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Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: November 23, 2016

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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 X11SSV-M4F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel's C236 chipset and onboard Intel Xeon E3-1500 v5 series BGA processor, the X11SSV-M4F motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while keeping a small form-factor and power consumption to a minimum. Based on the 14nm micro-architecture process, the motherboard offers up to 32GB of fast DDR4 SO-DIMM in 2 slots, 12V DC input, IPMI, USB3.0, M.2, mini PCI-E, PCI-E 3.0 x16, and SATA 3.0 (6Gbps). The processor also provides GT4e Iris Pro graphics for advanced media hardware acceleration (VHD) and the inclusion of eDRAM for increased system efficiency. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:

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

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

Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to relay safety precautions.

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

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist....8

Quick Reference 11

Quick Reference Table....12

Motherboard Features....14

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview....18

1.3 Special Features ....18

Recovery from AC Power Loss....18

1.4 System Health Monitoring....19

Onboard Voltage Monitors ....19

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control 19

Environmental Temperature Control ....19

System Resource Alert....19

1.5 ACPI Features....20

1.6 Power Supply 20

1.7 Super I/O....20

1.8 Advanced Power Management....21

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

Management Engine (ME) 21

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices....22

Precautions 22

Unpacking 22

2.2 Motherboard Installation....23

Tools Needed ....23

Location of Mounting Holes 23

Installing the Motherboard....24

2.3 Memory Support and Installation 25

Memory Support....25

SO-DIMM Module Population Sequence 25

SO-DIMM Installation....26

SO-DIMM Removal....26

2.4 Rear I/O Ports 27
2.5 Front Control Panel....31
2.6 Connectors ....35
Power Connections....35
Headers....37
2.7 Jumper Settings 45
How Jumpers Work....45
2.8 LED Indicators....50

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....52
Before Power On ....52
No Power ....52
No Video ....53
System Boot Failure 53
Memory Errors ....53
Losing the System's Setup Configuration....54
When the System Becomes Unstable ....54
3.2 Technical Support Procedures ....56
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....57
3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ....58
Battery Removal....58
Proper Battery Disposal....58
Battery Installation....58
3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service....59

Chapter 4 BIOS

4.1 Introduction....60
Starting the Setup Utility 60
4.2 Main Setup....61
4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations....63
4.4 Event Logs 85
4.5 IPMI....87
4.6 Security....90

4.7 Boot....93
4.8 Save & Exit....95

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs 99
B.2 SuperDoctor ^® 5....100

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling....101
Product Disposal....103

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

Chapter 1

Introduction

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

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

1.1 Checklist

Main Parts List (Included in Retail Box)
Description Part Number Quantity
Supermicro Motherboard X11SSV-M4F 1
SATA Cables CB-0044L 4
I/O Shield MCP-260-00056-1N 1

Important Links

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

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [e-mail]

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

Figure 1-1. X11SSV-M4F Motherboard Image

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with various electronic components and connectors (no readable text or symbols)

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. X11SSV-M4F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

DVI-A 6T1 JVRM1 JVRM2 AUDIO JCP01 JCP01X16 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP01 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP02 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP03 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP04 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP05 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP06 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP07 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP08 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP09 JCP11 1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. AUSB/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/AM2/ ASpeed AST24OOSI m-PCIE DMWAB1 DMWAW1 CPU FAN1 JPI2C1 JPW2 JPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIPW9 JIPW1 JIPW2 JIFN JFAN2

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

Quick Reference

JVRM1 AUDIO JVRM2 DVI-A JVRM1 BT1 LED1 m-PCIE LAN1/2 JIPMB1 USB3/4 COM1 USB1/2 USB9 ASpeed AST2400 JPM81 JPM82 JPM83 JPM84 JPM85 JPM86 JPM87 JPM88 JPM89 JPAC1 SRW1 J2C1 J2C2 JSMB1 JSMB2 SRW2 JPG1 SRW3 JWD1 JWT1 SRW4 JD1 JD1 JPCIE1 x16 JPME1 JPR1 JBR1 M.2 JPUSB1 I-SATA2 I-SATA1 JSD1 JSD2 JGPIO1 FAN3 JL1 J17 I-SGPIO1 J16 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 JSPIC1 JTPM1 LED2 USB5/6 USB7/8 USB5/6 LED2 JF1 JF1 USB7/8 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 CPU JPIXC1 JPIW2 JPW1 JPI2C1 FAN1 FAN2

Notes:

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connections.
- "indicates the location of Pin 1."
- Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.
- Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

Quick Reference Table
Jumper Description Default Setting

JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME1 ME Recovery	Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JPUSB1	USB Wake Up	Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JVRM1	VRM SMB Clock (to BMC or PCH)	Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JVRM2	VRM SMB Data (to BMC or PCH)	Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1	Watch Dog	Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LED1 BMC Heartbeat	Blinking Green: BMC Normal
LED2 Power LED	Solid Green: Power On
Connector	Description
AUDIO	Front Panel Audio Header
BT1	Onboard Battery
COM1	COM Port (in RJ45)
DVI-A	Digital Video Interface (Analog Output Only)
FAN1 ~ FAN3	System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)
I-SATA1 ~ I-SATA4	Intel® PCH SATA 3.0 Ports
I-SGPIO1	Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header
J16	NIC3 Activity LED Header
J17	NIC4 Activity LED Header
JD1	Speaker Header
JF1	Front Control Panel Header
JGPIO1	General Purpose I/O Header
JIPMB1	4-pin External I^2C Header (for an IPMI card)
JL1	Chassis Intrusion Header
JP1	4-pin Power Connector for HDD
JPCIE1 x16	CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 Slot
JPI^2C1	Power Supply SMBus I^2C Header
JPW1	24-pin ATX Power Connector
JPW2	12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector (To provide alternative power for special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use.)
JSD1/JSD2	SATA DOM Power Connectors
JSMB1	System Management Bus Header

