Supero X11SAE, X11SAE-F, X11SAE-M User Manual

X11SAE

X11SAE-F

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0b

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used
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defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision 1.0b
Release Date: November 15, 2016

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Copyright © 2016 by Super Micro Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America

Preface

Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and
use of the X11SAE/X11SAE-F motherboard.

Manual Organization

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

the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel C236
Express chipset.

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

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

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

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix C contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.

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Checklist

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

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

Model

SINGLE PACK

X11SAE

X11SAE-F

X11SAE-M

BULK PACK

X11SAE

X11SAE-F

X11SAE-M

SATA Cables I/O Shield Quick

6 Yes Yes Not Included

6 Yes Yes Not Included

4 Yes Yes Not Included

2 Yes Not Included Not Included

2 Yes Not Included Not Included

2 Yes Not Included Not Included

Reference

Guide

Driver CD

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:

Attention! Critical information to prevent damage to the com­ponents or injury to yourself.

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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Standardized Warning Statements

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 compo-

nents in the Supermicro chassis.

Battery Handling

Warning!

There is a 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.

Attention

Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la

remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recom-

mandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux

instructions du fabricant.

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¡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 동일
하거나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사
의 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.

Product Disposal

Warning!

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all na­tional laws and regulations.

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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. Renseignez­vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.

רצומה קוליס

!הרהזא

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

 

경고!

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

Waarschuwing

De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in over-

eenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

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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)

Web Site: 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)

Web Site: 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]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Where to Find More Information

For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to

download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your

motherboard.

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

manuals/

Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@

supermicro.com.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Organization ..........................................................................iii

Checklist ..........................................................................................iv

Conventions Used in the Manual .........................................................iv

Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... v

Battery Handling ....................................................................... v

Product Disposal .......................................................................vi

Contacting Supermicro ..................................................................... viii

Where to Find More Information..........................................................ix

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview .............................................................................. 1-1

About this Motherboard .......................................................... 1-1

1-2 Chipset Overview .................................................................. 1-1

Intel C236 Express Chipset Features ........................................ 1-1

1-3 Motherboard Features ............................................................... 1-2

1-4 Special Features .................................................................... 1-4

Recovery from AC Power Loss ................................................. 1-4

1-5 PC Health Monitoring .............................................................. 1-4

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ............................... 1-4

Environmental Temperature Control ......................................... 1-4

System Resource Alert ........................................................... 1-5

1-6 ACPI Features ....................................................................... 1-5

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator .......................... 1-5

1-7 Power Supply ........................................................................ 1-6

1-8 Super I/O ............................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed ............................... 2-1

2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices .......................................................... 2-2

Precautions ........................................................................... 2-2

Unpacking ............................................................................. 2-2

2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation .......................................... 2-3

Installing the LGA1151 Processor ........................................... 2-3

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ............................... 2-6

Removing the Heatsink ........................................................... 2-8

2-4 Installing DDR4 Memory ......................................................... 2-9

DIMM Installation .................................................................. 2-9

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Removing Memory Modules ..................................................... 2-9

Memory Support .................................................................. 2-10

Memory Population Guidelines ............................................... 2-11

2-5 Motherboard Installation ....................................................... 2-12

Tools Needed ....................................................................... 2-12

Location of Mounting Holes ................................................... 2-12

Installing the Motherboard .................................................... 2-13

2-6 Connectors/IO Ports ............................................................. 2-14

Back I/O Panel .................................................................... 2-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................................................ 2-15

Ethernet Port / IPMI Port .................................................. 2-16

Back Panel High Denition Audio (HD Audio) ...................... 2-16

VGA Port ......................................................................... 2-17

DVI-D Port ...................................................................... 2-17

VESA® DisplayPort™ ........................................................ 2-17

HDMI Port ....................................................................... 2-17

Front Control Panel .............................................................. 2-18

Front Control Panel Pin Denitions ......................................... 2-19

Power LED ..................................................................... 2-19

HDD LED ........................................................................ 2-19

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) ................................................... 2-19

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail ..................................................... 2-19

Reset Button .................................................................. 2-20

Power Button .................................................................. 2-20

2-7 Connecting Cables ............................................................... 2-21

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2) ........ 2-21

Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) ............................................ 2-22

Chassis Intrusion (JL1) .................................................... 2-22

Internal Buzzer (SP1) ....................................................... 2-23

Speaker (JD1) ................................................................. 2-23

Onboard Power LED (JLED1) .............................................. 2-24

Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) ................................................ 2-24

DOM PWR Connector (JSD1).............................................. 2-25

TPM Header/Port 80 ......................................................... 2-25

Standby Power Header (JSTBY1) ........................................ 2-26

PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2) ....................................... 2-26

Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO FP) ................................ 2-27

Power Supply I2C (JPI2C1) ............................................... 2-27

I-SGPIO1/ I-SGPIO2 Headers ............................................ 2-28

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2-8 Jumper Settings .................................................................. 2-29

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................ 2-29

LAN Enable/Disable .......................................................... 2-29

Clear CMOS ..................................................................... 2-30

PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2) .................................... 2-30

BMC Enable (JPB1) ........................................................... 2-30

Audio Enable (JPAC1) ....................................................... 2-31

HD Audio Enable (JHD_AC1) .............................................. 2-31

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ................................................. 2-31

Onboard VGA Enable/Disable (JPG1) .................................. 2-32

Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) ............................................. 2-32

BIOS Restore (BIOS RESTORE) .......................................... 2-33

2-9 Onboard Indicators ................................................................ 2-34

LAN LEDs ........................................................................ 2-34

Onboard Power LED (LED1) .............................................. 2-34

Onboard Standby Power LED (LED3) .................................. 2-35

BMC/IPMI Heartbeat LED (LEDM1) ..................................... 2-35

UID LED (LED4) ............................................................... 2-35

2-10 SATA Connections ................................................................ 2-36

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA7) ................................ 2-36

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..................................................... 3-1

Before Power On.................................................................... 3-1

No Power .............................................................................. 3-1

No Video .............................................................................. 3-2

Memory Errors ..................................................................... 3-2

When the System is Losing the Setup Conguration .................. 3-2

3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................. 3-3

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................... 3-4

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation ............................................. 3-5

Battery Removal .................................................................... 3-5

Proper Battery Disposal .......................................................... 3-5

3-5 Returning Motherboard for Service ........................................... 3-6

Battery Installation ................................................................ 3-6

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 7

4.2 Main Setup .............................................................................. 8

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System Date/System Time .................................................... 8

Supermicro X11SAE/X11SAE-F ................................................ 8

BIOS Version ........................................................................ 8

Build Date ............................................................................ 9

Memory Information .............................................................. 9

Total Memory ........................................................................ 9

Memory Speed...................................................................... 9

4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations ................................................ 10

Boot Feature ........................................................................ 10

Quiet Boot ......................................................................... 10

AddOn ROM Display Mode .................................................... 10

Bootup NumLock State ........................................................ 11

Wait For 'F1' If Error ........................................................... 11

INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response ...................................... 11

Re-try Boot ........................................................................ 11

Power Conguration .............................................................. 11

Watch Dog Function ............................................................ 11

Power Button Function ......................................................... 11

Restore on AC Power Loss .................................................... 11

CPU Conguration ................................................................ 12

Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU).......... 12

Active Processor Cores ......................................................... 13

Intel® Virtualization Technology ........................................... 13

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) .... 13

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the

CPU) ................................................................................. 13

CPU AES ............................................................................ 13

Boot Performance Mode ....................................................... 13

HardWare P-States (HWP) .................................................... 13

Intel® SpeedStep™............................................................. 13

Turbo Mode ........................................................................ 14

Package Power Limit MSR Lock ............................................. 14

Power Limit 1 Override ........................................................ 14

Power Limit 2 Override ........................................................ 14

Power Limit 2 ..................................................................... 14

1-Core Ratio Limit Override ................................................. 14

2-Core Ratio Limit Override .................................................. 14

3-Core Ratio Limit Override .................................................. 14

4-Core Ratio Limit Override .................................................. 14

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CPU C-States ...................................................................... 15

Enhanced C-States .............................................................. 15

