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  • Page 1 X11SRi-IF USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SRi-IF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X11SRi-IF supports an Intel® Xeon® W (Socket R4) processor with up to 18 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 140W. Built with the Intel C422 chipset, the X11SRi-IF supports 4-channel, 4-DIMM DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory with speeds of up to 2666 MHz.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18...
  • Page 6 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Memory Support ........................31 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........32 DIMM Installation ......................33 DIMM Removal .........................33 2.6 Rear I/O Ports ........................34 2.7 Front Control Panel ......................38 2.8 Connectors .........................41 Power Connection ......................41 Headers ..........................43 2.9 Jumper Settings .........................47 How Jumpers Work ......................47...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4.4 Event Logs .........................87 4.5 IPMI ........................... 89 4.6 Security ..........................93 4.7 Boot ...........................96 4.8 Save & Exit .........................98 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................102 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................103 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................104 Product Disposal ......................106...

  • 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 in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SRi-IF Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail- able 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 X11SRi-IF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SRi-IF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JUIDB1 UID-LED JBT1 CTRL CTRL JNVME3 LAN1/2 LAN3 USB 0/1 (3.0) CLOSE 1st LED6301 OPEN 1st JTPM1 M.2-PCH JCOM1 JFP1 FAN3 FAN1 JPWR1 JPWR2 JPWR3 LED1 FAN2 I-SGPIO1 Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference JUIDB1 IPMI LAN USB 0/1 (3.0) UID-LED BT1 LAN1/2 JUIDB1 UID-LED JNVME3 JBT1 CTRL JBT1 CTRL JNVME3 JNVME2 LAN1/2 LAN3 USB 0/1 (3.0) JIPMB1 DIMMD1 JWD1 DIMMC1 JPME2 DIMMA1 CLOSE 1st DIMMB1 JPG1 LED6301 LED6301 OPEN 1st JOH1 JTPM1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watchdog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset) Description Status LED1 Onboard Power LED Solid Green: Power On LED6301 BMC Heartbeat LED...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Note: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. DIMM Size • Up to 64GB at 1.2V Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel PCH C422 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Motherboard Features BIOS • 256Mb AMI BIOS SPI Flash UEFI BIOS ® • ACPI 6.2, Plug and Play (PnP), SPI dual speed support, and SMBIOS 3.0 or later Power Management • ACPI power management • Power button override mechanism •...
  • Page 15 ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/ products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf Note 4: If you purchase a Supermicro Out of Band (OOB) software license key (Supermicro P/N: SFT-OOB-LIC), please do not change the IPMI MAC address. Once you change the IPMI MAC address, the license will be invalid.
  • Page 16 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. Refer to the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Intel C422 chipset, the X11SRi-IF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 14nm Process Technology, the X11SRi-IF dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.

  • Page 18: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI. Environmental Temperature Control System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. Warning: The X11SRi-IF motherboard accommodates an 8-pin ATX power supply. To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, be sure to connect the power supply using the 8-pin power connector (JPWR1) on the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    4. Refer to Section 2.7 Front Control Panel for detailed PIN definition. 5. The devices of SATA or NVMe can be extended via a specific Supermicro cable. Refer to the table below and contact Supuermicro for more detailed information. Cable List...

  • Page 21: Static-Sensitive Devices

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Installation

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 2.3 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 23 Note 3: Before assembling the motherboard, pay attention to the location of mounting holes. Please select the chassis which fits the mounting hole locations of this motherboard. Refer to the illustration below for the location details. X11SRi-IF...

  • Page 24: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 25: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing a CPU 1. There are two load levers on the LGA 2066 socket. To open the socket cover, press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st".
  • Page 26 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on load Pull lever away from socket lever "Close 1st" 3. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently push down on the "Open 1st" lever to open the load plate.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. To avoid damaging the CPU or socket, do not drop the CPU onto the socket, move it horizontally or vertically, or rub it against the socket pins.
  • Page 28 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the "Close 1st" lever first, then lock the "Open 1st" lever second. Gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. Gently close the load plate Push down and lock the lever labeled "Close 1st"...

  • Page 29: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

  • Page 30: Removing The Cpu And The Heatsink

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Removing the CPU and the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 31: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SRi-IF supports up to 128GB of RDIMM and 256GB of LRDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666 MHz in four memory slots. Refer to the tables below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 32: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • Always use DDR4 memory of the same type, size, and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 33: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation JUIDB1 UID-LED JBT1 CTRL CTRL 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs JNVME3 LAN1/2 LAN3 USB 0/1 (3.0) into the memory slots based on the recommended DIMM population table on CLOSE 1st page LED6301 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

  • Page 34: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 2.6 Rear I/O Ports Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. JUIDB1 UID-LED JBT1 CTRL CTRL JNVME3 LAN1/2 LAN3 USB 0/1 (3.0)
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN3 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the layout below for the location. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/USB1) located on the I/O back panel. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 36 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN port (LAN3) is located above the USB0/USB1 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to Section 2.10 LED Indicators...
  • Page 37 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. Front Control Panel UID Switch Pin Definitions...

  • Page 38: Front Control Panel

    JFP1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with a Supermicro chassis. Refer to the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JFP1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - refer to Chapter 4).
  • Page 40 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual HDD_LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JFP1. Attach a cable to pin 6 to show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. HDD LED...

