Supermicro X11SSV-Q User Manual

X11SSV-Q

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.00

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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-Q motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Supermicro X11SSV-Q Mini-ITX motherboard supports an Intel® 6th Generation Core
i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processor in an LGA 1151 socket. This motherboard features
PCI Exress 3.0, DDR4, SATA3.0, M.2, Mini-PCIe with mSATA, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-I, AMT,
and USB 3.0 with Intel Q170 chipset. It also provides security-enhancing technologies such
as Intel vPro, TXT and OS Guard. The X11SSQ offers exceptional system performance for
entry server, data storage, and embedded appliance solutions.

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 .......................................................................................................13

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................17

1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................17

Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................17

1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................18

Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................18

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................18

Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................18

System Resource Alert......................................................................................................18

1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................18

1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................19

1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................19

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................20

Precautions .......................................................................................................................20

Unpacking .........................................................................................................................20

2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................21

Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................21

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................24

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

2.3 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................27

Memory Support ................................................................................................................27

SO-DIMM Module Population Sequence ..........................................................................27

SO-DIMM Installation ........................................................................................................28

SO-DIMM Removal ...........................................................................................................28

2.4 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................29

Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................29

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Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................29

Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................30

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

2.6 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................35

2.7 Connectors .........................................................................................................................38

Power Connections ...........................................................................................................38

Headers .............................................................................................................................40

2.8 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................48

How Jumpers Work ...........................................................................................................48

2.9 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................52

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................53

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................53

No Power ..........................................................................................................................53

No Video ...........................................................................................................................54

System Boot Failure .......................................................................................................54

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................54

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................55

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................55

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................57

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................58

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................59

Battery Removal ................................................................................................................59

Proper Battery Disposal ....................................................................................................59

Battery Installation .............................................................................................................59

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................60

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................61

Starting the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................61

4.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................62

4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations .........................................................................................64

4-4 Security ...............................................................................................................................87

4-5 Boot ....................................................................................................................................90

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4-6 Save & Exit .........................................................................................................................92

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs .............................................................................................96

®

B.2 SuperDoctor

5 ...................................................................................................................97

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling ................................................................................................................98

Product Disposal .............................................................................................................100

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If
anything listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

1.1 Checklist

Retail Box Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity

X11SSV-Q Motherboard MBD-X11SSV-Q 1

I/O Cables (57.5CM SATA FLAT S-SPBF) CBL-0044L 5

I/O Shield (Standard I/O Shield for X11SSV-Q with EMI Gasket) MCP-260-00070-0N 1

Quick Reference Guide MNL-1795-QRG 1

Important Links

For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [e-mail]

This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website
for possible updates to the manual revision level.

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Figure 1-1. X11SSV-Q 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

JWD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

Figure 1-2. X11SSV-Q Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

COM1/2

BT1

USB11/12

USB9

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

SRW1

JBT1

USB7/8

m-PCIE(F/H)

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JL1

JD1

JGPIO1

JSD1

JSD2

FAN4

C

A

LED1

M.2

I-SATA0

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

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JF1

JPW1

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

JPW2

FAN2

FAN3

1

JF1

JP1

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference

Chapter 1: Introduction

J3

SRW5
SRW1

SRW2

SRW6

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

SLOT1

JBT1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JL1

M.2

JD1

JSD1
JSD2

JGPIO1

FAN4

I-SATA0 I-SATA1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JL1

JD1

JGPIO1

I-SGPIO1

USB7/8

HD AUDIO

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

LED1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

USB11/12

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

JTPM1

USB5/6 (3.0)

COM1

COM2

USB7/8

PWR
LED

BT1

BT1

NICHDD

LED

USB9

USB5/6

(3.0)

NIC

JF1

m-PCIE(F/H)

DVI-I

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

X11SSV-Q

m-PCIE(F/H)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

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JF1

JF1

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

LAN2

USB3/4 (3.0)

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

1.01

CPU

JPW1

LAN1

USB1/2 (3.0)

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

HDMI/DP

JPW2

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

FAN2

FAN3

FAN1

JP1

JP1

DIMMA1
DIMMB1

1

FAN2

FAN3

Notes:

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

nections.

