Supermicro X11SSH-GF-1585L operation manual

X11SSH-GF-1585

X11SSH-GF-1585L

X11SSH-GTF-1585

X11SSH-GTF-1585L

USER’S 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 X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L)
motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) motherboard supports the Intel® Xeon®
E3-1500 v5 (E3-1585 v5/65W; E3-1585L v5/45W) series for advanced graphic
performance and high-capacity media processing. Featuring the Intel® C236 chipset, the
X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) motherboard provides up to 64GB of DDR4 at 2400MHz
with ECC support. Enhanced with Intel's Trusted Execution Technology, the motherboard
additionally offers technologies such as Virtualization for Directed I/O, vPro, Smart Response,
and Rapid Storage. The X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) includes PCI Express 3.0 slots
with NVMe support, SATA 3.0 ports, and a combination of USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. The
X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) also comes with a dedicated LAN port, which is supported
by the ASpeed AT2400 Baseboard Management Controller.

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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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.8 Advanced Power Management ..........................................................................................21

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM).................................................................21

Management Engine (ME) ................................................................................................21

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................22

Precautions .......................................................................................................................22

Unpacking .........................................................................................................................22

2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................23

Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................23

Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................23

Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................24

2.3 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................25

Memory Support ................................................................................................................25

SO-DIMM Module Population Sequence ..........................................................................25

SO-DIMM Installation ........................................................................................................26

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SO-DIMM Removal ...........................................................................................................26

2.4 Rear I/O Ports ....................................................................................................................27

2.5 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................32

2.6 Connectors .........................................................................................................................36

Power Connections ...........................................................................................................36

Headers .............................................................................................................................38

2.7 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................45

How Jumpers Work ...........................................................................................................45

2.8 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................52

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................54

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................54

No Power ..........................................................................................................................54

No Video ...........................................................................................................................55

System Boot Failure .......................................................................................................55

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................55

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................56

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................56

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................58

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................59

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................60

Battery Removal ................................................................................................................60

Proper Battery Disposal ....................................................................................................60

Battery Installation .............................................................................................................60

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................61

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................62

Starting the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................62

How To Change the Conguration Data ...........................................................................63

4.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................63

4.3 Advanced Setup Congurations .........................................................................................65

4.4 Event Logs ......................................................................................................................... 88

4.5 IPMI ................................................................................................................................... 90

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4.6 Security ...............................................................................................................................92

4.7 Boot Settings ......................................................................................................................94

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

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs ...........................................................................................100

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5 .................................................................................................................101

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling ..............................................................................................................102

Product Disposal .............................................................................................................104

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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

In addition to the motherboard, the following items are included in your shipping package. If
anything listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

1.1 Checklist

Main Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity

Supermicro Motherboard X11SSH-GF/-GTF 1

I/O Shield MCP-260-00042-0N 1

57.5CM SATA Flat S-S PBF CBL-0044L 6

X11SSH-GF/-GTF Quick Reference Guide MNL-1924-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. X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/1585L) Motherboard Image

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

available at the time of publishing 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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JI2C2

JLED1

JWD1

JPME2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JBR1

Figure 1-2. X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/1585L) Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

LED1

JUIDB1

VGA

USB8/9

CPU

(3.0)

JPL1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

M.2 CONNECTOR

BAT1

+

MH10

MH9

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

J3

LEDM1

DIMMB1

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

JD1

+

COM2

JF1

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED

X
NMI

JL1

I-SATA2

JSD2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

I-SATA5

I-SGPIO2

JBT1

Intel®

C236

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

FANA

USB6/7USB4/5

USB12 (3.0)

FAN3

FAN2

JPWR1

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference

SAN MAC

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

SAN MAC

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

SAN MAC

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

SAN MAC

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

SAN MAC

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

SAN MAC

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

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FAN2

USB8/9 (3.0)

LAN1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

USB0/1
IPMI_LAN

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

COM1

COM1

JTPM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPI2C1

JPWR1

JD1

JF1

JVR1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

JD1

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JPL1

JF1
LED2

JTPM1

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

CPU

DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA1

DIMMA2

JPWR1

VGA

LEDM1

DIMMB1

USB12 (3.0)

JVRM2

JPG1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

FAN3

LAN2

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

SLOT6

J23

J24

JSTBY1

SLOT4

JI2C1

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

SLOT5

JVRM1

J23

J24

JSTBY1

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

LEDM1

JPB1

MH10

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

LED1

LED1

JPB1

JVRM1

JUIDB1

JUIDB1

BAT1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA2

JSD2

I-SATA3

BAT1

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

I-SGPIO2

JSD1

I-SGPIO2

+

Intel®
C236

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FANA

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

USB12 (3.0)

USB4/5

USB6/7

J3

JPME2

USB2/3

JBT1

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA7
I-SATA5

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA2

JSD2

Notes:

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

nections.

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

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

• 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

JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)

JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JLED1 Power LED Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

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

JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JVRM1 VRM SMB Clock (to BMC or PCH) Pins 1-2 (BMC, Normal)

JVRM2 VRM SMB Data (to BMC or PCH) Pins 1-2 (BMC, Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LED1 Unit Identier LED Blue: Unit Identied

LED2 Power LED Solid Green: Power On

LEDM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal

Connector Description

BAT1 Onboard CMOS Battery

COM1/COM2 Serial COM Ports

FAN1 ~ FAN4, FANA System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)

IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port

I-SATA2 ~ I-SATA7 Intel® PCH SATA 3.0 Ports

I-SGPIO1/I-SGPIO2 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Headers

JD1 Power LED/Speaker Header (Pins 1-3: Power LED, Pins 1-4: Speaker)

