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Page 1 X11DPX-T USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
Page 3 About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DPX-T motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DPX-T motherboard supports dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of up to 205W and three UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) links of up to 10.4 GT/s (Note 1 below).
Page 4 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Appendix E explains Intel VROC RAID settings. Appendix F describes secure boot settings. Appendix G states iSCSI settings. Appendix H provides Network Interface Card (NIC) settings.
Page 5 Contacting Supermicro 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 6: Table Of Contents
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Quick Reference .......................12 Quick Reference Table ......................13 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.1 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................19 1.2 Special Features ........................20 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................20 1.3 System Health Monitoring ....................20 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................21...
Page 7 Table of Contents Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ....................30 Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation ................31 Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket .............31 Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............32 Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard .......33 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................34 Memory Support ........................34...
Page 8 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................78 4.4 Event Logs ........................157 4.5 IPMI ..........................159 4.6 Security ..........................162 4.7 Boot ..........................165 4.8 Save & Exit ........................167 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................171 B.2 Driver Installation ......................173...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro motherboards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. The X11DPX-T motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro-proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
Page 10 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Figure 1-1. X11DPX-T Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X11DPX-T Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LED2 JUIDB1 COM1 (UID-LED) (UID) USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 DESIGNED IN USA FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 JNCSI1 CPU2...
Page 12: Quick Reference
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Quick Reference IPMI_LAN JUIDB1 CPU2 SLOT8 LAN1 LED2 CPU1 SLOT2 CPU2 SLOT6 COM1 CPU2 SLOT9 LAN2 USB 0/1 LEDBMC DESIGNED IN USA JNCSI1 FANC FAND COM2 X11DPX-T CTRL FAN4 REV:1.01A FAN3 JPTG1 USB 4/5 (3.0) JRK1...
Page 13: Quick Reference Table
JNVI2C1 the NVMe Add-on Card on PCIe Slot9 (an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required; available for a Supermicro complete system only) NVMe SMBus (I C) headers used for PCIe hot-plug SMBus clock & data connections, and for...
Page 14 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Connector Description LAN1, LAN2 LAN Ports PCIe M.2 Connector (small form factor devices and other portable devices for high speed NVMe M.2 CONNECTOR SSDs) S-SATA0, S-SATA1 SATA 3.0 Ports with Power-pin Built-in w/support of SuperDOM (Disk-On-Module)
Page 15: Motherboard Features
Dual Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with three Intel UltraPath Interconnect (UPI) links of up to 10.4 GT/s Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Memory •...
Page 16 Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (Available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used. See the note on page 22.) •...
Page 17 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 18 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram 16GB/s 16GB/s JPCIE9 Slot 9 JPCIE5 Slot 5 PCIE 3.0 x8 PCIE 3.0 x8 ASMedia Switch VCCP1&2 12v VR13 JPCIE10 Slot 10 JPCIE6 Slot 6 ASM1480 6+1 PHASE PCIE 3.0 x8 PCIE 3.0 x16...
Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview
1.1 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series processors with the Intel C621 chipset, the X11DPX-T motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.
Page 20: Special Features
Note: Support for 2933MHz memory and DCPMM memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 1.2 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPX-T motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring.
Page 21: Onboard Voltage Monitors
ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information on OS support, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com.
Page 22: Power Supply
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 1.5 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. 1.6 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard.
Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...
Page 24: Motherboard Installation
Super X11DPX-T 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 25: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis if needed. 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 26: Processor And Heatsink Installation
CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.
Page 27: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly
Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1. Intel Processor 2.
Page 28: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip 3.
Page 29: Attaching The Processor To The Narrow Processor Clip To Create The Processor Package Assembly
Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip.
Page 30: Attaching The Processor Package Assembly To The Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).
Page 31: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.
Page 32: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 29 or page 30, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.
Page 33: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) From The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 2.
