Supermicro X11SCQ operation manual

X11SCQ/-L

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

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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 X11SCQ/-L motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X11SCQ/-L motherboard supports an Intel 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium, or Celeron
processor in an LGA1151 socket. The X11SCQ/-L provides maximum performance with the
latest Intel CPU architecture, up to 32 or 64GB DDR4-2666 memory, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort,
DVI-D, M.2, dual Gigabit LAN, USB 3.1 Gen 1/2, PCI-E 3.0 x16 expandability, and is optimized

for medical, surveillance, digital signage, DVR/NVR, POS, and ofce server applications.

Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional
technicians only. For processor and memory updates, please refer to our website at http://

www.supermicro.com/products/.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the motherboard, and

provides detailed information on the Q370/H310 chipset.

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

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

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

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix C lists standardized warning statements in various languages.

Appendix D provides UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.

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Contacting Supermicro

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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................12

Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................14

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................18

1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................18

Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................18

1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................19

Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................19

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................19

Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................19

System Resource Alert......................................................................................................19

1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................20

1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................20

1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................20

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................21

Precautions .......................................................................................................................21

Unpacking .........................................................................................................................21

2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................22

Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................22

Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................22

Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................23

2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................24

Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................24

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................26

Removing the Heatsink .....................................................................................................28

2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................29

Memory Support ................................................................................................................29

DIMM Module Population Conguration ...........................................................................29

DIMM Module Population Sequence ................................................................................29

DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................30

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DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................30

2.5 Rear I/O Ports ....................................................................................................................31

2.6 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................36

2.7 Connectors .........................................................................................................................40

2.8 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................51

How Jumpers Work ...........................................................................................................51

2.9 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................56

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................57

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................57

No Power ..........................................................................................................................57

No Video ...........................................................................................................................58

System Boot Failure ..........................................................................................................58

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................58

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................59

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................59

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................61

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................62

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................63

Battery Removal ................................................................................................................63

Proper Battery Disposal ....................................................................................................63

Battery Installation .............................................................................................................63

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................64

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................65

Starting the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................65

4.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................66

4.3 Advanced ............................................................................................................................68

4.4 Event Logs .......................................................................................................................100

4.5 Security .............................................................................................................................102

4.7 Boot ..................................................................................................................................106

4.8 Save & Exit .......................................................................................................................109

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Appendix A BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes .....................................................................................111

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs ...........................................................................................11 3

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5 .................................................................................................................114

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If
anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. The following items are
included in the retail box:

1.1 Checklist

Main Parts List (included in the retail box)

Description Part Number Quantity

Supermicro motherboard X11SCQ/-L MBD-X11SCQ/-L 1

SATA cables (for X11SCQ) CBL-0044L 6

SATA cables (for X11SCQ-L) CBL-0044L 4

I/O Shield MCP-260-00125-0N 1

Quick Reference Guide MNL-2110-QRG 1

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: https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver/

• 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. X11SCQ 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. X11SCQ-L Motherboard Image

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AUDIO FP

JPAC1

JGP1

JPME2

COM5/6

COM3/4

COM2

USB10/11

(3.1 Gen 2)

COM1

JL1

USB2/3 (2.0)

I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0

USB4/5 (2.0)

JSD1
I-SATA5
I-SATA4
I-SATA3

JTPM1

Notes:

JGP1

COM5/6

COM3/4

COM2

COM1

USB2/3

USB4/5

JTPM1

AUDIO FP

FAN3

FAN3

SLOT4

J5

JPAC1

JPME2

USB10/11(3.1)

JL1

JSD1

JPT1

JPT1

Figure 1-3. X11SCQ/-L Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

LAN2

USB8/9 (3.1 Gen2 on X11SCQ, 3.1 Gen 1 on X11SCQ-L)

LAN1

USB6/7 (3.1 Gen2 on X11SCQ, 3.1 Gen 1 on X11SCQ-L)

eDP

HD AUDIO

HD AUDIO

SLOT7

MH12

MH11

MH9

J23

PCI-E M.2-M1

LAN2

USB8/9(3.1)

EDP

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

JPW1

LAN1

USB6/7(3.1)

HDMI/DP

HDMI/DP

CPU

JPW1

LED3

SLOT6

SLOT5

DESIGNED IN USA

SLOT4

SLOT5

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

Intel

Q370/H310

J*

LED1

JF1

HDD

PWR

OH/FF

NIC2 NIC1

X

RST

ON

LED

LED

LED1

JF1

JPL2

JPL2

X11SCQ

REV:1.01

SLOT6

MAC CODE

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JLED1

PWR
LED

JWD1

JLED1

JBT1

JWD1

JAT1

SLOT7

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

JSTBY1

JAT1

JSTBY1

LED3

FAN2

FAN2

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JD1

SP1

KB/MOUSE

USB0/1 (2.0)

