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USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a

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  • Page 1 X11DPL-i USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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

    8 memory slots. It offers support for Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager, Active Management Technology, and vPro technology. The X11DPL-i includes ten SATA 3.0 ports, one M.2 slot, and dual LAN and USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. The X11DPL-i provides maximum performance, cost effectiveness, PCI-E capacity, and I/O flexibility. This motherboard is optimized for PCI-Express expansion with flexible IO support, and is ideal for high-performance server platforms.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11DPL-i 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 .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18...
  • Page 6 X11DPL-i User's Manual Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket .............27 Attaching the Processor to the CPU/Heatsink Carrier ............28 Attaching the CPU/Carrier Assembly to the Passive Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ....................29 Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............30 Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............31...
  • Page 7 Proper Battery Disposal ....................67 Battery Installation ......................67 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................68 Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................69 4.2 Main Setup .........................70 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................72 4.4 Event Logs ........................101 4.5 IPMI ..........................103 4.7 Boot ..........................109 4.8 Save & Exit ........................111 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................115...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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 with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. 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 X11DPL-i User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11DPL-i Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JIPMB1 CPU2 I-SGPIO1 I-SGPIO2 I-SGPIO0 JTPM1 JSDCARD1 JBT1 JSDCARD1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSTBY1 JSD1 JPI2C1 I-SATA0 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA1 JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA2 JPWR3 I-SATA3 CPU1 JSD2 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 JPWR1 FAN1 I-SATA7 SATA7 JPWR1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    4-pin external BMC I²C header (for an IPMI card) NVMe SMBus (I C) header used for PCI-E hot-plug SMBus clock & data connections (an SMCI- JNVI proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required; available for a Supermicro complete system only) JRK1 RAID key for CPU NVME SSD...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    DIMM Size • Up to 128GB 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 C621 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 • 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.) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
  • Page 15 User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon initial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/ products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...
  • Page 16 X11DPL-i User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your moth- erboard.

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    PCI-E capacity. With M.2 support and six PCI-E slots in a small DP Form Factor, the X11DPL-i combines high-end performance, excellent value, and the latest in SSD and SATA support. This motherboard is optimized for high performance server platforms.

  • Page 18: System Health Monitoring

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPL-i 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 19: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 20: Advanced Power Management

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 1.8 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard. 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...

  • 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 avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, 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

    X11DPL-i 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. The Processor Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor Note: All graphics, drawings and pictures shown in this manual are for illustration only.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor 2) CPU/heatsink carrier, 3) dust cover, and 4) CPU socket. Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx 2. CPU/Heatsink Carrier 3. Dust Cover 4. CPU Socket CPU Socket Assembly Note: Be sure to cover the CPU socket with the dust cover when the CPU is not in- stalled.

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The processor heatsink module (PHM) contains 1) a passive heatsink, 2) a CPU/heatsink carrier, and 3) the Intel Processor (Non-F Model) 1. Passive Heatsink 2. CPU/Heatsink Carrier 3. Intel Processor (Non-f Model)

  • Page 27: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (LGA3647) socket, and 4) a back plate.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Processor To The Cpu/Heatsink Carrier

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Attaching the Processor to the CPU/Heatsink Carrier To properly install the CPU onto the CPU/heatsink carrier, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate Pin 1 (Notch A), Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU and locate Pin 1 (Notch A), Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU/heatsink carrier.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Cpu/Carrier Assembly To The Passive Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the CPU/Carrier Assembly to the Passive Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a CPU/carrier assembly, please follow the steps below to mount the assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). 1.

  • Page 30: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on the previous page, align the processor heatsink module with the CPU socket on the motherboard.

  • Page 31: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Before starting to remove the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30-size star driver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen it from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1).

