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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SCW-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • 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 SATA 3.0 and dual 1GbE LAN ports, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header, and dual M.2 connectors with Intel Optane Memory support. The X11SCW-F is optimized for high- performance computing that address the needs of next generation server applications. This motherboard is the perfect solution for storage servers, network appliance, telecommuting, and media-transcoding.
  • Page 4 Super X11SCW-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

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual DIMM Installation ......................31 DIMM Removal .........................31 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................32 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................37 2.7 Connectors .........................42 Power Connections ......................42 Headers ..........................44 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................52 How Jumpers Work ......................52 2.9 LED Indicators ........................55 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................58...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4.7 Boot ..........................101 4.8 Save & Exit ........................105 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................107 Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................109 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................110 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery D.1 Overview ...........................114 D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................114...

  • 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. X11SCW-F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SCW-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 USB6/7 IPMI_LAN (3.1) LAN1 LAN2 USB0/1 LEDM1 Intel ASpeed i210 AST2500 SRW8 SRW9 LEDEC2 JBT1 22110 22110 SRW2 SRW3 Intel 2280 2280 C246 SRW1 SRW4 2260...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference USB6/7 (3.1) JPG1 COM1 IPMI_LAN JWD1 LAN1 USB0/1 LAN2 JIPMB1 JUIDB1 COM1 JPME2 USB6/7 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 COM2 (3.1) LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 LEDM1 JSXB1A Intel ASpeed i210 JSXB2 USB2/3 AST2500 JPL1 JPL2 SRW8 SRW9 JBT1 LEDEC2 JBT1 LEDEC2 22110...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1, JPL2 LAN1, LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description M.2 Slot for PCI-E 3.0 x4 or SATA 3.0 M.2-H_1 (Supports M-Key 2260 / 2280 / 22110 FF and Intel Optane Memory) M.2 Slot for PCI-E 3.0 x4 M.2-P_2 (Supports M-Key 2260 / 2280 / 22110 FF and Intel Optane Memory) JSXB1A, JSXB1B, SMC-Proprietary WIO_L (Left) Add-On Card Slot JSXB1C...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Supports an Intel Xeon E-2200/2100, 9th/8th Generation Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron (Socket H4 - LGA 1151) series processor with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 95W and eight cores Memory •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the back I/O panel (USB0/1) • Two (2) USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports on the back I/O panel (USB6/7) • Two (2) front accessible USB 2.0 headers with two (2) USB connections each (USB2/3, USB4/5) •...
  • Page 16 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/. Note 3: Starting in 2020, Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password that can be found on a label on the motherboard. For products shipped before 2020, the manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. C246 System Block Diagram IMVP 8 #B-1 6 PHASE for Vcore #B-0 #A-1 #A-0 PCI-E X16 8.0 Gb/S Skt-H4 SXB1 PCIe 3.0 x16 #0-15 LGA1151 DMI3 DMI3 x4 PCI-E X4 8.0 Gb/S PCIe3.0 x4 (in x16) SXB2 #1/2/3/4 PCI-E X1 2.5 Gb/S...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    The X11SCW-F offers maximum I/O flexibility and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture and is ideal for storage servers, network appliance, telecommuting, and media- transcoding.

  • Page 19: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X11SCW-F motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • 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 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 X11SCW-F User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 23: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 24: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket and none of the socket pins are bent. If they are, contact your retailer. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA 1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever down to release the load plate from its locking position.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1. Holding the CPU by the edges with your thumb and index finger, align the triangle on the CPU with the triangle on the socket.

  • Page 26: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 & #2, then #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90° clockwise.

  • Page 28: Removing The Heatsink

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 29: Memory Support And Installation

    DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11SCW-F supports up to 128GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory (2-DIMM per channel) with speeds of up to 2666MHz in four memory slots. Refer to the tables below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 30: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first. • 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 31: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation COM1 USB6/7 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs IPMI_LAN (3.1) LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 LEDM1 Intel ASpeed i210 into the memory slots based on the AST2500 SRW8 SRW9 recommended DIMM population table on LEDEC2 JBT1 22110 22110 page 29.

  • Page 32: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. COM1 USB6/7 IPMI_LAN (3.1) LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 LEDM1 Intel ASpeed i210 AST2500...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation COM Port There is one COM port (COM1) on the back I/O panel and one COM header (COM2) on the motherboard. The COM port and header provide serial communication support. COM Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to LAN2 on the back I/O panel.
  • Page 34 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the back I/O panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above USB0/1. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB6/7) located on the back I/O panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3, USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.1 Gen 2 header (USB9/10).
  • Page 36 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at JUIDB1, which is next to the VGA port on the back panel. The UID LED (LE1) is located next to the UID switch.

