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USER MANUAL X11DPFF-SNR Supermicro

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Manual Revision 1.0b

Release Date: September 21, 2020

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Copyright © 2020 by Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DPFF-SNR motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X11DPFF-SNR motherboard features dual Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with the TDP (Thermal Design Power) of up to 165W and two UPIs (Ultra Path Interconnects) of up to 10.4 GT/s (See the note below). With the Intel C621 built-in, this motherboard supports twelve SATA 3.0 connections, two PCI-E 3.0 low-profile riser slots, four NVMe ports, one Super I/O (SIOM) slot, two hybrid M.2 slots, and up to 3TB DDR4 ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 12 DIMM slots. The X11DPFF-SNR offers unprecedented system capability and unparalleled I/O expandability, optimized for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Hyper-converge/Hyper-scale platforms. This motherboard is ideal for use in web-hosting, Hadoop applications, and ERP/MRP servers. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

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Note 1: UPI/memory speeds are dependent on the processors installed in your system.

*Note 2: Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications, and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the C621 chipset.

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

Chapter 3 describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory, and system setup stored in the CMOS.

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

Appendix A provides UEFI BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix C lists standardized warning statements in various languages.

Appendix D provides UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.

Appendix E provides information on how to configure VROC RAID settings.

Appendix F provides information on how to configure secure boot settings.

Appendix G provides information on how to configure iSCSI settings.

Appendix H provides information on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000

Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008

Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)

support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390

Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525

Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)

support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)

rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3992

Email: support@supermicro.com.tw

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist....9
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview....19
1.3 Special Features ....20
1.4 System Health Monitoring....20
1.5 ACPI Features....21
1.6 Power Supply 21
1.7 Advanced Power Management....21

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

Management Engine (ME)....22

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices....23
2.2 Motherboard Installation....24
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation....26

Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors ....26
Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly....27
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)....28
Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly....29
Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)....30
Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation....31
Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket 31
Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 32
Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard....33

2.4 Memory Support and Installation ....34

Memory Support....34
General Memory Population Requirements....34
DDR4 Memory Support for Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors....35
DDR4 Memory Support for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors....36
DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance....37
DIMM Population Table....38

DIMM Installation 41

DIMM Module Removal....41

2.5 Front Panel I/O Ports and Connectors....42
2.6 Connectors and Headers 47
2.7 Jumper Settings ....57
2.8 LED Indicators....61

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ......65

Before Power On 65

No Power 65

System Boot Failure 65

Memory Errors 66

Losing the System's Setup Configuration....66

When the System Becomes Unstable....67

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ....68
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions....69
3.4 Battery Removal and Installation....71
3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service....72

Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction....73
4.2 Main Setup....74
4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations....76
4.4 Event Logs ....121
4.5 IPMI 123
4.6 Security Settings ....126
4.7 Boot Settings....130
4.8 Save & Exit....132

Appendix A UEFI BIOS POST Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ....134
A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes....134

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation....135
B.2 Driver Installation....137
B.3 SuperDoctor ^® 5....138

B.4 IPMI 139
B.5 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)....139

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

D.1 Overview....143
D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image....143
D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device....144

Appendix E Configuring VROC RAID Settings

E.1 All Intel VMD Controllers Menu....148
E.2 Configuring RAID Settings 152
E.3 Use of Journaling Drive....168

Appendix F Secure Boot Settings

F.1 Boot Mode Select Feature 172
F.2 Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ CSM Support Features....173
F.3 Secure Boot Settings ....174
F.4 Key Management Settings....177

Appendix G Configuring iSCSI Settings

G.1 PCIe/PCI/PnP Features....194
G.2 Configuring iSCSI Settings....197

Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings

H.1 Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings 216

Chapter 1

Introduction

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

In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below. If anything listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

1.1 Checklist

This motherboard was designed to be used with an SMCI-proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform. There will be no shipping package included in the shipment.

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

  • Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
  • Product drivers and utilities: http://www.supermicro.com/wftp
  • Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
  • A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found at our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wftp/utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/
  • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com

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

Figure 1-1. X11DPFF-SNR Motherboard Image
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natural_image Close-up of a green computer motherboard with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and hardware components (no readable text or symbols)

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

Figure 1-2. X11DPFF-SNR Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale)
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text_image CPU1 CPU2 SUPER X10756.06.06 CE FC CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 PC11 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 PC11 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU4 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU4 CPU2 CPU1 SIOM PC1 3.0X10 CPU1 CPU4 CPU2

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Notes:

  1. Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  2. Intel VMD is supported by PCI-E Slots (JPCIE4 and SLOT2) and NVMe Ports (NVME0/1/2/3). After you've enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCI-E slot of your choice, this PCI-E slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCI-E device. To re-activate this slot for PCI-E use, please disable VMD in the BIOS.

Figure 1-3. X11DPFF-SNR Motherboard Layout for Quick Reference (not drawn to scale)
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text_image IPMI_LAN PWR_SW1 JPCEC1 FAN4 JP7 JPG1 JPB1 FAN2 M.2-HC0 JIPMB1 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 P1 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 FAN 3 PID LED UID USB0/1 Failure LED HDDLED LEDM1 VGA LE1 COM1 TPM/Port 80 JWD1 SIOM CE FC UPM1 M202 PC # SIBN10 FP1 HD_PWR2 HDD_PWR3 HDD_PWR4 JBT1 JPME1 Slot2 BT1 (Battery) I-SATA0-3 I-SATA4-7 S-SATA0-3 NVME0 NVME1 VROC (JRK1) NVME2 P1 DIMM F1 DIMM E1 NVME3 HDD_PWR1 FAN 1 P2 DIMM D1 P2 DIMM E1 P2 DIMM F1 P2 DIMM C1 P2 DIMM B1 P2 DIMM A1

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Notes:

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and front panel connections.
- " " indicates the location of Pin 1.
- Jumpers/components/LED indicators not indicated are used for internal testing only.
- To avoid causing interference with other components, please be sure to use an add-on card that is fully compliant with the PCI-standard on a PCI slot.
- Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enable)
JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enable)
JPME1 ME Recovery Selection Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

Battery (BT1)Onboard CMOS battery
CPU1 Slot1 PCI-E (JPCIE4)PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU1
CPU1 Slot2 PCI-E (Slot 2)PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot supported by CPU1
CPU1 SIOM (SIOM)PCI-E 3.0 x16 Super IO Module (SIOM) slot supported by CPU1
COM (JCOM1)COM Port1
FAN1-FAN4System/CPU cooling fan headers
IPMB (JIPMB1)System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0
IPMI_LAN (JIPMILAN)Dedicated IPMI_LAN port supported by BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)
HDD_PWR1/28-pin power connectors (1/2) header used for HDD devices
HDD_PWR3/44-pin power connectors (3/4) header used for HDD devices
JP7JTAG Connector
JPW1/JPW2 (PB PWR1/2)12-V 8-pin power connectors for ADPs (via cables connected to power adaptor cards)
JPW3 (PB MISC)8-pin auxiliary power connector for ADP (via a cable connected to a power adaptor card)
M.2-HC0/M.2-HC1 (J30/J31)PCI-E/SATA hybrid M.2 slots (M.2 slots with both PCI-E and SATA support)
PN-NVMe01/2/3 (NVME0/1/2/3)Onboard NVMe connectors used for PCI-E high-speed storage devices supported by CPU2
PWR (PWR_SW1)Front panel power (on/off) switch
(I-)SATA0-3, 4-7SATA 3.0 connections supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA 0-3, 4-7)
(S-)SATA0-3SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel PCH (S-SATA 0-3)
TPM/Port80 (JTPM1)Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 connector
USB0/1 (JUSB1) Front panel USB 3.0 ports 0/1
UID (JUIDB1)Unit Identifier (UID) button
VGA (JVGA1)VGA port
JRK1Intel VROC RAID Key header for NVMe SSD
LEDDescriptionStatus
FAILURE_LED1Overheat/Fan Fail LEDSolid Red: OH/Fan Failure
HDD_LED1HDD Activity LEDBlinking Green: HDD Active
LE1CPLD Heartbeat LEDBlinking Green: CPLD Normal
LED3M.2 LED (for M.2-HC0-J30)Blinking Green: M.2-HC0 Active

LED4 M.2 LED (for M.2-HC1-J31) Blinking Green: M.2-HC1 Active

LEDM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal

UID_LED1 UID LED Solid Blue: Unit Identified

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Note 1: Intel VMD is supported by PCI-E Slots (JPCIE4 and SLOT2) and NVMe Ports (NVME0/1/2/3).

Note 2: After you've enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCI-E slot of your choice, this PCI-E slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCI-E device. To re-activate this slot for PCI-E use, please disable VMD in the BIOS.

Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

- This motherboard supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors which offer two Intel UltraPath Interconnects (UPIs) links of up to 10.4 GT/s

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Note: Both CPUs need to be installed for full access to the PCI-E slots, DIMM slots, and onboard controllers. Refer to the block diagram in this chapter to determine which slots or devices may be affected.

Memory

- Integrated memory controller embedded in the processor supports up to 3TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), and Registered DIMM (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speed of 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz in 12 slots

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*Note: Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU

DIMM Size

• Up to 128 GB at 1.2V

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

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

Chipset

Intel C621 chipset

Expansion Slots

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU 1 (JPCIE4)
• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot supported by CPU 1 (Slot2)
• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 Super I/O Module slot supported by CPU 1 (SIOM)
• Four (4) NVMe for PCI-E high-speed storageb devices supported by CPU2 (PN-NVMe 0/1/2/3)
• One (1) Riser card header for SDD1 devices
• Two (2) PCI-E M.2 slots (M.2-HC0/M.2-HC1)

BaseBoard Management Controller (BMC)

• ASPEED AST 2500 Baseboard Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0
• One (1) Dedicated IPMI LAN located on the IO front panel (JIPMILAN)

Graphics

• Graphics controller via ASPEED AST 2500 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)

Network Connection

• SIOM Networking support
• One (1) IPMI-dedicated LAN port supported by the AST2500 BMC on the I/O front panel

I/O Devices

  • Serial (COM) Port
  • SATA 3.0
    • One (1) Fast UART 16550 port on the motherboard (JCOM1)
  • Two (2) SATA 3.0 headers with eight (8) SATA connections supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA 0-3, 4-7)
    • One (1) SATA 3.0 header with four (4) SATA connections supported by Intel PCH (S-SATA 0-3)

• RAID (PCH) • RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

Motherboard Features

Peripheral Devices

• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the I/O front panel (USB 0/1)

UEFI BIOS

• 32 MB SPI AMI UEFI BIOS SM Flash UEFI BIOS
- Support of ACPI 3.0/4.0, USB keyboard, BMC GPIO, PCI-E F/W 3.0, Plug-and-Play (PnP), SPI dual/quad speed, riser-card auto detection, and SMUEFI BIOS 2.7 or later

Power Management

• Main switch override mechanism
• Power-on mode for AC power recovery
- Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used)
• Management Engine (ME)

System Health Monitoring

  • Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, 3.3V standby, +5V, +5V standby, +12V, CPU core, memory, chipset, BMC, and PCH
    • CPU System LED and control
    • CPU Thermal Trip support
    • Status monitor for on/off control
    • CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) support of up to 165W (See Note 1 on next page.)

Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring via IPMI
- Dual cooling zone
• Multi fan speed control support via onboard BMC
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control

System Management

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support
• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support
• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5
• Watch Dog, NMI, IPMIView, SMCIIPMITOOL, SSH, SPM, SUM-Inband, SUM-OOB, Server platform service
- Chassis intrusion header and detection (Note: For Chassis Intrusion to work properly, please connect an optional external speaker to the onboard speaker header at JD1.)

Firmware Integrity/System Security

• TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support
- RoT (Root of Trust) support to protect firmware security by detecting critical data corruption, and restoring platform integrity

LED Indicators

  • CPU/Overheating
  • Fan Failure
  • System Heartbeat
    • HDD Activity, UID LED
    • BMC Heartbeat LED
    • LAN Activity
    • PCI-E M.2 Slot Activity LED

Motherboard Features

Dimensions

• 18.73" (L) x 8.54" (W) (475.74 mm x 216.92 mm)

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Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chassis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing.

Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon initial system power-on. The manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com.

Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram for the X11DPFF-SNR Motherboard
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flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph X11DPFF-SNR Rev.1.00
        A["Processor"] -->|P0-P2| B["Processor"]
        B -->|P1-P2| C["Processor"]
        C -->|P0-P2| D["Processor"]
        D -->|P1-P2| E["Processor"]
        E -->|P0-P2| F["Processor"]
        F -->|P1-P2| G["Processor"]
        G -->|P0-P2| H["Processor"]
        H -->|P1-P2| I["Processor"]
        I -->|P0-P2| J["Processor"]
        J -->|P1-P2| K["Processor"]
        K -->|P0-P2| L["Processor"]
        L -->|P1-P2| M["Processor"]
        M -->|P0-P2| N["Processor"]
        N -->|P1-P2| O["Processor"]
        O -->|P0-P2| P["Processor"]
        P -->|P1-P2| Q["Processor"]
        Q -->|P0-P2| R["Processor"]
        R -->|P1-P2| S["Processor"]
        S -->|P0-P2| T["Processor"]
        T -->|P1-P2| U["Processor"]
        U -->|P0-P2| V["Processor"]
        V -->|P1-P2| W["Processor"]
        W -->|P0-P2| X["Processor"]
        X -->|P1-P2| Y["Processor"]
        Y -->|P0-P2| Z["Processor"]
        Z -->|P1-P2| AA["Processor"]
        AA -->|P0-P2| AB["Processor"]
        AB -->|P1-P2| AC["Processor"]
        AC -->|P0-P2| AD["Processor"]
        AD -->|P1-P2| AE["Processor"]
        AE -->|P0-P2| AF["Processor"]
        AF -->|P1-P2| AG["Processor"]
        AG -->|P0-P2| AH["Processor"]
        AH -->|P1-P2| AI["Processor"]
        AI -->|P0-P2| AJ["Processor"]
        AJ -->|P1-P2| AK["Processor"]
        AK -->|P0-P2| AL["Processor"]
        AL -->|P1-P2| AM["Processor"]
        AM -->|P0-P2| AN["Processor"]
        AN -->|P1-P2| AO["Processor"]
        AO -->|P0-P2| AP["Processor"]
        AP -->|P1-P2| AQ["Processor"]
        AQ -->|P0-P2| AR["Processor"]
        AR -->|P1-P2| AS["Processor"]
        AS -->|P0-P2| AT["Processor"]
        AT -->|P1-P2| AU["Processor"]
        AU -->|P0-P2| AV["Processor"]
        AV -->|P1-P2| AW["Processor"]
        AW -->|P0-P2| AX["Processor"]
        AX -->|P1-P2| AY["Processor"]
        AY -->|P0-P2| AZ["Processor"]
        AZ -->|P1-P2| BA["Processor"]
        BA -->|P0-P2| BB["Processor"]
        BB -->|P1-P2| BC["Processor"]
        BC -->|P0-P2| BD["Processor"]
        BD -->|P1-P2| BE["Processor"]
        BE -->|P0-P2| BF["Processor"]
        BF -->|P1-P2| BG["Processor"]
        BG -->|P0-P2| BH["Processor"]
        BH -->|P1-P2| BI["Processor"]
        BI -->|P0-P2| BJ["Processor"]
        BJ -->|P1-P2| BK["Processor"]
        BK -->|P0-P2| BL["Processor"]
        BL -->|P1-P2| BM["Processor"]
        BM -->|PCI-E X1 G3 6.0 Gb/S|
        BM -->|PCI-E X8 G3 6.0 Gb/S|
        BM -->|PCI-E X16 G3 6.0 Gb/S|
        BM --> SIOM_X16 6.0 Gb/S|
        BM --> RJ45YGACOM 6.0 Gb/S|
    end

    subgraph PCH
            PCH_1["PCH"] --> PCH_2["PCH"]
            PCH_3["PCH"] --> PCH_4["PCH"]
            PCH_5["PCH"] --> PCH_6["PCH"]
            PCH_7["PCH"] --> PCH_8["PCH"]
            PCH_9["PCH"] --> PCH_10["PCH"]
            PCH_11["PCH"] --> PCH_12["PCH"]
            PCH_13["PCH"] --> PCH_14["PCH"]
            PCH_15["PCH"] --> PCH_16["PCH"]
            PCH_17["PCH"] --> PCH_18["PCH"]
            PCH_19["PCH"] --> PCH_20["PCH"]
            PCH_21["PCH"] --> PCH_22["PCH"]
            PCH_23["PCH"] --> PCH_24["PCH"]
            PCH_25["PCH"] --> PCH_26["PCH"]
            PCH_27["PCH"] --> PCH_28["PCH"]
            PCH_29["PCH"] --> PCH_30["PCH"]
            PCH_31["PCH"] --> PCH_32["PCH"]
            PCH_33["PCH"] --> PCH_34["PCH"]
            PCH_35["PCH"] --> PCH_36["PCH"]
            PCH_37["PCH"] --> PCH_38["PCH"]
            PCH_39["PCH"] --> PCH_39["PCH"]
            PCH_40["PCH"] --> PCH_41["PCH"]
            PCH_42["PCH"] --> PCH_43["PCH"]
            PCH_44["PCH"] --> PCH_45["PCH"]
            PCH_46["PCH"] --> PCH_47["PCH"]
            PCH_48["PCH"] --> PCH_49["PCH"]
            PCH_49["PCH"] --> PCH_50["PCH"]

    subgraph PCM AST2500
        BM_A["BMC AST2500"] --> COM_PORT
        BM_B["BMC AST2500"] --> VGA
        BM_C["BMC AST2500"] --> RXMI["NCKI"]
        BM_D["BMC AST2500"] --> RGRMI
    end

    subgraph RPM
        RPM_A["BMC AST2500"] --> SPI
        RPM_B["BMC AST2500"] --> SPI
    end

    subgraph USB
        USB_A["BMC AST2500"] --> SPI
    end

    subgraph PCM Headset
        PM_A["BMC AST2500"] --> SPI
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        PM_B["BMC AST2500"] --> SPI
    end

    subgraph USB_Pack
        USB_A_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_B_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_C_Pack
    end

    subgraph USB_Pack
        USB_A_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_B_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_C_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_A_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_B_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_C_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_A_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_B_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_C_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_A_Pack,
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_B_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_C_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_A_Pack,
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_B_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_C_Pack
    end

    subgraph RPM Headset
        RPM_A_Pack,
    end

*Note: Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU.

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Note 1: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

Note 2: When installing an NVMe device on a motherboard, please be sure to connect the first NVMe(NVME0) port first for your system to work properly.

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with support of C621 chipset, this motherboard provides superb system performance, efficient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting-edge technologies to address the needs of next-generation users. It offers innovative solutions with unprecedented system reliability and scalability to meet the demands of High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.

Features Supported by Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors support the following features:

• Intel AVX-512 instruction support to handle complex workloads
• 1.5x memory bandwidth increased to 6 channels
- Rich set of available IOs with increased PCI-E lanes (48 lanes)
- Integrated Intel Ethernet Connection X722 with iWARP RDMA

• Hot plug and enclosure management with Intel Volume Management Device (Intel VMD)

New features supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors support the following features:

  • Higher performance for a wider range of workloads with per-core performance increase
  • Support of Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) with affordable, persistent, and large capacity
  • Up to 2993 MHz memory supported (Refer to Section 1.8 for details.)
  • Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) support for Accelerate Deep Learning & Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads
  • Speed Select Technology provides multiple CPU profiles that can be set in the BIOS. (This feature is available on select CPU SKUs).
  • Seamless hardware security mitigations & performance/frequency flexibility

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Note 1: DCPMM memory and 2933 MHz memory are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only.