CON1

KB/MOUSE
USB0/1

CPU FAN

JPL1

+

B3

B3

FAN4

FAN4

JPW2

FAN1

DIMMA2

JSMB1

DIMMB2

JSMB1

DVI-D

DVI-D

SP1

JD1

MH12

JPL1

JPW2

MH11

MH9

M.2
FAN1
JBT1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

• USB 3.1 Gen 1 is also referred to as USB 3.0.

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

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

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

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

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

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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

JAT1 ATX/AT Mode Pins 1-2 (ATX Mode)

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enable)

JPL1, JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enable)

JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPT1

JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header

B3 Onboard Battery

COM1 COM1 Header

COM2 COM2 Header

COM3/4 COM3 and COM4 Headers

COM5/6 COM5 and COM6 Headers

DVI-D Digital Visual Interface Port (Digital only)

eDP Embedded DisplayPort

FAN1 - FAN4 CPU/System Fan Headers (FAN4: CPU Fan)

HD AUDIO Rear Audio Ports

HDMI/DP High Denition Multimedia Interface/DisplayPort

I-SATA0 - I-SATA5 SATA 3.0 Ports (SATA4 and SATA5 are not available on X11SCQ-L)

JD1 Speaker/Buzzer (Pins 1-4: Speaker, Pins 3-4: Buzzer)

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JGP1 General Purpose I/O 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)

JSD1 SATA DOM Power Header

JSMB1 System Management Bus Header

JSTBY1 5V Standby Power Header

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Header

KB/MOUSE Keyboard and Mouse Connector

LAN1, LAN2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Port

M.2 M.2 M-Key PCIE3 Connector (not available on X11SCQ-L)

Onboard TPM Enable/Disable

(not available on X11SCQ-L)

Pins 1-2 (Enable)

Note: The table above is continued on the next page.

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Connector Description

MH9, MH11, MH12 M.2 Mounting screws

SLOT4

SLOT5

SLOT6

SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot

SP1 Speaker/Buzzer

USB0/1 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports

USB2/3, USB4/5 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers

USB6/7, USB8/9 Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports (USB 3.1 Gen 1 on X11SCQ-L)

USB10/11 Front Accessible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Headers (not available on X11SCQ-L)

* USB 3.1 Gen 1 is also referred to as USB 3.0

PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot

(not available on X11SCQ-L)

PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot

(PCI-E 2.0 x4 on X11SCQ-L)

PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot

(PCI-E 2.0 x1 on X11SCQ-L)

LED Description Status

LED1 Power LED Solid Green: Power On

LED3 Standby Power LED Green: Standby Power On

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Supports an Intel 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium, Celeron processor in an LGA1151 socket.

Memory

• X11SCQ: Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 Non-ECC UDIMM with speeds of up to 2666MHz in four slots.

• X11SCQ-L: Supports up to 32GB of DDR4 Non-ECC UDIMM with speeds of up to 2666MHz in two slots.

DIMM Size

• 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

Note 1: Refer to the motherboard product page for the list of supported memory.

Chipset

• X11SCQ: Intel Q370

• X11SCQ-L: Intel H310

Expansion Slots

X11SCQ

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot

• Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slots

X11SCQ-L

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot

• One (1) PCI-E 2.0 x1 Slot

• One (1) PCI-E 2.0 x4 Slot

Network Controller

• Intel I219LM

• Intel I210AT

Graphics

• Intel® UHD Graphics

I/O Devices

• COM Headers • Six (6) COM ports in four headers

• SATA 3.0

• X11SCQ: Six (6) SATA3.0 ports

• X11SCQ-L: Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports

• Video ports • DVI-D, DisplayPort, eDP, HDMI 2.0

• Audio • High-Denition Audio Connector

Peripheral Devices

• Four (4) USB 2.0 ports in two internal headers (USB2/3, USB4/5)

• Four (4) USB 3.1 ports, two Type-A and two Type-C, on the I/O back panel (USB6/7, USB8/9 - Gen 2 on X11SCQ, Gen

1 on X11SCQ-L)

• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the I/O back panel (USB0/1)

• Two (2) USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports in one internal header (USB10/11) [not available on X11SCQ-L]

Note: The table above is continued on the next page.

