X13SAE

X13SAE-F

USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.2
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 Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users.
It provides information for the installation and use of the X13SAE/X13SAE-F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Supermicro X13SAE/X13SAE-F supports a single 13th/12th Generation Intel® CoreTM
i9/i7/i5/i3 series processor (in LGA1700 socket) with up to 16 cores (8+8 cores) and a thermal
design power (TDP) of up to 150W. Built with the Intel PCH W680 chipset, this motherboard
supports up to 128GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR5 memory, with speeds
of up to 4400MT/s in four 288-pin memory slots, three M.2 sockets, 2.5GbE/1GbE Base-T
ports, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header. The X13SAE/X13SAE-F is optimized for
high-performance, high-end computing platforms that address the needs of next generation
server applications. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced
by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website
at https://www.supermicro.com/products/.
Note: Memory capacity and frequency is CPU dependent.

Conventions Used in the Manual

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

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage

or personal injury.

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

Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to relay

safety precautions.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to provide information

for proper system setup.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Sales Inquiries)
[email protected] (Gov. Sales Inquiries)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (RMA Support)
[email protected] (Webmaster)
Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe
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Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
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Email: [email protected] (Sales Inquiries)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (RMA Support)
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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
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Email: [email protected] (Sales Inquiries)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (RMA Support)
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview.......................................................................................20
1.3 Special Features................................................................................................................20
1.4 System Health Monitoring..................................................................................................21
1.5 ACPI Features....................................................................................................................22
1.6 Power Supply.....................................................................................................................22
1.7 Serial Header.....................................................................................................................23
1.8 Super I/O............................................................................................................................23
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices.....................................................................................................24
2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation...................................................................................25
2.3 Motherboard Installation.....................................................................................................32
2.4 Memory Support and Installation.......................................................................................34
2.5 M.2 Installation...................................................................................................................37
2.6 Rear I/O Ports ...................................................................................................................38
2.7 Front Control Panel............................................................................................................43
2.8 Connectors.........................................................................................................................47
2.9 Jumper Settings.................................................................................................................57
2.10 LED Indicators....................................................................................................................61
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures..............................................................................................64
3.2 Technical Support Procedures...........................................................................................67
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................68
3.4 Battery Removal and Installation.......................................................................................69
3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service....................................................................................70
Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS
4.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................71
4.2 Main....................................................................................................................................72
4.3 Advanced...........................................................................................................................74
4.4 Event Logs.......................................................................................................................102
4.5 Thermal & Fan.................................................................................................................104

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4.6 IPMI (X13SAE-F only)......................................................................................................106

4.7 Security............................................................................................................................110
4.8 Boot..................................................................................................................................116
4.9 Save & Exit......................................................................................................................118
4.10 MEBx................................................................................................................................120
Appendix A BIOS Codes
A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes.....................................................................................126
A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes.........................................................................................127
Appendix B Software
B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation..................................................................................128
B.2 Driver Installation.............................................................................................................130
B.3 SuperDoctor 5..................................................................................................................131
B.4 IPMI (X13SAE-F only)......................................................................................................132
B.5 Logging into the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) (X13SAE-F only)..............132
Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements
Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery
D.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................136
D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image...................................................................................136
D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device.....................................................137

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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 addition 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

Main Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity
Supermicro Motherboard X13SAE/X13SAE-F 1
I/O Shield MCP-260-00151-0N 1
SATA Cables CBL-0044L 4
Quick Reference Guide MNL-2425-QRG 1

Important Links
For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver/

• Product safety info: https://www.supermicro.com/en/about/policies/safety-information

• A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be
found at our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/
utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_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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Figure 1-1. X13SAE Motherboard Image

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail-
able 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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Figure 1-2. X13SAE-F Motherboard Image

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail-
able 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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Figure 1-3. X13SAE Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO DVI HDMI

LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1

USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb))
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED
USB2/3
X13SAE
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (USB3.2 (20Gb))

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (USB3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (USB3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Figure 1-4. X13SAE-F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

LED4
UID

AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference (X13SAE)

LAN2
BMC_HB_LED USB8/9
LAN1
CPU PCH CPU USB7/10
PCH SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT7
SLOT2 USB0/1 DVI DP
JPL2 AUDIO HDMI

PCI-E M.2-M2

AUDIO_FP DP
DVI HDMI
AUDIO_FP
AUDIO

LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1

USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb))

JPL1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

JPL2
SLOT1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1 CPU_FAN1
JPAC1 PCI-E
JPAC1

MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

JPW2 M.2-M3
COM1
BMC CODE JPW2
BAR CODE
CATERR_LED
COM1 BIOS LICENSE
CPU_FAN2

CPU_FAN2
CATERR_LED
USB2/3
X13SAE
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

USB2/3 DESIGNED IN USA

12V_PUMP_
PWR1
BT1
MAC CODE
JPME2
JD1

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2
JTPM1
SP1 DIMMA1
DIMMA2

PWR_LED
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1
DIMMA1
JF1 JD1 PCH
DIMMA2
PWR_LED

JBT1
DIMMB1
JSTBY1 JLED1
JPME2 DIMMB2
JLED1 JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (USB3.2 (20Gb))
USB4/5 (USB3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (USB3.2 (5Gb))
PCI-E M.2-M1
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1 SYS_FAN1
JL1 JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3 I-SATA0
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
I-SATA6
I-SATA7

JSD1
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA6 JBT1 USB4/5 USB6 JPW1
PCI-E M.2-M1 I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA7
JWD1 I-SATA4 USB11 SYS_FAN2
I-SATA5

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Quick Reference (X13SAE-F)

LAN2
BMC_HB_LED LED4 USB8/9 IPMI_LAN
USB0/1
LAN1
CPU PCH CPU USB7/10 VGA
PCH SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT7 DVI
SLOT2 DP
JPL2 UID AUDIO HDMI
PCI-E M.2-M2
LED4
UID

AUDIO_FP DP
VGA HDMI
AUDIO_FP
AUDIO
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1

JPL1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
SLOT1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1 CPU_FAN1
JPAC1 PCI-E
JPAC1

MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

JPW2 M.2-M3
COM1
BMC CODE JPW2
BAR CODE
CATERR_LED
COM1 BIOS LICENSE
CPU_FAN2

CPU_FAN2
CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

USB2/3 DESIGNED IN USA

12V_PUMP_
PWR1
BT1
MAC CODE
JPME2
JD1

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2
JTPM1
SP1 DIMMA1
DIMMA2

PWR_LED
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1
DIMMA1
JF1 JD1 PCH
DIMMA2
PWR_LED

JBT1
DIMMB1
JSTBY1 JLED1
JPME2 DIMMB2
JLED1 JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb))
USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
JPI2C1 JPI2C1
PCI-E M.2-M1
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1 SYS_FAN1
JL1 JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3 I-SATA0
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
I-SATA6
I-SATA7
JPG1

JSD1
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA6 JBT1 USB4/5 USB6 JPW1
PCI-E M.2-M1 I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA7
JWD1 I-SATA4 JPG1 USB11 SYS_FAN2
I-SATA5

Notes:

• Refer to Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel
connections.

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

• Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.

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

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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting
JBT1 Clear CMOS (Onboard) Short Pads to Clear CMOS
Pins 1-4: External Speaker
JD1 Speaker/Buzzer
Pins 3-4: Buzzer (Default)
JPAC1 HD Audio Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable (X13SAE-F only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

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

JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Function Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Color/State

X13SAE: Standby Power LED X13SAE: Solid Green (Standby Power On)
BMC_HB_LED
X13SAE-F: BMC Heartbeat LED X13SAE-F: Blinking Green (BMC Normal)
CATERR_LED Catastrophic Error LED Solid Orange: System CATERR

LED4 Unit Identifier (UID) LED (X13SAE-F, IPMI only) Solid Blue: Unit Identified

PWR_LED Onboard Power LED Solid Green: Power On

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

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Connector Description

12V_PUMP_PWR1 12V 4-pin Power Connector (for CPU liquid cooling pump)

AUDIO Back Panel High Definition Audio Ports

AUDIO_FP Front Panel Audio Header

BT1 Onboard Battery

COM1 COM Header

CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2: CPU Fan Headers
SYS_FAN1 – SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN1 – SYS_FAN3: System Fan Headers
DP Back Panel DisplayPort (1.4a)

HDMI Back Panel High Definition Multimedia Interface (2.0b)

DVI Digital Video Interface (DVI-D)

I-SATA0 – I-SATA7 Intel Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Ports (6Gb/second)

IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port (X13SAE-F only)

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JLED1 3-pin Power LED Header

JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I2C Header (X13SAE-F only)

JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)

JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector (Required)

JSD1 SATA Disk-On-Module (DOM) Power Connector

JSTBY1 Standby Power Header (5V)

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Header

LAN1 RJ45 1GbE LAN Port

LAN2 RJ45 2.5GbE LAN Port

MH10,MH14, MH15 M.2 Device Mounting Holes

PCI-E M.2-M1,
PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 M-key Sockets (from PCH)
PCI-E M.2-M2
PCI-E M.2-M3 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 M-Key Socket (from CPU)

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ PCI Slot (32 Bit/33MHz with 5V single voltage)

(PCH) SLOT2, (PCH) SLOT5 PCIe 3.0 x4 Slots

(CPU) SLOT4 PCIe 5.0 x8 (IN x16) Slot

(CPU) SLOT7 PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot

SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer

UID Unit Identifier (UID) Switch (X13SAE-F only)

USB0, USB1 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports (Type-A)

USB2/3 Front Access USB 2.0 Header

USB4/5 Front Access USB 3.2 Gen. 1 Header (5Gb)

USB6 Internal USB 3.2 Gen. 1 Connector (5Gb, vertical Type-A)

USB7, USB8, USB9 Back Panel USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Ports (10Gb, Type-A)

USB10 Back Panel USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 Ports (20Gb, Type-C)

USB11 Front Access USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 Header (20Gb, Type-C)

VGA VGA Port (X13SAE-F only)

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features
CPU
• Supports a single 13th/12th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 series processor with up to 16 cores (8+8 cores) and a
thermal design power (TDP) of up to 150W

Memory

• Up to 128GB DDR5 Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC with speeds of up to 4400MT/s in four 288-pin memory slots

DIMM Size
• Up to 128GB
Note 1: Memory capacity and frequency is CPU dependent.
Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/products/
motherboard.

