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USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c

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  • Page 1 X11SAT/X11SAT-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................32 Memory Support ........................32 DIMM Module Population Configuration ................32 DIMM Module Population Sequence ................32 DIMM Installation ......................33 DIMM Removal .........................33 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................34 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................39 2.7 Connectors .........................43 Power Connections ......................43...
  • Page 3 Preface Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................70 Starting the Setup Utility ....................70 4.2 Main Setup .........................71 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................73 4.4 Event Logs .........................96 4.5 Security ..........................98 4.6 Boot ..........................101 4.7 Save & Exit ........................103 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................107 B.2 SuperDoctor...
  • Page 4 • Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
  • Page 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SAT Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 6 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SAT-F Motherboard Image...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. X11SAT/X11SAT-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) AUDIO FP LEDM1 DVI VGA HD AUDIO JPAC1 HDMI LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5(3.0) USB0/1 JIPMB1 JPUSB1 FAN5 JPG1 JI2C2 JI2C1 MH11 Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2...

  • Page 8: Quick Reference

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Quick Reference SLOT3 SLOT5 HD AUDIO LAN1 LEDM1 JPAC1 USB0/1 AUDIO FP SLOT2 DVI/VGA JSPDIF_OUT JPL1 LAN2 FAN5 SLOT1 HDMI JSPDIF_IN USB4/5(3.0) SLOT4 AUDIO FP LEDM1 DVI VGA HD AUDIO JPAC1 HDMI LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5(3.0) USB0/1 JIPMB1...

  • Page 9: Jumper Description

    AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header Onboard Battery COM1 COM Header DVI/VGA Digital Video Interface/VGA Connectors (VGA on X11SAT-F only) FAN1 ~ FAN5 System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan) HD Audio High Defintion Audio Connector HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Connector I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5 Intel®...
  • Page 10 Description JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector JVR1 SMB Programming Header (for debugging only) LAN1/LAN2 LAN (RJ45) Ports (LAN2 is shared with the IPMI port on X11SAT-F) MH10 ~ MH12 M.2 Mounting Holes PCIE M.2 PCIE M.2 Connector POWER BUTTON...
  • Page 11 DIMM Size • Up to 16GB at 1.2V Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel® PCH C236 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 12 Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used. See the note on page 20). • ACPI Management •...
  • Page 13 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon ini- tial system power-on.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram PCIe3.0_x16 SVID PCIe x16 SLOT #6 IMVP8 IMVP8 PCIe3.0_x16 8.0GT/s PLX8747 PCIe3.0_x8 PCIe x16 SLOT #2 8.0GT/s INTEL LGA1151 8.0GT/s PCIe x 8 (in x16) SLOT #2 DDR4 (CHA) DDI1 DDI 1 (Socket-H4) PCIe3.0_x8...

  • Page 15: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel® E3-12xx v5 series processors (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel C236 PCH, the X11SAT/X11SAT-F motherboard offers maximum I/O expendability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 16: Onboard Voltage Monitors

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SAT/X11SAT-F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen.

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ® Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.
  • Page 18 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Installation

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 21: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the north center edge and the South center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4.
  • Page 24 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket. 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU fan power connector on the motherboard (FAN1: CPU Fan). Thermal Grease 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with other components.
  • Page 26 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.

  • Page 27: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 28: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. AUDIO FP Memory Support The X11SAT/X11SAT-F supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM memory up LEDM1 to 2133MHz in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory DVI VGA...

  • Page 29: Dimm Installation

    CPU Socket LGA1151 type and speed on the motherboard. JSTBY1 PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE USB6/7(3.0) JBT1 X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both JPB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB1 DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel...
  • Page 30 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Lan Ports

    LAN Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. LAN2 is shared with the IPMI port on the X11SAT-F. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. See the table below for the pin definitions. LAN Port...
  • Page 32 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There is one USB 2.0 port (USB0/1) and one USB 3.0 port (USB4/5) on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has one front access USB 2.0 header (USB2/3) and two front access USB 3.0 headers (USB 6/7 and USB8/9).
  • Page 33 I/O back panel. This connector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included). VGA Port (On X11SAT-F only) A VGA port is located next to the USB ports 0/1 on the I/O back panel. Use this port to connect to a compatible VGA display.
  • Page 34 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Thunderbolt Port This motherboard supports one Thunderbolt interface on the back panel. A Thunderbolt interface is a hardware interface that allows peripherals to be connected to the motherboard at transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s. This port combines a PCIe and a DisplayPort into one serial signal.

  • Page 35: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 36 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins...
  • Page 38 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail Indicator OH/Fan Fail LED...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2 JSTBY1 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE JBT1 USB6/7(3.0) X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DIMMB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...

  • Page 40: Secondary Power Connector

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Secondary Power Connector JPW2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the processor. +12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V Required Connection 1.

  • Page 41: Headers

    BIOS LICENSE 6. Speaker/Buzzer MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2 JSTBY1 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE JBT1 USB6/7(3.0) X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DIMMB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...
  • Page 42 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual SPDIF OUT/SPDIF IN Headers The SPDIF Out (Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format) is used for digital audio output, and the SPDIF In is for digital audio input. You will also need the appropriate cable to use these features.
  • Page 43 Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2 JSTBY1 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE USB6/7(3.0) JBT1 X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB1 DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...