Connector Description

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector

LAN1 \~ LAN4 LAN (RJ45) Ports

M.2 M.2 Slot

m-PCIE Mini-PCIE Slot

SRW1/SRW3

M.2 Holding Screws

SRW2/SRW4

Mini-PCIE Holding Screws

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

USB5/6 Front Access USB 2.0 Header

USB7/8 Front Access USB 2.0 Header

USB9 USB Type A Header

Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features
CPU
Onboard Intel Xeon E3-1500 v5 series processor in BGA socket
Memory
Supports up to 32GB of ECC SO-DIMM, DDR4-2133MHz, in two slots. (DDR4-2400 modules can be used but will operate at 2133MHz)
DIMM Size
4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Chipset
Intel® PCH C236
Expansion Slots
One (1) PCI Express 3.0 X16 slot
Network
Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY (LAN1)Intel I210-AT Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LAN2): IPMI Shared LAN PortIntel I350-AM2 Dual Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LAN3/4)
Graphics
Graphics controller via ASpeed 2400 BMC (DVI-A - Analog Output Only)Intel Iris Pro P580 for VHD
I/O Devices
COM Port (in RJ45 port)	One (1) COM port in the rear I/O panel (in RJ45 port)
SATA Ports	Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA1-4)
M.2 Port	One (1) M.2 PCIE 3.0 x4 port, supports SATA, AHCI, and NVMe M.2 storage devices in 2242 or 2282 form factor
m-PCIE Port	One (1) Mini-PCIE port, supports mSATA and PCIE devices
Peripheral Devices
Four (4) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB1/2, USB3/4)Four (4) USB 2.0 ports in two (2) internal headers (USB5/6, USB7/8)One (1) Type-A USB 2.0 connector (USB9)

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

Motherboard Features

BIOS

• 128Mb SPI AMI BIOSSM Flash UEFI BIOS
• ACPI 3.0 or later, SMBIOS 2.7 or later, Plug-and-Play (PnP), RTC (Real Time Clock) wakeup

Power Management

• ACPI power management
• Power button override mechanism
• Power-on mode for AC power recovery
- Wake-On-Ring
- Wake-On-LAN

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, 3.3V standby, +5V, +5V standby, +12V, VBAT, HT, Memory, PCH Temp., System Temp., Memory Temp.
  • CPU switching phase voltage regulator
  • CPU Thermal Trip support
  • CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) support of up to 65W (See Note 1 on next page.)

Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring via IPMI connections
- Single cooling zone
• Low-noise fan speed control
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control

System Management

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support
• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support
• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5
• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI
• Chassis intrusion header and detection

LED Indicators

Power
- BMC Heartbeat

Dimensions

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

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

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 log-in information upon initial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf

Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram

graph TD
    A["PCIe x16 SLOT"] -->|PCIe3.0_x16 8.0GT/s| B["INTEL BGA 1440"]
    B -->|SVID| C["IMVP8 PVCC_CPU,VCCSA"]
    B -->|SVID| D["IMVP8 PVCC_GT,PVCC_GTX"]
    B -->|DDR4 (CHA) 2133MHz| E["DIMMA1"]
    B -->|DDR4 (CHB) 2133MHz| F["SODIMM,Vertical type"]
    B --> G["DIMMB1"]
    B --> H["x4 DMI 5GT/s"]
    H --> I["PCIe3.0_x4 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> J["PCIe3.0_x4 8GT/s SATA-DI4 6Gb/s"]
    H --> K["PCIe3.0_x4 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> L["PCIe3.0_x4 8GT/s SATA-DI4 6Gb/s"]
    H --> M["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> N["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> O["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> P["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> Q["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> R["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> S["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> T["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> U["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> V["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> W["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> X["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> Y["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> Z["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AA["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AB["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AC["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AD["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AE["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AF["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AG["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AH["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AI["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AJ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AK["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AL["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AM["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AN["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AO["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AP["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AQ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AR["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AS["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AT["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AU["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AV["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AW["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AX["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AY["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> AZ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BA["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BB["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BC["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BD["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BE["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BF["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BG["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BH["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BI["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BJ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BK["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BL["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BM["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BN["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BO["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BP["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BQ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BR["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BS["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BT["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BU["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BV["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BW["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BX["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BY["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> BZ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CA["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CB["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CC["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CD["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CE["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CF["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CG["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CH["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CI["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CJ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CK["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CL["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CM["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CN["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CO["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CP["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CS["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CT["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CU["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CV["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CW["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CX["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CY["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> CZ["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> DA["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> DB["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> DC["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> DD["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> DE["PCIe3.0_x1 8GT/s SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    H --> FD["NCSI"] <--> G["NCSI"] <--> HD["NCSI"] <--> I["NCSI"] <--> J["NCSI"] <--> K["NCSI"] <--> L["NCSI"] <--> M["NCSI"] <--> N["NCSI"] <--> O["NCSI"] <--> P["NCSI"] <--> Q["NCSI"] <--> R["NCSI"] <--> S["NCSI"] <--> T["NCSI"] <--> U["NCSI"] <--> V["NCSI"] <--> W["NCSI"] <--> X["NCSI"] <--> Y["NCSI"] <--> Z["NCSI"] <--> AA["NCSI"] <--> AB["NCSI"] <--> AC["NCSI"] <--> AD["NCSI"] <--> AE["NCSI"] <--> AF["NCSI"] <--> AG["NCSI"] <--> AH["NCSI"] <--> AI["NCSI"] <--> AJ["NCSI"] <--> AK["NCSI"] <--> AL["NCSI"] <--> AM["NCSI"] <--> AN["NCSI"] <--> AO["NCSI"] <--> AP["NCSI"] <--> AQ["NCSI"] <--> AR["NCSI"] <--> AS["NCSI"] <--> AT["NCSI"] <--> AU["NCSI"] <--> AV["NCSI"] <--> AW["NCSI"] <--> AX["NCSI"] <--> AY["NCSI"] <--> AZ["NCSI"] <--> BA["NCSI"] <--> BB["NCSI"] <--> BC["NCSI"] <--> BD["NCSI"] <--> BE["NCSI"] <--> BF["NCSI"] <--> BG["NCSI"] <--> BH["NCSI"] <--> BI["NCSI"] <--> BJ["NCSI"] <--> BK["NCSI"] <--> BL["NCSI"] <--> BM["NCSI"] <--> BN["NCSI"] <--> BO["NCSI"] <--> BP["NCSI"] <--> BQ["NCSI"] <--> BR["NCSI"] <--> BS["NCSI"] <--> BT["NCSI"] <--> BU["NCSI"] <--> BV["NCSI"] <--> BW["NCSI"] <--> BX["NCSI"] <--> BY["NCSI"] <--> BZ["NCSI"] <--> CA["NCSI"] <--> CB["NCSI"] <--> CC["NCSI"] <--> CD["NCSI"] <--> DE["BMC VGA"]
    H --> ED["LPC"] --> FF["TPM1.2 Header"] --> GG["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BH["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BI["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BJ["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BK["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BL["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BM["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BN["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BO["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BP["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BR["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BS["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BT["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BU["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BV["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BW["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BX["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BY["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BZ["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BK["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BL["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BN["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BO["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BR["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BX["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BY["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BZ["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BK["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BL["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BN["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BO["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BZ["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BK["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BL["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BN["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BO["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BZ["TPM1.2 Header"] --> BK["TPM1.2 Header"] = NCSI

REAR LAYOUT X11SSV-M4F COM DVI-A

Note: 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.

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon E3-1500 v5 series processor (BGA Socket) and the Intel C236, the X11SSV-M4F motherboard offers maximum I/O expandability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and is optimized for VHD, webhosting, media streaming, or cloud-computing platforms.

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

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

• ACPI Power Management Revision 4.0a
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Power Monitoring/Power Control, Turbo Time Parameter (TAU), and Platform Power Control
• Intel SpeedStep Technology
• Adaptive Thermal Management/Monitoring
- PCI-E 3.0, SATA 3.0 w/transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s, xHCI USB w/SuperSpeed 3.0
• System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0
• Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH)
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d)

1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSV-M4F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring.

Recovery from AC Power Loss

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

1.4 System Health Monitoring

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSV-M4F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

Onboard Voltage Monitors

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via 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 user-defined threshold, system/CPU cooling fans will be turned on to prevent the CPU or the system from overheating.

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate 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 and 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 Windows 8 and Windows 2012/R2 operating systems.

1.6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. In areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

1.7 Super I/O

The Super I/O (ASpeed AST2400 chip) includes a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk drives.

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

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through a SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can be flexibly adjusted to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Advanced Power Management).

1.8 Advanced Power Management

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

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)

Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy 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.

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 prevent damage to your motherboard, 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 board from the antistatic bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure that your chassis provides excellent conductivity 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.

Philips Screwdriver (1)

Philips Screws (4)

Standoffs (4) Only if Needed

Tools Needed

Labeled diagram of an electronic circuit board layout with components like CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

Location of Mounting Holes

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

Installing the Motherboard

1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis.

Isometric line drawing of a computer setup with a monitor, tower, and ventilation unit (no text or symbols)

1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location.

Chassis Chassis

1. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

3x5 Motherboard Chassis Motherboard Chassis

1. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

2. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components.

3. 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.

4. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.

5. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.

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

2.3 Memory Support and Installation

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

Memory Support

The X11SSV-M4F supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2133 MT/s. Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

SO-DIMM Module Population Sequence

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots must be populated in the following order: DIMMA1 and then DIMMB1.

Towards the CPU DIMMA1 0 0 DIMMB1 0 0 Towards the edge of the motherboard

Note: Be sure to use memory modules of the same type and speed. Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.

SO-DIMM Installation

1. Insert SO-DIMM modules in the following order: DIMMA1 and then DIMMB1. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and speed.
2. Position the SO-DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Take note of the module's side notches and the locking clips on the socket.
3. Insert the SO-DIMM module straight down.
4. Press down until the module locks into place. The side clips will automatically secure the SO-DIMM module, locking it into place

SO-DIMM Removal

1. Gently push the side clips near both ends away from the module. Pull the SO-DIMM module up to remove it from the slot.