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

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

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

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

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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

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

JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JPUSB1 USB Wake-Up Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LED1 Power LED Solid Green: Power On, Blink: S3

Connector Description

BT1 Onboard Battery

COM1/COM2 COM Ports

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

HD Audio Mic In and Line Out Ports

HDMI/DP High Defnintion Multimdedia Interface/DisplayPort

DVI-I Digital Video Interface (Analog and Digital)

I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA4 Intel® PCH SATA 3.0 Ports (I-SATA0 mux with SATA device installed on m-PCIE)

I-SGPIO1 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header

J3 Audio Front Panel Header

JD1 External Speaker Header (Pins 1-4: Speaker)

JF1 Front Panel Control Connector

JGPIO1 General Purpose I/O Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JP1 4-pin Power Connector for HDD (to provide power from the motherboard to onboard devices)

JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector

JPW2

JSD1/JSD2 SATA DOM Power Connectors

JSMB1 System Management Bus Header

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector

LAN1/LAN2 Gigabit Lan (RJ45) Ports

M.2 M.2 Slot (2280/2242) M Key

m-PCIE (F/H) Mini PCI-E Full/Half Slot

SLOT1 CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 Slot

USB1/2, USB3/4 Back panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 Port

USB5/6 USB 3.0 Header

USB7/8, USB11/12 USB 2.0 Headers

USB9 USB Type A Header

8-pin 12V DC Power Connector for CPU (Required) (or alternative single power for special

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

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

•

6th Generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processor in a LGA1151 socket (formerly Skylake)

Memory

•

Supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered DDR4 Non-ECC SO-DIMM 2133MHz

DIMM Size

• 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16GB

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

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

motherboard.

Chipset

•

Intel® Q170 Express Chipset

Expansion Slots

One (1) CPU PCI-Express 3.0 X16 slot

•

Network

•

Intel® Ethernet Controller I210-AT and Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-LM Phy with AMT

Graphics

•

Intel® HD Graphics

I/O Devices

Serial (COM) Ports • Two (2) COM Ports in the rear I/O panel

•

• SATA Ports • Five (5) SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA 0-4)

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

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Motherboard Features

Peripheral Devices

•

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

• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports in one USB 3.0 header (USB5/6)

• Four (4) USB 2.0 ports in two USB 2.0 headers (USB7/8, USB11/12)

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

BIOS

•

128 Mb SPI AMI BIOS® SM Flash UEFI BIOS

• PCI 3.0, USB Keyboard/Mouse support, Hardware BIOS virus protect, RTC wake up, ACPI 5.0 support, SMBIOS 3.0,

UEFI 2.3.1

Power Management

•

ACPI 5.0

• S0, S3, S4, S5

• Power button override mechanism

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

• Wake-On-Ring

• Wake-On-LAN

• Management Engine (ME)

System Health Monitoring

•

Onboard voltage monitoring for PCH 1.0V, +3.3V, 3.3V standby, +5V, +12V, VBAT, VDIMM, CPU PCH System Peripheral

temperature

Fan Control

•

Single cooling zone

• Smart Fan Control

• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control

System Management

•

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) version 11.0

• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 3.0 support

• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI

• Chassis intrusion header and detection

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

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LED Indicators

CPU/Overheating

•

• Fan Failure

• HDD activity, LAN activity

Dimensions

•

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

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.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Motherboard Features

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Figure 1-3.

System Block Diagram

SVID

DDR4 (CHA)

2133MHz

DDR4 (CHB)

2133MHz

PCIe3.0_x1

8GT/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

PCIe2.0_x1

2.5GT/s

PCIe2.0_x1

2.5GT/s

LPC

IMVP8

DIMMA1

SODIMM,Vertical type

DIMMB1

Mini PCI-E SLOT
Shared with mSATA

GLAN1

I219LM

GLAN2

I210-AT

TPM1.2 Header

NCT6776D

DP to VGA

PCIe3.0_x16

8.0GT/s

Digital port D

NXP3355

Digital port C

Digital port B

PCIe3.0_x4

8GT/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

SGPIO

USB3.0
5Gbps

USB3.0
5Gbps

USB2.0
480Mbps

USB2.0
480Mbps

Intel LGA1151

DDI D

DDI E

DDI C

DDI B

PCIE[12:9]

SATA[5]

SATA[0/1/2/3/4]

(Socket-H4)

x4 DMI
5GT/s

Intel

Q170 PCH

USB[1/2/3/4]

USB[5/6]

USB[7/8/11/12]

USB[9]

PCIE[7]
USB[10]

SATA[0]

PCIE[5]

PCIE[6]

LPC

PCIe x16 SLOT

DVI-I

HDMI

DisplayPort

M.2 2280/2242
SATA/PCIE SSD

8.5mm 9.0mm

5 X SATA-III

Note: I-SATA0/1=SuperDOM Connector
Note: I-SATA0 disabled when m-SATA on m-PCIE.

4 X USB 3.0 Rear

2 X USB 3.0 FRONT

4 X USB 2.0 FRONT

1 X USB A-type

HWM

2x audio jack

Realtek ALC888S-VD2

AZALIA

SPI

FLASH
SPI 128Mb

GPIO
Expander

RJ45

RJ45

COM1/2 Rear

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® 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium,
Celeron processors (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel Q170 PCH, the X11SSV-Q offers maximum

I/O expendability, energy efciency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture.

