X11SPL-F Manual
X11SPL-F Manual
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.1a
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Preface
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Contacting Supermicro
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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.................................................................................................................19
Recovery from AC Power Loss..........................................................................................19
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 Serial Port............................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices......................................................................................................21
Precautions........................................................................................................................21
Unpacking..........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation....................................................................................22
The Intel Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Series Processor............................................22
Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly....................................................................23
Overview of the CPU Socket.............................................................................................23
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module.....................................................................24
Creating the Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly...................................................25
Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module.....................................................................26
Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation.........................................................................27
Installing the Processor Heatsink Module..........................................................................28
Removing the Processor Heatsink Module........................................................................29
2.3 Motherboard Installation......................................................................................................30
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Tools Needed.....................................................................................................................30
Location of Mounting Holes...............................................................................................30
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................31
2.4 Memory Support and Installation........................................................................................32
Memory Support.................................................................................................................32
General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance.................................................33
DIMM Installation...............................................................................................................34
DIMM Removal..................................................................................................................34
2.5 Rear I/O Ports.....................................................................................................................35
2.6 Front Control Panel.............................................................................................................40
2.7 Connectors..........................................................................................................................45
Power Connections............................................................................................................45
Headers..............................................................................................................................47
2.8 Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................56
How Jumpers Work............................................................................................................56
2.9 LED Indicators.....................................................................................................................59
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures...............................................................................................62
Before Power On...............................................................................................................62
No Power...........................................................................................................................62
No Video............................................................................................................................63
System Boot Failure ........................................................................................................63
Memory Errors...................................................................................................................63
Losing the System's Setup Configuration..........................................................................64
When the System Becomes Unstable...............................................................................64
3.2 Technical Support Procedures............................................................................................66
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................................67
3.4 Battery Removal and Installation........................................................................................68
Battery Removal.................................................................................................................68
Proper Battery Disposal.....................................................................................................68
Battery Installation..............................................................................................................68
3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................................69
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader.
Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality
and performance.
In additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are
listed below. If anything listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
1.1 Checklist
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: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver/
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be
found at our website: https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Dele-
tion_Utility/
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [email protected]
This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website
for possible updates to the manual revision level.
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Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision
available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may
or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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FAN5 JPI2C1
JSTBY1
JPWR1
COM1
FAN1
DIMMF1 JPWR2
IPMI_LAN
DIMME1
USB0/1
DIMMD1
DIMMD2
LAN1
JLAN1
LAN2
JLAN2
MAC CODE
IPMI CODE
BAR CODE
DIMMA2 FAN2
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMC1
FAN3
JNVI2C1
VGA
(not drawn to scale)
FAN4
JF1
JF1
PWR RST PS UID NIC NIC HDD PWR X NMI
ON FAIL LED 2 1 LED LED
UID-SW
UID-LED
10
USB12(3.0)
LEDPWR
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 + USB6/7
BT1
JTPM1
MH11
CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8
MH10
LE3
JPL2 X11SPL-F
REV:1.01 FANA
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DESIGNED IN USA
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
JPME2
C621
Intel
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 BIOS
AST2500
ASpeed
LICENSE
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8
FANB
JBT1
JSD2
JSD1
I-SATA0 I-SATA1
SP1
JIPMB1
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8) +
JOH1
USB2/3
USB4/5
COM2 JD1
JPG1 USB10/11(3.0) I-SGPIO1
JL1
JWD1 JRK1
I-SATA7
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA6
I-SATA2
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
I-SATA3
Chapter 1: Introduction
Quick Reference
USB8/9 (3.0)
UID-LED IPMI_LAN
SLOT4
SLOT3 SLOT5 SLOT6 UID-SW USB0/1
SLOT2 SLOT7 VGA LAN2 LAN1 COM1
JPL2
LEDBMC JPL1
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
SLOT1 AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
JWD1
DIMMC1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
DIMMB1
JPG1
JPG1
DIMMA1
JD1
JD1
DIMMA2
MH10
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
USB10/11 (3.0) DIMMD2
SP1 SP1
DIMMD1
USB2/3
+
USB4/5
JOH1 CPU
JOH1
JIPMB1 JRK1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
BT1
S-SGPIO1 JBT1
JIPMB1
S-SGPIO2I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
I-SATA3 I-SATA3
LED
UID
C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
I-SATA4 I-SATA4
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
IPMI CODE
JPWR1
JSD2
USB6/7
X NMI
JPWR2
JNVI2C1
I-SATA6 I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
Notes:
• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel con-
nections.
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Connector Description
BT1 Onboard Battery
I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA7 Intel PCH SATA 3.0 Ports (with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
JD1 Speaker/Power LED Indicator (Pins 1-3: Power LED, Pins 4-7: Speaker)
JNVI C1
2
NVMe I2C Header
JPI C1
2
Power System Management Bus (SMB) I2C Header
M.2 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 3.0 Slot (Supports M-Key 2280 and 22110)
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Connector Description
SLOT2, SLOT3, SLOT5, SLOT7 CPU PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot
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Motherboard Features
Motherboard Features
CPU
• Supports an Intel® Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx and 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx series (Socket P0-LGA 3647)
processor with up to 28 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 165W
Note: The X11SPL-F motherboard does not support FPGA or Fabric processors.