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and a highlighted blue region indicating a specific circuit block or module.

Align

Illustration of hands holding a computer RAM module with a blue arrow indicating compression (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a computer RAM module with four slots and directional arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

2.4 Rear I/O Ports

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

Circuit diagram of an electronic device with labeled components including CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Definitions

Diagram showing 10 labeled network switch devices with numbered positions and internal components

Rear I/O Ports
#	Description # Description
1.	COM Port 6. LAN2
2.	USB2 7. LAN1
3	USB1 8 LAN4
4	USB4 9 LAN3
5.	USB3 10 DVI-A Port

DVI-A Port

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

COM Port

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

Pin 1

COM Port 1

COM PortPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 RTS	5 GND
2 DTR	6 RXD
3 TXD	7 DSR
4 GND	8 CTS

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

1. DVI-A Port

2.COM1

LAN Ports

There are four 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1\~4) on the I/O back panel. These ports accepts RJ45 type cables. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

LAN PortPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 TX_D1+ 5 BI_D3-
2 TX_D1- 6 RX_D2-
3 RX_D2+ 7 BI_D4+
4 BI_D3+ 8 BI_D4-

IPMI Port

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

1. LAN1

LAN2 (shared with IPMI LAN port)

1. LAN3/4

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory chips, and USB ports

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

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

9 1 10 2

Front Panel USB 2.0Header Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 USB PN2 4 USB PN3
5 USB PP2 6 USB PP3
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 Key 10 Ground

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and numbered annotations

1. USB1/2
2. USB3/4
3. USB5/6
4. USB7/8
5. USB9

2.5 Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

Labeled diagram of an electronic circuit board with components like CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

Figure 2-2. JF1 Header Pins

PWR Reset Power Button Reset Button 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby Ground Ground PWR Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED NIC2 Activity LED NIC1 Activity LED HDD LED Power LED 15 16

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Power LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
15	+3.3 Stby
16	PWR LED

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including SATA activities. See the table below for pin definitions.

HDD LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
13 +	3.3 Stby
14 HD	LED

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are 2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
9/11 +3.3 Stby
10/12	NIC Activity LED

PWR Power Button Reset Reset Button 3.3V Stby Ground 3.3V Stby Ground PWR Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED 3.3V Stby NIC2 Activity LED ④ 3.3V Stby NIC1 Activity LED ③ 3.3V Stby HDD LED ② 3.3V Stby Power LED ① 15 16

1. PWR LED
2. HDD LED
3. NIC1 Activity LED
4. NIC2 Activity LED

Reset Button

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

Reset ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
3 Reset
4 Ground

Power Button

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

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

1 PWR 2 Reset Power Button Reset Button 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby Ground Ground PWR Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED NIC2 Activity LED NIC1 Activity LED HDD LED Power LED 15 16

1. Power Button
2. Reset Button

Power Fail LED

Connect an LED cable to Power Fail connections on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 to provide warnings for a power failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status

Pin # Definition

5 +3.3V Stby

6 PWR Fail LED

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status
State	Definition
Off Normal
On Overheat
Flashing Fan Fail

OH/Fan Fail LED Status
State	Definition
7 3.3 Stby
8 OH/Fan	Fail

PWR Reset Power Button Reset Button 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby Ground Ground PWR Fail LED ① OH/Fan Fail LED ② NIC2 Activity LED NIC1 Activity LED HDD LED Power LED 15 16

1. Power Fail LED
2. OH/Fan Fail LED

2.6 Connectors

Power Connections

Main ATX Power Supply Connector

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

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

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including CPU, memory chips, and peripheral connectors

1. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector

JPW2 is a 8-pin 12V DC power input for alternative power source when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

+12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 - 4 Ground

5 - 8 +12V

4-pin HDD Power Connector

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

4-pin HDD Power Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 12V
2-3 Ground
4 5V

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including ATSPD, USB, and CPU modules

1. 8-Pin Secondary Power
2. 4-pin HDD Power

Headers

Fan Headers

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

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

Speaker

On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the internal speaker.

Speaker Connector Pin Definitions

Pin Setting Definition

Pins 1-4 Internal Speaker

Pins 1-3 Power LED

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory, and I/O ports

1. FAN1
2. FAN2

3. FAN3

4. Speaker

Disk-On-Module Power Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table below for pin definitions.

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

Front Accessible Audio Header

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

Audio HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 Microphone_Left 2 Audio_Ground
3 Microphone_Right 4 Audio_Detect
5 Line_2_Right 6 Ground
7 Jack_Detect 8 Key
9 Line_2_Left 10 Ground

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including CPU, memory chips, and peripheral modules

1. JSD1
2. JSD2
3. Audio Header

SGPIO Header

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

SGPIO HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 NC 2 NC
3 Ground 4 DATA Out
5 Load 6 Ground
7 Clock 8 NC

NC = No Connection

General Purpose I/O Header

JGPIO1 is a 10-pin general purpose I/O header located near the PCI-E x16 slot. Each pin can be configured to be an input pin or output pin. The GPIO is controlled via the PCA9554 8-bit GPIO expansion from PCH SMBus. The base address is 0xF040(D31:F4).