Also, the X11SSV-Q is optimized for embedded solutions, networking applications, or cloud­computing platforms.

The Intel® 6th Generation Core i7 and PCH Q170 platform supports the following features:

• DDR4 memory support up to 2133MHz 32GB

• Intel vPro, AMT 11.0 and TXT

• Intel TSX-NI, AES, SGX Technologies

• Intel Turbo Boost and Rapid Storage Technology

• Three independent Graphics Displays with Audio Stream, VP8, VP9, HEVC, OpenGL

4.3/4.4, Intel Quick Sync Video Technology

• PCI-E 3.0, SATA 3.0, USB 3.0

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

1.3 Special Features

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-Q motherboard.
The X11SSV-Q motherboard has an onboard SIO/HWM chip that supports system health
monitoring.

Onboard Voltage Monitors

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Real time readings
of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS. 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.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

PC health monitoring in the BIOS can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management.

Environmental Temperature Control

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

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

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

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate air-

ow to your system.

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5®. SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the

user of certain system events. For example, you can congure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you

with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds

go beyond a predened range.

1.5 ACPI Features

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

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

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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.

This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies

generally meet the specications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, the

12V 8-pin power connector located at JPW2 is always required to ensure adequate power
supply to the CPU.

Note 1: The X11SSV-Q motherboard alternatively supports an 8-pin 12V DC input
power supply at JPW2 for embedded applications. The 12V DC input is limited to 30A
(15A if only installed with 4-pin power cable) by design. It provides up to 360W (180W
if only 4-pin connected) power input to the motherboard. Please keep the on board

power usage within the power limits specied above. Over current power usage may

cause damage to the motherboard.

Note 2: Please connect both the 8-pin DC power at JPW2 and JPW1 to make sure the
CPU receives enough power for normal operation when using the ATX power supply.

1.7 Super I/O

The Super I/O monitors several critical parameters in PC hardware, including power supply
voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures. In terms of temperature monitoring, it adopts the
Current Mode (dual current source) and thermistor sensor approach.

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

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

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To 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 Processor and Heatsink Installation

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

area of the fan.

Important:

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

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

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

heatsink only.

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

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

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

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

Installing the LGA1151 Processor

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

Load Plate

Load Lever

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

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

North Center Edge

South Center Edge

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

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

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

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

CPU properly

installed

Load lever locked into

place

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

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

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Installing an Active CPU
Heatsink with Fan

1. Locate the CPU fan power connector on
the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on
the right for the CPU Fan location.)

2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink
fan wires are closest to the CPU fan
power connector and are not interfered
with other components.

Thermal Grease

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

4. Remove the thin layer of the protective

lm from the heatsink.

Important: CPU overheating may oc-

cur if the protective lm is not removed

from the heatsink.

5. Apply the proper amount of thermal
grease on the CPU.

Note: If your heatsink came with a ther­mal pad, please ignore this step.

6. If necessary, rearrange the wires to
make sure that the wires are not pinched
between the heatsink and the CPU. Also
make sure to keep clearance between the

fan wires and the ns of the heatsink.

Heatsink

Fins

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7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with
the mounting holes on the motherboard.
Gently push the pairs of diagonal
fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into
the mounting holes until you hear a click.
Also, make sure to orient each fastener
so that the narrow end of the groove is
pointing outward.

8. Repeat step 7 to insert all four heatsink
fasteners into the mounting holes.

9. Once all four fasteners are securely
inserted into the mounting holes, and
the heatsink is properly installed on the
motherboard, connect the heatsink fan
wires to the CPU fan connector.

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Removing the Heatsink

Note: We do not recommend that

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

Active Heatsink Removal

1. Unplug the power cord from the power
supply.

Unplug the

PWR cord

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

3. Use your nger tips to gently press on the
fastener cap and turn it counterclockwise

0

to make a 1/4 (90

) turn, and pull the

fastener upward to loosen it.

4. Repeat step 3 to loosen all fasteners from
the mounting holes.

5. With all fasteners loosened, remove the
heatsink from the CPU.

Pull Up

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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-Q supports up to 32GB of DDR4 Non-ECC Unbuffered SO-DIMM 2133 MHz in
two memory slots. 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:
DIMM A1, 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 on the motherboard.
Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.

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I-SGPIO1

SO-DIMM Installation

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

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.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JL1

JD1

JGPIO1

Align

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

DVI-I

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

SINGLE-LINK

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

CPU

COM1/2

USB11/12

USB7/8

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

JPW2

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. Use your thumbs to gently push the side
clips near both ends away from the module.
This should release it from the slot. Pull the
SO-DIMM module upwards.