  • Page 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11DPL-i supports up to up to 1TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/RDIMM/NV-DIMM DDR4 ECC 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 8 memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 33: Dimm Population Requirements For The 81Xx/61Xx/51Xx/41Xx/31Xx Processors

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Requirements for the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processors For optimal memory performance, follow the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) DIMM Type...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    X11DPL-i User's Manual DIMM Installation JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 order: For CPU1, begin with P1-DIMMA1, P1-DIMMB1, P1-DIMMD1 then P1- CPU2 DIMME1. For CPU2, begin with P2- DIMMA1, P2-DIMMB1, P2-DIMMD1 then...

  • Page 35: Rear I/O Ports

    JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2 Back panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions...
  • Page 36 X11DPL-i User's Manual VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch (UID) and a UID LED Indicator (LE1) are located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 37 USB_P Ground Ground JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 1. USB0/1 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 38 X11DPL-i User's Manual Ethernet Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) and a dedicated IPMI LAN are located on the I/O back panel. IPMI_LAN is supported by the onboard AST 2500 BMC and accepts an RJ45 type cable. Refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.

  • Page 39: 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 40 X11DPL-i User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail 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 +3.3V Power Fail LED Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the front control panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 42 X11DPL-i User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities.

  • Page 43: Nmi Button

    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 +3.3V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 44: Power Connector

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connector ATX and CPU Power Connectors JPWR3 is the 24-pin ATX main power supply connector. This primary power supply connector meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR1/ JPWR2) CPU power connectors to your power supply.
  • Page 45 +12V JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN 1. JPWR1 LEDM1 2. JPWR2 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...

  • Page 46: Headers

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Header This motherboard has eight fan headers (FAN1~6, FANA, FANB). All these 4-pin fan headers are backward-compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. However, onboard fan speed control is available only when all 4-pin fans are used on the motherboard. Fan speed control is supported by Thermal Management via IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 47 SPI_IRQ# JLAN1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 1. TPM/Port 80 Header CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 48 X11DPL-i User's Manual M.2-CPU1 Slot The X11DPL-i motherboard has one M.2 slot that is supported by CPU1 (M.2-CPU1). M.2 was formerly Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and are used to replace mini PCI-E. M.2 supports a variety of card sizes with increased functionality and spatial efficiency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2280 and...
  • Page 49 PCH RAID KEY JLAN1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN 1. RAID Key LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...

  • Page 50: Chassis Intrusion

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DPL-i has eight I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~7) and two S-SATA 3.0 ports (S-SATA0/1) on the motherboard. These SATA ports are supported by the Intel C621 chipset. All these SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.
  • Page 52 X11DPL-i User's Manual Micro SD Card There is one Micro SD memory card slot located at JSDCARD1 on the motherboard. JLAN1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 1. JSDCARD1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01...

  • Page 53: 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 54 X11DPL-i User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled JLAN1 FAN5...
  • Page 55 Manufacturing Mode JLAN1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN 1. Manufacturing Mode LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 56 X11DPL-i User's Manual C Bus for VRM Jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 allow the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM controllers. See the table below for jumper settings. Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Setting Definition JVRM1 Pins 1-2...

  • Page 57: Led Indicators

    Active JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 1. IPMI LAN LED CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 58 X11DPL-i User's Manual BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. See the table below for the LED status. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC Normal...
  • Page 59 Unit Identified JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 1. UID LED CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...

  • Page 60: Pci-E 3.0 Slots

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 2.10 PCI-E 3.0 Slots PCI-E 3.0 Slots There are several PCI-E slots located on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for their locations. 1. PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in x8) (CPU1) 2. PCI-E 3.0 x8 (CPU1) 3. PCI-E 3.0 x16 (CPU2) 4.

  • Page 61: 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 62: No Video

    X11DPL-i 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 63: 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 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 64 X11DPL-i 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 65: 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 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X11DPL-i 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 69: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 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.

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    X11DPL-i 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.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 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 73: 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 74: Cpu Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 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 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 76: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Advanced Power Management Configuration   CPU P State Control This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings...