SGPIO HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 +5V	2 GND
3 GP0	4 GP1
5 GP2	6 GP3
7 GP5	8 GP5
9 GP6	10 GP7

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

1. I-SGPIO1
2. JGPIO

TPM Header

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Please go to the following link for more information on TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. See the table below for pin definitions.

Trusted Platform Module HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 LCLK 2 GND
3 LFRAME# 4 No Pin
5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK4 (X) 14 SMB_DAT4 (X)
15 P3V3_STBY 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 GND
19 P3V3_STBY 20 LDRQ# (X)

19 20 1 2

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including CPU, memory, and peripheral modules

1. TPM Header
   1

Chassis Intrusion

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

Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions
Pins Definition
1	Intrusion Input
2	Ground

System Management Bus Header

A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMB1. See the table below for pin definitions.

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

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including AT&T, USB, and CPU interfaces

1. Chassis Intrusion
2. SMBus Header

SATA Ports

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

SATA 3.0 PortPin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

M.2 Slot

M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices. The X11SSV-M4F motherboard deploys an M key only dedicated for SSD devices with the ultimate performance capability for native PCI-E SSD support. It can also support SATA and NVMe M.2 storage devices.

Labeled diagram of an electronic circuit board with components like CPU, resistors, and memory chips

1. I-SATA1
2. I-SATA2
3. I-SATA3
4. I-SATA4
5. M.2 Slot

Power SMB (I²C) Header

The Power System Management Bus (I²C) connector at JPI²C1 monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. See the table below for pin definitions.

Power SMB HeaderPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	Clock
2	Data
3	PMBUS_Alert
4	Ground
5	+3.3V

4-pin BMC External I²C Header

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

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

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

1. Power SMB Header
2. BMC External Header

Mini PCI-E Slot (Mini PCIE)

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

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

The specification maps SATA signals onto an existing small form factor connector, enabling more compact integration in a wide variety of applications for both hard disk (HDD) and solid state drives (SSDs). The mSATA connector allows companies to increase the storage offerings of their products without compromising valuable space.

1. Mini-PCIe
   

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

Mini PCI-EPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition Pin#	Definition
52 +3	3Vaux 51 NC
50 GND	49 NC
48 +1	5V 47 NC
46 NC	45 NC
44 NC	43 NC
42 NC	41 +3.3Vaux
40 GND	39 +3.3Vaux
38 USB_D+	37 GND
36 USB_D-	35 GND
34 GND	33 PETp0
32 SMB_DATA	31 PETn0
30 SMB_CLK	29 GND
28 +1	5V 27 GND
26 GND	25 PERp0
24 +3	3Vaux 23 PERn0
22 PERST#	21 DET_CARD_
			PLUG
20 W_DISABLE#	19 NC
18 GND	17 NC
16 NC	15 GND
14 NC	13 REFCLK+
12 NC	11 REFCLK-
10 NC	9 GND
8	NC 7	CLKREQ#
6	1.5V	5	NC
4	GND 3	NC
2	3.3Vaux	1	WAKE#

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.

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

Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1

CMOS Clear

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

To Clear CMOS

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

Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.

Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

JBT1 contact pads

SMBus to PCI-E Slots

Jumpers JI ^2 C1 and JI ^2 C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I ^2 C) to the PCI-E slots. The default setting is set to pins 2-3 (Disabled). Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI ^2 C1 controls the clock and JI ^2 C2 controls the data).

SMBus to PCI SlotsJumper Settings
JI2C1 Setting JI	2C2 Setting Definition
JI2C1: Pins 1-2 JI	2C2: Pins 1-2 Enabled
JI2C1: Pins 2-3 JI	2C2: Pins 2-3 Disabled

ME Recovery

Use jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit resource allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation and management. In the single operation, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table below for jumper settings.

ME RecoveryJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Normal	(Default)
Pins 2-3 ME Recovery

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including CPU, memory chips, and I/O ports

1. SMBus to PCI-E Slots
2. ME Recovery

Watch Dog

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

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

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

Onboard Audio Enable

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

Audio Enable/DisableJumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Labeled diagram of an electronic circuit board with component labels and connectors

1. Watch Dog
2. Audio Enable

USB Wake-Up

Use the JPUSB1 jumper to enable system "wake-up" via a USB device. This jumper allows you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB1 jumper is used together with the USB Wake-Up function in the BIOS. Enable both the jumper and the BIOS setting to activate this function. See the table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections.

Note: The default jumper setting is "Disabled". When the "USB Wake-Up" function is enabled, it will be active on all USB ports.

USB Wake-UpJumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)

BIOS Recovery

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

ME RecoveryJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Normal	(Default)
Pins 2-3 ME Recovery

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components including CPU, memory chips, and LED indicators

1. USB Wake-Up
2. BIOS Recovery

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default settling is pins 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table below for jumper settings.

VGA EnableJumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

I²C Bus for VRM

Set jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 for the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM controllers. See the table below for jumper settings.

VRMJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 BMC (Default)
Pins 2-3 PCH

Labeled diagram of an electronic circuit board with component labels and connectors

1. VGA Enable
2. JVRM1
3. JVRM2

2.8 LED Indicators

LAN Port LEDs

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

Activity Indicator
Color Status Definition
Off No Connection
Yellow Flashing Active

Link LED Activity LED

Link LED

LED Color Definition

Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s

Green 100 Mb/s

Amber 1 Gb/s

Onboard Power LED

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

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

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory, and I/O ports

1. Onboard Power LED
2. LAN Port LED

BMC Heartbeat LED

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

Onboard Power LED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Green:Blinking	BMC Normal

Circuit board layout diagram with labeled components and connectors, including CPU, memory, and peripheral modules

1. BMC Heartbeat

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

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

Before Power On

1. Check that the power LED on the motherboard is on.
2. Make sure that the power connector is connected to your power supply.
3. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and chassis.
4. Disconnect all cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and mouse.
5. Remove all add-on cards.
6. Install a CPU, a heatsink*, and connect the internal speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper settings as well. (Make sure that the heatsink is fully seated.)
7. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery (CR2032) as recommended by the manufacturer. To avoid possible explosion, do not install the CMOS battery upside down.

No Power

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

No Video

1. This board only provides an analog video output from the DVI-A port. Please ensure your monitor supports analog signal.

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

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

System Boot Failure

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

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

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. 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. Refer to Section 1.5 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not 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/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.

2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.

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

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 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:

5. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD and CD/DVD-ROM.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code.

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. 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: The X11SSV-M4F motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2133 MT/s. See Section 2.3 for details on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format FLASH.BAT filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.

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

Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power Button Mode setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard will have instant off capabilities as long as the BIOS has control of the system. When the Standby or Suspend feature is enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such as during memory count (the 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.

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

3. Remove the battery.

4. 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.

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

1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue below:
2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.
3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

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

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 to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

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

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

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

Chapter 4

BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSV-M4F motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.

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

Starting the Setup Utility

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

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

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

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these hot keys (, , , , , keys, etc.) can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.

4.2 Main Setup

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

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IFMI Security Boot Save & Exit System Date [Tue 10/25/2016] System Time [12:45:18] Supermicro X11SSY-MAF BIOS Version 1.0 Build Date 10/18/2016 Memory Information Total Memory 32768 MD Memory Speed 2133 MHz Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1254. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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

Supermicro X11SSV-M4F

BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

Memory Speed

This item displays the memory speed.

4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

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

Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IFMI Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Feature CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration SATA Configuration PCIe/PCI/FnP Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Intel Server Platform Services Serial Port Console Redirection ACPI Settings Trusted Computing iSCSI Configuration Boot Feature Configuration Page ++: Select Screen T#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1254. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

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

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode

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

Bootup NumLock State

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

Wait For 'F1' If Error

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

INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response

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

Re-try Boot

If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Install Windows 7 USB Support

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

▶Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

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

Power Button Function

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

Restore on AC Power Loss

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

▶CPU Configuration

The following CPU information will display:

• Displays the CPU type
• CPU Signature
• Microcode Patch
• Max CPU Speed
• Min CPU Speed
• CPU Speed
• Processor Cores
  • Hyper Threading Technology
• Intel VT-x Technology
  • Intel SMX Technology
• 64-bit
• EIST Technology
• CPU C3 State
• CPU C6 State
• CPU C7 State
• CPU C8 State
• CPU C9 State
• CPU C10 State
• L1 Data Cache
• L1 Code Cache
• L2 Cache
• L3 Cache
• L4 Cache

Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

Active Processor Cores

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

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

Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information.)

Intel® Virtualization Technology

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

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

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

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

CPU AES

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

Boot Performance Mode

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

Hardware P-States (HWP)

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

Intel® SpeedStep™

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

Turbo Mode

Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Package Power Limit MSR Lock

Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Limit 1 Override

Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is Disabled.

Power Limit 2 Override

Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The default setting is Enabled.

Power Limit 2

Use this item to configure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milli watts and the step size is 125mW. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting. If the value is 0, the BIOS will set PL2 as 1.25* TDP.

1-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 1 clock speed in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when one CPU core is active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

2-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

3-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

4-Core Ratio Limit Override

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

CPU C-States

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

Enhanced C-States

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

C-State Auto Demotion

Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

C-State Un-Demotion

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3

Package C-State Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State demotion. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Package C-State Un-Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State un-demotion. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C-State Pre-Wake

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the C-State Pre-Wake. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Package C-State Limit

Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C7s, C8, and Auto.

▶CPU Thermal Configuration

CPU DTS

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

ACPI 3.0 T-States

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

▶Chipset Configuration

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

▶System Agent (SA) Configuration

The following System Agent information will display:

• System Agent Bridge Name
• SA PCIe Code Version
- VT-d

VT-d

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

SW Guard Extensions (SGX)

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

Select Owner EPOCH Input Type

Use this feature to select an Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) EPOCH mode. Each mode has different values, which can be entered manually. The options are No Change in Owner EPOCHs, Change to New Random Owner EPOCHs, and Manual User Defined Owner EPOCHs.

PRMRR Size

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

eDRAM Mode

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

▶ Graphics Configuration

Primary Display

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

Internal Graphics

Select Auto to keep an internal graphics device installed on an expansion slot supported by the CPU to be automatically enabled. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled.

GTT Size

Use this feature to set the memory size to be used by the graphics translation table (GTT). The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.

Aperture Size

Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512 MB, 1024MB, 2048MB, and 4096MB.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation of system memory to be used for video devices to ensure best use of available system memory based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 32M, 64M, 4M, 8M, 12M, 16M, 20M, 24M, 28M, 32M/F7, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M.

