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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 Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DGO-T motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DGO-T motherboard supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation ®...
Page 4 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Appendix D provides information on how to conﬁ gure VROC RAID settings. Appendix E provides information on how to conﬁ gure secure boot settings. Appendix F provides information on how to conﬁ gure iSCSI settings. Appendix G provides information on how to conﬁ gure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings.
Page 5 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 1.5 ACPI Features ........................19 1.6 Power Supply ........................19 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................19 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)..............19...
Page 7 Table of Contents 4.7 Boot Settings ........................123 4.8 Save & Exit ........................126 Appendix A Software Installation A.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................128 A.2 Driver Installation ......................130 A.3 SuperDoctor ® 5 .........................131 A.4 IPMI ..........................132 Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix D Conﬁ...
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. X11DGO-T 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 X11DGO-T User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11DGO-T Motherboard Layout Midplane Interface JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS...
Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBMC_BTN1 BMC Button Jumper Pins 1-2 (SW2: used as BMC UID: Default), Pins 2-3 (SW2: used as BMC Reset) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset to System)
Page 12 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Connector Description BMC button used in conjunction with Jumper JBMC_BTN1 (see the jumper section above) USB0 (USB 3.0) Type A internal USB 3.0 port USB1/2 Front accessible USB 3.0 ports 1/2 Front accessible VGA port Description...
Page 13 • Up to 128 GB 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 chipset Expansion Slots •...
Page 14 Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
Page 15 ﬁ guration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon initial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC conﬁ guration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com.
Page 16 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual C621 System Block Diagram #F-2 X11DGO-T Rev.1.00 #M-2 #F-1 #M-1 #E-2 #L-2 #E-1 #L-1 #D-2 #K-2 #D-1 10.4/11.2G #K-1 #C-2 #J-2 #C-1 #J-1 #B-2 #H-2 #B-1 #H-1 #A-2 CPU2 CPU1 #G-2 #A-1 #G-1 DMI3 DMI3 PCI-E X16 G3...
Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Socket P) and the C621 chipset, this motherboard provides superb system performance, efﬁ cient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to address the needs of next-generation computer users.
Page 18: Special Features
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DGO-T motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.
Page 19: Acpi Features
Windows operating systems. For detailed information on OS support, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.
Page 20: Management Engine (Me)
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.
Page 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 sufﬁ cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...
Page 22: Motherboard Installation
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to ﬁ t 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 Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis as needed. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the locations of the mounting holes. 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 that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the ﬁ rst page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.
Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1. Intel Processor 2.
Page 26 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3)Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip 3.
Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip.
Page 28 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).
Page 29 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 (P) socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.
Page 30 Super X11DGO-T 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 page 27, you are ready to install the PHM into the CPU socket on the motherboard by following the instructions below.
Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1).
Page 32: Memory Support And Installation
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Notes: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The motherboard supports up to 6TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), Registered DIMM (RDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules in 24 slots.
Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation DDR4 Memory Support for Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors DDR4 Memory Support Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots Per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs Per Channel (DPC) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per 1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel Type DIMM &...
Page 34 2933 Note: 1. 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per0channel (2DPC) conﬁ guration can be achieved by using memory purchased from Supermicro. 2. Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 3. 16Gb-based memory modules are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only...
Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Conﬁ guration Key Parameters for DIMM Conﬁ gurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Number of DIMMs per Channel...
Page 36 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual DIMM Population Tables Note: Unbalanced memory conﬁ guration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the Motherboard Using Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors...
Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation DCPMM Memory Population Table for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Channel P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMMF2 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMME2 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB2...
Page 38 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Validation Matrix (DDR4 DIMMs Validated w/DCPMM) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per DIMM DIMM Type & Data Width DRAM Density (Stack) 1Rx4 16GB 2Rx8 16GB RDIMM 2Rx4 16GB 32GB LRDIMM 4Rx4 64GB LRDIMM 3DS 8Rx4 (4H) 128GB...
Page 39 Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it. BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE...
Page 40: I/O Panel
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 2.5 I/O Panel See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the motherboard. Midplane Interface JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE...
Page 41 There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB1/2) on the I/O panel. A Type A USB 3.0 port (USB0) is also located on the motherboard to provide USB 3.0 connection. 1. VGA Port 2. USB 0 (3.0) 3. USB 1 (3.0) 4. USB 2 (3.0) BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS LICENSE...