C-State Auto Demotion ........................................................ 15

C-State Un-Demotion .......................................................... 15

Package C-State Demotion ................................................... 15

Package C-State Un-Demotion .............................................. 15

C-State Pre-Wake ................................................................ 15

Package C-State Limit .......................................................... 15

Chipset Conguration ............................................................ 16

System Agent (SA) Conguration ........................................... 16

VT-d .................................................................................. 16

Gaussian Mixture Model ....................................................... 16

PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................ 21

Port 61h bit-4 Emulation ...................................................... 23

PCIe PLL SSC ..................................................................... 23

USB 3.1 Device ................................................................... 23

SATA Conguration ............................................................... 23

SATA Controller(s) ............................................................... 23

SATA Mode Selection ........................................................... 23

SATA Frozen ....................................................................... 23

*If the item above "SATA Mode Selection" is set to RAID, the

following items will display: .................................................. 23

PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration ................................................... 24

PCI Latency Timer ............................................................... 24

PCI PERR/SERR Support ...................................................... 24

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

decoding) ........................................................................... 24

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz OPROM .................................................... 24

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz OPROM .................................................... 24

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM .......................................... 25

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM ............................. 25

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM ........................................ 25

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM .......................................... 25

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type ............................................. 25

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM .................................................. 25

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM .................................................. 25

Onboard Video Option ROM .................................................. 25

Network Stack .................................................................... 25

IPv4 PXE Support ................................................................ 25

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IPv6 PXE Support ................................................................ 26

PXE boot wait time .............................................................. 26

Media detect count .............................................................. 26

Super IO Conguration ........................................................ 26

Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Conguration ........................ 26

Serial Port 1 ........................................................................ 26

Serial Port 1 Conguration ................................................... 26

Serial Port 1 ....................................................................... 26

Logical Device Settings ........................................................ 26

Serial Port 1 Change Settings ............................................... 26

Serial Port 2 .................................................................... 27

Serial Port 2 Conguration ................................................... 27

Serial Port 2 ....................................................................... 27

Logical Device Settings ........................................................ 27

Serial Port 2 Change Settings ............................................... 27

Serial Port 3 .................................................................... 27

Serial Port 3 Conguration ................................................... 27

Serial Port 3 ....................................................................... 27

Logical Device Settings ........................................................ 27

Serial Port 3 Change Settings ............................................... 27

PCH-FW Conguration ........................................................... 28

ME FW Image Re-Flash ........................................................ 28

AMT Conguration ................................................................ 28

Intel AMT ........................................................................... 28

BIOS Hotkey Pressed ........................................................... 28

Watch Dog ......................................................................... 28

Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................... 28

COM1 Console Redirection .................................................... 28

COM1 Console Redirection Settings ........................................ 29

COM1 Terminal Type ............................................................ 29

COM1 Bits Per second .......................................................... 29

COM1 Data Bits .................................................................. 29

COM1 Parity ....................................................................... 29

COM1 Stop Bits .................................................................. 29

COM1 Flow Control .............................................................. 30

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support ...................................... 30

COM1 Recorder Mode .......................................................... 30

COM1 Resolution 100x31 ..................................................... 30

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COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution ................................ 30

COM1 Putty KeyPad ............................................................. 30

COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST ....................................... 30

COM2 ................................................................................ 30

COM2 Console Redirection .................................................... 30

COM2 Console Redirection Settings ........................................ 31

COM2 Terminal Type ............................................................ 31

COM2 Bits Per second .......................................................... 31

COM2 Data Bits .................................................................. 31

COM2 Parity ....................................................................... 31

COM2 Stop Bits .................................................................. 31

COM2 Flow Control .............................................................. 32

COM2 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support ...................................... 32

COM2 Recorder Mode .......................................................... 32

COM2 Resolution 100x31 ..................................................... 32

COM2 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution ................................ 32

COM2 Putty KeyPad ............................................................. 32

COM2 Redirection After BIOS Post ......................................... 32

BMC SOL ........................................................................... 32

COM3 Console Redirection .................................................... 32

COM3 Console Redirection Settings ........................................ 33

COM3 Terminal Type ............................................................ 33

COM3 Bits Per second .......................................................... 33

COM3 Data Bits .................................................................. 33

COM3 Parity ....................................................................... 33

COM3 Stop Bits .................................................................. 33

COM3 Flow Control .............................................................. 34

COM3 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support ...................................... 34

COM3 Recorder Mode .......................................................... 34

COM3 Resolution 100x31 ..................................................... 34

COM3 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution ................................ 34

COM3 Putty KeyPad ............................................................. 34

COM3 Redirection After BIOS Post ......................................... 34

EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection ... 34

AMT SOL ............................................................................ 34

Console Redirection ............................................................. 34

EMS Console Redirection Settings ........................................... 35

Out-of-Band Management Port .............................................. 35

Terminal Type ..................................................................... 35

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Bits Per Second .................................................................. 35

Flow Control ....................................................................... 35

Data Bits............................................................................ 35

Parity ................................................................................ 35

Stop Bits ............................................................................ 35

ACPI Settings ...................................................................... 36

ACPI Sleep State ................................................................ 36

High Precision Event Timer ................................................... 36

WHEA Support .................................................................... 36



Trusted Computing Conguration ............................................ 36

Security Device Support ....................................................... 36

TPM State .......................................................................... 36

Pending TPM operation ........................................................ 36

Device Select ...................................................................... 36

TXT Support ....................................................................... 37

iSCSi Conguration .............................................................. 37

iSCSI Initiator Name ........................................................... 37

Add an Attempt ............................................................... 37

Delete Attempts ............................................................... 37

Change Attempt order ...................................................... 37

Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection ............................... 37

Blink LEDs .......................................................................... 38

UEFI Driver ........................................................................ 38

Adapter PBA ....................................................................... 38

Device Name ...................................................................... 38

Chip Type ........................................................................... 38

PCI Device ID ..................................................................... 38

PCI Address ....................................................................... 38

Link Status ......................................................................... 38

MAC Address ...................................................................... 38

Virtual MAC Address ............................................................ 38

Intel I219 Gigabit Network Connection .................................... 39

Blink LEDs .......................................................................... 39

UEFI Driver ........................................................................ 39

Adapter PBA ....................................................................... 39

Chip Type ........................................................................... 39

PCI Device ID ..................................................................... 39

PCI Address ....................................................................... 39

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Link Status ......................................................................... 39

MAC Address ...................................................................... 39

4-4 Event Logs ............................................................................. 40

Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings ....................................... 40

Enabling/Disabling Options ................................................... 40

SMBIOS Event Log .............................................................. 40

Erasing Settings .................................................................. 40

Erase Event Log .................................................................. 40

When Log is Full ................................................................. 40

SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings .................................. 41

Log System Boot Event ........................................................ 41

MECI ................................................................................. 41

METW ................................................................................ 41

View SMBIOS Event Log ........................................................ 41

4-5 IPMI ...................................................................................... 42

BMC Firmware Revision ........................................................ 42

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) .................... 42

System Event Log ................................................................ 42

Enabling/Disabling Options ................................................... 42

SEL Components ................................................................. 42

Erasing Settings .................................................................. 42

Erase SEL .......................................................................... 43

When SEL is Full ................................................................. 43

BMC Network Conguration ................................................... 43

BMC Network Conguration .................................................. 43

IPMI LAN Selection .............................................................. 43

IPMI Network Link Status ..................................................... 43

Update IPMI LAN Conguration ............................................. 43

Conguration Address Source ............................................... 43

Conguration Address Source ............................................... 43

4-6 Security ................................................................................. 44

Password Check .................................................................. 45

Administrator Password ...................................................... 45

Secure Boot Menu ................................................................ 45

Secure Boot ....................................................................... 45

Secure Boot Mode ............................................................... 45

CSM Support ...................................................................... 45

Key Management ............................................................. 45

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Provision Factory Default Keys .............................................. 45

Enroll All Factory Default Keys ........................................... 45

Save All Secure Boot Variables ............................................. 46

Platform Key (PK) ............................................................ 46

Set New Key ...................................................................... 46