DVMT Total IGFX Memory

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

IGFX (Graphics) Low Power Mode

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

PM Support

Use this item to enable the IGFX Power Management function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PAVP Enable

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

▶DMI/OPI Configuration

The following DMI information will display:

• DMI

DMI VC1 Control

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

DMI VCm Control

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

CPU DMI Link ASPM Control

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

DMI Extended Sync Control

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

DMI De-Emphasis Control

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

▶PEG Port Configuration

SLOT1 Link Width

Use this item to configure the link width of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x16 and x8x8.

PEG0 Enable Root Port

Use this feature to enable or disable the PCI Express Graphics (PEG) device in the port specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

PEG0 Max Link Speed

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

PEG0 Max Payload Size

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

PEGO ASPM

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

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value

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

PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale

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

Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM

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

▶ Memory Configuration

The following memory information will display:

• Memory RC Version
• Memory Frequency
- Total Memory
• VDD
- DIMMA1
• DIMMA2
- DIMMB1
- DIMMB2
• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

Maximum Memory Frequency

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

Max TOLUD

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

Energy Performance Gain

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

Memory Scrambler

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

Fast Boot

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

REFRESH\_2X\_MODE

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

Closed Loop Thermal Management

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

▶PCH-IO Configuration

The following PCH-IO information will display:

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

Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation

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

PCIe PLL SSC

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

▶SATA Configuration

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

SATA Controller(s)

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

SATA Mode Selection

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

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

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

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

SATA Frozen

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

Aggressive LPM Support

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

Serial ATA Port 0 \~ Port 5

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

• Model number of drive and capacity
- Software Preserve Support

Port 0 \~ Port 5 Hot Plug

This feature designates the SATA port specified for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

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

Port 0 \~ Port 5 SATA Device Type

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

▶PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

The following information will display:

• PCI Bus Driver Version
• PCI Devices Common Settings:

PCI PERR/SERR Support

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

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

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

SR-IOV Support

Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM

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

PCH mPCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM

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

PCH m.2 SLOT OPROM

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

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

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

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

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

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

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

Onboard LAN3 Option ROM

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

Onboard LAN4 Option ROM

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

Onboard Video Option ROM

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

Network Stack

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

IPv4 PXE Support

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

IPv6 PXE Support

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

PXE boot wait time

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

Media detect count

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

▶Super IO Configuration

The following Super IO information will display:

• Super IO Chip AST2400

Serial Port 1

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

Logical Device Settings

This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user.

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4); (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

▶ Serial Port 2 (SOL)

Serial Port 2

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

Logical Device Settings

This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user.

Serial Port 2 (SOL) Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).

▶Intel Server Platform Services

The following Intel Server Platform Services information will display:

• ME BIOS Interface Version
- SPS Version

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

▶Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 Console Redirection

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

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

▶COM1 Console Redirection Settings

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

COM1 Terminal Type

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

COM1 Bits per second

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

COM1 Data Bits

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

COM1 Parity

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

COM1 Stop Bits

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

COM1 Flow Control

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

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM1 Recorder Mode

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

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

COM1 Putty KeyPad

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

COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST

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

SOL

SOL Console Redirection

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

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

▶SOL Console Redirection Settings

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

SOL Terminal Type

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

SOL Bits Per second

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

SOL Data Bits

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

SOL Parity

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

SOL Stop Bits

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

SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the 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.

SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

SOL Recorder Mode

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

SOL Resolution 100x31

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

SOL Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

SOL Putty KeyPad

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

SOL Redirection After BIOS POST

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

EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

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

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

▶EMS Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

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

Terminal Type

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

Bits Per Second

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

Flow Control

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

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

▶ACPI Settings

High Precision Event Timer

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

WHEA Support

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

▶Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

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

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

TPM State

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

Pending TPM operation

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

Device Select

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

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

TPM Enabled Status

TPM Active Status

TPM Owner Status

TXT Support

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

▶iSCSi Configuration

iSCSI Initiator Name

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

▶ Add an Attempt
▶ Delete Attempts
▶ Change Attempt order

4.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

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▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

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

When Log is Full

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

SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

MECI

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

METW

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

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

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.

4.5 IPMI

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

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BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status

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

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

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

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

When SEL is Full

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

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

▶BMC Network Configuration

BMC Network Configuration

IPMI LAN Selection

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

IPMI Network Link Status

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

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

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

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

Configuration Address Source

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

Configuration Address Source

This item displays the current configuration address for this computer.

Station IP Address

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

Subnet Mask

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

Station MAC Address

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

Gateway IP Address

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

VLAN

This item displays the VLAN information for this computer.

4.6 Security

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

Aotio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IFMI Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and Is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Password Check [Setup] Administrator Password Secure Boot Setup: Check password while invoking setup. Always: Check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1254. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Password Check

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

Administrator Password

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

▶Secure Boot Menu

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

• System Mode
• Secure Boot
• Vendor Keys

Secure Boot

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

Secure Boot Mode

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

CSM Support

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

▶Key Management

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

Provision Factory Default Keys

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

▶Enroll All Factory Default Keys

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

Save All Secure Boot Variables

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

▶ Platform Key (PK)

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

Set New Key

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

▶Key Exchange Key

Set New Key

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

Append Key

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

▶ Authorized Signatures

Set New Key

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

Append Key

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

▶Forbidden Signatures

Set New Key

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

Append Key

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

▶ Authorized TimeStamps

Set New Key

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

Append Key

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

▶OsRecovery Signature

This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are:

1) Public Key Certificate

a. EFI Signature List

b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded)

c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin)

d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin)

2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable

When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file.

