Altos T110 F4 - Server ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Tower Server
Brand	Acer
Model	Altos T110 F4
Processor	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 or Intel Core i3 (7th Gen)
Chipset	Intel C236
Memory	Up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC, 4 slots
Storage	Up to 4 x 3.5" SATA/SAS hot-swap bays
RAID Support	Onboard SATA RAID 0/1/10/5 (Intel RSTe); optional hardware RAID
Network	Dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 x PCI
Power Supply	300 W single (non-hot-plug)
Form Factor	Tower (5U)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	381 x 175 x 429 mm (15.0 x 6.9 x 16.9 in)
Weight	Approximately 12.5 kg (27.6 lb)
Operating Temperature	5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Non-Operating Temperature	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Cooling	1 x System fan (non-hot-plug)
Management	Acer Smart Setup, IPMI 2.0 (optional)
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi
Maintenance	Tool-less access to internal components; easy to replace HDDs, RAM, and fan
Cleaning	Use compressed air to remove dust from vents and fans; avoid liquids
Safety	Complies with FCC, CE, UL, etc.; operate in well-ventilated area
Spare Parts and Repairability	Spare parts available (PSU, fan, HDD caddy, etc.); user-serviceable with basic tools

Frequently Asked Questions - Altos T110 F4 ACER

How do I access the BIOS setup on the Acer Altos T110 F4?

Press F2 during POST (when the Acer logo appears) to enter BIOS setup. Alternatively, F12 for boot menu.

What type of memory is compatible?

The server uses DDR4 ECC UDIMM (registered memory not supported). Maximum capacity is 64 GB across 4 slots.

How to configure RAID on the Altos T110 F4?

Enter the onboard RAID utility by pressing Ctrl+I during POST (Intel RSTe). Create arrays in RAID 0, 1, 10, or 5.

Can I install a dedicated graphics card?

Yes, you can install a low-profile PCIe x16 card in the available slot. Ensure the power supply can handle additional load.

How to reset the BIOS password?

Open the chassis and locate the CMOS jumper (labeled CLR_CMOS). Move the jumper from pins 1-2 to 2-3 for a few seconds, then return to 1-2. Alternatively, remove the battery for 1 minute.

What is the maximum supported CPU?

The server supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 and 7th Gen Core i3 processors with LGA1151 socket. TDP up to 65W.

How to replace a failed hard drive?

If the drive is hot-swap capable, simply remove the failed drive from the front bay and insert a new one. Rebuild the RAID using the management utility.

Does the server support remote management?

Yes, with the optional Acer Smart Setup and IPMI 2.0 module (sold separately) for remote KVM and power control.

How to clean the server?

Power off and unplug. Use compressed air to remove dust from the intake, fans, and heatsinks. Do not use liquid cleaners.

Where can I find the latest drivers and firmware?

Visit the official Acer support website at www.acer.com/support and search for 'Altos T110 F4' to download drivers, BIOS updates, and manuals.

USER MANUAL Altos T110 F4 ACER

Workstation Altos T110 F4

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

Preface

About this Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Workstation. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Notes

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

- product manuals:

Warnings

Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury.

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

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview......8 1.2 Unpacking the System 8 1.3 System Specifications....9 1.4 Server Chassis Features....10

Control Panel....10 Front Features.... 11 Rear Features 12

1.5 Motherboard Layout....13

Quick Reference Table....14

Chapter 2 Workstation Setup

2.1 Overview....17 2.2 Preparing for Setup 17

Choosing a Setup Location 17

Server Precautions....17

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation

3.1 Removing Power 19 3.2 Accessing the System 19 3.3 Motherboard Components 20

Processor and Heatsink Installation 20 Memory Installation 25 Memory Support 25 DIMM Module Population Sequence 26 PCI Expansion Card Installation....27 Motherboard Battery 27

3.4 Chassis Components....28

Hard Drives 28 Optional Drive Bays....30 System Cooling 31

Replacing the System Fan....31

Power Supply 32

Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

4.1 Power Connections....33

4.2 Headers and Connectors....34

Control Panel 39

Data Cables 42

Power Cables 42

4.3 Ports 43

Rear I/O Ports....43

4.4 Jumpers....45

Explanation of Jumpers....45

4.5 LED Indicators 49

Chapter 5 Software

5.1 OS Installation....51

Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System....51

Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System....51

5.2 Driver Installation 52

5.3 SuperDoctor® 5....53

5.4 IPMI 54

Chapter 6 BIOS

6.1 Introduction 55

Starting the Setup Utility....55

6.2 Main Setup 56

6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations....58

6.4 Event Logs....83

6.5 IPMI 85

6.6 Security......88

6.7 Boot 91

6.8 Save & Exit....93

Appendix A BIOS Error Codes

Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

Appendix C System Specifications

Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview

This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the T110 F4.

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, several important parts that are included with the system are listed below.

Main Parts List
Description	Part Number	Quantity
Fans (4-cm, PWM)	FAN-0108L4	1
Internal 3.5" HDD Drive Trays	MCP-220-73101-0B	4

1.2 Unpacking the System

Inspect the box the Workstation T110 F4 was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, please file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

The system should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. It will also require a grounded AC power outlet nearby. Be sure to read the precautions and considerations noted in Appendix B.