Memory
• Up to 512GB of RDIMM, 1TB of LRDIMM, and 2TB of 3DS LRDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to
2933MHz in eight memory slots
Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system.
DIMM Size
• Up to 256GB at 1.2V
Note: Memory capacity and frequency is CPU dependent.
Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/
motherboard.
Chipset
Expansion Slots
Network
• Intel Ethernet Controller i210 + i210 for Dual 1G BASE-T Ports
• One Dedicated IPMI LAN located on the rear I/O panel
Graphics
I/O Devices
• One serial port on the rear I/O panel (COM1)
• Serial (COM) Port
• One front accessible serial port header (COM2)
• SATA 3.0 • Eight SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gb/s (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA7 with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
• Video (VGA) Port • One VGA connection on the rear I/O panel
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Motherboard Features
Peripheral Devices
• Two USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB0/1)
• Two USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB8/9)
• Three front accessible USB 2.0 headers with two (2) USB connections (USB2/3, USB4/5, USB6/7)
• One front accessible USB 3.0 header with two (2 ) USB connections (USB10/11)
• One USB 3.0 Type-A header (USB12)
BIOS
• 256Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash ROM
• ACPI 6.0, Plug and Play (PnP), BIOS rescue hot-key, SPI dual/quad speed support, riser card auto detection support,
real time clock (RTC) wakeup, and SMBIOS 3.0 or later
Power Management
• ACPI power management
• Power button override mechanism
• Power-on mode for AC power recovery
• Wake-On LAN
• Power supply monitoring
System Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitoring for +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/-12V, +3.3V stdby, +5V stdby, VBAT, HT, memory, PCH temperature,
system temperature, and memory temperature
• 5 CPU switch phase voltage regulator
• CPU thermal trip support
• Platform Environment Configuration Interface (PECI)/TSI
Fan Control
• Fan status monitoring via IPMI connections
• Single cooling zone
• Low-noise fan speed control
• Seven 4-pin fan headers
System Management
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support
• SuperDoctor® 5
• Redundant power supply unit detection sensor
• Chassis intrusion header and detection (Note: Please connect a cable from the Chassis Intrusion header at JD1 to the
chassis to receive an alert via IPMI.)
• Server Platform Service
LED Indicators
• CPU/system overheat LED
• Power/suspend-state indicator LED
• Fan failed LED
• UID/remote UID
• HDD activity LED
• LAN activity LED
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Motherboard Features
Dimensions
Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and
heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas-
sis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing.
Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con-
figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Note 3: Starting in 2020, Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password
that can be found on a label on the motherboard. For products shipped before 2020,
the manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For gen-
eral documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: https://www.
supermicro.com/en/solutions/management-software/bmc-resources
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Figure 1-3.
System Block Diagram
VCCP0 12v
VR13
#F-1
#C-1
5+1 PHASE #E-1
#B-1 165W #D-2
#A-2 #D-1
#A-1 VCCP0
SNB CORE
2666/2933
DDR-IV
2666/2933
PECI:30
DDRIV
UP TO
SOCKET ID:0
DDRIV
SLOT 2
UP TO
#3A #3B #1B #2B DMI3 #2A #1A
PCI-E X8
PCI-E X8
SLOT 3
PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3
PCI-E X8
PCI-E X8 G3
PCI-E X8
PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 7
PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 5
PCI-E X16
PCI-E X16
PCI-E X8 G3
PCI-E X4 G3
PCI-E X8
#7
DMI3 #6
#5
#4
#3 SLOT 6
SLOT 4 #0~3 #2
PCIe #1
SLOT 1 #0
PCI-E X4 G3 (SATA X1)
M.2 SSD #8~11 6.0 Gb/S
SATA
RJ45
LAN2 PCI-E X1 G2
#7
Intel
i210AT
PCH
RJ45
LAN1 PCI-E X1 G2
#6 (C621)
i210AT
RMII/NCSI
USB
USB2.0 #0,1
SPI USB 2.0
#13 USB2.0
BMC Boot Flash AST2500 ESPI USB 3.0
USB
Front USB3.0 x 2
ESPI
USB
Rear USB3.0 x 2
VGA CONN COM1 COM2 TPM HEADER BIOS
Connector Header
Debug Card
SYSTEM POWER
Temp Sensor
W83773G local and remote at SMBUS FAN SPEED
FRONT PANEL CTRL
Note 1: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features
on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your
motherboard.
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• BMC supports remote management, virtualization, and the security package for enterprise
platforms
Note: Node Manager support depends on the power supply used in your system.
• Intel
Speed Select Technology with support by boosting performance on critical cores in
CPU based on on workload needs **
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It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power
supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant.
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Chapter 2
Installation
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 motherboard by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard battery
upside down to avoid possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking
the motherboard, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.
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• When handling the processor, avoid touching or placing direct pressure on the LGA lands
(gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage
to the processor or CPU socket, which may require manufacturer repairs.
Non-Fabric Model
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1. Non-F Processor
2. Processor Carrier
2. CPU Socket
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2. Processor Carrier
3. Non-F Processor
Bottom View
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2. Using the triangles as a guide, carefully align and place Point A of the processor into
Point A of the carrier. Then gently flex the other side of the carrier for the processor to fit
into Point B.
