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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SCZ-F/Q 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 This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SCZ-F/Q motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11SCZ-F motherboard supports an Intel® Xeon E-2100 or 8th Genera tion Core i3, Pentium, Celeron processor, while the X11SCZ-Q motherboard supports an Intel 8th Generation Core i7/i5/ i3, Pentium, Celeron processor in an LGA1151 socket.
  • Page 4 Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4a System Health Monitoring (X11SCZ-Q) ................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18...
  • Page 6 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ..............27 Removing the Heatsink .....................29 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................30 Memory Support ........................30 DIMM Module Population Configuration ................30 DIMM Module Population Sequence ................30 DIMM Installation ......................31 DIMM Removal .........................31 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................32...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................68 Starting the Setup Utility ....................68 4.2 Main Setup .........................69 4.3 Advanced ..........................71 4.4 Event Logs ........................103 4.5 IPMI (available on X11SCZ-F) ..................105 4.6 Security ..........................109 4.7 Boot ..........................114 4.8 Save & Exit ........................116 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................118 Appendix B Software Installation...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SCZ-F 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 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SCZ-Q Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. X11SCZ-F/Q Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LAN1/2 AUDIO FP UID LED BMC_HB_LED1 USB11/12 (3.1 Gen 2) AUDIO DVI-I/VGA UID SW IPMI LAN D++ 1/2 USB9/10 (3.1 Gen 2) JPAC1 DP++ 1/2 USB11/12 (3.1) DVI-I/VGA...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPAC1 Audio Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPG1 BMC Video Enable/Disable (-F SKU only) Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description JSD1 SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector JSMB1 PCH SMBus Header JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports SLOT4, SLOT7 PCH PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slots (in x8) SLOT6 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot Speaker/Buzzer SRW5 M.2 Holding Screw for 110mm key...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • X11SCZ-F supports an Intel Xeon E-2100 or 8th Gen Core i3, Pentium, Celeron processor in an LGA1151 socket. • X11SCZ-Q supports an Intel 8th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron processor in an LGA1151 socket Memory •...
  • Page 15 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2 (X11SCZ-F only): For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 3 (X11SCZ-F only):: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon initial system power-on.
  • Page 16 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Figure 1-4. C246/Q370 System Block Diagram IMVP8-VGT PCIe3.0 x16/x8x8 PCIe x16 Slot 6 8.0GT/s SVID INTEL LGA1151 IMVP8-Vcore TDMS DDI 1 ASM1442K (Socket-H4) DVI-I PTN3355 DDR4 (CHA) DIMMA1 DIMMA2 2666MHz Digital port 3 DDI 3 Display Port++...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SCZ-F/Q motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASpeed 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring.

  • Page 18: System Health Monitoring (X11Scz-Q)

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 1.4a System Health Monitoring (X11SCZ-Q) This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SCZ-Q motherboard. The motherboard supports system health monitoring through the Super I/O. Onboard Voltage Monitors The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS.

  • Page 19: System Health Monitoring (X11Scz-F)

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4b System Health Monitoring (X11SCZ-F) This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SCZ-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 20: Acpi Features

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 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 21: Advanced Power Management

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 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.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 24: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 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 25: 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 down to release the load plate from its locking position.
  • Page 26 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.

  • Page 27: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 28 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 and #2, then #3 and #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90°...

  • Page 29: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. 1.

  • Page 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Memory Support OH X The X11SCZ-F motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM with speeds of up to 2666MHz in four slots. The X11SCZ-Q motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4 Non-ECC UDIMM with speeds of up to 2666MHz in four slots.

  • Page 31: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following USB11/12 (3.1) DP++ 1/2 DVI-I/VGA COM3/4 AUDIO FP order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, IPMI_LAN LAN1/2 USB9/10 (3.1) BMC_HB_LED1 SRW5 22110 DIMMB1. For optimal performance, use JPL1 JPL2 JPL1:LAN1 JPL2:LAN2 1-2:Enable 1-2:Enable...

  • Page 32: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 2-1. I/O Port Definitions X11SCZ-F I/O Back Panel Description Description Description...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation DP++ Ports The motherboard has two DisplayPorts located on the I/O back panel. DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display and fast refresh rate. It can connect to virtu- ally any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices such as VGA, DVI or HDMI. DVI-I Port A DVI-I port is located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 34 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual LAN Ports There are two 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) on the I/O back panel. The X11SCZ-F also has a dedicated IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Refer to the table below for the pin definitions.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Header There are three USB 2.0 headers (USB1/2, USB3/4, USB5/6), one USB 3.1 Gen 1 header (USB7/8), one USB 3.1 Gen 2 header (USB13/14), and one USB 2.0 Type A header (USB0) on the motherboard to provide front access connection with a cable (not included). There are also four USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports on the I/O back panel.

