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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SAE-M USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 X11SAE-M motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X11SAE-M motherboard supports an Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v5, 6th Generation Core i3/i5/i7, Celeron, or Pentium processor in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SAE-M User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19 System Resource Alert......................19...
  • Page 6 X11SAE-M User's Manual DIMM Module Population Configuration ................30 DIMM Module Population Sequence ................30 DIMM Installation ......................31 DIMM Removal .........................31 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................32 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................36 2.7 Connectors .........................39 Power Connections ......................39 Headers ..........................41 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................49 How Jumpers Work ......................49...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.4 Event Logs .........................89 4-5 Security ..........................91 4-6 Boot ............................94 4-7 Save & Exit .........................96 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................100 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................101 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................102 Product Disposal ......................104 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • 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 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SAE-M 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 10 X11SAE-M User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SAE-M Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) DVI-D AUDIO FP HDMI/DP USB12/13(3.1) HD AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 JPAC1 FAN5 FAN5 SLOT4 JPW2 JPW2 FAN4 COM1 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M JPME1 BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE JWD1 DESIGNED IN USA MH10 JSTBY1 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 JBT1 JTPM1 FAN1 C236 FAN1 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    X11SAE-M User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCIE & PCI Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description Back panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports (USB 0/1: USB 2.0, USB6/7: USB 3.0, USB12/13: USB0/1, 6/7, 12/13 USB 3.1) USB2/3, 4/5, 8/9, 10/11 Front Accessible USB Headers (USB2/3, USB4/5: USB 2.0, USB8/9 and USB10/11: USB 3.0)

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    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 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • One (1) USB 2.0 port on the rear I/O panel (USB0/1) • Two (2) internal USB 2.0 header with two (2) USB connections on the motherboard for front access (USB2/3, USB4/5) • One (1) USB 3.0 port on the rear I/O panel (USB6/7) •...
  • Page 16 X11SAE-M User's Manual Motherboard Features LED Indicators • CPU/Overheating • Fan Failure • Power/Suspend state indicator. • HDD activity. LAN activity. Dimensions • 9.6" (L) x 9.6" (W) (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm) Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions.

  • Page 17: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram SVID IMVP8 PCIe3.0_x16 PCIe x16 SLOT #7 128Gb/s INTEL LGA1151 DDR4 (CHA) Digital port D DIMMA1 (Black) Display Port (Socket-H4) DIMMA2 (Blue) 2133/1866MHz Digital port C HDMI DIMMB1 (Black) DDR4 (CHB) Digital port B DVI-D DIMMB2 (Blue) 2133/1866MHz...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E3-1200 v5 series processors (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel C236 PCH, the X11SAE-M 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 19: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SAE-M motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Super I/O (SIO) chip that supports system health monitoring. Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The system health monitor embedded in the SIO chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. In areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 22: Motherboard Installation

    X11SAE-M 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26 X11SAE-M 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 27: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on Thermal Grease the right for the CPU Fan location.) 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 28 X11SAE-M 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 29: 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 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SAE-M supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM memory up to 2133MHz in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 31: Dimm Installation

    FAN5 order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 DIMMA1. For the system to work properly, MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 please use memory modules of the same CPU Socket LGA 1151 type and speed on the motherboard.

  • Page 32: Rear I/O Ports

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. DVI-D AUDIO FP HDMI/DP USB12/13(3.1) HD AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12...
  • Page 33 LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...
  • Page 34 X11SAE-M User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There is one USB 2.0 port (USB0/1), one USB 3.0 port (USB6/7), and one USB 3.1 port (USB12/13) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5) and two front access USB 3.0 headers (USB8/9 and...
  • Page 35 LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...

  • Page 36: 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 37 Chapter 2: Installation 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 38 X11SAE-M User's Manual 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.

  • Page 39: Connectors

    LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...
  • Page 40 X11SAE-M User's Manual Secondary Power Connector JPW2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the processor(s). +12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V Required Connection 1.

  • Page 41: Headers

    USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) 4. FAN4 MH12 FAN5 JPW2 5. FAN5 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 6. Speaker X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST...
  • Page 42 X11SAE-M User's Manual SGPIO Headers I-SGPIO1 and I-SGPIO2 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out Load Ground Clock NC = No Connection...
  • Page 43 LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...

