Supermicro X11SSV-M4F operation manual

X11SSV-M4F

USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users.
It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SSV-M4F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel's C236 chipset and onboard Intel Xeon E3­1500 v5 series BGA processor, the X11SSV-M4F motherboard provides superior graphics
capability and system performance while keeping a small form-factor and power consumption
to a minimum. Based on the 14nm micro-architecture process, the motherboard offers up
to 32GB of fast DDR4 SO-DIMM in 2 slots, 12V DC input, IPMI, USB3.0, M.2, mini PCI-E,
PCI-E 3.0 x16, and SATA 3.0 (6Gbps). The processor also provides GT4e Iris Pro graphics
for advanced media hardware acceleration (VHD) and the inclusion of eDRAM for increased

system efciency. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced

by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website
at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

Conventions Used in the Manual

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

damage done to the components or injury to yourself:

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

or personal injury.

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

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

relay safety precautions.

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

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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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 ............................................................................................................31

2.6 Connectors .........................................................................................................................35

Power Connections ...........................................................................................................35

Headers .............................................................................................................................37

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

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

2.8 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................50

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................52

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................52

No Power ..........................................................................................................................52

No Video ...........................................................................................................................53

System Boot Failure .......................................................................................................53

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................53

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................54

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................54

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................56

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................57

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................58

Battery Removal ................................................................................................................58

Proper Battery Disposal ....................................................................................................58

Battery Installation .............................................................................................................58

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................59

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................60

Starting the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................60

4.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................61

4.3 Advanced Setup Congurations .........................................................................................63

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

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

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

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

4.8 Save & Exit .........................................................................................................................95

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs .............................................................................................99

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5 .................................................................................................................100

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling ..............................................................................................................101

Product Disposal .............................................................................................................103

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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

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

1.1 Checklist

Main Parts List (Included in Retail Box)

Description Part Number Quantity

Supermicro Motherboard X11SSV-M4F 1

SATA Cables CB-0044L 4

I/O Shield MCP-260-00056-1N 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. X11SSV-M4F Motherboard Image

Chapter 1: Introduction

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision
available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may
or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

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JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

AUDIO

1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

Figure 1-2. X11SSV-M4F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

JVRM2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

DVI-A

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

JI2C2:

Aspeed

I350-AM2

AST2400

m-PCIE

DIMMB1

COM1

USB1/2

JP1

USB9

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JL1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

1

J16

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

NIC3

1

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SGPIO1

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

JBT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR
LED

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

PWR

OH

HDD
LED

PWR

NIC

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

1

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference

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JPAC1

SRW1

JI2C1

JI2C1

JSMB1

SRW2

JPG1

SRW3

JWD1

JBT1

SRW4

JD1

JPCIE1 x16

JPME1

JBR1

M.2
JPUSB1
I-SATA2
I-SATA1

JSD1
JSD2

JGPIO1

FAN3

JL1

Notes:

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JVRM1

AUDIO

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

1

JL1

J16

J17

I-SGPIO1

JVRM2

AUDIO

1

SRW1

SRW2

SRW3

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

NIC3

1

I-SGPIO1

J16

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

JVRM1

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

M.2

I-SATA2

JVRM2

JI2C2:

DVI-A

DVI-A

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

JTPM1

LED1

BT1

BT1

JBT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LED2

USB5/6

LAN3/4

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

JF1

JF1

USB7/8

m-PCIE

LAN1/2

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

DIMMB1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

RECOVERY

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

PWR

HDD

NIC

NIC

LED

LED

2

1

DIMMB1

LAN1/2

OH

PWR

FF

FAIL

JIPMB1

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

PWR

RST

ON

DIMMA1

KB/MS

USB3/4

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

COM1

USB1/2

CPU

USB9

USB9

JPW2

JPI2C1

JPW1

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

JP1

FAN1

FAN1

CPU

FAN2

FAN2

• 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)

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

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

JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPUSB1 USB Wake Up Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

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

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

JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LED1 BMC Heartbeat Blinking Green: BMC Normal

LED2 Power LED Solid Green: Power On

Connector Description

AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header

BT1 Onboard Battery

COM1 COM Port (in RJ45)

DVI-A Digital Video Interface (Analog Output Only)

FAN1 ~ FAN3 System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)

I-SATA1 ~ I-SATA4 Intel® PCH SATA 3.0 Ports

I-SGPIO1 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header

J16 NIC3 Activity LED Header

J17 NIC4 Activity LED Header

JD1 Speaker Header

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JGPIO1 General Purpose I/O Header

JIPMB1 4-pin External I2C Header (for an IPMI card)

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JP1 4-pin Power Connector for HDD

JPCIE1 x16 CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 Slot

JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I2C Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector

JPW2

JSD1/JSD2 SATA DOM Power Connectors

JSMB1 System Management Bus Header

12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector (To provide alternative power for special enclosure

when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use.)