3. Examine all corners to ensure that the processor is firmly attached to the carrier.
Pin 1
B
Align Point A of the CPU and
Point A of the Processor Carrier
Processor Carrier
A (Upside Down)
Align CPU Pin 1
Allow carrier to
latch onto CPU
Allow carrier to
latch onto CPU
Pin 1
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2. Turn the heatsink over with the thermal grease facing up. Hold the processor carrier
assembly so the processor's gold contacts are facing up, then align the triangle on the
assembly with hole 1 of the heatsink. Press the processor carrier assembly down. The
plastic clips of the assembly will lock outside of holes 1 and 2, while the remaining clips
will snap into their corresponding holes.
3. Examine all corners to ensure that the plastic clips on the processor carrier assembly
are firmly attached to the heatsink.
1 2
Triangle on the
Processor Carrier
Heatsink
(Upside Down) 1
Remaining plastic clips snap
into the other corner holes
2 of the heatsink
1
Plastic clips 1 and 2 lock
outside the heatsink’s
mounting holes
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Socket Pins
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2. Make sure all four holes of the heatsink are aligned with the socket before gently placing
the heatsink on top.
4. Examine all corners to ensure that the PHM is firmly attached to the socket.
Oval C
Use a torque
of 12 lbf-in
Oval D Large Guide Post
T30 Torx Screwdriver
#4
#1 #2
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#4
#2
#1
#3
CPU Socket
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Tools Needed
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
C621
NIC
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location.
3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the
motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard
components.
6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting hole on
the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or components might
look different from those shown in this manual.
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Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre-
vent any possible damage.
Memory Support
The X11SPL-F supports up to 256GB of RDIMM, 512GB of LRDIMM, and 1TB of 3DS
LRDMIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight memory
slots. Refer to the tables below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional
memory information.
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• The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (one or three modules installed).
However, to achieve the best memory performance, a balanced memory population is
recommended.
UID-LED
UID-SW VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
C621
NIC
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
DIMMC1 DIMMD2
DIMMB1 DIMMD1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2 DIMME1
DIMMF1
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UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
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CPU
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JPG1
Recommended Memory Population Guide
JD1
table on pg. 32.
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
BT1
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
I-SATA2 BAR CODE
FAIL
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
I-SATA4 IPMI CODE
JSD2
USB6/7
X NMI
M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
JPWR2
JNVI2C1
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
I-SATA7 LE3 FAN3
LEDPWR
JPME2
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
receptive point on the memory slot.
JSD1 JF1
DIMM Removal
Press both release tabs on the ends of the Release Tabs
DIMM module to unlock it. Once the DIMM
module is loosened, remove it from the
memory slot. Press both notches
straight down into
the memory slot.
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UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
JPWR2
JNVI2C1
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
1 3 6 7 8 9 10
# Description # Description
1 COM Port 1 6 USB8 (3.0)
2 Dedicated IPMI LAN 7 LAN1
3 USB1 8 LAN2
4 USB0 9 VGA Port
5 USB9 (3.0) 10 UID Switch
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COM Ports
Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on
the I/O back panel. COM2 is located next to PCIe Slot 1.
COM Port
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 N/A
VGA Port
A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout
below for the location.
3 1
1. COM1
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. COM2
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
3. VGA Port
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
2
COM2
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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LAN Ports
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a
dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB0/1 ports on the back panel. All of these ports
accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
2 1 3
1. LAN1
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. LAN2
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
3. IPMI LAN
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Back Panel USB 8/9 (3.0) Front Panel USB 10/11 (3.0)
Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
VGA COM1
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
1 VBUS 5 SSRX-
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
2 USB_N 6 SSRX+
COM2
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
3 USB_P 7 GND
JWD1
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JPG1
4 Ground 8 SSTX-
JD1
9 SSTX+
USB10/11(3.0)
6 MH10
2
SP1
1. USB0/1
+
USB2/3
MH11
3 2. USB2/3
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
I-SGPIO2
JBT1
JIPMB1
BT1
3. USB4/5
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
4. USB6/7
I-SATA2 BAR CODE
FAIL
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
4
I-SATA4 IPMI CODE
JSD2
USB6/7
X NMI
5. USB8/9
JNVI2C1
I-SATA5
7
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
6. USB10/11
JL1
JSD1 JF1
7. USB12
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3 Ground
4 Ground
5 Ground
2 1
1. UID Switch
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. UID LED
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
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REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
C621
NIC
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
JPWR2
JNVI2C1
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
1 2
NMI Ground
19 20
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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 when the system
is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer. Refer to the table below for
pin definitions.
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pins Definition
1 Signal
2 Ground
Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset
switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pins Definition
3 Reset
4 Ground
1 2 1. PWR Button
1 PWR Power Button Ground
2. Reset Button
2 Reset Reset Button Ground
NMI Ground
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5 3.3V
6 PWR Supply Fail
NMI Ground
19 20
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NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)
The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins
11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to
display network activity. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
LAN1/LAN2 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
9 3.3V Stby
10 NIC 2 Activity LED
11 3.3V Stby
12 NIC 1 Activity LED
HDD LED
The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to
show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pins Definition
13 3.3V Stdby
14 HDD Active
1 2 1. NIC2 LED
PWR Power Button Ground
2. NIC1 LED
Reset Reset Button Ground
3. HDD LED
3.3V Power Fail LED
NMI Ground
19 20
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Power LED
The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below
for pin definitions.