  • Page 44: Front Accessible Audio Header

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Front Accessible Audio Header A 10-pin Audio header allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature. See the table below for pin definitions for the header.
  • Page 45 Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2 JSTBY1 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE JBT1 USB6/7(3.0) X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DIMMB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...
  • Page 46 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual System Management Bus A System Management Bus header for the IPMI slot is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. System Management Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 47 Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2 JSTBY1 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE JBT1 USB6/7(3.0) X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DIMMB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...

  • Page 48: Chassis Intrusion

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to the header to inform you when the chassis is opened. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pins Definition...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation SATA and SAS Ports The X11SAT/X11SAT-F has six SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel PCH C236 chipset. SATA 3.0 Port Pin Definitions Pin# Signal Ground SATA_TXP SATA_TXN Ground SATA_RXN SATA_RXP Ground M.2 Connector M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices.
  • Page 50 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual SGPIO Header The I-SGPIO1 and I-SGPIO2 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane via the PCH SATA controller. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground...

  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 52 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 LAN ports, respectively. The default setting is Enabled. LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled...
  • Page 53 Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 JSTBY1 PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE JBT1 USB6/7(3.0) X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DIMMB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...
  • Page 54 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual JIPMB1 MH11 Thermal Pad MH10 MH12 JSTBY1 JPI2C1...
  • Page 55 Thermal Pad JPL1 BIOS LICENSE MH10 FAN4 MH12 CPU Socket LGA1151 PCIE M.2 JSTBY1 CONNECTOR BAR CODE LED2 MAC CODE JBT1 USB6/7(3.0) X11SAT REV:1.01 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JPB1 DIMMB1 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMB2 JTPM1 Intel JPME2 JPME2 JLED1 JWD1 POWER BUTTON COM1...
  • Page 56 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual JIPMB1 MH11 Thermal Pad MH10 MH12 JSTBY1 JBT1 JSD2 JPI2C1 JSD1...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 58: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 59: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 61: Technical Support Procedures

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 62: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SAT/X11SAT-F motherboard supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM memory up to 2133MHz. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 63: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 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. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 64: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SAT/X11SAT-F motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 66: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is 01/01/2015 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SAT BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 67 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 68: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup 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 the default to the manufacture default settings.

  • Page 69: Power Configuration

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 70: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4_Seconds_Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
  • Page 71 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache • L4 Cache Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Power Limit 1 Override Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is Disabled. Power Limit 2 Override Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override.

  • Page 73: Chipset Configuration

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Package C-State Un-Demotion Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State un-demotion. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State Pre-Wake This feature allows the user to enable or disable the C-State Pre-Wake. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 74: Graphics Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS SW Guard Extensions (SGX) Use this feature to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). SGX is a set of CPU instructions that increases software security. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Software Controlled. PRMRR Size The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Memory (PRM) in the Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR).
  • Page 75 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled and L1. DMI Extended Sync Control Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI extended synchronization.

  • Page 76: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS SLOT4 Power Limit Value Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 75. SLOT4 Power Limit Scale Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value.
  • Page 77 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual • Total Memory • • DIMMA1 • DIMMA2 • DIMMB1 • DIMMB2 • Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) Maximum Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1067, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, and 2400.

  • Page 78: Pci Express Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS GT - Power Management Control The following GT - Power Management Control information will display: • GT Info RC6 (Render Standby) Select Enabled to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCH-IO Configuration The following PCH-IO information will display: •...
  • Page 79 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Port 6 PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. Port 6 Detect Non-Compliance Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant with the PCI-E standards.

  • Page 80: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Port 8 PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. Port 8 Detect Non-Compliance Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant with the PCI-E standards.
  • Page 81 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual SATA Port 0~ Port 5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port. • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU SLOT2 PCI-E X16 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

  • Page 83: Super Io Configuration

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual PXE boot wait time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0.

  • Page 84: Amt Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS ME FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine firmware. The options are Enabled and Disabled. AMT Configuration Intel AMT Select Enabled to use Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) to enhance system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BIOS Hotkey Pressed Select Enabled to use the BIOS Hotkey feature.
  • Page 85 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual COM1 Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. COM1 Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.

  • Page 87: Acpi Settings

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 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.

  • Page 88: Trusted Computing

    Chapter 4: BIOS Intel® Thunderbolt  The following Thunderbolt information will display: • Thunderbolt Specification Version • Intel Sample Code Version Intel Thunderbolt Technology Use this feature to enable or disable the Intel Thunderbolt function. The options are Fully Disabled, Disabled, and Enabled. Trusted Computing ...
  • Page 89 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual HW Monitor The following PC health status information will be displayed: • CPU Temperature • System Temperature • Peripheral Temperature • PCH Temperature Fan Speed Control Mode Use this feature to select the fan speed control mode. The options are Standard and Full Speed.

  • Page 90: Iscsi Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS • 3.3VCC • VBAT iSCSi Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items.

  • Page 91: Event Logs

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 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 item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 92: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 93: Security

    X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 4.5 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 95 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Forbidden Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults.

  • Page 96: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from.
  • Page 97 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #8 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #9 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #10 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #11 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #12 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #13 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #14 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #15  Add New Boot Option Use this item to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list.

  • Page 98: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 99 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 100: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 101 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 102: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro. com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 103: Superdoctor ® 5

    SATA settings back to your original settings. B.2 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 104: 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.
  • Page 105 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 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.

  • Page 106: Product Disposal

    Appendix C: Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 107: 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.
  • Page 108 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM".
  • Page 109 X11SAT/X11SAT-F User's Manual 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, 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.
  • Page 110 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the BIOS recovery process has completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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