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Connector Description

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector

LAN1 ~ LAN4 LAN (RJ45) Ports

M.2 M.2 Slot

m-PCIE Mini-PCIE Slot

SRW1/SRW3

SRW2/SRW4

USB1/2, USB3/4 Back panel USB 3.0 Ports

USB5/6 Front Access USB 2.0 Header

USB7/8 Front Access USB 2.0 Header

USB9 USB Type A Header

M.2 Holding Screws

Mini-PCIE Holding Screws

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Onboard Intel Xeon E3-1500 v5 series processor in BGA socket

Memory

• Supports up to 32GB of ECC SO-DIMM, DDR4-2133MHz, in two slots. (DDR4-2400 modules can be used but will operate

at 2133MHz)

DIMM Size

• 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

Chipset

• Intel® PCH C236

Expansion Slots

• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 X16 slot

Network

• Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY (LAN1)

• Intel I210-AT Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LAN2): IPMI Shared LAN Port

• Intel I350-AM2 Dual Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LAN3/4)

Graphics

• Graphics controller via ASpeed 2400 BMC (DVI-A - Analog Output Only)

• Intel Iris Pro P580 for VHD

I/O Devices

• COM Port (in RJ45 port) • One (1) COM port in the rear I/O panel (in RJ45 port)

• SATA Ports • Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA1-4)

• M.2 Port

• m-PCIE Port • One (1) Mini-PCIE port, supports mSATA and PCIE devices

Peripheral Devices

• Four (4) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB1/2, USB3/4)

• Four (4) USB 2.0 ports in two (2) internal headers (USB5/6, USB7/8)

• One (1) Type-A USB 2.0 connector (USB9)

• One (1) M.2 PCIE 3.0 x4 port, supports SATA, AHCI, and NVMe M.2 storage

devices in 2242 or 2282 form factor

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, Plug-and-Play (PnP), RTC (Real Time Clock) wakeup

Power Management

• ACPI power management

• Power button override mechanism

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

• Wake-On-Ring

• Wake-On-LAN

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitoring for +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

• CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) support of up to 65W (See Note 1 on next page.)

®

SM Flash UEFI BIOS

Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring via IPMI connections

• Single cooling zone

• Low-noise fan speed control

• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control

System Management

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support

• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI

• Chassis intrusion header and detection

LED Indicators

• Power

• BMC Heartbeat

Dimensions

• 6.7" (L) x 6.7" (W) (170.18 mm x 170.18 mm)

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

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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 x16 SLOT

PCIe3.0_x16

8.0GT/s

Figure 1-3.

System Block Diagram

INTEL BGA 1440

DDI 3

DDI E

DDI 2

DDI 1

x4 DMI
5GT/s

SVID

DDR4 (CHA)

2133MHz

DDR4 (CHB)

2133MHz

Chapter 1: Introduction

IMVP8

PVCC_CPU ,VCCSA

IMVP8

PVCC_GT ,PVCC_GTX

DIMMA1

SODIMM,Vertical type

DIMMB1

M.2 2280
SSD or SATA

8.5mm

4 X SATA-III

Note: I-SATA1/2=SuperDOM Connector

4 X USB 3.0 Rear

4 X USB 2.0 FRONT

1 X USB A-type

audio header

Realtek ALC888S-VD2

REAR LAYOUT X11SSV-M4F

COM

PCIe3.0_x4

8GT/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SGPIO

USB3.0
5Gbps

USB2.0
480Mbps

USB2.0
480Mbps

AZALIA

DVI-A

PCIE[12:9]

SATA[0]/PCIE9

SATA[2/3/4/5]

USB[1/2/3/4]

USB[7/8/11/12]

USB[9]

SPI

FLASH
SPI 128Mb

Intel

PCH-H
C236

GPIO
Expander

PCIE[7]

USB[10]

SATA[1]/PCIE14

PCIE[5]

PCIE[6]

PCIE[1-4]

PCIE[8]

LPC

PCIe3.0_x1

8GT/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

PCIe3.0_x1

2.5GT/s
PCIe3.0_x1

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x4

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x1

2.5GT/s

LPC

Mini PCI-E SLOT
Shared with mSATA

9.0mm

GLAN1

I219LM

GLAN2

I210-AT

GLAN3/4

I350-AM2

AST2400A1

BMC VGA

TPM1.2 Header

RJ45

RJ45

RJ45

RJ45

DVI-A CNT

COM1 TO RJ45

NCSI

NCSI

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

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

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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon E3-1500 v5 series processor (BGA
Socket) and the Intel C236, the X11SSV-M4F motherboard offers maximum I/O expandability,

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

VHD, webhosting, media streaming, or cloud-computing platforms.

With support of the new Intel microarchitecture 14 nm process technology, the X11SSV-M4F
drastically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.

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

• ACPI Power Management Revision 4.0a

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

(TAU), and Platform Power Control

• Intel SpeedStep Technology

• Adaptive Thermal Management/Monitoring

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

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

• Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH)

• Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)

• Intel Rapid Storage Technology

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

1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSV-M4F 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 X11SSV-M4F 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. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures

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

1.6 Power Supply

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

where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line lter to shield

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

1.7 Super I/O

The 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 wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly

reduces the number of components required for interfacing with oppy disk drives.