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pins Definition
15 3.3V
16 PWR LED
NMI Button
The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer
to the table below for pin definitions.
NMI Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pins Definition
19 Control
20 Ground
1 2 1. PWR LED
PWR Power Button Ground
2. NMI
Reset Reset Button Ground
2 NMI Ground
19 20
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2.7 Connectors
Power Connections
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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8-pin Power
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1-4 Ground
5-8 P12V (12V Power)
Required Connection
Important: To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, connect the 24-pin
ATX PWR and the 8-pin PWR connectors to the power supply. Failure to do so may
void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
1. 8-Pin PWR
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Headers
Fan Headers
There are seven 4-pin fan headers (FAN1~FAN5, FANA/FANB) on the motherboard. All
these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However,
fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0
interface. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 2.5A/+12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM_Control
1. FAN1
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
5
FAN5
2. FAN2
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
3. FAN3
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
4. FAN4
JWD1
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JPG1
5. FAN5
JD1
6. FANA
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
7. FANB
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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SGPIO Headers
There are two Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1, I-SGPIO2) headers
located on the motherboard. I-SGPIO is for SATA use. Refer to the table below for pin
definitions.
SGPIO Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 NC 2 NC
3 Ground 4 Data
5 Load 6 Ground
7 Clock 8 NC
NC = No Connection
DOM Power
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 5V
2 Ground
3 Ground
1. I-SGPIO1
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN 2. I-SGPIO2
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
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JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
1
JIPMB1
2
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
4
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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TPM/Port 80 Header
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support
and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security.
Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information
on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
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 X11SPL-F motherboard deploys an M key dedicated for SSD
devices with the ulitmate performance capability in a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for native PCIe
SSD support. It can also support SATA devices.
1. TPM Header
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. M.2 Slot
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
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CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
I-SATA2
2 BAR CODE
FAIL
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Standby Power
The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card
with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below
for pin definitions.
Standby Power
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 No Connection
Internal Speaker/Buzzer
The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep
codes. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Internal Buzzer
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Pos (+) Beep In
2 Neg (-) Alarm Speaker
1. Standby Power
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. Internal Speaker
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1 2
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
1
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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VGA COM1
FAN5
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
BT1
2
JBT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
1
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable
from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to
the table below for pin definitions.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground
1. Chassis Intrusion
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
2
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
1
LEDPWR
JPME2
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Power LED/Speaker
Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. Please
note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to
use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a cap. Refer to the tables below
for pin definitions.
1 JD1_PIN1 4 P5V
2 FP_PWR_LED 5 Key
3 FP_PWR_LED 6 R_SPKPIN_N
7 R_SPKPIN
VGA COM1
FAN5
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN 2. Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
2
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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SATA Ports
The X11SPL-F has eight SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA7) supported by the Intel PCH
C621 chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide serial-link
signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. Refer to the table
below for pin definitions.
Note: Supermicro SuperDOMs are yellow SATADOM connectors with power pins built
in and do not require separate external power cables. These connectors are backwards
compatible with non-Supermicro SATADOMS that require an external power supply.
1. I-SATA0
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. I-SATA1
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
3. I-SATA2
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
4. I-SATA3
JWD1
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JPG1
5. I-SATA4
JD1
6. I-SATA5
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
7. I-SATA6
+
USB2/3
MH11
8. I-SATA7
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
3
JRK1
JBT1
JIPMB1 1 BT1
I-SGPIO2
4
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
5
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
6
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
7
LEDPWR
JPME2
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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The JRK1 header allows you to enable RAID functions for NVMe connections. Refer to the
Chapter 2: Installation
COM1
FAN1
DIMMF1 JPWR2
IPMI_LAN
DIMME1
USB0/1
DIMMD1
Intel RAID Key Header
DIMMD2
PCH RAID KEY
Pin Definitions
PU 3.3V Stdby
USB8/9(3.0)
CPU
LAN1
JLAN1
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Defintion
LAN2
GND
GND
JLAN2
MAC CODE
IPMI CODE
BAR CODE
DIMMA2 FAN2
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMC1
FAN3
JNVI2C1
VGA
FAN4
Pin#
JF1
JF1
PWR RST PS UID NIC NIC HDD PWR X NMI
ON FAIL LED 2 1 LED LED
UID-SW
3
4
1
2
UID-LED
USB12(3.0)
LEDPWR
table below for pin definitions.
BT1
JTPM1
MH11
CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8
MH10
Intel RAID Key Header
LE3
JPL2 X11SPL-F
REV:1.01 FANA
DESIGNED IN USA
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
JPME2
C621
Intel
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 BIOS
AST2500
ASpeed
LICENSE
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8
FANB
JBT1
JSD2
JSD1
I-SATA0 I-SATA1
SP1
JIPMB1
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8) +
JOH1
1
USB2/3
USB4/5
COM2 JD1
JPG1 USB10/11(3.0) I-SGPIO1
JL1
JWD1 JRK1
I-SATA7
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA6
I-SATA2
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
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3 2 1
Connector
Pins
Jumper
3 2 1
Setting
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).
4. Short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four
seconds.
6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s), and power on the system.