Page 42 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O plane. These Ethernet ports support 10GbE LAN connections on the motherboard. In addition, an IPMI-dedicated LAN which supports 1 Gigabit LAN is located above USB Ports 1/2 on the I/O plane. All Ethernet ports accept RJ45 type cables.
Page 43 2. SW2 (BMC Button) 3. JBMC_BTN1 (Jumper for the BMC Button) CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2...
Page 44: Connectors And Headers
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 2.6 Connectors and Headers Power Connectors SMCI Proprietary Power Connectors and 12-pin Power Connectors Two SMCI proprietary power connectors (JPWR1/JPWR2), located on the midplane, provide main power for your system use. In addition, three 8-pin power connectors (JPW11/JPW12/ JPW13) are also located on the motherboard to provide power to your system.
Page 45 1. SSD Card Slot (Reserved for Midplane Interface manufacture use) JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2 LED1...
Page 46 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Header This motherboard has two fan headers (FAN1/FAN2) for system cooling. These fans are 4-pin fan headers, which are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speed is controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the IPMI interface.
Page 47 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). 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 48 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual VROC RAID Key Header A RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. The RAID key is used for RAID support for onboard NVMe devices. Intel RAID Key Pin Deﬁ nitions Pin# Deﬁ nition Ground 3.3V Standby...
Page 49 PCI-E slot and can accommodate various card sizes with increased functionality and spatial efﬁ ciency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors. M.2 Speciﬁ cations Supported by the X11DGO-T M.2 Socket Type Socket 3 M.2 PCI-E Bus Width...
Page 50 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual CN Connectors (CN10-17) CN connectors are used to connect PCI buses from processors to PCI-E slots using Oculink x8 or x8 to x4 Y cables. Refer the table and the diagram below for details on onboard CN connectors.
Page 51 1. I-SATA0-3, I-SATA4-7 Midplane Interface JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2 LED1...
Page 52: Jumper Settings
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 2.7 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 identiﬁ ed 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 53 JPWR1 JPWR2 JBT1 contact pads 1. Clear CMOS CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2...
Page 54 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery Use jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit resource allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation and management. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode.
Page 55 1. Watch Dog Midplane Interface JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2 LED1...
Page 56 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Jumper for the BMC Button A jumper used to change the BMC button setting is located on JBMC_BTN1 on the motherboard. When pins 1-2 of JBMC_BTN1 are closed, BMC button (SW2) is used as a BMC UID button. When pins 2-3 of JBMC_BTN1 are closed, SW2 is used for BMC reset.
Page 57: Led Indicators
1. LAN1/LAN2 LEDs JPWR2 JPWR1 2. IPMI LAN LEDs CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2...
Page 58 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 (LEDBMC) is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC functions normally. See the table below for the LED status. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Color Deﬁ nition Green: Blinking...
Page 59 2. M.2 Slot2 Activity LED (LED2) JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU2 CPU1 (CPU1 CN2) (CPU1 CN1) CPU2 CN11 CN10 CPU2 BAR CODE X11DGO-T MAC CODE Rev. 1.01 SAN MAC IPMI CODE BIOS JBT1 BATTERY JUSB1 JSDCARD1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD M.2-P1 M.2-P2...
Page 60: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Super X11DGO-T 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 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed.
Page 62 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.
Page 63: Technical Support Procedures
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 6. To ﬁ nd out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the component in question in another system.
Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions
Updated BIOS ﬁ les 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 ﬁ...
Page 65: 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. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.
Page 66: Returning Merchandise For Service
Super X11DGO-T 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 67: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios
UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DGO-T motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a ﬂ ash 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 68: Main Setup
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you ﬁ rst enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will see 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 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.
Page 70: Advanced Setup Conﬁ Gurations
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Conﬁ gurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.
Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
Page 72 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual CPU Conﬁ guration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Conﬁ guration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision •...
Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when two processors are installed on the motherboard) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow multiple workloads to share the same set of common resources. On shared virtualized hardware, various workloads (or tasks) can co-exist, sharing the same resources, while functioning in full independence from each other, and migrating freely across multi-level infrastructures and scale as needed.