The Super I/O provides one high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports
(UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate
generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. It provides
legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud
rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

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 board from the antistatic bag.

• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory

modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

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

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

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

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

Unpacking

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

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2.2 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to t different types of chassis. Make sure

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

Philips
Screwdriver
(1)

Tools Needed

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JPAC1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

FAN3

JL1

J17

1

J16

AUDIO

1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

NIC3

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

I-SATA3

I-SGPIO1

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

M.2

I-SATA2

JVRM2

JI2C2:

DVI-A

I-SATA4

JTPM1

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Philips Screws
(4)

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

Intel
CM236

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP

LED2

A

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR
LED

USB7/8

USB5/6

HDD
LED

DIMMB1

NIC

1

Standoffs (4)
Only if Needed

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

PWR

OH

PWR

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

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 X11SSV-M4F supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2133 MT/s. 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 and then DIMMB1.

Towards the CPU

DIMMA1

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 and then DIMMB1. For
the system to work properly, please use
memory modules of the same type and
speed.

2. Position the SO-DIMM module's bottom key

so it aligns with the receptive point on the
slot. Take note of the module's side notches
and the locking clips on the socket.

JPAC1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JL1

Align

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

BT1

AUDIO

1

JVRM1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW1

SRW2

SRW3

M.2

JSD1JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

A

JVRM2

C

LED1

JI2C1/

JI2C2:

Aspeed

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1

AST2400

JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

SRW4

JBT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

I-SATA4

LED2

A

JTPM1

LAN3/4

Intel
I350-AM2

DESIGNED IN USA

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

m-PCIE

DIMMB1

REV:1.00

X11SSV-M4F

RECOVERY

RECOVERY

OH

PWR

PWR

HDD

NIC

NIC

FF

FAIL

LED

LED

2

1

COM1
USB1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

PWR

RST

ON

JP1

USB9

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

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
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.

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

1

J16

1

+POWER

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JD1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1
USB1/2

USB9

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

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

1

6

4

2

5

7

3

8

9

10

Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description

1. COM Port 6. LAN2

2. USB2 7. LAN1

3 USB1 8 LAN4

4 USB4 9 LAN3

5. USB3 10 DVI-A Port

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DVI-A Port

One DVI-A port (Analog Output Only) is located next to the LAN ports on the I/O back
panel. This port provides analog display from the BMC graphics.

COM Port

There is one COM port (COM1) in an RJ45 sokcet on the I/O back panel.

COM Port

Pin Denitions

Pin 1

COM Port 1

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 RTS 5 GND

2 DTR 6 RXD

3 TXD 7 DSR

4 GND 8 CTS

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
CM236

I-SATA4

JTPM1

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

1

J16

1

+POWER

NIC3

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JD1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1
USB1/2

2

1. DVI-A Port

2. COM1

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

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LAN Ports

There are four 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1~4) on the I/O back panel. These ports accepts RJ45

type cables. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

LAN Port

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 TX_D1+ 5 BI_D3-

2 TX_D1- 6 RX_D2-

3 RX_D2+ 7 BI_D4+

4 BI_D3+ 8 BI_D4-

IPMI Port

LAN2 is also a shared IPMI LAN port, providing IPMI access along with network connectivity.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

1. LAN1

LAN2 (shared with IPMI LAN port)

2. LAN3/4

12

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JD1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

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X11SSV-M4F

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

JBT1

USB7/8

JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

1-3:PWR LED

JBR1
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME

RECOVERY

2-3:BIOS

m-PCIE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

SRW4

Aspeed
AST2400

Intel
I350-AM2

Intel
CM236

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are four USB 3.0 ports (USB1/2 and USB3/4) on the I/O back panel. The motherboard
also provides four USB2.0 connections via USB headers (USB5/6 and USB7/8). The USB9
header is USB Type A. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access
with a cable (not included).

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Front Panel USB 2.0

9

1

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3

5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3

2

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

Header Pin Denitions

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

AUDIO

1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

SRW2

JD1

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JVRM1

SRW3

I-SATA2

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

2

1

DVI-A

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP

4

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

3

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
CM236

I-SATA4

JTPM1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

1

COM1
USB1/2

CPU

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USB9

5

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. USB1/2

2. USB3/4

3. USB5/6

4. USB7/8

5. USB9

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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.

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

JBT1

C

LED1

A

JF1

LAN3/4

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

NIC

AUDIO

1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

NIC3

SRW1

SRW3

I-SATA3

I-SGPIO1

JVRM1

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1

JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

M.2

I-SATA2

JPAC1

JD1

JGPIO1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

2

1

OH
FF

LAN1/2

PWR
FAIL

RST

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

PWR
ON

KB/MS

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

Figure 2-2. JF1 Header Pins

1

PWR

set

Power Button

Reset Button

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

15 16

31

2

Ground

Ground

PWR Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

NIC2 Activity LE

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

Power LED

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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 +3.3 Stby

16 PWR 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 +3.3 Stby

14 HD 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 +3.3 Stby

10/12 NIC Activity LED

1. PWR LED

2. HDD LED

3. NIC1 Activity LED

PWR

set

Power Button

Reset Button

2

1

Ground

Ground

4. NIC2 Activity LED

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

PWR Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

NIC2 Activity LE

4

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

15 16

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

Power LED

2

1

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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.