Chipset

• Intel PCH W680

Expansion Slots
• One PCI slot (PCI SLOT1)
• Two PCIe 3.0 x4 slots (PCH SLOT2/5)
• One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU SLOT7)
• One PCIe 5.0 x8 (IN x16) slot (CPU SLOT4: supports Auto Switch)
• One M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 socket (supports M-Key 2280, from CPU)
• Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 sockets (support M-Key 2280, from PCH)
Note 1: When using 2x8 configuration, the first eight lane device must use lanes 0 – 7.
Note 2: It is required to use SLOT4 with an eight lane device installed in SLOT 7.

Network
• Intel Ethernet i225V (X13SAE)
• Intel Ethernet i225-LM (X13SAE-F)
• Intel Ethernet i219LM (for AMT/vPro)
• Realtek RTL8211F (dedicated IPMI LAN port, X13SAE-F only)

I/O Devices
• Serial (COM) Port • One front accessible serial port header (COM1)
• Eight SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gb/s (support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 with up to six SATA
• SATA 3.0
3.0 storage devices)
• Video Port • One DisplayPort 1.4a connection on the rear I/O panel
• One HDMI 2.0b connection on the rear I/O panel
• One DVI-D port on the rear I/O panel
• One VGA port on the rear I/O panel (X13SAE-F only)

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

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Motherboard Features
Peripheral Devices
• Two USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB0/1, Type-A)
• One front accessible USB 2.0 header with two USB connections (USB2/3)
• One front accessible USB 3.2 Gen. 1 header with two USB connections (USB4/5, 5Gb)
• One internal USB 3.2 Gen. 1 connector (USB6, 5Gb, vertical Type A)
• Three USB 3.2 Gen. 2 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB7/8/9, 10Gb, Type-A)
• One USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 port on the rear I/O panel (USB10, 20Gb, Type-C)
• One front accessible USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 20-pin header with one USB connection (USB11, 20Gb)

BIOS
• 256Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS
• ACPI 6.0, Plug and Play (PnP), BIOS rescue hot-key, riser card auto detection support, 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 +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU, Memory, VBAT, +5V stdby, +3.3V stdby, +1.8V PCH, +1.05V PCH,
CPU temperature, VRM temperature, PCH temperature, system temperature, and memory temperature
• 5 CPU switch phase voltage regulator
• CPU thermal trip support
• Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)/TSI

Fan Control
• Single cooling zone
• Multi-speed fan control via onboard Super I/O
• Five 4-pin fan headers

System Management
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support
• SuperDoctor® 5
• Chassis intrusion header and detection

Note: Please connect a cable from the Chassis Intrusion header at JL1 to the chassis to receive an alert.

LED Indicators
• BMC_HB_LED
• CATERR_LED
• Power LED
• UID LED (X13SAE-F, IPMI only)

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

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Motherboard Features
Dimensions

• 12" (W) x 9.6" (L) ATX (304.8mm x 243.84mm)

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

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Figure 1-5. System Block Diagram

CPU_PE5*8
PCIe x16 SLOT #7

PCIe Gen5 CPU_PE5*8

Mux/DeMux
CPU SVID
IMVP9.1 VR
PESLOT4_PRSNT_N
PCIe x8 SLOT #4
INTEL LGA1700 DDR5 (CHA) DIMMA1
CPU PE4 *4
M.2 M-KEY*1 DIMMA2 (Gray)
UP TO 150W 4400Mhz (1DIMM)
4000Mhz (2DPC)
Digital port 1(Port A)
Display Port 1.4a Re-driver
DDR5 (CHB) DIMMB1
Digital port 2(Port B) DIMMB2 (Gray)
DVI Port

Digital port 3(Port C)

HDMI 2.0b Re-timer

x8 DMI4.0
16GT/s XDP
PCH PE4 *4 /*4
M.2 M-KEY*2
SATA III*8
USB3.2 Gen 2 *1 SATA III*8
LAN1+USB-A*1 Re-driver

USB3.2 Gen 2 *2
LAN2+USB-A*2 Re-driver
REAR
USB LAN3 IPMI_LAN (-F) USB2.0 *2
USB-A*2 GbE(LAN) GLAN1
I219LM
LAN1
USB3.2 Gen2x2 *1
USB-C *1 Re-driver

USB3.2 Gen2x2 *1
PCH PCH PE2*1 GLAN2
I225V /LM LAN2
USB-C HEADER
Intel W680
USB USB3.2 Gen1 *2
Header USB-A *2 HEADER
PCH PE1*1 5V PCI
PCIe/PCI Bridge
33MHz PCI SLOT #1
USB2.0*2 USB2.0 *2
USB-HEADER FRONT AUDIO
AZALIA Audio chip HEADER
Vertical USB3.2 Gen1 *1
USB USB3.2 Type-A ALC888S-VD
JAUDIO1
PCH PE3*4
PCIe x4 SLOT #2
PCH PE3*4
PCIe x4 SLOT #5
SPI

USB2.0 *1 PCH PE2*1

FAN *5
TPM2.0
PCH_SPI MUX eSPI
Header
SPI
RTH *2
BMC SIO
IPMI RGMII COM1
LAN3 LAN3 PHY (-F only)

HEALTH
VGA
INFO

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

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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the 13 th /12 th Generation Intel Core
i9/i7/i5/i3 series processors (in LAG1700 socket) and the PCH W680 chipset, the
X13SAE/X13SAE-F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature
sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.
With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 10nm Enhanced SuperFin Process
Technology, the X13SAE/X13SAE-F dramatically increases system performance for a
multitude of server applications.
The Intel PCH W680 chipset provides support, including the following features:
• DDR5 288-pin memory support

• Direct Media Interface

• Intel Matrix Storage Technology and Intel Rapid Storage Technology

• Dual NAND Interface

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

• Intel Trusted Execution Technology Support

• PCIe 5.0 Interface (up to 32 GT/s)

• SATA Controller (up to 6Gb/sec)

• Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)

1.3 Special Features

Recovery from AC Power Loss

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

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1.4 System Health Monitoring

Onboard Voltage Monitors

An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU,
and battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error
message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the
sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

PC health monitoring in the BIOS can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management via SIO.

Environmental Temperature Control

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the
thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined threshold. The
overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once the thermal sensor detects that
the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fans to prevent the
CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system
temperature and alert the user when the chassis temperature is too high.
Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate air-
flow to your system.

System Resource Alert

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

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1.5 ACPI Features

The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) defines a flexible and abstract
hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features
throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system, and application
software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-
ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a
generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent
interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures,
while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with
appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support,
please refer to the Supermicro website.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-state Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start to blink to indicate
that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will "wake up",
and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

1.6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable
operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where
noisy power transmission is present.
The X13SAE/X13SAE-F motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although
most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are
inadequate. In addition, one 12V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate
power supply to the system. Also, your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.
Warning: To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, be sure to use a
power supply that contains a 24-pin and an 8-pin power connector. Be sure to con-
nect the power supplies to the 24-pin power connector (JPW1), and the 8-pin power
connector (JPW2) on the motherboard. Failure in doing so may void the manufacturer
warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power
supply Specification 2.02 or later. It must also be SSI compliant.

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1.7 Serial Header

The X13SAE/X13SAE-F motherboard supports one serial communication connection. The
COM header (COM1) can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a
baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500
K, or 1 Mb/s, which support high-speed serial communication devices.

1.8 Super I/O

The Super I/O supports one high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication port (UART).
Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator,
complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. The UART provides
legacy speed with a baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud
rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or
SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

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

Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.

• Handle the motherboard by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure that your computer chassis provides excellent conduc-
tivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the motherboard.

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

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

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2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

• Use ESD protection.

• Unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies after shutting down the system.

• Check that the plastic protective cover is on the CPU socket and none of the socket pins
are bent. If they are, contact your retailer.

• 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.

• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-directional
heatsink only.

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

• All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.

Installing an LGA1700 CPU

1. Remove the plastic protective cover from the load plate.

Plastic
protective cover

Load Lever
Load Plate

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2. Gently push down the load lever to release and lift it, then lift the load plate to open it
completely.

Lever lock

3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU. Align the small triangle marker
and notches on the CPU to the corresponding triangle marker and notches on the CPU
load bracket. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do
not drop the CPU on the socket, or move it horizontally or vertically.)

Pin 1

CPU notch

CPU load
bracket notch

4. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid
damaging the CPU or the socket.

5. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect all the corners to make sure it is properly
installed.

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6. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Gently push the load lever down
until it locks under the Lever Lock latch.

Lever lock

Attention! You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction. Make sure that
it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close
properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again
and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

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Installing a CPU Heatsink

Note 1: The installation described in this section is for reference only. The actual in-
stallation steps may vary depending on the CPU heatsink model. Please refer to the
heatsink instruction for more details.

Note 2: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference only. They might
look different from the components installed in your system.

1. Loosen four screws to release the backplate. Note that one screw is not shown in the
illustration below.

Heatsink

Unscrew Unscrew

Unscrew
Backplate

2. If there is a thin layer of protective film on the backplate, please remove it.

Protective film
Backplate
top side

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3. Attach the backplate into the mounting holes around the CPU socket on the bottom side
of the motherboard.

Backplate
bottom side

Motherboard
bottom side

Mounting hole

Motherboard
Top side

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4. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU.

5. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes on the heatsink
are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

6. Tighten the screws.

Screw Screw

Screw

Motherboard
top side

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Removing a CPU Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do
need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instruction below to uninstall the heatsink to
avoid damaging the CPU or other components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply and the power connector from the cooler
and fan header.