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I2C Header

JPWR1 24-pin ATX Power Connector

JPWR2 4-pin CPU Power Connector

JSD1/JSD2 SATA DOM Power Connectors

JSTBY1 Standby Power Header

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector

JUIDB1 Unit Identier Switch

JVR1 SMB Programmable Header (for debugging only)

LAN1 ~ LAN2 LAN (RJ45) Ports

M.2 M.2 Slot

SLOT4 PCI-Express 3.0 X4 (IN X8) Slot supported by Intel® PCH

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Connector Description

SLOT5 PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Slot supported by the CPU

SLOT6 PCI-Express 3.0 X8 (IN X16) Slot supported by the CPU

SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer

USB0/1 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Port

USB2/3, 4/5, 6/7 USB 2.0 Header

USB8/9 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 Port

USB10/11 USB 3.0 Header

USB12 USB 3.0 Type A Header

VGA Back Panel VGA Port

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Single Intel® Xeon® E3-1500 v5 processor in a BGA socket

Memory

• Integrated memory controller supports up to 64GB of unbuffered DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2400MHz memory

DIMM Size

• Up to a total of 64GB at 1.2V in four (4) DIMM slots

Chipset

• Intel® PCH C236

Expansion Slots

• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 X4 (IN X8) slot (PCH Slot 4)

• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 X8 Slot (CPU slot 5)

• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 X8 (IN X16) slot (CPU Slot 6)

• One (1) M.2 PCI Express 3.0 x4 connector

Network

• Dual Gbe LAN port (Intel® I350-BT2, X11SSH-GF (-1585/-1585L))

• Dual 10Gbe LAN port (Intel® X550-BT2, X11SSH-GTF (-1585/-1585L))

• One (1) dedicated IPMI LAN located on the rear I/O panel

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

• ASpeed 2400 Baseboard Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0

Graphics

• Graphics controller via ASpeed 2400 BMC

I/O Devices

• COM Port • Two (2) COM ports with one (1) in the rear I/O panel and one (1) header

• SATA Ports

• RAID (PCH)

• Video (VGA) Port • One (1) VGA connection on the rear I/O panel

Peripheral Devices

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

• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB8/9)

• Three (3) USB 2.0 internal headers (USB2/3, USB 4/5, USB6/7)

• One (1) USB 3.0 internal header (USB10/11)

• One (1) Type A USB 3.0 header for front access (USB12)

• Six (6) SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel® PCH (I-SATA2-7)

• RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

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

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Motherboard Features

BIOS

• 128Mb SPI AMI BIOS

• ACPI 3.0 or later, SMBIOS 2.7 or later, PCI F/W 3.0, BIOS rescue hot-key, SPI dual/quad speed support, RTC (Real

Time Clock) wakeup

Power Management

• ACPI power management (S5)

• Power button override mechanism

• Wake-On-LAN

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitoring for +1.8V, +3.3V, 3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +/-12V, VBAT, HT, Memory, PCH Temp.,

System Temp., Memory Temp.

• CPU switching phase voltage regulator

• CPU thermal trip support

• PECI

®

SM Flash UEFI BIOS

Fan Control

• 4-pin fan headers

• Fan speed control

System Management

• IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) support

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

• Chassis intrusion detection

• Watch Dog, NMI (Non-maskable interrupt), RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance Directive)

• SPM (Supermicro Power Management), SUM (Supermicro Update Manager) with In-Band and Out-of-Band channels

LED Indicators

• CPU/system overheat

• Power suspend-state

• Fan failure

• UID/remote UID

• HDD activity

• LAN activity

Dimensions

• 9.6" (L) x 9.6" (W) (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm)

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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/.

Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon initial
system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is

ADMIN. For proper BMC conguration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/
products/info/les/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf

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PCIe 3.0 x8 ( in X16)

PCIe 3.0 x8

Figure 1-3.

System Block Diagram

IMVP 8 65W

2 PHASE for Vcore

1 PHASE for VSA

PCI-E X8 8.0 Gb/S

PCI-E X8 8.0 Gb/S

#0-7

BGA1440

#8-15

Xeon

DMI3

DMI3 x4

Chapter 1: Introduction

#B-1

#B-0

#A-1

#A-0

DDR4-2133

RJ45

DDR3

BMC Boot Flash

LAN1
RJ45

LAN2
RJ45

PHY

RTL8211E-VB-CG

SPI

VGA CONN

Temp Sensor

LAN 1

I350-BT2

X550-BT2

RGRMII

BMC

AST2400

COM1
Connector

PCI-E X4 GEN2 / 5.0Gb/S

RMII/NCSI

PCI-E X1 2.5 Gb/S

COM2
Header

USB 2.0

SPI

LPC

FRONT PANEL

#5~#8

PCH

#13

#13 USB2.0

TPM HEADER

Debug Card

SYSTEM POWER

FAN SPEED

CTRL

#5~#8

#9/10/11/12

#2~#7

MUX

BIOS

PCI-E X4 8.0 Gb/S

PCI-E X4 8.0 Gb/S

6.0 Gb/S

USB 3.0

USB 2.0

SPI

SPI

PCIe 3.0 x4 ( in X8)

M.2 SSD

#7

#6

#5

#4

#3

#2

SATA

#5

#4

#3

#2

#1

#3

#2

#1

#14

#12

#11

#10

USB

#9

#8

#7

#6

#5

#4

USB

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® E3-1500 v5 (E3-1585 v5/65W;
E3-1585L v5/45W) series processors (Socket BGA 1440) and the Intel® C236 PCH, the
X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) motherboard offers maximum I/O expandability, energy

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

storage solutions, networking applications, and cloud-computing platforms.

The Intel® E3-1500 v5 and PCH C236 platform supports the following features:

• ACPI Power Management Logic Support

• 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 with transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s

• 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 X11SSH-GF/-GTF 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 X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L)
motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is
given or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds

to dene the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

Onboard Voltage Monitors

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

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1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specication denes
a exible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power

management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system
and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals
such as network cards, hard disk drives and printers.