1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPFF-SN motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring.

Recovery from AC Power Loss

The Basic I/O System (UEFI BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state. See the Advanced UEFI BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Last State.

1.4 System Health Monitoring

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPFF-SN motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip (AST2500) that supports system health monitoring.

Onboard Voltage Monitoring

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the IPMI WebGUI and IPMIView. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in IPMI.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via IPMI.

Environmental Temperature Control

System Health sensors in the BMC monitor the temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface. Whenever the temperature of the CPU or the system exceeds a pre-defined or a manufacturer-defined threshold, system/CPU cooling fans will be turned on for system cooling to prevent the CPU or the system from overheating.

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Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate airflow to your system.

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5 ^® . SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages, or fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.

1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard disk drives, and printers.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information on OS support, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com.

1.6 Power Supply

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

1.7 Advanced Power Management

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

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)

Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.

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

Management Engine (ME)

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

Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

  • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
  • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the motherboard from the antistatic bag.
  • Handle the motherboard by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
  • When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
  • Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
  • For grounding purposes, make sure that your chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the motherboard.
  • Use only the correct type of CMOS onboard battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the CMOS battery upside down, which may result in a possible explosion.

Unpacking

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

2.2 Motherboard Installation

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

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Phillips Screwdriver (1)

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Phillips Screws (9)

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Standoffs (9) if needed

Tools Needed

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text_image Technical schematic diagram of a CPU layout with labeled components including CPU1, CPU2, and SLCER

Location of Mounting Holes

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Notes: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. 2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.

Installing the Motherboard

Follow the instructions below to install the motherboard into your system.

  1. Install the front I/O panel as needed.
  2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the locations.
  3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

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text_image Chassis Chassis
  1. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

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text_image 3x6 Motherboard Chassis Motherboard Chassis
  1. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components.
  2. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
  3. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.
  4. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.

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

2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the CPU or the socket. Also, improper CPU installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the CPU and the motherboard which may result in RMA repairs. Please read and follow all instructions below thoroughly before installing your CPU and heatsink.

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Notes:

  • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. Please note that the processor and heatsink should be assembled together first to form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), and then install the entire PHM into the CPU socket.
  • When you receive a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
    • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.
  • Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.

Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

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Note: The Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor contain two models-the F model processor and the Non-F model processors. However This motherboard only supports the Non-F model processors

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a rectangular electronic component or enclosure with mounting holes and internal structure (no text or symbols)

Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processor

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Note: All graphics, drawings, and pictures shown in this manual are for illustration only. The components that came with your machine may or may not look exactly the same as those shown in this manual.

Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly

The processor socket assembly contains 1) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket.

  1. Intel Processor

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a mechanical component or housing (no text or symbols)
  1. Narrow processor clip (the plastic processor package carrier used for the CPU)

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a mechanical bracket or frame structure (no text or symbols)
  1. Dust Cover

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natural_image Line drawing of a microprocessor base with mounting holes and a central chip (no text or symbols)
  1. CPU Socket

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a mechanical housing component with mounting holes and internal mesh structure (no text or symbols)

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Note: Be sure to cover the CPU socket with the dust cover when the CPU is not installed.

Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor.

  1. Heatsink

  2. Narrow processor clip

  3. Intel Processor

Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a computer processor housing with heatsink and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly

To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below.

  1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip. Also locate notch B and notch C on the processor clip.

  2. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle on the substrate of the CPU. Also, locate notch B and notch C on the CPU as shown below.

  3. Align pin 1 (the triangle on the substrate) of the CPU with pin 1 (the triangle) of the narrow processor clip. Once they are aligned, carefully insert the CPU into the processor clip by sliding notch B of the CPU into notch B of the processor clip, and sliding notch C of the CPU into notch C of the processor clip.

  4. Examine all corners of the CPU to ensure that it is properly seated on the processor clip. Once the CPU is securely attached to the processor clip, the processor package assembly is created.

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Note: Please exercise extreme caution when handling the CPU. Do not touch the CPU LGA-lands to avoid damaging the LGA-lands or the CPU. Be sure to wear ESD gloves when handling components.

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["CPU (Upside Down) w/CPU LGA Lands up"] --> B["A"]
    B --> C["B"]
    C --> D["A"]
    D --> E["C"]
    E --> F["C"]
    F --> G["C"]
    G --> H["B"]
    H --> I["A"]
    I --> J["B"]
    J --> K["A"]
    K --> L["B"]
    L --> M["A"]
    M --> N["B"]
    N --> O["A"]
    O --> P["B"]
    P --> Q["A"]
    Q --> R["B"]
    R --> S["A"]
    S --> T["B"]
    T --> U["A"]
    U --> V["B"]
    V --> W["A"]
    W --> X["B"]
    X --> Y["A"]
    Y --> Z["B"]
    Z --> AA["A"]
    AA --> AB["B"]
    AB --> AC["A"]
    AC --> AD["B"]
    AD --> AE["A"]
    AE --> AF["B"]
    AF --> AG["A"]
    AG --> AH["B"]
    AH --> AI["A"]
    AI --> AJ["B"]
    AJ --> AK["A"]
    AK --> AL["B"]
    AL --> AM["A"]
    AM --> AN["B"]

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text_image Allow Notch C to latch on to CPU C B Allow Notch B to latch on to CPU A

Processor Package Carrier (w/CPU mounted on the Processor Clip)

Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).

  1. Locate "1" on the heatsink label and the triangular corner next to it on the heatsink. With your index finger pressing against the screw at this triangular corner, carefully hold and turn the heatsink upside down with the thermal-grease side facing up. Remove the protective thermal film if present, and apply the proper amount of the thermal grease as needed. (Skip this step if you have a new heatsink because the necessary thermal grease is pre-applied in the factory.)

  2. Holding the processor package assembly at the center edge, turn it upside down. With the thermal-grease side facing up, locate the hollow triangle located at the corner of the processor carrier assembly ("a" in the graphic). Note a larger hole and plastic mounting clicks located next to the hollow triangle. Also locate another set of mounting clicks and a larger hole at the diagonal corner of the same (reverse) side of the processor carrier assembly ("b" in the graphic). Non-Fabric CPU and Processor Clip

  3. With the back of heatsink and the reverse side of the processor package assembly facing up, align the triangular corner on the heatsink ("A" in the graphic) against the mounting clips next to the hollow triangle ("a") on the processor package assembly.

  4. Also align the triangular corner ("B") at the diagonal side of the heatsink with the corresponding clips on the processor package assembly ("b").

  5. Once the mounting clips on the processor package assembly are properly aligned with the corresponding holes on the back of heatsink, securely attach the heatsink to the processor package assembly by snapping the mounting clips at the proper places on the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM).

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text_image Non-Fabric CPU and Processor Clip (Upside Down) Triangle on the CPU Triangle on the Processor Clip Heatsink (Upside Down) On Locations of (C, D), the notches snap onto the heat sink's mounting holes On Locations (A, B), the notches snap onto the heatsink's sides Make sure Mounting Notches snap into place

Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation

This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P socket), and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a computer processor casing with visible internal components and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

CPU Socket w/Dust Cover On

Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket

Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket, exposing the CPU socket and socket pins as shown on the illustration below.

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Note: Do not touch the socket pins to avoid damaging them, causing the CPU to malfunction.

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text_image Dusk Cover Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket. Do not touch the socket pins! Socket Pins CPU Socket

Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

  1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 27, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.
  2. Locate the triangle (pin 1) on the CPU socket, and locate the triangle (pin 1) at the corner of the PHM that is closest to "1." (If you have difficulty locating pin 1 of the PHM, turn the PHM upside down. With the LGA-lands side facing up, you will note the hollow triangle located next to a screw at the corner. Turn the PHM right side up, and you will see a triangle marked on the processor clip at the same corner of hollow triangle.)
  3. Carefully align pin 1 (the triangle) on the PHM against pin 1 (the triangle) on the CPU socket.
  4. Once they are properly aligned, insert the two diagonal oval holes on the heatsink into the guiding posts.
  5. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, install four screws into the mounting holes on the socket to securely attach the PHM onto the motherboard starting with the screw marked "1" (in the sequence of 1, 2, 3, and 4).

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Note: Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws to avoid damaging the LGA-lands and the processor.

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text_image Oval C Oval D Large Guiding Post Small Guiding Post Printed Triangle Mounting the Processor Heatsink Module into the CPU socket (on the motherboard) T30 Torx Driver Use a torque of 12 lbf·in #1 #2 #3 Tighten the screws in the sequence of 1, 2, 3, 4 (top 3 quarter view)

Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard

Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet.

  1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1).

  2. After all four screws are removed, wiggle the PHM gently and pull it up to remove it from the socket.

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Note: To properly remove the processor heatsink module, be sure to loosen and remove the screws on the PHM in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1 as shown below.

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text_image Removing the screws in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 Printed Triangle on Motherboard CPU Socket After removing the screws, lift the Processor Heatsink Module off the CPU socket.

2.4 Memory Support and Installation

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Notes: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any damage.

Memory Support

The motherboard supports up to 3TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), and Registered DIMM (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 12 slots (*Note 1 below).

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Notes: *1. Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 2. 16Gb-based memory modules are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only.

General Memory Population Requirements

  1. Be sure to use the memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard. Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.
  2. Using unbalanced memory topology such as populating two DIMMs in one channel while populating one DIMM in another channel on the same motherboard will result in reduced memory performance.
  3. Populating memory slots with a pair of DIMM modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

DDR4 Memory Support for Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

DDR4 Memory Support
TypeRanks Per DIMM & Data WidthDIMM Capacity (GB)Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots Per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs Per Channel (DPC)
1 Slot Per Channel 2 SlotsPer Channel
DRAM Density1DPC (1-DIMM Per Channel)1DPC (1-DIMM Per Channel)2DPC (2-DIMM Per Channel)
4Gb* 8Gb1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V
RDIMM SRx44GB 8GB 2666 26662666
RDIMM SRx88GB 16GB 2666 26662666
RDIMM DRx88GB 16GB 2666 26662666
RDIMM DRx416GB 32GB 2666 26662666
RDIMM 3DsQRX4N/A2H-64GB266626662666
RDIMM 3Ds8RX4N/A4H-128GB266626662666
LRDIMM QRx432GB64GB 2666 26662666
LRDIMM 3DsQRX4N/A2H-64GB266626662666
LRDIMM 3Ds8Rx4N/A4H-128GB266626662666

DDR4 Memory Support for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

DDR4 Memory Support
TypeRanks Per DIMM & Data WidthDIMM Capacity (GB)Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots Per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs Per Channel (DPC)
1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel
DRAM Density1DPC (1-DIMM Per Channel)1DPC (1-DIMM Per Channel)2DPC (2-DIMM Per Channel)
4Gb 8Gb16Gb 1.2 V1.2 V
RDIMM SRx44GB 8GB 16GB 293329332933
RDIMM SRx88GB 16GB 32GB 293329332933
RDIMM DRx88GB 16GB 32GB 293329332933
RDIMM DRx416GB32GB64GB2933
RDIMM 3DsQRX4N/A2H-64GB2H-128GB293329332933
RDIMM 3Ds8RX4N/A4H-128GB4H-256GB293329332933
LRDIMMQRx432GB64GB128GB293329332933
LRDIMM 3DsQRX4N/A2H-64GB2H-128GB293329332933
LRDIMM 3Ds8Rx4N/A4H-128GB4H-256GB293329332933

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Notes: 1. 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per-channel (2DPC) configuration can be achieved by using memory purchased from Supermicro. 2. Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 3. 16Gb-based memory modules are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only.

DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance

For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules.

Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration

Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations
Parameters Possible Values
Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)
DIMM Type RDIMM (w/ECC), 3DS RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS LRDIMM
DIMM Construction non-3DS RDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (2Rx4), C (1Rx4), D (1Rx8), E (2Rx8)3DS RDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (4Rx4)non-3DS LRDIMM Raw Cards: D/E (4Rx4)3DS LRDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (8Rx4)

DIMM Mixing Guidelines

General DIMM Mixing Guidelines
DIMM Mixing Rules
All DIMMs must be all DDR4 DIMMs.x4 and x8 DIMMs can be mixed in the same channel.Mixing of LRDIMMs and RDIMMs is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, and across different sockets.Mixing of non-3DS and 3DS LRDIMM is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, and across different sockets.
Mixing of DIMM Types within a Channel
DIMM Types RDIMM LRDIMM 3DS LRDIMM
RDIMM Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed
LRDIMMNot Allowed Allowed Not Allowed
3DS LRDIMMNot AllowedNot AllowedAllowed

DIMM Population Table

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Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards.

Memory Population Table for the Motherboard Using Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

Memory Population Tables for X11DP Motherboards w/12 DIMM Slots
When 1 CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence
1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1
1 CPU & 2 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1
1 CPU & 3 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1
1 CPU & 4 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1
1 CPU & 5 DIMMs(Unbalanced: not recommended)CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1
1 CPU & 6 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1
When 2 CPUs are used: Memory Population Sequence
2 CPUs & 2 DIMMsCPU1: P1-DIMMA1CPU2: P2-DIMMA1
2 CPUs & 4 DIMMsCPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1
2 CPUs & 6 DIMMsCPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1
2 CPUs & 8 DIMMsCPU1: P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1CPU2: P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1
2 CPUs & 10 DIMMsCPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1CPU2: P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1
2 CPUs & 12 DIMMsCPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1

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Note: Please refer to the Memory Configuration User Guide for the X11 UP/DP/MP Motherboards that is posted on our website for detailed information on memory support for this motherboard.

Memory Rank Sparing Tables for the X11DP Motherboards (w/12 Slots)

Dual Rank Memory Rank Sparing (16GB DIMM)
Memory Population Total RAM Detected
One Rank Configuration Two Rank Configuration
A1 8GB 8GB
A1+B1 16GB 16GB
A1+B1+C1 24GB 24GB
A1+B1+C1+D1 32GB 32GB
A1+B1+C1+D1+E1 40GB 40GB
A1+B1+C1+D1+E1+F1 49GB 49GB
Quad Rank Memory Rank Sparing (64GB DIMM)
Memory Population Total RAM Detected
One Rank Configuration Two Rank Configuration
A1 48GB 32GB
A1+B1 96GB 64GB
A1+B1+C1 144GB 96GB
A1+B1+C1+D1 192GB 128GB
A1+B1+C1+D1+E1 240GB60GB
A1+B1+C1+D1+E1+F1 288GB192GB

DCPMM Memory Population Tables for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors

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Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory.

Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket
Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DINMB1 P1-DIMMC1Channel Config.
AD DCPMM DRAM1 DRAM1 DRAM1 DRAM1 DCPMM 1-1-1
MM DCPMM DRAM1 DRAM1 DRAM1 DRAM1 DCPMM 1-1-1
AD + MM DCPMM DRAM3 DRAM3 DRAM3 DRAM3 DCPMM 1-1-1
Legend(for the table above)
DDR4 TypeCapacity
DRAM1RDIMM3DS RDIMMLRDIMM3DS LRDIMMRefer to Validation Matrix (DDR4 DIMMs validated with DCPMM) below.
DRAM2RDIMM --
DRAM3RDIMM3DS RDIMMLRDIMM-

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Note: DDR4 single rank x8 is not available for DCPMM Memory Mode or App-Direct Mode.

Legend(for the first table above)
Capacity
DCPMMAny Capacity (Uniformly for all channels for a given configuration)
  • Mode definitions: AD=App Direct Mode, MM=Memory Mode, AD+MM=Mixed Mode
  • For MM, general DDR4-to-DCPMM ratio is between 1:4 and 1:16. Excessive capacity for DCPMM can be used for AD.
  • For each individual population, rearrangements between channels are allowed as long as the resulting population is compliant with the X11 memory population rules for the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors.
  • For each individual population, please use the same DDR4 DIMM in all slots.
  • For each individual population, sockets are normally symmetric with exceptions for 1 DCPMM per socket and 1 DCPMM per node case. Currently, DCPMM modules operate at 2666 MHz.
  • No mixing of DCPMM and NVMDIMMs within the same platform is allowed.
  • This DCPMM population guide targets a balanced DCPMM-to-DRAM-cache ratio in MM and MM + AD modes.
Validation Matrix (DDR4 DIMMs Validated w/DCPMM)
DIMM TypeRanks Per DIMM & Data Width (Stack)DIMM Capacity (GB)
DRAM Density
4Gb8Gb
RDIMM1Rx48GB16GB
2Rx88GB16GB
2Rx416GB32GB
LRDIMM4Rx4N/A64GB
LRDIMM 3DS8Rx4 (4H)N/A128GB

DIMM Installation

  1. Please follow the instructions given in the previous section to install the DIMM modules on the motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard.
  2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
  3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot.
  4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the ends of the slot.
  5. Use two thumbs together to press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
  6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot.

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text_image Press both ends straight down into the memory slot.

DIMM Module Removal

Press the release tabs on both ends of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module from the socket as shown in the drawing on the right.

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Warnings: 1. Please do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the DIMM module or the DIMM socket. 2. Please handle DIMM modules with care. Carefully follow all the instructions given on Page 1 of this chapter to avoid ESD-related damages done to your memory modules or components.

2.5 Front Panel I/O Ports and Connectors

See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports and connectors on the front panel of the motherboard.

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Front Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions
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Front Panel I/O Ports
No.Description No. Description
1.SIOM (Super I/O Module) Slot 5. UID (Unit Identifier)
2.VGA Port 6. Dedicated IPMI_LAN
3.USB 0 (USB 3.0) 7. Power Switch (Power-on/Power-Off switch)
4.USB 1 (USB 3.0)

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are two USB 3.0 port (USB 0/1) on the I/O front panel. Please refer to the table below for pin-out definitions.

IPMI\_LAN

A dedicated IPMI LAN port, which is supported by the AST 2500 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) is located next to the power switch on the front panel. This ethernet port accepts an RJ45 type cable. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.

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Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator

A Unit Identifier (UID) switch, located on the front panel, and the UID LED (UIDLED1), located next to the UID switch on the motherboard, provide easy identification of a system that may be in need of service. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED will be turned on. Press the switch again to turn off the UID LED. Please note that the UID switch can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information, 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 Button In
UID LEDPin Definitions
ColorStatus
Blue: On Unit Identified

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  1. UID Switch
  2. UID LED (on the motherboard)

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Super I/O Module (SIOM)

A Supermicro proprietary SIOM (Super I/O Module) connector, supported by CPU1, is located at SIOM in your system. This SIOM slot supports PCI-E 3.0x 16 add-on cards. Connect your PCI-E devices via appropriate cables to this slot for PCI-E I/O support. For your system to work properly, please use the PCI-E devices that are fully compliant with the PCI-E standard only. See the graphics below for the location of the SIOM slot.

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Power Switch

A power switch is located next to the IPMI_LAN on the front panel. Press this switch to turn on or turn off the system power.

Serial Port

A COM port (JCOM1) port is located near the front panel on the motherboard. This COM port provides serial communication support. See the layout below for the location.

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text_image 1. Power Switch 2. COM Port

2.6 Connectors and Headers

8-Pin Power Connectors for Power Adaptor Cards

Two 8-pin 12V power connectors, located at JPW1/JPW2, are used to provide main power to your system via power adaptor cards. Connect appropriate power cables to JPW1/JPW2 and the power adaptor cards to supply power to your system. See the table below for pin definitions.

12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 - 4 Ground
5 - 8 +12V

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  1. JPW1
  2. JPW2

Auxiliary Power Connector

The Auxiliary power connector is located at JPW3. Connect an appropriate power cable to JPW3 and a power adaptor card to provide power to your devices. See the table below for pin definitions.

