

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

This displays information if a PCI-E device is installed.

SLOT4 Max Link Speed
Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed.

SLOT4 Power Limit Value

Enter a value for the upper limit on power (in watts) supplied by the slot. The range is
0-255. The default is 75.

SLOT4 Power Limit Scale

This feature controls the slot power limit scale. The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and

0.001x.

Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM

This feature enables PCIe ASPM programming after OpROM. If set to Disabled, program­ming occurs before OpROM. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

GT - Power Management Control

RC6(Render Standby)

Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

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Maximum GT frequency

This feature denes the Maximum GT Frequency. Choose between 300MHz (RPN) and

1200MHz (RP0). Any value beyond this range will be clipped to its min/max supported
by the CPU. The options are Default Max Frequency or 300MHz~1200MHz (in incre­ments of 50MHz).

Disable Turbo GT frequency

This feature disables Turbo GT frequency. Selecting Enabled disables Turbo GT fre­quency. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The default is Disabled.

VT-d

This feature enables VT-d. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

SW Guard Extensions (SGX)

Select Enabled to activate the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The options are Disabled,

Enabled, and Software Controlled.

Select Owner EPOCH input type

There are three Owner EPOCH modes (each EPOCH is 64 bit). The options are No Change
in Owner EPOCHs, Change to New Random Owner EPOCH, and Manual User Dened

Owner EPOCHs.

GNA Device (B0:D8:F0)

This feature enables the SA GNA device. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

X2APIC Opt Out

This feature enables X2APIC Opt Out. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PCH-IO Conguration

PCI Express Conguration

DMI Link ASPM Control

This feature enables the control of Active State Power Management (ASPM) on the SA
side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.

Peer Memory Write Enable
This feature enables Peer Memory Writing. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

SLOT7 ASPM Support

This feature controls the Active State Power Management (ASPM) setting. The options
are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.

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SLOT7 L1 Substates
This feature controls L1 Substates. The options are Disabled, L1.1, and L1.1 & L1.2.

PTM

This feature enables Precision Time Measurement (PTM). The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

DPC

This feature enables Downstream Port Containment (DPC). The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

EDPC

This feature enables rootport Extension for Downstream Port Containment. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

SLOT7 PCIe Speed
This feature controls the PCIe Speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

PCI-E M.2-M2

M.2-M2 ASPM Support

This feature controls the Active State Power Management (ASPM) setting. The options
are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.

M.2-M2 L1 Substates
This feature controls L1 Substates. The options are Disabled, L1.1, and L1.1 & L1.2.

PTM

This feature enables Precision Time Measurement (PTM). The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

DPC

This feature enables Downstream Port Containment (DPC). The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

EDPC

This feature enables rootport Extension for Downstream Port Containment. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

M.2-M2 PCIe Speed

This feature controls the PCIe Speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

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PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4/PCI-E M.2-M1

SLOT2/M.2-M1 ASPM Support

This feature controls the Active State Power Management (ASPM) setting. The options
are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.

SLOT2/M.2-M1 L1 Substates
This feature controls L1 Substates. The options are Disabled, L1.1, and L1.1 & L1.2.

PTM

This feature enables Precision Time Measurement (PTM). The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

DPC

This feature enables Downstream Port Containment (DPC). The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

EDPC

This feature enables rootport Extension for Downstream Port Containment. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

SLOT2/M.2-M1 PCIe Speed
This feature controls the PCIe Speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

Frontside Audio Mode

This feature controls the Frontside Audio mode. The options are HD Audio or AC'97.

PCIe PLL SSC

This feature controls the PCIe PLL SSC setting. The options are Auto and 0.0~2.0% (in

0.1% increments).

NCT6796D Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1 Conguration

Serial Port 1

This feature will enable Serial Port 1 (COM1). Click to check the box to enable Serial Port

1. The default is Checked (Enabled).

Device Settings

Change Settings

This feature congures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1). The default is Auto.

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AST2500SEC Super IO Conguration

SOL Conguration

Serial Port 1

This feature will enable Serial Port 1 (COM1). Click to check the box to enable Serial Port

1. The default is Checked (Enabled).

Device Settings

Change Settings

This feature congures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1). The default is Auto.

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 Console Redirection

Check the box to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to
be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Unchecked
(Disabled) and Checked (Enabled).

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

conguration:

COM1 Console Redirection Settings

COM1 Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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.

COM1 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).

COM1 Data Bits

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

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COM1 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.

COM1 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 or 2.

COM1 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer over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 or Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

COM1 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 Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

COM1 Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Unchecked
(Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

COM1 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 or 80x25.

COM1 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.

COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST

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

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SOL Console Redirection (X11SCA-F only)

Check the box to enable SOL Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be
connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Unchecked
(Disabled) and Checked (Enabled).