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

interface for conguration control.

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 Super I/O (ASpeed AST2400 chip) includes a data separator, write pre-compensation

circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and

interrupt and DMA logic.

The Super I/O Support 2 sets high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports

(UARTs), which includes support port 80h (programmable address) snoop feature with 128
bytes FIFO mode or DMA mode.

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

Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through a SMI

or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can be exibly adjusted to meet

ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Advanced Power Management).

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1.8 Advanced Power Management

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

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)

Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power

Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power

management for maximum energy efciency. Although IPNM Specication Version 2.0/3.0

is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have

IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) rmware installed to use this feature.

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

Management Engine (ME)

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

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

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

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 motherboard from the antistatic bag.

• Handle the motherboard 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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I-SGPIO2

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

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

Philips Screws (8)

LED1

JUIDB1

VGA

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

Standoffs (8)
Only if Needed

COM1

SP1

JTPM1

FAN4

LED2

JPWR1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPI2C1

JD1

JF1

JVR1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED

X
NMI

Location of Mounting Holes

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

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

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

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Installing the Motherboard

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

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

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

4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

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

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

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

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

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

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2.3 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 X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) supports up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM
2400MHz memory. Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same
type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

SO-DIMM Module Population Sequence

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

Towards the CPU

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

Towards the edge of the motherboard

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

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SO-DIMM Installation

1. Insert SO-DIMM modules in the following
order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMA2, and
DIMMB2. For the system to work properly,

please use memory modules of the same
type and speed.

2. Position the bottom key of the SO-DIMM
module so that it aligns with the receptive
point on the slot. Take note of the side
notches of the memory module and the
locking clips of the socket.

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

Align

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

J3

USB6/7USB4/5

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB2

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

JD1

COM1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPSUIDPWR

LED

LED2

X
NMI

JTPM1

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

CPU

3. Insert the SO-DIMM module straight down.

4. Press down until the module locks into
place. The side clips will automatically
secure the SO-DIMM module, locking it into
proper place.

SO-DIMM Removal

1. Gently push the side clips near both ends
away from the module. Pull the SO-DIMM
module up to remove it from the slot.

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2.4 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.

LED1

JI2C2

J24

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

JL1

I-SATA2

J23

JSTBY1

JI2C1

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JSD2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

DIMMA1

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

LAN1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JTPM1

COM1

JD1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Denitions

2

5

1

3

6

87

4

Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description

1. COM Port 6. USB9 (3.0)

2. IPMI LAN Port 7. LAN1

3 USB0 8 LAN2

4 USB1 9 VGA Port

5. USB8 (3.0) 10 UID Switch

9

10

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LAN Ports

Two LAN ports (LAN1 ~ LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45

type cables. See the table below for pin denitions.

LAN1/2 Ports

Pin Denions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

8 TRD1+

7 TRCT1 19 L2-YEL-

9 TRD1- 21 L2GRE-

2 TRD2+ 20 COMMON

1 TRCT2

3 TRD2- 17 L1-GRE-

4 TRD3+ 18 L1-GRE+

6 TRCT3

5 TRD3-

10 TRD4+

12 TRCT4

11 TRD4- 22 CG1

14 IET+ 23 CG2

13 IETCT

15 IET-

JI2C2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

JL1

I-SATA2

JSD2

JI2C1

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

DIMMA1

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

LAN1

12

JD1

COM1

JTPM1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

1. LAN1

2. LAN2

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IPMI LAN Port

There is one IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel dedicated to the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller). This port accepts RJ45 type cables.

IPMI_LAN

Pin Denion

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

11 TX1- 20 YEL+

10 TX1+ 19 YEL-

13 TX2-

12 TX2+

15 22 ORG-/GRN+

14 TD2+ 21 ORG+GRN-

17 TX4-

16 TX4+ 23 SGND

9 VCC 24 SGND

18 GND 25 SGND

26 SGND

JI2C2

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

JSD2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

1

JD1

COM1

JTPM1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

1. IPMI LAN

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VGA Port

A VGA port is located on the I/O back panel. This port is used to provide video display.

Serial Ports

Serial port COM1 is located next to USB 0/1 on the I/O back panel. Another Serial port header

(COM2) is on the motherboard. See the table below for pin denitions.

Serial Ports

Pin Denitions

Pin #

Denition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

Pin #

Denition

JI2C2

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

JL1

JSD2

JI2C1

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

2

JD1

COM1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

3

JF1

JF1
ON

LED2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JVR1

JPI2C1

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

JPL1

JTPM1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

1. VGA

2. COM1

3. COM2

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USB Ports

This motherboard supports four USB 3.0 connections: two on the motherboard (USB 8/9), an
another two on the I/O back panel (USB 0/1). A Type A USB connector (USB 12), located next
to Fan3, also provides USB 3.0 support for front access. In addition, three USB 2.0 headers
are also located on the motherboard and provide six USB 2.0 connections for front access
support (USB 2/3, 4/5, 6/7). Refer to the layout below for the locations of USB ports. The
onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).

Back Panel USB 3.0

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 VBUS 10 Power

2 D- 11 USB 2.0 Differential Pair

3 D+ 12

4 Ground 13 Ground of PWR Return

5 StdA_SSRX- 14 SuperSpeed Receiver

6 StdA_SSRX+ 15 Differential Pair

7 GND_DRAIN 16 Ground for Signal Return

8 StdA_SSTX- 17 SuperSpeed Transmitter

9 StdA_SSTX+ 18 Differential Pair

LED1

JUIDB1

JVRM1

JPB1

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

LEDM1

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

JPG1

DESIGNED IN USA

JVRM2

BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

J3

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

2

USB10/11 (3.0)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

36

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

USB6/7USB4/5

4

FANA

USB12 (3.0)

FAN3

FAN2

7

Front Panel USB 2.0

Header Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3

5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

1

5

JD1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

COM1

FAN4

+

SP1

COM2

1. USB0/1

2. USB2/3

3. USB4/5

4. USB6/7

JF1

JF1
ON

LED2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JVR1

JPI2C1

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

JPL1

JTPM1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

5. USB8/9

6. USB10/11

7. USB12

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Reset

Power Supply Fail

19 20

2.5 Front Control Panel

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

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

buttons and LED indicators.