Page 74 Super X11DGO-T 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 Enable and Disable. Advanced Power Management Conﬁ guration  Power Technology Select Energy Efﬁ cient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings.
Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS EIST PSD Function (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Use this item to conﬁ gure the processor's P-State coordination settings. During a P-State, the voltage and frequency of the processor will be reduced when it is in operation. This makes the processor more energy efﬁ...
Page 76 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Package C State Control (Available when "Power Technology" is set  to Custom) Package C State Use this feature to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/C1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, No Limit, and Auto.
Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Link L0p Enable Select Enable to enable Link L0p. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. Link L1 Enable Select Enable to enable Link L1 (Level 1 link). The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. IO Directory Cache (IODC) Select Enable for the IODC (I/O Directory Cache) to generate snoops instead of generating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores).
Page 78 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual and will not have to snoop, saving the latency and snoop bandwidth. Stale "AtoS" may be beneﬁ cial in a workload where there are many cross-socket reads. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enable to opportunistically ﬁ...
Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS tRWSR (Read to Write turnaround time for Same Rank) Relaxation Select Enable to use the same tRWSR DDR timing setting among all memory channels, and in which case, the worst case value among all channels will be used. Select Disable to use different values for the tRWSR DDR timing settings for different channels as trained.
Page 80 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Page Policy Use this feature to set the page policy for onboard memory support. The options are Closed, Adaptive, and Auto. IMC Interleaving Use this feature to conﬁ gure interleaving settings for the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller), which will improve memory performance.
Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 100. Intel Run Sure Select Enable to use Intel Run Sure Technology which will enhance critical data protection and increase system uptime and resiliency.
Page 82 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual IIO Conﬁ guration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size (Available for CPU 1 Conﬁ guration only) Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device speciﬁ ed by to user for system performance enhancement. The options are Auto, 128B, and 256B.
Page 84 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual PassThrough DMA Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Select Enable to enable ATS (Address Translation Services) support for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to enhance system performance.
Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports speciﬁ ed by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system.
Page 86 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Note: After you've enabled VMD support on a NMVe port, this port will be dedicated for VMD use only. To reactivate this port for NMVe use, please disable VMD support on the port. Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports speciﬁ...
Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Completion Timeout (Global) Disable Use this feature to select the PCI-E Completion Time-out settings. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port. South Bridge The following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices.
Page 88 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Server ME (Management Engine) Conﬁ guration  This feature displays the following General ME information. • Oper. (Operational) Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Status #1/ME Firmware Status #2 •...
Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select (Available when Conﬁ gure SATA as is set to RAID) This feature allows the user to decide which controller should be used to boot the system. The options are None, SATA Controller, sSATA Controller, and Both. Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the SATA link.
Page 90 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 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. SR-IOV Support (Available if the system supports Single-Root Virtualization) Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization support.
Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Onboard Video OPROM (Option ROM) Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Do Not Launch, Legacy and UEFI. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1, which will be used for system boot.
Page 92 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Media Detect Time Use this feature to select the wait time in seconds for the BIOS ROM to detect the LAN media (Internet connection or LAN port). The default is 1.  Super IO Conﬁ guration Super IO Chip AST2500 ...
Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Change Settings This feature speciﬁ es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 2. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port speciﬁ...
Page 94 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 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 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Console Redirection Settings (for COM2/SOL) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
Page 96 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) Out-of-Band Management Port This feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 (Console Redirection) and COM2/SOL (Console Redirection).
Page 98 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual ACPI Settings  Use this feature to conﬁ gure Advanced Conﬁ guration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. NUMA (Available when the OS supports this feature) Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system perfor- mance.
Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SHA256 PCR Bank Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Pending Operation Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity.
Page 100 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Client Certiﬁ cation Conﬁ guration This feature allows the user to conﬁ gure the client certiﬁ cate to be used by the server. Enroll Certiﬁ cation  This feature allows the user to enroll the certiﬁ cate in the system. Enroll Cert (Certiﬁ...
Page 102 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual RAM Disk Conﬁ guration This feature allows the user to conﬁ gure the settings for the RAM disks installed in the system. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following items will display: •...
Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Conﬁ guration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: • Version: This feature displays the version of DCPMM used in the system. • Select an action below •...
Page 104 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual • Staged Firmware Version: This feature indicates the staged ﬁ rmware version of the DCPMM module. • Firmware Update Status: This feature indicates the ﬁ rmware update status of the DCPMM module. • Manufacturer: This feature indicates the manufacturer of the DCPMM module.
Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Total Width [b] • Speed [MHz] • Channel ID • Channel Position • Revision ID • Form Factor • Manufacturer ID • Controller Revision ID • IS New • Memory Capacity • APP Direct Capacity •...
Page 106 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual • First Fast Refresh • Viral Policy Enable • Viral State • Latched Last Shutdown Status • Unlatched Last Shutdown Status • Security Capabilities • Modes Supported • Boot Status • AIT DRAM Enabled • Error Injection Enabled •...
Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Critical Lower Threshold: This feature displays the lowest threshold value for the DCPMM module to maintain normal operations. • Critical Upper Threshold: This feature displays the higher threshold value for the DCPMM module to maintain normal operations. •...
Page 108 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Update  Select this feature to update the ﬁ rmware settings. Back to Main Menu  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Conﬁ guration menu. Conﬁ gure Security ...
Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Back to Main Menu  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Conﬁ guration menu. Regions  Current Conﬁ guration Region ID  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: •...
Page 110 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Persistent Memory Type This feature allows the user to specify the type of DCPMM memory capacity to be created. The options are App Direct and App Direct Not Interleave. Namespace Label Version Use this feature to view and modify the namespace label version to initialize when creating goals.
Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Save: After conﬁ guring the settings for the namespace above, click on <Save> to save changes. Delete After conﬁ guring the settings for the namespace above, click on <delete> to delete the changes you've made on the namespace. Please note that all data contained in the namespace will be deleted as well when you press <delete>.
Page 112 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Total Capacity  This feature allows the user to set the total DCPMM resource capacity allocated across all segments in the host server. • Raw Capacity: This feature speciﬁ es the raw capacity of the DCPMM module.
Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Security Diagnostics Select Enabled for the security diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Execute Tests Select this feature and press <Enter> to execute the selected diagnostic tests. Back to Main Menu Select this feature and press <Enter>...
Page 114: Event Logs
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to conﬁ gure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 116: Ipmi
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to conﬁ gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will display: • IPMI Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the IPMI ﬁ rmware revision used in your system.
Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select "Yes, On next reset" to erase all system event logs upon next system boot. Select "Yes, On every reset" to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select "No" to keep all system event logs after each system reboot.
Page 118 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual • Preﬁ x Length: This item displays the preﬁ x length. • IPv6 Router IP Address: This feature displays the IPv6 router IP address. Update IPMI LAN Conﬁ guration Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes upon next system boot.
Page 119: Security Settings
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to conﬁ gure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Page 120 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Secure Boot  When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display: • System Mode Secure Boot Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Export Secure Boot Variables  This feature is used to copy the NVRAM content of Secure Boot variables to a storage device. Enroll EFI Image  Select this feature and press <Enter> to specify an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image for the system to use when it operates in the Secure Boot mode.
Page 122 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Forbidden Signatures  This feature allows the user to enter and conﬁ gure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signatures for the system. These values also indicate sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the forbidden signatures.
Page 123: Boot Settings
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to conﬁ gure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Uniﬁ ed Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled for the system to boot from an EFI OS when the Legacy OS fails.
Page 124 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot. Add Boot Option Use this item to specify the name for the new boot option.
Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Delete Driver Option Use this item to select a boot driver to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Drive Option Select the target boot driver to delete from the boot priority list.  UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities •...
Page 126: Save & Exit
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to conﬁ gure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system conﬁ...
Page 127 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended 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>.
Page 128: Appendix A Software Installation
USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB ﬂ ash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB ﬂ...
Page 129 Appendix A: Software Installation 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. A-2.
Page 130: Driver 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 ﬁ le for your motherboard. Download this ﬁ le to to a USB ﬂ ash drive or a DVD.
Page 131: Superdoctor ® 5
A.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Page 132: Ipmi
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual A.4 IPMI The X11DGO-T supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at:...
Page 133: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of a situation where bodily injury might occur. Should you have questions or experience difﬁ culty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certiﬁ ed technicians should attempt to install or conﬁ gure components.
Page 134 Super X11DGO-T 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.
Page 135 Appendix B: Standardized 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 136: Appendix C 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 137 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Notes: 1. If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" ﬁ le in your drive disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB ﬂ ash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use. 2.