Auxiliary Power ConnectorPin Definitions
Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition
1 P5VSTBY 2 P5V_STBY
3 SMBCLK_P12V_HS 4 SCL_PMB_R
5 SMBDAT_P12V_HS 6 SDA_PMB_R
7 PS_ON_N_PWR 8 PS_PMBUS_ALERT_N
10 Ground

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  1. JPW3

8-Pin HDD Power Connectors

Two 8-pin HDD power connectors, located at HDD_PWR1/2, provide power to HDD devices. Connect appropriate power cables to use HDD power connectors. See the table below for pin definitions.

8-pin Power HDD_PWR1/2Pin Definitions
Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition
1 Ground 2 P12V
2 Ground 4 P12V
3 Ground 6 P5V
4 Ground 10 P5V

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  1. HDD_PWR1
  2. HDD_PWR2

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4-Pin HDD Power Connectors

In addition to 8-pin HDD power connectors, there are two 4-pin HDD power connectors (HDD_PWR3/4) on the motherboard. Connect appropriate power cables to these connectors to supply power to your HDD devices. See the table below for pin definitions.

4-pin Power HDD_PWR3/4Pin Definitions
Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition
1 NA 3 P12V
2 Ground 4 P5V

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  1. HDD_PWR3
  2. HDD_PWR4

Onboard Fan Headers

Four 4-pin fan headers (FAN1-FAN4) are located on the motherboard to provide CPU/system cooling. These fan headers support both 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans; however, onboard fan speed control is available only when all 4-pin fans are used in your system. Fan speed control is supported by a thermal management setting in the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller). See the table below for pin definitions.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM Control

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  1. FAN1
  2. FAN2
  3. FAN3
  4. FAN4

NVMe Connectors

Four NVMe connectors (NVME0/NVME1/NVME2/NVME3), supported by CPU2, can be used for PCI-E high-speed storage devices. For the locations of onboard NVMe connectors, please refer to the layout below.

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Note: When installing an NVMe device on a motherboard, please be sure to connect the first NVMe port (NVME0) first for your system to work properly.

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  1. NVME0
  2. NVME1
  3. NVME2
  4. NVME3

VROC RAID Key Header

A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. Install a VROC RAID Key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below. Please refer to the layout below for the location of JRK1.

Intel RAID Key Pin Definitions
PinsDefinition
1GND
2PU 3.3V Stdby
3GND
4PCH RAID KEY

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text_image VROC Key VROC Key Header (JRK1)

Note: The graphics contained in this user's manual are for illustration only. The components installed in your system may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.

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  1. VROC RAIDKey

TPM/Port 80 Header

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 card, which is available from Supermicro. A TPM/Port 80 module is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. See the layout below for the location of the TPM header.

  1. TPM/Port 80 Header

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PCI-E/SATA M.2 Hybrid Slots

This motherboard has two PCI-E/SATA Hybrid M.2 slots located at M.2-HC0 (J30)/M.2-HC1 (J31). The M.2, formerly known as "Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF)", replaces a mini PCI-E/SATA device and supports a variety of card sizes. M.2 offers increased functionality and improved spatial efficiency. The M.2 sockets located on the motherboard support PCI-E 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s)/SATA SSD cards in the 2260, 2280, and 22110 form factors.

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1.M.2-HC0 (J30) (supported by CPU1)

2.M.2-HC1 (J31) (supported by CPU1)

I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports

Two (I-SATA) connectors and one S-SATA connector, supported by Intel PCH, are located on the motherboard. The two (I-)SATA connectors provide eight SATA 3.0 connections (I-SATA 0-3, 4-7), while the S-SATA connector provides four S-SATA 3.0 (S-SATA 0-3) connections. See the layout below for SATA connections.

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  1. I-SATA0-3
  2. I-SATA4-7
  3. S-SATA0-3

2.7 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.

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

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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.

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Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.

Do not use the PW ON connector to clear CMOS.

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JBT1 contact pads

  1. Clear CMOS

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ME Manufacturing Mode

Close pins 1 and 2 of JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the ME Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. See the table below for jumper settings.

ME Manufacturing ModeJumper Settings
Jumper SettingDefinition
Pins 1-2Normal (Default)
Pins 2-3Manufacturing Mode
  1. ME Manufacturing Mode

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Watch Dog

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

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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 (default)
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

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text_image Floor plan diagram of a computer system with labeled CPU ports and hardware components
  1. Watch Dog

2.8 LED Indicators

Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs

A dedicated IPMI LAN, supported by the BMC, is located on the I/O front panel of the motherboard. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. See the table below for more information.

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text_image IPMI LAN Link LED Activity LED IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right) Color State Definition Link (Left) Green: Solid 100 Mbps Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active

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HDD Activity LED

An HDD Activity LED is located at HDD_LED1 on the on the motherboard. When this LED is blinking, your hard drive devices are active. See the table below for the LED status.

HDD Activity LED Indicator
LED LED State Definition
HDD_LED1 Blinking: Green HDD: Active

BMC Heartbeat LED

LEDM1 on the I/O front panel is used as the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is normal. See the table below for the LED status.

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  1. HDD Activity LED
  2. BMC Heartbeat LED

Failure LED

When the Failure LED, located at Failure_LED1, is on, an incident of overheating, and/or fan failure has occurred. Please check your system to resolve the situation.

Failure LED Indicator
LEDLED StateDefinition
Failure_LED1On: RedOverheating, and/or Fan Failure

CPLD Heartbeat LED

When the CPLD Heartbeat LED, located at LE1, is blinking green, the onboard CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is normal. See the table below for the LED status.

CPLD Heartbeat LED Indicator
LEDLED StateDefinition
LE1Blinking: GreenCPLD: Normal

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text_image Floor plan diagram of a computer system with labeled components and CPU ports
  1. Failure LED
  2. CPLD Heartbeat LED

PCI-E/SATA M.2 Hybrid Slot Activity LEDs (LED3/LED4)

The Activity LED indicators for the onboard PCI-E/SATA M.2 hybrid slots (M.2-HC0/ M.2-HC1) are located at LED3 and LED4. When these LED indicators are blinking, these M.2 hybrid slots are active. See the table below for details.

Activiy LED Indicator for PCI-E/SATA M.2 Slots
LEDLED StateDefinition
LED3Blinking: GreenPCI-E/SATA M.2 Slot1 (M.2-HC0-J30): Active
LED4Blinking: GreenPCI-E/SATA M.2 Slot2 (M.2-HC1-J31): Active

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text_image Diagram of a computer motherboard layout showing CPU1 and CPU2 chips with labeled components and connectors
  1. LED3

  2. LED4

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

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

Before Power On

  1. Make sure that the power connector is connected to your power supply.
  2. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and chassis.
  3. Disconnect all cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and mouse.
  4. Remove all add-on cards.
  5. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as recommended by the manufacturer. To avoid possible explosion, do not install the CMOS battery upside down.

No Power

  1. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and the chassis.
  2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
  3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
  4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
  5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

System Boot Failure

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

  1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker if the onboard speaker is available.

  2. If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.

  3. If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1). Refer to chapter 2.
  4. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Make sure that system power is on and that memory error beeps are activated.
  5. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system boots, check for bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure in this Chapter.

Memory Errors

  1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.
  2. Confirm that you are using the correct memory modules. Also, it is recommended that you use the same memory type and speed for all DIMMs in the system. See Section 2.4 for memory details.
  3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots and noting the results.
  4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.

Losing the System's Setup Configuration

  1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information.
  2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
  3. If the above steps do not fix the setup configuration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.

When the System Becomes Unstable

A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following:

  1. CPU/UEFI BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest UEFI BIOS installed in your system.
  2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.

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Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http://www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates.

  1. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.

  2. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and CPU/system fans, etc., work properly. Check the hardware monitoring settings in the IPMI to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it is not on.

  3. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our website for more information on the minimum power configuration requirements.

  4. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.

B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following:

  1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD.

  2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working properly.

  3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly. Replace a bad component with a good one.

  5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several items at the same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.

  6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the

component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the old system has problems.

3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  1. Please review the 'Troubleshooting Procedures' and 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website before contacting Technical Support.
  2. UEFI BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all UEFI BIOS can be flashed. It is depending on the modifications to the boot block codes.
  3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting us for technical support:

  4. Motherboard model and PCB revision number

  5. UEFI BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up)
  6. System configuration

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

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

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: This motherboard supports up to 3TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), and Registered DIMM (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 12 slots.

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*Note: Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory.

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

Answer: The instant power off function is controlled by the Power Button mode in the Advanced setting in the BIOS. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard can be instantly powered off as long as the BIOS is in control of the system. When the Standby or Suspend feature is enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such as during memory count (the first screen that appears when the system is turned on), the momentary on/off switch must be held for more than four seconds to shut down the system. This feature is required to implement the ACPI features on the motherboard.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Please refer to the following section for the instructions on how to update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.

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Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell?

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Note: We do not recommend that you update your BIOS if you are not experiencing a BIOS-related problem. If you need to update your BIOS, please follow the steps below to properly update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.

  1. Download and save the BIOS update package to your computer.
  2. Extract the files from the UEFI folder of the BIOS package to a USB stick.

Note: The USB stick doesn't have to be bootable; however, it has to be formatted with the FAT/FAT32 file system.

  1. Insert the USB stick into a USB port, boot to the UEFI Built-In Shell, and enter the following commands to start the BIOS update:

Shell> fs0:

fs0:> cd UEFI

  1. The FLASH.NSH script will compare the Flash Descriptor Table (FDT) code in the new BIOS with the existing one in the motherboard:

a. If a different FDT is found

  • A new file, STARTUP.NSH, will be created, and the system will automatically reboot in 10 seconds without you pressing any key. BIOS will be updated after the system reboots.
  • You can also press to force an immediate system reboot to shorten the process. During system reboot, press the key to invoke the boot menu and boot into the build-in UEFI Shell. Your BIOS will be updated automatically.

b. If the FDT is the same

- BIOS update will be immediately performed without a system reboot initiated.

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

  1. Perform an A/C power cycle after the message indicating the BIOS update has completed.
  2. Go to the BIOS setup utility, and restore the BIOS settings.

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

  1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
  2. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
  3. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Battery Installation

To install an onboard battery, follow the steps below:

  1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
  2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.
  3. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.
  4. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

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

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text_image LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER OR LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

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

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

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from any motherboard failure caused by alteration, misuse, abuse, improper handling or maintenance of products.

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

Chapter 4

UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DPFF-SNR 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 the BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the key while the system is booting up. (In most cases, the key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen; however, in other cases, other hot keys, such as , , may be used for this purpose.) 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. (Please note that BIOS has default text messages built in, and 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.

4.2 Main Setup

When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will see 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.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Loss IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit System Date [Tue 07/30/2019] System Time [22:25:38] Supermicro X110FFF-GN? BIOS Version 3.1 Build Date 05/06/2019 CPLD Version 01.61.19 Memory Information Total Memory 196608 MB Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Default Ranges: Year: 1998-9999 Months: 1-12 Days: Dependent on month Range of Years may vary. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1875. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Date/System Time

Use this feature to change the system date and time. To change system date and time settings, please highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys and 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.

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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 the BIOS build date after the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset.

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BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

CPLD Version

This feature displays the version of the CPLD (Complex-Programmable Logical Device) used in the system.

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press to access the submenu items:

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Log IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit ► Boot Feature ► CPU Configuration ► Chipset Configuration ► Server KE Information ► PCI DATA Configuration ► PCH sSATA Configuration ► PCIe/PCI/PrP Configuration ► Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port Console Redirection ► ACPI Settings ► Trusted Computing ► HTTP BOOT Configuration ► TLS Authenticate Configuration ► LSCSI Configuration ► Driver Health Boot Feature Configuration Page +: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt: F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1275. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen between displaying POST messages or the OEM logo at 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.

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Note: POST message is always displayed regardless of the item setting.

Option ROM Messages

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM display settings. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display mode 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 Num Lock key. The options are Off and On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

INT19 Trap Response

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

Re-try Boot

When EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Boot is selected, the system BIOS will automatically reboot the system from an EFI boot device after an initial boot failure. Select Legacy Boot to allow the BIOS to automatically reboot the system from a Legacy boot device after an initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Install Windows 7 USB Support

Select Enabled to install Windows 7 and the XHCI drivers for USB keyboard/mouse support. After you've installed the Windows 7 and XHCI drivers, be sure to set this feature to "Disabled" (default). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O Port 61h-Bit 4 emulation support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

Select Enabled to allow the Watch Dog timer to reboot the system when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Restore on AC Power Loss

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

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override 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.

▶CPU Configuration

Warning: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction.

▶Processor Configuration

The following CPU information will be displayed:

  • Processor BSP Revision
  • Processor Socket
  • Processor ID
  • Processor Frequency
  • Processor Max Ratio
  • Processor Min Ratio
  • Microcode Revision
  • L1 Cache RAM
  • L2 Cache RAM
  • L3 Cache RAM
  • Processor 0 Version
  • Processor 1 Version

Hyper-Threading (ALL)

Select Enable to use Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

Core Enabled

Use this feature to enable or disable CPU cores in the processor specified by the user. Use the <+> key and the <-> key on the keyboard to set the desired number of CPU cores you want to enable in a processor. Please note that the maximum of 16 CPU cores are currently available in each CPU package for this system. The default setting is 0.

Monitor/Mwait

Select Enable to support Monitor and Mwait, which are two instructions in Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSE3), to improve synchronization between multiple threads for CPU performance enhancement. The options are Auto, Enable, and Disable.

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

Select Enable for Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor, damaging the system during a virus attack. The options are Enable and Disable. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.)

Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when two processors are installed on the motherboard)

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow multiple workloads to share the same set of common resources. On shared virtualized hardware, various workloads (or tasks) can co-exist, sharing the same resources, while functioning in full independence from each other, and migrating freely across multi-level infrastructures and scale as needed. The settings are Enable and Disable.

PPIN Control

Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The options are Unlock/Enable and Lock/Disable.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If this feature is set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefect data from the main system memory to Level 2 cache to help expedite data transaction for memory performance enhancement. The options are Disable and Enable.

Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select Disable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options are Disable and Enable. (Note: Reboot the system for the changes you've made to take effect. Refer to Intel's website for detailed information.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If this feature is set to Enable, the DCU (Data Cache Unit) streamer prefetcher will prefetch data streams from the cache memory to the DCU (Data Cache Unit) to speed up data accessing and processing to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

DCU IP Prefetcher

This feature allows the system to use the sequential load history, which is based on the instruction pointer of previous loads, to determine whether the system will prefetch additional lines. The options are Enable and Disable.

LLC Prefetch

If this feature is set to Enable, LLC (hardware cache) prefetching on all threads will be supported. The options are Disable and Enable.

Extended APIC (Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)

Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth. When this feature is set to Enable, the APIC ID will be expanded from 8 bits to 16 bits to provide 512 APIDs to each thread to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

AES-NI

Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶Advanced Power Management Configuration

Power Technology

Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom.

Power Performance Tuning (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)

Select BIOS Controls EPB to allow the system BIOS to configure the Power-Performance Tuning Bias setting. The options are BIOS Controls EPB and OS Controls EPB.

ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG mode (ENERGY PERFORMANCE BIAS CONFIGURATION Mode) (Available when "Power Performance Tuning" is set to BIOS Controls EPB)

Use this feature to configure the optimal operation setting for your machine by achieving the desired system performance level and energy saving (efficiency) level at the same time. Select Maximum Performance to maximize system performance to its highest potential; however, this may consume maximal amount of power as energy is needed to fuel the processor frequency. Select Power to minimize power use; however, system performance will be impacted as the result of power saving. The options are Maximum Performance, Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Power, and Power.

▶CPU P State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)

SpeedStep (P-States)

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel's website for detailed information. The options are Disable and Enable.

*If SpeedStep is set to Enable and the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP 8260Y/6240Y/4214Y Processors are Used, the following items will display:

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Config (Configuring) TDP (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable and when the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP 8260Y/6240Y/4214Y Processors are Used)

This feature allows the user to configure the maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power) level for the system. The TDP level is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chassis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing. The options are Normal, Level 1 and Level 2.

Intel Speed Select (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable and when the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP 8260Y/6240Y/4214Y Processors are Used)

This feature allows the user to configure up to two additional base frequency settings for the processors used in your system as shown in the display below. The options are Base, Config (Configuration) 1 and Config (Configuration) 2.

Activate PBF (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable and when the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP 6252N/6230N/5218N Processors are Used)

Select Enable to support Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF), which will increase the base frequency on high-priority cores and decrease the base frequency on low-priority cores to improve CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

Configure PBF (Available when Activate PBF is set to Enable)

Select Enable to allow the BIOS to configure high priority CPU cores as Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF) so that software programs do not have to configure the PBF settings. This feature is available when it is supported by the CPUs used in the system. The options are Enable and Disable.

EIST PSD Function (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable)

Use this feature to configure the processor's P-State coordination settings. During a P-State, the voltage and frequency of the processor will be reduced when it is in operation. This

makes the processor more energy efficient, resulting in further energy gains. The options are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW-ANY.

Turbo Mode (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable)

Select enable to allow the CPU to operate at the manufacturer-defined turbo speed by increasing CPU clock frequency. This feature is available when it is supported by the CPUs used in the system. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Hardware PM (Power Management) State Control (Available when "Power Technology" is set to Custom)

Hardware P-States

If this feature is set to Disable, system hardware will choose a P-state setting for the system based on an OS request. If this feature is set to Native Mode, hardware will choose a P-state setting based on the OS guidance. If this feature is set to Native Mode with No Legacy Support, system hardware will choose a P-state setting independently without OS guidance. The options are Disable, Native Mode, Out of Band Mode, and Native Mode with No Legacy Support.

▶CPU C State Control

Autonomous Core C-State

Select Enable to support Autonomous Core C-State control which will allow the processor core to control its C-State setting automatically and independently. The options are Disable and Enable.

CPU C6 Report (Available when Autonomous Core C-State is set to Disable)

Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 state (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 state, power to all caches is turned off. The options are Auto, Enable, and Disable.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E) (Available when Autonomous Core C-State is set to Disable)

Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing CPU's clock cycles and reduce voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Package C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)

Package C State

This feature is used to optimize and reduce CPU package power consumption in idle mode. Please note that the changes you've made in this setting will affect all CPU cores or the circuits of the entire system. The options are C0/C1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, No Limit, and Auto.

▶CPU T State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)

Software Controlled T-States

If this feature is set to Enable, CPU throttling settings will be supported by the software of the system. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶Chipset Configuration

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

▶North Bridge

This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.

▶UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) Configuration

This section displays the following UPI General Configuration information:

• Number of CPU
• Number of Active UPI Link
• Current UPI Link Speed
• Current UPI Link Frequency
• UPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit
• UPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit
• UPI Pci-e Configuration Base/Size

Degrade Precedence

Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.

Select Enable for the system BIOS to enable Link L0p support which will allow the CPU to reduce the UPI links from full width to half width in the event when the CPU's workload is low in an attempt to save power. This feature is available for the system that uses Intel processors with UPI technology support. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

Note: You can change the performance settings for non-standard applications by using this parameter. It is recommended that the default settings be used for standard applications.

Select Enable for the BIOS to activate Link L1 support which will power down the UPI links to save power when the system is idle. This feature is available for the system that uses Intel processors with UPI technology support. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

Note: Link L1 is an excellent feature for an idle system. L1 is used during Package C-States when its latency is hidden by other components during a wakeup.