LED1

JI2C2

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

JSD2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JUIDB1

VGA

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

DIMMA1

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

LAN1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JD1

JF1

JVR1

JPI2C1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED

X
NMI

Figure 2-2. JF1 Header Pins

2

1

R

Power Button

Reset Button

Ground

Ground

X

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

X

NMI

UID LED

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

Power LED

X

Ground

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Reset

Power Supply Fail

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below

for pin denitions.

Power LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 +3.3V Stby

16 Power LED

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate
the status of HDD-related activities, including SATA activities. See the table below for pin

denitions.

HDD LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V Stby

14 HDD LED

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins
11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. NIC1 LED
and NIC2 LED are 2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED

indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 +3.3V Stby

10/12 NIC Activity LED

2

R

Power Button

1

Ground

1. Power LED

2. HDD LED

Reset Button

Ground

3. NIC1 LED

X

4. NIC2 LED

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

UID LED

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

4

3

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

NMI

X

19 20

HDD LED

Power LED

X

Ground

2

1

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Reset

Power Supply Fail

Reset Button

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

switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Reset Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

3 Reset

4 Ground

Power Button

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

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

button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power in the suspend

mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

1

R

Power Button

2

Reset Button

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

Power Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Power

2 Ground

2

1

Ground

Ground

X

UID LED

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

1. Power Button

2. Reset Button

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

NMI

X

HDD LED

Power LED

X

Ground

19 20

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Power Supply Fail

Power Supply Fail

Connect an LED cable to Power Supply Fail connections on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 to provide

warnings for a power failure. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Power Supply Fail Indicator

Pin# Denition

5 X

6 Power Supply Fail

Status

UID LED Indicator

The UID (Unit Identier) LED connection is located on pins 7 and 8 of JF1. The UID LED
indicators provide easy identication of a system unit that may be in need of service.

UID LED Status

Pin# Denition

7 +3.3V Stby

8 NMI

Flashing Fan Fail

NMI Button

The NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) button is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the

table below for pin denitions.

NMI Button

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

19 NMI

20 Ground

R

Power Button

Reset Button

Reset

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

NMI

X

X

1

19 20

2

Ground

Ground

UID LED

NIC2 Activity LED

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

Power LED

X

Ground

1. Power Supply Fail

1

2

3

2. UID LED

3. NMI Button

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I-SGPIO2

2.6 Connectors

Power Connections

Main ATX Power Supply Connector

The primary power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specication.

You must also connect the 4-pin (JPWR2) CPU power connector to your power supply.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 COM 3 COM

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 COM 5 COM

18 COM 6 +5V

19 COM 7 COM

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 COM 12 +3.3V

JI2C2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

JL1

I-SATA2

JSD2

JI2C1

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

Required Connection

LAN1

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

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BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

JD1

COM1

JTPM1

+

SP1

FAN4

1. 24-Pin ATX Power
Connector

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

1

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

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12V DC Power Connector

JPWR2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the
processor(s).

+12V 4-pin Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1-2 Ground

3-4 12V

Required Connection

JI2C2

JL1

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JSD2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

VGA

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

DIMMA1

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

JD1

COM1

JTPM1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

1

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

1. 4-Pin Secondary Power

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Headers

Fan Headers

There are four 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Pins 1-3 of the fan header are
backward-compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. Pin 4 of the fan is used for PWM (Pulse-Width
Module) control support. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management
(via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please
use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.

Fan Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 +12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM Control

Speaker

On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for power LED support. Close pins 1-4 to use the
internal buzzer/speaker.

Speaker Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 1-4 Internal Speaker

Pins 1-3 Power LED

LED1

JI2C2

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

JL1

JSD2

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

5

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

3

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

2

FAN2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

4

JPL1

CPU

1

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

+

JPI2C1

JF1

JVR1

JD1

6

1. FAN1

2. FAN2

3. FAN3

4. FAN4

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

5. FANA

6. Speaker

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I-SGPIO2

Disk-On-Module Power Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a
solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table below for

pin denitions.

DOM Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

Serial General Purpose I/O Headers

The I-SGPIO1 and I-SGPIO2 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are used to
communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane.

SGPIO Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 NC 2 NC

3 Ground 4 DATA Out

5 Load 6 Ground

7 Clock 8 NC

NC = No Connection

LED1

JUIDB1

JPB1

JVRM1

LEDM1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

1

JSD2

2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

34

I-SGPIO1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

COM2

JPWR1

+

JF1

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JD1

1. JSD1

2. JSD2

3. I-SGPIO1

4. I-SGPIO2

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

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TPM Header

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from
a third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in
hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard
drive is not installed in the system. Please go to the following link for more information on TPM:

http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. See the table below for pin denitions.

JI2C2

JLED1

JWD1

JPME2

JL1

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JBR1

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JSD2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME# 4 No Pin

5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)

7 LAD3 8 LAD2

9 3.3V 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 SMB_CLK4 (X) 14 SMB_DAT4 (X)

15 P3V3_STBY 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 GND

19 P3V3_STBY 20 LDRQ# (X)

LED1

JUIDB1

VGA

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Denitions

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

DIMMA1

LAN2

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

LAN1

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

1

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JD1

JF1

JVR1

JPI2C1

1. TPM Header

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

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Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable
from the chassis to the header to inform you when the chassis is opened.