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

conguration:

SOL Console Redirection Settings

SOL Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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.

SOL 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).

SOL Data Bits

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

SOL 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.

SOL 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 or 2.

SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer over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 or Hardware RTS/CTS.

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SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

SOL 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 Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

SOL Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Unchecked
(Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

SOL 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 or 80x25.

SOL 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.

SOL Redirection After BIOS POST

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

AMT SOL Console Redirection (X11SCA / X11SCA-W only)

Check the box to enable AMT SOL Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to
be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Unchecked

(Disabled) and Checked (Enabled).

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

conguration:

AMT SOL Console Redirection Settings

AMT SOL Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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.

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AMT SOL 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).

AMT SOL Data Bits

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

AMT SOL 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.

AMT SOL 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 or 2.

AMT SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer over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 or Hardware RTS/CTS.

AMT SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

AMT SOL 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 Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

AMT SOL Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Unchecked
(Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

AMT SOL 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 or 80x25.

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AMT SOL 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.

AMT SOL Redirection After BIOS POST

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

Redirection COM Port

This feature controls which COM port displays redirection of Legacy OS and legacy OpROM
messages. The options are COM1 or SOL.

EMS Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable Emergency Out-of-Band Management Console Redirection, which
will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
The options are Unchecked (Disabled) and Checked (Enabled).

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

conguration:

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

This feature controls which port Emergency Management Services (EMS) is allowed to
remotely manage a Windows server operating system. The options are COM1 or SOL.

EMS Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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.

EMS 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, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

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EMS Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer over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, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits

SATA And RST Conguration

SATA Controller(s)

This feature enables SATA device(s). The options are Disabled or Enabled.

SATA Mode Selection

This feature controls the SATA mode. The options are AHCI or RAID.

Aggressive LPM Support

This feature enables the PCH to aggressively enter link power state. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver

This feature controls the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM. The options are Do
not launch, UEFI, and Legacy.

Serial ATA Port 0~7
Hot Plug

This feature designates the port specied for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for

hotplugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive without shutting
down the system. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Spin Up Device

When this feature is disabled, all drives will spin up at boot. When this option is enabled, it will
perform Staggered Spin Up on any drive this option is activated. The settings are Disabled
or Enabled.

SATA Device Type

Use this feature to identify the type of HDD that is connected to the SATA port. The options
are Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive.

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PCH-FW Conguration

The following information is displayed:

ME Firmware Version
ME Firmware Mode
ME Firmware SKU

ME FW Image Re-Flash

This feature enables ME FW Image Re-Flash function. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Manageability Features State (X11SCA/-W only)

This feature enables Intel® Manageability features in FW. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

AMT BIOS Features (X11SCA/-W only)

This feature enables AMT BIOS features. When set to Disabled, MEBx Setup access is no
longer available, as well as the following submenu. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

AMT BIOS Conguration

ASF support

This feature enables Alert Standard Format (ASF) support. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

USB Provisioning of AMT

This feature enables AMT USB provisioning. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

CIRA Conguration

Activate Remote Assistance Process

This feature triggers CIRA boot. The options are Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked
(Enabled).

CIRA Timeout
Enter a value for the CIRA Timeout. The default is 0.

ASF Conguration

PET Progress

This feature enables the Platform Event Trap (PET) Progress to receive PET events in
order to provide advanced warning of possible system failures. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

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WatchDog
This feature enables the WatchDog Timer. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

OS Timer
If WatchDog (above) is set to Enabled, enter a value for OS Timer. The default is 0.

BIOS Timer
If WatchDog (above) is set to Enabled, enter a value for BIOS Timer. The default is 0.

ASF Sensors Table
This feature enables ASF Sensors Table. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Secure Erase Conguration

Secure Erase Mode

This feature controls the Secure Erase module behavior. The Simulated option performs

SE ow without erasing SSD. The Real option erases SSD. The default option is Simu­lated.

Force Secure Erase
This feature forces Secure Erase on next boot. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

OEM Flags Settings

MEBx hotkey Pressed

This feature enables automatic MEBx hotkey presses. The options are Unchecked (Dis­abled) or Checked (Enabled).

MEBx Selection Screen

This feature enables the MEBx selection screen. The options are Unchecked (Disabled)
or Checked (Enabled).

Hide Uncongure ME Conrmation Prompt

This feature hides the Uncongure ME conrmation prompt. The options are Unchecked
(Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

MEBx OEM Debug Menu Enable

This feature enables the OEM debug menu in MEBx. The options are Unchecked (Dis­abled) or Checked (Enabled).

Uncongure ME

This feature uncongures ME and resets the MEBx password to its default. The options

are Unchecked (Disabled) or Checked (Enabled).

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MEBx Resolution Settings

Non-UI Mode Resolution

This feature controls the resolution for non-UI text mode. The options are Auto, 80x25,
and 100x31.