2. Loosen the screws as shown below.

3. Gently wiggle the heatsink to loosen it. Do not use excessive force when wiggling the
heatsink.

Unscrew Unscrew

Unscrew

4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.

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2.3 Motherboard Installation

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

Tools Needed

Phillips Phillips Screws (9) Standoffs (9)

Screwdriver (1) Only if Needed

Location of Mounting Holes

LED4
UID

AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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

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Installing the Motherboard

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

2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to 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.

4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

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

6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a pan head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the
motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.

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

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

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

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2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

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

General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance

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

• When installing only two memory modules, please use DIMMA2 and DIMMB2.

• To optimize memory performance, please use memory of the same type, size, and speed
on the motherboard.

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

• The motherboard supports odd-numbered modules (one or three modules installed).

However, to achieve the best memory performance, a balanced memory population is
recommended.

LED4
UID

AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
DIMMB1
JLED1
JPME2 DIMMB2
JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1
PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Memory Population Table

Recommended Population (Balanced)
DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Total System Memory
8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 16GB
8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 32GB
16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 32GB
16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 16GB DIMM 64GB
32GB DIMM 32GB DIMM 64GB
32GB DIMM 32GB DIMM 32GB DIMM 32GB DIMM 128GB

Memory Support Table

Memory Support
Frequency 3600 MT/s 4000 MT/s 4400 MT/s
DIMM A1 2R DIMM 1R DIMM
DIMM A2 2R DIMM 1R DIMM 1R or 2R DIMM
DIMM B1 2R DIMM 1R DIMM
DIMM B2 2R DIMM 1R DIMM 1R or 2R DIMM

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DIMM Installation
Note: The DDR5 DIMM module is NOT BMC

hot-swappable and be sure to disconnect

power for a minimum of twenty seconds
before inserting or removing it. BIOS LICENSE

X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
DESIGNED IN USA

1. Insert DIMM modules in the following order:

DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1.
For the system to work properly, use memory
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

modules of the same type and speed.

PCH

2. Align the DIMM module key with the receptive

point on the single-latch DIMM slot.

3. Push the release tab outwards to unlock the

slot.

4. Press both ends of the module straight down

into the slot until the module snaps into place.
Receptive Point
5. Push the release tab to the lock position to
secure the module into the slot.
Notch

DIMM Removal
Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM
modules from the motherboard.
Note: Removing a DDR5 DIMM module at
Release Tab
a slant angle will cause module damages.
It is strongly recommended that you lift the
module straight up out of the slot.
Push both ends straight
down into the memory slot.

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2.5 M.2 Installation

BMC

This motherboard has three PCIe 4.0 M.2 M-key

2280
sockets that support the M.2 2280 module. One
standoff is pre-installed into the position of 2280 BIOS LICENSE

X13SAE-F

mounting hole. Refer to the illustration on the right

REV:1.00
DESIGNED IN USA

2280
for the locations of M.2 sockets and mounting
2280
holes. Follow the steps below to install the M.2 DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

device. PCH

1. Locate the pre-installed standoff. Remove the

standoff screw and set it aside.

2. Carefully insert the M.2 device into the M.2

socket and lower the semi-circle notched end
onto the standoff.

3. Tighten the standoff screw to secure the M.2

device into place. Do not overtighten so as to
avoid damaging the M.2 device.

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2.6 Rear I/O Ports

Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the
rear of the motherboard.

LED4
UID

AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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

14 17
5 8 11
1 3

2 4 6 9 12 15 18 20
7 10 13 16 19

Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description
1 DisplayPort 1.4a 11 LAN2: 2.5GbE LAN Port
2 HDMI 2.0b Port 12 USB8: USB 3.2 Gen. 2 (Type-A)
3 VGA Port (X13SAE-F only) 13 USB9: USB 3.2 Gen. 2 (Type-A)
4 Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) 14 Center / Subwoofer
5 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port (X13SAE-F only) 15 Side Speaker Out
6 USB0: USB 2.0 (Type-A) 16 S/PDIF Out
7 USB1: USB 2.0 (Type-A) 17 Line In / Rear Speaker Out
8 LAN1: 1GbE LAN Port 18 Line Out / Front Speaker Out
9 USB7: USB 3.2 Gen. 2 (Type-A) 19 Mic In
10 USB10: USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 (Type-C) 20 UID Switch (X13SAE-F only)

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connections

There are two USB 2.0 Type-A ports (USB0, USB1), three USB 3.2 Gen. 2x1 Type-A ports
(USB7, USB8, USB9), and one USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 Type-C port (USB10) located on the
I/O back panel. One internal USB 3.2 Gen. 1 vertical Type-A connector (USB6) has been
built-in on the motherboard. In addition, one USB 2.0 header (USB2/3), one USB 3.2 Gen.
1 header (USB4/5), and one USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2 20-pin header (USB11) are also located on
the motherboard to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). Refer to
the tables below for pin definitions.
Front Panel USB2/3 (2.0) Front Panel USB4/5 (3.2 Gen. 1)
Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description

1 +5V 2 +5V 1 19 VBUS Power

3 USB_PN2# 4 USB_PN3 2 18 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver
5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3 3 17 StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pair

7 Ground 8 Ground 4 13 Ground Ground of PWR Return

9 Key 10 Ground 5 15 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Transmitter
Differential Pair
6 14 StdA_SSTX+
7 16 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return
8 12 D-
USB 2.0 Differential Pair
9 11 D+

Front Panel USB11 (3.2 Gen. 2x2)

Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 VBUS 5 RX1+ 9 NC 13 TX2- 17 GND
2 TX1+ 6 RX1- 10 NC 14 GND 18 D-
3 TX1- 7 VBUS 11 VBUS 15 RX2+ 19 D+
4 GND 8 CC1 12 TX2+ 16 RX2- 20 CC2

8 6 1
9 7 2
1. USB0 (USB 2.0, Type-A)
LED4

2. USB1 (USB 2.0, Type-A)

UID

AUDIO_FP DP
VGA HDMI

3. USB2/3 (USB 2.0)

AUDIO
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2

4. USB4/5 (USB 3.2 Gen. 1)

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1

5. USB6 (USB 3.2 Gen. 1, vertical

JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE
CPU_FAN2
Type-A)
6. USB7 (USB 3.2 Gen. 2, Type-A)
CATERR_LED

3
USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

7. USB10 (USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2,

MAC CODE

Type-C)
JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2
8. USB8 (USB 3.2 Gen. 2, Type-A)
9. USB9 (USB 3.2 Gen. 2, Type-A)
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

10. USB11 (USB 3.2 Gen. 2x2)

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JPME2
JBT1 10
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

5
PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1

4
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Back Panel High Definition Audio (HD Audio)

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

Audio Configuration
2 Channel 4 Channel 5.1 Channel 7.1 Channel
1 Orange (Center / Subwoofer) Center / Subwoofer Center / Subwoofer
2 Black (Side Speaker Out) Side Speaker Out
Light Blue
3 Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
(Line In / Rear Speaker Out)
Lime
4 Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
(Line Out / Front Speaker Out)
5 Pink (Mic In) Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

1 3
1. Center / Subwoofer
2. Side Speaker Out
2
3. Line In / Rear Speaker Out
4. Line Out / Front Speaker Out
4 5. Mic In
5

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DisplayPort Port 1.4a

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

HDMI Port 2.0b

One High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 2.0b port is located on the I/O back panel.
This port is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI
display, using a single HDMI cable (not included).

VGA Port (X13SAE-F only)

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

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

1 3 1. DisplayPort 1.4a
2. HDMI 2.0b Port
3. VGA Port (X13SAE-F only)
4. DVI-D Port
2 4

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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 port (IPMI_LAN) is located above the USB0/USB1 ports on the I/O back
panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the Section 2.10 LED Indicators
for LAN LED information.

LAN1 Port LAN2 Port

Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
10 VCC 19 Ground 19 NC 28 Ground
11 TD0+ 20 Link 1000 LED (Amber) 20 TD0+ 29 Link 1000 LED (Amber)
12 TD0- 21 Link 100 LED (Green) 21 TD0- 30 Link 2500 LED (Green)
13 TD1+ 22 VCC3P3_LAN1 22 TD1+ 31 VCC3P3_LAN2
14 TD1- 23 Act LED 23 TD1- 32 Act LED
15 TD2+ G1 Ground 24 TD2+ 33 Ground
16 TD2- G2 Ground 25 TD2- 34 Ground
17 TD3+ G3 Ground 26 TD3+ 35 Ground
18 TD3- G4 Ground 27 TD3- 36 Ground

IPMI LAN Port (IPMI_LAN)

Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition

9 VCC 19 Act LED (Yellow)

10 TD0+ 20 P3V3_AUX_LAN3
11 TD0- 21 Link 100 LED (Green)
12 TD1+ 22 Link 1000 LED (Amber)
13 TD1- 23 Ground
14 TD2+ 24 Ground
15 TD2- 25 Ground
16 TD3+ 26 Ground
17 TD3-
18 Ground

1 2 3 1. IPMI LAN Port (X13SAE-F only)

2. LAN1
3. LAN2

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2.7 Front Control Panel

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

AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO DVI HDMI

LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1

USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb))
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED
USB2/3
X13SAE
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (USB3.2 (20Gb))

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (USB3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (USB3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

1 2
Power Button #1~2 Ground

Reset Button #3~4 Ground

Vcc Power Fail LED

Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc NIC2 LED

Vcc NIC1 LED

Vcc (X13SAE)
HDD LED
UID SW (X13SAE-F)
Vcc Power LED

X X

NMI Ground
19 20

Figure 2-2. JF1 Header Pins

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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. To turn off the power in the suspend mode, press the button for at least four seconds.
Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

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

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

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

1 1 2
Power Button #1~2 Ground 1. Power Button
Reset Button #3~4 Ground 2. Reset Button
2 Vcc Power Fail LED

Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc NIC2 LED

Vcc NIC1 LED

Vcc (X13SAE)
HDD LED
UID SW (X13SAE-F)
Vcc Power LED

X X

NMI Ground
19 20

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Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below
for pin definitions.
Power Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
5 3.3V
6 PWR Supply Fail

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED

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

OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition State Definition
7 +3.3V Off Normal
8 OH/Fan Fail LED On Overheat
Flashing Fan Fail

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LED

The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 2 and LAN port 1 are
located on pins 9/10 and 11/12 of JF1 respectively. Attach an LED indicator to this header to
display network activity. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

NIC1/NIC2 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
9/11 +3.3V Stby
10/12 NIC2/NIC1 Active

1 2
Power Button #1~2 Ground 1. Power Fail LED
Reset Button #3~4 Ground 2. OH/Fan Fail LED
Vcc Power Fail LED 1
3. NIC2 LED
Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED 2
4. NIC1 LED
Vcc NIC2 LED 3
Vcc NIC1 LED 4
Vcc (X13SAE)
HDD LED
UID SW (X13SAE-F)
Vcc Power LED

X X

NMI Ground
19 20

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HDD LED/UID Switch

The HDD LED/UID Switch connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable
to pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Attach a cable to pin 13 to use the UID switch
(X13SAE-F only).

HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
13 3.3V Stdby/UID SW
14 HDD Active

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)
Pin# Definition
15 +3.3V Stby
16 Power LED

1 2
Power Button #1~2 Ground 1. HDD LED/UID Switch
Reset Button #3~4 Ground 2. Power LED
Vcc Power Fail LED

Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc NIC2 LED

Vcc NIC1 LED

Vcc (X13SAE)
HDD LED 1
UID SW (X13SAE-F)
Vcc Power LED 2
X X

NMI Ground
19 20

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2.8 Connectors
This section provides brief descriptions and pinout definitions for onboard headers and
connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector.

Power Connections
ATX Power Supply Connector
The 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You
must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector to the power supply.
ATX Power Connector
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V

Required Connection

LED4
UID
1. ATX Power Supply Connector
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1

1
JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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8-Pin Power Connector

JPW2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power
supply. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

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

Required Connection

Important: To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, be sure to 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.

LED4
UID
1. 8-Pin Power Connector
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2

1
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Headers
Fan Headers
There are five 4-pin fan headers (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, SYS_FAN1 – SYS_FAN3) on
the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the system fan headers are backwards compatible
with the traditional 3-pin fans, the 4-pin fans are recommended to take advantage of the fan
speed control. This allows fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the motherboard
temperature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Fan Headers
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 2.5A/+12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM_Control

Pump Power Connector (X13SAE-F only)

This motherboard has one +12V connector for optional CPU liquid cooling systems. When
using a liquid cooling system, attach the pump power cable to this connector (12V_PUMP_
PWR1).
Pump Power Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 2A/+12V (Red)
3 N/A
4 N/A

LED4
UID
1. CPU_FAN1 Header
2. CPU_FAN2 Header
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2

3. SYS_FAN1 Header
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

1
CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1

4. SYS_FAN2 Header
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE
2 CPU_FAN2
5. SYS_FAN3 Header
CATERR_LED

X13SAE-F
6. Pump Power Connector
USB2/3
12V_PUMP_PWR1
REV:1.00
DESIGNED IN USA

6
MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))

3
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1

5 4
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Chassis Intrusion Header

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 Header

Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground

Standby Power Header

The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. Refer to the table
below for pin definitions.

Standby Power Header

Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 N/A

LED4
UID
1. Chassis Intrusion Header
2. Standby Power Header
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1

2
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1

1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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DOM Power Connector

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

DOM Power Connector

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

Power SMB (I2C) Header (X13SAE-F only)

The Power System Management Bus (I2C) connector (JPI2C1) monitors the power supply,
fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Power SMB Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Clock
2 Data
3 PMBUS_Alert
4 Ground
5 +3.3V

LED4
UID
1. DOM Power Connector
2. Power SMB Header (JPI2C1,
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1

X13SAE-F only)
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2

1 2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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M.2 Sockets
This motherboard has three M.2 sockets. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation
Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCIe. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes,
increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 sockets support PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD cards
in the 2280 form factor. Refer to the table below for more information.

Sockets Bus Interface Form Factor RAID Levels

PCI-E M.2-M1
PCIe 4.0 x4 2280 0, 1, and 5
PCI-E M.2-M2
PCI-E M.2-M3 PCIe 4.0 x4 2280 0, 1, and 5

LED4
UID
1. PCI-E M.2-M1
2. PCI-E M.2-M2
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED

3
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2

3. PCI-E M.2-M3
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

2
MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

1
JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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SATA Ports
With the Intel W680 PCH chipset, this motherboard has built-in eight Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0
connectors (I-SATA0 – I-SATA07). You can connect up to eight SATA storage devices and
create SATA RAID (0, 1, 5, and 10) with up to six SATA storage devices.
Note: For more information on the SATA HostRAID configuration, please refer to the
Intel SATA HostRAID user's guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro.
com/support/manuals/.
SATA 3.0 Ports
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground
2 SATA_TXP
3 SATA_TXN
4 Ground
5 SATA_RXN
6 SATA_RXP
7 Ground

LED4
UID
1. I-SATA0 / I-SATA1
2. I-SATA2 / I-SATA3
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2

3. I-SATA4 / I-SATA5
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1

4. I-SATA6 / I-SATA7
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Front Panel Audio Header

A 10-pin Audio header (AUDIO_FP) is supported on the motherboard. This header allows
you to connect the motherboard to a front panel audio control panel, if needed. Connect an
audio cable to the audio header to use this feature (not supplied). Refer to the table below
for pin definitions.
Front Panel Audio Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 Microphone_Left 6 Ground
2 Audio_Ground 7 Jack_Detect
3 Microphone_Right 8 Key
4 Audio_Detect 9 Line_2_Left
5 Line_2_Right 10 Ground

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

LED4
UID
1. Front Panel Audio Header
2. Internal Speaker/Buzzer
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1

1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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COM Header
There is one COM header on the motherboard. COM1 is located next to expansion SLOT1
(PCI 33MHz). Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Serial (COM) Header

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

Power LED Header

An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to
Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. Refer to the table
below for pin definitions.
Power LED Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 VCC
2-3 Connection to PWR LED in JF1

LED4
UID
1. Serial Header
2. Power LED Header
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

1 BIOS LICENSE
CPU_FAN2

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2

2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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TPM/Port 80 Header
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM 2.0
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: https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/AOM-TPM-
9670V_9670H.pdf.
TPM/Port 80 Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 P3V3 2 SPI_TPM_CS_N
3 SIO_TPMRST_N 4 SPI_PCH_MISO
5 SPI_PCH_CLK 6 GND
7 SPI_PCH_MOSI 8 X
9 P3V3_STBY 10 IRQ_TPM_SPI_N

LED4
UID
1. TPM/Port 80 Header
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

1
JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
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2.9 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional
settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.
Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Refer to the diagram
below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for
jumper locations.
Note 1: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.

Note 2: Unplug the power cord from all power supplies before adjusting jumper settings.

Top View

Connector Pins with a Jumper

installed on Pins 1 and 2
Connector Pins

LAN Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings
JPL1 and JPL2 will enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2
Jumper Setting Definition
ports on the motherboard. Refer to the table on the right
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled. Pins 2-3 Disabled

LED4
UID
1. LAN1 Enable/Disable
2
2. LAN2 Enable/Disable
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

1
JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Clear CMOS
Clear CMOS (JBT1) is used to clear the saved system setup configuration stored in the
CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS using JBT1, short the two pads of JBT1 with
metallic conductor such as a flathead screwdriver. This will erase all user settings and revert
everything to their factory-set defaults.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application
hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate
a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for
pin definitions.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

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

LED4
UID
1. Clear CMOS
2. Watch Dog Enable/Disable
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JLED1
JPME2
JBT1
1
JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1
PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1

2
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Manufacturing Mode
Close pins 2-3 of JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in
Manufacturing Mode, allowing you to flash the system firmware from a host server for system
setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Manufacture Mode
Jumpers Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

External Speaker / Buzzer

Close pins 3-4 of JD1 with a cap to use the onboard buzzer. If you wish to use an external
speaker, close pins 1-4 with a cable. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

External Speaker / Buzzer

Pin Definitions
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-4 External Speaker
Pins 3-4 Buzzer (Default)

LED4
UID
1. Manufacturing Mode
2. External Speaker / Buzzer
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

2
JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1

JLED1

JSTBY1
JPME2
1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1
PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Audio Enable/Disable
JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default setting is pins
1-2 to enable onboard audio connections. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Audio Enable/Disable
Jumpers Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled

Onboard VGA Enable/Disable (X13SAE-F only)

Close pins 1-2 of JPG1 to enable the onboard graphics controller and close pins 2-3 to disable
it. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Onboard VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled

LED4
UID
1. Audio Enable/Disable
2. Onboard VGA Enable/Disable
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1

1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))

2
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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2.10 LED Indicators

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs
The LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection, and the
Link Activity
LED on the right indicates activity. Refer to the tables below for more LED LED

information.

LAN1 Speed LED (Left) LAN2 Speed LED (Left) LAN1/LAN2 Activity LED
LED State LED State (Right)

LED Color Definition LED Color Definition LED State

Color Status Definition
Amber 1000Mbps Green 2500Mbps
Yellow Flashing Active
Green 100Mbps Amber 1000Mbps
Off 10Mbps Off 100/10Mbps

IPMI LAN LEDs (X13SAE-F only)

The IPMI LAN port is located at IPMI_LAN on the I/O back panel. Refer to the table below
for more information.

IPMI LAN LEDs

LED State
Color Status Definition
Link (left) Green: Solid 100Mbps
Amber: Solid 1Gbps
Activity (right) Yellow: Blinking Active

1 2
LED4
UID
1. LAN1/LAN2 LEDs
2. IPMI LAN LEDs
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Power LED (PWR_LED)

An Onboard Power LED is located at PWR_LED on the motherboard. When the PWR_LED
is on, the AC power cable is connected. Make sure to disconnect the power cable before
removing or installing any component. Refer to the table below for more information.