Power Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 Ground

2

1

PWR

1

2

set

Power Button

Reset Button

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

15 16

Ground

Ground

PWR Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

NIC2 Activity LE

NIC1 Activity LE

HDD LED

Power LED

1. Power Button

2. Reset Button

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Power Fail LED

Connect an LED cable to Power 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.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

Pin # Denition

5 +3.3V Stby

6 PWR Fail LED

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings

for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Denition

Off Normal

On Overheat

Flashing Fan Fail

R

Power Button

Reset Button

set

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

OH/Fan Fail LED

Status

State Denition

7 3.3 Stby

8 OH/Fan Faill

2

1

Ground

Ground

PWR Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

NIC2 Activity LE

NIC1 Activity LED

HDD LED

Power LED

1

2

1. Power Fail LED

2. OH/Fan Fail LED

15 16

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2.6 Connectors

Power Connections

Main ATX Power Supply Connector

The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specication.

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

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
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USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

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JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JVRM1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW1

SRW2

SRW3

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

DIMMB1

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

1

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JP1

12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector

JPW2 is a 8-pin 12V DC power input for alternative power source when the 24-pin ATX power

is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

+12V 8-pin Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

5

1

1 - 4 Ground

5 - 8 +12V

8

4

4-pin HDD Power Connector

The 4-pin HDD power connector JP1 provides power to onboard HDD devices. See the table

below for pin denitions.

4-pin HDD Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 12V

2-3 Ground

4 5V

1

4

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
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USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JVRM1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW1

SRW2

SRW3

M.2

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

NIC

1

DIMMB1

OH

NIC

FF

2

LAN1/2

PWR
FAIL

RST

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

PWR
ON

KB/MS

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

1

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN2

2

FAN1

1. 8-Pin Secondary Power

2. 4-pin HDD Power

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Headers

Fan Headers

There are three fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3
are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. 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 1-4 are for the internal speaker.

Speaker Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 1-4 Internal Speaker

Pins 1-3 Power LED

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JVRM1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

SRW1

SRW2

SRW3

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

1

NIC3

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

4

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

3

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN2

FAN1

1. FAN1

2. FAN2

3. FAN3

4. Speaker

1

2

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BT1

JVRM1

A

AUDIO

DVI-A

LAN3/4

LAN1/2

KB/MS

USB3/4

USB1/2

COM1

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

Front Accessible Audio Header

A 10-pin audio header located on the motherboard allows you to use the onboard sound for
audio playback. Connect an audio cable to the this header to use this feature. See the table

below for pin denitions.

Audio Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 Microphone_Left 2 Audio_Ground

3 Microphone_Right 4 Audio_Detect

5 Line_2_Right 6 Ground

7 Jack_Detect 8 Key

9 Line_2_Left 10 Ground

1

1

9

2

10

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JL1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JVRM2

JI2C1/

JI2C2:
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

3

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

NIC3

SRW1

SRW3

1

2

I-SATA3

I-SGPIO1

JVRM1

M.2

I-SATA2

JPAC1

DIMMB1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1
USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. JSD1

2. JSD2

3. Audio Header

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BT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA1

JPCIE1 x16

JPAC1

JVRM1

JVRM2

JGPIO1

1

SRW1

SRW3

C

LED1

A

SRW2

JBT1

JIPMB1

AUDIO

DVI-A

JI2C1/

1-2:ENABLE

JWD1:

JSMB1:SMBus1

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:RST

WATCH DOG

2-3:NMI

M.2

JI2C2:

USB7/8

JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

1-3:PWR LED

JBR1
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME

RECOVERY

2-3:BIOS

LAN3/4

LAN1/2

m-PCIE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

KB/MS

USB3/4

SRW4

Aspeed
AST2400

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Chapter 2: Installation

SGPIO Header

The I-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with
the enclosure management chip on the backplane.

General Purpose I/O Header

JGPIO1 is a 10-pin general purpose I/O header located near the PCI-E x16 slot. Each pin can

be congured to be an input pin or output pin. The GPIO is controlled via the PCA9554 8-bit

GPIO expansion from PCH SMBus. The base address is 0xF040(D31:F4).