Page 34: Memory Support And Installation
DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11DPX-T supports up to 4TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), or up to 2TB of Load Registered DIMM (LRDIMM), with speeds of 2933*/2666/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz modules in 16 memory slots.
Page 35: Ddr4 Memory Support For Intel Xeon Scalable-Sp Processors
2933 Notes: 1. 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per-channel (2DPC) configuration can be achieved by using memory purchased from Supermicro. 2. Support for 2933MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 3. 16Gb-based memory modules are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only.
Page 36: Dimm Population Guidelines For Optimal Performance
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels...
Page 37: Dimm Population Table
Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Table Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the Motherboard Using Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboard w/16 DIMM Slots Onboard...
Page 38 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Memory Rank Sparing Tables Dual Rank Memory Rank Sparing (16GB DIMM) Memory Population Total RAM Detected One Rank Configuration Two Rank Configuration A1+B1 16GB 16GB A1+B1+C1 24GB 24GB A1+B1+C1+D1 32GB 32GB A1+B1+C1+D1+E1 40GB 40GB A1+B1+C1+D1+E1+F1 49GB...
Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation DCPMM Memory Population Tables for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMC1 Channel Config.
Page 40: Dimm Installation
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual DIMM Installation DESIGNED IN USA 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMM A1. For the system to work properly, CPU2 please use memory modules of the same...
Page 41: Rear I/O Ports
Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. DESIGNED IN USA X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A CPU2 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 IPMI CODE BAR CODE...
Page 42 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual VGA Port One VGA port is located next to LAN Port 2 on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. Serial Port There is one COM port (COM1) on the I/O back panel and one COM header (COM2) on the motherboard.
Page 43 LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 DESIGNED IN USA 2. USB 2/3 FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 3. USB 4/5 (USB 3.0) JNCSI1 4. USB 6/7 (USB 3.0) 5. Type A USB 8 (USB 3.0) CPU2...
Page 44 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A rear Unit Identifier (UID) switch (JUIDB1) and an rear LED Indicator (LED2) are located on the rear side of the system. The front UID LED is located on Pin 7 of the Front Control Panel (JF1).
Page 45: 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 46 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Ground Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pin 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pin 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Page 48 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Page 49: Connectors
(UID-LED) (UID) USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 DESIGNED IN USA (Required) FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 2. 8-pin Processor PWR JNCSI1 (JPWR2) (Required) 3. 8-pin Processor PWR CPU2 (JPWR3) (Required) S-UM12 JWD1 4.
Page 50: Headers
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are eight fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via the BMC (or by IPMI). Use 4-pin fan headers for fan speed control support.
Page 51 1. S-SGPIO COM1 (UID-LED) (UID) USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 DESIGNED IN USA 2. JSD1 FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 3. JSD2 JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR...
Page 52 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from SMCI (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
Page 53 1. BMC External I (UID-LED) (UID) COM1 LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN Header DESIGNED IN USA FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 2. Power SMB Header JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR...
Page 54 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DPX-T has eight I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~3, I-SATA4~7), which are supported by the Intel C621 chipset. In addition, it also has two S-SATA 3.0 ports (S-SATA0/S-SATA1) that are supported by the Intel SCU. S-SATA0/S-SATA1 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables.
Page 55 1. VROC RAID Key Header COM1 (UID-LED) (UID) LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN DESIGNED IN USA FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR JPI2C1...
Page 56 C2), used for PCIe SMBus clock and data connections, provide hot-plug support via a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable installed. Also, JNVI C1 and JNVI C2 are VPP headers for NVMe add-on cards.
Page 57 1. Standby Power (UID-LED) (UID) USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 DESIGNED IN USA 2. PCIe M.2 Connector FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR...
Page 58 (BMC) and a Network Interface Controller (NIC) for remote management. For the network sideband interface to work properly, you will need to use a NIC add-on card that supports NC-SI and also need to have a special cable. Please contact Supermicro at www.supermicro.
Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation Inlet Sensor Header This header (JSEN1) allows BMC to monitor thermal inlet temperature. A special module is required. Please contact Supermicro at www.supermicro.com to purchase the module for this header. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Page 60: Jumper Settings
Super X11DPX-T 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 61 1. Watch Dog (UID-LED) (UID) COM1 LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN DESIGNED IN USA 2. CMOS Clear FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR JPI2C1...
Page 62 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. See the table below for jumper settings.
Page 63 1. 10Gb LAN1/LAN2 Enable/ COM1 (UID-LED) (UID) LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN Disable DESIGNED IN USA FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR JPI2C1...
Page 64: Led Indicators
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators IPMI-Dedicated LAN LEDs A dedicated IPMI LAN is also included on the motherboard. The amber LED on the right of the IPMI LAN port indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
Page 65 (UID-LED) (UID) COM1 LEDBMC LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 0/1 IPMI_LAN DESIGNED IN USA 2. BMC Heartbeat LED FANC FAND USB 4/5 (3.0) FAN4 X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01A FAN3 3. UID LED JNCSI1 CPU2 S-UM12 JWD1 JSEN1 BIOS LICENSE JSTBY1 M.2 CONNECTOR...
Page 66: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.
Page 67 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.
Page 68 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.5 details on recommended power supplies.
Page 69 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.
Page 70: Technical Support Procedures
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
Page 71: Battery Removal And Installation
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.3 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 72: Frequently Asked Questions
BIOS under UEFI Shell. 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 73 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell? Note: We do not recommend that you update your BIOS if you are not experiencing a BIOS-related problem. If you need to update your BIOS, please follow the steps below to properly update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.
Page 74: Returning Merchandise For Service
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service is rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Page 75: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios
UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11DPX-T 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 76: Main Setup
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 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 the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Page 78: Advanced Setup Configurations
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an incorrect DRAM frequency, or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response 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 80 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
Page 82 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Extended APIC (Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) Select Enable to use the extended APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Control) support to enhance power management. The options are Disable and Enable. AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security.
Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State Use this feature to enable the autonomous core C-State control. The options are Dis- able and Enable. CPU C6 report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system.
Page 84 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual UPI Configuration  UPI Configuration The following information will be displayed: • Number of CPU • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit •...
Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PPR Type Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4 Technology. PPR provides additional spare capacity within a DDR4 DRAM module that is used to replace faulty cell areas detected during system boot. PPR offers two types of memory repairs. Soft Post Package Repair (sPPR) provides a quick, temporary fix on a raw element in a bank group of a DDR4 DRAM device, while hard Post Package Repair (hPPR) will take a longer time to provide permanent repair on a raw element.
Page 86 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Mirror Mode Use this feature to select the mirror mode. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM. If this feature is set to Mirror Mode 1LM or Mirror Mode 2LM, the available memory capacity will be reduced by 50 percent.
Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IIO Configuration  IIO Configuration EV DFX Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a proces- sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable. CPU1 Configuration ...
Page 88 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x16  Link Speed Use this feature to select the link speed for the PCIe port. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU2 Configuration  IOU0 (IIO PCIe Br1) This feature configures the PCIe port Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto. IOU1 (IIO PCIe Br2) This feature configures the PCIe port Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user.
Page 90 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual PCI-E Port Link Status PCI-E Port Link Max PCI-E Port Link Speed PCI-E Port Clocking The options are Distinct and Common. If this item is set to Distinct, this component and the component at the opposite end of the Link are operating with separate refer- ence clock sources.
Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS (Intel® IO Acceleration) IOAT Configuration  Disable TPH Select Yes to deactivate TLP Processing Hint support. The options are No and Yes. Prioritize TPH Use this feature to enable the prioritize TPH support. The options are Enable and Disable.
Page 92 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel® VMD technology  This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Technology.
Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable the hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D. The op- tions are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack2 Intel®...