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Watchdog
Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application
hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate
a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below
for jumper settings. The Watchdog must also be enabled in the BIOS.
Watchdog
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper JPG1 allows you to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is pins
1-2 to enable the connection. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
1. Watchdog
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. VGA Enable/Disable
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
1
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
2
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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ME Manufacturing Mode
Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate
in the manufacturing mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host
server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The
default setting is Normal.
Manufacturing Mode
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Normal
Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode
LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable
Jumpers JPL1 and JPL2 enables or disables LAN ports 1 and 2 on the motherboard. See
the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
LAN Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled
1. Manufacturing Mode
UID-LED
UID-SW
3
COM1
2
VGA
FAN5
2. LAN1 Enable
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
3. LAN2 Enable
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
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CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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M.2 LED
An M.2 LED is located at LE3 on the motherboard. When LE3 is blinking, M.2 functions
normally. Refer to the table below for more information.
M.2
LED State
LED Color Definition
2 1
1. LAN1 LED
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. LAN2 LED
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
3. M.2 LED
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
I-SATA7 3 LE3
LEDPWR
FAN3
JPME2
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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LANIPMI
1/LAN
LAN
2
IPMI LAN LEDs
Color/State Definition
Link LED Activity LED
Green: Solid 100 Mbps
Link (left)
Amber: Solid 1Gbps
Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active
IPMI LAN
(X8ST3-F)
1
1. Dedicated IPMI LAN LED
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
2
FAN5
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
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CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Unit ID LED
A rear UID LED indicator (UID-LED) is located near the UID switch on the I/O back panel.
This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may need service.
UID LED
LED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Blue: On Unit Identified
2
1. Onboard Power LED
UID-LED
UID-SW
VGA COM1
FAN5
2. UID LED
USB8/9(3.0)
ASpeed
AST2500 LAN2 LAN1
IPMI_LAN
JPL2
JLAN2 JLAN1
JPL1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
USB0/1
LEDBMC
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMME1
DIMMF1
DIMMC1
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JWD1
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CPU
X11SPL-F
JPG1
JD1
USB10/11(3.0)
MH10
SP1
+
USB2/3
MH11
LICENSE
BIOS
USB4/5
JOH1
I-SGPIO1
JRK1
JBT1 BT1
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO2
I-SATA0
JF1
ON
PWR RST
Intel
PS
USB12(3.0)
LED
UID
I-SATA3 C621
NIC
MAC CODE
2
+
NIC
1
JPWR1
LED LED
HDD PWR
USB6/7
X NMI
1
JPWR2
JNVI2C1
I-SATA5
JSTBY1
JPI2C1
I-SATA1
I-SATA6
JTPM1
FAN2
FAN4
FANA
FANB
FAN1
JL1
JSD1 JF1
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Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Before Power On
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.
2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard
and mouse.
4. Install the CPU (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel connectors to
the motherboard.
No Power
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.
2. Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch, if available, on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system, if applicable.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
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No Video
1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for
details on beep codes.
3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the
specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one).
• If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there
is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.
• If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and con-
tacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1). Refer to Section 2-8 in Chapter 2.
2. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Make
sure that system power is on and that memory error beeps are activated.
3. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system boots, check for
bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure
in this chapter.
Memory Errors
When a no-memory beep code is issued by the system, check the following:
1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and are properly
installed. See Chapter 2 for installation instructions. (For memory compatibility, refer
to the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to see a list of
supported memory.)
2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that
you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of ECC DDR4 modules recommended by
the manufacturer.
4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory
slots and check the results.
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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.
2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the
modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.
Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to
see a list of supported memory.
3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the
bad HDDs with good ones.
4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and CPU/
system fans, etc., work properly. Check the hardware monitoring settings in the IPMI
to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also
check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it is not on.
5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to
the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our
website for more information on the minimum power requirements.
6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.
B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following:
1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working
properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD and CD/DVD-ROM.
2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working
properly.
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5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several items at the
same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.
6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the
system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the
component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is
good and the old system has problems.
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3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting
Supermicro for technical support:
• System configuration
4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/
RmaForm/.
• Distributors:For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when
placing a call to our Technical Support department. We can be reached by email at sup-
[email protected].
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Battery Removal
To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:
1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
2. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to
unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
Battery Installation
1. To install an onboard battery, follow steps 1 and 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.
Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.
OR
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Chapter 4
UEFI BIOS
4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored
on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual
Download area of our website for any changes to the BIOS that may not be reflected
in this manual.
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BIOS Version
This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
Build Date
This item ays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.
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CPLD Version
This item displays the Complex Programmable Logic Device version.
Memory Information
Total Memory
This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.
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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 default manufacturer 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 Disabled and Enabled.
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Re-try Boot
If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot
device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.
Power Configuration
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CPU Configuration
Cores Enabled
Set a numeric value to enable the number of cores. (Please refer to the Intel website for more
information.) Enter 0 to enable all cores.
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Monitor/Mwait
Select Enabled to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor instructions monitors a
region of memory for writes, and Mwait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored
region begins to write. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.
PPIN Control
Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system.
The options are Unlock/Disable and Unlock/Enable.
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LLC Prefetch
If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from
the main memory to the L3 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disable
and Enable.