Key Exchange Key ............................................................ 46

Set New Key ...................................................................... 46

Append Key ....................................................................... 46

Authorized Signatures ....................................................... 46

Set New Key ...................................................................... 46

Append Key ........................................................................ 46

Forbiden Signatures ......................................................... 46

Set New Key ...................................................................... 46

Append Key ........................................................................ 46

Authorized TimeStamps .................................................... 47

Set New Key ...................................................................... 47

Append Key ........................................................................ 47

4-7 Boot ...................................................................................... 48

Boot Mode Select ................................................................ 48

Fixed Boot Order Priorities ................................................... 48

Delete Boot Option ........................................................... 49

NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities ........................................... 49

UEFI Application Boot Priorities .......................................... 49

4-8 Save & Exit ............................................................................ 50

Discard Changes and Exit ................................................... 50

Save Changes and Reset ...................................................... 50

Save Changes ..................................................................... 50

Discard Changes ................................................................. 50

Default Options ................................................................... 51

Restore Optimized Defaults .................................................. 51

Save As User Defaults ......................................................... 51

Restore User Defaults .......................................................... 51

Boot Override ..................................................................... 51

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Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .......................................................... A-1

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers ................................................................... B-1

B-2 Conguring SuperDoctor® III ................................................. B-2

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ................................................ C-1

C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block) .... C-1

C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device .... C-2

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

About this Motherboard

The X11SAE/X11SAE-F motherboard supports either a single E3-1200

v5 series, a single 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 series, a single

Pentium or Celeron processor, in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With the In-

tel® C236 Express chipset built in, the X11SAE/X11SAE-F motherboard

offers exceptional performance and storage capability for workstation

platforms. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/

products/) for processor and memory support updates.

1-2 Chipset Overview

Intel C236 Express Chipset Features

• Direct Media Interface (up 10 Gb/s transfer, Full Duplex)

• Intel® Matrix Storage Technology and Intel Rapid Storage Technology

• Dual NAND Interface

• Intel I/O Virtualization (VT-d) Support

• Intel Trusted Execution Technology Support

• PCI Express 3.0 Interface (up to 8 GT/s)

• SATA Controller (up to 6Gb/sec)

• Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)

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1-3 Motherboard Features

CPU

Support for a single E3-1200 v5 series, a 6th Genera­tion Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 series, a Pentium or Celeron
processor, in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket.

Memory

Four (4) slots support up to 64GB of unbuffered, ECC/
non-ECC, 2133MHz DDR4 memory

Dual-channel memory

DIMM sizes

UDIMM 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

Chipset

Expansion Slots

Intel® C236 Express

Two (2) CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 slots (X16/NA or X8/X8)

Three (3) PCH PCI-E 3.0 X1 (open edge) slots on
the X11SAE and Two on the X11SAE-F.

Two (2) PCI 33MHz slots

One (1) M.2 slot (32Mb/s)

Network
Connections

Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controllers, with LAN2 shared
with IPMI on the X11SAE-F

Two (2) RJ-45 rear I/O panel connectors with Link
and Activity LEDs

I/O Devices SATA Connections

SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Eight (8) I-SATA 0~7, via Intel C236

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

USB Devices

Two (2) USB 2.0, Two (2) USB 3.0, Two (2) 10Gb/s
USB 3.1 'type A' ports on the rear I/O panel

Six (6) Front-Accessible USB 2.0 ports on three head­ers on the X11SAE, Four (4) Front-Accessible USB 2.0
ports on two headers on the X11SAE-F, and Four (4)
Front Accessible USB 3.0 ports on two headers, on
both models.

Other I/O Ports

One (1) DisplayPort 1.2, One (1) DVI-D Port, One (1)
HDMI 1.4 Port, One (1) VGA Port (X11SAE-F only),
IPMI Port (shared with LAN2 on the X11SAE-F only)

SATA DOM Power Connector

Two (2) Serial Port headers (COM1 & COM2)

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BIOS

Power
Configuration

Health
Monitoring

System
Management

CD Utilities

Other

Dimensions

Chapter 1: Introduction

Audio

One (1) High Denition Audio 7.1 channel connector

supported by Realtek ALC888S on the back panel

One (1) Front Panel Audio Header

Super I/O

Nuvoton NCT6776D

128 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS

Plug and Play (PnP0, DMI 2.8, PCI 2.3, ACPI

1.0/2.0/3.0, and USB Keyboard

ACPI/ASPM Power Management

Main Switch Override Mechanism

Internal/External Modem Ring-On

Power-on mode for AC power recovery

CPU Monitoring

Onboard monitors: +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Stby, +5V
Stdby, VBAT, Memory, PCH Temp, System Temp, Memory
Temp (ECC UDIMM only)

CPU 3+2 phase switching voltage regulator

CPU Thermal Trip support

Thermal Monitor support

Fan Control

Fan status monitoring with rmware 4-pin fan speed

control

Low noise fan speed control

PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface)

2.0 support

System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III

SuperDoctor III, NMI

Chassis Intrusion header and detection

BIOS ash upgrade utility

Drivers and software for Intel® C236 Express chipset
utilities

ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliant, Lead Free)

ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6") (304.8 mm x 243.84
mm)

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1-4 Special Features

Recovery from AC Power Loss

Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine 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 a power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS
Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.

1-5 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the board.
All have an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports PC
health monitoring. An onboard voltage monitor will scan these onboard
voltages continuously: +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Stby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, Memory,
PCH Temp, System Temp, Memory Temp (ECC UDIMM only). Once a voltage
becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to

the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to dene the

sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

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 via SIO (X11SAE) or BMC (X11SAE-F).

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.

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System Resource Alert

This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor III in the

Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor

is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also

congure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature,

CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predened thresholds.

1-6 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 PC system, including its hardware, operating system and

application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on

and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives

and printers.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management,

ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play,

and an operating system-independent interface for conguration control.

ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures, while providing

a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible

with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2008 Operating Systems.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will

start to blink to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user

presses any key, the CPU will "wake up", and the LED will automatically

stop blinking and remain on.

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1-7 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.

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 also required to ensure adequate power supply to the
system. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

Attention! To prevent damage to the power supply or mother­board, please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and a
8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to
the 24-pin (JPW1) and the 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the
motherboard.

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

that meets ATX power supply Specication 2.02 or above. It must also

be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site
at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power

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

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

1-8 Super I/O

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

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

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X11SAE-F Motherboard Image

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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X11SAE Motherboard Image

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

1-8

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

X11SAE/X11SAE-F Motherboard Layout

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JI2C1

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA0

JI2C2

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

SP1

JD1

JPB1

LEDM1

1

JPL2

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

LAN2

LAN1

USB0/1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

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

JPI2C1

JPW1

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HDMI/DP

CPU

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN4

FAN1

1

1

Important Notes to the User

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and

JF1 front panel connections.

• " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".

• Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

• When LED1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power

is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any
components.

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X11SAE/X11SAE-F Block Diagram

PCIe x8 SLOT #4

2 USB3.1 PORTS
TYPE A

* 4+2 Front/Rear

* 4+2 Front/Rear

PCIe3.0_x8

8.0GT/s

USB3.1_x4

10Gb/s

8 SATA-III PORTS

6 USB 2.0 PORTS

8 USB 3.0 PORTS

Realtek ALC888S-VD2

2 USB 2.0 PORTS* Front

For Non-F only

PCIe x16 SLOT #6

ASMedia Switch
ASM1480

ASMedia Host
ASM1142

PCIe x1 SLOT #3

PCIe x1 SLOT #7

M.2 MKEY SSD

PCIe x1 SLOT #5

PCIe3.0_x8

8.0GT/s

Display Port

HDMI

DVI-D

PCIe3.0_x8

PCIe3.0_x8

8.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x2

5GT/s

PCIe3.0_x1

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x1

8GT/s

SATA-III

6Gb/s

USB2.0
480Mb/s

USB3.0

5Gb/s

PCIe3.0_x4

8GT/s

AZALIA

USB2.0
480Mb/s

PCIe3.0_x1

8GT/s

8.0GT/s

Digital port B

Digital port C

Digital port D

INTEL LGA1151

C236 Express

SPI

FLASH
SPI 128Mb

Processor

(Socket-H4)

x4 DMI 3
8GT/s

Intel

PCH

USB2.0 PCIe2.0_x1

BMC

AST2400

VGA

IMVP8

DDR3

SVID

DDR4 (CHA)

