Supermicro X11SSE-F User Manual

X11SSE-F

USER MANUAL

Revision 1.0a

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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 X11SSE-F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Super X11SSE-F motherboard supports an Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5, 6th-Gen Core i3,
Pentium, or Celeron processor in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With support of the Intel C236
chipset, DDR4 2133 memory, SATA 3.0, PCIe 3.0, KVM, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM),
this motherboard works with a 12-node Micro Cloud server with up to (4) 2.5” or (2) 3.5” hard
drives per node. 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 provides 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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Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................10

Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................11

Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................12

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

1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................16

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

1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................17

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

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

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................19

Precautions .......................................................................................................................19

Unpacking .........................................................................................................................19

2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................20

Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................20

Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................20

Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................21

2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................22

Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................22

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ...................................................................................25

Removing the Passive Heatsink .......................................................................................26

2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................27

2.5 Rear I/O Ports ....................................................................................................................30

2.6 Connectors .........................................................................................................................32

2.7 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................38

2.8 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................43

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................44

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................44

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No Power ..........................................................................................................................44

No Video ...........................................................................................................................45

System Boot Failure .......................................................................................................45

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................45

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................46

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................46

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................48

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................49

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................50

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................51

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................52

4.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................53

4.3 Advanced Setup Congurations .........................................................................................55

4.4 Event Logs .........................................................................................................................77

4.5 IPMI ....................................................................................................................................79

4.6 Security ...............................................................................................................................82

4.7 Boot ....................................................................................................................................85

4.8 Save & Exit .........................................................................................................................87

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs .............................................................................................90

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5 ...................................................................................................................91

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling ................................................................................................................92

Product Disposal ...............................................................................................................94

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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

Main Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity

Supermicro Motherboard X11SSE-F 1

Quick Reference Guide MNL-1792-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: 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. X11SSE-F 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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CPU MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8

Figure 1-2. X11SSE-F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

LED5

SW2

JTPM1

MAC CODE

USB2 (3.0)

JPME2

JPME1

I-SATA6

JSD1

JUIDB1

JWD1

J21
MICRO-LP

BAR CODE

JPG1

BMC

JPO1

JBT1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

LED6

Intel PCH

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference

J21

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

J21
MICRO-LP

DIMMA2

JPG1

JBT1

DIMMA1

BAR CODE

JPO1

JPG1

BMC

JPO1

JBT1

LICENSE

BIOS

JKVM1/VGA

USB0/1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BT1

LED6

JPME1

LED6

Intel PCH

SW2

SW2

JTPM1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

LED5

JUIDB1

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

I-SATA6

JSD1

LED5

JUIDB1

JPME2

JWD1

USB2

I-SATA6

JSD1

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

I-SATA0

Notes:

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

tions.

•" " indicates the location of pin 1.

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

•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

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)

JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPO1 Power Fail Override Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LED5 Rear UID LED Blue: On; Unit Identied

LED6 BMC Heartbeat LED Green: Blinking; BMC Normal

Connector Description

BT1 Onboard Battery

I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA6 SATA 3.0 Connections

J21 CPU Micro-LP PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slot

JKVM1/VGA

JSD1 SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Connector

JUIDB1 UID (Unit Identication) Switch

SW2 Power Switch/LED Indicator

USB0/1 Back panel USB 2.0 ports via KVM

USB2 USB 3.0 Type-A Header

KVM/VGA (Monitor) (UART) Connector for Remote Console Redirection or Remote Network

Interface

Note: Table is continued on the next page.

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 and 6th Gen Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 (H4) socket. 80W

max TDP.

Memory

• Four (4) DIMM slots support up to 64 GB of DDR4 unbuffered ECC VLP 2133/1866/1600 MHz memory

DIMM Size

• 16GB, 8GB, and 4GB, up to 64GB at 1.2V

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

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

motherboard.

Chipset

• Intel® PCH C236

Expansion Slots

• One (1) CPU Micro-LP PCIe 3.0 x8 slot

• Two (2) NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 slots through backplane

Network

• One (1) 1Gb dedicated management port via BPN

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

• ASpeed AST 2400 Baseboard Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0

Graphics

• Graphics controller via ASpeed 2400 BMC

I/O Devices

• Serial (COM) Port • One (1) COM connector (through KVM connector)

• Video (VGA) Port • One (1) VGA connector (through KVM connector)

• Five (5) SATA 3.0 connections through backplane (I-SATA1 ~ I-SATA5)

• SATA 3.0

• One (1) SATA receptacle connector (I-SATA0)

• One (1) SuperDOM connector (I-SATA6)

•RAID (PCH) • RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

Peripheral Devices

•Two (2) USB 2.0 ports (through KVM connector) (USB 0/1)