Page 94 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual *If the feature "Intel VMD for Volume Management Device" is set to Enable, the following features will be available: CPU2 SLOT8 PCI-E 3.0 x16 VMD (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this de- vice.
Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. XHCI Hand-off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off.
Page 96 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual SATA HDD Unlock Select Enable to unlock the HDD password. The options are Disable and Enable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy. SATA Port 0~ Port 7 This feature displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port.
Page 98 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual *If the feature, Configure sSATA as, is set to AHCI, the following features will become available for user's configuration: sSATA Port 0~ Port 5 This feature displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port.
Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Spin Up Device (sSATA Port 0~ Port 5) On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this feature to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disable and Enable. sSATA Device Type (sSATA Port 0~ Port 5) 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.
Page 100 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual MMCFG Base Use this feature to select the default value for the PCI MMIO (Memory-Mapped IO) base address. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G, and 3G. NVMe Firmware Source Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support.
Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Network Stack Configuration  Network Stack Select Enabled to enable UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for user's configuration: Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 PXE boot support.
Page 102 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Page 104 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are 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 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
Page 106 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 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. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Page 108 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed ...
Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PH Randomization Use this feature to disable or enable Platform Hierarchy Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality, and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support.
Page 110 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Commit Changes and Exit  Select this feature to keep the changes you have made and exit from the system. Discard Changes and Exit  Select this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system.
Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMMs This feature configures and displays the information of a selected DCPMM. Select a specific DIMM to view more information. DIMMs on socket 0x0000: DIMM ID 0x0001 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below.
Page 112 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMMA2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid Manufacturing date...
Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation ARS status [Completed] Overwrite DIMM status [Not started] Last shutdown time...
Page 114 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x0101 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below.
Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMMD2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid 1 Manufacturing date 18-37 Manufacturing location...
Page 116 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation ARS status [Completed]...
Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x0011 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00000B34 DIMM handle...
Page 118 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMMB2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid 1...
Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation ARS status [Completed] Overwrite DIMM status [Not started] Last shutdown time...
Page 120 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x0111 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below.
Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMME2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid Manufacturing date 18-37 Manufacturing location 0xA2...
Page 122 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation ARS status [Completed]...
Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x0021 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below.
Page 124 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMMC2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid...
Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation ARS status [Completed] Overwrite DIMM status...
Page 126 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x0121 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed.
Page 127 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMMF2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid Manufacturing date 18-37 Manufacturing location...
Page 128 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation...
Page 129 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMMs on socket 0x0001: DIMM ID 0x1001 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below.
Page 130 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Serial number 0x0000111C Part number NMA1XBD256GQS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P2-DIMMA2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable)
Page 131 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation...
Page 132 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Error injection enabled Media temperature injection enabled [0] Software triggers enabled [0] Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x1101...
Page 133 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the feature, Show more details +, is set to Enabled, the following will be displayed: Serial number 0x00001038 Part number NMA1XBD256GQS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator...
Page 134 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Memory capacity 252.0 GiB App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1...
Page 135 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Error injection enabled Media temperature injection enabled [0] Software triggers enabled [0] Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x1011 Press <Enter>...
Page 136 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual *If the feature, Show more details +, is set to Enabled, the following will be displayed: Serial number 0x00000AA5 Part number NMA1XBD256GQS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089...
Page 137 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation...
Page 138 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Media temperature injection enabled [0] Software triggers enabled [0] Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x1111...
Page 139 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the feature, Show more details +, is set to Enabled, the following will be displayed: Serial number 0x00000E3A Part number NMA1XBD256GQS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator...
Page 140 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1...
Page 141 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Media temperature injection enabled [0] Software triggers enabled [0] Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x1021 Press <Enter>...
Page 142 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual *If the feature, Show more details +, is set to Enabled, the following will be displayed: Serial number 0x0000118C Part number NMA1XBD256GQS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089...
Page 143 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation...
Page 144 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Media temperature injection enabled [0] Software triggers enabled [0] Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 DIMM ID 0x1121...