2133/1866MHz

DDR4 (CHB)

2133/1866MHz

PCIe1.0_x1 GLAN1

2.5GT/s

PCIe1.0_x1 GLAN2

2.5GT/s

RMII/NCSI

PCIe2.0_x1
5GT/s

LPC

RMII/NCSI

I219LM

I210-AT

IDT 89HMPEB383
PCIE/PCI Bridge

TPM2.0 Header

NCT6776D

LPC I/O

DIMMA1
DIMMA2 (Blue)

DIMMB1
DIMMB2 (Blue)

RJ45

RJ45

5V PCI
33MHz

5V PCI
33MHz

HEALTH
INFO

PCI SLOT #1

PCI SLOT #2

COM1/2

1-10

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

JSD1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

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X11SAE/X11SAE-F Quick Reference

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

HD AUDIO

LAN2

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

USB0/1

XDP1

JPL1

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

PCI-E 3.0 X16

MH10

JTBT1

MH12

MH11

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

J23

BIOS
LICENSE

FAN3

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

SP1

B3

JD1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

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

JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)

JHD_AC1 High Denition Audion Enable Open (Enabled)

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

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled), X11SAE-F only

JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled), X11SAE-F only

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

JPME2 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

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Connector Description

AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header

B3 Onboard Battery

BIOS RESTORE BIOS Restore Button

COM1/COM2 Serial COM Headers

DVI/VGA Digital Visual Interface/VGA Ports

FAN1 - FAN5 System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)

HD AUDIO High-Denition Audio Connector

HDMI/DP High-Denition Multimedia Interface/DisplayPort Ports

J23 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 Slot

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

JF1 Front Panel Connector

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JLED1 3-Pin Power LED

JPI2C1 Power I2C System Management Bus (Power SMB) Header (X11SAE-F only)

JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector

JPW2 8-pin 12V DC Power Connector

JSD1 SATA DOM Power

JSTBY1 Standby Power Header

JTBT1 General Purpose I/O Header for a Thunderbolt add-on card

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector

LAN1/LAN2 Gb LAN (RJ45) Ports

I-SATA0 - I-SATA7 Intel® SATA Ports

SLOT1/SLOT2 PCI 33MHz Slots

SLOT3/SLOT5/SLOT7 PCH PCI-E 3.0 X1 Slots

SLOT4 CPU PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) Slot

SLOT6 CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 Slot

SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer

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

UID Unit Identication Switch

USB 0/1, 8/9, 14/15

USB 2/3, 4/5, 6/7

USB 10/11, 12/13

Back panel USB Ports (Ports 0/1: USB 2.0, Ports 8/9: USB 3.0, Ports 14/15: USB

3.1)

Front Access USB Headers (Headers 2/3, 4/5, 6/7: USB 2.0, Headers 10/11 and

12/13: USB 3.0)

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LED Description Status

LED1 Power LED Green: Power On

LED3 Standby Power LED Green: Standby Power On

LED4 UID LED Blue On: Unit Identied (X11SAE-F only)

LEDM1 BMC HeartBeat LED Green Blinking: BMC Normal (X11SAE-F only)

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Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed

Screws

Intel LGA 1151 Processor

PC Chassis

Power Supply

Phillips-Head Screwdriver

DDR4 DIMMs

Heatsink with Fan

Video Card (Optional)

SATA/USB Optical Drive (Optional)

SATA Hard Disk Drive

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2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To
avoid damaging your system board, 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 your computer chassis provides
excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mount­ing fasteners and the motherboard.

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the
onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

Unpacking

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

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2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Attention! 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 system board into the chassis before
you install the CPU heatsink.

When receiving a server board 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

Attention! You can only install the CPU inside the socket only 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.

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.

Attention! CPU overheating may

occur if the protective lm is not

removed from the heatsink.

Thermal Grease

Heatsink
Fins

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

Recommended Supermicro

heatsink:

SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink

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between the fan wires and

the ns of the heatsink.

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

Attention! 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.

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 to make
a 1/4 (900) turn, and pull the
fastener upward to loosen it.

Unplug the

PWR cord

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

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

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JTPM1

JSTBY1

2-4 Installing DDR4 Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory
modules.

Attention! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing
DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

DIMM Installation

JI2C2

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

SP1

JD1

PCH SLOT5

PCI-E 3.0 X1

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JPB1

HD AUDIO

1

JPL2

LAN2

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

JTBT1

FAN3

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB0/1

JPL1

LEDM1

1. Insert the desired number of
DIMMs into the memory slots,
starting with DIMMA2 (see the
next page for the location). For
the system to work properly,
please use the memory modules
of the same type and speed in
the same motherboard.

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

3. Align the key of the DIMM mod-

ule with the receptive point on the
memory slot.

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

JWD1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

1

1

I-SATA0

I-SGPIO2

USB6/7

1

JF1

1

JL1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

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

JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

1

JPW2

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

1

FAN5

1

FAN4

FAN1

FAN2

4. Align the notches on both ends of

the module against the receptive
points on the ends of the slot.

Notches

5. Use two thumbs together to press

the notches on both ends of the
module straight down into the slot
until the module snaps into place.

6. Press the release tabs to the lock

Release Tabs

positions to secure the DIMM mod­ule into the slot.

Press both notches

straight down into

the memory slot.

Removing Memory Modules

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

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Memory Support

Towards the CPU

DIMMA1 (Black Slot)

DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)

DIMMB1 (Black Slot)

DIMMB2 (Blue Slot)

Towards the edge of the motherboard

The X11SAE/X11SAE-F supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM)

ECC/non-ECC DDR4 memory, up to 2133 MHz in four memory slots.
Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the
same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will
improve memory performance.

Notes

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

Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of
memory that remains available for operational use will be re­duced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory
availability is disproportional. See the following table for details.

For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design
change in the Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Win-

dows Vista. This change is specic to the behavior of Physical

Address Extension (PAE) mode which improves driver compat­ibility. For more information, please read the following article at

Microsoft’s Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft.

com/kb/888137.

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Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

System Device Size Physical Memory

Firmware Hub ash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99

Local APIC 4 KB 3.99

Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99

I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99

PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76

PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51

PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB
boundary-

VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85

TSEG 1 MB 2.84

Memory available to OS and other applications 2.84

512 MB 3.01

Remaining (-Available)

(4 GB Total System

Memory)

Memory Population Guidelines

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

• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.

• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the
speed of the slowest DIMM.

Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Total System Memory

4GB 4GB 8GB

4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB

16GB 16GB 32GB

16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB

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2-5 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
motherboard and 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. Then use a screwdriver
to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.

Philips Screwdriver

(1)

Tools Needed

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

JD1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

JSD1

1

I-SGPIO2

I-SATA6

1

Philips Screws (9)

LED4

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

SP1

FAN3

UID

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HD AUDIO

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

LAN2

LAN1

USB0/1

USB8/9(3.0)

JPL1

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

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

JPI2C1

JPW1

Standoffs (9)

Only if Needed

HDMI/DP

CPU

DVI/VGA

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

JPW2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

Location of Mounting Holes

Attention! 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.)

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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2-6 Connectors/IO Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards.

See the gure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Back I/O Panel

LED4

UID

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

JSD1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

PCI-E 3.0 X1

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

SP1

JD1

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

HD AUDIO

LAN2

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB0/1

JPL1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

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

JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

1. USB 3.1 Port 14 7. LAN Port 1 13. SPDIF Out

2. USB 3.1 Port 15 8. USB 3.0 Port 8 14. Surround Out

3. VGA Port 9. USB 3.0 Port 9 15. Center/LFE Out

4. DVI Port 10. LAN Port 2 16. Mic In

5. DisplayPort 11. USB 2.0 Port 0 17. Line Out

6. HDMI Port 12. USB 2.0 Port 1 18. Line In

HD Audio

1

1

18

10

7

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

2-14

15

1

1

14

11

12

17

13

1

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JBR1

JTPM1

JL1

F

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (#0/1), two USB 3.0 ports (#8/9)
and Two USB 3.1 'type A' ports (#14/15) are located on the I/O back
panel. In addition, two USB 3.0 headers (#10/11, 12/13), and three

USB 2.0 headers (#2/3, 4/5, 6/7) are also located on the motherboard

to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). See the

tables below for pin denitions.