•One (1) USB 3.0 Type-A header (USB 2)

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

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Motherboard Features

BIOS

• 128Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIO

• ACPI 3.0 or later, USB keyboard, Plug-and-Play (PnP), BIOS Rescue Hot-Key, Real Time Clock Wakeup, Dual Boot_Block

support, PCI F/W 3.0, and SMBIOS 2.7 or later

Power Management

• ACPI Power Management

• Main switch override mechanism

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

• Wake-On-LAN

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitors for: +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Stdby, 5.5V Stdby, VBAT, memory, PCH temperature, system

temperature, and memory temperature

• CPU 3-phase + GT 2-phase switching voltage regulator

• CPU thermal trip support

• PECI support

Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring with rmware 4-pin fan speed control via IPMI interface

• Low noise fan speed control

System Management

• IPMIView, SMCIPMITOOL, and IPMICFG

• SCM, SPM, SUM-Inband, and SUM-OOB

• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support

• UID (Unit Identication)/Remote UID

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI

• Server Platform Service

LED Indicators

• CPU/Overheating

• Power/suspend-state indicator

• Fan Failure

• UID/remote UID

• LAN activity

• HDD activity

Dimensions

• 4.6" x 11.7", proprietary, 8-layer

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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 1-3.

Chipset Block Diagram

Chapter 1: Introduction

PCIe x8 MLP SLOT

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

1 X SATA-III DOM

1 X USB A-type

2 X USB 2.0 Rear

2 X USB 2.0 MLP

PCIe3.0_x8

8.0GT/s

DDR4 (CHA)

2133/1866/1600MHz

DDR4 (CHB)

2133/1866/1600MHz

SATA-III

6Gb/s

USB3.0
5Gbps

USB2.0

480Mbps

USB2.0

480Mbps

Port [19]

USB3[5] USB2[5]

USB2[1/2]

USB2(3/4]

LGA1151

(Socket-H4)

PCH-H

C236

FLASH
SPI 128Mb

x4 DMI
8GT/s

IMVP8

Port [10,15-18]

Port [9]

Port [14]

SPI

LPC

SVID

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SGPIO

PCIe3.0_x1

8.0GT/s

IMVP8

PCIe3.0_x8

8.0GT/s

5 x SATA-III

6Gb/s

SGPIO
Decoder

SMBUS

AST2400

TPM1.2 Header

I-SATA0

RGMII

RTL8211FS

VGA

AOM-BPN-MC12S

1000BASE-X

1000BASE-X

1Gb/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

PCIe3.0 x4

8.0GT/s

SATA

6Gb/s

PCIe3.0 x4

8.0GT/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

1Gb/s

-III

I-SATA[2]/NVMe1

I-SATA[3]/NVMe2

I-SATA[4]

I-SATA[5]

SATA-III

6Gb/s

1000BASE-X

1Gb/s

AOM-PDB-MC12S

I-SATA[1]

BPN-SAS-939HS

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 E3-1200 v5 series processors (Socket LGA

1151) and the Intel C236 PCH, the X11SSE-F motherboard offers maximum I/O expendability,

energy efciency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and is optimized

for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

The Intel E3-1200 V5 and PCH C236 platform supports the following features:

•ACPI Power Management Logic Support, Rev. 4.0a

•Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Power Monitoring/Power Control, Turbo Time Parameter

(TAU), and Platform Power Control

•Congurable TDP (cTDP) and Lower-Power Mode

•Adaptive Thermal Management/Monitoring

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

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

•Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH)

•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 X11SSE-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

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSE-F motherboard. The
motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports
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. 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 embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the
cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI.

Environmental Temperature Control

System Health sensors in the BMC monitor the temperatures and voltage settings of onboard
processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface. Whenever the temperature of

the CPU or the system exceeds a user-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®. 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.

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.

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

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

while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with
Windows 8/R2, and Windows 2012/R2 operating systems.

1.6 Power Supply

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

where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line 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 AST2400 embedded Super I/O provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial
communication ports (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each
UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete
modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed
with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K,
500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

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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 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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CPU MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8

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.

Philips

Screwdriver

(1)

Tools Needed

Philips Screws

(10)

JPG1

JPO1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

J21
MICRO-LP

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

Intel PCH

CPU

Standoffs (10)

Only if Needed

LED5

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

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.

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

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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 #6 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 Passive CPU Heatsink

1. Do not apply thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has
already been applied.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with
those on the motherboard and the underlying heatsink bracket.

3. Screw in two diagonal screws (the #1 and #2 screws in the gure below) until just snug.
To avoid possible damage to the CPU, do not over tighten the screws.

4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.