1.3 System Specifications

The following table provides you with an overview of the main features and specifications of the T110 F4. Please refer to Appendix C for additional specifications.

System Specifications

Motherboard

X11SSL-F

Chassis

SC731-3008

CPU

Intel® E3-1200 v6 and 6th Gen CoreTM i3, Pentium and Celeron processors

Socket Type

LGA 1151 (H4)

Memory

Four 268-pin DIMM slots to support up to 64 GB of 72-bit, unbuffered ECC DDR4-2133/1866/1600/1333 SDRAM

Chipset

C232 chipset

Expansion Slots

One PCI Express 3.0 x4 in x8 slots (PCH slot 5)One PCI Express 3.0 x8 in x16 slot (CPU slot 6)One PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot (CPU slot 7)

Hard Drives

Up to four 3.5" internal drives

Power

Single 300W low-noise power supply with PFC

Form Factor

Mini tower

Dimensions

(WxHxD) 7.25 x 14.25 x 16.75 in. (184 x 362 x 425 mm)

1.4 System Chassis Features

Control Panel

The switches and LEDs located on the control panel are described below. See Chapter 4 for more details on the control panel.

Figure 1-1. Control Panel View

Control Panel Features
Item	Feature	Description
1	USB Port	Front access USB port
2	Information LED	See table below
3	HDD LED	Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing
4	NIC1 LED	Indicates network activity on the LAN port when flashing
5	Power Button	The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server. Turning all system power with this button removes the main power but maintains standby power. To perform many maintenance tasks, you must also unplug system before servicing

Information LED
Status	Description
Continuously on and red	An overall condition has occurred.(This may be caused by cable, tangestion.)
Blinking red (1Hz)	Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Solid blue	Local UID has been activated. Use this function to locate the server in a rackmount environment.
Blinking blue	Remote UID is on. Use this function to identify the server from a remote location.

Front Features

The T110 F4 is a mini-tower chassis. See the illustration below for the features included on the front of the chassis.

Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View

Front Chassis Features
Item	Feature	Description
1	Fixed Drive Area	Supports two fixed 5.25" drives (such as a DVD-ROM or Blu-ray drive)
2	Control Panel	Front control panel with LEDs and buttons (see preceding page)
3	Internal HDD Cage (behind level)	Supports four 3.5" hard drives in a rotatable cage

Rear Features

The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis.

Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View

Rear Chassis Features
Item	Feature	Description
1	Power Supply	300W 80Plus Bronze Level power supply (pV: PWS-305-PQ)
2	I/O Backpanel	Rear I/O ports (see Section 4.3)
3	PCI Slots	Supports four full height, full-length PCI expansions, cards

1.5 Motherboard Layout

Below is a layout with jumper, connector and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 5.

Figure 1-4. Motherboard Layout

Notes:

indicates the location of pin 1.

Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for test purposes only.

The COM2, PCI-E Slot 4, I-SATA6 and I-SATA 7 ports shown above are not included on the X11SSL-F.

Quick Reference Table

Jumper	Description	Default Setting
JPC1/JPC2	SMD to PCI Slots Enable/Disable	Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JSR1	BIOS Recovery	Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JGT1	Clear CMOS	Open (Normal)
JPBI	BMC Enable/Disable	Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPGI	VGA Enable/Disable	Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1/NPL2	LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable	Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2	Manufacturing Mode Select	Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1	Watch Dog	Pins 1-2 (Reset)
LED	Description	Status
LE1	Roar UID LED	Blue: On; Unit Identified
LEDRMC	BMC Haarmast LED	Green: Blinking; BMC Normal
LEDPWR	Onboard Power LED	Green: Solid On; Power On
Connector	Description
BT1	Onboard Battery
COM1	COM1 (Serial Port) Header
Fan1-Fan4, FanA	System/CPU Fan Headers
(JPM) LAN	Dedicated IPMI (RJ45) Port
I-SATA0-I-SATA5	Intel PCH SATA (Serial ATA) 3.0 Ports
I-SSPIO 1/2	Serial Link General Purpose I/O Headers
JO1	Speaker/Power LED Indicator
JF1	Front Panel Control Header
JIPMB1	4-pin External BMC 12C Header (for an IPMI Card)
JL1	Chassis Infusion Header
JPPC1	Power System Management Bus (Power, SMB)
JON1	Overheat LED Indicator
JPWR1	24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required Connection)
JPWR2	+12V 8-pin Power Connector
JSD1/JS02	SATA DOM (Device Or Module) Power Connectors
JSTDY1	Inject External PSV Standby Power
JTPM1	Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
JUID81	Unit Identifier Switch
LAN1/LAN2	Gigabit (RJ45) Ports
PCI-E (CPU) Slot 7	PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Slot
PCI-E (CPU) Slot 8	PCI Express 2.0 x8 in x16 Slot

Table continued on next page.

Connector	Description
PCI-E (PCI-1) Slot 5	PCI-Express 3.0 x4 in x6 Slot
SP1	Internal Speaker/Buzzer
USB 0/1	Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports
USB 2/3, USR 4/5	Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers
USB 6/7	Back Panel USB 3.0 Ports
USB 8/9	Front Accessible USB 3.0 Header
USB 10	USB 3.0 Type-A Header
VGA	VGA Port

Connector Description: VGA Part

Figure 1-5. C232 Chipset Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. Note the differences marked between the X11SSL-F (included in the T110 F4) and the X11SSM. See Appendix C for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

Chapter 2

Workstation Setup

2.1 Overview

This chapter provides advice on setting up your system. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory, etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components.

Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such damage to PCBs (printed circuit boards), it is important to use a grounded wrist strap, handle all PCBs by their edges, and keep them in anti-static bags when not in use.

2.2 Preparing for Setup

Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix B. - Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the workstation from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure. - Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. - When not servicing, always keep all covers/panels on the system closed to maintain proper cooling.

Chapter 3

Maintenance and Component Installation

This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given.

Installation or replacement of most components requires that power first be removed from the system. Please follow the procedures given in each section.

3.1 Removing Power

Use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system. This step is necessary when removing or installing non-hot-swap components or when replacing a non-redundant power supply.

1. Use the operating system to power down the system.
2. After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the AC power cord from the power strip or outlet.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply module.

3.2 Accessing the System

The left side cover of the SC731i-300B must be removed before replacing the system fan or installing and removing hard drives.

Removing the Top Cover

1. Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1.
2. Slide the release tab (A) towards the cover handle (B).
3. Grasp the cover handle with your fingers and slide it toward the rear of the chassis.
4. Remove the cover from the chassis. See Figure 3-1.

Warning: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the system without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow for proper airflow and to prevent overheating.

Figure 3-1. Accessing the System

3.3 Motherboard Components

Processor and Heatsink Installation

Follow the procedures in this section to install a processor (CPU) and heatsink to the motherboard.

Notes:

• The motherboard should be installed into the chassis first and the processor should be installed into the CPU socket before you install a CPU heatsink.
• If you bought a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink only.
• When receiving a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

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

Installing the Processor(s)

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1.

1. Remove the cover plate that protects the CPU#1 socket. Lift the lever on the socket until it points straight up. With the lever raised, lift open the processor retention plate.

Figure 3-2. Removing the Processor Cover Plate

1. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cover plate.

Figure 3-3. Placing the Processor into the Socket

1. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the edges of the processor. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutouts) with the socket keys.
2. Once aligned, carefully place the processor into the socket. Do not drop the processor on the socket, move or rub the processor against the socket or against any socket pins, which may damage the components.

Figure 3-4. Inspecting the Processor Installation

1. With the processor inserted into the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it is properly installed and flush with the socket.

Figure 3-5. Installing/Removing the Heatsink

1. Carefully press the processor load lever down until it locks into its retention tab.

Installing a Heatsink (Example)

1. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the heatsink retention mechanism.
2. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until they are just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.
3. Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws (be careful not to overtighten).

Figure 3-6. Installing the Heatsink

Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. A different heatsink may be used in the 5039D-I

Removing a Heat sink

We do not recommend removing the heatsink. If necessary, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.

1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the figure above.
2. Hold and gently pivot the heatsink back and forth to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when dislodging the heatsink.).
3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU.

Figure 3-7. Removing the Heatsink

Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. A different heatsink may be used in the 5039D-1

1. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease to the surface before you re-install the heatsink.

Note: Wait for the heatsink to cool down before removing it.

Memory Installation

Memory Support

The X11SSL-F supports up to 64GB of ECC DDR4-2133/1866/1600/1333 unbuffered (UDIMM) memory in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM slots with memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

Installing Memory

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1.

1. Starting with DIMMB2 (blue slot), push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
2. Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot and the notches on both ends of the module with the receptive points on the slot.
3. With your thumbs on both ends of the module, press it straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
4. Press the release tabs to the locked positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot. Repeat for other DIMM slots as needed. See next page for population sequence.
5. To remove a DIMM, unlock the release tabs then pull the DIMM from the memory slot.

Caution: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage to the DIMMs or slots.

Figure 3-8. Installing DIMMs

DIMM Module Population Sequence

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

• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size, and speed. - Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

- The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (1 or 3 modules installed). However, for best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs to activate memory interleaving.

Figure 3-9. Populating DIMMs

Memory Module Population
DIMM Slots per Channel	DIMM Type	POR Speeds	Ranks per DIMM	Layer Count	FW Base	Supported Voltage
2	Unbuffered DDR4 ECC	2133,1856, 1800, 1333	88, DR	6	SPS	1.2V

Memory Module Population
Max Memory Possible	4GB DRAM Technology	8GB DRAM Technology
Single Rank UDIMM	16GB(4x 4GB DIMMs)	32GB(4x 8GB DIMMs)
Dual Rank UDIMMs	325B(4x 8GB DIMMs)	645B(4x 16GB DIMMs)

PCI Expansion Card Installation

Three standard size PCI expansion (add-on) cards may be installed in the system. Installing PCI Expansion Cards

Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure it is supported by the card slot on the motherboard.

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1.

1. Remove the chassis cover to access the inside of the system.
2. Remove the PCI slot shield on the chassis by releasing the locking tab.
3. Insert the expansion (add-on) card into the appropriate PCI slot on the motherboard.
4. Secure the card with the locking tab.

Motherboard Battery

The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard. Replacing the Battery

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1.

1. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of the holder.
2. To insert a new battery, slide one edge under the lip of the holder with the positive (+) side facing up. Then push the other side down until the clamp snaps over it.