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

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 5 +5V

2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0

3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0

4 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

Front Panel USB (3.0) Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description

1 10 VBUS Power

2 11 D- USB 2.0 Differential Pair

3 12 D+

4 13 Ground Ground of PWR Return

5 14 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver

6 15 StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pair

7 16 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return

8 17 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Transmitter

9 18 StdA_SSTX+ Differential Pair

Back Panel USB (2.0)

Pin Denitions

A. Back panel USB 3.1 #14

B. Back panel USB 3.1 #15

C. Bac kpanel USB 3.0 #8

D. Back panel USB 3.0 #9

E. Back panel USB 2.0 #0

F. Back panel USB 2.0 #1

G. USB 2.0 Header #2/3

H. USB 2.0 Header #4/5

I. USB 2.0 Header #6/7

J. USB 3.0 Header #10/11

K. USB 3.0 Header #12/13

LED4

UID

1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

LED1

JLED1

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

SP1

J

JTBT1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

FAN3

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

K

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

E

A

B

C

D

G

H

I

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

JWD1

JSTBY1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

1

1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SGPIO2

USB6/7

1

JF1

1

LAN2
USB0/1

JPL1

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

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

USB8/9(3.0)

JPI2C1

JPW1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

CPU

DVI/VGA

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

USB14/15
(3.1)

1

FAN5

1

JPW2

FAN4

FAN1

FAN2

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F

Ethernet Port / IPMI Port

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN) are

located on the I/O back panel to provide
network connections. This port will ac-

cept RJ45 type cables. LAN2 is shared

with an IPMI port on the X11SAE-F.

Note: Please refer to the LED Indica-

tor Section for LAN LED information.

Back Panel High Denition Audio
(HD Audio)

This motherboard features a 7.1+2
Channel High Denition Audio (HDA) co­dec that provides 10 DAC channels. The
HD Audio connections simultaneously
supports multiple-streaming 7.1 sound
playback with 2 channels of independent
stereo output through the front panel
stereo out for front, rear, center and
subwoofer speakers. Use the Advanced
software included in the CD-ROM with
your motherboard to enable this func­tion.

LAN Ports

Pin Definition

Pin# Denition

1 P2V5SB 10 SGND

2 TD0+ 11 Act LED

3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB

4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED

5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

6 TD2+ 15 Ground

7 TD2- 16 Ground

8 TD3+ 17 Ground

9 TD3- 18 Ground

(NC: No Connection)

A. LAN1

B. LAN2

C. Center/LFE Out

D. Surround Out

E. SPDIF Out

F. Line In

G. Line Out

H. Mic In

(Green, +3V3SB)

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

C

B

A

G

H

D

E

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VGA Port

A legacy 15-pin VGA port port is located on the I/O back panel to provide
backward compatibility. Use this port to connect to a compatible VGA
monitor. Supported on the X11SAE-F only.

DVI-D Port

A DVI-D port is located on the I/O back panel. Use this port to connect
to a compatible DVI (Digital Visual Interface) display.

VESA® DisplayPort™

DisplayPort, develped by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at
a fast refresh rate. It can connect to virtually any display device using a
DisplayPort adapter for devices such as VGA, DVI or HDMI.

HDMI Port

One HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is located on the I/O
back panel. This connector is used to display both high denition video

and digital sound through an HDMI capable display, using a single HDMI
cable (not included).

A. VGA Port

B. DVI-D Port

C. VESA DisplayPort 1.2

D. HDMI 1.4 Port

A

B

C

D

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OH/Fan Fail

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. Refer to the following section for descriptions and

pin denitions.

LED4

UID

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

JSD1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

1

JPG1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

HD AUDIO

LAN2

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

USB0/1

XDP1

JPL1

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

PCI-E 3.0 X16

MH10

JTBT1

MH12

MH11

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

J23

BIOS
LICENSE

FAN3

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

SP1

B3

JD1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

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JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 LED

NIC2 LED

LED

Pin 16

X

Ground

Ground

2

2-18

Pin 15

Reset

PWR

1

Pin 1Pin 2

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

X

Reset Button

Power Button

JF1 Header Pins

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

Chapter 2: Installation

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on

pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table
on the right for pin denitions.

HDD LED

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

pin denitions.

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

The NIC (Network Interface Controller)
LED connection for LAN port 2 and LAN

port 1 are located on pins 9/10 and 11/12
of JF1 respectively. Attach an LED indi­cator to this header to display network
activity. Refer to the table on the right

for pin denitions.

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 on the right

for pin denitions.

A

B

C

D

OH/Fan Fail LED

E

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 LED

NIC2 LED

X

Ground

Ground

2

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

X

Reset

PWR

1

Reset Button

Power Button

Power LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 +3.3V Stby

16 Power LED

HDD LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V Stby

14 HD Active

LAN LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 +3.3V Stby

10/12 NIC2/NIC1 Active

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

7 +3.3V

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Denition

Off Normal

On Overheat

Flash-

Fan Fail

ing

A. PWR LED

B. HDD LED

C. NIC1 LED

D. NIC2 LED

E. OH/Fan Fail

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Supermicro X11SAE/X11SAE-F Motherboard User’s Manual

OH/Fan Fail

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a
hardware reset switch on the computer
case to reset the system. Refer to the

table on the right 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 on the right

for pin denitions.

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 LED

NIC2 LED

LED

X

Ground

Ground

Reset

PWR

2

1

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

X

Reset Button

Power Button

Power Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 Ground

A. Reset Button

B. PWR Button

A

B

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Chapter 2: Installation

JTPM1

JSTBY1

2-7 Connecting Cables

This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out denitions for on­board headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each
header or connector.

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2)

The 24-pin main power connector (JPW1)
is used to provide power to the moth­erboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR connector
(JPW2) is also required for the processor.
These power connectors meet the SSI

EPS 12V specication. See the table on
the right for pin denitions.

12V 8-pin Power Connec-

tor Pin Denitions

Pins Denition

1 through 4 Ground

5 through 8 +12V

(Required)

LED4

UID

1

1

1

JPAC1

JPME2

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

1

I-SGPIO2

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

JF1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA4

LED1

JLED1

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

SP1

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

HD AUDIO

LAN2
USB0/1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Denitions (JPW1)

Pin# Denition Pin # Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 COM 3 COM

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 COM 5 COM

18 COM 6 +5V

19 COM 7 COM

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 COM 12 +3.3V

A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

B. 8-Pin PWR

DVI/VGA

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

1

FAN5

1

JPW2

FAN4

B

FAN1

FAN2

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

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JPW1

A

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Supermicro X11SAE/X11SAE-F Motherboard User’s Manual

JL1

F

Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5)

The X11SAE/X11SAE-F has ve fan head­ers (Fan 1~Fan 5). These fans are 4-pin
fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan
headers are backward compatible with
the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend
the use 4-pin fans to take advantage of
the fan speed control. This allows the
fan speeds to be automatically adjusted
based on the motherboard temperature.
Refer to the table on the right for pin

denitions.

Chassis Intrusion (JL1)

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

Fan Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V

(Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Denitions (JL1)

Pin# Denition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

A. Fan 1 (CPU Fan)

B. Fan 2

C. Fan 3

D. Fan 4

E. Fan 5

F. Chassis Intrusion

LED4

UID

1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

USB6/7

JWD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

I-SGPIO1

1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

1

JPG1

JPB1

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

SP1

JD1

1

JPL2

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

LAN2

LAN1

USB0/1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

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DESIGNED IN USA

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JPI2C1

JPW1

HDMI/DP

CPU

C

DVI/VGA

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

1

FAN5

E

1

JPW2

FAN4

D

FAN1

A

FAN2

B

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Internal Buzzer (SP1)

The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used
to provide audible indications for various
beep codes. See the table on the right

for pin denitions.