Screw#2

Screw#1

Motherboard

Mounting Holes

Recommended Supermicro heatsink:

SNK-P0047PSR passive heatsink

(12-node MicroCloud Series Server)

Heatsink Bracket

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Removing the Passive Heatsink

Note: 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 remove
the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the

gure below.

2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force)

3. Once the CPU heatsink is loosened, remove the CPU heatsink from the CPU.

Loosen screws in sequence as

shown.

Screw#1

Motherboard

Screw#4

Screw#2

Screw#3

Heatsink Bracket

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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 X11SSE-F supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 VLP ECC 2133 MHz in
four memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the
same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

DIMM Module Population Conguration

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

Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules

CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules

CPU DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2

Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance

Number of
DIMMs

2 DIMMs DIMMB2/DIMMA2

4 DIMMs DIMMB2/DIMMA2, DIMMB1/DIMMA1

Memory Population Conguration Table

(For memory to work properly, please follow the instructions below.)

Memory Module Population

DIMM Slots
per Channel

2

DIMM Type

Unbuffered
DDR4 VLP
ECC

POR Speeds
(MHz)

2133,1866,
1600

Ranks per
DIMM

SR, DR 6 SPS 1.2V1

Memory Module Population

Max Memory

Possible

4GB DRAM

Technology

Layer
Count

8GB DRAM
Technology

FW Base

Supported
Voltage

Single Rank

Dual Rank

UDIMMs

UDIMM

16GB

(4x 4GB DIMMs)

32GB

(4x 8GB DIMMs)

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32GB

(4x 8GB DIMMs)

64GB

(4x 16GB DIMMs)

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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 (Blue Slot)

Towards the edge of the motherboard

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

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DIMM Installation

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

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

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

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

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LED5

I-SATA0

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

Intel PCH

CPU

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

JPG1

JPO1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

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Rev. 1.01

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

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

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

DIMM Removal

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

Notches

Release Tabs

Press both notches

straight down into

the memory slot.

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2.5 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.

LED5

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

J21
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JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

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

3

2

1

Rear I/O Ports/Switches

# Description

1. JKVM1/VGA

2. SW2

3 JUIDB1

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KVM/VGA Connector

JKVM1 supports KVM/VGA (UART) connections on the I/O back panel to provide console
redirection support or remote networking interface.

J21
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DIMMB2

1

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. KVM/VGA

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2.6 Connectors

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB0/1) supported by JKVM1 on the I/O back
panel and can be used to provide rear USB access. An additional USB 3.0 type "A" port
(USB2) is located on the motherboard. Cables are not included.

Back Panel USB0/1 (2.0)

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 +5V 5 +5V

2 USB_N 6 USB_N

3 USB_P 7 USB_P

4 Ground 8 Ground

1

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

J21
MICRO-LP

BAR CODE

Intel PCH

LICENSE

BIOS

Type A USB2 (3.0)

Pin Denitions

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+

LED5

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

1. USB0/1 (via KVM)

2. USB2

2

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

CPU

I-SATA0

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SATA Ports

Seven Serial ATA (SATA) connectors are located on the motherboard. Five SATA 3.0
connections are through the sled backplane on J22 for 2.5" hard drive connection. Additionally,
there is one SATA 3.0 receptacle connector at I-SATA0 for 3.5" hard drive connection.

Note 1: The system can use either 2.5" hard drives or 3.5" hard drives - not both.

Note 2: I-SATA6 is a Supermicro SuperDOM.This is a yellow SATA DOM connec-

tor with power pins built in and do not require separate external power cables. This
connector is backward-compatible with non-Supermicro SATADOMs that require an
external power supply.

Note 3: I-SATA1 through I-SATA5 are available via J22 and require an Add-On Module
(AOM) for hard drive connection.

Note 4: 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.

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SATA Connector Types

Port# Connection Type

I-SATA1~5

(Five)

SATA 3.0, 6 Gb/s

On sled backplane for 2.5" HDD connection

RAID 0, 1, 10, 5

I-SATA0

(One)

I-SATA6

(One)

SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s

On motherboard - receptacle

SATA 3.0, 6Gb/s

On motherboard

SuperDOM

Supported by Intel C236 PCH-Exp.

SATA 3.0 Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin # Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

DIMMB2

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DIMMA2

DIMMA1

BAR CODE

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LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

2

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. I-SATA0/1

2. I-SATA6

1

I-SATA0

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Unit Identier Switch/UID LED Indicator

A Unit Identier (UID) switch and an LED Indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID

switch is located at JUIDB1, which is next to the VGA port on the back panel. The UID LED
(LED5) is located next to the UID switch. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED will
be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED indicator. The UID Indicator

provides easy identication of a system unit that may be in need of service.