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Motherboard Features

BIOS

• 256Mb SPI AMI BIOS

• ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 3.1, UEFI 2.6 specication, PCI F/W 3.0, Plug-and-Play (PnP), SPI dual/quad speed support, RTC

wakeup

Power Management

• Power button override mechanism

• Management Engine (ME)

• Power-on mode for AC recovery

• Keyboard wakeup from S5

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitoring for +12V, +3.3V, +5V, VDIMM (1.2V), Vcore (CPU), VBAT

• 5+2 CPU switching phase voltage regulator

• CPU Thermal Trip support

System Management

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support

• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

• Watch Dog, NMI

®

SM Flash UEFI BIOS

LED Indicators

• CPU/System Overheat LED

• Power/Suspend-state indicator LED

• Fan Fail LED

• HDD Activity LED

• LAN Activity LED

Dimensions

• 9.6" (L) x 9.6" (W) (24.38 cm x 24.38 cm)

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.

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X11SCQ System Block Diagram

DVI-D

HDMI2.0

DisplayPort

Embedded Display Port

PCI-E 3.0 x16 SLOT #7

PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot #6

PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot #5

PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot #4

PCI-E 3.0 x4
M.2 M KEY SSD

SATA 3.0 X1
SUPERDOM Support

SATA 3.0 X5

Header USB2.0 X2

Header USB2.0 X2

Rear USB2.0 X2 TYPE-A

Rear USB3.1 Type A + Type C

Rear USB3.1 Type A + Type C

Header USB3.1 X2

Realtek ALC888S-VD2

BIOS ROM
32MB

LSPCON

DDI1/Port B

DDI2/Port C

DDI3/Port D

eDP

PCI-E 3.0 x16

8.0 GT/s

PCI-E 3.0_x1

8 GT/s

PCI-E 3.0_x4

8 GT/s

PCI-E 3.0_x4

8 GT/s

PCI-E 3.0_x4

8 GT/s

SATA3.0

SATA3.0
6Gb/s
USB2.0

USB2.0

USB2.0
480Mb/s

USB3.1 GEN2

USB3.1 GEN2

USB3.1 GEN2

10 Gb/s

HD Audio

SPI

Figure 1-4.

VRM
5-phase VCC IA
2-phase VCC GT

INTEL LGA1151

(Socket-H4)

x4 DMI 3
8 GT/s

Intel

PCH-H

Q370

SVID

IMVPS

Display Audio Interface

DDR4 (CHA)

UP TO 2666MT/s

DDR4 (CHB)

UP TO 2666MT/s

PCI-E 1.0_x1

2.5GT/s

PCI-E 1.0_x1

2.5GT/s

LPC

SMBus

DIMMA1 (Black)

DIMMA2 (Blue)

DIMMB1 (Black)

DIMMB2 (Blue)

GLAN1
I219LM

GLAN2
I210-AT

TPM2.0 Header

TPM2.0 On-Board

NCT6776D
SIO

NCT5104D

PCA9554APW

RJ45

RJ45

HEALTH
INFO

P/S2 KB/MS

COM1,2

COM3,4

COM5,6

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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DVI-D

HDMI2.0

DisplayPort

Embedded Display Port

PCI-E 3.0 x16 SLOT #7

PCI-E 2.0 x1 Slot #6

PCI-E 2.0 x4 Slot #5

SATA 3.0 X1
SUPERDOM Support

SATA 3.0 X3

Header USB2.0 X2

Header USB2.0 X2

Rear USB2.0 X2 TYPE-A

Rear USB3.1 Type A + Type C

Rear USB3.1 Type A + Type C

Realtek ALC888S-VD2

BIOS ROM
32MB

LSPCON

Figure 1-5.

X11SCQ-L System Block Diagram

VRM
5-phase VCC IA
2-phase VCC GT

SVID

DDI1/Port B

DDI2/Port C

DDI3/Port D

eDP

PCI-E 3.0 x16

8.0 GT/s

PCI-E 2.0_x1

5GT/s

PCI-E 2.0_x4

5GT/s

SATA3.0

SATA3.0
6Gb/s

USB2.0

USB2.0

USB2.0
480Mb/s

USB3.1 GEN1

USB3.1 GEN1
5Gb/s

HD Audio

SPI

INTEL LGA1151

(Socket-H4)

DMI 2.0 x4
5 GT/s

Intel

PCH-H

H310

IMVPS

Display Audio Interface

DDR4 (CHA)