Page 138 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and reset the system when the following screen appears. 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.
Page 139 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with ﬂ ash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS ﬂ...
Page 140 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual 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 ﬂ ash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.
Page 141: Appendix D Conﬁ Guring Vroc Raid Settings
Step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1 and press <Enter> to access the menu items. Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the latest updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.tw/.
Page 142 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual The following screen will appear. Step 2. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 The options are Disable and Enable. Set this feature to Enable. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 143 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Step 3. RSC-UMR-8 SLOT1 VMD The feature is dependent on your motherboard/system and devices attached to the Intel® VMD controllers. The options are Disable and Enable. Set this feature to Enable.
Page 144 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Step 4. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1, RSC-U2N4-6 NVME1 The options are Disable and Enable. Set the two features to Enable. (Refer to pages 142 and 143 for more information.) Step 5. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack2, RSC-U2N4-6 SLOT1 The options are Disable and Enable.
Page 145 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Press <Esc> and return to the main screen of Intel® VMD Technology as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU2 and press <Enter> to access the menu items. Repeat the steps (Step 1 ~ Step 5) on pages 141, 142, 143, and 144 to enable Intel®...
Page 146 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Navigate to the Advanced tab. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear and the All Intel VMD Controllers feature has become available.
Page 147 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and conﬁ gure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system. Note : A single Intel®...
Page 148: Conﬁ Guring Raid Settings
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual E.2 Conﬁ guring RAID Settings Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. Follow the steps below to create RAID volume(s). Step 1. To create RAID volume(s), use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and...
Page 149 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Step 2. Name: This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the RAID volume. Step 3. RAID Level: This feature allows the user to select the RAID level. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1).
Page 150 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Step 4. Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set this feature to X if the RAID level you selected earlier from Step 3 will cross VMD domains. Note: For a bootable RAID volume, do not cross VMD domains.
Page 151 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Step 6. Strip Size: Use this feature to select the RAID strip size. The options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. Note: For RAID5, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. For RAID10, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, and 64KB.
Page 152 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Step 8. Create Volume Use the arrow keys to select Create Volume. This feature is to create a RAID level with settings shown on the screen. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays all RAID volumes.
Page 153 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings RAID Volumes: For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. RAID VOLUME INFO Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 154 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Delete On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected earlier (see the previous page for the RAID volume selection). The following screen will appear. The options are Yes and No.
Page 155 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Reset to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen (see page 153 for more information), select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. The feature, Reset to non-RAID, allows the user to remove RAID data from the selected NVMe device.
Page 156 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Turn Locate LED On Use this feature to locate the selected device. Select a non-RAID physical disk. Or select a RAID member disk. When the following screen appears, use the arrow keys to select Turn Locate LED On. Press...
Page 157 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Mark as Spare Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non- RAID Physical Disks.
Page 158 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual The feature, Mark as Spare, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a spare disk. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Spare and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. The options are Yes and No.
Page 159 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Mark as Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non- RAID Physical Disks.
Page 160 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual The feature, Mark as Journaling Drive, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a journaling drive. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Journaling Drive and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. The options are Yes and No.
Page 161: Use Of Journaling Drive
Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings E.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following steps describe the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
Page 162 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages 159 and 160), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable. If no device has been set as a journaling drive, the options are Distributed PPL and Disable.
Page 163 Appendix E: Conﬁ guring VROC RAID Settings Step 3. Set the feature, RWH Policy, to Journaling Drive. Press <Enter> and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below. RWH JD Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. The feature displays the information of journaling drive(s).
Page 164 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press <Enter> to select the desired journaling drive from the option list of RWH JD. Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press <Enter>.
Page 165: Appendix E Secure Boot Settings
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Appendix E Secure Boot Settings Secure boot is a feature of UEFI (Uniﬁ ed Extensible Firmware Interface) that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. The F.1, F.2, and F.3 sections provide instructions on how to enable the secure boot features. The F.4 section states Key Management settings. F.1 Boot Mode Select Feature Press <Del>...
Page 166: Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ Csm Support Features
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual F.2 Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ CSM Support Features Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Secure Boot and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear.
Page 167: Secure Boot Settings
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.3 Secure Boot Settings To have the secure boot support, be sure to follow the steps below (Step 1 ~ Step 4). Step 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard. Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed. Note: The Key Management menu will become unavailable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Standard.