Extended APIC
Select Enable to activate APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) support. The
options are Disable and Enable.
AES-NI
Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to
ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable.
Power Technology
Select Energy Effiency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize
system power settings. Select Disable to disable power-saving settings. The options are
Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom.
If the feature above is set to Custom, the following features will become available
for configuration:
If Power Technology is set to BIOS Control EFB, the following features will become
available for configuration:
SpeedStep (Pstates)
Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage
and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are
Disable and Enable.
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Turbo Mode
This feature will enable dynamic control of the processor, allowing it to run above stock
frequency. The options are Disable and Enable.
Hardware P-States
This setting allows you to select between OS and hardware-controlled P-states. Select-
ing Native Mode allows the OS to choose a P-state. Selecting Out of Band Mode allows
the hardware to autonomously choose a P-state without OS guidance. Selecting Native
Mode with No Legacy Support functions as Native Mode with no support for older hard-
ware. The options are Disable, Native Mode, Out of Band Mode, and Native Mode with
No Legacy Support.
CPU C6 Report
Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating
system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are
Disable, Enable, and Auto.
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Package C State
This feature allows you to set the limit on the C State package register. The options are
C0/C1 State, C2 State, C6 (Non Retention) State, C6 (Retention) State, No Limit, and
Auto.
Chipset Configuration
Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc-
tion.
North Bridge
This feature allows you to configure the following North Bridge settings.
UPI Configuration
The following UPI information will display:
• Number of CPU
• Number of Active UPI Link
• Current UPI Link Speed
• Current UPI Link Frequency
• UPI Global MMIO Low Base / Limit
• UPI Global MMIO High Base / Limit
• UPI Pci-e Configuration Base / Size
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Degrade Precedence
Use this feature to set degrade precedence when system settings are in conflict. Select
Topology Precedence to degrade Features. Select Feature Precedence to degrade Topol-
ogy. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.
Link L1 Enable
Select Enable for the QPI to enter the L1 state for power saving. The options are Dis-
able, Enable, and Auto.
SNC
Sub NUMA Clustering (SNC) is a feature that breaks up the Last Level Cache (LLC) into
clusters based on address range. Each cluster is connected to a subset of the memory
controller. Enabling SNC improves average latency and reduces memory access conges-
tion to achieve higher performance. Select Auto for 1-cluster or 2-clusters depending on
IMC interleave. Select Enable for Full SNC (2-clusters and 1-way IMC interleave). The
options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
XPT Prefetch
XPT Prefetch speculatively makes a copy to the memory controller of a reader request
being sent to the LLC. IF the read request maps to the local memory address and the
recent memory reads are likely to miss the LLC, a speculative read is sent to the local
memory controller. The options are Disable and Enable.
KTI Prefetch
XPT Prefetch enables memory read to start early on a DDR bus, where the KTI Rx path
will directly create a Memory Speculative Read command to the memory controller. The
options are Disable and Enable.
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Local/Remote Threshold
This feature allows you to set the threshold for the Interrupt Request (IRQ) signal, which
handles hardware interruptions. The options are Disable, Auto, Low, Medium, and High.
Stale AtoS
This feature optimizes A to S directory. When all snoop responses found in directory A
are found to be Rspl, then all data is moved to directory S and is returned in S-state.
The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
LLC Dead Line Alloc
Select Enable to optimally fill dead lines in LLC. Select Disable to never fill dead lines in
LLC. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
Isoc Mode
Isochronous (Isoc) mode allows time-sensitive processes to be given priority. The options
are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
Memory Configuration
Enforce POR
Select Plan of Record (POR) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt-
age programming. The options are POR and Disable.
PPR Type
Use this feature to set the Post Package Repair type. The options are Auto, Hard PPR,
Soft PPR, and PPR Disabled.
Memory Frequency
Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules.
The options are Auto, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2400, 2600, 2666, and 2933.
tCCD_L Relaxation
Select Enable to get TCDD settings from SPD (Serial Presence Detect) and implement
into memory RC code to improve system reliability. Select Disable for TCCD to follow
Intel POR. The options are Auto and Disable.
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tRWSR Relaxation
Select Enable to use the same TRWSR DDR timing setting for all memory channels, in
which case, the worst case scenario value for all channels will be used. Select Disable
to use different values for the TRWSR DDR timing settings for different channels as
trained. The options are Disable and Enable.
2X REFRESH
Use this feature to select the memory controller refresh rate to 2x refresh mode. The
options are Auto and Enable.
Page Policy
Use this feature to set the page policy for onboard memory support. The options are
Closed, Adaptive, and Auto.
IMC Interleaving
Use this feature to configure interleaving settings for the Intergrated Memory Controller
(IMC), which will improve memory performance. The options are 1-way Interleave, 2-way
Interleave, and Auto.
Memory Topology
This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the
BIOS.
Mirror Mode
This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100%
redundancy. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM.
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ADDDC Sparing
Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects when the prede-
termined threshold for correctable errors is reached, copying the contents of the failing
DIMM to spare memory. The failing DIMM or memory rank will then be disabled. The
options are Disable and Enable.
Patrol Scrub
Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors
detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original
source). When this item is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache
line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this
method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The
options are Disable and Enable.