Note: 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 landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Figure 3-10. Installing the Onboard Battery

Warning: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down (which reverses its polarities). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).

3.4 Chassis Components

Hard Drives

Four fixed 3.5" SATA drives may be installed into the chassis. In order to access and install components in the chassis, it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage. Note that the 5039D-I must be powered down before hard drives can be installed or removed Installing a Hard Drive

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1 and remove the chassis cover as described in section 3.2.

1. To rotate the hard drive cage, lift the release tab (A) as shown in Figure 3-11.
2. Rotate the hard disk drive cage (B) outward.
3. Press the release tab on the side of the hard drive carrier that is to be removed from the hard drive cage as shown in Figure 3-12.
4. Gently slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive cage.
5. Insert a new hard drive into a hard drive tray by sliding it towards the back of the hard drive cage until it clicks into a locked position.
6. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.
7. Rotate the hard drive cage 90 degrees inward, returning it to the closed, operational position in the chassis.
8. If desired, each hard drive may be further secured to the drive cage with an additional (optional) screw at the middle of the drive.

Figure 3-11. Rotating the Hard Drive Cage

Figure 3-12. Installing Drives in the Chassis

Optional Drive Bays

The SC731i-300B chassis has two empty 5.25" drive bays that support optional devices such as a DVD-ROM.

Installing an Optional Device

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1.

1. Remove the front bezel from the chassis by lifting it upwards from the bottom and pulling off the front of the chassis.
2. Remove the cover plate from the optical device slot on the front of the chassis.
3. Install the bracket rail (A) onto one side of the device by inserting the pins of the bracket into the mounting holes on the side of the device.
4. Slide the device into the chassis.
5. If desired, screws may be used to secure the device into the chassis.
6. Attach the power and data cables to the drive.
7. Replace the chassis cover before restoring power to the system.

Figure 3-13. Installing an Optional Device

System Cooling

The SC731i-300B includes a super quiet rear system fan that provides cooling for the chassis. No tools or screws are required to install the system fan.

Under normal operation, the chassis fan and the power supply fan both run continuously. If the chassis fan fails, the system must be powered down before replacing it. If the power supply fan fails, the power supply itself must be replaced.

Replacing the System Fan

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1.

1. Remove the left chassis cover as described in section 3-2.
2. Insert the four rubber pins into the four mounting holes surrounding the fan grill on the rear of the chassis.
3. Place the system fan on top of the fan grill, aligning the mounting holes of the fan grill with the mounting holes of the system fan.
4. Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the system fan to secure the fan to the chassis.

Figure 3-14. Replacing the System Fan

Power Supply

The T110 F4 chassis includes a 300-watt power supply. The power supply has the capability to automatically sense and operate with an input voltage of 100 or 240V AC.

If it becomes necessary to replace the power supply, follow the instructions below.

Replacing the Power Supply

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1 and access the inside of the system as described in section 3.2.

1. Remove the screws securing the power supply to the chassis. These are located on the rear of the chassis. Set these screws aside for later use.
2. Gently lift the power supply out of the chassis.
3. Replace the failed power supply with an identical power supply model.
4. Secure the new power supply using the screws previously set aside.
5. Reconnect the power cables to the motherboard.
6. Plug the AC power cord back into the power module.
7. Finish by replacing the chassis left cover and then restoring power to the system.

Chapter 4

Motherboard Connections

This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A serverboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1.

Please review the Safety Precautions in Chapter 3 before installing or removing components.

4.1 Power Connections

One power connection on the X11SSL-F must be connected to the power supply.

• 24-pin Primary ATX Power (JPWR1)

Main ATX Power Connector

The primary power connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
13	+3.3V	1	+3.3V
14	12V	2	+3.3V
15	Ground	3	Ground
16	PS_ON	4	+5V
17	Ground	5	Ground
18	Ground	6	+5V
19	Ground	7	Ground
20	Res (NC)	8	PWM_DK
21	+5V	9	5VSB
22	+5V	10	+12V
23	+5V	11	+12V
24	Ground	12	+3.3V

Required Connection

4.2 Headers and Connectors

Fan Headers

There are five fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via IPMI. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions
Pint	Definition
1	Ground (Black)
2	2.5A+12V (Red)
3	Tachometer
4	PWM Control

Standby Power

The +5V Standby Power Header On-LAN header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature.

Wake-On-LANPin Definitions
Pint	Definition
1	+5V Standby
2	Ground
3	Wake-up

Power LED/Speaker

Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. Please note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.

PWR LED ConnectorPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	JDT_PIN1
2	FP_PWR_LED
3	FP_PWR_LED

Speaker Connector Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
4	PSV
5	Key
6	R_SPKPIN_N
7	R_SPKPIN

SGPIO Headers

The SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane and support the SATA ports.

I-SGPIO 1/2
I-SGPIO1	SATA Ports 0-3
I-SGPIO2	SATA Ports 4-7

SGPIO HeaderPin Definitions
Pinst	Definition	Pinst	Definition
1	NC	2	NC
3	CND	4	Data
5	Load	6	GND
7	Clock	8	NC

NC = No Connection

Disk-On-Module Power Connector

Two power connectors for SATA DOM (Disk_On_Module) devices are located at JSD1/JSD2. Connect appropriate cables here to provide power support for your Serial Link DOM devices.