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

supermicro.com.

UID Switch

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

Color Status

Blue: On Unit Identied

UID LED

Pin Denitions

2 Ground

3 Button In

4 Button In

Power Switch/LED

A power switch/LED indicator is located at SW2, next to the UID switch/LED on the rear I/O
panel of the motherboard. Use this switch to power the system on or off.

LED5

JUIDB1

12

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. UID Switch/LED

2. PWR Switch/LED

J21
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JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

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I-SATA0

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Headers

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.

Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>

5 LRESET# 6 +5V

7 LAD3 8 LAD2

9 +3.3V 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 SMB_CLK 14 SMB_DAT

15 +3V Stdby 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 CLKRUN#

19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ#

LED5

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

J21
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JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

1. TPM/Port 80 Header

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

CPU

I-SATA0

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Disk-On-Module Power Connector

One power connector for SATA DOM (Disk_On_Module) devices are located at JSD1. Connect
appropriate cables here to provide power support for your Serial Link DOM devices.

DOM Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

J21
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DIMMB2

DIMMB1

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

1. JSD1 (DOM PWR)

Intel PCH

I-SATA0

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1

CPU

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

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2.7 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional

settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

Pin 1 is 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.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is

pins 1-2 to enable the connection. Refer to 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

DIMMB2

J21
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DIMMB1

2

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

1

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. CMOS Clear

2. VGA Enable

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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 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3
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.

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

Management Engine (ME) Recovery

Use jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit resource

allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation
and management. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery

mode. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

J21
MICRO-LP

Manufacturer Mode

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal

Pins 2-3 ME Recovery

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

1

2

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. Watch Dog

2. ME Firmware Recovery

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

I-SATA0

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Manufacturer Mode Select

Close pin 2 and pin 3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI ash security and force the system to
operate in the manufacturer mode, which will allow the user to ash the system rmware from
a host server for system setting modications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

The default setting is Normal.

Manufacturer Mode

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal

Pins 2-3 Manufacturer Mode

DIMMB2

J21
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DIMMB1

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. Manufacturer Mode

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Power Fail Override

JPO1 is the power-failure override jumper. Close pin 1 and pin 2 of this jumper to override

the power operations policy set by the manufacturer, and allow the remaining functional
power supply to run at full capacity instead of operating at normal “power-safe” state as
recommended by the manufacturer in the event of a power supply failure. Refer to the table

below for jumper settings. The default setting is Disabled.

Note: Please use this jumper with caution. Enabling this jumper may cause the remain-
ing power supply to run out unexpectedly and your motherboard to shut down.

Title

Pin Denitions

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Override power

Pins 2-3 Disabled

DIMMB2

J21
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DIMMB1

1

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. Power Fail Override

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2.8 LED Indicators

BMC Heartbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LED6 on the motherboard. When LED6 is blinking, the
BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for more information.

BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

Green:
Blinking

BMC: Normal

J21
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DIMMB2

DIMMB1

LED5

JPG1

JPO1

JKVM1/VGA
USB0/1

BT1

1

BMC

LED6

JBT1

Intel PCH

BAR CODE

LICENSE

BIOS

CPU

X11SSE-F

Rev. 1.01

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

I-SATA0

JUIDB1

SW2

JTPM1

JWD1

JPME2

JPME1

USB2 (3.0)

MAC CODE

I-SATA6

JSD1

1. BMC Heartbeat LED

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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 rst (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel
connectors to the motherboard.

No Power

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

2. Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.

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.

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No Video

1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the 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.

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

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

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

is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.

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

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

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

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

Memory Errors

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 UDIMM ECC VLP DDR4 modules
recommended by the manufacturer.

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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.

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 1-6 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.

3. 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.

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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 and CD/DVD-ROM.

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

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 a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the
steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

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

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

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 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 & 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.

OR

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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 the motherboard to
the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and the shipping package is 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, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.

com/RmaForm/).

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in
shipping or from failure due to the alternation, 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 X11SSE-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 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 two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can

be congured. “Grayed-out” options 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 white. Often a text message will accompany it.
(Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or
change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

A " " indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter> key will
open the list of settings within that submenu.

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

When you rst enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can

always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The
Main BIOS setup screen is shown below. The following Main menu items will be displayed:

System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time
using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow

keys to move between elds. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time

is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
The date's default value is 01/01/2016 after RTC reset.

Supermicro X11SSE-F

BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

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Memory Information

Total Memory

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

Memory Speed

This item displays the memory speed.

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4.3 Advanced Setup Congurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items.

Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high
DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When
this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.

Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode

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

Bootup NumLock State

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

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Wait For 'F1' If Error

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

INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response

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

Re-try Boot

If this item 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.