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2.4 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

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JL1

JD1

JGPIO1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

USB7/8

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

Philips Screws
(4)

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR
LED

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

Standoffs (4)
Only if Needed

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

JPW2

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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2.5 Rear I/O Ports

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

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

SINGLE-LINK

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

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

3

6

1

2

4

5

7

9

8

10

11

Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description # Description

1. DisplayPort 6. LAN2 11 . COM1

2. HDMI 7. USB4 (3.0) 12. Audio Line Out

3 LAN1 8 USB3 (3.0) 13. Audio Mic In

4 USB2 (3.0) 9 DVI-I Port

5. USB1 (3.0) 10. COM2

12

13

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DVI-I Port

The onboard DVI-I port is located next to the COM ports on the I/O backpanel. DVI-I provides
both digital and analog signal for the output display.

HDMI Port (HDMI 1.4)

The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) port is used to display both high denition

video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using the same (HDMI) cable.
The HDMI port provides Intel HD Graphics digital output with resolution up to 4096x2160 at
24Hz Refresh Rate.

DP Port (DisplayPort)

DisplayPort (Version 1.2), develped by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display and fast
refresh rate. It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for
devices such as VGA, DVI or HDMI. The DP port provides Intel HD Graphics digital output
with resolution up to 4096x2304 at 24bpp at 60Hz Refresh Rate.

1

2

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1. DVI-I Port

2. HDMI/DP

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Serial Ports

There are two COM ports (COM1/COM2) on the I/O back panel. See the table below for pin

denitions.

COM Port

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

6 9

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

1 5

COM Port Pin Layout

5 Ground 10 N/A

LAN Ports

There are two 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. These ports

accept RJ45 type cables. See the table below for the pin denitions.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

LAN Port

Pin Denition

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-

1

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

X11SSV-Q

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

USB7/8

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

BT1

USB5/6

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

2

3

1. COM1/COM2

HDMI
DP

LAN2

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

USB3/4(3.0)

JPW2

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1.01

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

2. LAN1

3. LAN2

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19

10

11

1

2

9

10

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 has two USB 2.0 headers (USB7/8 and USB11/12) and one USB 3.0 header (USB5/6).
The USB9 header is USB Type A. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side
USB access with a cable (not included).

Front Panel USB (3.0/2.0)

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 VBUS 11 IntA_P2_D+

2 IntA_P1_SSRX- 12 IntA_P2_D-

3 IntA_P1_SSRX+ 13 GND

4 GND 14 IntA_P2_SSTX+

5 IntA_P1_SSTX- 15 IntA_P2_SSTX-

6 IntA_P1_SSTX+ 16 GND

7 GND 17 IntA_P2_SSRX+

8 IntA_P1_D- 18 IntA_P2_SSRX-

9 IntA_P1_D+ 19 VBus

10 ID

USB 3.0 Port Pin Layout

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

5

USB9

X11SSV-Q

JF1

JF1

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

m-PCIE(F/H)

3

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

J3

6

SRW5

SRW2

4

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

(3.0)

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

Front Panel USB 2.0

Header Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3

5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

USB 2.0 Port Pin Layout

2

1

1. USB1/2

HDMI
DP

LAN2

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

USB3/4(3.0)

1.01

CPU

FAN1

JVR1

2. USB3/4

3. USB5/6

4. USB7/8

5. USB9

6. USB11/12

JPW2

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

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2.6 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.

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

USB7/8

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

SINGLE-LINK

BT1

USB9

X11SSV-Q

m-PCIE(F/H)

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR
LED

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

1.01

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

FAN2

FAN3

JP1

1

Figure 2-3. JF1 Header Pins

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 Activity LED

LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

Ground

Ground

1516

3.3V Stby

3.3V

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V

X

2

X

Reset

PWR

Reset Button

Power Butt

1

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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 +3.3V 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 IDE, SATA activities. Refer to the table below

for pin denitions.