DOM Power Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	5V
2	Ground
3	Ground

TPM/Port 80 Header

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/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.

Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
1	LCLK	2	GND
3	LTRAMEA	4
5	LRESET#	6	<5V
7	LAD3	8	LAD2
9	I3.3V	10	LAD1
11	LAD0	12	GND
13	SMS_CLK	14	SMB_DAT
15	I3V Stoby	15	SERPIQ
17	GND	18	CLKRUN#
19	LPCPD#	20	LORCK#

Internal Speaker/Buzzer

The Internal Speaker (SP1) can be used to provide audible notifications using various beep codes.

Internal BuzzerPin Definitions
Pin#	Polarity	Definition
1	Pos (+)	Boop In
2	Neg (-)	Norm Speaker

Power SMB (I²C) Header

The Power System Management Bus (I²C) connector (JPI²C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures.

Power SMB HeaderPin Definitions
Pint	Definition
1	Clock
2	Data
3	PMBUS Alan
4	Ground
5	+3.5V

4-pin BMC External PC Header

A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I²C connection on your system.

External I2C Header Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	Data
2	GND
3	Clock
4	NC

Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header

The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs.

Overheat LED Header Status
State	Definition
Solid	Overheat
Blinking	Fan Fall

Overheat LEDPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	5vDC
2	OH Active

Chassis Intrusion

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.

Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	Intrusion Input
2	Ground

Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator

A rear Unit Identifier (UID) switch and a rear UID LED (LED1) are located next to the VGA port on the motherboard. The front UID switch and the front UID LED are both located on the Front Panel Control (JF1) (with the front UID switch on pin 13, and the front LED on pin 7 of JF1). When you press the front or the rear UID switch, both front and rear UID LEDs will be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED indicators. The UID Indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.

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

UID Switch Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	Ground
2	Ground
3	Button In
4	Ground

UID LEDPin Definitions
Color	Status
Blue On	Unit Identified

Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various control panel connections. See the figure below for the pin locations and definitions of the control panel buttons and LED indicators.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single cable to simplify this connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the motherboard. The other end connects to the control panel PCB board.

Figure 4-1. JF1: Control Panel Pins

Power Button

The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 7). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.

Power ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
1	Signal
2	Ground

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.

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure.

Off-Fan Fail Indicator Status
Status	Definition
On	Normal
On	Overheat
Flashing	Fan Fail

OH-Fan Fail LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
7	Blue LED
8	DH-Fan Fail LED

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.

LAN1/LAN2 LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pink	Definition
9	NIC2 Activity LED
10	NIC2 Link LED
11	NIC1 Activity LED
12	NIC1 Link LED

HDD LED/UID Switch

The HDD LED/UID Switch connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to Pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Attach a cable to Pin 13 to use UID switch. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

HDD LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pind	Definition
13	3.3V Standby/UID Switch
14	HDD Active

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.

Power LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
15	3.3V
16	Power LED

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1.

NMI ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
10	Control
20	Ground

Data Cables

The data cables in the system have been carefully routed to maintain airflow efficiency. If you disconnect any of these cables, take care to re-route them as they were originally when reconnecting them.

Important! Make sure the cables do not come into contact with the fans.

4.3 Ports

Serial Ports

One COM port (COM1) is located on the rear I/O panel.

SATA Ports

The X11SSL-F includes a total of six SATA ports, supported by the Intel C232 PCH chip. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.

Notes: I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 are Supermicro SuperDOMs. These are yellow SATADOM ports with power pins built in and do not require separate external power cables. These ports are backward-compatible with non-Supermicro SATADOMs that do require external power.

Rear I/O Ports

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

Figure 4-2. Rear I/O Ports

Rear I/O Ports
#	Description	#	Description
1.	COM1 Port	6.	USB6 (3.0)
2.	IPMI LAN	7.	LAN1
3.	USB1	8	LAN2
4.	USB0	9	VGA Port
5.	USB7 (3.0)	10	UID Switch

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB 0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB 6/7) located on the rear I/O panel. The X11SSL-F also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB8/9). USB10 is a Type A 3.0 header. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).

Back Panel USB 0/1 (USB 2.0) Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
1	+5V	5	+5V
2	USB N	6	USB N
3	USB P	7	USB P
4	Ground	8	Ground

Front Panel USB 2:3.4:5 (USB 2.0) Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
1	+5V	2	+5V
3	USB_N	4	USB_N
5	USB_P	6	USB_P
7	Ground	9	Ground
9	Key	10	NC

Back Panel USB 6/7 (USB 3.0) Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
1	VRUS	19	Power
2	Subs_SSTX-	18	USB3_RN
3	Subs_SSRX+	17	USB3_RP
4	GND	16	GND
5	Subs_SSTX-	15	USB3_TN
6	Subs_SSTX+	14	USB3_TP
7	GND	13	GND
8	D-	12	USB_N
9	D+	11	USB_P
10

Front Panel USB 8/9 (USB 3.0)Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
A1	VBUS	B1	Power
A2	C-	B2	USB_N
A3	C-	B3	USB_P
A4	GND	B4	GND
A5	Stda_SSPX-	B5	USB3_RN
A6	Stda_SSPX+	B6	USB3_RP
A7	GND	B7	GND
A8	Stda_SSTX-	B8	USB3_TN
A9	Stda_SSTX+	B9	USB3_TP

Type A USB 10 (USB 3.0) Pin Definitions
Pink Definition		Pink Definition
1	VHUS	5	SSRX-
2	USB N	6	SSRX+
3	USB P	7	GND
4	Ground	8	SSTX-
		9	SSTX+

VGA Port

A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel.