Speaker (JD1)

On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used
for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with
a jumper to use the onboard speaker.
If you wish to use an external speaker,
close Pins 1~4 with a cable. See the table

on the right for pin denitions.

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

A

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

J23

BIOS
LICENSE

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

JL1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

1

JSD1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

SP1

JD1

B

Internal Buzzer

Pin Denition

Pin# Denitions

Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In

Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm

Speaker Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker

Pins1~4 External Speaker

A. Internal Buzzer

B. Speaker Header

LAN2
USB0/1

JPL1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

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JPI2C1

JPW1

Speaker

DVI/VGA

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

JPW2

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN4

FAN1

1

1

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Supermicro X11SAE/X11SAE-F Motherboard User’s Manual

Onboard Power LED (JLED1)

An onboard Power LED header is located
at JLED1. This Power LED header is con­nected to Front Control Panel located
at JF1 to indicate the status of system
power. See the table on the right for pin

denitions.

Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)

There are two serial (COM) port head­ers on the motherboard. Both ports are
located next to expansion Slot #1 (PCI
33MHz). See the table on the right for

pin denitions.

A. PWR LED

B. COM1

C. COM2

LED4

UID

1

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

COM1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

B

COM2

C

JPME2

JWD1

JSTBY1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

1

JSD1

JTPM1

I-SATA5

1

1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

USB6/7

JL1

I-SGPIO1

I-SATA2

1

1

I-SGPIO2

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

SP1

JD1

A

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HD AUDIO

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

Onboard PWR LED

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 VCC

2 No Connection

3 Connection to PWR

LED in JF1

Serial/COM Ports

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

LAN2
USB0/1

USB8/9(3.0)

JPL1

X11SAE

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JPI2C1

JPW1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

CPU

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

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Chapter 2: Installation

DOM PWR Connector (JSD1)

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power con­nector, located at JSD1, provides 5V
power to a solid state DOM storage
device connected to one of the SATA
ports. See the table on the right for pin

denitions.

TPM Header/Port 80

A Trusted Platform Module/Port
80 header is located at JTPM1
to provide TPM support and Port
80 connection. Use this header
to enhance system performance
and data security. See the table

on the right for pin denitions.

A.DOM PWR

B.TPM Header

LED4

UID

1

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

JWD1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

B

I-SATA6

A

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

USB6/7

1

1

JL1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

SP1

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

DOM PWR

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

TPM/Port 80 Header

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>

5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)

7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2

9 +3.3V 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 SMB_CLK4 14 SMB_DAT4

15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 CLKRUN# (X)

19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)

HD AUDIO

LAN2

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB0/1

JPL1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA

CPU

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

JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

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Supermicro X11SAE/X11SAE-F Motherboard User’s Manual

Standby Power Header (JSTBY1)

The Standby Power header is located at
JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the

table on the right for pin denitions.

PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2)

The PCI-E M.2 connector is for de­vices such as memory cards, wireless
adapters, etc. These devices must

conform to the PCIE M.2 specica­tions (fromerly known as NGFF). This
particular PCIe M.2 supports M-Key

(PCIe3.0 x4) storage card only.

LED4

UID

1

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

JWD1

A

JSTBY1

I-SATA6

1

JSD1

JTPM1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

USB6/7

1

1

JL1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

SP1

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

HD AUDIO

LAN2

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

USB0/1

JPL1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

B

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

Standby Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 N/A

A. STBY PWR

B. PCI-E M.2 Connector

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

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JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

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Chapter 2: Installation

Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO

FP)

A 10-pin Audio header is supported on
the motherboard. This header allows you
to connect the motherboard to a front
panel audio control panet, if needed.
Connect an audio cable to the audio
header to use this feature (not supplied).

See the table at right for pin denitions

for the header.

Power Supply I2C (JPI2C1)

The Power Supply I2C Connector, located
at JPI2C1, monitors the status of the
power supply. See the table on the right
for pin denitions. This feature is sup­ported on the X11SAE-F only.

A. AUDIO FP

B. JPI2C1

LED4

UID

1

A

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

SP1

JD1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

USB6/7

JL1

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

I-SGPIO1

1

I-SGPIO2

I-SATA6

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

USB10/11(3.0)

HD AUDIO

LAN2

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB0/1

JPL1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

USB12/13(3.0)

Pin# Signal

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

Pin# Denition

1 Clock

2 Data

3 PWR Fail

4 Ground

5 3.3V

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

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JPI2C1

B

JPW1

10-in Audio

Pin Denitions

PWR Supply I2C

Pin Denitions

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

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I-SGPIO1/ I-SGPIO2 Headers

Two I-SGPIO (Serial-Link General
Purpose Input/Output) headers are
located next to the I-SATA Ports
on the motherboard. These head­ers are used to communicate with
the enclosure management chip
in the system. See the table on

the right for pin denitions. Refer

to the board layout below for the
locations of the headers.

LED4

UID

1

1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

A

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

USB6/7

JL1

JWD1

1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

I-SGPIO1

JSD1

1

I-SGPIO2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

B

JF1

JI2C2

I-SATA4

LED1

JLED1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

SP1

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

USB10/11(3.0)

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB12/13(3.0)

Serial_Link-SGPIO

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin Denition

1 NC 2 NC

3 Ground 4 DATA Out

5 Load 6 Ground

7 Clock 8 NC

A. I-SGPIO1

B. I-SGPIO2

LAN2

LAN1

USB0/1

USB8/9(3.0)

JPL1

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JPI2C1

JPW1

HDMI/DP

CPU

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

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2-8 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

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.

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

Chapter 2: Installation

LAN Enable/Disable

Jumper JPL1/JPL2 will enable or disable
the LAN1 and LAN2 ports on the moth­erboard. See the table on the right for
jumper settings. The default setting is
enabled.

LED4

UID

1

1

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

JWD1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

USB6/7

JL1

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

I-SGPIO1

1

I-SGPIO2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

JF1

LED1

JLED1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

SP1

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

B

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HD AUDIO

LAN2
USB0/1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

A

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

Pin# Denition

1-2 Enabled (default)

2-3 Disabled

A. JPL1: LAN1 Enable

B. JPL2: LAN2 Enable

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

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JPW1

GLAN Enable

Jumper Settings

USB14/15

DVI/VGA

(3.1)

FAN5

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

FAN2

JBR1

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

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Clear CMOS

Clear CMOS (JBT1) is used to clear the saved system setup conguration

stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS usng JBT1,

short the two pads of JBT1 with metallic conductor such as a athead

screwdriver. This will erase all user settings and revert everything to
their factory-set defaults.

PCI Slot_SMB Enable

PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2)

Use Jumpers JI2C1/JI2C2 to enable PCI
SMB (System Management Bus) support

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)

to improve system management for the
PCI slots. See the table on the right for
jumper settings.

BMC Enable (JPB1)

JPB1 is used to enable or disable the
BMC (Baseboard Management Control)
chip and the onboard IPMI connection.
This jumper is used together with the
IPMI settings in the BIOS. See the table
on the right for jumper settings. Sup-

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

BMC Enable

Jumper Settings

A. JBT1

B. JI2C1/JI2C2

C. JPB1

ported on the X11SAE-F only.

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

JL1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

1

1

I-SGPIO2

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

B

A

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

JF1

LED1

JLED1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

SP1

JD1

LED4

UID

C

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

2-30

HD AUDIO

LAN2
USB0/1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

REV: 1.01
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JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

Chapter 2: Installation

Audio Enable (JPAC1)

JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable
the onboard audio support. The default
position is on pins 1-2 to enable onboard
audio connections. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.

HD Audio Enable (JHD_AC1)

JHD_AC1 allows you to enable or dis-

able the onboard High Denition audio

support. See the table on the right for
jumper settings.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni­tor that can reboot the system when a
software application hangs. Close Pins
1-2 to reset the system if an applica­tion hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate
a non-maskable interrupt signal for the
application that hangs. See the table on
the right for jumper settings.

Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Both Jumpers Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

HD Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Denition

Open Enabled (Default)

Short Disabled

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset (Default)

Pins 2-3 NMI

A. HD Audio Enable/Disable

B. Audio Enable/Disable

C. Watch Dog Enable

LED4

UID

1

AUDIO FP

A

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

1

JSD1

1

I-SGPIO2

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

SP1

JD1

B

COM1

COM2

JPME2

JWD1

JSTBY1

C

JTPM1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

1

1

JL1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

HD AUDIO

LAN2
USB0/1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

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JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN4

FAN1

1

1

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JL1

Onboard VGA Enable/Disable

(JPG1)

Close pins 1 and 2 of jumper JPG1 to en­able to the onboard graphics controller,
close pin #2 and pin #3 to disable. See
the table on the right for jumper set­tings. Supported on the X11SAE-F only.

Manufacturing Mode (JPME2)

Close pins 2 and 3 of Jumper JPME2

to bypass SPI ash security and force

the system to operate in Manufactur-

ing Mode, allowing the user to ash the
system rmware from a host server for
system setting modications. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

LED4

UID

A

1

AUDIO FP

1

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

B

JWD1

JSTBY1

1

JSD1

JTPM1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

USB6/7

1

1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JF1

SP1

JD1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

VGA Enable/Disable (JPG1)

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Manufacture Mode (JPME2)

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Normal (Default)

Pins 2-3 Manufacture Mode

A. VGA Enable

B. Manufacturing Mode

LAN2
USB0/1

JPL1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

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JPI2C1

JPW1

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN2

1

1

FAN4

FAN1

2-32

BIOS Restore (BIOS RESTORE)

When pressed, the BIOS Restore Button
will look for, and load a le named 'SU­PER.ROM' from an installed USB memory
device, in any of the USB ports. It will
then proceed to update the BIOS. Do

NOT turn off the system when the BIOS

is updating.

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

B3

DIMMB2

FAN3

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

JL1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

1

JSD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

1

1

I-SGPIO2

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C2

JI2C1

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JF1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

JLED1

SP1

JD1

LAN2
USB0/1

USB8/9(3.0)

JPL1

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JPI2C1

JPW1

Chapter 2: Installation

A. BIOS Restore

HDMI/DP

LAN1

CPU

A

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN4

FAN1

1

1

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JBR1

JL1

2-9 Onboard Indicators

LAN LEDs

The Ethernet ports 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. See the tables
on the right for more information.

LAN

Link LED

Activity LED

Onboard Power LED (LED1)

An Onboard Power LED is located at
LED1 on the motherboard. When LED1
is on, the AC power cable is connected.
Make sure to disconnect the power cable
before removing or installing any compo­nent. See the layout below for the LED
location.

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

B3

SP1

FAN3

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

HD AUDIO

LAN2
USB0/1

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

JPL1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

JPAC1

COM1

COM2

JPME2

1

USB2/3

USB4/5

USB6/7

JWD1

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

I-SGPIO1

1

JSD1

1

I-SGPIO2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

JI2C1

I-SATA6

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

1

I-SATA0

JF1

JI2C2

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA4

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

JD1

B

GLAN Activity Indicator

LED Settings

Color Status Denition

Yellow Flashing Active

GLAN Link Indicator

LED Settings

LED Color Denition

Off 10 Mbp/s

Green 100 Mb/s

Amber 1 Gb/s

Onboard PWR LED Indicator

LED Status

Status Denition

Off System Off

On System on

A. LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

B. PWR LED

A

DVI/VGA

JPW2

1

JVR1

LED3

BIOS RESTORE

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN4

FAN1

HDMI/DP

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

X11SAE

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JPW1

1

1

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Chapter 2: Installation

Onboard Standby Power LED

(LED3)

An onboard Standby Power LED is lo­cated at LED3. When LED3 is on, the AC
power cable is connected and the power
supply hard switch is on. Make sure
to disconnect the power cable before
removing or installing any component.

BMC/IPMI Heartbeat LED (LEDM1)

An IPMI Hea rt beat LE D is located at LEDM1.

When LEDM1 blinks, the IPMI functions

properly. Refer to the table on the right for

details. Also see the layout below for the
LED location. Supported on the X11SAE-

F o nly.

UID LED (LED4)

The Unit Identier Switch (UID) is con-

trolled by the BMC. This feature is sup-

ported on the X11SAE-F only.

C

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

PCH SLOT5

PCI-E 3.0 X1

B

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

B3

FAN3

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

HD AUDIO

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

XDP1

MH10

MH12

MH11

J23

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

USB10/11(3.0)

USB12/13(3.0)

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

JSD1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

SP1

JD1

Onboard Standby PWR LED (LED3)

Status Denition

Off Power Supply is Off (Hard

On Power Supply is On (Hard

BMC/IPMI Heartbeat LED (LEDM1)

Switch)

Switch).

LED Settings

Green: Blinking IPMI is ready for use

A. Standby Power LED

B. BMC Heartbeat LED

C. UID LED

LAN1

USB8/9(3.0)

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HDMI/DP

LAN2
USB0/1

JPL1

B

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JPI2C1

JPW1

LED Status

DVI/VGA

1

JVR1

LED3

A

BIOS RESTORE

JBR1

JPW2

FAN2

USB14/15
(3.1)

FAN5

FAN4

FAN1

1

1

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G

F

2-10 SATA Connections

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA7)

Eight Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0~7) are supported

on the board. These I-SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel C236

Express PCH chip (supports RAID 0,1,5,10). See the table below for pin

denitions.

1

JPAC1

JPME2

JSTBY1

JTPM1

1

1

JL1

AUDIO FP

JHD_AC1

COM1

COM2

JWD1

1

I-SATA5

1

USB2/3

I-SATA2

C

USB4/5

I-SGPIO1

USB6/7

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

I-SATA6

JSD1

1

1

I-SGPIO2

JF1

A

SATA 3.0 Connectors

Pin Denitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

JI2C2

JI2C1

PCI-E 3.0 X1PCH SLOT3

I-SATA7

JBT1

H

I-SATA3

I-SATA4

E

D

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

LED1

JLED1

B

SP1

JD1

LED4

UID

1

JPG1

JPB1

1

JPL2

LEDM1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH SLOT5

CPU SLOT6

PCI-E 3.0 X1

PCI-E 3.0 X16

JTBT1

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

BIOS
LICENSE

DIMMA1

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C. I-SATA 3.0 #2

D. I-SATA 3.0 #3

E. I-SATA 3.0 #4

F. I-SATA 3.0 #5

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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 hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED is not on. (Note: If it is on, the

onboard power is on. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing or

removing the components.)

2. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and

chassis.

3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for

the keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.

4. Install a CPU and heatsink (-be sure that it is fully seated) and then connect

the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper

settings as well.

No Power

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and

chassis.

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

3. Check if 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 make sure 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--in this case, you will need to re-

move all the add-on cards and cables rst.

2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A

for details on beep codes.)

3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on,

check the specications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a differ-

ent one.)

Memory Errors

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

the slots.

2. You should be using unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR4 (up to 2133 MHz)

memory recommended by the manufacturer. Also, it is recommended that you

use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the

system. Do not use memory modules of different sizes, different speeds and

different types on the same motherboard.

3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to

see if you can locate the faulty ones.

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

When the System is Losing the Setup Configuration

1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power sup-

ply may cause the system to lose 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 sup-

plies ~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.

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have
followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard
manufacturer, Supermicro does 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 go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked

Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website

(http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Sup-

port.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermi-

cro.com/support/bios/).

Note: Not all BIOS can be ashed. Some cannot be ashed; it

depends on the boot block code of the BIOS.

3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still

cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and

provide them with the following information:

• 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 on our website at (http://www.su-

permicro.com/support/contact.cfm).

4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number

ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be

reached by e-mail at [e-mail], by phone at: (408) 503-

8000, option 2, or by fax at [phone].