HDD LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V 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. Attach NIC
LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table

below for pin denitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 +3.3V Stby

10/12 NIC Activity LED

Power LED

1

1516

3.3V Stby

1. PWR LED

2. HDD LED

2

HDD LED

3.3V

3. NIC1 Activity LED

3

NIC1 Activity LED

4

OH/Fan Fail LED

LED

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V

4. NIC2 Activity LED

X

Ground

Ground

2

X

Reset

PWR

1

Reset Button

Power Butt

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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 pins1 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

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

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 Activity LED

3

OH/Fan Fail LED

LED

X

Ground

1516

3.3V Stby

3.3V

3.3V Stby

3.3V Stby

3.3V

X

Reset

Reset Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

7 Vcc

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

1. Reset Button

2. PWR Button

3. OH/Fan Fail LED

1

Ground

PWR

2

1

Power Butt

2

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2.7 Connectors

Power Connections

Main ATX Power Supply Connector

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

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

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 NC 2 +3.3V

15 Ground 3 Ground

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 Ground 5 Ground

18 Ground 6 +5V

19 Ground 7 Ground

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 Ground 12 +3.3V

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

Required Connection
NC = No Connection

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

LAN2
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BAR CODE

JPW1

BIOS
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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

1. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1

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8-pin 12V DC Power Connector

JPW2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for CPU or alternative single power source for a special

enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Note: If only 4-Pin connector available for the CPU power input or 12V only DC power
source, please make sure to align the connector from Pin 1.

+12V 8-pin Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 - 4 Ground

5 - 8 +12V

JPW2 Pin Layout

Required Connection

4-pin HDD Power Connector

JP1 is a 4-pin power connector that provides power to onboard HDD devices. Refer to the

table below for pin denitions.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

4-pin HDD Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 12V

2-3 Ground

4 5V

COM1/2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2

USB3/4(3.0)

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1 Pin Layout

1. 8-Pin Secondary Power

2. 4-pin HDD Power

2

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1

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Headers

Fan Headers

There are four 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers
are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend you use 4-pin
fans to take advantage of the fan speed control via Pulse Width Modulation through the

thermal management. This allows the fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the

motherboard temperature.

Fan Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 +12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM Control

External Speaker

On the JD1 header, if you wish to use an external speaker, connect its cable to pins 1-4.

Speaker Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 1-4 External Speaker

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

COM1/2

J3

USB11/12

SRW5

JI2C1

SRW2

JI2C2

JWD1

JPAC1

JL1

JD1

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSD1

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

JSMB1

JPME2

JPUSB1

5

JGPIO1

4

LED1

SRW6

M.2

I-SATA0

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

1

JP1

FAN2

2

1

FAN3

3

1. FAN1

2. FAN2

3. FAN3

4. FAN4

5. External Speaker

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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. Refer to the table below

for pin denitions.

DOM Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

1

I-SATA0

JSD2

2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

DOM Power Pin Layout

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

1. JSD1

2. JSD2

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

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7

8

10

1

2

SGPIO Header

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

SGPIO Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 NC 2 NC

3 Ground 4 DATA Out

5 Load 6 Ground

I-SGPIO1 Header Pin Layout

7 Clock 8 NC

NC = No Connection

General Purpose I/O Header

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

be congured to be an input pin or output pin in 2.54mm pitch. The GPIO is controlled via

the PCA9554 8-bit GPIO expansion from PCH SMBus. The base address is 0xF040(D31:F4).

Expander slave address is 0x70. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

2

JGPIO Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V Power 2 Ground

3 GPIO0 4 GPIO1

5 GPIO2 6 GPIO3

7 GPIO5 8 GPIO5

9 GPIO6 10 GPIO7

HD
AUDIO

COM1/2

JL1

JD1

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

(3.0)

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

LED

LED

21

1

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

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m-PCIE(F/H)

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PWR

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

JF1

JF1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

1.01

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

JGPIO1 Header Pin Layout

1. I-SGPIO1

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

2. JGPIO1

9

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TPM Header

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security
device that enhances system performance as well as data security by offering encryption
and authentication to installed hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the
TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Refer to the table below

for pin denitions.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JL1

JD1

JGPIO1

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 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

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J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

1

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JTPM1 Pin Layout

1. TPM Header

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

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Audio Front Panel Header

The 10-pin audio header on the motherboard allows you to use the onboard sound chip
ALC888S for audio function. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature.

Refer to the table below for pin denitions for the header (pitch 2.54mm).

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

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

1

JL1

JD1

1

10-pin Pitch 2.54mm Audio Header Pin Layout

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2

USB3/4(3.0)

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

JPW2

HDMI

DP

FAN1

JVR1

1. Audio Header

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

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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 X

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

COM1/2

J3

USB11/12

SRW5

JI2C1

SRW2

JI2C2

JWD1

JPAC1

JL1

JD1

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSD1

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

JSMB1

2

JPME2

JPUSB1

1

JGPIO1

LED1

SRW6

M.2

I-SATA0

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

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LAN1

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1. Chassis Intrusion

2. SMBus Header

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SATA Ports

The X11SSV-Q has ve SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel Q170 chipset. I-SATA0

will be mux with any SATA device installed on the mini-PCIE port. I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 also
supports SuperDOM, Supermicro's proprietary SATA DOM with built-in power connections
via pin 8.