Page 145 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the feature, Show more details +, is set to Enabled, the following will be displayed: Serial number 0x00000B82 Part number NMA1XBD256GQS Socket Memory controller ID Vendor ID 0x8089 Device ID 0x5141 Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator...
Page 146 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual App Direct capacity Unconfigured capacity Inaccessible capacity Reserved capacity 465.2 MiB Peak power budget [mW] 20000 Avg power budget [mW] 15000 Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1...
Page 147 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Media temperature injection enabled [0] Software triggers enabled [0] Software triggers enabled details None Poison error injection counter 0 Poison error clear counter 0 Media temperature injection counter 0 Software triggers counter 0 Master Passphrase Enabled 0 Monitor health Current non-critical threshold status Controller temperature: within the non-critical threshold on all DIMMs.
Page 148 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual File: Press <Enter> and type in the file path relative to the root directory of the device contain- ing the new firmware image file, such as "\firmware\newFirmware.bin". Staged firmware version: N/A Update Back to main menu Configure security...
Page 149 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Regions Use this submenu to configure and display regions. Current configuration There are no regions defined in the system. Memory allocation goal configuration No goal configuration specified. Create goal config Use this submenu to create goal configuration of DIMM regions. Select the scope of the new region then set the desired sizes.
Page 150 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Namespaces Use this submenu to display, create, modify, and delete namespaces. Select a namespace to view more information. NamespaceID Name Health Status. 0x00000101 Healthy Use this feature to display details for or modify selected namespace. View details for or modify selected namespace.
Page 151 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create namespace Name Press <Enter> to type in a name of namespace. Region ID This feature displays the region ID on which to create namespace. Mode Use this feature to set namespace mode. The options are None and Sector. The op- tion, None, is for raw access only.
Page 152 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Unconfigured capacity: 0 TiB Inaccessible capacity: 0 TiB Reserved capacity: 5.4 GiB Back to main menu Diagnostics Perform diagnostic tests on DIMMS. Choose diagnostics type: Quick diagnostics Select Enabled to perform quick diagnostics test. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 153 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x1111 Select Enabled to enable the diagnostics procedure for this DIMM. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DIMM ID 0x0021 Select Enabled to enable the diagnostics procedure for this DIMM. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 154 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual State: Ok Message: The quick health check succeeded. TestName: Config State: Ok Message: The platform configuration check succeeded. TestName: Security State: Ok Message: The security check succeeded. TestName: FW State: Ok Message: The firmware consistency and settings check succeeded.
Page 155 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS App Direct granularity: This feature is to view and/or modify the minimum App Direct granularity per DIMM. The options are Recommended and 1. Back to main menu Driver Health This submenu displays the health status of the drivers and controllers as detected by the system.
Page 156 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Intel(R) Ethernet Controller 10 Gigabit X540-AT2 Healthy Controller 63f37398 Child 0 Healthy Intel(R) Ethernet Controller 10 Gigabit X540-AT2 Healthy Intel(R) PRO/1000 8.5.21 PCI-E Healthy...
Page 157: Event Logs
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure the 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 (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
Page 158 Super X11DPX-T 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 occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.
Page 159: Ipmi
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC 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 ...
Page 160 Super X11DPX-T 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 161 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).
Page 162: Security
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
Page 163 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot Use this feature to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot.
Page 164 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Key Exchange Keys (KEK)  Select Update to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select Append to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete.
Page 165: Boot
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. The default setting is DUAL. LEGACY to EFI support Use this feature to enable the EFI boot support.
Page 166 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 •...
Page 167: Save & Exit
Chapter 4: UEFI 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 option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
Page 168 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized 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 Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Page 169: 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 bootup process.
Page 170 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 171: Appendix B Software
USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
Page 172 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner.
Page 173: Driver Installation
Appendix B: Software Installation B.2 Driver Installation 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 (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.