IO Directory Cache (IODC)

Select Enable for the IODC (I/O Directory Cache) to generate snoops instead of generating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores). Select Auto for the IODC to generate snoops (instead of memory lockups) for WCiLF (Cores). The options are Disable, Auto, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WCiLF.

SNC

Select Enable to use "Sub NUMA Clustering" (SNC), which supports full SNC (2-cluster) interleave and 1-way IMC interleave. Select Auto for 1-cluster or 2-cluster support depending on the status of IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) Interleaving. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

XPT Prefetch

Select Enable for XPT (Extended Prediction Table) Prefetch support which will allow an LLC request to be duplicated and sent to an appropriate memory controller based on the recent LLC history to reduce latency. The options are Enable, and Disable.

KTI Prefetch

If this feature is set to Enable, the KTI prefetcher will preload the L1 cache with data deemed relevant to allow the memory read to start earlier on a DDR bus in an effort to reduce latency. The options are Enable and Disable.

Local/Remote Threshold

Use this feature to set the threshold for the Interrupt Request (IRQ) signals, which handle hardware interruptions. The options are Disable, Auto, Low, Medium, and High.

Stale AtoS (A to S)

The in-memory directory has three states: I, A, and S states. The I (-invalid) state indicates that the data is clean and does not exist in the cache of any other sockets. The A (-snoop All) state indicates that the data may exist in another socket in an exclusive or modified state. The S state (-Shared) indicates that the data is clean and may be shared in the caches across one or more sockets. When the system is performing "read" on the memory and if the directory line is in A state, we must snoop all other sockets because another socket may have the line in a modified state. If this is the case, a "snoop" will return the modified data. However, it may be the case that a line "reads" in an A state, and all the snoops come back with a "miss". This can happen if another socket reads the line earlier and then has silently dropped it from its cache without modifying it. If the "Stale AtoS" feature is enabled, a line will transition to the S state when the line in the A state returns only snoop misses. That way, subsequent reads to the line will encounter it in the S state and will not have to snoop, saving the latency and snoop bandwidth. Stale "AtoS" may be beneficial in a workload where there are many cross-socket reads. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

LLC Dead Line Alloc

Select Enable to opportunistically fill the deadlines in the LLC. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto.

Isoc Mode

Select Enable to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for the Virtualization Technology. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

▶Memory Configuration

Integrated Memory Controller (IMC)

Enforce POR (Plan of Record)

Select POR to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 memory frequency and voltage programming. The options are POR and Disable.

PPR Type

Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4 Technology. PPR provides additional spare capacity within a DDR4 DRAM module that is used to replace faulty cell areas detected during system boot. PPR offers two types of memory repairs. Soft Post Package Repair (sPPR) provides a quick, temporary fix on a raw element in a bank group of a DDR4 DRAM device, while hard Post Package Repair (hPPR) will take a longer time to provide a permanent repair on a raw element. The options are Auto, Soft PPR, Hard PPR, and PPR Disabled.

Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2400, 2666, and 2933. (Note: Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU.)

Data Scrambling for DDR4

Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR4 memory to enhance system performance and security. Select Auto for the default setting of the Memory Reference Code (MRC) to set configure data scrambling for DDR4 setting. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.

tCCD\_L Relaxation

If this feature is set to Auto, SPD (Serial Presence Detect) will automatically override tCCD_L ("Column to Column Delay-Long", or "Command to Command Delay-Long" on the column side) based on memory frequency. If this feature is set to Disable, tCCD_L will be enforced based on the memory frequency. The options are Auto, and Disable.

tRWSR (Read to Write turnaround time for Same Rank) Relaxation

Select Enable to use the same tRWSR DDR timing setting among all memory channels, and in which case, the worst case value among all channels will be used. Select Disable to use different values for the tRWSR DDR timing settings for different channels as trained. The options are Disable, and Enable.

2X Refresh

Select Enable for memory 2X refresh support to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable, and Auto.

Page Policy

Use this feature to set the page policy for onboard memory support. The options are Closed, Adaptive, and Auto.

Enable ADR

Select Enable for ADR (Async DIMM Self-Refresh) support to enhance memory performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

Data Scrambling for NVDIMM

Select Enable to enable data scrambling support for onboard NVDIMM memory to improve system performance and security. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.

Erase-Arm NVDIMMs

If this feature is set to Enable, the function that arms the NVDIMMs for safe operations in the event of a power loss will be removed. The options are Enable and Disable.

Restore NVDIMMs

Select Enable to restore the functionality and the features of NVDIMMs. The options are Enable and Disable.

Interleave NVDIMMs

If this item is set to Enable, all onboard NVDIMM modules will be configured together as a group for the interleave mode. If this item is set to Disable, individual NVDIMM modules will be configured separately for the interleave mode. The options are Enable and Disable.

Reset Trigger ADR (Async DIMM Self-Refresh)

Upon system power loss, an ADR sequence will be triggered to allow ADR to flush the write-protected data buffers in the memory controller and place the DRAM memory in self-refresh mode. When this process is complete, the NVDIMM will then take control of the DRAM memory and transfer the contents to the onboard Flash memory. After the transfer is complete, the NVDIMM goes into a zero power state. The data transferred will be retained for the duration specified by the flash memory. The options are Enable and Disable.

S5 Trigger ADR

Select Enabled to support S5-Triggered ADR to enhance system performance and data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IMC Interleaving

Use this feature to configure interleaving settings for the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller), which will improve memory performance. The options are 1-way Interleave, 2-way Interleave, and Auto.

▶Memory Topology

This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS.

• P1 DIMMA1/DIMMB1/DIMMC1/DIMMD1/DIMME1/DIMMF1
• P2 DIMMA1/DIMMB1/DIMMC1/DIMMD1/DIMME1/DIMMF1

▶Memory RAS (Reliability\_Availability\_Serviceability) Configuration

Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings.

Static Virtual Lockstep Mode

Select Enable to support Static Virtual Lockstep mode to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

Mirror Mode

Use this feature to configure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules installed in the system which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to

increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM.

Memory Rank Sparing

Select Enable to support memory-rank sparing to optimize memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

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Note: This item will not be available when memory mirror mode is set to Mirror Mode 1LM or an AEP device is plugged in.

Correctable Error Threshold

Use this feature to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 512.

Intel Run Sure

Select Enable to use Intel Run Sure Technology which will enhance critical data protection and increase system uptime and resiliency. The options are Enable and Disable.

SDDC Plus One

SDDC (Single Device Data Correction) checks and corrects single-bit or multiple-bit (4-bit max.) memory faults that affect an entire single x4 DRAM device. SDDC Plus One, an enhanced feature to SDDC, copies data stored in a faulty DRAM device to a spare device when an SDDC event has occurred. After the event, the SDDC+1 ECC mode is activated to protect against any additional memory failure caused by a 'single-bit' error in the same memory rank. The options are Enable and Disable. (Note: SDDC or SDDC Plus One is available when it is supported by the processors installed on the motherboard.)

ADDDC (Adaptive Double Device Data Correction) Sparing (Available when Intel Run Sure is set to Disabled)

Select Enable for Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) support, which will not only provide memory error checking and correction but will also prevent the system from issuing a performance penalty before a device fails. Please note that virtual lockstep mode will only start to work for ADDDC after a faulty DRAM module is spared. The options are Enable and Disable.

Patrol Scrub

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected in a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original source). When this feature is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enable and Disable.

Patrol Scrub Interval (Available when Patrol Scrub is set to Enable)

Use this item to specify the number of hours (between 0 to 24) required for the system to complete a full patrol scrubbing. Enter 0 for patrol scrubbing to be performed automatically. The default setting is 24.

▶IIO Configuration

EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Features

When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶CPU1 Configuration/CPU2 Configuration

IOU0 (IIO PCIe Br1)

Use this feature to configure the PCI-E Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

IOU1 (IIO PCIe Br2)

Use this feature to configure the PCI-E Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

IOU2 (IIO PCIe Br3)

Use this feature to configure the PCI-E Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

▶CPU1 PcieBr0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI (Available for CPU 1 Configuration only)

Use this feature to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s)

The following information will be displayed:

• PCI-E Port Link Status
- PCI-E Port Link Max
• PCI-E Port Link Speed

PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size (Available for CPU 1 Configuration only)

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device specified by to user for system performance enhancement. The options are Auto, 128B, and 256B.

▶IOAT Configuration

Disable TPH

TPH (TLP Processing Hint) is used for data-tagging with a destination ID and a few important attributes. It can send critical data to a particular cache without writing through to memory. Select No in this item for TLP Processing Hint support, which will allow a "TPL request" to provide "hints" to help optimize the processing of each transaction occurred in the target memory space. The options are Yes and No.

Prioritize TPH (TLP Processing Hint)

Select Yes to prioritize the TPL requests that will allow the "hints" to be sent to help facilitate and optimize the processing of certain transactions in the system memory. The options are Enable and Disable.

Relaxed Ordering

Select Enable to allow certain transactions to be processed and completed before other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enable and Disable.

ACS (Access Control Services) Control

Select Enable to program Access Control Services to Chipset PCI-E Root Port Bridges. Select Disable to program Access Control Services to all PCI-E Root Port Bridges. The options are Enable and Disable.

Interrupt Remapping

If this feature is set to Enable, I/O DMA transfer remapping and device-generated interrupts will be supported. The options are Enable and Disable.

PassThrough DMA

Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

ATS

Select Enable to enable ATS (Address Translation Services) support for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

Posted Interrupt

Select Enable to support VT_D Posted Interrupt which will allow external interrupts to be sent directly from a direct-assigned device to a client machine in non-root mode to improve virtualization efficiency by simplifying interrupt migration and lessening the need of physical interrupts. The options are Enable and Disable.

Coherency Support (Non-Isoch)

Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

Intel® VMD Technology

This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Technology.

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Notes: 1. After you've enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCI-E slot of your choice, this PCI-E slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCI-E device. To re-activate this slot for PCI-E use, please disable VMD in the BIOS. 2. PCI-E slots and naming differ depending on the PCI-E devices installed on your motherboard.

Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1

VMD Configuration for PStack0/VMD Configuration for PStack1

Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0

Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the root port specified by the user. The options are Enable and Disable.

*If Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 is set to Enable, the following item will display.

VMD Port 1A/VMD Port 1B/VMD Port 1C/VMD Port 1D

Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the PCI-E slot specified by the user. The options are Enable and the Disable.

Hot Plug Capable

Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable.

*If Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1 is set to Enable, the following item will display.

VMD Port 2A/VMD Port 2B/VMD Port 2C/VMD Port 2D

Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the PCI-E slot specified by the user. The options are Enable and the Disable.

Hot Plug Capable

Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable.

Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU2

VMD Configuration for PStack1

Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1

Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the root port specified by the user. The options are Enable and Disable.

*If Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1 is set to Enable, the following item will display.

VMD Port 2A/VMD Port 2B/VMD Port 2C/VMD Port 2D

Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the PCI-E slot specified by the user. The options are Enable and the Disable.

Hot Plug Capable

Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶IIO-PCIE Express Global Options

IIO-PCIE Express Global Options

The section allows the user to configure the following PCI-E global options:

PCI-E Completion Timeout (Global) Disable

Use this feature to select the PCI-E Completion Time-out settings. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port.

▶ South Bridge

The following South Bridge information will display:

  • USB Module Version
  • USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

XHCI Hand-Off

This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCIe PLL SSC

Select Enabled for PCH PCI-E Spread Spectrum Clocking support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶Server ME (Management Engine) Information

This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings.

  • General ME Configuration
    • Oper. (Operational) Firmware Version
    • Backup Firmware Version
    • Recovery Firmware Version
    • ME Firmware Status #1/ME Firmware Status #2

  • Current State

  • Error Code

▶PCH 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

This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enable and Disable.

Configure SATA as (Available when SATA Controller is set to Enable)

Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID. (Note: This item is hidden when the SATA Controller item is set to Disabled.)

SATA HDD Unlock (Available when SATA Controller is set to Enable)

Select Enable to unlock SATA HDD password in the OS. The options are Enable and Disable.

SATA RSTe Boot Info (Available when Configure SATA as is set to RAID)

Select Enable for full int13h support which will allow the system to boot using a device attached to the SATA controller. The options are Disable and Enable.

When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Enable and Disable.

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when Configure SATA as is set to RAID)

Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy.

SATA Port 0 - SATA Port 7

Hot Plug

Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a selected SATA port which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system. The options are Enable and Disable.

Spin Up Device

When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA device installed on the SATA port specified by the user will start a COMRESET initialization when an edge is detected from 0 to 1. The options are Enable and Disable.

SATA Device Type

Use this feature to specify if the device installed on 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.

▶ PCH sSATA Configuration

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

sSATA Controller

This item enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH. The options are Enable and Disable.

Configure sSATA as (Available when sSATA Controller is set to Enable)

Select AHCI to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID. (Note: This feature is hidden when the sSATA Controller item is set to Disabled.)

SATA HDD Unlock (Available when sSATA Controller is set to Enable)

Select Enable to unlock sSATA HDD password in the OS. The options are Enable and Disable.

sSATA RSTe Boot Info (Available when Configure sSATA as is set to RAID)

Select Enable for full int13h support which will allow the system to boot using a device attached to the SATA controller. The options are Disable and Enable.

When this feature is set to Enable, the sSATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the sSATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Disable and Enable.

sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when Configure sSATA as is set to RAID)

Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy.

sSATA Port 0 - sSATA Port 5

Hot Plug

Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on an sSATA port specified by the user which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system. The options are Enable and Disabled.

Spin Up Device

This setting allows the SATA device installed on the SATA port specified by the user to start a COMRESET initialization when an edge is detected from 0 to 1. The options are Enable and Disable.

sSATA Device Type

Use this feature to specify if the device installed on the sSATA 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 PCI information will be displayed:

- PCI Bus Driver Version

PCI Devices Common Settings

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.

SR-IOV Support (Available if the system supports Single-Root Virtualization)

Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MMIO High Base

Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 56T, 40T, 24T, 16T, 4T, 2T, and 1T.

MMIO High Granularity Size

Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G.

Maximum Read Request

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

MMCFG Base

This feature determines how the lowest MMCFG (Memory-Mapped Configuration) base is assigned to onboard PCI devices. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G. 2G, 2.25G, and 3G.

NVMe Firmware Source

This feature determines which type of the NVMe firmware should be used in your system. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware, and AMI Native Support.

VGA Priority

Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

M.2 Port 0 OPROM/M.2 Port 1 OPROM

Use this feature to select the firmware type to be used for the onboard M.2 ports. If this feature is set to EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface), the device installed on the M.2 port specified by the user will be configured as an EFI device. Select Legacy to configure the device installed in the M.2 slot specified by the user to be a Legacy device. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

RSC-R1UF-E16 PCIe 3.0 X16 OPROM/RSC-P-6 PCIe 3.0 X8 OPROM/SIOM CPU1 PCIe 3.0 X16 OPROM

Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the PCI-E slot specified by the user. Select Legacy to boot the computer using a legacy device installed on the PCI-E slot specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI. (Note: Riser card names may differ in each system.)

Onboard SAS Option ROM

Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the SAS connector. Select Legacy to boot the computer using a legacy device installed on the SAS connector. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Bus Master Enable

Select Enabled for the PCI Bus Driver to enable the Bus Master Attribute support for DMA transactions. If this setting is set to Disabled, the PCI Bus Driver will disable the Bus Master Attribute support for Pre-Boot DMA protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Onboard NVMe1 Option ROM/Onboard NVMe2 Option ROM/Onboard NVMe3 Option ROM/ Onboard NVMe4 Option ROM

Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the NVMe slot specified by the user. Select Legacy to allow the user to boot the computer using a legacy device installed on the PCI-E slot specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI. (Note: NVMe device names may differ in each system.)

Onboard Video Option ROM

Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using the EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the onboard video port. Select Legacy to allow the user to boot the computer using a legacy device installed on the onboard video port. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

▶ Network Stack Configuration

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.

*If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the following items will display:

IPv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv4 PXE boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv4 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv4 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

IPv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv6 PXE boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv6 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv6 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PXE boot wait time

Use this feature to set the wait time (in seconds) upon which the system BIOS will wait for user to press the key to abort PXE boot instead of proceeding with PXE boot by connecting to a network server immediately. The default is 0.

Media detect count

Use this feature to select the wait time in seconds for the BIOS ROM to detect the LAN media (Internet connection or LAN port). The default is 1.

▶ Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip AST2500

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1

Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 1. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Device Settings (Available when Serial Port 1 is set to Enabled)

This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=4), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=4).

▶ Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port 2

Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 2. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Device Settings (Available when Serial Port 2 is set to Enabled)

This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 2. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options for Serial Port 2 are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3); and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3).

Serial Port 2 Attribute

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

▶Serial Port Console Redirection

COM 1

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will be available for configuration:

▶Console Redirection Settings (for COM 1)

Terminal Type

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

Bits Per second

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).

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.

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.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

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.

Resolution 100x31

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

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.

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.

Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable Legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When the option-Bootloader is selected, Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When the option-Always Enable is selected, Legacy Console Redirection remains enabled upon OS bootup. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.

SOL (Serial-Over-LAN)/COM2

Console Redirection (for SOL/COM2)

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

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

▶ Console Redirection Settings (for SOL/COM2)

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.

Terminal Type

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

Bits Per second

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).

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.

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 data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

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.

Resolution 100x31

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

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.

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.

Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable Legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When the option-Bootloader is selected, Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When the option-Always Enable is selected, Legacy Console Redirection remains enabled upon OS bootup. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.

▶ Legacy Console Redirection

Legacy Console Redirection Port

Use this feature to select the COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 and SOL/COM2.

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

The feature allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.

Console Redirection (for EMS)

Select Enabled to use a COM port specified 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:

▶Console Redirection Settings (for EMS)

Out-of-Band Mgmt (Management) Port

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

Terminal Type

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

Bits Per Second

This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both 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 feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop data-sending when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

The setting for each of the following items will be displayed:

Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

▶ ACPI Settings

Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

NUMA (Available when the OS supports this feature)

Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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 Enabled and Disabled.

High Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Precision 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 Enabled and Disabled.

▶Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS)

When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will be displayed.

  • TPM2.0 Device Found
  • Firmware Version
  • Vendor

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text_image TPH2V Device Found Firmware Version: 7.61 Vendors: IPK Security Device Support (Enable) Active PCR banks SHA-1,SHAOS6 Available PCR banks SHA-1,SHAOS6 SHAOS6 PCR Bank [Enabled] Pending Operation (None) Platform Hierarchy [Enabled] Storage Hierarchy [Enabled] Endorsement Hierarchy [Enabled] PH Randomization [Disabled] DMCI BIOS-Based TPH Provision Support [Disabled] TXT Support [Disabled] Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device, 0.0 will not show Security Device, TGB EPI protocol and INTIN Interface will not be available. +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values FD: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.29.1275, Copyright (C) 2019 American Hazeitrends, Inc.

Security Device Support

If this feature and the TPM jumper (JPT1) on the motherboard are both enabled, the onboard security (TPM) device will be enabled in the BIOS to enhance data integrity and system security. Please note that the OS will not show the security device. Neither TCG EFI protocol nor INT1A interaction will be made available for use. If you have made changes on the setting on this item, be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable. If this option is set to Enable, the following screen and items will display:

• Active PCR banks
• Available PCR banks

Disable Block SID

Select Enabled to allow SID authentication be performed in TCG Storage devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SHA256 PCR Bank

Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Pending Operation

Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear.

Supermicro X11DPFF-SNR - Pending Operation - 1

Note: Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.