I-SATA0/1 Ports

Pin Denitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

8 P5V

9 Ground

I-SATA2/3/4 Ports

Pin Denitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

M.2 Slot

The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices. The X11SSV-Q motherboard deploys
an M key (2242/80) only dedicated for SSD devices with the ulitmate performance capability
in a PCI Express 3.0x 2 interface for native PCIe and SATA support.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

1

2

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

6

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

5

USB5/6

4

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

3

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1. I-SATA0

2. I-SATA1

3. I-SATA2

4. I-SATA3

5. I-SATA4

6. M.2 Slot

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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. The mSATA feature
leverages the speed and reliability of the SATA interface to provide a high performance, cost­effective embedded storage solution.

When using a SATA device, it is mux with I-SATA0.

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

21

JF1

JF1

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

JPW1

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

1. Mini-PCIe

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

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2.8 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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PCI-E Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2)

Use jumpers JI2C1/JI2C2 to enable PCI-E SMB (System Management Bus) support to

improve system management for the onboard PCI-E slot. The default setting is Disabled.

I2C Bus for PCIE
Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)

Manufacturing Mode Select

Close JPME2 to bypass SPI ash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing
Mode, which will allow you to ash the system rmware from a host server to modify system
settings. See the table below for jumper settings.

Manufacturing Mode

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal (Default)

Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

COM1/2

J3

USB11/12

SRW5

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JL1

JD1

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

1

JSMB1

2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

(3.0)

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

X11SSV-Q

m-PCIE(F/H)

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

21

JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

USB3/4(3.0)

1.01

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BIOS
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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1. SMBus to PCIE Slots

2. Manufacturing Mode

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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

Audio Enable (JPAC1)

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. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

COM1/2

J3

USB11/12

SRW5

JI2C1

SRW2

JI2C2

JSMB1

1

JPAC1

2

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JWD1

JL1

JD1

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSD1

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

SRW6

M.2

I-SATA0

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

(3.0)

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

X11SSV-Q

m-PCIE(F/H)

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

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JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

USB3/4(3.0)

1.01

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

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 below 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)

HD
AUDIO

DVI-I

COM1/2

J3

USB11/12

SRW5

JI2C1

SRW2

JI2C2

JSMB1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

1

JGPIO1

JWD1

JL1

JD1

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JSD1

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

SRW6

M.2

I-SATA0

I-SGPIO1

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

BT1

USB5/6

(3.0)

PWR

NICHDD

LED

LED

SINGLE-LINK

USB9

X11SSV-Q

m-PCIE(F/H)

REV:
DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

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JF1

JPW1

JF1

LAN2

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

USB3/4(3.0)

1.01

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

1. USB Wake-Up

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2.9 LED Indicators

LAN1/2 LEDs

The Ethernet ports (located beside the DVI port) have two LEDs. On each port, one LED

indicates activity when ashing while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate

the speed of the connection.

(Connection Speed Indicator)

LAN1/2 LEDs

LED Color Denition

Off 10 Mb/s

Green 100 Mb/s

Amber 1 Gb/s

Onboard Power LED

LED1 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the
motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system
and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.

Onboard Power LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

System Off (power cable not

connected)

2

LAN2
USB3/4(3.0)

X11SSV-Q

REV:

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

LAN1
USB1/2(3.0)

JPW2

HDMI
DP

FAN1

JVR1

1. Onboard Power LED

2. LAN1/2 LEDs

JP1

FAN2

1

FAN3

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSMB1

JWD1

JPAC1

JPME2

JPUSB1

JGPIO1

JL1

JD1

HD
AUDIO

J3

SRW5

SRW2

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SRW6

M.2

JSD1

I-SATA0

JSD2

FAN4

A

C

LED1

I-SGPIO1

1

I-SATA1

COM1/2

USB11/12

SRW1

JBT1

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

JTPM1

USB7/8

Off

Green System On

Blink S3

DVI-I

SINGLE-LINK

BT1

USB9

m-PCIE(F/H)

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

USB5/6

(3.0)

UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED

PWR

PWR

NICHDD

NIC

RSTX

OH/FF

ON

LED

LED

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JF1

JPW1

JF1

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

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

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

System Boot Failure

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

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

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

is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.

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

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

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

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

Memory Errors

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

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

3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots and 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-Q motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 Non-ECC Unbuffered

SO-DIMM 2133 MHz. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

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

any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located on our website at http://www.

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

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

le to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer
than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip le and the .exe le. If
you choose the zip BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto a bootable USB device. Run
the batch le using the format FLASH.BAT lename.rom from your bootable USB device to
ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.