Delete OSRecovery Signatures

This item deletes a previously installed OS Recovery Signature.

Append OsRecovery Signature

This item uploads and adds an OSRecovery Signature into the Key Management. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file.

4.7 Boot

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select [DUAL] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Dual Boot Order #1 [Hard Disk] Dual Boot Order #2 [CD/DVD] Dual Boot Order #3 [USB Hard Disk] Dual Boot Order #4 [USB CD/DVD] Dual Boot Order #5 [USB Key] Dual Boot Order #6 [USB Floppy] Dual Boot Order #7 [Network: IBA CL S1...] Dual Boot Order #8 [UEFI Hard Disk] Dual Boot Order #9 [UEFI CD/DVD] Dual Boot Order #10 [UEFI USB Hard Disk] Dual Boot Order #11 [UEFI USB CD/DVD] Dual Boot Order #12 [UEFI USB Key] Dual Boot Order #13 [UEFI USB FICopy] Dual Boot Order #14 [UEFI Network] Dual Boot Order #15 [UEFI AP:UEFI: Bui...] ► Delete Boot Option ► NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities Select which boot device type to list in FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities. +: Select Screen #: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Charge Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1254. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot Mode Select

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

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

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

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

• Dual Boot Order #1
• Dual Boot Order #2
• Dual Boot Order #3
• Dual Boot Order #4
  • Dual Boot Order #5
• Dual Boot Order #6

• Dual Boot Order #7

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

▶ Delete Boot Option

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

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

▶NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

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

• Legacy Boot Order #1

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

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

• UEFI Boot Order #1

4.8 Save & Exit

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

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Save Changes Discord Changes Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override IBA CL Slot OOFE v0105 LEFT: Built-in EFI Shell Launch EFI Shell from fliesystem device Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Charge Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1254. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes and Reset

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

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

Save As User Defaults

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

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

Boot Override

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

Appendix A

BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

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

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

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

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

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

A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

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

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

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

Appendix B

Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs

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

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

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

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

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

SUPERMICRO X11SSV-M4F Motherboard Drivers & Tools (Win7) SUPERMICRO Drivers & Tools Intel C236 Chipset X11SSV-M4F SUPERMICRO Computer Inc. Intel Chipset INF files Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.2 (Optional) ASPEED Graphics Driver Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Intel Extreme Tuning Utility Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel USB 3.0 Drivers Intel Management Engine Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Intel Gaussian Mixture Model Driver Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor 5 Build driver diskettes and manuals Auto Start Up Next Time For more information, please visit SUPERMICRO's web site

Figure B-1. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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

When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a driver CD, please set the SATA Configuration to "Compatible Mode" and configure SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After making the driver diskette, be sure to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5

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

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

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

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

SuperDoctor 5 Check Info: Select Universe: English Matherboard: XBD TU-LRA* Fan Speed Type 1 Type 2 Voltage CNC Units CNC DMM +1.3 V +1 V +FFR +1.3 V +1.3 V +2.3VCC +0.8VDC Temperature 1.93 16.0 1.91 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.90 21.0 1.92-207.0 Source Time PI CHAMCA PI WMMA PI WMMA

Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and user's manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.

Appendix C

Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience 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

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. Doing so may cause a 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 for add-on card initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored in the add-on card, to boot the system. The UEFI offers clean, hands-off control to a computer system at bootup.

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 boot block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is on, the boot block codes execute first. Once it is completed, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization and bootup.

Note: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the main BIOS boot crashes. However, if the BIOS boot block crashes, you will need to follow the procedures below for BIOS recovery.

D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device without the need for additional utilities. A USB flash device such as a USB flash drive or a USB CD/DVD device can be used for this purpose. A USB hard disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.

The file system supported by UEFI is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. Note that the BIOS might need several minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large because it contains too many folders and files.

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

1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.

Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM".

1. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system.
2. While powering on the system, please keep pressing and simultaneously on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below) displays.
3. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.

Warning: Please stop pressing the and keys immediately when you see the screen (or a similar screen) below; otherwise, it will trigger a system reboot.

System BMC IP:10.132.161.13 FEI--System Enter Recovery Mode... 47

Note: On the other hand, if the following screen displays, please load the "Super. ROM" file to the root folder and connect this folder to the system. (You can do so by inserting a USB device that contains the new "Super.ROM" image to your machine for BIOS recovery.)

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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.

Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main: Advanced Event Logs [FPI Boot Security Exit Recovery] WARNING BIOS Recovery mode has been detected Flash update Parameters RESET NYWH [EnableJx] ▶ Proceed with flash update Select this to start flash update +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208, Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

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 has completed.

1. After the BIOS recovery process has completed, press any key to reboot the system.

RotJo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 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 progress 15 x +: Select Screen F4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F3: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit E10: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

1. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive.

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1. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.

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

1. After seeing the message that BIOS update has completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply, clear CMOS, then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.
2. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. Press to load the default settings.
4. After loading the default settings, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.