Page 168 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Step 2. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu.
Page 169 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Step 4. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Press <Del>...
Page 170: Key Management Settings
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual F.4 Key Management Settings The Key Management menu as shown below, which is available when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, allows the secure boot keys to be installed via the external device and be involved in the secure boot process.
Page 171 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings  Restore Factory Keys Select and press Yes to restore factory default secure boot keys and key variables. Also, it will reset the system to the User mode. The options are Yes and No.  Reset To Setup Mode (available when the System Mode is in User mode) Select and press Yes to clear all secure boot variables and reset the system to the Setup...
Page 172 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual  Export Secure Boot variables Use this feature to export NVRAM content of secure boot variables to ﬁ les in a root folder on a ﬁ le system device.  Enroll Eﬁ Image This feature is to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into the Authorized Signature Data-...
Page 173 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings  Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB (available when the system is not in Device Guard Ready) Select and press Yes to remove Microsoft UEFI CA certiﬁ cate from the DB. The options are Yes and No. ...
Page 174 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual *Refer to the following settings for keys and signatures related to secure boot.  Platform Key (PK) The Platform Key (PK), which is pre-installed in ﬁ rmware during manufacturing, provides full control of the secure boot key hierarchy. The options are Details, Export, Update, and Delete.
Page 175 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT for- matted USB ﬂ ash drive. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Note: Refer to the right panel of the screen for the ﬁ le formats accepted.
Page 176 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Update: Use the arrow keys to select Update. It is to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a ﬁ le on the external device. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 177 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load PKs from a ﬁ le on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>.
Page 178 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual When the following screen appears, select the USB ﬂ ash drive that contains the desired ﬁ le.
Page 179 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to clear the current PKs and reset the system to the Setup mode.
Page 180 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual  Key Exchange Key The Key Exchange Key (KEK), which is held by the operating system vendor, can be updated by the holder of the PK and be used by secure boot to protect access to signa- tures databases.
Page 181 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load KEKs from a ﬁ le on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>. Refer to pages 178 and 179 on how to load KEKs from a ﬁ...
Page 182 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter>. Navigate to Yes and press <Enter> to clear the current KEKs. Navigate to No and press <Enter> to delete only one certiﬁ cate from the key database.
Page 183 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings  Authorized Signatures Authorized Signature Database (DB) contains authorized signing certiﬁ cates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Signatures. Select Export to save the cur- rent DB to a FAT formatted USB ﬂ...
Page 184 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual  Forbidden Signatures Forbidden Signature Database (DBX), which is the inverse of DB, contains forbidden certiﬁ cates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Forbidden Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBX to a FAT formatted USB ﬂ...
Page 185 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings  Authorized TimeStamps Authorized Timestamp Database (DBT) is used to issue and check signed time stamp certiﬁ cates. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Timestamps. Select Export to save the cur- rent DBT to a FAT formatted USB ﬂ...
Page 186 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual  OsRecovery Signatures OsRecovery Signatures Database (DBR) contains secure boot authorized recovery vari- ables. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of OsRecovery Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBR to a FAT formatted USB ﬂ...
Page 187: Appendix F Conﬁ Guring Iscsi Settings
Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Appendix F Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) is a protocol that deﬁ nes how block-level data transports between the iSCSI initiator and iSCSI target over an Internet protocol (IP) network.
Page 188 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI. Note: If Onboard LAN1 Option ROM is set to EFI, all features for onboard LAN op- tion ROM will be set to EFI by the EFI driver.
Page 189 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Ipv4 PXE Support/Ipv6 PXE Support To enable Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support, use the arrow keys to select and set Ipv4 PXE Support/ Ipv6 PXE Support to Enabled. Note: Enable both Ipv4 PXE Support and Ipv6 PXE Support to have iSCSI settings available.
Page 190: Conﬁ Guring Iscsi Settings
Super X11DGO-T User's Manual G.2 Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings iSCSI Initiator Name Use this feature to enter the unique initiator name in iSCSI qualiﬁ ed name (IQN) format. Add an Attempt Use the arrow keys to select Add an Attempt.
Page 191 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Use the arrow keys to select the desired media access control address (MAC address), network interface card (NIC) port. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. iSCSI Attempt Name This feature displays the iSCSI attempt name.