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

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

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

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

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

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3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

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

2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

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

4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

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

in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local

hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue below:

2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.

3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to
ensure that the battery is securely locked.

Important: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.

OR

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3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any
warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA
number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed
prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that
must be mailed when service is complete.

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

support/rma/).

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

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

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Chapter 4

BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSV-Q 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.

" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter> key will

A "
open the list of settings within that submenu.

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

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.

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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

DeepSx Power Policies

Use this item to congure the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) settings for

the system. Enable S3 to use Standby Mode (Suspend-to-RAM) and maintain power supply
to the system RAM when the system is in the sleep mode. Enable S4 to use Hibernation
mode (Suspend to Disk) so that all data stored in of the main memory can be saved in a non­volatile memory area such as in a hard drive and then power down the system. Enable S5 to
power off the whole system except the power supply unit (PSU) and keep the power button
"alive" so that the user can "wake-up" the system by using an USB keyboard or mouse. The
options are Disabled and Enabled

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on

jumper settings when it is expired for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

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Power Button Function

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

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay-Off for the system
power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned
on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power state
before a power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.

CPU Conguration

The following CPU information will display:

• CPU Signature

• Microcode Patch

• Max CPU Speed

• Min CPU Speed

• CPU Speed

• Processor Cores

• Hyper Threading Technology

• Intel VT-x Technology

• Intel SMX Technology

• 64-bit

• EIST Technology

• CPU C3 State

• CPU C6 State

• CPU C7 State

• L1 Data Cache

• L1 Code Cache

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• L2 Cache

• L3 Cache

• L4 Cache

Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

Active Processor Cores

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

Intel® Virtualization Technology

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

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

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

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.

HardWare P-States (HWP)

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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
reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature
offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with
greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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.

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.

by

Graphics Conguration

The following graphics information will display:

• IGFX VBIOS Version

Graphics Turbo IMON Current

Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Press "+" or "-" on your
keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 31.

Primary Display

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

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Primary PEG

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary
graphics card. The options are Auto and CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16.

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, 96M, 128M, 160M, 192M, 224M, 256M,
288M, 320M, 352M, 384M, 416M, 448M, 480M, 512M, 1024M, 1536M, 2048M, 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.

DMI/OPI Conguration

The following DMI information will display:

• DMI

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DMI VC1 Control

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

Disabled.

DMI VCm Control

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

DMI Link ASPM Control

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

DMI Extended Sync Control

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

DMI De-Emphasis Control

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

-3.5dB.

PEG Port Conguration

SLOT1 Max Link Speed

This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on SLOT1. The
options are Auto, Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3.

SLOT1 Max Link Width

Use this feature to set the PCI-E slot to operate as a single X16 slot or to bifurcate into two
X8 slots. A proper riser card must be used to take advantage of bifurcation. The options
are Force X16 and Force X8.

SLOT1 Max Payload Size

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

SLOT1 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.

SLOT1 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.

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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

• DIMMB1

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

Maximum Memory Frequency

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

Max TOLUD

This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which species the "Top of Low Usable

DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and
TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25
GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.

Energy Performance Gain

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

Memory Scrambler

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

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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.

GT - Power Management Control

The following GT - Power Management Control information will display:

• GT Info

RC6 (Render Standby)

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

PCH-IO Conguration

The following PCH-IO information will display:

• Intel PCH RC Version

• Intel PCH SKU Name

• Intel PCH Rev ID

PCI Express Conguration

DMI Link ASPM Control

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

Peer Memory Write Enable

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

Port 61h bit-4 Emulation

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

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SATA Conguration

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

SATA Controller(s)

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

SATA Mode Selection

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

SATA Frozen

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

*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 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 Spin Up Device

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

Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type

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

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

PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration

The following information will display:

• PCI Bus Driver Version

• PCI Devices Common Settings:

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

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

CPU SLOT1 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.

Onboard mSATA Slot Settings

Use this feature to auto detect the device installed in the mSATA slot. The options are mSATA
Only and Auto Detect.

Onboard LAN1 Controller

Use this feature to enable the Intel I219LM onboard LAN1 Controller. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Onboard LAN2 Controller

Use this feature to enable the Intel I210AT onboard LAN2 Controller. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network device

specied by the user. The options are Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1 used for system boot. The
default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is PXE.

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port2 used for system boot. The
default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled.

Onboard Video Option ROM

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

Legacy, and EFI.

Network Stack

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

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

IPv4 PXE Support

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

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IPv6 PXE Support

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

PXE boot wait time

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

Media detect count

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

Super IO Conguration

The following Super IO information will display:

• Super IO Chip NCT6776

Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Conguration

Serial Port 1

Serial Port 1 Conguration

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

Serial Port 1

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

Logical Device Settings

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

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

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

base I/O and IRQ address.