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

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 2 GND

3 GP0 4 GP1

5 GP2 6 GP3

7 GP5 8 GP5

9 GP6 10 GP7

NC = No Connection

SGPIO Header

Pin Denitions

1

9

1

2 8

2

10

7

JPUSB1

2

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JL1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

AUDIO

1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JVRM1

SRW3

I-SATA2

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

1. I-SGPIO1

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

39

COM1
USB1/2

2. JGPIO

JPW2

JPI2C1

JP1

JPW1

FAN1

FAN2

USB9

CPU

DVI-A

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
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I-SATA4

JTPM1

1

JF1

X11SSV-M4F

REV:1.00

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I-SATA4

I-SATA2

JVRM1

JVRM2

SRW1

SRW3

A

LED2

C

LED1

A

JBT1

JIPMB1

CPU

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE

JWD1:

JSMB1:SMBus1

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:RST

WATCH DOG

2-3:NMI

M.2

JI2C2:

USB7/8

USB5/6

JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

1-3:PWR LED

JBR1
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME

RECOVERY

2-3:BIOS

LAN3/4

LAN1/2

m-PCIE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

USB1/2

COM1

SRW4

Aspeed
AST2400

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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.

Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Denitions

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)

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JPAC1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

FAN3

JL1

JPCIE1 x16

JSD1 JSD2

J17

1

J16

1

SRW2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

1

DVI-A

AUDIO

JVRM1

JVRM2

SRW1

JI2C1/

JI2C2:

Aspeed

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1

AST2400

JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

SRW3

SRW4

M.2

I-SATA2

+POWER

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

NIC3

JTPM1

I-SGPIO1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

DIMMB1

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

NIC

NIC

LED

LED

2

1

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

JPW2

CPU

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

ON

JPI2C1

JPW1

19

JP1

1

220

1. TPM Header

FAN1

FAN2

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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

System Management Bus Header

A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at

JSMB1. See the table below for pin denitions.

External I2C Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Data

2 Ground

3 Clock

4 NC

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
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USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME

JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

2

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

1

JL1

NIC

1

DIMMB1

OH

NIC

FF

2

LAN1/2

PWR
FAIL

RST

JIPMB1

PWR
ON

DIMMA1

KB/MS

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. Chassis Intrusion

2. SMBus Header

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SATA Ports

The X11SSV-M4F has four SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA1 ~ I-SATA4) that are supported by the
Intel C236 chipset.

SATA 3.0 Port

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 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 X11SSV-M4F motherboard deploys an M key only dedicated
for SSD devices with the ulitmate performance capability for native PCI-E SSD support. It
can also support SATA and NVMe M.2 storage devices.

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

5

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
CM236

2

I-SATA4

JTPM1

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AUDIO

1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

M.2

JPAC1

JD1

1

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

DIMMB1

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. I-SATA1

2. I-SATA2

3. I-SATA3

4. I-SATA4

5. M.2 Slot

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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

4-pin BMC External I2C Header

A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect a cable here
to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system. See the table below for pin denitions.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

External I2C Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Data

2 GND

3 Clock

4 NC

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1

M.2

JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JVRM1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW1

SRW2

SRW3

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

DIMMB1

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

2

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

1

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

1. Power SMB Header

2. BMC External Header

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Mini PCI-E Slot (Mini PCIE)

The Mini PCI-E slot is used to install a compatible Mini PCI-E device. Refer to the table below

for pin denitions.

The mSATA feature leverages the speed and reliability of the SATA interface to provide a high
performance, cost-effective storage solution for smaller devices like notebooks and netbooks.

The specication maps SATA signals onto an existing small form factor connector, enabling

more compact integration in a wide variety of applications for both hard disk (HDD) and solid
state drives (SSDs). The mSATA connector allows companies to increase the storage offerings
of their products without compromising valuable space.

Mini PCI-E

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

52 +3.3Vaux 51 NC

50 GND 49 NC

48 +1.5V 47 NC

46 NC 45 NC

44 NC 43 NC

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

1. Mini-PCIe

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JD1

JL1

DIMMB1

1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN2

42 NC 41 +3.3Vaux

40 GND 39 +3.3Vaux

38 USB_D+ 37 GND

36 USB_D- 35 GND

34 GND 33 PETp0

32 SMB_DATA 31 PETn0

30 SMB_CLK 29 GND

28 +1.5V 27 GND

26 GND 25 PERp0

24 +3.3Vaux 23 PERn0

22 PERST# 21 DET_CARD_

20 W_DISABLE# 19 NC

18 GND 17 NC

16 NC 15 GND

FAN1

14 NC 13 REFCLK+

12 NC 11 REFCLK-

10 NC 9 GND

8 NC 7 CLKREQ#

6 1.5V 5 NC

4 GND 3 NC

2 3.3Vaux 1 WAKE#

PLUG

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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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SMBus to PCI-E Slots

Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to the
PCI-E slots. The default setting is set to pins 2-3 (Disabled). 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: Pins 1-2 JI2C2: Pins 1-2 Enabled

JI2C1: Pins 2-3 JI2C2: Pins 2-3 Disabled

ME Recovery

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

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

See the table below for jumper settings.