LAN Ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN port is located above the USB 0/1 ports. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.

4.4 Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.

Note: On a two-pin jumper, "Closed" means the jumper is on both pins and "Open" indicates the jumper is either on only one pin or has been completely removed.

CMOS Clear

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

To Clear CMOS

1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
2. Remove the cover of the chassis to access the motherboard.
3. Remove the onboard battery from the motherboard.
4. Short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four seconds.
5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).
6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.

Notes: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.

Do not use the PW ON connector to clear CMOS

VGA Enable/Disable

JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default setting is Enabled.

VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Enabled
Pins 2-3	Disabled

LAN1/2 Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernet ports, respectively. The default setting is Enabled.

LAN1/2 Enable:DisableJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Enabled
Pins 2-3	Disabled

Watch Dog

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

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

Watch DogJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Reset
Pins 2-3	NMI
Open	Disabled

Manufacturer Mode Select

Close pins 2 and 3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturer mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. The default setting is Normal.

Manufacturer ModeJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Prc 1 2	Normal
Prc 2 3	Manufacturer Mode

BIOS Recovery

Use jumper JBR1 to recover the BIOS settings on the motherboard. The default setting is Normal.

BIOS RecoveryJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Normal
Pins 2-3	BIOS Recovery

SMBus to PCI Slots Enable/Disable

Use jumpers JIC1 and JIC2 to connect the System Management Bus (SMBus) to the PCI-Express slots to improve PCI performance. These two jumpers should be set to the same setting. The default setting is Enabled.

FC for PCI-E SlotsJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Enabled
Pins 2-3	Disabled

BMC Enable/Disable

Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded ASpeed AST2400 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the motherboard. The default setting is Enabled.

BMC EnableJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Enabled
Pins 2-3	Disabled

4.5 LED Indicators

LAN LEDs

Two LAN ports are located on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

LAN1-4 Activity LED (Right)LED State
Color	Status	Definition
Green	Flashing	Active

LAN1-4 Link LED (Left)LED State
LED Color	Definition
OH	No Connection/10 Mbps
Amber	1 Gbps
Green	100 Mbps

Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs

An IPMI LAN is also located on the rear I/O panel. The LED on the right indicates activity, while the LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.

IPMI LAN LEDs
LED	Color-State	Definition
Link (Left)	Green: Solid	100 Mbps
	Amber: Solid	1Gbps
Activity (Right)	Amber: Blinking	Active

BMC Heartbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDBMC on the motherboard. When LEDBMC is blinking, the BMC is functioning normally.

Onboard Power LED Indicator
LED Color	Definition
Green: Binking	BMC: Namal

Onboard Power LED

The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.

Onboard Power LED Indicator
LED Color	Definition
Off	System Off(power cable not connected)
Green	System On

Chapter 5

Software

After the hardware has been installed, you should install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings and install the drivers. Necessary drivers and utilities may be found at resource CD

5.1 OS Installation

You must first configure RAID settings (if using RAID) before you install the Windows OS and the software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to the installation guide.

Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System

1. Insert Microsoft's Windows Setup DVD in the DVD drive and the system will start booting up from the DVD.
2. Insert the USB stick containing Windows drivers to a USB port on the system. Note: for older legacy OS's, please use a method to slipstream the drivers.
3. Select the partition on the drive in which to install Windows.
4. Browse the USB folder for the proper driver files.
5. Choose the RAID driver indicated in the Windows OS Setup screen, then choose the hard drive in which you want to install it.
6. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation.
7. After the Windows OS installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot.

Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System

1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive and the system will start booting up from the DVD.
2. Continue with the installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.
3. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows installation.
4. After the installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot.

5.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

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

After creating a DVD with the ISO files, insert the disk into the DVD drive on your system and the display shown in Figure 5-1 should appear.

Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your motherboard here, where you may download individual drivers and utilities to your hard drive or a USB flash drive and install from there.

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

Figure 5-1. Driver & Tool Installation Screen

Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents.

5.3 IPMI

The X11SSL-F supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI.

Chapter 6

BIOS

6.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSL-F motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash 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 reflected in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the key while the system is booting-up. (In most cases, the key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , 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 configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured. 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 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 ( , , , , , keys, etc.) can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.

6.2 Main Setup

When you first 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 key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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

Supermicro X11SSL-F

BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

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Chapter 6: BIOS

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

Memory Speed

This item displays the memory speed.

6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

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

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

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode

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

Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the 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 specified 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 Power-On, Stay-

Off, and Last State.

▶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.