UP TO 2666MT/s

DDR4 (CHB)

UP TO 2666MT/s

PCI-E 1.0_x1

2.5GT/s

PCI-E 1.0_x1

2.5GT/s

LPC

SMBus

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DIMMA2 (Blue)

DIMMB2 (Blue)

GLAN1
I219LM

GLAN2
I210-AT

TPM2.0 Header

NCT6776D
SIO

NCT5104D

PCA9554APW

RJ45

RJ45

HEALTH
INFO

P/S2 KB/MS

COM1,2

COM3,4

COM5,6

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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 and the Q370/H310

chipset, this motherboard provides superb system performance, efcient power management,

and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to address the needs of next­generation computer users. This motherboard is optimized for medical and surveillance
devices.

The Intel 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 processor and the Q370/H310 chipset support the following
features:

• Intel® AMT 12.0, TXT, and AMT vPro (X11SCQ only)

• PCI-E 2.0/3.0, SATA 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen1/2

• Intel Hyper-Threading, Intel VT-D, VT-x

• TSX-NI, AES, SGX

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology

• Intel Rapid Storage Technology

• 32GB (X11SCQ-L) and 64GB (X11SCQ) DDR4 Memory Support up to 2666MHz

• Advanced Graphics Displays with Audio Stream, VP8, VP9, HEVC, OpenGL, Intel Quick

Sync Video Technology

1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SCQ/-L 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.

Note: The motherboard offers a Force-On mode setting via jumper JAT1, putting it into

AT mode for special applications that require the system to always power on when AC
plugged in or when recovering from a power loss. Please refer to section 2.8 Jumper
Settings.

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1.4 System Health Monitoring

Onboard Voltage Monitors

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage
becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. The user

can adjust the voltage thresholds to 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 the BIOS Thermal Management.

Environmental Temperature Control

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the

thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-dened threshold. The

overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once the thermal sensor detects that
the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fans to prevent the
CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system
temperature and alert the user when the chassis temperature is too high.

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please provide adequate airow to your

system.

System Resource Alert

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

For example, you can congure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you with warnings when the system
temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predened range.

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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 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® 10 operating system.

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
X11SCQ/-L motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. In addition, the 12V
8-pin power connector located at JPW2 is always required to ensure adequate power supply
to the CPU.

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

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

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

please refer to the web site 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 Super I/O

The Super I/O (NCT6776D) provides high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication
ports (UART), which support serial infrared communication. The UART includes send/receive
FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability, and a
processor interrupt system. The UART provides legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2
Kbps.

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power

Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through a SMI
or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging
your motherboard and your system, 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 that your chassis provides excellent conductivity be-

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

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

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

Unpacking

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

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2.2 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to 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

J5

AUDIO FP

DESIGNED IN USA

JPAC1

JGP1

COM5/6

COM3/4

COM2

COM1

USB2/3

USB4/5

JTPM1

FAN3

SLOT4

JPME2

USB10/11(3.1)

JL1

JSD1

JF1

JPT1

PWR
ON

RST

SLOT5

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

Intel

Q370/H310

J*

LED1

JLED1

PWR

HDD

OH/FF

NIC2 NIC1

X

LED

LED

LED

JPL2

X11SCQ

REV:1.01

SLOT6

MAC CODE

JBT1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

JWD1

JSTBY1

JAT1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

Phillips Screws (8)

HD AUDIO

MH12

MH11

MH9

J23

PCI-E M.2-M1

USB8/9(3.1)

JPW1

SLOT7

HDMI/DP

LAN2

LAN1

USB6/7(3.1)

EDP

CPU

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

LED3

FAN2

Standoffs (8)

Only if Needed

CON1

DVI-D

KB/MOUSE
USB0/1

JPL1

SP1

+

B3

JD1

CPU FAN

FAN4

JPW2

FAN1

JSMB1

Location of Mounting Holes

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

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

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

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Installing the Motherboard

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

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

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

4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

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

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

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

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

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

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2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

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

area of the 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 down to release the load plate from its locking position.

Plastic Protective
Cover

Load Plate

Load Lever

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2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do
not touch the CPU socket contacts.

3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.

Holding the CPU by the edges with your thumb and index nger, align the triangle on

the CPU with the triangle on the socket. The CPU keys (the semi-circle cutouts) may
also be aligned against the socket keys as a guide.

CPU / Socket Keys

4. Carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the
socket, or move it horizontally or vertically to avoid damaging the CPU or socket.
Inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

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5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position.

