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  • Page 1 X11SDD-8C-F X11SDD-18C-F USER 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 3.0 x4 connectors, a Micro LP PCI-E slot for add-on card connnectivity, and the reliability and dependability of a Supermicro product. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.
  • Page 4 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................13 1.2 Processor Overview ......................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17 System Resource Alert......................17...
  • Page 6 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 2.5 Connectors .........................29 Power Connection ......................29 Headers ..........................30 2.6 Jumper Settings .........................34 How Jumpers Work ......................34 2.7 LED Indicator ........................38 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................40 Before Power On ......................40 No Power ..........................40 No Video ...........................40 System Boot Failure ......................41 Memory Errors ........................41 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................42...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................93 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ....................94 Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs .....................95 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 ........................96 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ........................97 Product Disposal .......................99 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery D.1 Overview ...........................100...

  • 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. X11SDD-8C-F Motherboard Image...
  • Page 10 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SDD-8C-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JPME2 SRW9 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 SRW5 JBT1 JBT1 DIMMA1 DIMMD1 DIMMB1 DIMME1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA S-SGPIO1 FAN1 SAS0 SAS1 FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT JPWR1 Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connec- tions.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset) Description Status BMC_HB_LED1 BMC Hearbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal LED2 UID LED Solid Blue: Unit Identifiedl...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • X11SDD-8C-F: Intel Xeon D-2141I, 8 Core, 16 Threads, 65W • X11SDD-18C-F: Intel Xeon D-2191, 18 Core, 32 Threads, 86W Memory • Supports up to 256GB Registered ECC RDIMM and up to 512GB LRDIMM DIMM Size •...
  • Page 14 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. Chipset Block Diagram PCIe3.0 x 16 PCIe x16 SLOT DIMMA DDR4 DIMMB(Far) 2666/2400/2133/1866 MHz PCIe3.0 x 8 DIMMD PCIe x8 MLP SLOT DDR4 2666/2400/2133/1866 MHz DIMME(Far) PCIe3.0 x 4 2 NVMe PORTS PCIe3.0 x 4 2 HDD PORTS 2 SAS PORTS NVMe/SAS/SATA...

  • Page 16: Processor Overview

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 1.2 Processor Overview The Intel Xeon D-2141I and D-2191 series processor offers performance, reliability, and high intelligence. As a low-power system-on-a-chip motherboard, the X11SDD-8C/18C-F is optimized for a variety of workloads that include networking and cloud storage. •...

  • Page 17: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SDD-8C/18C-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 18: Acpi Features

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F 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 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Installation

    JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT Location of Mounting Holes Note: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

  • Page 21: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 3.

  • Page 22: Memory Support And Installation

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 2.3 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X11SDD-8C/18C-F motherboard supports up to 256GB Registered ECC RDIMM and up to 512GB LRDIMM.

  • Page 23: Dimm Module Population Sequence

    However, for best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs to activate memory interleaving. JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 DIMMA1 DIMMD1 DIMMB1 DIMME1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 24: Dimm Installation

    3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot. 4. Align the notches on both ends of the S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 module against the receptive points on the DESIGNED IN USA ends of the slot.

  • Page 25: Rear I/O Ports

    M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Definitions Description KVM Connector Power Switch UID Switch...
  • Page 26 1. KVM Connector JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 27 IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_D+ VBus 1. USB0/1 JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW9 SRW5 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 28 Ground Button In Button In 1. UID Switch JKVM1 USB0/1 2. UID LED M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 29: Connectors

    Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground P12V 1. Power Switch JKVM1 USB0/1 2. Power Connector M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 30: Headers

    Ground Data Load Ground JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 Clock BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW7 SRW11 Note: NC = No Connection JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 1. FAN1 SRW5 SRW9 2. SGPIO Header JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 31 SPI_CS# RESET# SPI_MISO SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI +3.3V Stby SPI_IRQ# 1. TPM Header JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW7 SRW11 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 32 2280//22110 support dedicated for SSD devices with the PCI-E 3.0 x 4 or SATA3 interface. 1. SAS0 JKVM1 USB0/1 2. SAS1 M.2-H M.2-H 3. M.2 Slot 4. M.2 Slot JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 33 Ground 3.3V Standby Ground PCH RAID Key 1. RAID Key Header JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 34: Jumper Settings

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 2.6 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 35 Note: Shut down the system and then short JBT1 to clear the CMOS. 1. CMOS Clear JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 36 Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode 1. Manufacturing Mode JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 37 Pins 1-2 Reset (Default) Pins 2-3 Open Disabled 1. Watch Dog JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW9 SRW5 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 38: Led Indicator

    Blinking Red Power or Fan Failure 1. System Overheat, Power or Fan Failure LED JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 39 LED Color Definition Blinking BMC Normal Green 1. BMC Heartbeat LED JKVM1 USB0/1 M.2-H M.2-H JRK1 SRW10 SRW6 BMC_HB_LED1 JTPM1 SRW11 SRW7 JWD1 SRW12 SRW8 JPME2 SRW5 SRW9 JBT1 S/N LABEL X11SDD-8C-F REV:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA FAN1 JPWR1 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 41: System Boot Failure

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one). System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1.