ME Recovery

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal (Default)

Pins 2-3 ME Recovery

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
CM236

I-SATA4

JTPM1

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JI2C1

1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

2

JBR1

JPUSB1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1
USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. SMBus to PCI-E Slots

2. ME Recovery

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Watch Dog

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

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

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset (Default)

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

Onboard Audio Enable

JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on

pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. See the table below for jumper settings.

Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
CM236

I-SATA4

JTPM1

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

2

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1
USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. Watch Dog

2. Audio Enable

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USB Wake-Up

Use the JPUSB1 jumper to enable system "wake-up" via a USB device. This jumper allows

you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB

mouse of your system. The JPUSB1 jumper is used together with the USB Wake-Up function
in the BIOS. Enable both the jumper and the BIOS setting to activate this function. See the
table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections.

Note: The default jumper setting is "Disabled". When the "USB Wake-Up" function is

enabled, it will be active on all USB ports.

USB Wake-Up

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)

BIOS Recovery

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

ME Recovery

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal (Default)

Pins 2-3 ME Recovery

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

M.2

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:

WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

BT1

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

JI2C2:

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

Intel
CM236

I-SATA4

JTPM1

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

+POWER

1

J16

1

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

NIC3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

2

JBR1

JPUSB1

1

JL1

DIMMB1

NIC

NIC

1

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

OH

PWR

PWR

RST

FF

FAIL

2

ON

COM1
USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. USB Wake-Up

2. BIOS Recovery

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VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onbaord 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 (Default)

Pins 2-3 PCH

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

2

3

Aspeed
AST2400

SRW4

I-SATA4

JTPM1

BT1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

PWR

HDD

LED

LED

AUDIO

1

JGPIO1

FAN3

J17

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA1

SATA DOM

1

J16

1

+POWER

NIC3

JVRM1

SRW1

SRW3

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

I-SGPIO1

JPAC1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

1

JWD1

JD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JL1

NIC

1

DIMMB1

NIC

2

LAN1/2

OH

PWR

FF

FAIL

RST

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

PWR
ON

KB/MS

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

CPU

JP1

JPW2

JPW1

JPI2C1

FAN1

FAN2

1. VGA Enable

2. JVRM1

3. JVRM2

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2.8 LED Indicators

LAN Port LEDs

The Ethernet ports located beside the DVI-A port have two LEDs. Each port has two LED
indicators. The Activity LED is yellow and indicates connection and activity. The Link LED
may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below
for more information.

Activity Indicator

Color Status Denition

Off No Connection

Yellow Flashing Active

LED Color Denition

Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s

Green 100 Mb/s

Link LED

Amber 1 Gb/s

Link LED

Activity LED

Onboard Power LED

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

Onboard Power LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

System Off

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JPUSB1

Off

Green System On

2

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

AUDIO

1

JPAC1

JPCIE1 x16

SRW2

JD1

JBR1

JSD1 JSD2

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

BT1

JVRM1

JVRM2

SRW1

JI2C1/

JI2C2:

Aspeed

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1

AST2400

JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

SRW3

SRW4

M.2

I-SATA2

I-SATA4

JTPM1

Intel
CM236

USB7/8

USB5/6

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

m-PCIE

JBT1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME
JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

LED2

A

JF1

1

PWR
LED

KB/MS

USB3/4

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

OH

PWR

HDD

PWR

NIC

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

LED

2

ON

1

COM1

USB1/2

(power cable not

connected)

USB9

JPW2

JPI2C1

CPU

1. Onboard Power LED

2. LAN Port LED

JP1

JPW1

FAN1

FAN2

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BMC Heartbeat LED

LED1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning
normally. Refer to the table below for the LED status.

Onboard Power LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

Green:

Blinking

BMC Normal

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JBR1

JPUSB1

JPAC1:AUDIO
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

DVI-A

JI2C1/
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
JSMB1:SMBus1
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JVRM2

JI2C2:

BT1

1

Aspeed
AST2400

LAN3/4

A

C

LED1

Intel
I350-AM2

AUDIO

1

JPCIE1 x16

JVRM1

SRW1

JPAC1

LAN1/2

JIPMB1

KB/MS

USB3/4

COM1

USB1/2

USB9

JP1

JPW2

1. BMC Heartbeat

JPW1

SRW2

SRW3

SRW4

Intel
CM236

JBT1

JD1

M.2

JSD1 JSD2

I-SATA4

JTPM1

USB7/8

USB5/6

LED2

A

JGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA2

FAN3

SATA DOM

+POWER

I-SATA3

J17

1

NIC3

JL1

J16

1

I-SGPIO1

REV:1.00

DESIGNED IN USA

X11SSV-M4F

JD1:
4-7:SPEAKER
1-3:PWR LED

JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL

RECOVERY

2-3:ME

JBR1
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS

RECOVERY
JPUSB1:
USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

JF1

m-PCIE

PWR
LED

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

JPI2C1

CPU

FAN1

FAN2

OH

PWR

HDD

PWR

NIC

NIC

RST

FF

FAIL

LED

2

ON

1

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

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

Before Power On

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

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

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

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

5. Remove all add-on cards.

6. Install a CPU, a heatsink*, and connect the internal speaker and the power LED to the

motherboard. Check all jumper settings as well. (Make sure that the heatsink is fully

seated.)