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3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The X11SAE/X11SAE-F supports up to 64GB of unbuffered

ECC/Non-ECC DDR4. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: We do NOT recommend that you 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/support/bios/.
Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how
to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model
and download the BIOS ROM le to your computer. Also, check the cur­rent BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before

downloading. You may choose the zip le or the .exe le. If you choose
the zipped BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto a bootable device
or a USB pen/thumb drive. To ash the BIOS, run the batch le named
"ami.bat" with the new BIOS ROM le from your bootable device or USB

pen/thumb drive. Use the following format:

F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-lename.xxx <Enter>

Note: Always use the le named “ami.bat” to update the
BIOS, and insert a space between "ami.bat" and the lename.
The BIOS-ROM-lename will bear the motherboard name (i.e.,

X11SAE) and build version as the extension. For example,
"X11SAE.115". When completed, your system will automatically
reboot.

If you choose the .exe le, please run the .exe le under Win­dows to create the BIOS ash oppy disk. Insert the oppy disk
into the system you wish to ash the BIOS. Then, boot the sys­tem to the oppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically ash

the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that this process
may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if
the screen is paused for a few minutes.

When the BIOS ashing screen is completed, the system will
reboot and will show “Press F1 or F2”. At this point, you will
need to load the BIOS defaults. Press <F1> to go to the BIOS
setup screen, and press <F9> to load the default settings. Next,
press <F10> to save and exit. The system will then reboot.

Attention! Do not shut down or reset the system while updating
the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!

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Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?

Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.

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 out-

wards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.

4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Battery
Lock

Attention! 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

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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.

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

Battery Holder

1

This side up

2

Press down until
you hear a click.

3-5 Returning Motherboard 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. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authoriza­tions online (http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/). When you re­turn the motherboard 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.

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

Chapter 4

BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SAE/
X11SAE-F motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily

upgraded using a ash program.

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

to BIOS that may not be reected in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

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

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays

all the options that can be congured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be
congured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend

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

A " " indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the

<Enter> key will open the list of settings within that submenu.

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

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4.2 Main Setup

When you rst enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main

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

System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System
Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the

keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between

elds. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The time
is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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

Supermicro X11SAE/X11SAE-F

BIOS Version

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

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Build Date

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

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

Memory Speed

This item displays the memory speed.

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4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

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 incor-

rect 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.

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Bootup NumLock State

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

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.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

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

Power Button Function

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

Restore on AC Power Loss

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

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CPU Configuration

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

• L2 Cache

• L3 Cache

• L4 Cache

Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance

CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Active Processor Cores

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

Intel® Virtualization Technology

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

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

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

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

CPU AES

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

Boot Performance Mode

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

HardWare P-States (HWP)

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

Intel® SpeedStep™

Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust
processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and
heat dissipation. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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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 Configuration

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

System Agent (SA) Configuration

The following System Agent information will display:

• System Agent Bridge Name

• SA PCIe Code Version

• VT-d

VT-d

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

Gaussian Mixture Model

This feature is to enable or disable the System Agent Gaussian Mixture

Model device. The opitons are Enabled and Disabled.

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, PEG, and PCIE.

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Primary PEG

This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graph­ics (PEG) slot. The options are Auto, CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16, and

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16).

Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Graphics)

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used
as the primary graphics card. The options are Auto, Onboard, PCH

Slot3 PCI-E 3.0 X1, and PCH Slot7 PCI-E 3.0 X1.

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 16M, 32M, 64M, 96M, 128M, 160M, 192M, 224M, 256M,
288M, 320M, 352M, 384M, 416M, 448M, 480M, 512M, 1024M, 1536M,
2048M, 4M, 8M, 12M, 20M, 24M, 28M, 32M/F7, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M,
52M, 56M, and 60M. .

DVMT Total IGFX Memory

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

IGFX (Graphics) Low Power Mode

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

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PM Support

Use this item to enable the IGFX Power Management function. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

PAVP Enable

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

DMI/OPI Conguration

The following DMI information will display:

• DMI

DMI VC1 Control

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

DMI VCm Control

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

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

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SLOT6 Max Link Speed

Use this item to congure the link speed of a PCI-E port specied by
the user. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

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SLOT6 Max Payload Size

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

SLOT6 Slot Power Limit Value

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

SLOT6 Slot Power Limit Scale

Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value.
The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x.

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

SLOT4 Max Link Speed

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

the user. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

SLOT4 Max Payload Size

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

SLOT4 Slot Power Limit Value

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

SLOT4 Slot Power Limit Scale

Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value.
The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x.

Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM

Enable this feature to program the PCIe ASPM after the OPROM. The
options are Disabled, and Enabled.

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Memory Conguration

The following memory information will display:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Total Memory

• VDD

• DIMMA1

• DIMMA2

• DIMMB1

• DIMMB2

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

Maximum Memory Frequency

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

Max TOLUD

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

of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics

devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices
are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75
GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.

Energy Performance Gain

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

Memory Scrambler

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

Fast Boot

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

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REFRESH_2X_MODE

Use this feature to select the refresh mode. The options are Disabled,

1-Enabled for WARM or HOT, and 2-Enabled HOT only.

Closed Loop Thermal Management

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

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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 Configuration

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.

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PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X1

Port 7 ASPM

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

set the ASPM level based on the system conguration. Select Disabled

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

Port 7 L1 Substates

Use this feature to congure the PCI Express L1 Substates. The op­tions are Disabled, L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2

Port 7 PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are

Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

Port 7 Detect Non-Compliant Device

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

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1

Port 8 ASPM

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

set the ASPM level based on the system conguration. Select Disabled

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

Port 8 L1 Substates

Use this feature to congure the PCI Express L1 Substates. The op­tions are Disabled, L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2

Port 8 PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are

Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

Port 8 Detect Non-Compliant Device

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

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Port 61h bit-4 Emulation

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

PCIe PLL SSC

Enable this feature to reduce EMI interference by down spreading clock

0.5%. Disable this feature to centralize the clock without spreading. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.

USB 3.1 Device

This setup item is used to Enable of Disable the onboard USB 3.1 device.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Configuration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the

presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip

and displays the following items:

SATA Controller(s)

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by

the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA Mode Selection

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

SATA Frozen

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

Enabled and Disabled.

*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 7

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

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• Model number of drive and capacity

• Software Preserve Support Information

Port 0 ~ Port 7 Spin Up Device

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

Port 0 ~ Port 7 SATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the SATA port specied by the user should
be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options

are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

The following information will display:

• PCI Bus Driver Version

• PCI Devices Common Settings:

PCI Latency Timer

Enter the value to be programmed into the PCI Latency Timer Register.
The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus
Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks,
224 PCI Bus Clocks, and 248 PCI Bus Clocks,.

PCI PERR/SERR Support

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

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

Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space

above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz 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.

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz 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.

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PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM

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

card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM

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

card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM

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

card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM

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

card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

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 L AN1 Option ROM is PXE.

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Por t2 used
for system boot. The default setting for L AN2 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 Enabled and Disabled.

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 Configuration

The following Super IO information will display:

• AMI SIO Driver Version

Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Conguration

Serial Port 1

Serial Port 1 Conguration

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

Serial Port 1

Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options
are 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 Use Automatic Settings, (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).

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Serial Port 2

Serial Port 2 Conguration

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

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 Use Automatic Settings, (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).

Serial Port 3

Serial Port 3 Conguration

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

Serial Port 3

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 3 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 Use Automatic Settings, (IO=248h; IRQ=7; DMA),

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(IO=240h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=248h; IRQ=3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=250h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12; DMA), and (IO=258h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA).

PCH-FW Configuration

The following Intel Server Platform Services information will display:

• ME Firmware Version Inforation

• ME Firmware Mode Information

• ME Firmware Type Information

• ME FW SKU Information

ME FW Image Re-Flash

Use this feature to enable or disable the ME Firmware image re-ash

capability. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

AMT Configuration

Intel AMT

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

BIOS Hotkey Pressed

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

and Disabled.

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.

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 Console Redirection

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Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port
specied by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become

available for user's conguration:

COM1 Console Redirection Settings

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

COM1 Terminal Type

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

COM1 Bits Per second

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

COM1 Data Bits

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

COM1 Parity

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

COM1 Stop Bits

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

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COM1 Flow Control

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

data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start
sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None

and Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM1 Recorder Mode

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

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

80x25.

COM1 Putty KeyPad

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

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.

COM2

COM2 Console Redirection

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

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become

available for user's conguration:

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

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