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Denitions

Pins Denition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

M.2 Slot

M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2 slot is designed
for internal mounting devices. The X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) motherboard deploys
an M key only dedicated for SSD devices with the ulitmate performance capability for native
PCI-E SSD support.

LED1

JUIDB1

JPB1

JVRM1

LEDM1

DIMMB1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

2

JPME2

BAT1

USB2/3

JBT1

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA5

JL1

1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

I-SGPIO2

+

Intel®

C236

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JD1

JF1

JVR1

JPI2C1

1. Chassis Intrusion

2. M.2 Slot

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

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+

+

MH10

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JSD2

JSD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

LED2

LEDM1

JPWR2

JPWR1

J23

MH8

MH9

JUIDB1

SP1

JD1

J3

JPI2C1

JL1

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

JF1

LED1

BAT1

JPL1

JVRM2

JWD1

JPME2

JVR1

JPB1

JVRM1

JPG1

J24

JI2C2

JLED1

JBR1

JI2C1

I-SGPIO2

I-SGPIO1

FANA

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

FAN4

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Intel®
C236

IPMI_LAN

USB10/11 (3.0)

USB2/3

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

USB6/7USB4/5

M.2 CONNECTOR

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

LAN2

DIMMB1

LAN1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

NMI

LED

X

1 LED2FAIL LED

RST

JF1
ON

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

COM2

COM1

SATA Ports

The X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) has six SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA2 ~ I-SATA7) that are
supported by the Intel® C236 chipset.

Unit Identier Switch/UID LED Indicator

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

switch is located at JUIDB1, which is next to the VGA connector on the back panel. The UID
LED (LED1) 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.

1 2

4

3

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 Button In

4 Button In

8

6

5

UID Switch

7

UID LED

Status

Color/State Status

Blue: OnUnit

Identied

1. I-SATA2

2. I-SATA3

3. I-SATA4

4. I-SATA5

5. I-SATA6

6. I-SATA7

7. UID Switch

8. UID LED

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Power SMB (I2C) Header

The Power System Management Bus (I2C) connector at JPI2C1 monitors the power supply,

fan, and system temperatures. See the table below for pin denitions.

Power SMB Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Clock

2 Data

3 PMBUS_Alert

4 Ground

5 +3.3V

Standby Power

The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the layout below
for the location.

Standby Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 No Connection

LED1

JUIDB1

JPB1

JVRM1

LEDM1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

2

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

1

COM1

JD1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

1. Power SMB Header

2. Standby Power

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Internal Speaker/Buzzer

The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep

codes. See the table on the right for pin denitions.

Internal Buzzer

Pin Denition

Pin# Denitions

1 Pos. (+) Beep In

2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker

JI2C2

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

JL1

JSD2

JI2C1

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1

JVRM2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JD1

JF1

JVR1

JPI2C1

1. Internal Speaker/Buzzer

1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

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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

at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for
jumper locations.

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

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Setting

3 2 1

3 2 1

CMOS Clear

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

To Clear CMOS

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

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

3. Remove the onboard battery from the motherboard.

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

5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).

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

Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.

Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

JBT1 contact pads

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I-SGPIO2

SMBus to PCI Slots

Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to the
PCI-E/PCI slots. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI2C1 controls the clock and
JI2C2 controls the data).

SMBus to PCI Slots

Jumper Settings

JI2C1 Setting JI2C2 Setting Denition

JI2C1: Closed JI2C2:Closed Enabled

JI2C1: Open JI2C2: Open Disabled

BMC Enable/Disable

JPB1 is used to enable or disable the BMC (Baseboard Management Control) chip and the
onboard IPMI connection. This jumper is used together with the IPMI settings in the BIOS.
After the BMC is disabled, IPMI health monitoring and remote management functions are
no longer supported. This jumper is for debugging only.

Note: Please always keep BMC enabled to make sure the platform operates reliably
with the health monitor.

BMC IPMI Enable/Disable Jumper

Pin # Denition

1-2 Enabled (Default)

2-3 Disabled

LED1

JUIDB1

JVRM1

JPB1

LEDM1

2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

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DIMMA2

DIMMA1

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SATA4

I-SGPIO1

JSD1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

Settings

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

CPU

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JTPM1

COM1

JD1

+

SP1

FAN4

1. SMBus to PCI Slots

2. BMC Enable/Disable

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

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ME Manufacturing Mode

JPME2 allows you to bypass SPI ash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing
Mode, which will allow you to ash the system rmware from a host server to modify system

settings. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

ME Recovery

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal

Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

LED1

JUIDB1

JVRM1

JPB1

LEDM1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1

JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

CPU

USB8/9

(3.0)

JPL1

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

JD1

+

SP1

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

1. ME Manufacturing

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I-SGPIO2

Watch Dog

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

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

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

LED1

JUIDB1

JPB1

JVRM1

LEDM1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

COM1

JD1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

1. Watch Dog

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I-SGPIO2

BIOS Recovery

Use jumper JBR1 to recover the BIOS settings. The default setting is Normal. See the table
below for jumper settings.

BIOS Recovery

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal

Pins 2-3 BIOS Recovery

LED1

JUIDB1

JPB1

JVRM1

LEDM1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

JBR1

1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

COM1

JD1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

1. BIOS Recovery

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I-SGPIO2

VGA Connector

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

VGA Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

I2C Bus for VRM

Set jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 for the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM
controllers. See the table below for jumper settings.

VRM

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 BMC (Normal)

Pins 2-3 PCH

JI2C2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

JL1

I-SATA2

JSD2

JI2C1

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

LED1

JUIDB1

VGA

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

32

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

JPG1

JVRM2

FAN3

LAN2

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DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

JD1

COM1

JTPM1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1

ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

1. VGA Enable

2. JVRM1

3. JVRM2

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Power LED Enable/Disable

An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected
to the front control panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table

below for pin denitions.