Install Windows 7 USB Support

Enable this feature to use the USB keyboard and mouse during the Windows 7 installation,
since the native XHCI driver support is unavailable. Use a SATA optical drive as a USB drive,
and USB CD/DVD drives are not supported. Disable this feature after the XHCI driver has
been installed in Windows. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Conguration

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 Enabled and

Disabled.

Power Button Function

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

Restore on AC Power Loss

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 Power-On,
Stay-Off, and Last State.

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CPU Conguration

The following CPU information will display:

•CPU Signature

•Microcode Patch

•Max CPU Speed

•Min CPU Speed

•CPU Speed

•Processor Cores

•Hyper Threading Technology

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•Intel VT-x Technology

•Intel SMX Technology

•64-bit

•EIST Technology

•CPU C3 State

•CPU C6 State

•CPU C7 State

•L1 Data Cache

•L1 Code Cache

•L2 Cache

•L3 Cache

•L4 Cache

Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Active Processor Cores

This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all
is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's website for more
information.) The options are All and 1, 2, and 3.

Intel® Virtualization Technology

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology so that I/O device assignments will be
reported directly to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing
the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The
settings are Enabled and Disabled.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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
and Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU
prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enabled.

CPU AES

Select Enabled to enable Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions for
CPU to enhance data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Boot Performance Mode

This feature allows the user to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before the
operating system handoff. The options are Power Saving, Max Non-Turbo Performance
and Turbo Performance.

HardWare P-States (HWP)

Use this feature to enable or disable hardware P-States support. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Intel® SpeedStep™

Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and

core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Turbo Mode

Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specied by the

manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Package Power Limit MSR Lock

Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specic registers. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Limit 1 Override

Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is Disabled.

Power Limit 2 Override

Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The default setting is Enabled.

Power Limit 2

Use this item to congure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milli watts and the step

size is 125mW. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the
manufacture default setting. If the value is 0, the BIOS will set PL2 as 1.25* TDP.

1-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 1 clock speed in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when
one CPU core is active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to
use the manufacture default setting.

2-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when
two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to
use the manufacture default setting.

3-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when
three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0
to use the manufacture default setting.

4-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when
three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0
to use the manufacture default setting.

CPU C-States

Use this feature to enable the C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Enhanced C-States

Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

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C-State Auto Demotion

Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency. The
options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

C-State Un-Demotion

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options are
Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

Package C-State Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State demotion. The options are

Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

Package C-State Un-Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State un-demotion. The options are

Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

C-State Pre-Wake

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the C-State Pre-Wake. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Package C-State Limit

Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7,
C7s, C8, and AUTO.

CPU Thermal Conguration

CPU DTS

Select Enabled for the ACPI thermal management to use the DTS SMM mechanism to
obtain CPU temperature values. Select Disabled for EC to report the CPU temperature
values. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ACPI 3.0 T-States

Select Enabled to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power
consumption. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Chipset Conguration

Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc­tion.

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System Agent (SA) Conguration

The following System Agent information will display:

•System Agent Bridge Name

•SA PCIe Code Version

•VT-d

VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by
reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature
offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with
greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

SW Guard Extensions (SGX)

Use this feature to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). SGX is a
set of CPU instructions that increases software security. The options are Disabled, Enabled,
and Software Controlled.

Select Owner EPOCH Input Type

Use this feature to select an Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) EPOCH mode. Each
mode has different values, which can be entered manually. The options are No Change

in Owner EPOCHs, Change to New Random Owner EPOCHs, and Manual User Dened

Owner EPOCHs.

PRMRR Size

The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Memory (PRM) in the
Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR). This feature appears if SW Guard
Extensions is set to Enabled. The options are Auto, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB.

Graphics Conguration

Internal Graphics

Select Auto to keep an internal graphics device installed on an expansion slot supported
by the CPU to be automatically enabled. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled.

GTT Size

Use this feature to set the memory size to be used by the graphics translation table (GTT).
The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.

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Aperture Size

Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved
by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512 MB, 1024MB,
2048MB, and 4096MB.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation of system memory
to be used for video devices to ensure best use of available system memory based on the
DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 32M, 64M, 96M, 128M, 160M, 192M, 224M, 256M,
288M, 320M, 352M, 384M, 416M, 448M, 480M, 512M, 1024M, 1536M, 2048M, 4M, 8M,
12M, 20M, 24M, 28M, 32M/F7, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M. .

DVMT Total IGFX Memory

Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by internal graphics devices based
on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 128MB, 256MB, and MAX.