Page 174: Superdoctor 5
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual B.3 SuperDoctor 5 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 175: Ipmi
When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.
Page 176 The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injury might occur. 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 177: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements
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 178 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要があります。警告本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。警告本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.
Page 179: 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 180: 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 181 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 182 Super X11DPX-T User Manual 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 Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions. 8. 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 183 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 from Step 2. 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.
Page 184: Appendix E Configuring Vroc Raid Settings
RAID settings. The E.3 section describes the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the lat- est updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.
Page 185 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 6. When the following screen displays, use the down arrow key to select Intel® VMD Technology and press <Enter> to enter the Intel VMD Technology submenu. 7. When the Intel VMD Technology submenu appears, it will display all the PCI slots that can be configured for VMD support on the screen.
Page 186 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual 13. Navigate to the Advanced tab. 14. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear showing that the feature "All Intel VMD Controllers"...
Page 187 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 15. Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and configure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system. Note : A single Intel VMD supported processor supplies 48 PCIe lanes and contains three Intel VMD controllers (domains).
Page 188: Configuring Raid Settings
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual E.2 Configuring RAID Settings Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu items, the following screen will appear. Please carefully follow the instructions listed in this section to configure RAID settings for your devices as desired.
Page 189 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Enter a Name for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the previous screen, use the arrow keys to select Name and press <Enter>, and the following screen will display. When the screen above displays, enter a unique name for the RAID volume.
Page 190 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Set the RAID Level for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, select RAID Level and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID level for the RAID volume that you've created.
Page 191 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Enabling RAID Spanned over VMD Controllers From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Enter RAID spanned over VMD Controllers and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter a desired setting for your RAID volume in the pop-up menu. The options are (not selected) and X (selected).
Page 192 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Select Disks for the RAID Volumes From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Select Disk: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set the features one by one to X to select...
Page 193 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Set Strip Size for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Strip Size: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. From the pop-up menu as shown above, select the desired RAID strip size for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
Page 194 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Set the Capacity (GB) for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Capacity (GB): and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter the desired RAID capacity (in GB) in the pop-up menu to set the capacity for your...
Page 195 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Create Volumes To finalize your RAID volume configuration, select Create Volume from the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the screen below. After selecting Create Volume, press <Enter>. The following screen will appear and display RAID volumes as shown below.
Page 196 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Display RAID Volumes For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. To Display RAID VOLUME Information When the screen above appears, press <Enter>. The RAID VOLUME INFO menu will appear...
Page 197 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Delete a RAID Volume On the RAID VOLUME INFO menu, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected. The following screen will appear to confirm if you want to delete the RAID Volume. Select Yes to delete the RAID Volume.
Page 198 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 196, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press <Enter> as shown below.
Page 199 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Turn on the Disk Locator LED Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen displays, select a non-RAID physical disk to turn on the disk locator LED to locate a selected device.
Page 200 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Mark a RAID Volume as Spare Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
Page 201 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that you want the selected device to be used as a spare device. The options are Yes and No. Note: A spare disk is used for automatic RAID volume rebuilds when status of failed, missing, or at risk is detected on the array disk.
Page 202 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To Mark a RAID Volume as a Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks for use as a journaling drive.
Page 203 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that the selected device is to be used as a journaling drive. The options are Yes and No. Note: RAID Write Hole (RWH) is a condition associated with a power/drive-failure/crash while writing to a RAID5 volume.
Page 204: Use Of Journaling Drive
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual E.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following section describes the use of a journaling drive for the RAID5 volume, which is a parity-based RAID. Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
Page 205 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages 202 and 203), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable. If no device has been set as a journaling drive, the options are Distributed PPL and Disable.
Page 206 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Step 3. Set the feature, RWH Policy, to Journaling Drive. Press <Enter> and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below. RWH JD Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 207 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press <Enter> to select the desired journaling drive from the option list of RWH JD. Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press <Enter>.