Onboard PWR LED

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable

Jumper JPL1 enables or disables LAN ports 1/2 on the motherboard. See the table below
for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.

LAN Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (default)

Piins 2-3 Disabled

LED1

JUIDB1

JVRM1

JPB1

LEDM1

J3

USB12 (3.0)

DIMMB1

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

DIMMB2

FAN3

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

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BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

LAN1

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

2

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C2

JI2C1

JLED1

1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JL1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JSD2

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

MH8

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

FANA

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

+

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

JF1

JVR1

JPI2C1

JD1

1. Power LED

2. LAN1/2 Enable

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

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I-SGPIO2

2.8 LED Indicators

Unit ID LED

A rear UID LED indicator at LED1 is located next to the I/O back panel. The UID indicator

provides easy identiication of a system unit that may be in need of service. Refer to the

table for the LED status.

UID LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

Blue: On Unit Identied

Onboard Power LED

LED2 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the
motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Turn off the system and unplug
the power cord before removing or installing components.

JI2C2

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JLED1

JBR1

JWD1

JPME2

USB2/3

JL1

JSD2

JI2C1

USB10/11 (3.0)

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®

C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

1

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

Onboard Power LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

Off

System Off (power

cable not connected)

Green System On

VGA

USB8/9

(3.0)

LAN1

LAN2

BAR CODE

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

JPL1

CPU

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

DIMMA1

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

JTPM1

COM1

FAN4

LED2

SP1

COM2

JPWR2

JPWR1

+

JPI2C1

JF1

JVR1

JD1

1. UID LED

2. Onboard Power LED

JF1
ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

X
NMI

2

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LAN 1/LAN 2

BMC Heartbeat LED

LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning
normally. See the table below for the LED status.

BMC Heartbeat LED

Indicator

LED Color Denition

Green:

Blinking

BMC Normal

Dedicated IPMI LAN LED

A dedicated IPMI LAN is also included on the motherboard. The amber LED on the right of
the IPMI LAN port indicates activity, while the left LED indicates the speed of the connection.
Refer to the table below for more information.

IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) &

Activity LED (Right)

Color/State Denition

Link

(Left)

Amber:

Solid

Green:

1 Gbps

100 Mbps

Solid

Activity

(Right)

Yellow:

Blinking

Active

Link LED

IPMI LAN

Activity LED

JI2C2

JLED1

JWD1

JPME2

JL1

I-SATA2

J23

J24

JSTBY1

JI2C1

JBR1

USB2/3

USB10/11 (3.0)

JSD2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

JSD1

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

BAT1

+

Intel®
C236

JBT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA7

I-SATA6

FANA

I-SGPIO1

I-SGPIO2

LED1

JUIDB1

MH10

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

MH9

1

LEDM1

MH8

JPB1

JVRM1

DIMMB1

M.2 CONNECTOR

USB6/7USB4/5

DIMMB2

J3

USB12 (3.0)

VGA

JPG1
JVRM2

FAN3

DIMMA1

LAN2

X11SSH-GF-1585L

REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE

DIMMA2

IPMI CODE

MAC CODE

SAN MAC

FAN2

LAN1

JTPM1

COM1

JD1

+

SP1

FAN4

COM2

JF1

JF1

ON

RST

1 LED2FAIL LED

LED

PWRNIC HDDNICPS UIDPWR

LED2

X
NMI

JPWR2

JVR1

JPI2C1

JPWR1

1. LEDM1

2. IPMI LAN LED

2

USB8/9

(3.0)

USB0/1

IPMI_LAN

JPL1

CPU

FAN1 (CPU FAN)

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

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

Before Power On

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

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

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

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

5. Remove all add-on cards.

6. Install a CPU, a heatsink*
the motherboard. Check all jumper settings as well. (Note: Make sure that the heatsink
is fully seated.)

7. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery (CR2032) as recommended by the
manufacturer. To avoid possible explosion, do not install the CMOS battery upside down.

(Note)

, and connect the internal speaker and the power LED to

No Power

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

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

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

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

5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. 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 exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on
beep codes.

Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recom­mended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to Appendix B.

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

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

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

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

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

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Losing the System's Setup Conguration

1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply
may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.5 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.

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.

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3. Using the minimum conguration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary
components (starting with add-on cards rst), and use the minimum conguration (but

with 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, note that as a

motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to rst check with

your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible

problem(s) with the specic system conguration that was sold to you.

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

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all BIOS can be

ashed depending on the modications to the boot block code.

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

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

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

boots up)

• System conguration

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

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

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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L) motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4

ECC SO-DIMM 2400MHz. See Section 2.3 for details on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

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

any problems with your system. Updated BIOS 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.

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

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

setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard will have instant off capabilities
as long as the BIOS has control of the system. When the Standby or Suspend feature is

enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such as during memory count (the rst screen

that appears when the system is turned on), the momentary on/off switch must be held for
more than four seconds to shut down the system. This feature is required to implement the
ACPI features on the motherboard.

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3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

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

2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

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

4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged
battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery

in the garbage or a public 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 to the manufacturer, the RMA
number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed
prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that
must be mailed when service is complete.

For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/

support/rma/).

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

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

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Chapter 4

BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11SSH-GF/-GTF (-1585/-1585L)
motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a Flash EEPROM 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, enter 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>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time during
the setup navigation process.

Note 1: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

Note 2: <F3> is used to load optimal default settings. <F4> is used to save the set-

tings and exit the setup utility.

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How To Change the Conguration Data

The conguration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering

the AMI BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the
appropriate time during system boot.

Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User
Guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

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 display:

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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 Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The

time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
The date's default value is 01/01/2014 after RTC reset.

Supermicro X11SSH-GTF-1585L

BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

CPLD Version

This item displays the version of the complex programmable logic device (CPLD) utility used
in the system.

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

Memory Speed

This item displays the speed of memory modules used in the system.

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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, an inaccurate
DRAM frequency, or a wrong DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this
occurs, revert the setting 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 Disabled and Enabled.

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 On and Off .

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

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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

Select Enabled to use the USB keyboard and mouse for Windows 7. After the installation
of Windows 7 and XHCI driver, please disable this feature inside the BIOS. 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 the system is inactive more than 5 minutes. The options are Disabled
and Enabled .

Power Button Function

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

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

CPU Conguration

The following CPU information will be displayed:

CPU Signature

• Intel® Xeon® CPU E3-1585L v5 @3.00GHz

• CPU Signature

• Microcode Patch

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• Max CPU Speed

• Min CPU Speed

• CPU Speed

• Processor Cores

• Hyper Threading Technology

• Intel VT-x Technology

• Intel SMX Technology

• 64-bit

• EIST Technology

Chapter 4: BIOS

• CPU C3 State

• CPU C6 State

• CPU C7 State

• CPU C8 State

• CPU C9 State

• CPU C10 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 Disabled and Enabled .

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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 1,2, and 3.

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

Set to Enabled for Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the processor to designate
areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot,

thus preventing a worm or a virus from ooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or

damaging the system during a virus attack. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (Refer
to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.)

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 Disabled and Enabled .

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)

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

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

CPU AES

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

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.

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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.

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. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

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.

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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.

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 and Enabled.

Package C-State Un-Demotion

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

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, C9, C10 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.

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ACPI 3.0 T-States

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

Chipset Conguration

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

System Agent (SA) Conguration

The following System Agent information will be displayed:

• 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
Disabled and Enabled .



Graphics Conguration

Primary Display

Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary display. The options
are Auto, PEG, and PCIE.

Primary PEG (PCI-Express Graphics)

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary
graphics card. The options are CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 and CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0
X8 (IN X16).

Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Graphics)

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary
graphics card. The options are Onboard and PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8).

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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.

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, 512MB, 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, 4M, 8M, 12M, 16M, 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 Enabled and Disabled.

DMI/OPI Conguration

The following DMI information will be displayed:

• DMI

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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.

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 -6 dB and

-3.5 dB.

PEG Port Conguration

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SLOT5 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.

SLOT5 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.

SLOT5 ASPM Support

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E de­vice. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the

system conguration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled,

Auto, ASPM L0s, ASPM L1, and ASPM L0s & L1.

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SLOT5 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.

SLOT5 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.

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN x16)

SLOT6 Max Link Speed

This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on SLOT6.
The options are Auto, Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3.

SLOT6 Max Payload Size

Use this feature to select the PEG0 maximum payload size. The options are Auto, 128
TLP, and 256 TLP.

SLOT6 ASPM Support

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E de­vice. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the

system conguration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled,

Auto, ASPM L0s, ASPM L1, and ASPM L0s & L1.

SLOT6 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.

SLOT6 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
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.

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Memory Conguration

The following memory information will be displayed:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Total Memory

• VDD

• DIMMA1

• DIMMA2

• DIMMB1

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• 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, 2400,
2600, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, and 3200.

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 Throttling Management

Select Enabled to support Closed-Loop Thermal Throttling which will improve reliability and
reduces CPU power consumption via automatic voltage control while the CPU are in idle
states. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

GT - Power Management Control

The following GT - Power Management Control information will be displayed:

• GT Info

RC6 (Render Standby)

Select Enabled to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCH-IO Conguration

The following PCH-IO information will be displayed:

• Intel PCH RC Version

• Intel PCH SKU Name

• Intel PCH Rev ID

PCI Express Conguration

PCH 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 Enabled.

Peer Memory Write Enable

Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

SLOT4 ASPM

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for the PCI-E device

installed on the slot specied. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the

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ASPM level based on the system conguration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support.

The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0s & L1, and Auto.

SLOT4 L1 Substates

Use this feature to congure the PCI Express L1 substates. The options are Disabled,

L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2

SLOT4 PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2,
and Gen3.

SLOT4 Detect Non-Compliance

Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant
with the PCI-E standards. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCI-E 3.0 M.2

PCI-E 3.0 M.2 ASPM Support

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for the PCI-E 3.0

M.2 device installed on the slot specied. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically
set the ASPM level based on the system conguration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM

support. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0s & L1, and Auto.

PCI-E 3.0 M.2 L1 Substates

Use this feature to congure the PCI Express L1 substates. The options are Disabled,

L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2

PCI-E 3.0 M.2 PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2,
and Gen3.

PCI-E 3.0 M.2 Detect Non-Compliance Dev

Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant
with the PCI-E standards. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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.

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PCIe PLL SSC

Select Enabled to enable Phase Locked Loop (PLL) support on the Spread Spectrum Clock
(SSC) settings to help reduce Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components in
the system. Select Disabled to enhance system stability. 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 Disabled and
Enabled.

Aggressive LPM Support

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

Serial ATA Port 0 ~ Port 7

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 7 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.

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Port 0 ~ Port 7 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 7 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 be displayed:

• PCI Bus Driver Version

• PCI Devices Common Settings:

PCI PERR/SERR Support

Select Enabled to support PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error)/SERR (System Error) runtime error
reporting for a PCI/PCI-E slot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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 Disabled and Enabled.

SR-IOV Support

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

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8) OPROM

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

for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

CPU SLOT5 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

for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM

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

for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network device
specied by the user. The options are Legacy and EFI.

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Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1 used for system boot. The
default setting for this item is Enabled.