  • Page 37: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 38 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail Ovearheat/Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 40 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The primary 24-pin power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. An 8-pin (JPWR2) processor power connector must also be connected to your power supply.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation 8-Pin Power Connector JPWR2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power supply. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 5 - 8 +12V...

  • Page 44: Headers

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 ~ FAN6) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 45 Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 46 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation SGPIO Headers There are two Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1, I-SGPIO2) headers located on the motherboard. The SGPIO headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the back panel. SGPIO Header I-SGPIO 1/2 Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 48 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 4-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Buzzer The Onboard Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indicators for various beep codes. By default, pins 6-7 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 50 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Header The Power System Management Bus (I C) connector (JPI C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMBus Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation SATA Ports The X11SCW-F has six SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA2 ~ I-SATA7) supported by the Intel C246 chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Installation ME Manufacturing Mode Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal.
  • Page 54 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Watchdog Timer 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. The Watchdog must also be enabled in the BIOS.

  • Page 55: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1, LAN 2) are located on the back I/O panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 56 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual IPMI LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 and LAN2, an IPMI LAN is also located on the back I/O panel. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR 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 58: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11SCW-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 59: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on, but there is no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are detected. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. 3.

  • Page 60: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11SCW-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 Chapter 2 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 62: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please follow the steps below. Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro sells motherboards through various 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 63: Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • Page 64: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11SCW-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. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 65: 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/ RmaForm This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 66: Chapter 4 Bios

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 67: 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 X11SCW-F BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 68 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual EC Version This item displays the Embedded Controller version. Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 69: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: 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 70 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by the system BIOS.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Type • CPU Signature • Microcode Revision • CPU Speed • L1 Data Cache • L1 Instruction Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache • L4 Cache • •...
  • Page 72 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Use this feature to enable the Vanderpool Technology. This technology allows the system to run several operating systems simultaneously. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When All is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Monitor/Mwait Select Enabled to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor instructions monitor a region of memory for writes, while MWait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the moni- tored region begins to write. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-States C-State architecture, a processor power management platform developed by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to...
  • Page 74 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion. System Agent (SA) Configuration The following information is displayed: • SA PCIe Code Version • VT-d  Memory Configuration • Memory RC Version •...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code (MRC). The options are Disabled and Enabled. REFRESH_2X_MODE Use this feature to select the memory controller 2x refresh rate mode. The options are Disabled, 1- Enabled for WARM or HOT, and 2- Enabled HOT only.
  • Page 76 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Power Limit Scale Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value. The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x. Physical Slot Number Use this feature to set the physical slot number attached to this port. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the setting to a value between 0-8191.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS PCH-IO Configuration  PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) state on the System Agent (SA) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto. Peer Memory Write Enable Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write.
  • Page 78 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Super IO Configuration  The following Super IO information will display: • Super IO Chip AST2500 Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial Over LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 80 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual COM1 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.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS COM2/SOL Console Redirection Settings 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. COM2/SOL Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 82 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual COM2/SOL Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. COM2/SOL Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) EMS Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following settings will become available for configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the...
  • Page 84 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual SATA and RSTe Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following features: SATA Controller(s) This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 3 SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 86 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Native ASPM Select Enabled for the operating system to control the Active State Power Management (ASPM). Select Disabled for the BIOS to control the ASPM. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled. USB Configuration  The following USB items will be displayed: •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. Disabled. The options are Enable and SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 88 The default setting is 1. Trusted Computing  The X11SCW-F supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected: • Firmware Version •...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enable, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect.
  • Page 90 TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both versions. The options are TPM 1.2, TPM 2.0, and Auto. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality, and integrity of data stored or created on the system.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS iSCSI Configuration  This submenu is available for configuration when "Network Stack" is enabled under the sub- menu, "PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration". iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following features.

  • Page 92: Event Logs

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This feature 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 94: Ipmi

    Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 96 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 97: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 98 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.  Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS  Key Exchange Keys Update Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. Select No to load the KEK from a file.
  • Page 100 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual  OsRecovery Signature This feature uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b.

  • Page 101: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot settings. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to indicate 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 102 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #5 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Option #9 • Dual Boot Option #10 • Dual Boot Option #11 •...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS Path for Boot Option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi. Boot Option File Path Use this feature to specify the file path for the new boot option. Create Use this feature to set the name and the file path of the new boot option.
  • Page 104 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual  UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. • Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities  This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices.

  • Page 105: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 feature to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 106 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Save &...

  • Page 107: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 108 When the 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 109: 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 110: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.2 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 111: 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 112 Super X11SCW-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 113 Appendix C: 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 114: 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 115: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com. 2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file [BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS...
  • Page 116 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, 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 117 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions. 8.
  • Page 118 Super X11SCW-F User's Manual 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier in Step 2. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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