  • Page 77: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS CPU C6 Report Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 78: Memory Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base / Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base / Limit • UPI Pci-e Congfiguration Base / Size Degrade Precedence Use this feature to set degrade precedence when system settings are in conflict. Select Topology Precedence to degrade Features.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Data Scrambling for DDR4 Use this feature to enable or disable data scrambling for DDR4 memory. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable. tCCD_L Relaxation If Enabled, the tCCD_L overrides the SPD. When disabled, it is enforced based on memory frequency.

  • Page 80: Iio Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual SDDC Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) organizes data in a single bundle (x4/x8 DRAM). If any or all the bits become corrupted, corrections occur. The x4 condition is corrected on all cases. The x8 condition is corrected only if the system is in Lockstep Mode. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 / CPU SLOT4 PCI-E X8 / CPU SLOT5 3.0 PCI-E X16/ CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 / CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4 Link Speed Use this item to select the link speed for the PCI-E port specified by the user. The op- tions are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
  • Page 82 X11DPL-i User's Manual Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support which will allow certain transactions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel® VMD Technology Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1 VMD Config for PStack0 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the item "Intel VMD for Volume Management Device"...
  • Page 84 X11DPL-i User's Manual Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack2 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack.

  • Page 85: South Bridge

    Chapter 4: BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 3A~3D. The options are Disable and Enable. PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable Use this feature to enable PCI-E Completion Timeout support for electric tuning. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port.

  • Page 86: Pch Sata Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual PCH SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 6 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 88 X11DPL-i User's Manual Port 0 ~ Port 2 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Port 0 ~ Port 2 SsATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS MMCFG Base Use this item to select the low base address for PCIE adapters to increase base memory. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G. and 3G. NVMe Firmware Source Use this item to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support.
  • Page 90 X11DPL-i User's Manual M.2 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. Onboard LAN Device Select Enabled to enable the Onbaord LAN device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 91: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS IPv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE Boot Wait Time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+"...

  • Page 92: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. 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.
  • Page 94 X11DPL-i User's Manual 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.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 96 X11DPL-i User's Manual 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 is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings...

  • Page 97: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Settings Numa This setting Enables or Disables Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA), a feature that improves memory-to-processor communication and performance. The options are Enabled or Disabled. WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 98 X11DPL-i User's Manual Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper (JPT1) on the motherboard are both enabled, the onboard security (TPM) device will be enabled in the BIOS to enhance data integrity and system security. Please note that the OS will not show the security device. Neither TCG EFI protocol nor INT1A interaction will be made available for use.
  • Page 99 Note 1: If the option for this item (TXT Support) is set to Enabled, be sure to disable EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work properly. (EV DFX is under "IIO Configuration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu). Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www. supermicro.com/manuals/other.

  • Page 100: Iscsi Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 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 101: 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 102: View Smbios Event Log

    X11DPL-i 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 103: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...

  • Page 104: Bmc Network Configuration

    X11DPL-i User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 106: Secure Boot Menu

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. User Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, User password.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this item to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. 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.
  • Page 108 X11DPL-i User's Manual  Authorized Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file.

  • Page 109: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS Delete OSRecovery Signatures This item deletes a previously installed OS Recovery Signature. Append OsRecovery Signature This item uploads and adds an OSRecovery Signature into the Key Management. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No' to load from a file.
  • Page 110 X11DPL-i User's Manual Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press <Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices. *If the item above set to Legacy, UEFI/Dual the following items will be displayed: •...

  • Page 111: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS • UEFI Boot Order #1 • UEFI Boot Order #2  NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI network drive devices are boot devices. UEFI Boot Order # 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
  • Page 112 X11DPL-i User's Manual Save Changes When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to take effect. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 113: 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 114 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: Battery Handling

    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 118 X11DPL-i 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 USB device or a writable 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" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 122 X11DPL-i User 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 123 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 8. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, click on Boot and press <Enter>...
  • Page 124 X11DPL-i User Manual 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 7. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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