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

No Power

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

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

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

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

5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. 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. This board only provides an analog video output from the DVI-A port. Please ensure
your monitor supports analog signal.

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 noting
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 X11SSV-M4F motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2133

MT/s. 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. 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 X11SSV-M4F motherboard. The

BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a ash program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual

Download area of our website for any changes to BIOS that may not be reected in

this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

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

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can

be congured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be congured. The right frame displays the key

legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
(Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or
change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

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

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these
hot keys (<F1>, <F2>, <F3>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time
during the setup navigation process.

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4.2 Main Setup

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

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

System Date/System Time

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

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

is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
The date's default value is 01/01/2015 after RTC reset.

Supermicro X11SSV-M4F

BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

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Memory Information

Total Memory

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

Memory Speed

This item displays the memory speed.

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4.3 Advanced Setup Congurations

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

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

Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode

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

Bootup NumLock State

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

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Wait For 'F1' If Error

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

INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response

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

Re-try Boot

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

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

Install Windows 7 USB Support

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

Power Conguration

Watch Dog Function

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

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CPU Conguration

The following CPU information will display:

• Displays the CPU type

• CPU Signature

• Microcode Patch

• Max CPU Speed

• Min CPU Speed

• CPU Speed

• Processor Cores

Chapter 4: BIOS

• Hyper Threading Technology

• Intel VT-x Technology

• Intel SMX Technology

• 64-bit

• EIST Technology

• 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

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Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

Active Processor Cores

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

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

Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit 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

damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft
Web sites 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
options 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)

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

CPU AES

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

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, 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 display:

• System Agent Bridge Name

• SA PCIe Code Version

• VT-d

VT-d

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

Enabled and Disabled.

SW Guard Extensions (SGX)

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

Select Owner EPOCH Input Type

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

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

Owner EPOCHs.

PRMRR Size

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

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eDRAM Mode

Use this feature to select the eDRAM mode. The options are SW Mode eDRAM Off, SW
Mode eDRAM On, and eDRAM HW Mode.

Graphics Conguration

Primary Display

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

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, 512 MB, 1024MB,
2048MB, and 4096MB.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation of system memory
to be used for video devices to ensure best use of available system memory based on the
DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 32M, 64M, 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 Disabled or Enabled.

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DMI/OPI Conguration

The following DMI information will display:

• DMI

DMI VC1 Control

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

Disabled.

DMI VCm Control

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

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

SLOT1 Link Width

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

are x16 and x8x8.

PEG0 Enable Root Port

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

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

PEG0 Max Link Speed

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

are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

PEG0 Max Payload Size

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

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PEGO ASPM

Use this feature to control ASPM support for the PEG 0. The options are Disabled, Auto,
ASPM L0s, ASPM L1, and ASPM L0s & L1.

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value

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

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale

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

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

Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM

PCIe ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI Express slots, is a power
management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed
on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time. If this item is set to Enabled, PCI-E
ASMP will be programmed after OPROM. If this item is set to Disabled, the PCI-E ASPM
will be programmed before OPROM. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Memory Conguration

The following memory information will display:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Total Memory

• VDD

• DIMMA1

• DIMMA2

• DIMMB1

• DIMMB2

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

Maximum Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The
options are Auto, 1067, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400,
2600, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, and 3200.

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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.

REFRESH_2X_MODE

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

Closed Loop Thermal Management

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

PCH-IO Conguration

The following PCH-IO information will display:

• Intel PCH RC Version

• Intel PCH SKU Name

• Intel PCH Rev ID

Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation

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

PCIe PLL SSC

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

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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.

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

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

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

SATA Frozen

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

Disabled.

Aggressive LPM Support

Use this item to allow the SATA controller to enter a low-power state during HDD inactivity.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Serial ATA Port 0 ~ Port 5

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

• Model number of drive and capacity

• Software Preserve Support

Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug

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

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

Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

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

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Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type

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

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

PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration

The following information will display:

• PCI Bus Driver Version

• PCI Devices Common Settings:

PCI PERR/SERR Support

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

CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM

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

The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

PCH mPCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM

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

The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

PCH m.2 SLOT OPROM

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

The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Use this item to select the onboard LAN Option ROM type. The options are Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this item to select the Option ROM type for onboard LAN1. The options are Disabled
and PXE.

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Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this item to select the Option ROM type for onboard LAN2. The options are Disabled
and PXE.

Onboard LAN3 Option ROM

Use this item to select the Option ROM type for onboard LAN3. The options are Disabled
and PXE.

Onboard LAN4 Option ROM

Use this item to select the Option ROM type for onboard LAN4. The options are Disabled
and PXE.

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.

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Super IO Conguration

The following Super IO information will display:

• Super IO Chip AST2400

Serial Port 1

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

Enabled.

Logical Device Settings

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

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

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

I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;); (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 9, 10, 11, 12;); (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
9, 10, 11, 12;); and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).