UI Mode Resolution

This feature controls the resolution for UI text mode. The options are Auto, 80x25, and
100x31.

Graphics Mode Resolution

This feature controls the resolution for graphics mode. The options are Auto, 640x480,
800x600, and 1024x768.

ACPI Settings

WHEA Support

Enable this feature to support the Windows Hardware Error Architeture (WHEA) platform and
provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows
OS environment in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery and health
monitoring. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

High Precision Event 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 educing the depenency on other
timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The
High Performance Event Timer is used to replacce the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Native PCIE Enable

This feature enables native PCIE. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Native ASPM

This feature enables native ASPM. If set to Enabled, the native ASPM will be OS Controlled.
If set to Disabled, the native ASPM will be BIOS Controlled. The default option is Disabled.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration

Video

This feature controls which option ROM to execute for the Video device. The options are Do
Not Launch, UEFI, and Legacy.

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PCI PERR/SERR Support

This feature enables PCI Parity Error (PERR)/System Error (SERR) support. The options are

Disabled or Enabled.

Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment

Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Onboard Video Option ROM (X11SCA-F only)

This feature controls which onboard video rmware type will be loaded. The options are

Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ OPROM
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM
PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM
PCI-E M.2-M1 OPROM

PCI-E M.2-M2 OPROM

Select Disabled to deactivate the selected slot, Legacy to activate the slot in legacy mode
and EFI to activate the slot in EFI mode. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 SUPPORT

Use this feature to enable the onboard LAN1 device. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Use this feature to select the type of option ROM installed. The options are EFI or Legacy.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to boot the computer using a PXE device

installed in a specied LAN port. Select Disabled to prevent system boot using a device

installed in a LAN port. The options are Disabled or PXE.

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to boot the computer using a PXE device

installed in a specied LAN port. Select Disabled to prevent system boot using a device

installed in a LAN port. For X11SCA-F motherboards, the options are iSCSI or PXE. For all
others the only option is PXE.

Network Stack

Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unied Extensible

Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

*If this feature is enabled, the two features below are available.

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Ipv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot support. If
this feature is set to Disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

Ipv4 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Ipv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot support. If
this feature is set to Disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

Ipv6 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

IPSEC Certicate

This feature enables IPSEC certicate support for Ikev. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PXE boot wait time

Enter a value for the wait time (in seconds) to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot.
The default is 0.

Media detect count

Enter a value for the number of times the presence of media will be checked. The default is 1.

Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

This feature enables BIOS support for a security device. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

TPM State

This feature enables an installed security device. Changing the setting will reboot the
computer. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Pending operation

This feature schedules an operation for an installed security device. Changing the setting will
reboot the computer. The options are None or TPM Clear.

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Device Select

This feature restricts support to a specic type of security device. The options are TPM 1.2,

TPM 2.0, and Auto (both).

TPM Enabled Status
TPM Active Status
TPM Owner Status

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Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Smbios Event Log

Use this feature to enable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.

Erase Event Log

If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased. Select Yes, Next Reset,
data in the event log will be erased upon next system reboot. Select Yes, Every Reset, data
in the event log will be erased upon every system reboot. The options are No, "Yes, Next
reset", and "Yes, Every reset".

When Log is Full

Select Erase Immediately for all messages to be automatically erased from the event log
when the event log memory is full. The options are Do Nothing or Erase Immediately.

Log System Boot Event

This feature toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

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MECI

The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that
a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric
value. The default value is 1.

METW

The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) denes the number of minutes that must pass

between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99.
The default value is 60.

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

View Smbios Event Log

This feature displays a list of logged Smbios events.

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

BMC Firmware Revision

This feature indicates the IPMI rmware revision used in your system.

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller)

This feature indicates the status of the IPMI rmware installed in your system.

System Event Log

SEL Components

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

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 decide 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 or Erase Immediately.

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

BMC Network Conguration

IPMI LAN Selection
IPMI Network Link Status

Update IPMI LAN Conguration

Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot.
The options are Yes or No.

*If the feature above is set to Yes, the following feature will become available for
conguration:

Conguration Address Source

This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address 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 eld. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP
(Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request

the next available IP address for this computer. The options are Static or DHCP.

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., 172.31.0.1).

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VLAN

This feature enables the IPMI VLAN function. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enable, the following feature will become available for
conguration:

VLAN ID

Use this feature to enter the VLAN ID. The default setting is 0.

IPV6 Support

This feature enables LAN1 IPV6 Support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Conguration Address source

This feature congures the LAN channel parameters, either statically or dynamically. The

options are Static or DHCP.

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4.6 Security

Use this submenu to create Administrator and User passwords. Using ONLY an Administrator
password limits access to BIOS setup. Using ONLY a User password will lock unauthorized
users from booting the system and/or entering BIOS setup.

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