Platform Hierarchy (for TPM Version 2.0 and above)

Select Enabled for TPM Platform Hierarchy support which will allow the manufacturer to utilize the cryptographic algorithm to define a constant key or a fixed set of keys to be used for initial system boot. These early boot codes are shipped with the platform and are included in the list of "public keys". During system boot, the platform firmware uses the trusted public keys to verify a digital signature in an attempt to manage and control the security of the platform firmware used in a host system via a TPM device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Storage Hierarchy

Select Enabled for TPM Storage Hierarchy support that is intended to be used for non-privacy-sensitive operations by the platform owner such as an IT professional or the end user. Storage Hierarchy has an owner policy and an authorization value, both of which can be set and are held constant (-rarely changed) through reboots. This hierarchy can be cleared or changed independently of the other hierarchies. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Endorsement Hierarchy

Select Enabled for Endorsement Hierarchy support, which contains separate controls to address the user's privacy concerns because the primary keys in this hierarchy are certified by the TPM or a manufacturer to be constrained to an authentic TPM device that is attached to an authentic platform. A primary key can be an encrypted, and a certificate can be created using TPM2_ActivateCredential. It allows the user to independently enable "flag, policy, and authorization value" without involving other hierarchies. A user with privacy concerns can disable the endorsement hierarchy while still using the storage hierarchy for TPM applications and permitting the platform software to use the TPM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PH (Platform Hierarchy) Randomization (for TPM Version 2.0 and above)

Select Enabled for Platform Hierarchy Randomization support, which is used only during the platform developmental stage. This feature cannot be enabled in the production platforms. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

TXT Support

Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Supermicro X11DPFF-SNR - TXT Support - 1

Note 1: If the option for this item (TXT Support) is set to Enabled, be sure to disable EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work properly. (EV DFX is under "IIO Configuration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu).

Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other.

▶HTTP Boot Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure HTTP Boot settings. When you select this submenu and press , the following features will display:

Http Boot One Time

Select Enabled for your machine to automatically boot into Http Boot at the first system boot after you've created the Http Boot Option. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Input the description

This feature allows the user to insert description for the HTTP Boot Option.

Boot URI

This feature allows the user to enter a URI to create a new Boot Option.

▶TLS Authenticate Configuration

When this submenu is selected, the following items will be displayed:

▶Server CA Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server.

▶Enroll Certification

This feature allows the user to enroll the certificate in the system.

▶Enroll Cert (Certification) Using File

This feature allows the user to enroll the security certificate in the system by using a file.

Cert (Certification) GUID (Global Unique Identifier)

This feature displays the GUID for this system.

▶Commit Changes and Exit

Select this feature to keep the changes you have made and exit from the system.

▶Discard Changes and Exit

Select this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system.

▶Delete Certification

If this feature is set to Enable, the certificate enrolled in the system will be deleted. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶iSCSI Configuration

This submenu displays iSCSI configuration information:

iSCSI Initiator Name

Use this item to enter the name of the iSCSI Initiator, which is a unique name used in the world. The name must in the IQN format.

The following submenu will be available for configuration:

▶ Add an Attempt

▶ Delete Attempts

▶Change Attempt Order

▶Driver Health

This submenu displays health status of the drivers/controllers installed in the system.

Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration

When you select this submenu and press , the following screen will display:

  • Version: This feature displays the version of DCPMM used in the system.
  • Select an action below
  • Detected DIMMs: This feature displays the number of DCPMM memory modules detected by the BIOS.
  • All DIMMs are healthy (The health status of the DCPMM is displayed.)

DIMMs

This submenu allows the user to view and configure the settings of the DCPMM memory modules installed in the system. Select this submenu and press , the following items will display:

  • Select a specific DIMM that you want to view.
    • DIMMs on Socket 0x0000:
    • DIMMs on Socket 0x0001:

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▶DIMM ID

This submenu allows the user to view and to perform an action on a DCPMM module specified by the user. When this submenu is selected, the following items will display:

  • DIMM UID: This feature displays the unique ID of the DCPMM module.
  • DIMM Handle: This feature displays the unique handle that the CPU assigns to the DCPMM module.
  • DIMM Physical ID: This feature displays the physical ID of the DCPMM module.
  • Manageability State: This feature indicates the manageability state of the DCPMM module.
    • Health State: This feature indicates the health state of the DCPMM module.
  • Health State Reason: This feature indicates the reason that effectuates the health state of the DCPMM module.
  • Capacity: This feature indicates the capacity of the DCPMM module.
  • Firmware Version: This feature indicates the firmware version of the DCPMM module.
  • Firmware API Version: This feature indicates the firmware API version of the DCPMM module.
  • Lock State: This feature indicates the lock state of the DCPMM module.
  • Staged Firmware Version: This feature indicates the staged firmware version of the DCPMM module.
  • Firmware Update Status: This feature indicates the firmware update status of the DCPMM module.
  • Manufacturer: This feature indicates the manufacturer of the DCPMM module.

Show More Details

Select Enabled to view more detailed information on the DCPMM module. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If this option is set to Enabled, the following items will display:

  • Serial Number
  • Part Number
  • Socket
    • Memory Controller ID
  • Vendor ID
  • Device ID
  • System Vendor ID
  • Subsystem Vendor ID
  • Subsystem Device ID
  • Device Locator

  • Subsystem Revision ID
    • Interface Format Code
    • Manufacturing Information Valid
    • Manufacturing Date
    • Manufacturing Location

  • Memory Type
    • Memory Bank Label
    • Data Width Label [b]
  • Total Width [b]
  • Speed [MHz]
  • Channel ID
  • Channel Position
  • Revision ID
  • Form Factor
  • Manufacturer ID
    • Controller Revision ID
  • IS New
  • Memory Capacity
  • APP Direct Capacity
  • Unconfigured Capacity
  • Inaccessible Capacity
  • Reserved Capacity
    • Peak Power Budget [mW]
    • Avg (Average) Power Budget [mW]
    • Max Average Power Budget [mW]

• Package Sparing Capable
• Package Sparing Enabled
• Package Spares Available
- Configuration Status
- SKU Violation
- ARS Status
• Overwrite DIMM Status
- Last Shutdown Time
- First Fast Refresh
- Viral Policy Enable
- Viral State
- Latched Last Shutdown Status
- Unlatched Last Shutdown Status
• Security Capabilities
- Modes Supported
- Boot Status
- AIT DRAM Enabled
- Error Injection Enabled
• Media Temperature Injection Enabled
- Software Triggers Enabled
- Software Triggers Enabled Details
• Poison Error Injections Counter
- Poison Error Clear Counter
• Media Temperature Injections Counter
- Software Triggers Counter

• Master Passphrase Enabled

▶Monitor Health

Select this submenu to view the health status and thresholds of the DCPMM module specified by the user.

  • Sensor Type: This feature displays the type of health items that are being monitored.
  • Value: This feature displays the value of the monitor sensor mentioned above.
  • Non-critical Thresholds: This feature displays the normal threshold value for the DCPMM module to maintain normal operations.
  • Critical Lower Threshold: This feature displays the lowest threshold value for the DCPMM module to maintain normal operations.
  • Critical Upper Threshold: This feature displays the higher threshold value for the DCPMM module to maintain normal operations.
  • Fatal Threshold: This feature indicates the highest value allowed for the DCPMM module to remain functional. Beyond this value, the DCPMM selected will become non-operational.
    • State: This feature indicates the health state of the DCPMM module.
  • Alarm Enabled State: This feature indicates the status of the non-critical threshold alarm for the DCPMM module specified by the user.
  • Modify Non-critical Thresholds: Use this feature to modify non-critical thresholds.
  • Controller Temperature: This feature displays the controller temperature in Celsius.
    • Media Temperature: This feature displays the media temperature in Celsius.
    • Percentage Remaining

▶Apply Changes

Use this feature to apply changes that you've made on the DCPMM modules to the system.

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Update Firmware

Use this feature to select the firmware image to be loaded on the DCPMM module. Once it is loaded to the system, please reboot the system and select update for the firmware to take effect. The following items will display:

  • Current Firmware Version: This feature displays the current firmware version.
  • Selected Firmware Version: This feature allows the user to select a new firmware version to use.
  • File: This feature allows the user to specify the file path in the root directory that contains the new firmware for firmware update.
  • Staged Firmware Version: This feature indicates the staged firmware version of the DCPMM module specified by the user.

▶Update

Select this feature to update the firmware settings.

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Configure Security

Use this feature to configure the security settings for all onboard DCPMM modules.

State

Select Enabled to configure the security settings for the DCPMM modules installed in the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Enable Security: Use this feature to enable security settings for the onboard DCPMM modules.
  • Secure Erase: Use this feature to erase all the persistent data saved in the DCPMM modules.
  • Freeze Lock: Use this feature to enable the security lock for the onboard DCPMM modules.

▶Back to Main Menu

- Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Configure Data Policy

Use this feature to configure the data policy settings for all onboard DCPMM modules.

First Fast Fresh State

Select Enabled to display the First Fast Fresh state for onboard DCPMM modules.

▶Enable First Fast Fresh State

Select Enabled to support the first fast fresh state of DCPMM data policy.

▶Disable First Fast Fresh State

Select Disable to disable the first fast fresh state of DCPMM data policy.

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Regions

Current Configuration

▶Region ID

When this submenu is selected, the following items will display:

  • Region ID: This feature displays the Region ID of the DCPMM module.
  • DIMM ID: This feature displays the DIMM ID of the DCPMM module.
  • ISet ID: This feature displays the ISet ID of the DCPMM module.
  • Persistent Memory Type: This feature indicates the persistent memory type of the DCPMM module.
  • Capacity: This feature indicates the capacity of the DCPMM module.
  • Free Capacity: This feature indicates the capacity of the DCPMM module that is available for use.
    • Health: This feature indicates the health state of the DCPMM module.
  • Socket ID: This feature displays the Socket ID of the DCPMM module.

Persistent Memory Type

Capacity

Free Capacity

▶Create Goal Configuration

When this submenu is selected, the following items will display:

  • Create Goal Configuration for: Use this feature to select the target to create goal configuration for the DCPMM modules. The options are Platform and Socket.
  • Reserved [%]: Use this feature to reserve a percentage of the DCPMM capacity for a particular purpose and keep this portion of memory space from being mapped into the physical address of system for system use.
  • Memory Mode [%]: Use this feature to reserve a percentage of the DCPMM capacity for special use in a specific Memory Mode. Please note that this value can be automatically set by the system.

Persistent Memory Type

This feature allows the user to specify the type of DCPMM memory capacity to be created. The options are App Direct and App Direct Not Interleave.

Namespace Label Version

Use this feature to view and modify the namespace label version to initialize when creating goals. The options are 1.2 and 1.1.

▶Back to Regions Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Regions submenu.

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Namespaces

This subsection allows the user to select a namespace to view the following information on the selected namespace

Namespace ID/Name/Heath Status

▶0x00000101/0x00000201/0x00000301

Select this feature and press , the following items will display:

  • UUID
    • ID
  • Name
  • Region
  • Health
  • Mode
  • Block Size
  • Units: Use this feature to change the namespace capacity (in the unit of B, MB, MiB, GB, GiB, TB, and TiB.)
  • Capacity
  • Label Version

▶Save: After configuring the settings for the namespace above, click on to save changes.

▶Delete After configuring the settings for the namespace above, click on to delete the changes you've made on the namespace. Please note that all data contained in the namespace will be deleted as well when you press .

▶Back to Namespaces

▶Back to Main Menu

▶Create Namespace

Use this submenu to create a namespace. The following information will display:

Name

Region ID

This feature displays the region ID of the DCPMM module. The options are 0x0001 and 0x0002.

Mode

Use this item to set the Namespace mode. The options are None and Sector.

Capacity Input

Select Remaining to use the maximum memory capacity currently available as system memory capacity. Select Manual to enter the system memory capacity manually. The options are Remaining and Manual.

Units

Use this feature to select the type of unit to use when inputting namespace capacity in the system.

The options are B, MB, MiB, GB, GiB, TB, and TiB.

- Capacity: This feature displays the namespace capacity.

▶Back to Namespace

Select this feature and press to go back to the Namespaces submenu.

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Total Capacity

This feature allows the user to set the total DCPMM resource capacity allocated across all segments in the host server.

  • Raw Capacity: This feature specifies the raw capacity of the DCPMM module.
  • App. Direct Capacity: This feature specifies the App. direct capacity of the DCPMM module.
  • Memory Capacity: This feature specifies the memory capacity of the DCPMM module.
  • Unconfigured Capacity: This feature specifies the capacity of the DCPMM module that has not been configured.
  • Inaccessible Capacity: This feature specifies the capacity of the DCPMM memory that is not accessible to the user.
  • Reserved Capacity: This feature specifies the capacity of the DCPMM memory that is reserved for a particular use.

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶ Diagnostics

Perform Diagnostic Tests on DIMMs

When you select this submenu and press , the following items will display:

Choose Diagnostics Type:

Quick Diagnostics

Select Enabled for the quick diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module installed in the system when needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

DIMM ID 0x0101/DIMM ID 0x0111/DIMM ID 0x0121D

Select Enabled for the quick diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (Note: More DIMM IDs will appear If more DCPMM modules are installed on the motherboard.)

Config (Configure) Diagnostics

Select Enabled for the platform configuration diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

FW (Firmware) Diagnostics

Select Enabled for the firmware diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Security Diagnostics

Select Enabled for the security diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶ Execute Tests

Select this feature and press to execute the selected diagnostic tests. The following items will display:

  • TestName
  • State
  • Message

▶Back to Main Menu

Select this feature and press to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

▶Preferences

View and/or modify user preferences

Default DIMM ID

This feature allows the user to view and to modify the default DIMM ID as displayed on the screen. The options are Handle and UID.

Capacity Units

This feature allows the user to view and to set the default capacity unit of the selected DCPMM to be displayed on the screen. The options are Auto, Auto_10, B, MB, MiB, GB, GiB, TB, and TiB.

App Direct Settings

This feature displays the Application Direct Settings. The default setting is 4KB_4KB (Recommended).

App Direct Granularity

This feature allows the user to view and modify the minimum App Direct Granularity for each DIMM installed on the motherboard. The default setting is Recommended and 1.

▶Back to Main Menu

Use this feature to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

4.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

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Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect.

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▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select "No" to keep the event log without erasing it upon next system bootup. Select "Yes, Next reset" to erase the event log upon next system reboot. The options are "No", "Yes, Next reset", and "Yes, Every reset".

When Log is Full

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

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

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

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

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

▶View System Event Log

This feature allows the user to view the event in the system event log. Select this item and press to view the status of an event in the log. The following categories are displayed: Date/Time/Error Code/Severity

4.5 IPMI

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

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When you select this submenu and press the key, the following information will display:

  • BMC Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the firmware revision of the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) used in your system.
  • IPMI STATUS: This feature indicates the status of IPMI used in your system.

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

Select Enabled to enable all system event logging upon system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to determine what the 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.

▶BMC Network Configuration

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

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

\*Configure IPv4 Support\*

IPMI LAN Selection

Use this feature to select the type of the IPMI LAN. The default setting is Failover.

This feature displays the status of the IPMI network link for this system. The default setting is Dedicated LAN.

Configuration Address Source

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

Station IP Address: This feature 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 feature 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 feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Gateway IP Address: This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

VLAN: This feature displays the status of VLAN support. The options are Enable and Disable. *If this feature is set to Enable, the following item will display.

VLAN ID: Use this feature to enter the VLAN ID number (from 1 to 4094). The default setting is 1.

\*Configure IPv6 Support\*

IPv6 Address Status: This feature displays the status of IPv6 addresses.

IPv6 Support

Select Enabled for IPv6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Configuration Address Source

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

Station IPv6 Address: This feature displays the station IPv6 address.

Prefix Length: This item displays the prefix length.

IPv6 Router IP Address: This feature displays the IPv6 router IP address.

4.6 Security Settings

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

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Administrator Password

Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.

User Password (available if Administrator Password is set)

Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.

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 system boot and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.

▶Secure Boot

When you select this submenu and press the key, the following items will display:

  • System Mode
  • Vendor Keys
  • Secure Boot

Secure Boot

Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Secure Boot Mode

Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.

CMS Support

If this feature is set to Enabled, legacy devices will be supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶Key Management

Vendor Keys

Provision Factory Defaults

Select Yes to install manufacturer default keys for system security use. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Select Yes to restore manufacturer default keys used to ensure system security. The options are Yes and No.

▶Reset to Setup Mode

This feature resets the system to Setup Mode.

▶Export Secure Boot Variables

This feature is used to copy the NVRAM content of Secure Boot variables to a storage device.

▶Enroll EFI Image

Select this feature and press to specify an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image for the system to use when it operates in the Secure Boot mode.

Device Guard Ready

▶Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB

Select Yes to remove UEFI CA from the database. The options are Yes and No.

Select Yes to restore database variables to the manufacturer default settings. The options are Yes and No.

Secure Boot Variable/Size/Keys/Key Source

▶Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system. The sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the platform keys will be indicated as well. Select Update to update the platform key.

▶Key Exchange Keys

This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Key-Exchange-Keys for the system. The sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the Key-Exchange-Keys will be indicated as well. Select Update to update your "Key Exchange Keys". Select Append to append your "Key Exchange Keys".

▶Authorized Signatures

This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Authorized Signatures for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, keys numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures. Select Update to update your "Authorized Signatures". Select Append to append your "Authorized Signatures". The settings are Update and Append.

▶Forbidden Signatures

This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signatures for the system. These values also indicate sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the forbidden signatures. Select Update to update your "Forbidden Signatures". Select Append to append your "Forbidden Signatures". The settings are Update and Append.

▶Authorized TimeStamps

This feature allows the user to set and save the timestamps for the authorized signatures which will indicate the time when these signatures are entered into the system. Select Update to update your "Authorized TimeStamps". Select Append to append your "Authorized TimeStamps". The settings are Update, and Append.

▶OsRecovery Signatures

This feature allows the user to set and save the authorized signatures used for OS recovery. Select Update to update your "OS Recovery Signatures". Select Append to append your "OS Recovery Signatures". The settings are Update, and Append.

4.7 Boot Settings

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:

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Boot Mode Select

Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.

Legacy to EFI Support

Select Enabled for the system to boot from an EFI OS when the Legacy OS fails. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

This feature prioritizes the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot. Press on each item sequentially to select devices.

When the item above - "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual (default), the following items will be displayed for user's configuration:

- Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #17

When the item above - "Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy, the following items will be displayed for configuration:

- Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #8

When the item above - "Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be displayed for configuration:

- Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #9

Add New Boot Option

This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot.

Add Boot Option

Use this item to specify the name for the new boot option.

Path for Boot Option

Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi.

Boot Option File Path

Use this feature to specify the file path for the new boot option.

Create

After the name and the file path for the boot option are set, press to create the new boot option in the boot priority list.

▶ Delete Boot Option

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

Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list.

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

Use this feature to specify a boot device priority sequence from available UEFI application.

Boot Option #1

Use this feature to set the system boot order, the options are UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell and Disabled.

4.8 Save & Exit

Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below.

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Save Options

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.

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 for the new system configuration parameters to become effective.

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

Select this option and press to discard all the changes you've made and return to the AMI BIOS setup utility.

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

Save As User Defaults

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

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

Boot Override

This feature allows the user to override the Boot priorities sequence in the Boot menu, and immediately boot the system with a device specified by the user instead of the one specified in the boot list. This is a one-time override.

Appendix A

UEFI BIOS POST Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) process, which is performed at boot up, system errors may be detected.

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

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

The fatal errors are usually communicated through repeated patterns of audible beeps. Each pattern of audible beeps listed below corresponds to its respective error.

BIOS Beep (POST) Codes
Beep Code ErrorMessage Description
1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)
5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in system
5 long, 2 short Display memory read/write error Video adapter missing or with faulty memory
1 long continuous System OH System overheat condition

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").