IGFX (Graphics) Low Power Mode

Select Enabled to use the low power mode for internal graphics devices installed in a small
form factor (SFF) computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PM Support

Use this item to enable the IGFX Power Management function. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

PAVP Enable

Use this feature to enable or disable the protected audio video path (PAVP). The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

DMI/OPI Conguration

The following DMI information will display:

•DMI

DMI VC1 Control

Use this feature to enable or disable DMI Virtual Channel 1. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

DMI VCm Control

Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI Virtual Channel map. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

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CPU DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System
Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled and L1.

DMI Extended Sync Control

Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI extended synchronization. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

DMI De-Emphasis Control

Use this feature to congure the De-emphasis control on DMI. The options are -6dB and

-3.5dB.

PEG Port Conguration

PEG 0:1:0

PEG0 Enable Root Port

Use this feature to enable or disable the PCI Express Graphics (PEG) device in the port

specied by the user. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

PEG0 Max Link Speed

Use this item to congure the link speed of a PCI-E port specied by the user. The options

are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

PEG0 Max Payload Size

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

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value

Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot. Press "+"
or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 75.

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale

Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value. The options are

1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x.

Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM

PCIe ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI-Express slots, is a power
management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed
on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time. If this item is set to Enabled, PCI-E

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ASMP will be programmed after OPROM. If this item is set to Disabled, the PCI-E ASPM
will be programmed before OPROM. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Memory Conguration

The following memory information will display:

•Memory RC Version

•Memory Frequency

•Total Memory

•VDD

•DIMMA1

•DIMMA2

•DIMMB1

•DIMMB2

•Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

Maximum Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The
options are Auto, 1067, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, and 2400.

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, 1.25
GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.

Energy Performance Gain

Use this feature to enable or disable the energy performance gain. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Memory Scrambler

Select Enabled to enable memory scrambler support. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

Fast Boot

Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

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REFRESH_2X_MODE

Use this feature to select the refresh mode. The options are Disabled, 1-Enabled for WARM
or HOT, and 2-Enabled HOT only.

Closed Loop Thermal Management

Use this feature to monitor the power consumption and temperature of the system to predict
a thermal trend. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCH-IO Conguration

The following PCH-IO information will display:

•Intel PCH RC Version

•Intel PCH SKU Name

•Intel PCH Rev ID

Port 61h bit-4 Emulation

Select Enabled to enable the emulation of Port 61h bit-4 toggling in SMM (System Management
Mode). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCIe PLL SSC

Enable this feature to reduce EMI interference by down spreading clock 0.5%. Disable this
feature to centralize the clock without spreading. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Conguration

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

SATA Controller(s)

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

SATA Mode Selection

Use this item to select the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are AHCI and RAID.

SATA Frozen

Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

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*If the item "SATA Mode Selection" is set to RAID, the following items will display:

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

Select UEFI to load the EFI drvier for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver
for system boot. The options are Legacy ROM and UEFI Driver.

SATA Port 0 ~ Port 5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular
SATA port.

•Model number of drive and capacity

•Software Preserve Support

Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug

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

for hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive without
shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the SATA port specied by the user should be connected to a Solid

State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration

The following information will display:

•PCI Bus Driver Version

•PCI Devices Common Settings:

PCI PERR/SERR Support

Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal
Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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

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

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SR-IOV Support

Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

CPU MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8 OPROM

Use this feature to select which rmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot.

The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this item to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled,

Legacy, and EFI.

Network Stack

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

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

IPv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

IPv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PXE boot wait time

Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press
"+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0.

Media detect count

Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked. Press "+" or "-" on your
keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 1.

Super IO Conguration

The following Super IO information will display:

•Super IO Chip AST 2400

Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Conguration

Serial Port 1 Conguration

This submenu allows the user the congure settings of Serial Port 1.

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Serial Port 1

Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

Logical Device Settings

This item displays the status of a serial part specied by the user.

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

This feature species the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specied by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the

base I/O and IRQ address.

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

Serial Port 2 (SOL)

This submenu allows the user the congure settings of Serial Port 2.

Serial Port 2 (SOL)

Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

Logical Device Settings

This item displays the status of a serial part specied by the user.

Serial Port 2 (SOL) Change Settings

This feature species the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specied by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the

base I/O and IRQ address.

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

Intel Server Platform Services

The following Intel Server Platform Services information will display:

•ME BIOS Interface Version

•SPS Version

•ME FW Status Value

•ME FW State

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•ME FW Operation State

•ME FW Error Code

•ME NM FW Status Value

•BIOS Booting Mode

•Cores Disabled

•ME FW SKU Information

•End-of-POST Status

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 Console Redirection

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Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specied by the user.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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

conguration:

COM1 Console Redirection Settings

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

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
VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

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).

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COM1 Data Bits

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

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 and 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 and 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 Disabled and 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 Disabled and Enabled.