CPU properly
installed

Load lever locked

into place

Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted

into the 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 properly aligned.

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan

1. Locate the CPU fan header on the motherboard (FAN1: CPU FAN).

2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan header
and are not interfering with other components.

3. Inspect the CPU fan wires to make sure they are routed through the bottom of the
heatsink.

4. Remove the thin layer of protective lm from the heatsink. CPU overheating may occur if

the protective lm is not removed from the heatsink.

5. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU. If your heatsink came with a
thermal pad, please ignore this step.

Thermal Grease

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6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently
push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 and #2, then #3 and #4) into
the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one
90° clockwise.

2

4

3

1

Push down

Lock

Unlock

7. Once all four fasteners are secured, connect the heatsink fan wire connector to the CPU
fan header.

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Removing the Heatsink

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

do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the
heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

1. Unplug the power connector from the power supply.

2. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the CPU fan header.

3. Gently press down each fastener cap and turn them 90°counter clockwise, then pull the
fasteners upwards to loosen them.

4. Remove the heatsink from the CPU.

Lock

Pull up

Unlock

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USB10/11(3.0)

AUDIO FP

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)

DP1/DP2

VGA/DVI

LAN3/4

LAN1/2

USB2/3(3.0)

IPMI_LAN

USB0/1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

X11SSZ-F

REV: 1.10

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

CPU Socket LGA1151

S/N CODE

Intel

C236

1

1

USB8/9

USB6/7

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

JPW2

SP1

BT1

LED1

LED2

JD1

JBT1

JGPIO1

FAN4

FAN2

FANB

FANA

FAN3

JTPM1

JSPDIF_OUT1

JL1

J18

JI2C2
JI2C1

JPW1

JPME2

JBR2

JBR3

JPL3

JPL2

JPL1

JBR1

JWD1

JPB1

JPG1

JPAC1

COM2

COM1

LED3

JSD1

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

JUIDB1

JIPMB1

JSMB1

1

1

1

JVR1

JVRM1

JVRM2

USB12

4

3

2

JPWR1

2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Memory Support

The X11SCQ motherboard supports up to 64GB of Non-ECC UDIMM with speeds of up to
2666MHz in four slots. The X11SCQ-L supports up to 32GB of Non-ECC UDIMM with speeds
of up to 2666MHz in two slots. Populating the DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of
the same type, speed and size will result in interleaved memory, which improves performance.

DIMM Module Population Conguration

For optimal memory performance, follow the table below when populating memory.

DIMMA1

(X11SCQ only)

4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB

Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMB1

(X11SCQ only)

DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Total System Memory

4GB 4GB 8GB

8GB 8GB 16GB

16GB 16GB 32GB

16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB

DIMM Module Population Sequence

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots must be populated in the following order:

DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, DIMMA1. The blue slots must be populated rst.

Towards the CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2 (Blue Slot)

Towards the edge of the motherboard

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JD1

FAN3

FAN2

DIMM Installation

1. Insert DIMM modules in the following
order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1,
DIMMB1. For the system to work properly,
use memory modules of the same type
and speed.

2. Align the DIMM module key with the
receptive point on the single-latch DIMM
slot.

3. Push the release tab outwards to unlock
the slot.

4. Align the notch on the end of the module
against the receptive point on the end of
the slot.

5. Press both ends of the module straight
down into the slot until the module snaps
into place.

COM5/6

COM3/4

COM2

COM1

USB2/3

USB4/5

JTPM1

J5

AUDIO FP

JPAC1

JGP1

JPME2

USB10/11(3.1)

JL1

JSD1

JPT1

JPL2

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SCQ

REV:1.01

SLOT4

SLOT5

SLOT6

SLOT7

BAR CODE

MAC CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

Intel

Q370/H310

J*

JBT1

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA5

DIMMB2

JWD1

JSTBY1

JAT1

LED1

JF1

JLED1

PWR

HDD

PWR

OH/FF

NIC2 NIC1

X

RST

ON

LED

LED

LED

Receptive Point

HD AUDIO

MH12

MH11

MH9

J23

PCI-E M.2-M1

LAN2

USB8/9(3.1)

JPW1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB6/7(3.1)

EDP

CPU

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

LED3

DVI-D

CON1

KB/MOUSE
USB0/1

CPU FAN

FAN4

JPL1

JPW2

FAN1

JSMB1

SP1

+

B3

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

DIMM Removal

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

Notch

Release Tab

Press both notches

straight down into

the memory slot.

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