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

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

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

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

CPU AES

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

Boot Performance Mode

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

Hardware P-States (HWP)

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

Intel® SpeedStep™

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

Turbo Mode

Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified 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 specific 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 configure 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 (multiples) 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 (multiples) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

4- Core Ratio Limit Override

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

CPU C-States

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

Enhanced C-States

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

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 Configuration

CPU DTS

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

ACPI 3.0 T-States

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

▶Chipset 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 resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Gaussian Mixture Model

This feature is to enable or disable the System Agent Gaussian Mixture Model device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶ Graphics Configuration

Primary Display

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

Primary PEG

This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graphics (PEG) slot. The options are CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) and CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8.

Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Graphics)

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary graphics card. The options are Onboard, PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8), and PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8).

▶ DMI/OPI Configuration

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 configure the De-emphasis control on DMI. The options are -6dB and -3.5dB.

PEG Port Configuration

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

SLOT6 Max Link Speed

Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

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 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8

SLOT7 Max Link Speed

Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.

SLOT7 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.

SLOT7 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.

SLOT7 Slot Power Limit Scale

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

Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM

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

▶Memory Configuration

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

Energy Performance Gain

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

Memory Scrambler

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

Fast Boot

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

REFRESH_2X_MODE

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

Closed Loop Thermal Management

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

▶PCH-IO Configuration

The following PCH-IO information will display:

• Intel PCH RC Version
• Intel PCH SKU Name
• Intel PCH Rev ID

▶PCI Express Configuration

DMI Link ASPM Control

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

Peer Memory Write Enable

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

▶PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

SLOT4 ASPM

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0s & L1, and Auto.

SLOT4 L1 Substates

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

SLOT4 PCIe Speed

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

SLOT4 Detect Non-Compliance 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 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

SLOT5 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 configuration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0s & L1, and Auto.

SLOT5 L1 Substates

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

SLOT5 PCIe Speed

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

SLOT5 Detect Non-Compliance 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.

Port 61h bit-4 Emulation

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

PCIe PLL SSC

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

▶SATA 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 driver 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 (Port 6 and Port 7 on X11SSM-F only)

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

• Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support

Port 0 \~ Port 7 Spin Up Device (Port 6 and Port 7 on X11SSM-F only)

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 (Port 6 and Port 7 on X11SSM-F only)

Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified 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

Use this feature to set the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. 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 Enabled and Disabled.

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

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

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8) OPROM (X11SSM-F only)

Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8) OPROM

Use this feature to select which firmware 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 X8 (IN X16) OPROM

Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

CPU SLOT 7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 OPROM

Use this feature to select which firmware 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 specified by the user. The options are Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

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

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

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

Onboard Video Option ROM

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

VGA Priority

This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

Network Stack

Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

IPv4 PXE Support

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

IPv6 PXE Support

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

PXE boot wait time

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

Media detect count

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

▶Super IO Configuration

The following Super IO information will display:

• AMI SIO Driver Version

Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Configuration

▶ Serial Port 1

Serial Port 1 Configuration

This submenu allows the user the configure 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 port specified by the user.

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified 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).

▶ Serial Port 2

Serial Port 2 Configuration

This submenu allows the user to configure settings of Serial Port 2.

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 port specified by the user.

Serial Port 2 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified 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 2 Attribute (Available for Serial Port 2 only)

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

▶ Intel Server Platform Services

The following Intel Server Platform Services information will display:

• ME BIOS Interface Version - SPS Version • ME FW Status Value • ME FW State • ME FW Operation State - ME FW Error Code • ME NM FW Status Value - BIOS Booting Mode - Cores Disabled • ME FW SKU Information • End-of-Post Status

▶ Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 Console Redirection

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

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

▶ 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.

COM1 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM1 Recorder Mode

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

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

COM1 Putty KeyPad

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

COM1 Redirection After BIOS Post

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

SOL/COM2

SOL/COM2 Console Redirection

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

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

SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings

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

COM2 Terminal Type

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

COM2 Bits Per Second

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

COM2 Data Bits

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

COM2 Parity

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

COM2 Stop Bits

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

COM2 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM2 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM2 Recorder Mode

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

COM2 Resolution 100x31

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

COM2 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

COM2 Putty KeyPad

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

COM2 Redirection After BIOS Post

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

EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

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

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

▶EMS Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Management Port

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

Terminal Type

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

Bits Per Second

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

Flow Control

Use this item to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

Data Bits

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

Parity

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

Stop Bits

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

ACPI Settings

High Precision Event Timer

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

WHEA Support

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

Trusted Computing Configuration

Security Device Support

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

TPM State

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

Pending TPM operation

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

Device Select

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

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

TPM Enabled Status

TPM Active Status

TPM Owner Status

TXT Support

Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶iSCSI Configuration

iSCSI Initiator Name

This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items.

Add an Attempt

Delete Attempts

Change Attempt order

Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:1A:44:CE

NIC Configuration

Link Speed

This feature allows the user to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.

Wake On LAN

Select Enabled for Wake On LAN support, which will allow the system to "wake up" when an onboard device receives an incoming signal. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Blink LEDs

Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. Use the keyboard to select a value.

UEFI Driver

This item displays the UEFI driver version.

Adapter PBA

This item displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number.

Device Name

This item displays the adapter device name.

Chip Type

This item displays the network adapter chipset name.

PCI Device ID

This item displays the device ID number.

PCI Address

This item displays the PCI address for this computer. PCI addresses are 3 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Link Status

This item displays the connection status.