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

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 and 80x25.

COM1 Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a
terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6,
SC0, ESCN, and VT400.

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COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to
Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always
Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are

Always Enable and Bootloader.

SOL Console Redirection

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

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

conguration:

SOL Console Redirection Settings

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

SOL Terminal Type

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

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 and 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

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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 and 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 and Hardware RTS/CTS.

SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

SOL Resolution 100x31

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

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 and 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
set to Bootloader, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set
to Always Enable, legacy Console Redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The
options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

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EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

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

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

conguration:

EMS Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows
Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The
options are COM1 and SOL/COM2.

Terminal Type

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

UTF8, and ANSI.

Bits Per Second

This item sets 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).

Flow Control

Use this item 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

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ACPI Settings

High Precision Event Timer

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

WHEA Support

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

Trusted Computing Conguration

Security Device Support

If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onbaord

security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data
integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take
effect. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

conguration:

The following Platform Conguration Register information will display:

Active PCR banks

Available PCR banks

SHA-1 PCR Bank

Use this item to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Conguration Register (PCR) bank for

the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SHA256 PCR Bank

Use this item to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Conguration Register (PCR) bank

for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

TPM State

This feature changes the TPM State. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: The
system will restart to change the TPM State.

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Pending TPM operation

Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for
system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The
options are None and TPM Clear.

Platform Hierarchy

Use this item to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Storage Hierarchy

Use this item to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

Endorsement Hierarchy

Use this item to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Hash Policy

Use this item to select which hash policy to use. SHA-1 is the most secured, but it may not
be supported by all operating systems. The options are Sha-1 and Sha256.

Device Select

Use this feature to select the TPM version. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices.
TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both
versions. The default setting is Auto.

The following are informational status messages that indicate the current TPM State:

TPM Enabled Status

TPM Active Status

TPM Owner Status

TXT Support

Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and

ensures protection, condentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use

this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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iSCSi Conguration

iSCSI Initiator Name

This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.

Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, congure the proper settings

for the following items.

Add an Attempt

Delete Attempts

Change Attempt order

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4.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to congure Event Log settings.

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Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system
boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erasing Settings

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 and Erase Immediately.

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SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

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 number of minutes 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 section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.

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4.5 IPMI

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

BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller)

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

System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

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

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

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When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to 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 and 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

BMC Network Conguration

IPMI LAN Selection

This item displays the IPMI LAN setting. The default setting is Failover.

IPMI Network Link Status

This item displays the IPMI Network Link status. The default setting is Shared LAN.

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 No and Yes

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 DHCP and Static. The following items are
assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected.

Current Conguration Address Source

This item displays the current conguration address for this computer.

Station IP Address

This item 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 item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three­digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Station MAC Address

This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
hexadecimal numbers.

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Gateway IP Address

This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal
and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

VLAN

Use this item to enable or disable the IPMI VLAN function. The options are Disable and
Enable.

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4.6 Security

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

Password Check

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

Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password.

Secure Boot Menu

This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features:

•System Mode

•Secure Boot

•Vendor Keys

Secure Boot

Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Secure Boot Mode

Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom.

CSM Support

Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides
compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Key Management

This submenu allows the user to congure the following Key Management settings.

Provision Factory Default Keys

Select Enabled to install the default Secure-Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

Enroll All Factory Default Keys

Select Yes to install all default secure keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Yes
and No.

Save All Secure Boot Variables

This feature allows the user to decide if all secure boot variables should be saved.

Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to congure the settings of the platform keys.

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the new platform keys (PK) from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No
to load the platform keys from a le. The options are Yes and No.

Key Exchange Key

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. Select

No to load the KEK from a le. The options are Yes and No.

Authorized Signatures

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB

from a le. The options are Yes and No.

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Append Key

Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select

No to load the DB from a le. The options are Yes and No.

Forbiden Signatures

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBX from

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DBX. Select No

to load the DBX from a le. The options are Yes and No.

Authorized TimeStamps

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBT from

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBT. Select

No to load the DBT from a le. The options are Yes and No.

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4.7 Boot

Use this feature to congure Boot Settings:

Chapter 4: BIOS

Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options
are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press
<Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.

*If the item above set to Legacy, UEFI/Dual the following items will be displayed:

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #1

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #2

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #3

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #4

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #5

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #6

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #7

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•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #8

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #9

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #10

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #11

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #12

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #13

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #14

•Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #15

Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove a pre-dened boot device from which the system will boot during

startup.

The settings are [any pre-dened boot device].

Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which hard disk drive devices are boot devices.

•Legacy Boot Order #1

NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI network drive devices are boot devices.

•Legacy Boot Order #1

•Legacy Boot Order #2

UEFI Application Boot Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.