Power LED (PWR_LED)

LED Status
Status Definition
Off System Off
On System On

BMC Heartbeat LED

BMC Heartbeat LED (BMC_HB_LED) is located next to the PCIe SLOT5 on the motherboard.
The BMC is functioning normally when the BMC_HB_LED is blinking (X13SAE-F only). The
standby power is on when the BMC_HB_LED is solid green (X13SAE only). Refer to the table
below for more information.

BMC Heartbeat LED (BMC_HB_LED)

LED Status
Motherboard Color Status
X13SAE-F Blinking Green BMC Normal
X13SAE Solid Green Standby Power On

LED4
UID
1. PWR_LED
2 2. BMC_HB_LED
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

CPU_FAN2
BIOS LICENSE

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH

1
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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CATERR LED
A CATERR LED is located at CATERR_LED. The orange LED indicates the system has
experienced a catastrophic error. Refer to the table below for more information.

CATERR_LED
LED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Orange: On System CATERR

UID LED (LED4, X13SAE-F only)

A rear UID LED indicator (LED4) is located near the UID switch on the back I/O panel. This
UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may need service.

UID LED
LED Status
LED Color Definition
Blue: On Unit Identified

2
LED4
UID
1. CATERR LED
2. UID LED
AUDIO_FP DP
AUDIO VGA HDMI
BMC DVI
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN
USB8/9 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB7 (3.2 (10Gb)) USB0/1
USB10 (3.2 (20Gb))
BMC_HB_LED
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPL2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16)

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

CPU_FAN1
JPL1

JPAC1
JPW2
MAC CODE PCI-E M.2-M3

BMC CODE
COM1
BAR CODE

BIOS LICENSE 1 CPU_FAN2

CATERR_LED

USB2/3
X13SAE-F
REV:1.00
12V_PUMP_PWR1

DESIGNED IN USA

MAC CODE

JTPM1
PCI-E M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JF1 SP1

JD1 PCH
PWR_LED

JBT1
JPME2
JLED1

JSTBY1 BT1 USB11 (3.2 (20Gb)) JPI2C1

PCI-E M.2-M1 USB4/5 (3.2 (5Gb)) USB6 (3.2 (5Gb))
SYS_FAN1
JSD1 JPW1
JL1
JWD1
SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2
I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 I-SATA6 JPG1
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 I-SATA7

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the
procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the Section 3.2 Technical Support
Procedures and/or Section 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service section(s) in this chapter.
Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap
hardware components.

Before Power On
1. Make sure that 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.

3. Remove all add-on cards.

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.

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
approximately 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).

System Boot Failure

If the system does not display Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or does not respond after the
power is turned on, check the following:
1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.

• 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 Clear CMOS 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. Refer to Chapter 2 for installation instructions. (For memory compatibility, refer
to the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product web 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 memory type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of memory 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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Losing the System's Setup Configuration

1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply
may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.6 Power
Supply in Chapter 1 for details on recommended power supplies.

2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
approximately 3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

3. If the above steps do not fix the setup configuration problem, contact your vendor for
repairs.

When the System Becomes Unstable

A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following:
1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest
BIOS installed in your system.

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

Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product web 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. 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 USB flash or media drives.

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

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3. Use the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary

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

4. Identify bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in

question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.
Replace a bad component with a good one.

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

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

3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as
a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it
is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should
know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
1. Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (https://www.supermicro.
com/FAQ/index.php) before contacting Technical Support.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (https://www.supermicro.com/

ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html).

3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting
Supermicro for technical support:

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your system first
boots up.)

• System configuration

4. 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 support@
supermicro.com.

5. For worldwide services and support, please visit our website at Worldwide Services &
Support | Supermicro.

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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The motherboard supports DDR5 Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC modules. To
enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes.
Please follow all memory installation instructions in Section 2.4.
Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing
any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at https://
www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Please check our BIOS warning
message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your
motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current
BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. To update
your BIOS under the UEFI shell, please unzip the BIOS file onto a USB device formatted
with the FAT/FAT32 file system. 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. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.
Reboot the system when you see the message that BIOS update has completed. Refer to
Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery and/or the readme file for more information.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible
system boot failure!
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your
motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery
instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at https://www.
supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

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3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal
To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:
1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.

2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

3. Use 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.

4. Remove the battery.

Battery
Battery
Lock

Proper Battery Disposal

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

Battery Installation
1. To install an onboard battery, follow 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.

This side up

2
Press down until
1
you hear a click.
Battery Holder

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3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any
warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a
Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the motherboard to
the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (https://www.supermicro.
com/RmaForm/).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in
shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of
products.
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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.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup utility, hit the <Delete> key while the system is booting-up. (In
most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few
cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS menu option
is described in this manual.
The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key
legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
(Note that the BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit,
or change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.
A " " indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter> key will
open the list of settings within that submenu.
The BIOS Setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these
hot keys (<F1>, <F2>, <F3>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time
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4.2 Main
When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can
always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below and the following features will display:

System Date/System Time

Use this feature to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time
using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow
keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time
is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset.

Supermicro X13SAE-F

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

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

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Memory Information

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

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4.3 Advanced
Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu and press <Enter> to access the submenu
items:

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

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State

Use this feature to select the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the
suspend button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM).

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 in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery
and health monitoring. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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High Precision Event Timer

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

Native PCIE Enable

Enable this feature to grant control of PCI Express Native hot plug, PCI Express Power
Management Events, and PCI Express Capability Structure Control. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Native ASPM
Select Enabled for the operating system to control the ASPM, or Disabled for the BIOS to
control the ASPM. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.

Boot Feature

Fast Boot
This feature enables the system to boot with a minimal set of required devices to launch.
This has no effect on BBS boot options. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

Bootup NumLock State

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

Wait For 'F1' If Error

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

Re-try Boot
If this feature 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.

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Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

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

AC Loss Policy Depend on

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

Power Button Function

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

DeepSx Power Policies

This feature enables DeepSx Power Policy configuration. The options are Disabled,
Enabled in S4-S5, and Enabled in S5.

CPU Configuration
The following CPU information will be displayed:

• Installed CPU brand and model

• CPU Signature

• Microcode Patch

• Max CPU Speed

• Min CPU Speed

• CPU Speed

• Number of Efficient-cores

• Number of Performance-cores

• Hyper Threading Technology

• VMX

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• SMX/TXT

• 64-bit

• EIST Technology

• CPU C3 state

• CPU C6 state

• CPU C7 state

• CPU C8 state

• CPU C9 state

• CPU C10 state

• Performance L1 Data Cache

• Performance L1 Instruction Cache

• Performance L2 Cache

• Performance L3 Cache

• Performance L4 Cache

• Efficient L1 Data Cache

• Efficient L1 Instruction Cache

• Efficient L2 Cache

• Efficient L3 Cache

• Efficient L4 Cache

C6DRAM
This feature enables moving DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in a C6
state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

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

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Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

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

Active Performance-cores
This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all
is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's website for more
information.) The default is All.

Active Efficient-cores
This feature determines how many E-cores will be activated for each CPU. The default is All.

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

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

Boot Performance Mode

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

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

Intel® Speed Shift Technology

Use this feature to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. When this feature
is enabled, the Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC) version 2 interface
will be available to control CPU P-States. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

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Power Limit 1 Override

Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Power Limit 2 Override

Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Power Limit 2
Use this feature to configure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milliwatts and the
step size is 125mW. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default
setting is dependent on the CPU.

C-States
Use this feature to enable the C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

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

C-State Auto Demotion

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

C-State Un-Demotion
This feature allows you to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options
are Disabled and C1.

Package C-State Demotion

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

Package C-State Un-Demotion

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

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

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Package C-State Limit

Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7,
C7S, C8, C9, C10, CPU Default, and AUTO.

MonitorMWait
Select Enabled to activate MonitorMWait. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

System Agent (SA) Configuration

System Agent (SA) Configuration

The following System Agent information is displayed:

• VT-d

Memory configuration

Memory configuration

The following memory information will be displayed:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

• DIMMA1

• DIMMA2

• DIMMB1

• DIMMB2

Maximum Memory Frequency

This feature selects the type/speed of the memory installed. The default is Auto. All
values are in MHz.

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Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM)

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

Note: TSEG is a block of memory that is only accessible by the processor while
operating in System Management Mode (SMM).

Memory Scrambler
This feature enables memory scrambler support for memory error correction. The op-
tions are Disabled and Enabled.

Force ColdReset
Use this feature when ColdBoot is required during MRC execution. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

Force Single Rank

When enabled, only Rank0 will be use in each DIMM. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Memory Remap
PCI memory resources will overlap with the total physical memory if 4GB of memory (or
above) is installed on the motherboard. When this occurs, enable this function to real-
locate the overlapped physical memory to a location above the total physical memory
to resolve the memory overlap-ping situation. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MRC Fast Boot

This feature enables or disables fast path through MRC. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

Total Memory Encryption (Available when CPU supports TME capability)

Use this feature to enable the Total Memory Encryption (TME) function for physical
memory protection with multiple encryption keys. The options are Disabled and En-
abled.

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Graphics Configuration

Graphics Configuration

The following graphic information will be displayed:

• IGFX GOP Version

Graphics Turbo IMON Current

Enter a value for the graphics turbo IMON current. The range is 14-31. The default is 31.

Note: This feature becomes configurable if the installed CPU has a built-in integrated
graphics function.

Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card

This feature disables scanning for external graphics cards. When this feature is set to
Enabled, the system will not scan for external graphics cards on PEG and PCH PCIe
ports. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Note: This feature becomes configurable if the installed CPU has a built-in integrated
graphics function.

Primary Display
This feature controls which graphics device will be used as the primary display. The
options are Auto, IGFX, PEG Slot, and PCH PCI.