  • Page 44: Front Accessible Audio Header

    X11SAE-M 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. Refer to the table below for pin definitions for the header.
  • Page 45 LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...
  • Page 46 X11SAE-M User's Manual BIOS Restore When pressed and held, the BIOS Restore Button at S1, during boot, will look for and load a file named 'SUPER.ROM' from an installed USB memory device, in any of the USB ports. It will then proceed to update the BIOS. Do NOT turn off the system when the BIOS is updating.

  • Page 47: Chassis Intrusion

    LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...
  • Page 48 X11SAE-M User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SAE-M has eight 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 Slot M.2 is formerly know as Next Generation Form Factor. This connector is designed for internal mounting devices.

  • Page 49: 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 50 X11SAE-M 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 51 LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...
  • Page 52 X11SAE-M User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 53: Led Indicators

    LAN2 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB6/7(3.0) MH12 FAN5 JPW2 JVR1 JPL1 FAN4 MH11 X11SAE-M BIOS REV: 1.01 LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA MH10 CPU Socket LGA 1151 JBT1 FAN1 C236 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB ECC/NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED...
  • Page 54 X11SAE-M User's Manual Onboard Power LED LED1 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 56: No Video

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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 57: 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 58 X11SAE-M User's Manual 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 59: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SAE-M 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 61: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 62: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SAE-M 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 64: Main Setup

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced 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 manufacture default settings.

  • Page 67: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 68: Cpu Configuration

    X11SAE-M User's Manual Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated.
  • Page 70 X11SAE-M User's Manual Turbo Mode Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Package Power Limit MSR Lock Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Enhanced C-States Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State Auto Demotion Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3. C-State Un-Demotion This feature allows the user to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State.

  • Page 72: Chipset Configuration

    X11SAE-M User's Manual Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion. System Agent (SA) Configuration The following System Agent information will display: • System Agent Bridge Name • SA PCIe Code Version •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Primary PEG This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graphics (PEG) slot. The options are Auto, CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16, and PEG12. Primary PCIE This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary graphics card.
  • Page 74 X11SAE-M User's Manual DMI/OPI Configuration The following DMI information will display: • DMI VC1 Control Use this feature to enable or disable DMI Virtual Channel 1. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DMI VCm Control Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI Virtual Channel map. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 75: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM PCIe ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI-Express slots, is a power management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time. If this item is set to Enabled, PCI-E ASMP will be programmed after OPROM.

  • Page 76: Pci Express Configuration

    X11SAE-M User's Manual Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Enabled and Disabled. REFRESH_2X_MODE Use this feature to select the refresh mode. The options are Disabled, 1-Enabled for WARM or HOT, and 2-Enabled HOT only.

  • Page 77: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Use this item to enable or disable the PCI Express root port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SLOT4 ASPM Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration.
  • Page 78 X11SAE-M User's Manual SATA Frozen Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above "SATA Mode Selection" is set to RAID, the following items will display: SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select UEFI to load the EFI drvier for system boot.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU SLOT4 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.

  • Page 80: Super Io Configuration

    X11SAE-M 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 81: Amt Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS ME FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 82 X11SAE-M 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 83 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400. COM1 Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST.
  • Page 84 X11SAE-M User's Manual AMT SOL Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the...

  • Page 86: Acpi Settings

    X11SAE-M User's Manual ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State This feature selects 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). High Precision Event Timer...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS The following are informational status messages that indicate the current TPM State: TPM Enabled Status TPM Active Status TPM Owner Status TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support.

  • Page 88: Iscsi Configuration

    X11SAE-M User's Manual • PCH 1.0V • AVCC • 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 89: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 90: View Smbios Event Log

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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 91: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 92 X11SAE-M User's Manual Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 94: Boot

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS • 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 96: Save & Exit

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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 97 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 98: Appendix A Bios Codes

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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 99 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103 Appendix C: Warning Statements 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.

  • Page 104: Product Disposal

    X11SAE-M User's Manual 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 105: 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 106 X11SAE-M User's Manual minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large because it contains too many folders and files. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\"...
  • Page 107 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 108 X11SAE-M User's Manual 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.

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