•UEFI Boot Order #1

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4.8 Save & Exit

Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the

system conguration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the

Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system conguration changes, select this option to leave the
BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer, so the new system conguration parameters can

take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes

After completing the system conguration changes, select this option to save the changes

you have made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.

Discard Changes

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

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Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press
<Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for
maximum performance.

Save As User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Use

this feature to retrieve user-dened settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell). Select an
option and press <Enter>. Your system will boot to the selected boot option.

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Appendix A

BIOS Codes

BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system
boot, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These
error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you
should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers
on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.

BIOS Beep (POST) Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Ready to boot

5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in system

Con-in includes USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or serial

5 beeps No con-in or con-out devices

1 beep per device Refresh 1 beep for each USB device detected

IPMI Error Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

1 long continuous System OH System overheat condition

console redirection, and IPMI KVM or SOL.

Con-out includes the video controller, PCI or serial
console redirection, and IPMI SOL

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Appendix B

Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs

The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro.

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

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

Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.
Find the product page for your motherboard here, where you may download individual drivers
and utilities.

After creating a CD/DVD with the ISO les, insert the disk into the CD/DVD drive on your

system, and the following screen should appear.

Note 1: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme les for

each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item
(from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot
the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a
CD on it allows you to view the entire contents.

Figure B-1. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Note 2: When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a driver CD, please

set the SATA conguration to Compatible Mode, and congure the SATA as IDE in

the BIOS setup. After making the driver diskette, be sure to change the SATA settings
back to your original settings.

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5

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

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

FTP, and SMTP services to optimize the efciency of your operation.

Note: The default username and password for SuperDoctor 5 is admin/admin.

Figure B-2. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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

Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.

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Appendix C

Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of

situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience
difculty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certied
technicians should attempt to install or congure components.

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

These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/

policies/safety_information.cfm.

Battery Handling

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

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

電池の取り扱い

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

警告

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

警告

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

Warnung

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

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Attention

Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une
pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

¡Advertencia!

Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. Reemplazar la
batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones del fabricante.

경고!

배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나
제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사의 안내에 따라
사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.

Waarschuwing

Er is ontplofngsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de batterij

slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt. Gebruikte

batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.

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Product Disposal

Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national

laws and regulations.

製品の廃棄

この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要があります。

警告

本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。

警告

本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。

Warnung

Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes
erfolgen.

¡Advertencia!

Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos
nacionales.

Attention

La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou
directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.

경고!

이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

Waarschuwing

De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle

nationale wetten en reglementen.

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Appendix D

UEFI BIOS Recovery

Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing

the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro
be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS
update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS
is updating to avoid possible boot failure.

D.1 Overview

The Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides a software-based interface
between the operating system and the platform rmware in the pre-boot environment.
The UEFI specication supports an architecture-independent mechanism for add-on card

initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored in the add-on card, to boot the
system. The UEFI offers a clean, hands-off control to a computer system at bootup.

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS ash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main

BIOS image). The boot block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and

recovery codes for the user to ash a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image
is corrupted. When the system power is on, the boot block codes execute rst. Once it is

completed, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization and bootup.

Note: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the main
BIOS boot crashes. However, when the BIOS boot block crashes, you will need to
follow the procedures below for BIOS recovery.

D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device without

additional utilities used. A USB ash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD

ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be
used for BIOS recovery at this time.

The le system supported by UEFI is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) installed on

a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. However, the BIOS might need several

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minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM le if the media size becomes too large because it contains
too many folders and les.

To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below.

1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image le into the disc Root "\"
Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.

Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" le in your driver disk, visit our website
at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB ash device and

rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.

2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB
drive and power on the system

3. While powering on the system, please keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> simultaneously
on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below)
displays.

Warning: Please stop pressing the <Ctrl> and <Home> keys immediately when you see the
screen (or a similar screen) below; otherwise, it will trigger a system reboot.

Note: On the other hand, if the following screen displays, please load the "Super.

ROM" le to the root folder and connect this folder to the system. (You can do so by

inserting a USB device that contains the new "Super.ROM" image to your machine
for BIOS recovery.)

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4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery
menu as shown below.

Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide
to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.

5. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item

"Proceed with ash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery

progress as shown in the screen below.

Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS ashing process until it has completed.

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6. After the BIOS recovery process has completed, press any key to reboot the system.

7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB ash drive.

8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.

Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS ashing is complete.

9. After seeing the message that BIOS update has completed, unplug the AC power cable
from the power supply, clear CMOS, then plug the AC power cable in the power supply
again to power on the system.

10. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

11. Press <F3> to load the default settings.

12. After loading the default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS
Setup utility.

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