MAC Address

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

Virtual MAC Address

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

▶Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:1A:44:CF

NIC Configuration

Link Speed

This feature allows the user to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.

Wake On LAN

Select Enabled for Wake_On_LAN support, which will allow the system to "wake up" when an onboard device receives an incoming signal. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Blink LEDs

Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. Use the keyboard to select a value.

UEFI Driver

This item displays the UEFI driver version.

Adapter PBA

This item displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number.

Device Name

This item displays the adapter device name.

Chip Type

This item displays the network adapter chipset name.

PCI Device ID

This item displays the device ID number.

PCI Address

This item displays the PCI address for this computer. PCI addresses are 3 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Link Status

This item displays the connection status.

MAC Address

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

Virtual MAC Address

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

6.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

▶ Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

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

When Log is Full

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

SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

MECI

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

METW

The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60.

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

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.

6.5 IPMI

Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.

BMC Firmware Revision

This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller)

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

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

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

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

When SEL is Full

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

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

BMC Network Configuration

BMC Network Configuration

IPMI LAN Selection

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

IPMI Network Link Status

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

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

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

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

Configuration Address Source

This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static.

Configuration Address Source

This item displays the current configuration address for this computer.

Station IP Address

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

Subnet Mask

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

Station MAC Address

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

Gateway IP Address

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

6.6 Security

This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.

Password Check

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

Administrator Password

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

▶Secure Boot Menu

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

• System Mode
• Secure Boot
• Vendor Keys

Secure Boot

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

Secure Boot Mode

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

CSM Support

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

▶ Key Management

This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings.

Provision Factory Default Keys

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

▶ Enroll All Factory Default Keys

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

Save All Secure Boot Variables

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

▶ Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys.

Set New Key

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

▶ Key Exchange Key

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No.

▶ Authorized Signatures

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Forbidden Signatures

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBX from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DBX. Select No to load the DBX from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Authorized TimeStamps

Set New Key

Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBT from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append Key

Select Yes to add the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBT. Select No to load the DBT from a file. The options are Yes and No.

6.7 Boot

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:

Boot Mode Select

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

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

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

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

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #1 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #2 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #3 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #4 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #5 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #7

• Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #8 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #9 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #10 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #11 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #12 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #13 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #14 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #15

▶ Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

The settings are [any pre-defined boot device].

▶ Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities (Available when SATA HDD is connected onboard)

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

• Legacy Boot Order #1

▶ NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

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

• Legacy Boot Order #1

• Legacy Boot Order #2

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices. - UEFI Boot Order #1

6.8 Save & Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .

Save Changes

After completing the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes you have made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.

Discard Changes

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

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

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

Save As User Defaults

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

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press Enter. Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

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

Appendix A

BIOS Error Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes

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

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

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list (on the following page) correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.

BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes
Beep Code	Error Message	Description
1 beep	Refresh	Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)
5 short, 1 long	Memory error	No memory detected in system
5 beeps	No con-in or con-out devices	Con-in includes USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or serial console redirection, and IPMI KVM or SOLCon-out includes the video controller, PCI or serial console redirection, and IPMI SOL
1 or more beeps	Refresh	1 beep for each USB device detected

IPMI Error Codes
Beep Code	Error Message	Description
1 long continuous	System OH	System overheat condition

A-2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").

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

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

Appendix B

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

B.1 About 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 difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis.

Warning Definition

Warning! This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

Warning Definition: This warning symbol means danger.

It indicates a situation that could cause bodily injury.

Installation Instructions

Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.

Power Disconnection Warning

Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.

Equipment Installation

Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Equipment Installation

Warning

Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. (This warning does not apply to workstations).

Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

Redundant Power Supplies

Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit.

Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing.

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes

Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

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

Warning! The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis. Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly's housing.

Power Cable and AC Adapter

Warning! When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA-certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro-only.

System Specifications

Processors

Single Intel® E3-1200 v5 and 6th Gen Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in LGA 1151 (HH) type socket. Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors.

Chipset

Intel C232 chipset

BIOS

128 MB AMR Flash ROM

Memory

Four 288-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 64 GB of unbuffered ECC DDR4-2133/1866/1600/1333MHz SDRAM. Note: See the memory section in Chapter 3 for details and our website for updates to supported memory.

SATA Controller

On-chip (C232) controller

Drive Bays

Up to four 3.5" or 2.5" internal drives

PCI Expansion Slots

One PCI Express 3.0 x4 in x8 slots (PCH slot 5)

One PCI Express 3.0 x8 in x16 slot (CPU slot 6)

One PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot (CPU slot 7)

Motherboard

X11SSL-F; Micro ATX form factor (9.6 x 9.6 in. / 244 x 244 mm.)

Chassis

SC731:300B; 1U Rackmount, 17.2 x 1.7 x 20 in. / 437 x 43 x 508 mm. (W x H x D)

System Cooling

Two 4-cm high-performance fans

Power Supply

Model: PWS-305-PQ

AC Input Voltages: 100-240 VAC

Rated Input Current: 5A maximum

Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz

Rated Output Power: 300W

Rated Output Voltages: +5V (19A), +3.3V (16A), +12V (11A), -12V (0.15A), +5Vsb (2A)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)

Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F)

Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)

Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 81000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

Safety: CSA/EN/E/C/DL 80950.1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) Perchlorate Warning

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. "Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"