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

Serial Port 2

Serial Port 2 Conguration

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

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Serial Port 2

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

Logical Device Settings

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

Serial Port 2 Change Settings

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

base I/O and IRQ address.

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

PCH-FW Conguration

The following rmware information will display:

• ME FW Version

• ME Firmware Mode

• ME Firmware Type

• ME Firmware SKU

ME FW Image Re-Flash

Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine rmware. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

AMT Conguration

Intel AMT

Select Enabled to use Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) to enhance system
performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

BIOS Hotkey Pressed

Select Enabled to use the BIOS Hotkey feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Watch Dog

Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or
BIOS hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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OS Timer / BIOS Timer

These options appear if Watch Dog Timer (above) is enabled. This is a timed delay in
seconds, before a system power down or reset after a BIOS or operating system failure is
detected. Directly enter the value in seconds.

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1

COM1 Console Redirection

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

The options are 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
ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

COM1 Bits Per second

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

COM1 Data Bits

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

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COM1 Parity

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

COM1 Stop Bits

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

COM1 Recorder Mode

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

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

Enabled.

COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

COM1 Putty KeyPad

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

COM1 Redirection After BIOS Post

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

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COM2 Console Redirection Settings

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

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

conguration:

COM2 Console Redirection Settings

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

COM2 Terminal Type

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

COM2 Bits Per second

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

COM2 Data Bits

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

COM2 Parity

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

COM2 Stop Bits

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

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COM2 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.

COM2 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM2 Recorder Mode

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

COM2 Resolution 100x31

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

Enabled.

COM2 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

COM2 Putty KeyPad

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

COM2 Redirection After BIOS Post

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

AMT SOL

The submenu allows the user to congure Active Management Technology settings to support

Serial Over LAN management.

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

The submenu allows the user to congure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-

Band Serial Port management.

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EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

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

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

conguration:

EMS Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Management Port

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

Bits Per Second

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

Flow Control

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

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

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

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ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State

This feature selects the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the suspend
button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM).

High Precision Event Timer

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

WHEA Support

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

Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

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

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.

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.

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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.

HW Monitor

The following PC health status information will be displayed:

• CPU temperature

• PCH temperature

• System temperature

• Peripheral temperature

Fan Speed Control Mode

Use this feature to select the fan speed control mode. The options are Standard and Full
Speed.

• CPU FAN Speed

• FAN2 Speed

• FAN3 Speed

• FAN4 Speed

• Vcpu

• 12V

• VDIMM

• 5VCC

• PCH 1.0V

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• AVCC

• 3.3VCC

• VSB

• VBAT

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 Security

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

Password Check

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

Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

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

Secure Boot Menu

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

• System Mode

• Secure Boot

• Vendor Keys

Secure Boot

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

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Secure Boot Mode

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

CSM Support

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

Key Management

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

Provision Factory Default Keys

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

Enroll All Factory Default Keys

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

Save All Secure Boot Variables

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

Platform Key (PK)

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

Set New Key

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

Key Exchange Key (KEK)

Set New Key

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

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

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

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

Authorized Signatures

Set New Key

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

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

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Append Key

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

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

Forbiden Signatures

Set New Key

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

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

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

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

Authorized TimeStamps

Set New Key

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

a le. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

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

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

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4-5 Boot

Use this feature to congure Boot Settings:

Boot Mode Select

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

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

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

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

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #1

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #2

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #3

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #4

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #5

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #6

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #7

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• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #8

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #9

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #10

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #11

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #12

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #13

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #14

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #15

Delete Boot Option

Chapter 4: BIOS

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 Network 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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4-6 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

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

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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Appendix C

Standardized Warning Statements

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

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

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

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

policies/safety_information.cfm.

Battery Handling

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

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

電池の取り扱い

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

警告

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

警告

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

Warnung

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

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Attention

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

¡Advertencia!

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

!הרהזא

תנכס תמייקץוציפ .הניקת אל ךרדב הפלחוהו הדימב הללוסה לש ףילחהל שי

גוסב הללוסה תא מ םאותה תרבחלמומ ןרציתצ.

תוללוסה קוליס תושמושמה עצבל שי .ןרציה תוארוה יפל

경고!

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

Waarschuwing

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

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

batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.

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ו תויחנהל םאתהב תויהל בייח הז רצומ לש יפוס קוליס.הנידמה יקוח

Product Disposal

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

laws and regulations.

製品の廃棄

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

警告

本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。

警告

本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。

Warnung

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

¡Advertencia!

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

Attention

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

רצומה קוליס

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경고!

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

Waarschuwing

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

nationale wetten en reglementen.

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