Page 208: Appendix F Secure Boot Settings
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Appendix F Secure Boot Settings Secure boot is a feature of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. The F.1, F.2, and F.3 sections provide instructions on how to enable the secure boot features. The F.4 section states Key Management settings.
Page 209: Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ Csm Support Features
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.2 Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ CSM Support Features Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Secure Boot and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear.
Page 210: Secure Boot Settings
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual F.3 Secure Boot Settings To have the secure boot support, be sure to follow the steps below (Step 1 ~ Step 4). Step 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard. Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed.
Page 211 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Step 2. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu.
Page 212 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Step 4. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Page 213: Key Management Settings
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.4 Key Management Settings The Key Management menu as shown below, which is available when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, allows the secure boot keys to be installed via the external device and be involved in the secure boot process.
Page 214 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Restore Factory Keys  Select and press Yes to restore factory default secure boot keys and key variables. Also, it will reset the system to the User mode. The options are Yes and No. Reset To Setup Mode (available when the System Mode is in User ...
Page 215 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Export Secure Boot variables  Use this feature to export NVRAM content of secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. Enroll Efi Image  This feature is to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into the Authorized Signature Data- base (DB) and to allow the image to run in the secure boot mode.
Page 216 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB (available when the system is not in Device  Guard Ready) Select and press Yes to remove Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the DB. The options are Yes and No. Restore DB defaults ...
Page 217 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings *Refer to the following settings for keys and signatures related to secure boot. Platform Key (PK)  The Platform Key (PK), which is pre-installed in firmware during manufacturing, provides full control of the secure boot key hierarchy. The options are Details, Export, Update, and Delete.
Page 218 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT for- matted USB flash drive. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Note: Refer to the right panel of the screen for the file formats accepted.
Page 219 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Update: Use the arrow keys to select Update. It is to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a file on the external device. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 220 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load PKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>.
Page 221 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
Page 222 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to clear the current PKs and reset the system to the Setup mode.
Page 223 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Key Exchange Key  The Key Exchange Key (KEK), which is held by the operating system vendor, can be updated by the holder of the PK and be used by secure boot to protect access to signa- tures databases.
Page 224 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load KEKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>. Refer...
Page 225 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter>. Navigate to Yes and press <Enter> to clear the current KEKs. Navigate to No and press <Enter> to delete only one certificate from the key database.
Page 226 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Authorized Signatures  Authorized Signature Database (DB) contains authorized signing certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Signatures. Select Export to save the cur- rent DB to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
Page 227 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Forbidden Signatures  Forbidden Signature Database (DBX), which is the inverse of DB, contains forbidden certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Forbidden Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBX to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
Page 228 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Authorized TimeStamps  Authorized Timestamp Database (DBT) is used to issue and check signed time stamp certificates. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Timestamps. Select Export to save the cur- rent DBT to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
Page 229 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings OsRecovery Signatures  OsRecovery Signatures Database (DBR) contains secure boot authorized recovery vari- ables. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of OsRecovery Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBR to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
Page 230: Appendix G Configuring Iscsi Settings
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Appendix G Configuring iSCSI Settings Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) is a protocol that defines how block-level data transports between the iSCSI initiator and iSCSI target over an Internet protocol (IP) network. The iSCSI initiator (client/host) enables a connection to the iSCSI target and initiates I/O requests.
Page 231 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI. Note: If Onboard LAN1 Option ROM is set to EFI, all features for onboard LAN op- tion ROM will be set to EFI by the EFI driver.
Page 232 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Ipv4 PXE Support/Ipv6 PXE Support To enable Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support, use the arrow keys to select and set Ipv4 PXE Support/ Ipv6 PXE Support to Enabled. Note: Enable both Ipv4 PXE Support and Ipv6 PXE Support to have iSCSI settings available.
Page 233: Configuring Iscsi Settings
Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings G.2 Configuring iSCSI Settings iSCSI Initiator Name Use this feature to enter the unique initiator name in iSCSI qualified name (IQN) format. Add an Attempt Use the arrow keys to select Add an Attempt.