Internal Graphics
This feature keeps the Internal Graphics Device (IGD) enabled, based on setup op-
tions. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled.

GTT Size
This feature controls the memory allocation size for the graphics translation table (GTT).
The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.

Aperture Size
This feature controls the graphics aperture size. For optimal performance, select the
size that matches the installed graphics card's size. The options are 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB.

DVMT Pre-Allocated
This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 Pre-allocated graphics memory size to be used by
the internal graphics device. The options are 0M, 32M, 64M, 96M, 128M, 160M, 4M,
8M, 12M, 16M, 20M, 24M, 28M, 32M/F7, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M.

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DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 total graphics size to be used by the internal graph-
ics device. The options are 128M, 256M, and MAX.

PM Support
This feature enables PM support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PAVP Enable
This feature enables PAVP support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Cdynmax Clamping Enable

This feature enables Cdynmax Clamping. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Graphics Clock Frequency

This feature controls the graphics clock frequency. Select the highest clock frequency
supported by the platform. The default is Max CdClock freq based on Reference Clk.

DMI/OPI Configuration

DMI/OPI Configuration

The following DMI information is displayed:

DMI

DMI Gen3 ASPM

Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) state on the
System Agent (SA) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, Auto, ASPM L0s,
ASPM L1, and ASPM L0sL1.

PEG Port Configuration

PEG Port Configuration

PCIE M.2-M3

Enable Root Port

Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and
Auto.

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Max Link Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1,
Gen2, Gen3, and Gen4.

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16

Enable Root Port

Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Max Link Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1,
Gen2, Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5.

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN x 16)

Enable Root Port

Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Max Link Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1,
Gen2, Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5.

GT - Power Management Control

GT - Power Management Control

RC6 (Render Standby)

Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Maximum GT Frequency
This feature defines the Maximum GT Frequency. Choose between 100MHz (RPN)
and 1200MHz (RP0). Any value beyond this range will be clipped to its min/max sup-
ported by the CPU. The options are Default Max Frequency and 100MHz~1200MHz
(in increments of 50MHz).

Disable Turbo GT frequency

This feature disables Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo GT frequency be-
comes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

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

GNA Device (B0:D8:F0)

Use this feature to enable SA GNA device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCH-IO Configuration

PCH-IO Configuration

The following System Agent information is displayed:

• PCH SKU

• Stepping

PCI Express Configuration

PCI Express Configuration

DMI Link ASPM Control

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

Peer Memory Write Enable

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

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz / PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0x4 / PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0x4
/ PCI-E M.2-M1 / PCI-E M.2-M2

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

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

PCIe Speed
Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1,
Gen2, Gen3, and Gen4.

Peer Memory Write Enable

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

Frontside Audio Mode

Use this feature to select the frontside audio mode. The options are HD Audio and AC'97.

HDD Security Configuration (Available when any HDD is

installed)
The following information is displayed.
• HDD Password Description:

• HDD PASSWORD CONFIGURATION:

• P6:

• Security Supported:

• Security Enabled:

• Security Locked:

• Security Frozen:

• HDD User Pwd Status:

• HDD Master Pwd Status:

Set User Password

Use this feature to set HDD User Password. Please do power cycle after setting hard disk
passwords.

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HTTP Boot Configuration

HTTP Boot Configuration

HTTP Boot Policy

Use this feature to select the policy of HTTP Boot. The options are Apply to all LANs, Apply
to each LAN, and Boot Priority #1 instantly.
Note: To configure each LAN port, please select Apply to each LAN or Boot Priority #1
instantly. Only the Instance of Priority 1 appears when selecting the option of Apply to
all LANs.

HTTP Boot Checks Hostname

Selects whether HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname of TLS certificates matches the hostname
provided by the remote server. The options are Enabled and Disabled (WARNING: Security
Risk!!).
Warning: Disabling this option is a violation of RFC 6125 and may expose you to Man-in-
the-Middle Attacks. Supermicro computer, Inc. is not responsible for any and all security
risks incurred by you disabling this option.

Priority of HTTP Boot

Instance of Priority 1 / Instance of Priority 2

Use this feature to rank the targeted port.
Notes: 1. The Instance of Priority 2 is available for configuring when the HTTP Boot
Policy is set to Apply to each LAN or Boot Priority #1 instantly. 2. The features below
will be hidden if the Instance of Priority 1 and Instance of Priority 2 set to 0.

Select IPv4 or IPv6

Use this feature to select the Targeted LAN port that is boot from IPv4 or IPv6. The options
are IPv4 and IPv6.

Boot Description
Use this feature to input the HTTP boot option description, otherwise the boot option for
the URI will not be created. The maximum length should not more than 75 characters.

Boot URI
Use this feature to input the URI address for HTTP Boot feature. The maximum length
should not more than 128 characters.

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NCT6796DE Super IO Configuration

NCT6796DE Super IO Configuration

• Super IO Chip - NCT6796DE

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1
This feature will Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM1). Check the box to enable Serial
Port. The default is Enabled.

Device Settings - IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings
This feature configures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1). The default is Auto.

Network Configuration

Network Stack
Select Enabled to enable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for network stack
support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If this feature is set to enabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

IPv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) for boot support. If
this feature is set to Disabled, IPv4 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

IPv4 HTTP Support

Use this feature to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) for boot support. If
this feature is set to Disabled, IPv6 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

IPv6 HTTP Support

Use this feature to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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PXE boot wait time

Enter a value for the wait time (in seconds) to press the <ESC> key to abort the PXE
boot. The default is 0.

Media detect count

Enter a value for the number of times the presence of media will be checked. The
default is 1.

MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Configuration

Configured
This feature indicates whether a network address configured successfully or not. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

Enable DHCP
Use this feature to set the DHCP. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If this feature is set to Disabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

Local IP Address - Enter an IP address in dotted-decimal notation

Local NetMask - Enter a NetMask in dotted-decimal notation

Local Gateway - Enter a Gateway in dotted-decimal notation

Local DNS Servers - Enter a DNS Servers in dotted-decimal notation

Save Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper configura-
tion page.

MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration

Enter Configuration Menu

Information for the following is displayed:

• Interface Name

• Interface Type

• MAC address

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• Host addresses

• Route Table

• Gateway addresses

• DNS addresses

Interface ID
Enter an ID for the device

DAD Transmit Count

Enter a value for Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) Transmit Count. A value of zero
indicates the DAD is not performed. The default is 1.

Policy
Use this feature to set the Policy. The options are Automatic and Manual.

*If this feature is set to Manual, the following features will become available for
configuration:

Advanced Configuration

New IPv6 Address - Enter a new IPv6 address

New Gateway Addresses - Enter a Gateway address

New DNS Addresses - Enter a new DNS address

Commit Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper con-
figuration page.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this feature to discard all the changes and return to the upper configuration
page.

Save Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper configu-
ration page.

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PCH-FW Configuration
The following PCH-IO information is displayed:

• ME Firmware Version

• ME Firmware Mode

• ME Firmware SKU

ME FW Image Re-Flash
Use this feature to enable or disable the ME Firmware image reflash capability. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

TPM Device Selection

Use this feature to select the TPM device. The options are dTPM and PTT.

AMT Configuration

USB Provisioning of AMT

Use this feature to enable or disable USB provisioning. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

MAC Pass Through

Use this feature to enable or disable MAC Pass Through function. The options are Dis-
abled and Enabled.

Activate Remote Assistance Process

Select Enabled to trigger the Client-initiated Remote Access (CIRA) boot. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

Note: Network Access must be activated first from MEBx Setup

Unconfigure ME
This feature unconfigures ME and resets the MEBx password to its default on the next
boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ASF Configuration

PET Progress
This feature enables the Platform Event Trap (PET) Progress to receive PET events
in order to provide advanced warning of possible system failures. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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WatchDog
This feature enables the WatchDog Timer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

OS Timer
Enter a value for OS Timer. The default is 0.

BIOS Timer
Enter a value for BIOS Timer. The default is 0.

ASF Sensors Table

This feature enables ASF Sensors Table. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Secure Erase Configuration

Secure Erase Mode

This feature controls the Secure Erase module behavior. The Simulated option per-
forms SE flow without erasing SSD. The Real option erases SSD. The options are
Simulated and Real.

Force Secure Erase

This feature forces Secure Erase on the next boot. The options are Disabled and
Enabled

One Click Recovery (OCR) Configuration

OCR Https Boot

This feature enables One Click Recovery Https Boot. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

OCR PBA Boot

This feature enables One Click Recovery PBA Boot. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

OCR Windows Recovery Boot

This feature enables One Click Recovery Windows Recovery Boot. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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OCR Disable Secure Boot

This feature allows CSME to request SecureBoot to be disabled for One Click Recovery.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCIe/PCI/Pnp Configuration

Option ROM execution

Video
This feature controls which option ROM to execute for the Video device. The options are
Do Not Launch and EFI.

PCI PERR/SERR Support

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

Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment

Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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

BME DMA Mitigation

Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks. The options are Disabled and Enabled

Onboard Video Option ROM

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

NVMe Firmware Source

Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The options are Vendor
Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support. The default option, Vendor Defined Firmware,
is pre-installed on the drive and may resolve errata or enable innovative functions for the
drive. The other option, AMI Native Support, is offered by the BIOS with a generic method.

Consistent Device Name Support

Use this feature to enable device name support for onboard devices and slots. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

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PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz OPROM

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 5.0 X8 (IN x16) OPROM
PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 5.0 X16 OPROM
PCI-E M.2-M1 OPROM
PCI-E M.2-M2 OPROM
PCI-E M.2-M3 OPROM
Onboard LAN1 Option ROM
Select Disabled to deactivate the selected slot or EFI to activate the slot in UEFI mode.
The options are Disabled and EFI.

SATA And RST Configuration

SATA And RST Configuration

SATA Controller(s)
This feature enables SATA device(s). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver

This feature controls the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM. The options are Do
not launch and EFI.