Appendix B

Software Installation

After the hardware has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings and install the drivers.

B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation

If you will be using RAID, you must configure RAID settings before installing the Windows OS and the RAID driver. Refer to the RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

Installing the OS

  1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might be a DVD, perhaps using an external USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console.
  2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  3. Boot from a bootable device with Windows OS installation. You can see a bootable device list by pressing F11 during the system startup.

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B-1. Select Boot Device

  1. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on "Load driver" link at the bottom left corner.

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To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.

  • For RAID, choose the SATA/sSATA RAID driver indicated then choose the storage drive on which you want to install it.
  • For non-RAID, choose the SATA/sSATA AHCI driver indicated then choose the storage drive on which you want to install it.

  • Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation.

  • After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot multiple times.

B.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash drive or a DVD. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)

Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your motherboard, and "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities".

Insert the flash drive or disk and the screenshot shown below should appear.

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text_image SUPERMICRO X11DPFF-SN Motherboard Drivers & Tools (Win10) Intel C621 Chipset X11DPFF-SN SUPERMICRO Computer Inc. Intel Chipset INF files Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.2 (Optional) ASPEED Graphics Driver Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Intel USB 3.0 Drivers Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor 5 Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information, please visit SUPERMICRO's web site.

B-3. 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.

B.3 SuperDoctor® 5

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

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

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor 5 is ADMIN / ADMIN.

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PHYSICALDvice (25,000x3)

Memory Select Language English (ADMIN) Layout Status Current Immune 100 SED PM 2/2/2016

B-4. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

B.4 IPMI

The X11DPFF-SNR 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.

For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

B.5 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)

Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password for the BMC user. This password can be found on a label on the motherboard.

When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

For more information regarding BMC passwords, please visit our website at http://www.supermicro.com/bmcpassword.

Appendix C

Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injuries may occur. 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 section in its entirety before installing or configuring components.

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

Battery Handling

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

電池の取り扱い

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

製品の廃棄

Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.

D.1 Overview

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides a software-based interface between the operating system and the platform firmware in the pre-boot environment. The UEFI specification supports an architecture-independent mechanism that will allow the UEFI OS loader stored in an external storage device to boot the system. The UEFI offers clean, hands-off management to a computer during system boot.

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main BIOS image). The recovery block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash a healthy BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is turned on, the recovery block codes execute first. Once this process is complete, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization and the remaining POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines.

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Note 1: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions in Section D.3 for BIOS recovery when the main BIOS block crashes.

Note 2: If the recovery instructions in Section D.3 for BIOS recovery fail, you may use the Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) Out-of-Band (OOB) (https://www.supermicro.com.tw/products/nfo/SMS_SUM.cfm) to reflash the BIOS.

Note 3: If the recovery block processes stated in Note 1 and Note 2 above fail, you will need to follow the procedures to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. Refer to Section 3.5 for more information about the RMA request.

D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device

This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB hard disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. The file system supported by the recovery block is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) which is installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device.

To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below.

  1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com.
  2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file [BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS recovery use.
  3. Copy the SUPER.ROM file into the Root "\" directory of the USB device.

Note: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the SUPER.ROM file you have is the same version or a close version meant for your motherboard.

  1. Insert the USB device that contains the SUPER.ROM file into the system before you power on the system or when the following screen appears.

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text_image BMC IP:10.132.160.92 PEI--Could Not Find Recovery Image... 87
  1. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Loss IPM Recovery Security Back Save & Exit System booted from new image Partial update is not allowed Single preservation ▶ Processed with Flash update Set this option to preserve OMBOS +: Select Screen I: Select Item Enter Select +/-: Change Out. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit G0: Exit Version 2.20.1276. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.

  1. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below.

Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it is complete.

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text_image Notio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery WANDIN0! System firmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF 111 Once firmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system. Flash Update updating main firmware 173 +: Select Screen 14: Select Item Entani Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version $0.00.17% Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.
  1. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system.

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text_image Aolio Setup UTILITY - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. RECOVERY WARNING System firmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF (!) Once firmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system. Flash update Flash update completed. Press any key to reset the system +: Select Screen #: Select Itra Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save A Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15 1966. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

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Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions.

  1. Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu. From the submenu list, select Boot Option #1 as shown below. Then, set Boot Option #1 to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell]. Press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

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text_image Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (CI 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Loss IPMS Security BOOT Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot mode select [DOML] LEGACY to EFI support [Disabled] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1 [DEFI MP:ODFI: Unit... Boot Option #2 [DD/DVD] Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVD] Boot Option #5 [USB Key/SanDisk] Boot Option #6 [USB Floopyd] Boot Option #7 [USB Lan] Boot Option #8 [Network:IBM GE S1...] Boot Option #9 [DEFI Hard Disk] Boot Option #10 [DEFI DD/DVD] Boot Option #11 [DEFI USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #12 [DEFI USB CD/DVD] Boot Option #13 [DEFI USB Key:OETF...] Boot Option #14 [DEFI USB Floopyd] Boot Option #15 [DEFI USB Lan] Boot Option #16 [DEFI Network] Boot Option #17 [Hard Disk] Add New Boot Option Sets the system boot order +/- Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.126. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.
  1. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 1. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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text_image LEFI Interactive Shell v2.1 ESK 11 LEFI v2.50 (American Regatrends, 0x0089XXC) Mapping table: F5D: A106(0):H0D(F0):BLK1; PcJW001(0x0)/PcJ(0x14,0x0)/US$(0x11,0x0)/H01_MER_0xG7901D2_0xB06_0xI OR3532) BLK0: Rile(s): PcJW001(0x0)/PcJ(0x14,0x0)/US$(0x11,0x0) Press ESR is 1 seconds to skip startup.msh or any other key to continue. Shell (f5d) F5D:\ CD BLKOS F5D:\VAPLOOS\ CD SKAPME2.0362017 F5D:\VAPLOOS\SKAPME2.0362017\ flash.nsh X13P07.5X

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Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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text_image Done. [Access Oms Port Ex] Index 0x51: 0x18 Done. ********************************************************************** * Program BIOS and ME (including RDT) regions... ********************************************************************** AMI Firmware Update Utility v5.09.01.1317 Copyright ©2017 American Registrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. OPUD = 50652 Reading Flash ....... done - ME Data Size checking . ok - FFS checksums ....... ok - Check BookLayout ....... ok Erasing Boot Block ....... done Updating Boot Block ....... done Verifying Boot Block ....... done Zruling Main Block ....... 0x00152000 (00)
  1. The screen above indicates that the BIOS update process has completed. Reboot the system when you see the screen below.

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text_image Verifying NCR Block ....... done - Update success for IEM - Update success for IE. - Successful Update Recovery Loader to (PRx!! - Successful Update MFSB!! - Successful Update RTM!! - Successful Update NFs, [081 and 19021] - Successful Update FLOD and UTOX!! - ME entire (new update success !!) wRVRNC : System must power-sif to have the changes take effect! Moving F501:AFU000S/SKJPME2_03162037/40x64,efi -> F501:AFU000S/SKJPME2_03162017/f df.sac - [cA] Moving F501:AFU000S/SKJPME2_03162037/aufemfix4,efi -> F501:AFU000S/SKJPME2_0316201 ?afuemf1.sac - [cA] ****************************************************************************************** * * Please ignore this 'shell cannot read from file - device error' * Warning message due to it does not impact flashing process. * ****************************************************************************************** putating * Delete successful. F501->

Appendix E

Configuring VROC RAID Settings

Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) solution that integrates with Intel® Volume Management Device (Intel® VMD) for Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) solid-state drives (SSDs). The E.1 section provides instructions on how to access the All Intel VMD Controller menu. The E.2 section provides instructions on how to configure RAID settings. The E.3 section describes the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID).

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Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the latest updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.

Note 2: Depending on the version of driver/utility/package, it may or may not have exactly the same as the BIOS settings/features shown in the appendix.

E.1 All Intel VMD Controllers Menu

The following section provide you with instructions on how to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu which will allow you to enable a selected PCI slot for VMD support.

Enabling a PCI Slot for VMD Support in the BIOS Setup Utility

  1. Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
  2. Use the arrow key to select Advanced on top of the BIOS menu bar.
  3. Use the down arrow key to select Chip Configuration and press .
  4. Select North Bridge and press .
  5. Use the down arrow key to select IIO Configuration and press .

  6. When the following screen displays, use the down arrow key to select Intel® VMD Technology and press to enter the Intel® VMD Technology submenu.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. IIO Configuration Press to bring up the Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Configuration menu. IIO-PCIE Express Global Options PCIe Hot Plug [Disable] PCI-E Completion Timeout (Global) [No] Disable +: Select Screen ↑1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1276, Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.
  1. When the Intel® VMD Technology submenu appears, it will display all the PCI slots that can be configured for VMD support on the screen.
  2. From the available PCI slots displayed on the screen, select a PCI slot you want to use for a VMD device by highlighting it.
  3. Select the option [Enable] and press to enable the selected slot for VMD support.
  4. Repeat Step 8 \~ Step 9 to select and enable all the PCI slots of your choice for VMD support.
  5. After enabling all PCI slots for VMD support on the BIOS Setup utility, install the VMD devices (such as add-on cards) on the slots that you've configured for VMD support on the motherboard. For the changes to take effect,
  6. Press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

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Note: After you've enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCI-E slot of your choice, this PCI-E slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCI-E device. To re-activate this slot for PCI-E use, please disable VMD in the BIOS.

  1. Navigate to the Advanced tab.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit ▶ Boot Feature ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Chipset Configuration ▶ Server NE Information ▶ PCH SATA Configuration ▶ PCH scATA Configuration ▶ PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ▶ Super ID Configuration ▶ Serial Fort Console Redirection ▶ ACFI Settings ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ HTTP BOOT Configuration ▶ TLS Authenticate Configuration ▶ I Digital Configuration ▶ Intel3D Virtual RAID on CPU ▶ Driver Health This format allows the user to manage Intel3D Virtual RAID on CPU +: Select Screen F1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F2: General Help F3: Previous Values F4: Default Defaults F5: Save a Exit ESC: Exit! Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.
  1. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press to access the menu items. The following screen will appear showing that the feature "All Intel VMD Controllers" has become available.

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text_image Intel(R) V80C with AMD Technology 5.0.0.1034 Upgrade key: Intel-SSD-only No RFID volumes on the system Intel: V80C Managed Controllers! All Intel V80 Controllers Select to set more information about the Intel V80C Controllers: +:- Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: SAVE & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274, Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc.

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Note 1: The license and header (on the motherboard) for Intel® VROC hardware key are required. Also, be sure the version of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe) VROC utility is 5 or above (look for Intel(R) VROC with VMD Technology x.x.x.xxxx shown on the screen).

Note 2: Intel® VROC Premium hardware key is used in the appendix to demonstrate RAID settings.

  1. Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and configure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system.

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text_image All Intel VMD Controllers ► Create RAID volume Non-RAID Physical Disk? ► INTL SSPE2ME012T4 SN:DM071740080LP6GN, 1117.81SB Port 3:0, Slot 4, CPU, VMD, BDF 03:00.0 ► INTL SSPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0624200GELP6N, 1117.81SB Port 3:0, Slot 97, CPU, VMD, BDF 04:00.0 ► INTL SSPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0624100CZIPNGN, 1117.81SB Port 2:0, Slot 4, CPU, VMD, BDF 03:00.0 ► INTL SSPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0624200ARIP6GN, 1117.81SB Port 2:0, Slot 97, CPU, VMD, BDF 04:00.0 This page allows you to create a RAID volume +: Select Screen #: Select Items Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit E3: Exit version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Regalrends, Inc.

Note : A single Intel® VMD supported processor supplies 48 PCIe lanes and contains three Intel® VMD controllers (domains). Refer to the following illustration for more information.

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Processor"] -->|UPI| B["Processor"]
    A --> C["NVMe Device"]
    A --> D["NVMe Device"]
    B --> E["NVMe Device"]
    B --> F["NVMe Device"]
    C <--> G["Intel® VMD x16 PCIe"]
    D <--> H["Intel® VMD x16 PCIe"]
    E <--> I["NVMe Device"]
    F <--> J["NVMe Device"]
    G <--> K["Intel® VMD x16 PCIe"]
    H <--> L["Intel® VMD x16 PCIe"]
    I <--> M["NVMe Device"]
    J <--> N["NVMe Device"]
    K <--> O["NVMe Device"]
    L <--> P["NVMe Device"]
    M <--> Q["NVMe Device"]
    N <--> R["NVMe Device"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cff,stroke:#333
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    style K fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

* Data RAID will be allowed to cross VMDs and processors. * Boot RAID will NOT be

able to cross VMDs.

E.2 Configuring RAID Settings

Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu items, the following screen will appear. Please carefully follow the instructions listed in this section to configure RAID settings for your devices as desired.

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text_image All Intel VMD Controllers ► Create RAID Volume Non-RMID Physical DLK5: ► INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:FM00717400EDLP36N, 1117.818B Port 3:0, Slot 4, CPU0, VMD, BIF 03:00.0 ► INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:FM006243000FIP36N, 1117.818B Port 3:0, Slot 97, CPU0, VMD, BIF 04:00.0 ► INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:FM00624100LZIP36N, 1117.818B Port 2:0, Slot 4, CPU1, VMD, BIF 03:00.0 ► INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:FM006243000KIP36N, 1117.818B Port 2:0, Slot 97, CPU1, VMD, BIF 04:00.0 This page allows you to create a RAID volume +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults Far: Save O Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American MegaTrends, Inc.

To Create a RAID Volume

Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume from the screen above and press to create a RAID Volume. The Create RAID Volume submenu, which allows you to configure the settings of the RAID volume you've created, will appear as shown below.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Create RAID Volume NAME: RAID Levels: Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers: Select Disks: INTEL SSDPEZME01274 SN:CMV011740085IP26HN, 1117.81GB Port 3:0 CPU0 VMD2 INTEL SSDPEZME01274 SN:PM085N200FIP26HN, 1117.81GB Port 3:0 CPU0 VMD2 INTEL SSDPEZME01274 SN:PM085N400LZIP26HN, 1117.81GB Port 2:0 CPU0 VMD1 INTEL SSDPEZME01274 SN:PM085N200RIP26HN, 1117.81GB Port 2:0 CPU0 VMD1 Strip Size: Capacity (GB): Create Volume Volume [REDA(Striped)] I I I I I I I I [1/29/8] 0.00 Enter a unique volume name that does not contain space at the beginning or backslash and is in b. characters or less. +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimal Defaults F4: Save & Exit E3D: Exit

To Enter a Name for the RAID Volume

From the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the previous screen, use the arrow keys to select Name and press , and the following screen will display.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. PROVANCED Create RAID Volume NAME: RAID Level1 Enable RAID scanned over VMD Controllers: Select Disk1 INTEL SSDPE2MEO1274 SND:AMD7134000IP25N0H, 1117.01GB Port S10 CPU0 VMD INTEL SSDPE2MEO1274 SND:AMD8242000IP25N0H, 1117.01GB Port S10 CPU0 VMD INTEL SSDPE2MEO1274 SND:AMD8242000IP25N0H, 1117.01GB Port S10 CPU0 VMD INTEL SSDPE2MEO1274 SND:AMD82420O0IP25N0H, 1117.01GB Port S10 CPU0 VMD Strip Size: Capacity (SB): Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that does not contain space at the beginning or backslash and is in characters or less. +: Select Screen I: Select Item enter: Select +/- Change Opt. F1: Several Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit GSDs Exit Version 2.35.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc.

When the screen above displays, enter a unique name for the RAID volume.

To Set the RAID Level for the RAID Volume

From the Create RAID Volume submenu, select RAID Level and press . The following screen will display.

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text_image Antio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Hega Trends, Inc. Advanced Create RAID Volume Name: RAID Level: Enable RAID soarmed over VMD Controllers: Select Disk: INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 SH:CMWD134000IP2MEN, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU0 VMD2 INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 SH:PAHDS2C000IP2MEN, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU0 VMD2 INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 SH:PAHDS3A00LZIP2MEN, 1117.81GB Port 2:0 CPU1 VMD1 INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 SH:PAHDS2C000IP2MEN, 1117.81GB Port 2:0 CPU1 VMD1 Strip Size: Capacity (SB): Create Volume Volume9 (RADD(Stripe)) I 1 RAID Level: RAIDO(Stripe) RAID(Mirror) RAIDS(Parity) RAID(RAID=1) I 1 I(3KB) 0.00 Select RAID Level +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Default Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID level for the RAID volume that you've created. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1).

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Note 1: The RAID level(s) displayed is(are) based on the number of NVMe devices connected to the system.

Note 2: For RAID0/RAID1/RAID5/RAID10, the minimum number of NVMe devices required is two/two/three/four respectively.

Note 3: Use Intel® VROC Standard hardware key to support RAID 0/1/10. Use Intel® VROC Premium hardware key (or Intel SSD Only hardware key) to support RAID 0/1/5/10.

Enabling RAID Spanned over VMD Controllers

From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Enter RAID spanned over VMD Controllers and press . The following screen will display.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American MegaTrends, Inc. Advanced Create RAID Volume Name: Volume9 RAID Level: [RAIDotStriper] Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers: Select Disks: INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 [ ] SN:SMD1740080IP2HON, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU: VMD INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 SN:PHD654200CFIP2HON K 310 CPU: VMD INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 SN:PHD654300LFIP2HON, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU: VMD INTEL SSDPE2ME01274 [ ] SN:PHD654200ORIP2HON, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU: VMD Strip Size: [1/24KB] Capacity (SD): 0.00 Create Volume Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers: +: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESO: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American MegaTrends, Inc.

Enter a desired setting for your RAID volume in the pop-up menu. The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Please set this feature to X if the RAID level you selected earlier from Step 3 will cross VMD domains.

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Note: For a bootable RAID volume, do not cross VMD domains.

To Select Disks for the RAID Volumes

From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Select Disk: and press . The following screen will display.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc. Advanced Name: Volume0 RAIDO(Stripe) BAID Level: Enable RAID scanned over VMD [ ] Controllers: Select Disk: INTL SSDPE2MEO1274 [ ] SN:CM0T174005IP260N, 1117.810B Port 310 CPU0 VMD INTL SSDPE2MEO1274 [ ] SN:PMI — INTEL SSDPE2MEO1274 SN:CM0T174005IP260N, 1117.810B Port S10 CPU0 VMD2 — 310 CPU INTL X SN:PMI 2:0 CPU INTEL SSDPE2MEO1274 [ ] SN:RMDC024005IP260N, 1117.810B Port 210 CPU0 VMD1 Strip Size: [129x8] Capacity (GB): 0.00 ■ Create Volume Select at least two disks +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc.

The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set the features one by one to X to select the desired RAID disks for your RAID volumes.

To Set Strip Size for the RAID Volume

From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Strip Size: and press . The following screen will display.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Name: RAID Layer1 Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers: Select Disks: INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:CMDDT17A00EIP0CHN, 1117.8108 Port 310 CPU0 VMD INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:PHDGS4A00CFIP0CHN, 1117.8108 Port 310 CPU0 VMD INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:PHDGS4A00CFIP0CHN, 1117.8108 Port 310 CPU0 VMD INTEL SSPE2ME01274 SN:PHDGS4A00CFIP0CHN,1117.8108 Port 310 CPU0 VMD Strip Size: 4KB 8KB 16KB 32KB 64KB 120KB Strip Size: Capacity [SB]: 0.00 Create Volume Select at least two disks Strip size help +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESDr Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

From the pop-up menu as shown above, select the desired RAID strip size for your RAID volume and press . The options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB.