IIO Configuration
EV DFX Features
When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a proces-
sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
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CPU1 Configuration
CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 / CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) / CPU SLOT6
PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) / CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 / CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 /
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8
Link Speed
Use this item to select the link speed for the the specified PCIe port. The options
are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
The following information will also be displayed:
IOAT Configuration
Disable TPH
Transparent Huge Pages (TPH) is a Linux memory management system that enables
communication in larger blocks (pages). Enabling this feature will increase perfor-
mance. The options are No and Yes.
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Prioritize TPH
Use this feature to enable Prioritize TPH support. The options are Enable and Disable.
Relaxed Ordering
Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support, which will allow certain transac-
tions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed
prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable
and Enable.
ACS Control
Select Enable for Access Control Services (ACS) extended capability support to en-
hance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.
Interrupt Remapping
Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls
external interrupt requests. The options are Enable and Disable.
PassThrough DMA
Use this feature to allow devices such as network cards to access the system memory
without using a processor. Select Enable to use the Non-Isoch VT_D Engine Pass
Through Direct Memory Access (DMA) support. The options are Enable and Disable.
ATS
Use this feature to enable Non-Isoch VT-d Engine Address Translation Services (ATS)
support. ATS translates virtual addresses to physical addresses. The options are En-
able and Disable.
Posted Interrupt
Use this feature to enable VT_D Posted Interrupt. The options are Enable and Disable.
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Note: After you’ve enabled VMD on a PCIe slot of your choice, this PCIe slot will
be dedicated for NVMe storage devices use only, and it will no longer support
PCIe devices of other functionalities. To re-activate this slot for PCIe use, please
disable VMD.
*If the item above is set to Enable, the following items will be displayed:
CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 VMD / CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) VMD
(Available when the device is detected by the system)
Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe-
cific root port. The options are Disable and Enable.
Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system)
Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 1A~1D. The options
are Disable and Enable.
*If the item above is set to Enable, the following items will be displayed:
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CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) VMD / CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X8 VMD
(Available when the device is detected by the system)
Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe-
cific root port. The options are Disable and Enable.
Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system)
Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D. The options
are Disable and Enable.
*If the item above is set to Enable, the following items will be displayed:
CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 VMD / CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 VMD (Available
when the device is detected by the system)
Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe-
cific root port. The options are Disable and Enable.
Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system)
Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 3A~3D. The options
are Disable and Enable.
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XHCI Hand-off
When this feature is disabled, the motherboard will not support USB 3.0. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Server ME Configuration
When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA
devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items:
SATA Controller
This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
The options are Disable and Enable.
Configure SATA as
Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA
drive specified as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID.
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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:
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sSATA Controller
This item enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
The options are Enable and Disable.
Configure sSATA as
Select AHCI to configure an sSATA drive as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure an
sSATA drive as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID.
sSATA Port 2
This item displays the information detected on the installed sSATA drive on the particular
sSATA port.
• Model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support
Hot Plug
Set this item to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow you to replace a SATA drive
without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable.
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 Disable and Enable.
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PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
SR-IOV Support
Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
MMCFG Base
Use this item to select the low base address for PCIe adapters to increase base memory.
The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G. and 3G.
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VGA Priority
Use this feature to select VGA priority when multiple VGA devices are detected. Select On-
board to give priority to your onboard video device. Select Offboard to give priority to your
graphics card. The options are Onboard and Offboard.
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Network Stack
Select Enabled to enable Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) or Unified Extensible
Firmware Interface (UEFI) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 1
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Device Settings
This item displays the status of the serial port.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specified by you. 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=2F8h; IRQ=4;),
(IO=3E8h; IRQ=4;), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=4;).
Serial Port 2
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Device Settings
This item displays the status of a serial part specified by you.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specified by you. 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;),
(IO=3E8h; IRQ=3;), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3;).
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Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client
computer, which is the remote computer.
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.
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Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client
computer, which is the remote computer.
COM2 Parity
A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select
Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you
do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a
mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a
parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.
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This feature allows you to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client
computer, which is the remote computer.
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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.
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.
ACPI Settings
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.
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Trusted Computing
The X11SPL-F supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected:
• Vendor Name
• Firmware Version
Pending 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.
Platform Hierarchy
Use this item to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
Storage Hierarchy
Use this item to disable or enable storage hieararchy for cryptographic protection. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Endorsement Hierarchy
Use this item to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
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PH Randomization
Use this item to disable or enable Platform Hiearchy (PH) Randomization. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
TXT Support
Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) 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.
Boot URI
Highlight the feature and press enter to create a boot URI.
This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings.
Server CA Configuration
Enroll Certification
Certification GUID
Use this feature to enroll to input the certification GUID.
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Delete Certification
iSCSI Configuration
Add an Attempt
Delete Attempts
Driver Health
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Enabling/Disabling Options
Erasing Settings
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MECI
The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences 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 the number of minutes that 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, reboot the system for the changes to take
effect.
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4.5 IPMI
Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.
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.
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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.
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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 virtual LAN settings. The options are Disable and Enable.
LAN Channel 1
IPV6 Support
Use this feature to enable IPV6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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4.6 Security
Use this menu to configure the following security settings.
Administrator Password
Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password.
User Password
Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, User password.
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.
Secure Boot
This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features:
• System Mode
• Secure Boot
• Vendor Keys
Secure Boot
Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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CSM Support
Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides
compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Key Management
This submenu allows you to configure the following Key Management settings.