Aggressive LPM Support

This feature enables the PCH to aggressively enter link power state. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Port0~7

Software Preserve

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

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Spin Up Device
When this feature is disabled, all drives will spin up at boot. When this option is enabled,
it will perform Staggered Spin Up on any drive this option is activated. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Device Type

Use this feature to identify the type of HDD that is connected to the SATA port. The options
are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

VMD setup menu

VMD Configuration

Enable VMD controller

Use this feature to enable the VMD controller. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for
configuration:

Enable VMD Global Mapping

Use this feature to enable the VMD Global Mapping. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If this feature is set to Disabled, the following feature will become available for
configuration:

Map this Root Port under VMD

Use this feature to map or unmap this Root Port to VMD. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Root Port BDF details

Display the information of Root Port BDF.

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 / SOL / AMT SOL

COM1 Console Redirection / SOL Console Redirection / AMT SOL

Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable the console redirection support for a serial port specified by you.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become available
for configuration:

COM1 Console Redirection Settings / SOL Console Redirection

Settings / AMT SOL Console Redirection Settings

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

COM1 Console Redirection Settings / SOL Console Redirection Settings /AMT

SOL

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

Bits Per Second

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

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

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

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

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

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

Recorder Mode
Use this feature to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages
to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Resolution 100x31
Use this feature to enabled for extended terminal resolution support. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

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

Redirection After BIOS POST

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

Serial Port for Out-Of-Band Management/Windows Emergency

Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection

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

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*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become available
for configuration:

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

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

Terminal Type
Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function
key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to
use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are
VT100, VT100Plus, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

Bits Per Second

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

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

The setting for each of these features is displayed:

• Data Bits

• Parity

• Stop Bits

USB Configuration

USB Configuration
The following information will be displayed:

• USB Module Version

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• USB Controllers

• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

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

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

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

This feature enables USB mass storage driver support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

USB S5 Wakeup Support

This feature enables or disables the ability of the system to wake-up from the S5 sleep
state through USB ports (USB0/1). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (3) I225-LM - XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Note: The chipset shows here may vary depending on the motherboard.

UEFI Driver
This feature displays the UEFI driver version.

Device Name
This feature displays the adapter device name.

PCI Device ID
This feature displays the device ID number.

Link Status
This feature displays the connection status.

MAC Address
This feature displays the MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit
hexadecimal numbers.

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Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (17) I219-LM - XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

Information for the LAN port configuration is displayed. Note that the items listed below
may vary depending on the motherboard.
• UEFI Driver

• Adapter PBA

• PCI Device ID

• PCI Address

• MAC Address

TLS Authenticate Configuration

This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings.

Server CA Configuration

Enroll Cert

Enroll Certification Using File

Use this feature to enroll certification from a file

Certification GUID

Use this feature to input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID).

Commit Changes and Exit

Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.

Discard Changes and Exit

Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.

Delete Certification

Use this feature to delete certification.

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Client Certification Configuration

Enroll Certification

Enroll Certification Using File

Use this feature to enroll certification from a file

Certification GUID

Use this feature to input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID).

Commit Changes and Exit

Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.

Discard Changes and Exit

Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.

Delete Certification

Use this feature to delete certification.

Driver Health
This submenu displays the health of the LAN and its related controller.

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4.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

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

When Log is Full

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

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SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

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

METW
The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between
duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The
default value is 60.
Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes
to take effect.

View SMBIOS Event Log

This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.

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4.5 Thermal & Fan

Note: This feature is supported by X13SAE only.

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

System Temperature
Information for the following is displayed:

• CPU Temperature

• System Temperature

• Peripheral Temperature

• PCH Temperature

• CPU_FAN1

• CPU_FAN2

• SYS_FAN1

• SYS_FAN2

• SYS_FAN3

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System Health
Information for the following is displayed:

• VCC12

• VCC5

• P_VDD2

• V1P05A_CPU

• V1P8A

• P_VCCIN_AUX_CPU

• VCC3_3_DL

• VCC3_3

• VBAT

• P_VCCCORE

• VCC3_ALW

Fan Control

Fan Control Setting

Fan Speed Control Mode

Use this feature to set the fan speed control mode. The options are Quiet, Stable, Full
Speed, and Customize.
*If the feature above is set to Customize, the following features will become available
for configuration:

CPU_FAN1 Control / CPU_FAN2 Control / SYS_FAN1 Control / SYS_

FAN2 Control / SYS_FAN3 Control /

CPU_FAN Reference Sensor

Use this feature to select a desired reference temperature sensor to configure. The options
are CPU Temp and PCH Temp.

Temperature 1, PMW1 ~ Temperature 4, PMW4

Enter the values as needed.

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4.6 IPMI (X13SAE-F only)

Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.
Notes: 1. This feature is supported by X13SAE-F only. 2. When changing a setting in this
section, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller)

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

System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components
Select Enabled for all system event logging at boot up. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

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*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become available
for configuration:

Erasing Settings

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

When SEL is Full

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

BMC Network Configuration

BMC Network Configuration

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot.
The options are No and Yes.
*If this feature above is set to Yes, the following features will become available for
configuration:

Configure IPv4 Support

IPMI LAN Selection

This feature displays the IPMI LAN setting. The default setting is Dedicated.

IPMI Network Link Status

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

Configuration Address Source

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

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*If the Configuration Address Source is set to DHCP, the following features will be
displayed:
• Station IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Station MAC Address
• Gateway IP Address
*If the Configuration Address Source is set to Static, the following features will
become available for configuration:

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

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

Station MAC Address

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

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

VLAN
This feature enables the IPMI VLAN function. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following feature will become available for
configuration:

VLAN ID
Use this feature to enter the VLAN ID. The default setting is 1.

Configure IPv6 Support

IPv6 address status

This section displays status of station IPv6 address to BMC.

IPv6 Support
Use this feature to enable IPv6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following feature will become available for
configuration:

Configuration Address Source

This feature allows you to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static
is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the
system manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server in the network that is attached to and request the
next available IP address for this computer. The options are Static and DHCP.
*If the Configuration Address Source is set to DHCP, the following features will be
displayed:
• Station IPv6 Address
• Prefix Length
• IPv6 Router1 IP Address
*If the Configuration Address Source is set to Static, the following features will
become available for configuration:
• Station IPv6 Address
• Prefix Length
• IPv6 Router1 IP Address

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4.7 Security
This menu allows you to configure the following security settings for the system.

Administrator Password
Press <Enter> to create a new or change an existing administrator password.
*If the password has been created, the feature of User Password below will become
available for configuration.

User Password
Press <Enter> to create a new or change an existing user password.

SMC Security Erase Configuration

Note: This submenu becomes configurable when a storage device has been plugged
into the motherboard.

Information for the following is displayed:

• HDD Name

• HDD Serial Number

• Security Erase Mode

• Estimated Time

• HDD PserPwd Status

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Security Function
Use this feature to set Security Function. The options are Disabled, Security Erase, and
Set Password.

Password
Enter a numeric value to set the password.

Hard Drive Security Frozen

Use this feature to disable or enable the BIOS security frozen command to SATA and NVMe
devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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.

Lockdown Mode
This feature is grayed out when the DCMS Key is not installed.

Secure Boot
This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features:
• System Mode
• Secure Boot

Secure Boot
Select Enabled for Secure Boot flow control. This feature is available when the platform
key (PK) is pre-registered, the platform operates in the user mode, and CSM is disabled
in the Setup utility. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Secure Boot Mode

This feature allows selection of the Secure Boot Mode between Standard and Custom.
Selecting Custom enables users to change the Image Execution Policy and manage Secure
Boot Keys. The options are Custom and Standard.
*If the feature above is set to Custom, the following features will become available
for configuration:

Enter Audit Mode

This submenu can only be used if current System Mode is set to User (refer to Exit Deployed
Mode). The PK variable will be erased on transition to Audit Mode.

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Enter Deployed Mode

Press <Enter> button to transition between Deployment and User Mode

Exit Deployed Mode

Press <Enter> button to switch between Deployment and User Mode.

Key Management

Restore Factory Keys

This feature resets the content of all UEFI Secure Boot key databases to factory defaults.

Reset to Setup Mode

This feature deletes the contents of all UEFI Secure Boot key databases. This will result
in entering Setup Mode.

Secure Boot Variable / Size / Keys / Key Source

Platform Key (PK)

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

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.

Delete
Select OK to confirm deletion of the Platform Key from NVRAM.

Key Exchange Keys

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.

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Update
Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the
KEK from a file.

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.

Delete
Select Yes to delete the Key Exchange Keys. Select No to delete only a certificate
from the key database.

Authorized Signatures

Details
Review details on current settings of 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 an external file.

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.

Delete
Select Yes to delete the Authorized Signatures key database. Select No to delete only
a certificate from the key database.

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.

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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.

Delete
Select Yes to delete the Forbidden Signatures key database. Select No to delete only
a certificate from the key database.

Authorized TimeStamps

Details
Review details on current settings of the Authorized TimeStamps.

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.

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.

Delete
Select Yes to delete the Authorized TimeStamps key database. Select No to delete
only a certificate from the key database.

OsRecovery Signatures

Details
Review details on current settings of the OsRecovery Signatures.

Export
This feature allows you to export OsRecovery Signatures 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.

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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.

Delete
Select Yes to delete the OsRecovery Signatures key database. Select No to delete
only a certificate from the key database.

Export Secure Boot variables

This feature allows you to copy NVRAM content of Secure boot variables to files in a
root folder on a file system device.

Enroll EFI Image

This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash Certifi-
cate of the image into the Authorized Signature Database.

Device Guard Ready

Restore DB defaults
Select Yes to restore DB variables to factory default. The options are Yes and No.

Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB

Select Yes to remove UEFI CA from the list of Microsoft Certified DB database. The op-
tions are Yes and No.