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Note: For RAID5, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. For RAID10, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, and 64KB.

To Set the Capacity (GB) for the RAID Volume

From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Capacity (GB): and press . The following screen will display.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. Advanced Name: Volume: Volume RAID Levels: [RAID(Striped)] Enable RAID scanned over VMD Controllers: Select Disks: INTEL:SSDPE2HEI12T4 SIN:DM0714008DIP26GN, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU0 VMD INTEL:SSDPE2HEI12T4 SIN:PHM062400HP IP26GN, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU0 VMD DSCapacity (GB): 0.00 INTEL:SSDPE2HEI12T4 SIN:PHM062400CLIP26GN, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU0 VMD DSCapacity (GB): 0.00 InTEL:SSDPE2HEI12T4 SIN:PHM062400RP IP26GN, 1117.81GB Port 310 CPU0 VMD DSCapacity (GB): 0.00 Strike Size: [Value] Capacity (GB): 0.00 Create Volume Select at least two disks Capacity in GB ++, Select Scram T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save A Exit ESG: Exit Version 2.20.1274, Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc.

Enter the desired RAID capacity (in GB) in the pop-up menu to set the capacity for your RAID volume.

To Create Volumes

To finalize your RAID volume configuration, select Create Volume from the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the screen below.

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text_image Notio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Name: RMD Levels Enable RAID spyned over VMD Controllers: Select Signal: INTL. SSPECNE01274 SN:CMD37400BZIP2HEN, 3117.81GB Port 310 CPU6 VMD INTL. SSPECNE01274 SN:MHDC54000DFIP2HEN, 3117.81GB Port 310 CPU6 VMD INTL. SSPECNE01274 SN:MHDC5400LZIP2HEN, 3117.81GB Port 210 CPU6 VMD INTL. SSPECNE01274 SN:MHDC5400ORIP2HEN, 3117.81GB Port 210 CPU6 VMD Strike Size: Capacity (GB): Create Volume Volume: (RAIDOSnripe) [ ] DQ IVI [ ] [ ] [12KB] 2123.00 Create a volume with the settings specified above +:- Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

After selecting Create Volume, press . The following screen will appear and display RAID volumes as shown below.

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text_image All Intel VMD Controllers ► Create RAID Volume RAID Volumes: ► Volume0, RAID0/STILO7, 2133.83GB, Normal Non-RAID Physical Blocks: ► INTEL SSDPE2MDS12T4 SN:FM0624100LZIPZHEN, 1117.81GB Port 2:0, Slot 4, CPU1, VMD1, BDF 03:00.0 ► INTEL SSDPE2MDS12T4 SN:FM0624200RIPZHEN, 1117.81GB Port 2:0, Slot 37, CPU1, VMD1, BDF 04:00.0 This page allows you to create a RAID volume +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc.

To Display RAID Volumes

For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below.

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text_image All Intel VIO Controllers ► Create RAID Volume RAID Volumes ► Volume0, RAID(Strip), 2128.83GB, Normal Non-RAID Physical Disks: ► INTEL SSPEZMEO12T4 SN:FM06241006.21F2HGN, 1117.83GB Port 2:0, Slot 4, CPU1, VM01, EBF 03:00.0 ► INTEL SSPEZMEO12T4 SN:FM06240008R1P3HGN, 1117.83GB Port 2:0, Slot 3T, CPU1, VM01, EBF 04:00.0 Select to see more Information about the RAID VOLUME +: Select Screen 14: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit EUG: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

To Display RAID VOLUME Information

When the screen above appears, press . The RAID VOLUME INFO menu will appear and display the detailed information about the RAID volume you've selected as shown below.

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text_image Audio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Meastrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO VOLUME ACTIONS Delete Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RATIO(Stripe) Strip Size: 12000 Size: 2123.83GB Status: Normal Bootable: Yes Block Size: 512 RAID Header Disk: INTL SODPE2ME01274 SN:CM0717400601PONON, 1117.81GB Port 3x0, Slot 4, CPU0, VMOS, SDF 03:00.0 INTL SODPE2ME01274 SN:FHDAS4200F2PONON, 1117.81GB Port 3x0, Slot 37, CPU0, VMOS, SDF 04:00.0 +: Select Screen 11: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESO: Exit

To Delete a RAID Volume

On the RAID VOLUME INFO menu, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press to delete the RAID volume you have selected.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright TC2 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO VOLUME ACTIONS Delete Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID(Stripe) Strip Size: 120GB Size: 2185.00GB Status: Normal Portable: Yes Block Size: 512 RAID Member Discs: INTEL SSDPE2MEO12T4 SN-CMO7174008DIP2MEN, 1117.01GB Port S10, Slot 4, CPU0, VM2, RSP 03100.0 INTEL SSDPE2MEO12T4 SN-PH0664200AFJP2MEN, 1117.01GB Port S10, Slot 37, CPU0, VM2, RSP 04100.0 +: Select Screen F1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Frevious Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

The following screen will appear to confirm if you want to delete the RAID Volume. Select Yes to delete the RAID Volume. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American MegaTrends, Inc. Advanced Delete Delete the RAID volume? ALL DATA ON VOLUME WILL BE LIST! Yes No Ordering a volume will reset the links to non-RAID. +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save E Exit F5: Exit Version 2.30.1876. Copyright (C) 2019 American MegaTrends, Inc.

To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID

On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 160, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press as shown below.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions ► Delete Name: Volume? RAID Level: RATIO(Stripe) Strip Size: 100KB Size: S123.00GB Status: Normal Bootable: Yes Block size: 512 RAID Member Disks: ► INTEL SSDPE2MEI1274 SN:CAN07174M60F2MCN, 1117.8168 Port: 310, Slot 4, CPU0, WNS, BOP 03:00.0 ► INTEL SSDPE2MEI1274 SN:PHD624300F1P2HCN, 1117.8168 Port: 310, Slot 37, CPU0, WNS, BOP 04:00.0 +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save a Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1278. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Select Reset to Non-RAID from the screen below and press to remove RAID data from the selected NVMe device.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced INTEL SODPEDMED12T4 SN:CVMD717406B01P0NDN, 1117.013B Disk Actions: Reset to non-RESET Turn Locate LED On Controllers: Model Numbers: Serial Number: Size: Status: Block Size: Boot Port Number: Boot Port Offsets: Slot Number: Socket Number: VDD Controller Number: PCI BusDevice.Function: volume Management: Device Controller: INTEL SODPEDMED12T4 CVMD717406B01P0NDN 1117.013B PAID Member 512 3 0 4 0 2 03:00,0 Remove RAID data from the risk +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults Full Save & Exit ESD: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that you want to set the selected NVMe device to non-RAID. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Reset to non-RAID Remove RAID structure on disk? Yes No Receives RAID data from the disk +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 5.20.1776. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

To Turn on the Disk Locator LED

Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen displays, select a non-RAID physical disk to turn on the disk locator LED to locate a selected device.

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text_image All Intel VMD Controllers Create VMD Volume VMD volumes: Volume9, VMD(Do(Strike), 2023.SGB, Normal) Non-Default Physical Display INTEL SSD/CSW1074 SE-FH0624100.CSP3EN, 1117.8058 Port Z10, Slot 4, CPU, VMD, RDP 03100.0 INTEL SSD/CSW1074 SE-FH0624100.CSP3EN, 1117.8058 Port Z10, Slot 37, CPU, VMD, RDP 04100.0 Select to see more Information about the disk +: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Utilized Defaults F4: Save a Exit ESC: Exit Version 8.20.1274. Copyright (D) 2013 American Hepatrends, Inc.

You can also select a RAID member disk to locate the selected device.

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text_image RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions Delete Name: Volume0 RAID Levels: RAID(Stripe) Strip Size: 125KB Size: 2123.83GB Status: Normal Bootable: Yes Block Size: $12 RAID Member Blocks INTEL: SCSF/CMR174 SN-FH0754000SP/MEN, 1117.0100 Port: 360, 81st 4, CPU0, WHO, BOP 03100.0 INTEL: SSPEXN01274 SN-FH0624000FIP/HON, 1117.0100 Port: 360, 81st 37, CPU0, WHO, BOP 04100.0 ++: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESGT Exit

When the following screen appears, use the arrow keys to select Turn Locate LED On. Press to turn on the locator LED to show the location of the selected device.

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text_image Create RAID Volume INTEL SSOPESME01274 3N:FM0624100LZIPDHGM, 1117.0108 Disk Actions ► Mark as Open ► Make as Journals Drive ► Turn Locate LED On Controller: Volume Management Device Controller Model Number: INTEL SSOPESME01274 Serial Number: FM0624100LZIPDHGM Size: 1117.0108 Status: Non-RAID Block Size: 512 Root Port Number: 2 Root Port Offset: 0 Slot Number: 4 Socket Number: 1 VND Controller Number: 1 PCI BusDeviceFunctions: 08500.0 ▲ Create a volume with the Sends locate led command to a drive +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit version 2.20.1274, Copyright © 2019 American Regatronics, Inc.

To Mark a RAID Volume as Spare

Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.

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text_image All Intel VMD Controllers ► Create RAID Volume: RAID volumes: ► Volume0, RAID(Stripe), E123.85GE, Normal Non-RAID Physical Disk: ► INTEL SDOPE2MEO1274 ONIPWD624100.SFONEN, 1117.8120 Port: 240, 610T 97, CPU1, VMO1, BSP 04:00.0 ► INTEL SDOPE2MEO1274 ONIPWD624100.SFONEN, 1117.8120 Port: 240, 610T 97, CPU1, VMO1, BSP 04:00.0 Select to see more Information about the disk +: Select Screen T1: Select Item enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

After a NVMe device is selected, press and the following screen will appear. Select Mark as Spare and press to mark the selected device as a spare device.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Hestrends, Inc. Advanced INTEL SSDPE29E012T4 SN:PH0624100LZIP38N, 1117.81GB Disk Actions: ► Mark As Spare ► Mark as Journaling Drive ► Turn Locate LED On Controllers: Model Number: Serial Number: SISR: Status: Block Size: Root Part Number: Root Part Offset: Slot Number: Socket Number: VND Controller Number: PCI BusDevice.Function: Volume Management Device Controller INTEL SSDPE29E012T4 PH0624100LZIP38N 1117.81GB Non-RAID 512 2 0 4 1 1 03:00.0 Hark disk as Spare +: Select Screen 14: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.30.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Hestrends, Inc.

When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that you want the selected device to be used as a spare device. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc. Advanced Hark as Spare Are you sure you want to mark the disk as Spare? Hacking disk as Spare will remove all data on the disk. ✓ Yes ✓ No Mark disk as Spare +: Select Screen #1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-1 Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Options Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 3.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc.

Note: A spare disk is used for automatic RAID volume rebuilds when status of failed, missing, or at risk is detected on the array disk. For a RAID0 volume, only status of at risk will trigger automatic RAID volume rebuilds.

To Mark a RAID Volume as a Journaling Drive

Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks for use as a journaling drive.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced All Intel VMD Controllers RAID Volumes: ► Volume0, RAIDS(Parity), 2133.04GB, Normal ► Volume1, RAIDS(Parity), 106.18GB, Normal Non-RAID Physical Docks: ► INTL SPCY2NDISTE 50+PMM24500RICHEN, 1127.8528 F4: 210, 8bit - 97, 8bit, VMD1, 56 - 14.00.0 Select to see more Information about the disk +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-1 Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Drive & Exit ESC: EXIT Version 3.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

After selecting a NVMe device, press and the following screen will appear. Select Mark as Journaling Drive and press .

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text_image Intel SGP2E2ME012T4 SX:FM0654200R1P2MGN, 1117.819B Disk Actions: ▶ Make as Drive ▶ Make as Journaling Drive ▶ Make Lasso LED On Controllers: Model Number: Serial Number: Size: Status: Block Size: Root Part Number: Root Part Offset: Slot Number: Socket Number: VND Controller Number: PCI BusDevice.Function: Volume Management Device Controller INTEL SGP2E2ME012T4 FM0654200R1P2MGN 1117.819B Non-MAID 510 2 0 37 1 1 04:00.0 Mark disk as Journaling Drive ++: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +--: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Dutilized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1374. Copyright (C) 2017 American Newsrends, Inc.

When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that the selected device is to be used as a journaling drive. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. Advanced Mark as Journaling Drive Are you sure you want to mark the disk as Journaling Drive? Marking disk as Journaling Drive will Remove all data on the disk. ▶ Yes ▶ No Mark disk as Journaling Drive +:- Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +:- Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESD: Exit Version 5.20.1876. Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc.

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Note: RAID Write Hole (RWH) is a condition associated with a power/drive-failure/crash while writing to a RAID5 volume. The use of journaling drive that contains partial parity logging (PPL) can reduce the potential data loss. Refer to the following illustration for the use of journaling drive.

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Journaling Drive (PPL)"] --> B["Disk1 (Data)"]
    A --> C["Disk2 (Data)"]
    A --> D["Disk3 (Data)"]
    A --> E["Disk4 (Parity)"]
    B --> F["(read) old data XOR operation (write) new data"]
    C --> G["(read) old parity XOR operation (write) new parity"]
    D --> H["(read) old parity XOR operation (write) new parity"]
    I["Store PPL to the journaling drive"] --> A
    J["Partial parity logging (PPL) = old data XOR old parity\nNew parity = new data XOR PPL"] --> A

E.3 Use of Journaling Drive

The following section describes the use of a journaling drive for the RAID5 volume, which is a parity-based RAID.

Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID5 volume.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright IC? 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced All Intel VMD Controllers VMD Volume: Volume, RUIDS(Parity), 2123.0458, Normal Volume, RMS(DNA(SD)), VDS.0458 Normal Non-RAID Physical Disk: INTEL, BIOSPEEMES1274, ON:PHO62NDOORIPUSHON, 1117.B138 Port 2:0; Slot 37; OPUL, VMD, SDF 04:00.0 Select to see more Information about the RAID Volume +: Select Screen II: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.30.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Press and the following screen will appear.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions Delete Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID5(Parity) Strip Size: 64KB Size: 2123.84GB Status: Normal Documentation: Yes Block Size: $1B New Policy: [Disable] RAID Member Disks: INTEL SSPEZME501274 SN:CMW0717400EDIP5CHN, 1117.813B Port 010, 81pt 4, CPU, VND2, BDF 03:00.0 INTEL SSPEZME501274 SN:FMD624000EDIP5CHN, 1117.813B Port 010, 81pt 3T, CPU, VND2, BDF 04:00.0 INTEL SSPEZME501274 SN:FMD62410NLZIPCHN, 1117.813B Port 2:0, 81pt 4, CPU, VND1, BDF 03:00.0 RAID Write Hole policy +:- Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc.

Step 2. Use the arrow keys to select RWH Policy. RWH is a scenario related to a power/drive-failure/crash.

RWH Policy

Press and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages 166 and 167), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Netstrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions Delete Name: RAID Level: Strip Size: Size: Status: Resetable: BLOCK SIZE: NET POSITION RAID Member Disk: INTEL SSDFEZME01274 SN:CHWD717408801F2 Port 3rd, Slot 4, CPU0, VMO2, SDF 03:00.0 INTEL SSDFEZME01274 SN:PHR062N2000FEZHGN, 1117.815B Port 3rd, Slot QT, CPU0, VMO2, SDF 04:00.0 INTEL SSDFEZME01274 SN:PHR062L10WLIFZHGN, 1117.815B Port 2nd, Slot 4, CPU1, VMO1, SDF 03:00.0 RAID Write Hole policy +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Netstrends, Inc.

If no device has been set as a journaling drive, the options are Distributed PPL and Disable.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions ► Delete Name: RAID Level: Strip Size: Size: Status: Bootable: Block B/S RAM Policy: RAID Member Disks: ► INTEL SSPEEEMES1274 SN:CDAND71740080DPZENQ, 1117.8108 Port 3:0, 81ot 4, CPU0, VAD2, BDF 03:00.0 ► INTEL SSPEEEMES1274 SN:PPROG62400DPZENQ, 1117.8108 Port 3:0, 81ot 37, CPU0, VAD2, BDF 04:00.0 ► INTEL SSPEEEMES1274 SN:FMDB62400CLIPZENQ, 1117.8108 Port 2:0, 81ot 4, CPU1, VAD1, BDF 03:00.0 Volume9 RAID(Parity) 64KB 2125.8408 Normal RAM Policy: Distributed FPL Disable RAID Write Hole policy +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc.

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Note 1: Partial parity logging (PPL) can be defined as the result of XOR calculation of old data and old parity. PPL is a feature available for RAID5 volumes. While a power/drive-failure/crash occurring, PPL information helps rebuild the RAID volume and reduce the potential data loss.

Note 2: For the RWH condition, the Intel® RSTe 5.X or above RWH closure algorithm provides the option of use of an additional NVMe device for RAID volume rebuilds (Journaling Drive RWH closure mode). Without the use of an additional NVMe device, PPL distributed RWH closure mode can be utilized to close the RWH by using the parity drive for example.

Step 3. Set the feature, RWH Policy, to Journaling Drive.
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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions Delete Name: RAID Level: Strip Size: Sizes: Status: Bootable: Block Bides RMM Policy: RAID Member Disks: INTEL SEDPEEMES1274 SN:CAVDT1740080523 Port: 3x0, Slot 4, CPU0, VMD2, BDF 03:00.0 INTEL SEDPEEMES1274 SN:FH06242000FIP2HGN, 1117.81GB Port: 3x0, Slot 3T, CPU0, VMD2, BDF 04:00.0 INTEL SEDPEEMES1274 SN:FH0624100LIZIP2HGN, 1117.81GB Port: 2x0, Slot 4, CPU0, VMD1, BDF 03:00.0 RAID Policy: Distributed FPL Journaling Drive Disable +/- Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 3.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Press and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below.
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text_image Aotic Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO Volume Actions ► Delete Name: VOLUME9 RAID Level: MAX(Parity) Strip Size: 64KB Size: $125.84D8 Status: Normal Bootablet: Yes Block Size: $12 REV FOUNT: (Reinactive Cable) RAM JD: INTEL SODPE2ME01274 SIN:PHM062420001F2HGN, 1117.81GB Port 210 CPOL: VMDJ] ► Change RAM settings RAID Member DISS: INTEL SODPE2ME01274 SNICAM0727000B01F3HGN, 1117.81GB Port 3:0, $1:0 4, CPOL, VMD2, BDF 03:00,0 INTEL SODPE2ME01274 SNIFPM062420001F2HGN, 1117.81GB Port 3:0, Slot 3T, CPOL, VMD2, BDF 04:00,0 INTEL SODPE2ME01274 SNIFPM0624100L2F3HGN, 1117.81GB ► Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter Select +/-1 Charge Opt. P1: General Hold P2: Previous Values P3: Optimized Defaults P4: Save a Exit ESO: Exit

RWH JD

Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press and the following screen will appear. The feature displays the information of journaling drive(s).

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Netatrends, Inc. Advanced RAID VOLUME INFO VOLUME ACTIONS Delete Name: RAID Level: Strip Size: Size: Status: Bootstrap: Block Size: RAM POUL RAM POUL Volume Volume0 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 2103.84GB Normel Yes Port 30: INTEL SSDPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0624200CIP2HGN, 1117.815B Port 210 CPU VMD1 , 1117.815B Port 210 CPU VMD1 Change RAM settings RAM Member Disks: INTEL SSDPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0717400BDLP2HGN, 1117.815B Port 3:0; Slot 4, CPU0, VMD2, RDF 04:00.0 INTEL SSDPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0624200CIP2HGN, 1117.815B Port 3:0; Slot 97, CPU0, VMD2, RDF 04:00.0 INTEL SSDPE2ME012T4 SN:FM0624100CZIP3HGN, 1117.815B +:- Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2019 American Netatrends, Inc.

Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press to select the desired journaling drive from the option list of RWH JD.

Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press .

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text_image RAID VOLUME INFO VOLUME ACTIONS ► Delete Name: RAID Level: Strip Size: Size: Status: Bootable: Block Size: RAM Policy: RAM ID: ► Changes RMs settings RAID Member Disks: ► INTL SSDF2M01274 SN:CU0717400001F2NGN, 1117.8168 Port 3:0, Slot 4, CPU0, VMO2, BIF 03:00.0 ► INTL SSDF2M01274 SN:PHD624200F1PGN, 1117.8168 Port 3:0, Slot 37, CPU0, VMO2, BIF 04:00.0 ► INTL SSDF2M01274 SN:PHD624200L1F3NGN, 1117.8168 Volume: RAID(Pacity): 64KB 2125.84GB Normal Yes 512 [Journaling Drive] [INTEL SSDF2M01274 SN:PHD624200F1PGN, 1117.8168 Port 240 CPU0, MD1] +: Select Screen; T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save B Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2013 American Regatrends, Inc.

Your computer will return to the main screen of All Intel VMD Controllers as shown below.

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text_image All Intel VHD Controllers RAID Volumes: Volume0, AVIDS(Parity), 213.86GB, Normal Volume1, RAIDS(Parity), 105.18GB, Normal Non-RAID Physical Disks: INTEL: RSPE2M01274 SN:FM0624000R1P2M0, 1117.81GB Port 2:0, 0Jot NT, OPUI, VMD1, BDF 04:00.0 Select to see here: Information about the RAID VOLUME +: Select Screen TA: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save it Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (C) 2013 American Regatrends, Inc.

Appendix F

Secure Boot Settings

Secure boot is a feature of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. The F.1, F.2, and F.3 sections provide instructions on how to enable the secure boot features. The F.4 section states Key Management settings.

F.1 Boot Mode Select Feature

Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Boot tab. Use the arrow keys to select Boot mode select and press . The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. Set Boot mode select to UEFI. For the changes to take effect, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright HCI 2017 American Negotrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Lock IPMI Security BOOT Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot Mode Effect LEDAV to EEF support [Hold] [Disabled] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk] Boot Option #2 [OS/O/D] Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DMI] Boot Option #5 [BOOT mode select] Boot Option #6 LEDAV DEFI DUAL Boot Option #7 [DEFI USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #8 [DEFI USB CD/DMI] Boot Option #9 [DEFI USB key] Boot Option #10 [DEFI USB Floppy] Boot Option #11 [DEFI USB Lan] Boot Option #12 [DEFI Network:UEFI...] Boot Option #13 [DEFI AP:UEFI: Du... Boot Option #14 [DEFI AP:UEFI: Du... Boot Option #15 [DEFI Network:UEFI...] Boot Option #16 [DEFI AP:UEFI: Du... Boot Option #17 [DEFI AP:UEFI: Du... Delete Boot Option Select Boot mode LEDCV/DEFI +: Select Screen #L: Select Item emert: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.13.1208. Copyright HCI 2017 American Negotrends, Inc.

F.2 Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ CSM Support Features

Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab as shown below.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Negatrends, Inc. Name: Advanced Event Logs IP4I Security User Save & Exit Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Password Description: If the Administrator's / User's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is asked for when entering Setup. Please set Administrator's password first in order to set User's password, if clear Administrator's password, the User's password will be cleared as well. The password length must be in the following ranges: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Password Check [Setup] ▶ Secure Boot Customizable Secure Boot settings #: Select Screen #: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Dot. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1268, Copyright (C) 2017 American Negatrends, Inc.

Use the arrow keys to select Secure Boot and press to access the menu items. The following screen will appear.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility = Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Security System: Mode Secure Boot Vendor: Keys Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode CSM Support Key Management User Not Active Not Active [Disabled] [Cluster] [Enabled] Secure Boot activated when Platform type(FK) is enrolled. System mode is User/Deployed, and CSM function is disabled +: Select Screen 11: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save a Exit E80: Exit Version 2.13.1988. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

Secure Boot

This feature is available when the platform key (PK) is pre-registered where the platform operates in the User mode and compatibility support module (CSM) support is disabled in the BIOS Setup utility. Select Enabled for secure boot flow control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Secure Boot Mode

Use this feature to set the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. Select Standard to load manufacturer's default secure variables. Select Custom to change the image execution policy and to manage secure boot keys.

CSM Support

Select Enabled to support the legacy CSM, which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

F.3 Secure Boot Settings

To have the secure boot support, be sure to follow the steps below (Step 1 \~ Step 4).

Step 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard. Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed.

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text_image Auto Setup UTILITY - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Security System Mode User Secure Boot Not Active Vendor Keys Not Active Secure Boot Unisubised Secure Boot Mode Standard User Secure Boot Selector: Standard/Duston. In Custom mode Secure Boot Variables can be configured without authentication User Support Required Key Management Secure Boot mode selector: Standard/Duston. In Custom mode Secure Boot Variables can be configured without authentication +/-: Select Screen T#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Defaulted Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1986. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright IC2 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Security System Mode User Secure Boot Not Active Vendor Keys Not Active Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] CSH Support [Enabled] Key Management Install factory defaults Press 'Yes' to install factory default keys Yes No +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter! Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4b: Save B Exit GSD: Exit Version 3.19.1208. Copyright 401 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

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Note: The Key Management menu will become unavailable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Standard.

Step 2. For the changes to take effect, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright 107 2017 American Regatrends, Inc. Security System Mode Secure Boot Vendor Keys Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode CSM Support Key Management User Not Active Not Active [Disabled] [Standard] [Enabled] Save & Exit Setup Save configuration and exit? Yes No Secure Boot mode selector: Standard-Custom. In Custom mode Secure Boot Variables can be configured without authentication +: Select Screen F4: Object Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESG: Exit Version 2.13.1556. Copyright 107.2017 American Repatrends, Inc.

Step 3. Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set CSM Support to Disabled.

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text_image Automatic Setup Utility - Copyright 107 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security System Mode Vendor Keys Secure Boot Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode COM Support Key Management User Active Not Active Disabled [Standard] [Mod] (Mod) CSM Support Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable COM Support. ++: Select Stream 11: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Split F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESCt Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

For the changes to take effect, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

Step 4. Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American NewsTrends, Inc. Security System Mode User Vendor Keys Active Secure Boot Not ACTIVE Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot Mode [Standard] CSH Support [Disabled] Key Management Secure Boot Disabled Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled. Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is In User mode. The mode change requires platform reset +: Select Stream TI: Select Tree Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save N Exit ESG: Exit Version 2.20.1374. Copyright (C) 2019 American NewsTrends, Inc.

For the changes to take effect, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Press during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. The following screen will appear.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc. Security System Boot User Vendor Keys Active Secure Boot Active: Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot Mode [Standard] CSH Support [Disabled] Key Management Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled. Platform Key(DK) is enrolled and the System is in user mode. The node change requires platform reset +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESD: Exit Version 8.26.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc.

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Note: Once Secure Boot is enabled, CSM Support will become disabled and the legacy environment is no longer valid. The authorized UEFI support such as UEFI OS, AOC UEFI FW, and UEFI PXE server are allowed.

F.4 Key Management Settings

The Key Management menu as shown below, which is available when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, allows the secure boot keys to be installed via the external device and be involved in the secure boot process.

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text_image Aptio Setup utility - Copyright IC? 2019 American Meastrends, Inc. security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults Disabled ► Restore Factory Keys ► Reset To Setup Mode ► Export Secure Boot variables ► Enroll Eff. Image Device Guard Ready ► Remove 'LEFI DR' from All ► Restore ID defaults Secure Boot variable | Size | Keys | Key Source ► Platform Key(RK) | 1466 | 11 Factory ► Key Exchange Keys | 1560 | 11 Factory ► Authorized Signatures | 4263 | 31 Factory ► Forbidden Signatures | 3724 | 77 Factory ► Authorized Timestamps | 1563 | 11 Factory ► OSRecovery Signatures | 1467 | 11 Factory Install factory default Secure Root keys after the platform reset and while The System is in Setup mode +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimal Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Guatemala, Inc.

Provision Factory Defaults

This feature is to provision the default secure boot keys set by the manufacturer when system is in the Setup mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults Disabled Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI CH' Iron DG Restore IM defaults Secure Boot Variable | Size Platform Key(FX) | 1466 Key Exchange Keys | 1560 Authorized Signatures[ 486] | 3 | Factory Forbidden Signatures[ 9764] | 7 | Factory Authorized Timestamps[ 156] | 1 | Factory GoRecovery Signatures[ 1466] | 1 | Factory Provision Factory Defaults Disabled Enabled Add: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Apt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc.

Select and press Yes to restore factory default secure boot keys and key variables. Also, it will reset the system to the User mode. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Vendor Keys Valid Force Systems to User mode. Install factory default. Secure Boot key databases Provision Factory Defaults Disabled Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Efi Drive Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI OR' from OE Restore OE defaults Secure Boot variable | S12 Station Key(K) 148 Key Exchange Keys | 156 Authorized Signatures | 496 Forbidden Signatures | 3724 Authorized Timestamps | 1565 OSRecovery Signatures | 1465 Install factory defaults Press 'Yes' to proceed 'No' to cancel Yes No +/-: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save B Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

▶Reset To Setup Mode (available when the System Mode is in User mode)

Select and press Yes to clear all secure boot variables and reset the system to the Setup mode. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Notio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Delete all Secure Boot Key Provision Factory Defaults [0](ached) Restore factory keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Eff Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI OR' from Do Restore IM defaults Secure Boot variable | 513 Platform Key(7x) | 146 Key Exchange Keys | 156 Authorized Signatures1 42% Forbidden Signatures1 972 Authorized Timestamps1 1565 OnRecovery Signatures1 1465 Reset To Setup Mode Deleting all variables will reset the System to Setup Mode Do you want to proceed? Yes No Select Screens T1: Select Item Enter Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save B Exit ESD: Exit Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2013 American Newsrends, Inc.

▶Export Secure Boot variables

Use this feature to export NVRAM content of secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device.

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text_image Aio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled] Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot Variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'LEFI OK' from NB Restore IB defaults Secure Boot Variable | Size | Platform Key(%) | 1466 Key Exchange Keys | 1560 Authorized Signatures | 4863 Forbidden Signatures | 324 Authorized Timestamps | 1565 DoRecovery Signatures | 1466 File System No Valid File System Available Ok +: Select Screen T4: Detect Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1974. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

▶Enroll Efi Image

This feature is to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into the Authorized Signature Database (DB) and to allow the image to run in the secure boot mode.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Reportrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults IDisabled! Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables ENROLL ECI Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI DR' from DB Restore DB defaults Secure Boot Variable | Size | Platform key(FX) | 1466 Key Exchange Keys | 1560 Authorized Signatures | 4263 Forboden Signatures | 9724 Authorized Timestamps | 1565 OSRecovery Signatures | 1465 File System No Valid File System Available Ok +:- Select Screen T4: Select Item entry: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save a Exit ESG: Exit Version 2.20.1274, Copyright (C) 2019 American Reportrends, Inc.

▶Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB (available when the system is not in Device Guard Ready)

Select and press Yes to remove Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the DB. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot Variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'NEFI CA' from DB Restore ID defaults Secure Boot Variable | Size Platform Key(H) Key Exchange Keys | 140 Authorized Signatures | 450 Forbidden Signatures | 374 Authorized TimingTamps | 1651 GoRecovery Signatures | 1457 Remove 'NEFI CA' from DB Press 'Yes' to proceed 'No' to cancel Yes No +: Select Screen T4: Select Item enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit version 2.30.1374, Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc.

Select and press Yes to restore the DB variables to factory defaults. The options are Yes and No.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright 107 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UOPI OR' from De Restore DB defaults Secure Boot variable | Size Floights Key(H) Key Exchange Keys | 140 Authorized Signatures | 156 Forbidden Signatures | 324 Authorized TimeStamps | 156 OsRecovery Signatures | 146 Restore DB variable to factory defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults Press 'Yes' to proceed 'No' to cancel Yes No +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/- Change SpI... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save B E=It ESC: Exit Version 8.20.1974, Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

*Refer to the following settings for keys and signatures related to secure boot.

▶ Platform Key (PK)

The Platform Key (PK), which is pre-installed in firmware during manufacturing, provides full control of the secure boot key hierarchy. The options are Details, Export, Update, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of PK. Select Export to save the current PKs to a FAT formatted USB flash drive. Select Update to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a file on the external device. Select Delete to clear the current PKs and reset the system to the Setup mode. See the following for more information of each option.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright TO 2019 American MegaTrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults ID(subplied) Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Eff Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI OR' from OS Restore ID defaults Secure Boot variable | Size | Ke Platform Key(K) Key Exchange Keys | 15601 Authorized Signatures[ 4263] Forbidden Signatures[ 3724] Authorized Timetamool [ 1563] GoRecovery Signatures[ 3465] Platform key(PK) Details Export Update Delete Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK) Platform key(PK)

Details: Use the arrow keys to select Details and press . It displays detailed information of PK as shown below.

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text_image Initio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults Disabled Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Security Boot Variables Enroll Eff Image Device Guard Remove 'UEF1 Restore DS de Secure Boot v Platform Key Key Exchange Keys | 15601 | 1 Factory Authorized Signatures[ 4263] | 0 Factory Forbidden Signatures[ 3724] | 7 Factory Authorized Timescales[ 1565] | 1 Factory OsRecovery Signatures[ 1466] | 1 Factory Platform Key(PK) List: Six.Type/Countl Size/ Owner GUIS | Certificate Legend 11 X.509 | 11 1422 | 28DC4851-... | 11 Security Violation +: Select Screen T1: Object Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Have A Exit ESC: Exit Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1.Public Key Certificates: dDEFI_SIGNATURE_1.DST bDEFI_CERT_XS09 (DEPA) cDEFI_CERT_RSAD04B (Inin) dDEFI_CERT_SHMXX ed UEFI Image(SHARE56) mal,Mixed Version 2.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Newsrends, Inc.

Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.

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text_image Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Eti Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'EIFI DR' from DB Restore ID defaults Secure Boot variable | Size | Ke Platform Key(P) 1465 Key Exchange Keys | 1560 Authorized Signatures | 4261 Forboden Signatures | 3724 Authorized TimeStamps | 1565 GoRecovery Signatures | 1465 Platform Key(PE) Details Export Update Delete 1 Factory 271 Factory 1 Factory 1 Factory Enroll Factory Defaults or Load certificates from a +List 1.Public tag Certificates: a)EFLSIGNATURE_LIST b)EFLCENT_RS(RD) (DEA) c)EFLCENT_RS(NR) (DIN) d)EFLCENT_SHARXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3.LTF PE/IDPF Image(DNA256) Key Source: Factory,External,Mixed +: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. PI: General Help F3: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults PAI: Save N Exit SOD: Exit Version 2.20.1274. Copyright (CI) 2013 American Newsrends, Inc.

Press and the following screen will appear.

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text_image Atoio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults [Unbind] Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Eff: Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'LEFT OK' Restore (E default) Secure Boot variable Platform Key(s): Key Exchange Keys [ 1560] [ ] Factory Authorized Signatures[ 4263] [ ] Factory Forbidden Signatures[ 3724] [ ] Factory Authorized Timetawson [ 1565] [ ] Factory OnRecovery Signatures[ 1465] [ ] Factory Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a File: 1.Public Key Certificate: a)EF1/STIGNATURE_LIST b)EF1_CERT_XSOS (DEF) c)EF1_CERT_RSD040 (Incl) d)EF1_CERT_SHAWX e)-Authenticated UEFI Select & File system Apl(a)=100, 00\FE3+14(0)\DES(14.0)\M(D(Far1, Fig 7)) +/-: Select Screes T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save B Exit ESD: Exit Version 2.29.1874, Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc.

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Note: Refer to the right panel of the screen for the file formats accepted.

Update: Use the arrow keys to select Update. It is to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a file on the external device.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled] Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot Variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Restore DB defaults Secure Boot Variable | Size | Ka Platform Key(PK) 14651 Key Exchange Keys 15661 Authorized Signatures 42631 Forbidden Signatures 37241 Authorized TimeStamps 15851 Recovery Signatures 14661 Platform Key(PK) Details Export Update Delete +/- Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/- Change Spl. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Initialized Defaults F4: Save A Exit E6Ct Exit Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: LPublic Key Certificate aEPI LSINATURE_LIST dEPI CERT_XSOS [IDN] eEPI CERT_RASO4B [IDN] dEPI CERT_SHWXX 2.Authenticates UEFS Variable 3.EPI PE/GPF IMAGE(SHWSX) Key Source: Factory,External,Mixed Version 2.20.1274, Copyright (C) 2019 American Regatrends, Inc.

Press and the following screen will appear.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Negatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults Restore Factory Keys Reset to Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI OR' from DB Restore DB defaults Secure Boot variable | 6L Platform key[7] | 34 Key Exchange Keys | 15 Authorized Signatures | 40 Forbidden Signatures | 30 Authorized Timestamps | 100 GetRecovery Signatures | 14061 | 1 Factory Update Press 'yes' to load factory default 'Pk' on 'No' to load it from a file on external media Yes No Authenticated UDFS able F1: PE/OPF (ImageIDHAES) Source: tory,External,Mixed Select Screen 14: Select Item enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press . The following screen will appear.

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Valid Provision Factory Defaults IDisabled! Restore factory keys Reset TO Setup Mode Export secure boot variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEF1 DA' from D6 Restore DD defaults Secure Boot variable | Size | Keys | Key Platform key(7) 1651 1 Fact Key Exchange Keys 1668 1 Fact Authorized Signatures1 4631 9 Fact Forbidden Signatures1 3724 77 Fact Authorized TimeStamp1 1651 1 Factory BeRecovery Signatures1 1468 1 Factory Update Success Ok Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a +File: 1.Public key certificate(s) aEFLSIGNATURE_1.IST bEFL_CERT_XS09 (DEM) cEFL_CERT_RSAC04B (BIN) dEFL_CERT_SHAWX 2.Authenticated UEFS Variable: 3.EFI PE/DFY Image(SHAWS) Key Source: Factory,External,Mixed +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Value F3: Detailed Defaults F4: Save B Exit ESD: Exit Version 3.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

To load PKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press .

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text_image Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Modified Provision Factory Defaults Unsatisfied Restore Factory Keys Reset To Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Eff Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Restore DB defaults Secure Boot variable | 5L Platform Key[1] Key Exchange Keys | 16 Authorized Signatures[4] Forbidden Signatures[3] Authorized Timetamol [16x5] OsRecovery Signatures[14x5] 1 Factory Update Press 'Yes' to load factory default 'Pc' or 'No' to load it from a file on external media Yes No Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1.Public key Certificates: aEFL SIGNATURE_LIST bEFL_CERT_XB09 (DER) cEFL_CERT_RS40048 (bin) dEFL_CERT_SHAXX Authenticated UEFI able (FI PE/DFF Image(SHAOS)) Source: torg.External,Mixed Select Screem 11: Select Tree Enter: Select +/-: Change Spt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save B Exit ESD: Exit Version 3.20.1874. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.

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text_image Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Restore Factory Keys Reset to Setup Mode Export Secure Boot variables Enroll Efi Image Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI UN' from DE Restore ID defaults Secure Boot variable | Size | Ka Platform Key(%) | 14651 Key Exchange Keys | 15601 Authorized Signatures | 45631 Forbjorden Signatures | 37241 Authorized TimeStamps | 15651 OnRecovery Signatures | 14651 Select File
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Model : X11DPFF-SNR

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