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Restore DB defaults
Select Yes to restore the DB defaults.
Details
Review details on current settings of the platform keys.
Export
This feature allows you to export Platform Keys to an available file system.
Update
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.
Delete
Select Yes to confirm deletion of the Platform Key from NVRAM.
Details
Review details on current settings of the Key Exchange Keys.
Export
This feature allows you to export Key Exchange Keys to an available file system.
Update
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
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.
Delete
Select Yes to delete the Key Exchange Keys. Select No to delete only a certificate from
the key database. The options are Yes and No.
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Authorized Signatures
Details
Review details on current settings of the Authorized Signatures.
Export
This feature allows you to export Authorized Signatures to an available file system.
Update
Select Yes to load the factory default DB. Select No to load the DB from a external file.
The options are Yes and No.
Append
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.
Delete
Select Yes to delete the Authorized Signatures key database. Select No to delete only a
certificate from the key database. The options are Yes and No.
Forbidden Signatures
Details
Review details on current settings of the Forbidden Signatures.
Export
This feature allows you to export Forbidden Signatures to an available file system.
Update
Select Yes to load the DBX factory default 'dbx.' Select No to load it from an external
file. The options are Yes and No.
Append
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.
Delete
Select Yes to delete the Forbidden Signatures key database. Select No to delete only a
certificate from the key database. The options are Yes and No.
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Authorized TimeStamps
Details
Review details on current settings of Authorized Time Stamps.
Export
This feature allows you to export Authorized TimeStamps to an available file system.
Update
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
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.
Delete
Select Yes to delete the Authorized TimeStamps key database. Select No to delete only
a certificate from the key database. 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:
When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No' to load from a file.
Details
Review details on current settings of OsRecovery Signatures.
Export
This feature allows you to export OsRecovery Signatures to an available file system.
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Set New
Select Yes to load the DBR from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBR
from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Append
This feature 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.
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4.7 Boot
Use this menu to configure Boot settings.
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Create
Use this item to set the name and the file path of the new boot option.
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Save Options
After completing the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes
you have made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.
Save Changes
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the
BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to
take effect. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Discard Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS
utility program.
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Default Options
Boot Override
Listed in this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell). Select an
option and press <Enter>. Your system will boot to the selected boot option.
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Software Installation
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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 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 disk 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 disk, 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.
Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and user’s manual can be downloaded from the
Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.
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Appendix C
Battery Handling
Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace
the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
電池の取り扱い
電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。 交換する電池はメーカーが推
奨する型、
または同等のものを使用下さい。使用済電池は製造元の指示に従って処分して下さい。
警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更换原有电
池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。
警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有電池。請按
照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。
Warnung
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur
durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten
Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.
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Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une
pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
¡Advertencia!
Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. Reemplazar la
batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones del fabricante.
!אזהרה
יש להחליף.קיימת סכנת פיצוץ של הסוללה במידה והוחלפה בדרך לא תקינה
.את הסוללה בסוג התואם מחברת יצרן מומלצת
.סילוק הסוללות המשומשות יש לבצע לפי הוראות היצרן
هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل
اسحبذال البطارية
فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة
جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة
경고!
배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나
제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사의 안내에 따라
사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.
Waarschuwing
Er is ontploffingsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de batterij
slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt. Gebruikte
batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.
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Product Disposal
Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national
laws and regulations.
製品の廃棄
この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要があります。
警告
本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。
警告
本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。
Warnung
Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes
erfolgen.
¡Advertencia!
Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos
nacionales.
Attention
La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou
directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
סילוק המוצר
!אזהרה
.סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה
عند التخلص النهايئ من هذا املنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانني واللىائح الىطنية
경고!
이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.
Waarschuwing
De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle
nationale wetten en reglementen.
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Appendix D
D.1 Overview
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides a software-based interface
between the operating system and the platform firmware in the pre-boot environment. The
UEFI specification supports an architecture-independent mechanism that will allow the UEFI
OS loader stored in an external storage device to boot the system. The UEFI offers clean,
hands-off management to a computer during system boot.
Note 2: If the recovery instructions in Section D.3 for BIOS recovery fail, you may use
the Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) Out-of-Band (OOB) (https://www.supermicro.
com.tw/products/nfo/SMS_SUM.cfm) to reflash the BIOS.
Note 3: If the recovery block processes stated in Note 1 and Note 2 above fail, you will
need to follow the procedures to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
request. Refer to Section 3.5 for more information about the RMA request.
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2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file
[BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS
recovery use.
3. Copy the SUPER.ROM file into the Root "\" directory of the USB device.
Note: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the SUPER.ROM file you
have is the same version or a close version meant for your motherboard.
4. Insert the USB device that contains the SUPER.ROM file into the system before you
power on the system or when the following screen appears.
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5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as
shown below.
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.
6. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item
"Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery
progress as shown in the screen below.
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7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system.
Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer
to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions.
8. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool
bar, select Boot to enter the submenu. From the submenu list, select Boot Option #1
as shown below. Then, set Boot Option #1 to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell]. Press
<F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go
to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier in Step 2. Enter
flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.
Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.
10. The screen above indicates that the BIOS update process has completed. Reboot the
system when you see the screen below.
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