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4.8 Boot
Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:

Fixed Boot order Priorities

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

UEFI Boot Option #1~#9

The options are UEFI Hard Disk, UEFI CD/DVD, UEFI USB Hard Disk, UEFI USB CD/DVD,
USB Key, UEFI USB Floppy, UEFI USB Lan, UEFI Network, UEFI AP, and Disabled.

Delete Boot Option

Delete Boot Option

Delete Boot Option

Removes an EFI boot option from the boot order.

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UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities / UEFI Application Boot

Priorities
Note: These submenus are subject to change depending on the devices installed on
this motherboard.

Boot Option #1~X

Use this feature to set the system boot order. The number of X is depending on the devices
installed on the motherboard.

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4.9 Save & Exit

Use this feature to save the configurations or leave the BIOS Setup utility.

Save Options

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this feature to leave the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to
the system configuration, and reboot the computer.

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this feature to leave
the BIOS Setup utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters
can take effect.

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

Discard Changes
Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS
utility program.

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Default Options

Load Optimized Defaults

Select this feature and press <Enter> to load the optimized defaults. These are factory settings
designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

Save As User Defaults

Select this feature and press <Enter> to save as the user defaults. This enables you to save
any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

Restore User Defaults

Select this feature and press <Enter> to restore the user defaults. Use this feature to retrieve
user-defined settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override
Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell). Select a
desired feature and press <Enter>. Your system will boot to the selected boot option.

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4.10 MEBx
Use this feature to configure the MEBx.

Intel(R) ME Password
Enter the password to bring up the Intel Management Engine (ME) setting menu. By default,
the password is "admin" if you are the first time login. Intel ME will then prompt you to generate
a new password. Please follow the guidelines below to set a new password.
- Password length must be between 8 and 32 characters.
- Must contain both upper and lower case letter.
- Must have at least one numeric character.
- Must have at least one ASCII non-alphanumeric character (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *).

Intel(R) AMT

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

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*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become available
for configuration:

Intel(R) AMT Configuration

Redirection feature

Note: The features listed here are only for enabling the capability. To execute these
features, you still need other tools like Intel AMT SDK.

SOL
Use this feature to enable the FW SOL Interface. The options are Disabled and En-
abled.

Storage Redirection
Use this feature to enable the FW Remote Storage Redirection. The options are Dis-
abled and Enabled.

KVM Feature Selection

Use this feature to enable the FW KVM feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

User Consent

User Opt-in
Use this feature to set the user consent. The options are None, KVM, and ALL. Refer
to the descriptions below for more option details.

• None: User consent is not required.

• KVM: Local user consent is required for a remote computer to establish KVM Remote
Control session.

• All: Local user consent is required for all features listed above.

Opt-in Configurable from Remote IT

Use this feature to enable the remote user’s ability to change User OPT-IN Policy.
It allows the remote user to choose whether to request local user consent. Only the
local user can remote control the opt-in policy if selecting Disabled. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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Password Policy

Use this feature to set the password policy. The options are Default Password Only,
During Setup and Configuration, and Anytime.

• Default Password: If the default password has not been changed yet, the Intel MEBx
password can be changed via the network interface.

• During Setup and Configuration: The Intel MEBx password can only be changed
during setup. Once the setup and configuration process is finished, it can no longer be
changed through the network interface.

• Anytime: The Intel MEBx password can be changed via the network interface anytime.

Network Setup

Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings.

FQDN
Press <Enter> to set the machine's host name and domain name.

• Host Name: This will be the host name of the machine. The host name can be
followed by the following characters (ex. letter, digit, pound sign, underscore, or
hyphen), and end with a letter or digit. The length is no longer than 63 characters.

• Domain Name: A domain name where the machine belongs to. The domain name
must begin and end with a letter or digit. The Inner characters might be letters,
digits, or hyphens. The length is no longer than 191 characters.

Shared/Dedicated FQDN
This feature determines if the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) is shared with
the host and the same as the operating system machine or is unique to the Intel
ME. The options are Dedicated and Shared.

Dynamic DNS Update

This feature will enable Intel ME to actively try to register its IP addresses and
FQDN in DNS using the Dynamic DNS Update protocol. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

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TCP/IP Settings

Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration

DHCP Mode
This feature allows the Intel ME to configure its network settings via the Dynamic
Host and Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server in the network. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

*If the feature above is set to Disabled, the following features will become
available for configuration:
• IPV4 address: Enter a valid IP address.
• Subnet Mask: Enter a valid Subnet Mask address.
• Default Gateway Address: Enter your network's gateway IP address.
• Preferred DNS Address: The DNS server your network uses.
• Alternate DNS Address: A secondary DNS server your network uses

Network Access State

Use this feature to change network state of the Intel ME. When disabling, it will also clear
some other settings and disconnect to the network. The options are Network Active,
Network Inactive, and Full Unprovision.

Remote Setup And Configuration

Provisioning Record
This feature displays the system’s provision PKI record data. Information for the fol-
lowing is displayed:

• TLS provisioning mode

• Provisioning IP

• Date of Provision

• Estimated Time

• DNS

• Hash Data

• Hash Algorithm

• IsDefault

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• FQDN

• Serial Number

• Time Validity Pass

Note: If the feature shows "Provision Record is not present", it means there is no
data entered.

Provisioning Server address

Press <Enter> to set the provisioning server address. It could be either host name,
IPv4, or IPv6 address.

Provisioning server port number

Press <Enter> to set the provisioning server port number. The value should be between
0 and 65535. The default is 9971.

Remote Configuration
Use this feature to enable or disable the remote configuration. The options are Dis-
abled and Enabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become avail-
able for configuration:

PKI DNS Suffix

Press <Enter> to set a value for the PKI DNS Suffix.

Manage Certificates

Use this feature to enumerate the hashes in the system. Select the desired hash item
using the arrow key to display the Hash Name, the active state, and the default state.

Stop Remote Configuration

Press <Enter> to swap between Stop Remote Configuration and Active Remote Con-
figuration. The default is Active Remote Configuration.

Power Control

These configurations are effective only after ME provisioning has started.

ME ON is Host Sleep States

Use this feature to set a desired power package. The options are Desktop: ON in S0
and Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5.

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Idle Timeout
Use this feature to set a timeout value in minutes. The default is 65535.

Intel(R) OEM Debug Configuration

Idle time based M3 to Moff entry OVERRIDE

Use this feature to enable or disable the Idle time based M3 to Moff entry OVERRIDE.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Force South CLINK Enabled

Use this feature to enable or disable the Force South CLINK Enabled. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Change ME Password

Use this feature to change the password for Intel ME. Please be aware of the password
guideline as described on the feature of Intel ME Password.

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Appendix A

BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are performed each time the system
is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot up
process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot up process. If
a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The table
shown below lists some common errors and their corresponding beep codes encountered
by users.

BIOS Beep (POST) Codes

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

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A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at
https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/AMI_AptioV_BIOS_POST_Codes_for_SM_
Motherboards.pdf ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").
When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h.
If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the
computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOM-SPI80-V).
For information on AMI updates, please refer to https://www.ami.com/products/.

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Appendix B

Software

B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation

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

Installing the OS
1. Create a method to access the Microsoft Windows installation ISO file. That can be a
USB flash, media drive, or IPMI KVM console.

2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your
motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper
driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.

3. Boot from a bootable device with Windows OS installation. You can see a bootable
device list by pressing F11 during the system startup.

Select Boot Device

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

Load Driver Link

To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.
• For RAID, choose the SATA/sSATA RAID driver indicated then choose the storage drive
on which you want to install it.

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

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

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

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B.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is at https://www.
supermicro.com/wdl/driver/. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.
After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above
link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash or media
drive. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)
Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at https://www.supermicro.com/products/.
Find the product page for your motherboard, and download the latest drivers and utilities.
Insert the flash drive or disk and the screen shown below should appear.

Driver & Tool Installation Screen

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

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B.3 SuperDoctor 5
The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based
interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health
information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed,
and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios
to maximize your system monitoring needs. With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server (SSM
Server), you can remotely control power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems
with SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SuperDoctor 5 Management Server monitors HTTP and SMTP
services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.

SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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B.4 IPMI (X13SAE-F only)

The X13SAE-F supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used
to provide remote access, monitoring, and management. There are several BIOS settings
that are related to IPMI.
For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at:
https://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

B.5 Logging into the Baseboard Management Controller

(BMC) (X13SAE-F only)
Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password for the BMC user. This password
can be found on a label on the motherboard.
When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by
Supermicro to log in as an administrator. After logging in, you can change the administrator
password to protect your security. When logging in as an administrator, you can also create
a user account and set the password of your choice for subsequent logins.
For more information regarding BMC passwords, please visit our website at https://www.
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Appendix C

Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of
situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience
difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified
technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components.
These warnings may also be found on our website at https://www.supermicro.com/about/
policies/safety_information.cfm.

Battery Handling
Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Re-
place the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. 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 na-
tional 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

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Appendix D

UEFI BIOS Recovery

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

D.1 Overview
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides a software-based interface
between the operating system and the platform firmware in the pre-boot environment. The
UEFI specification supports an architecture-independent mechanism that will allow the UEFI
OS loader stored in an external storage device to boot the system. The UEFI offers clean,
hands-off management to a computer during system boot.

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main
BIOS image). The recovery block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection
and recovery codes for the user to flash a healthy BIOS image if the original main BIOS image
is corrupted. When the system power is turned on, the recovery block codes execute first.
Once this process is complete, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization
and the remaining Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines.
Note 1: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions in Section D.3 for BIOS recovery when
the main BIOS block crashes.

Note 2: If the recovery block processes stated in Section D.3 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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D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device

This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device
without additional utilities used. A USB flash or media drive can be used for this purpose.
However, a USB hard disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. The file
system supported by the recovery block is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) which
is installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device.
To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below.
1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or
your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com.

2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file
[BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS
recovery use.

3. Copy the SUPER.ROM file into the Root "\" directory of the USB device.

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

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.

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

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

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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 from 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.

11. Go to the BIOS setup utility, and restore the BIOS settings.

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