Page 192 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual iSCSI Mode Use this feature to set the iSCSI mode. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Enabled for MPIO. Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a feature that allows the system to route I/O through the available paths if the active path fails (be sure to have more than one physical path connected to the system).
Page 193 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Connection Retry Count The valid range is 0~16. Use this feature to enter the number of logon sessions allowed for the iSCSI initiator to restart with the iSCSI target if the ﬁ rst logon connection fails. Connection Establishing Timeout Use this feature to set the logon connection establishing timeout (in milliseconds).
Page 194 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual OUI-format ISID This feature displays the default ISID in OUI format. The value (in six bytes) is derived from the MAC address of the NIC port that you selected earlier. Conﬁ gure ISID Press <Enter> to conﬁ gure the ISID. The default value is derived from the last three bytes of...
Page 195 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Enable DHCP Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host conﬁ guration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI initiator. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: Set the feature, Enable DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI initiator IP address/subnet mask/gateway.
Page 196 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Initiator Subnet Mask (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator subnet mask. Gateway (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator gateway.
Page 197 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Get target info via DHCP (available when Enable DHCP is set to Enabled) Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host conﬁ guration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI target. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note 1: Set the feature, Get target info via DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI target name/IP address/boot LUN.
Page 198 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Target Address Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI target IP address. Target Port This feature displays the iSCSI target port. Boot LUN Use this feature to enter the LUN ID of boot LUN.
Page 199 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Authentication Type Use this feature to set the authentication method. The options are CHAP and None. Note: Challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP) is a protocol used to verify the identity of the peer of a connection. CHAP Type (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to set the CHAP type.
Page 200 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual CHAP Name (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI target. CHAP Secret (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI...
Page 201 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings CHAP Status This feature displays the CHAP status. Reverse CHAP Name (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI initiator.
Page 202 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Reverse CHAP Secret (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI initiator. Reverse CHAP Status (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual)
Page 203 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Save Changes Use the arrow keys to select Save Changes and press <Enter> to save settings shown on the screen. Note: For the changes to take effect, save settings and restart the system. Back to Previous Page Use the arrow keys to select Back to Previous Page and press <Enter>.
Page 204 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual The user will be returned to the main screen of iSCSI Conﬁ guration as shown below. Delete Attempts Use the arrow keys to select Delete Attempts. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 205 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Attempt 1 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 1. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Attempt 2 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 206 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Commit Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to save changes and return to the main screen of iSCSI Conﬁ guration. Discard Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to return to the main screen of iSCSI Conﬁ guration without any change.
Page 207 Appendix G: Conﬁ guring iSCSI Settings Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 208 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Change Attempt Order This feature is to change the Attempt order. Use arrow keys to select the desired Attempt, then <+/-> keys to move up/down the selected Attempt. For instance, move up the selected Attempt by using <+> key. Move down the selected Attempt by using <-> key.
Page 209: Appendix G Conﬁ Guring Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings
Appendix H: Conﬁ guring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Appendix G Conﬁ guring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings The appendix describes settings of onboard Intel® LAN devices via the BIOS Setup utility supported by the Uniﬁ ed Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) driver. H.1 Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings...
Page 210 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Onboard LAN1 Option ROM (available when NIC(s) is(are) detected by the system) Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI.
Page 211 Appendix H: Conﬁ guring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Use the arrow keys to select the desired onboard LAN device as shown below. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays the detailed information for the selected onboard LAN device.
Page 212 Super X11DGO-T User's Manual Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to set the LED blink duration (in seconds). The valid range is 0~15 (seconds). NIC Conﬁ guration Use the arrow keys to select NIC Conﬁ guration.
Page 213 Appendix H: Conﬁ guring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Wake on LAN Use the arrow keys to select Wake On LAN and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Set this feature to support system wake-up via the selected LAN device.

Supermicro X11DGO-T User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

Appendix A Software Installation

Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery

Appendix D Confi Guring VROC RAID Settings

Appendix D Conﬁ Guring VROC RAID Settings

Appendix E Secure Boot Settings

Appendix F Confi Guring Iscsi Settings

Appendix F Conﬁ Guring Iscsi Settings

Appendix G Confi Guring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings

Appendix G Conﬁ Guring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings

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