  • Page 42: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F 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 2-6 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.
  • Page 43 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 the 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 44: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.

  • Page 46: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 47: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 48: Introduction

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SDD 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 49: 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 X11SDD BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 50 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the speed of the memory installed in the system.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error This feature forces 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 53 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio • Processor Min Ratio • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM •...
  • Page 54 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: BIOS SpeedStep (Pstates) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disable and Enable. EIST PSD Function This feature allows the user to choose between Hardware and Software to control the processor's frequency and performance (P-state).
  • Page 56 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Select Enable to use Enhanced Halt State technology, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by reducing its clock cycle and voltage during a Halt state. The options are Disable and Enable. Package C State Control Package C State This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C State package register.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: BIOS Data Scrambling for DDR4 Use this feature to enable or disable data scrambling support for DDR4. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable. tCCD_L Relaxation Select Auto to get TCDD settings from SPD (Serial Presence Detect) and implement into memory RC code to improve system reliability.
  • Page 58 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Mirror Mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy and consequently reducing the memory capacity by half. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM. UEFI ARM Mirror Select Enable to support the UEFI-based address range mirroring with setup option.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS Patrol Scrub Interval This feature allows the user to decide how many hours the system should wait before the next complete patrol scrub is performed. Use the keyboard to enter a value from 0-24. The default setting is 24. IIO Configuration ...
  • Page 60 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual IOAT Configuration  Disable TPH Transparent Huge Pages (TPH) is a Linux memory management system that enables communication in larger blocks (pages). Enabling this feature will increase perfor- mance. The options are No and Yes. Prioritize TPH Use this feature to enable Prioritize TPH support.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Use this feature to maintain setting coherency between processors or other devices. Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.  Intel®...
  • Page 62 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual MemBar2 size Use this feature to set up the VMD config BAR size. The default value is 20. MemBar2 attribute Use this feature to set up the VMD config BAR attribute. The options are 32-bit non- prefetchable, 64-bit non-prefetchable, and 64-bit prefetchable.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS MemBar2 attribute Use this feature to set up the VMD config BAR attribute. The options are 32-bit non- prefetchable, 64-bit non-prefetchable, and 64-bit prefetchable. VMD Config for PStack2 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack2 Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 64 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual II0-PCIE Express GLobal Options PCI-E Hot Plug Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCI-E devices. The options are Disable, Enable, Auto, and Manual. PCI-E Completion Timeout (Global) Disable Use this feature to enable PCI-E Completion Timeout support for electric tuning. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Server ME Configuration  The following General ME Configuration will display: • Oper. Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 • Current State • Error Code SATA Configuration ...
  • Page 66 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Hot Plug Set this feature to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA HDD Unlock This feature allows the user to remove any password-protected SATA disk drives. The options are Disable and Enable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
  • Page 68 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual MMIO High Granularity Size Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G. PCI PERR/SERR Support Use this feature to enable or disable the runtime event for PCI errors. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *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 70 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Super IO Configuration  Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2500 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 72 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Console Redirection Settings  COM2/SOL 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.
  • Page 74 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration: Console Redirection Settings  This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server.
  • Page 76 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual ACPI Settings NUMA Support (Available when the OS supports this feature) Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system perfor- mance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. WHEA Support This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the Windows 2008 (or a later version) operating system.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS SHA256 PCR Bank Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending operation Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity.
  • Page 78 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual  Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.  Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.  Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification. ...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS • Stepping • MicroCodeRev • PlatformID • CpuCoreFreq (MHz) • ActualCoreFreq (MHz)

  • Page 80: Ipmi

    Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 4.4 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision in your system. Status of BMC This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 82 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual VLAN This feature is configurable if the Update IPMI LAN Configuration feature is set to Yes. Use this feature to enable or disable the IPMI VLAN function. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature above is set to Enable, the VLAN feature below is available for configuration: VLAN Use this feature to select a value for VLAN ID.

  • Page 83: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 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 to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a user password.
  • Page 84 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F 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 Custom. *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 85 Chapter 4: BIOS  Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore all DBs to the default settings. The options are Yes and No. Secure Boot variable  Platform Key (PK) 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.
  • Page 86 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Update Select Yes to load a factory default db or No to load from a file on an external media. 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.

  • Page 87: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 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 88 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F 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 89: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 90 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual • 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 91: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature 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 92 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 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 93: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These error messages normally appear on the screen.

  • Page 94: Additional Bios Post Codes

    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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 99: Product Disposal

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

  • Page 100: 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 101: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 102 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F User's Manual 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 103 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 104 Super X11SDD-8C/18C-F 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 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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