  • 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 a Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation 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 in the suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
  • Page 38 Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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 39 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 Stby PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 40 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Power Fail LED (X11SCZ-F only) The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V Power Fail 1.

  • Page 41: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Connectors Main ATX Power Supply Connector JPW1 is the 24-pin power connector for ATX power source. JPV1 is the 12V DC power connector that provides power to the CPU in conjunction with JPW1 or it can be used as the sole 12V DC only power input when JPW1 is not in use.
  • Page 42 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 4-pin 12V Power for GPU JPWR1 is a 4-pin 12V power connector for a GPU card that requires an extra 12V of power, up to 75W. Extended CMOS Battery J18 is a 2-pin connector for an external CMOS battery. Refer to Chapter 3 for battery installation instructions.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from a third-party vendor. A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 44 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMB1. See the table below for pin definitions. SMBus Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Data Ground Clock Disk On Module Power Connector The Disk On Module (DOM) power connector at JSD1 provides 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to the I-SATA0 port.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11SCZ-F/Q has five I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 - I-SATA4). I-SATA0 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs that are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power cables.
  • Page 46 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator (X11SCZ-F only) A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at UID SW. The UID LED is located next to the UID switch. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED will be turned on.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation Speaker/Buzzer On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the external speaker and pins 3-4 are for the buzzer. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin Setting Definition Pins 1-4 Speaker Pins 3-4 Buzzer 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.
  • Page 48 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Front Accessible Audio Header A 10-pin audio header located at AUDIO FP allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation General Purpose I/O Header The JGP1 (General Purpose Input/Output) header is a general purpose I/O expander on a pin header via the SMBus. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. JGP1 Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition GPIO Pin Memory Address Ground...
  • Page 50 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual COM Port The motherboard has two COM headers (COM1/2, COM3/4) that provide four serial connections and support RS-232 function, utilizing Supermicro PN: CBL-CUSB-0984 (not included). COM Header (COM1/2, COM3/4) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition DCD4...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation 4-pin External BMC I C Header (X11SCZ-F only) A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect a cable to this header to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 52 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Fan Headers There are six (five on X11SCZ-Q) 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although these are 4-pin fan headers, pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS.

  • 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 below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 54 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation ME Manufacturing Mode Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. Manufacturing Mode Jumper Settings Jumper Setting...
  • Page 56 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable (X11SCZ-F only) Use jumper JPG1 to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled PCI-E Bifurcation Use JRF1 to set the function of CPU slot 6 as either a x16 or bifurcate to x8x8 lanes. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation LAN Port Enable/Disable Use JPL1 to enable or disable LAN1, and JPL2 to enable or disable LAN2. The default setting is Enabled. LAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled Onboard Audio Enable/Disable JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support.
  • Page 58 Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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 59: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED (X11SCZ-F only) BMC_HB_LED1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. BMC LED Indicator LED Color Definition Blinking Green BMC Normal Power LED LED1 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the motherboard.

  • Page 60: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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 61: 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 62: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.6 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 63 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 64: Technical Support Procedures

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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 65: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading.

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Remove the battery cable at the BT1 connector on the board.

  • Page 67: 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 at http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/. This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Bios

    Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SCZ-F/-Q 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 69: 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 the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SCZ-Q/F BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 70 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 71: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 72 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by the system BIOS.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Processor type • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • •...
  • Page 74 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual C6DRAM Select Enabled to activate moving the DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in the C6 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Turbo Mode Select Enable for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disable and Enable. 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 76 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual 4-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) four clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when four CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default value is 37 for X11SCZ-Q.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. System Agent (SA) Configuration The following information will display: • SA PCIe Code Version: 7.0.53.66 • VT-d: Supported Memory Configuration Memory Configuration •...
  • Page 78 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Memory Scrambler Use this feature to enable or disable memory scrambler support. The options are Dis- able and Enable. MRC Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Aperture Size Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. DVMT Pre-Allocated Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation of system memory to be used for video devices to ensure best use of available system memory based on the DVMT 5.0 platform.
  • Page 80 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual 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 Disable, L0s, L1, and L0sL1. DMI Extended Sync Control Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI extended synchronization.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS GT - Power Management Control RC6 (Render Standby) Use this feature to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and En- abled. Maximum GT frequency Use this feature to define the Maximum GT frequency. Choose between 33MHz (RPN) and 1200Mhz (RP0).
  • Page 82 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual X2APIC Opt Out The feature "VT-D" must be enabled for this feature to be configurable. Use this feature to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out. The options are Enable and Disable. PCH-IO Configuration PCH-IO Configuration • PCH SKU Name •...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS EDPC Use this feature to enable or disable rootport extensions for Downstream Port Contain- ment. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.
  • Page 84 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port 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 85 Chapter 4: BIOS AST2500SEC Super IO Configuration (available on X11SCZ-F)  AST2500SEC Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST 2500SEC Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 86 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Console Redirection Settings  Terminal Type This feature allows the user 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 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 88 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual SOL Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits). SOL 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 89 Chapter 4: BIOS COM5 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 90 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual AMT SOL Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration: Console Redirection Settings ...
  • Page 92 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual SATA And RST Configuration  SATA Controller(s) This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode Selection Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS PCH-FW Configuration ME Firmware Version: 12.0.3.1091 ME Firmware Mode: Normal Mode ME Firmware SKU: Corporate SKU ME FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Manageability Features State Enabled this feature to allow system administrators to configure the ME BIOS extension (MEBx) configuration settings.
  • Page 94 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual ASF Configuration  PET Progress Use this feature to enable or disable PET Events Progress to receive PET Events alerts. The options are Disabled and Enabled. WatchDog Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS MEBx OEM Debug Menu Enable Use this feature to enable or disable the OEM debug menu in MEBx. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Unconfigure ME Use this feature to reset the MEBx password to default. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 96 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Native PCIE Enable Enable this feature to grant control of PCI Express Native hot plug, PCI Express Power Management Events, and PCI Express Capability Structure Control. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native ASPM Select Enabled for the operating system to control the ASPM, or Disabled for the BIOS to control the ASPM.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS • Perpheral Temperature • FAN1 • FAN2 • FAN3 • FANA • FANB • CPUVcore • VDIMM • P12V • Fan Control  Fan Control Setting Fan Speed Control Mode Use this feature to set the fan speed control mode. The options are Full Speed, Heavy I/O, Standard, Optimal, and PUE.
  • Page 98 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual BME DMA Mitigation Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks. The options are Enable and Disable. Onboard Video Option ROM (available on X11SCZ-F) Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port1 used for system boot.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the next seven features will be available for configuration: Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
  • Page 100 This feature displays the status of the TPM support on this motherboard. • TPM Enabled Status • TPM Active Status • TPM Owner Status SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support (not available on the -F SKU) Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *The features in the Trusted Computing section on this page and the next are displayed if a TPM 2.0 module is detected: TPM20 Device Found...
  • Page 102 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Storage Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 103: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure event log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log...
  • Page 104 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

  • Page 105: Ipmi (Available On X11Scz-F)

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI (available on X11SCZ-F) Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision in your system. IPMI STATUS This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 106 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine 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 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).
  • Page 108 The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time wthout using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup is also invalid when IPMI Function Support is disabled. The general BMC function and motherboard health monitor such as fan control are still functioning even when this option is disabled.

  • Page 109: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 110 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Secure Boot Mode This feature allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Customized. *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Customized, Key Management features are available for configuration: CSM Support This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot variable  Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys. Details Select this feature to view the details of the Platform Key. Export Select Yes to export a PK from a file on an external media. Update Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on an external media.
  • Page 112 Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual Append Select Yes to add the db from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing db. Select No to load the db from a file. The options are Yes and No. Delete Select Ok to remove the db and then the system will reset to Setup/Audit Mode. ...
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signatures Details Select this feature to view the details of the dbr. Export Select Yes to export a dbr from a file on an external media. Update Select Yes to load a factory default dbr or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the dbr from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing dbr.

  • Page 114: Boot

    Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure boot settings. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to specify the length of time (the number of seconds) for the BIOS to wait before rebooting the system when the setup activation key is pressed. Enter the value of 65535 (0xFFFF) for the BIOS to wait indefinitely.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: BIOS • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #7 • 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 •...

  • Page 116: Save & Exit

    Super X11SCZ-F/-Q User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

  • Page 118: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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 119 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOM-SPI80-V). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 120: Appendix B Software Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123 Appendix C: Standardized 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 124 Super X11SCZ-F/Q 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 125: 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 126: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM device can be used for this purpose.
  • Page 127 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the healthy 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 128 Super X11SCZ-F/Q User's Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 129 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 8. 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 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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