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in a LAN port specied by user for system

boot. The default setting for this item is Disabled.

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 Disabled and Enabled.

IPv4 PXE Support

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

IPv6 PXE Support

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

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.

USB Conguration

The following USB items will display.

• USB Module Version

• USB Controllers

• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled)

Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB
devices are not present. Select Disabled to have USB devices available for EFI (Extensive
Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto.

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XHCI Hand-Off

This item is for operating systems that do not support eXtensible Host Controller Interface
(XHCI) hand-off. When this item is enabled, XHCI ownership change will be claimed by the
XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support which will provide complete USB
keyboard legacy support for the operating system that does not support Legacy USB devices.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Super IO Conguration

The following Super IO information will be displayed:

• Super IO Chip

Serial Port 1

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

Serial Port 1

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

Device Settings

This item displays the current 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

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

Serial Port 2

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

Device Settings

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

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Serial Port 2 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).

Serial Port 2 Attribute

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

Intel Server Platform Services

Intel Server Platform Services Conguration

The following items will display as detected by the BIOS:

• ME BIOS Interface Version

• SPS Version

• ME FW (Firmware) Status Value

• ME FW (Firmware) State

• ME FW (Firmware) Operation State

• ME FW (Firmware) Error Code

• ME NM FW (Firmware) Status Value

• BIOS Booting Mode

• Cores Disabled

• ME FW (Firmware) SKU Information

• End-of POST Status

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Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1

COM1 Console Redirection

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

The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items
will become available:

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).

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.

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COM1 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by the overow of the buffer. 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.

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/COM2

SOL/COM2 Console Redirection

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

The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items
will become available:

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SOL/COM2 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.

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

COM2 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).

COM2 Data Bits

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

COM2 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.

COM2 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.

COM2 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by an overow of the buffer. 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.

COM2 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

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COM2 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.

COM2 Resolution 100x31

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

Enabled.

COM2 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.

COM2 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.

COM2 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.

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

(EMS)

EMS Console Redirection

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

The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items
will become available:

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 Management 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.

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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

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

Parity

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

Stop Bits

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

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.

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The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

WHEA Support

This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the
Windows 2008 (or a later version) operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

4.4 Event Logs

This submenu allows the user to congure Event Log settings.

Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

This feature allows the user to congure SMBIOS Event settings.

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Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select Yes to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before

an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, (Yes, Next reset), and (Yes,
every reset).

When Log is Full

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

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

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

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

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

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

View SMBIOS Event Log

This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log. The following categories
are displayed:

Date/Time/Error Code/Severity

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4.5 IPMI

This submenu allows the user to congure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)

settings.

The following IPMI information will be displayed:

• BMC Firmware Revision

• IPMI STATUS

System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

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).

When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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.

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BMC Network Conguration

The following items will be displayed:

• IPMI LAN Selection

• IPMI Network Link Status

Update IPMI LAN Conguration

Select Yes for the system BIOS to automatically reset the following IPMI settings upon next
system boot. The options are No and Yes.

Conguration Address Source (Available when the item above - Update IPMI LAN
Conguration is set to Yes)

Use this item to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you will

need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the eld.
If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol)

server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer.
The options are DHCP and Static.

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 is separated by dots and it 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.

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 default setting is Disable.

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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 control

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

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 Disabled
and Enabled.

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Key Management

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

*If the item above -"Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom, the following items will be
displayed:

Provision Factory Default Keys (Available when the system is in Setup Mode)

Select Enabled to install factory default secure-boot keys. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

Enroll All Factory Default Keys

This feature allows the user to store security-related boot data in a le of the same named

in the system root folder of your computer.

Save All Secure Boot Variables

This feature allows the user to save the secure boot settings specied by the user.

Secure Boot Variables: Size/Key#/Key Source

Platform Key (PK): Size/Key#/Key Source

Key Exchange Keys: Size/Key#/Key Source

Authorized Signatures: Size/Key#/Key Source

Forbidden Signatures: Size/Key#/Key Source

Authorized TimeStamps: Size/Key#/Key Source

OsRecovery Signatures: Size/Key#/Key Source

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4.7 Boot Settings

This submenu allows the user to congure Boot settings for this system:

Boot Conguration

Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy,
UEFI, and Dual.

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

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

*If the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual (default), the following items will
be displayed:

• Dual Boot Order #1 - Dual Boot Order #15

*If the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy, the following items will be
displayed:

• Legacy Boot Order #1 - Legacy Boot Orde #7

*If the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be
displayed:

• UEFI Boot Order #1 - UEFI Boot Order #8

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

Delete Boot Option

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

Delete Boot Option

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

*If devices are detected by the system, the following items will be displayed. The default
options list devices that have been connected to your system.



Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

• Legacy Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The

options are (P4: WDC WD3000FYYZ-01UL1B0) and Disabled.



Network Drive BBS Priorities

• Legacy Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The

options are (IBA XE Slot 0200 v2358) and Disabled.



USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

• Legacy Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The

options are (SMI USB DISK 1100) and Disabled.



UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

• UEFI Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The

options are (Windows Boot Manager) and Disabled.



UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

• UEFI Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The

options are (UEFI: SMI USB DISK 1100, Partition 1) and Disabled.



UEFI Application Boot Priorities

• UEFI Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The

options are (UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell) and Disabled.

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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.

Save Options

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.

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 performance, but not for
maximum security.

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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

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system
is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with the boot­up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue to boot. 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. All errors
listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.

BIOS Beep (POST) Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)

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

5 long, 2 short Display memory read/write error Video adapter missing or with faulty memory

1 long continuous System OH System overheat condition

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A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http://

www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").

When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h.
If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the
computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20).

For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

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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.)

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

system and the display shown in Figure B-1 should appear.

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 to your hard drive or a USB ash drive and install from there.

Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our website
at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Figure B-1. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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