Page 234 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Use the arrow keys to select the desired media access control address (MAC address), network interface card (NIC) port. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. iSCSI Attempt Name...
Page 235 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings iSCSI Mode Use this feature to set the iSCSI mode. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Enabled for MPIO. Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a feature that allows the system to route I/O through the available paths if the active path fails (be sure to have more than one physical path connected to the system).
Page 236 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Connection Retry Count The valid range is 0~16. Use this feature to enter the number of logon sessions allowed for the iSCSI initiator to restart with the iSCSI target if the first logon connection fails. Connection Establishing Timeout Use this feature to set the logon connection establishing timeout (in milliseconds).
Page 237 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings OUI-format ISID This feature displays the default ISID in OUI format. The value (in six bytes) is derived from the MAC address of the NIC port that you selected earlier. Configure ISID Press <Enter> to configure the ISID. The default value is derived from the last three bytes of the OUI-format ISID.
Page 238 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Enable DHCP Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI initiator. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: Set the feature, Enable DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI initiator IP address/subnet mask/gateway.
Page 239 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Initiator Subnet Mask (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator subnet mask. Gateway (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator gateway.
Page 240 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Get target info via DHCP (available when Enable DHCP is set to Enabled) Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI target. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note 1: Set the feature, Get target info via DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI target name/IP address/boot LUN.
Page 241 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Target Address Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI target IP address. Target Port This feature displays the iSCSI target port. Boot LUN Use this feature to enter the LUN ID of boot LUN.
Page 242 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Authentication Type Use this feature to set the authentication method. The options are CHAP and None. Note: Challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP) is a protocol used to verify the identity of the peer of a connection.
Page 243 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings CHAP Name (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI target. CHAP Secret (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI target.
Page 244 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual CHAP Status This feature displays the CHAP status. Reverse CHAP Name (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI initiator.
Page 245 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Reverse CHAP Secret (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI initiator. Reverse CHAP Status (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) This feature displays the reverse CHAP status.
Page 246 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Save Changes Use the arrow keys to select Save Changes and press <Enter> to save settings shown on the screen. Note: For the changes to take effect, save settings and restart the system. Back to Previous Page...
Page 247 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings The user will be returned to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration as shown below. Delete Attempts Use the arrow keys to select Delete Attempts. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 248 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Attempt 1 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 1. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Attempt 2 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 249 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Commit Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to save changes and return to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration. Discard Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to return to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration without any change.
Page 250 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
Page 251 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Change Attempt Order This feature is to change the Attempt order. Use arrow keys to select the desired Attempt, then <+/-> keys to move up/down the selected Attempt. For instance, move up the selected Attempt by using <+> key. Move down the selected Attempt by using <-> key. Commit Changes and Exit Press <Enter>...
Page 252: Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings
Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings The appendix describes settings of onboard Intel LAN devices via the BIOS Setup utility supported by the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) driver. H.1 Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Press <Del>...
Page 253: Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings
Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Onboard LAN1 Option ROM (available when NIC(s) is(are) detected by the system) Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI. Note : If Onboard LAN1 Option ROM is set to EFI, all features for onboard LAN op- tion ROM will be set to EFI by the EFI driver.
Page 254 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Use the arrow keys to select the desired onboard LAN device as shown below. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays the detailed information for the selected onboard LAN device.
Page 255 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to set the LED blink duration (in seconds). The valid range is 0~15 (seconds). NIC Configuration Use the arrow keys to select NIC Configuration.
Page 256 Super X11DPX-T User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Wake on LAN Use the arrow keys to select Wake On LAN and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Set this feature to support system wake-up...

Supermicro X11DPX-T User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

Appendix E Configuring VROC RAID Settings

Appendix F Secure Boot Settings

Appendix G Configuring Iscsi Settings

Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings

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