  • Page 41: Connectors

    Required Connection NVMe Connector The X11SRi-IF motherboard supports two Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) connectors (JNVME2 and JNVME3) that provide connections for devices like solid state drives. JNVME2 is a dual-function connector designed for SATA 3.0 or NVMe (PCI-E 3.0 x4). By default, JNVME2 is set to SATA x4 and selectable in the BIOS menu.
  • Page 42 Definition M.2-PCH Slot The X11SRi-IF motherboard has one M.2-PCH slot that is located on the bottom side of the motherboard. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCI-E. The M.2-PCH slot on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in 2280 form factor only.

  • Page 43: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are three 4-pin fan headers (FAN1, FAN2, and FAN3) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fan headers. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fan headers only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 44 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual SGPIO Header There is a Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1) header located on the motherboard. Refer to the tables below for more information. SGPIO Header I-SGPIO Header 1 Pin Definitions I-SGPIO1 JNVME2 Pin# Definition Pin#...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Buzzer The Onboard Buzzer is used to provide audible indicators for various beep codes. By default, pins 1-2 of JD1 are closed with a cap, which enables the use of this buzzer. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Onboard Buzzer Pin Definitions Pin#...

  • Page 46: Chassis Intrusion

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.

  • Page 47: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 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. Refer to the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 48 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Watchdog Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

  • Page 49: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.10 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information.
  • Page 50 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual IPMI LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 and LAN2, an IPMI LAN port (LAN3) is also located on the I/O back panel. The amber LED on the left indicates activity, while the LED on the right indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11SRi-IF 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 53: No Video

    1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMMs are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the memory compatibility chart posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.) 2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

  • Page 54: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions given in Section 2.5 in Chapter 2. 6. Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM population tables listed in Section 2.5...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following: 1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD. 2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working properly.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11SRi-IF 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(s). 2. Remove the battery cable from the BT1 header on the motherboard.

  • Page 59: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 61: Main Setup

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to this screen by selecting the Main tab at the top of the screen. The Main setup screen is shown below and the following features will be displayed: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time.
  • Page 62 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Supermicro X11SRi-IF BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. Build Date This feature displays the date of when the BIOS ROM version used in the system was built.

  • Page 63: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu and press <Enter> to access the submenu features: Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 64 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Option ROM Messages This feature controls the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

  • Page 65: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss.
  • Page 66 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • L3 Cache RAM • Processor 0 Version Hyper-Threading (ALL) (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enable to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enable. The options are Enable and Disable.

  • Page 68: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control  This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings: 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.

  • Page 69: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 70 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Custom Refresh Enable Use this feature to enable a custom memory controller refresh rate. The options are Disable and Enable. MC BGF Threshold Use the HA to MC BGF threshold feature to schedule MC requests in bypass condition.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrub is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this feature is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.
  • Page 72 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual PCI-E Port Link Max This feature displays the PCI-E Link maximum value. PCI-E Port Link Speed This feature displays the current PCI-E Link Speed. PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device specified by to the user to enhance system performance.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 74 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Posted Interrupt Use this feature to enable VT_D Posted Interrupt. The options are Enable and Disable. 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.

  • Page 75: South Bridge

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable Use this feature to enable PCI-E Completion Timeout support for electric tuning. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port. South Bridge  The following USB information will display: • USB Module Version •...

  • Page 76: Acpi Settings

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Port 0~3 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. Port 0~3 Spin Up Device When this feature is disabled, all drives will spin up at boot.

  • Page 77: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.

  • Page 78: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Serial Port 2 Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the settings of Serial Port 2. Serial Port 2 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 part specified by the user.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 80 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400. Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 82 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port Use this feature to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 and COM2/SOL. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency Management...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

  • Page 84: Network Stack Configuration

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Onboard Video Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Do not launch, EFI, and Legacy. Onboard Storage Use this feature to select the Onboard Storage ROM type. The options are Do not launch, EFI, and Legacy.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PXE Boot Wait Time Use this feature to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0. Media Detect Count Use this feature to specify the number of times media will be checked.
  • Page 86 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual RAM Disk Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the RAM disks installed in the system. Disk Memory Type This feature specifies the type of memory that is available for you to create a RAM disk. The options are Boot Service Data and Reserved.

  • Page 87: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the chang- es to take effect. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during...

  • Page 88: View Smbios Event Log

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 89: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the chang- es to take effect.

  • Page 90: Bmc Network Configuration

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Update IPMI LAN Configuration Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot. The options are No and Yes. *If the feature above is set to Yes, the following features will become available for configuration: IPMI LAN Selection This feature displays the the type of the IPMI LAN.
  • Page 92 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Configure IPV6 Support Use this feature to display configuration settings for IPv6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following feature will become available for configuration: Configuration Address Source This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer.

  • Page 93: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press <Enter> to create a new or change an existing Administrator Password. User Password Press <Enter> to create a new or change an existing User Password. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 94 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. The options are Standard and Custom.  Restore Factory Keys Use this feature to reset the content of all UEFI Secure Boot key databases to their manufacturer default values.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI 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) This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Plat- form Key for the system.

  • Page 96: Boot

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot settings. Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.

  • Page 97: Delete Boot Option

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. The options are Select one to Delete and UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell.

  • Page 98: Save & Exit

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure 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 configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & 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 Save &...

  • Page 100: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot up process.
  • Page 101 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 102: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is 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 directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 106: Product Disposal

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all na- tional 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 107: 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 108: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose.
  • Page 109 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 110 Super X11SRi-IF User's Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 111 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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