Serial Port 2 (SOL)

Serial Port 2

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

Enabled.

Logical Device Settings

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

Serial Port 2 (SOL) Change Settings

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

I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
9, 10, 11, 12;), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).

Intel Server Platform Services

The following Intel Server Platform Services information will display:

• ME BIOS Interface Version

• SPS Version

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• ME FW Status Value

• ME FW State

• ME FW Operation State

• ME FW Error Code

• ME NM FW Status Value

• BIOS Booting Mode

• Cores Disabled

• ME FW SKU Information

• End-of-POST Status

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 Console Redirection

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

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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

conguration:

COM1 Console Redirection Settings

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

COM1 Terminal Type

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

COM1 Bits per second

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

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COM1 Data Bits

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

COM1 Parity

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

COM1 Stop Bits

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

COM1 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.

Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options
are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM1 Recorder Mode

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

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

Enabled.

COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

COM1 Putty KeyPad

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

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COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST

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

Always Enable and Bootloader.

SOL

SOL Console Redirection

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

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

conguration:

SOL Console Redirection Settings

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

SOL Terminal Type

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

SOL Bits Per second

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

SOL Data Bits

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

SOL Parity

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

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SOL Stop Bits

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

SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.

Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options
are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

SOL Recorder Mode

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

SOL Resolution 100x31

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

Enabled.

SOL Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

SOL Putty KeyPad

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

SOL Redirection After BIOS POST

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

EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

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

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

conguration:

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EMS Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

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

Terminal Type

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

UTF8, and ANSI.

Bits Per Second

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

Flow Control

Use this item to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by
buffer overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.

Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options
are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

ACPI Settings

High Precision Event Timer

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

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WHEA Support

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

Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

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

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

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

conguration:

TPM State

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

Pending TPM operation

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

Device Select

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

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

TPM Enabled Status

TPM Active Status

TPM Owner Status

TXT Support

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

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

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

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iSCSi Conguration

iSCSI Initiator Name

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

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

for the following items.

Add an Attempt

Delete Attempts

Change Attempt order

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4.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to congure Event Log settings.

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Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

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

When Log is Full

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

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SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

MECI

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

METW

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

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

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

View SMBIOS Event Log

This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.

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4.5 IPMI

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

BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status

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

System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

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

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

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When SEL is Full

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

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

BMC Network Conguration

BMC Network Conguration

IPMI LAN Selection

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

IPMI Network Link Status

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

Update IPMI LAN Conguration

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

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

conguration:

Conguration Address Source

This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static
is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system

manually in the eld. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Conguration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available

IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static.

Conguration Address Source

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

Station IP Address

This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in
dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

Subnet Mask

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

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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

This item displays the VLAN information for this computer.

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4.6 Security

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

Password Check

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

Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

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

Secure Boot Menu

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

• System Mode

• Secure Boot

• Vendor Keys

Secure Boot

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

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Secure Boot Mode

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

CSM Support

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

Key Management

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

Provision Factory Default Keys

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

Enroll All Factory Default Keys

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

Save All Secure Boot Variables

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

Platform Key (PK)

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

Set New Key

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

Key Exchange Key

Set New Key

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

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

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

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

Authorized Signatures

Set New Key

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

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

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Append Key

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

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

Forbiden Signatures

Set New Key

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

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

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

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

Authorized TimeStamps

Set New Key

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

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

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

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

OsRecovery Signature

This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default

key or load from a le. The le formats accepted are:

1) Public Key Certicate

a. EFI Signature List

b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded)

c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin)

d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin)

2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable

When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No' to load from a le.

Delete OSRecovery Signatures

This item deletes a previously installed OS Recovery Signature.

Append OsRecovery Signature

This item uploads and adds an OSRecovery Signature into the Key Management. You may

insert a factory default key or load from a le. When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory
Defaults or "No' to load from a le.

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4.7 Boot

Use this feature to congure Boot Settings:

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Boot Mode Select

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

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

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

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

• Dual Boot Order #1

• Dual Boot Order #2

• Dual Boot Order #3

• Dual Boot Order #4

• Dual Boot Order #5

• Dual Boot Order #6

• Dual Boot Order #7

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• Dual Boot Order #8

• Dual Boot Order #9

• Dual Boot Order #10

• Dual Boot Order #11

• Dual Boot Order #12

• Dual Boot Order #13

• Dual Boot Order #14

• Dual Boot Order #15

Delete Boot Option

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

startup.

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

NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

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

• Legacy Boot Order #1

UEFI Application Boot Priorities

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

• UEFI Boot Order #1

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4.8 Save & Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

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

Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes and Reset

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

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

Save Changes

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

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

Discard Changes

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

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Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

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

Save As User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

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

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

Boot Override

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

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Appendix A: BIOS Codes

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 the boot-up
process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. 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 (on the following page) 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

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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Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme les for each item.

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

When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a driver CD, please set the SATA

Conguration to "Compatible Mode" and congure SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After

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

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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