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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11DSF-E USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 2 For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
  • Page 3 Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DSF-E motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DSF-E motherboard supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation ®...
  • Page 4 SuperX11DSF-E User's Manual Appendix E provides information on how to configure secure boot settings. Appendix F provides information on how to configure VROC RAID settings. Appendix G provides information on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings. Appendix H provides information on how to configure iSCSI settings.
  • Page 5 Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Super X11DSF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 1.5 ACPI Features ........................20 1.6 Power Supply ........................20 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................20 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)..............20 ®...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4.5 IPMI ..........................119 4.6 Security Settings ......................122 4.7 Boot Settings ........................125 4.8 Save & Exit ........................127 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................129 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................130 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................131 B.2 Driver Installation ......................133 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................134...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 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. 1.1 Checklist This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMCI-proprietary chassis only as a part of an integrated, complete system solution.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction X11DSF-E Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail- able at the time of publication of the manual. The components in the motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual X11DSF-E Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JLAN1 JLAN2 LEDM1 IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 CTRL LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1...
  • Page 11 JPQAT1 USB5/6 JUSBA1 S-SATA4 S-SATA5 SXB1C JSD1 PSU2 PSU1 JUSBA1 JSD2 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 PCIe 3.0 x32 MAC CODE JGPW1 SAN MAC JGPW1 JUSB3 CPU1 CPU2 JSEN1-RT0 JGPW2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1...
  • Page 12 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPQAT1 QAT Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) when JPQAT1 is Enabled: JPQAT2 QAT Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 x16 Uplink Pins 2-3 x8 Uplink (Disabled)
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description PSU2 Power Supply Unit 2 S-SATA0/S-SATA1 (Powered) SATA connectors with power-pins built-in with support of SuperDOMs SXB1A WIO Left Riser slot (w/VMD support) (See note below) SXB1B WIO Right Riser slot (w/VMD support) (See note below) SXB1C Ultra Riser slot (w/VMD support) (See note below) USB0/1...
  • Page 14 Memory • The X11DSF-E supports up to 6TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM/NV-DIMM DDR4 ECC 2933*/ 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 24 memory slots. Notes: 1. Support for 2933MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 2. Up to 9TB memory is supported with DCPMM modules installed based on the DCPMM population table on page 37.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features • Total of 10 SATA 3 ports: • • SATA 3.0 Eight (8) SATA 3.0 (JS1) • Two (2) SATA 3.0 SuperDOM connectors (S-SATA0, S-SATA1) Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 3/4) •...
  • Page 16 User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon initial system power-on. The manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/ products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram NCSI DDR4 DDR4 AST2500 IPMI LAN RTL8211F RJ45 32MB UART COM1 FLASH LPC/eSPI 64MB BIOS FLASH Header USB2.0 [7] LPC/eSPI PE[5] PE[0..3] SLOT2 PE[6..9] SLOT3 Uplink X8 PCI-E /iSATA[0-7] I-SATA0~7 LAN1 UPLINK Intel X550 sSATA [4, 5] LAN2...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with support of C627 chipset, this motherboard provides superb system performance, efficient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technologies to address the needs of next-generation users.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DSF-E motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    Super X11DSF-E User's Manual System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5 . SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the ® user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.

  • Page 21: Management Engine (Me)

    With Intel QuickAssist Technology built in, the X11DSF-E is optimized for the use and deployment of integrated accelerators in networking and security applications, and efficiently meets the complex demands of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Virtualization, storage, and big data platforms.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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 them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 CTRL LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 JGPW2 FAN5 CPU2 Location of Mounting Holes Notes: 1.
  • Page 24 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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 25: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent. Otherwise, please 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 26 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly T h e p r o c e s s o r s o c k e t a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s 1 ) I n t e l X e o n S c a l a b l e - S P o r...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip 3.
  • Page 28 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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 29 Chapter 2: Installation 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 30 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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 (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 29, you are ready to install the module into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 32 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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 33: Memory Support And Installation

    DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11DSF-E supports up to 6TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM/NV-DIMM DDR4 ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 24 memory slots (*Note 1 below). This motherboard also supports up to 9TB memory with DCPMM modules installed based on the DCPMM population table on "DCPMM Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboards...
  • Page 34 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 35 Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)
  • Page 36 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual DIMM Population Table Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the Motherboard (w/24 slots) based on Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Rank Sparing Tables for the X11DSF-E (w/24Slots) 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...
  • Page 38 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual DCPMM Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboards (w/24 Slots) based on 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...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Validation Matrix (DDR4 DIMMs Validated w/DCPMM) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per DIMM DIMM Type & Data Width DRAM Density (Stack) 1Rx4 16GB 2Rx8 16GB RDIMM 2Rx4 16GB 32GB LRDIMM 4Rx4 64GB LRDIMM 3DS 8Rx4 (4H) 128GB...
  • Page 40 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual DIMM Installation JLAN1 JLAN2 LEDM1 IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 1. Follow the instructions given in the CTRL memory population guidelines listed in the LED6 previous section to install memory modules JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 on your motherboard. For the system...

  • Page 41: Rear I/O Ports

    IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 CTRL LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 JGPW2 CPU2 Back Panel I/O Ports Description No.
  • Page 42 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Serial Port There is one COM connector (JCOM1) near the I/O back panel, next to the IPMI LAN connector. The COM connector provides serial communication support. See the table below for pin definitions. VGA Port The VGA connector (JVGA) is located below the JSIOM slot and next to JTPM1 connector.
  • Page 43 CTRL LED6 2. JUSBA1 JPQAT2 3. JUSB3 (USB4/5) JPQAT1 JTPM1 4. USB0/1 (2.0) JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 JGPW2 CPU2...
  • Page 44 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and a rear UID LED (LED1) are located on the I/O back panel. A front UID switch is located on pins 7 & 8 of the front panel control (JF1). When you press the front or the rear UID switch, both front and rear UID LEDs will be turned on.
  • Page 45 JLAN1 JLAN2 LEDM1 IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 CTRL LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 JGPW2 CPU2...

  • Page 46: 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 47 Chapter 2: Installation 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 48 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) 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 50 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 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) Pins 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 51: Connectors

    Power Connectors SMCI-Proprietary Power Connectors Two SMCI-proprietary Power Supply Unit connectors, located at PSU1/PSU2, provide main power to your system. Please note that these power connectors are reserved for Supermicro system use only. GPU Power Connectors JGPW1~4 are 8-pin power connectors used for onboard GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and video devices.
  • Page 52 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Header This motherboard has eight headers (FAN1~8). All these 4-pin fan headers are backward- compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. However, onboard fan speed control is available only when all 4-pin fans are used on the motherboard. Onboard fan speeds are controlled by thermal management via the BMC (or by IPMI).
  • Page 53 USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 CTRL 1. TPM/Port 80 Header LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 JGPW2 CPU2...
  • Page 54 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual VROC RAID Key Header A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. Install a VROC RAID Key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below. Please refer to the layout below for the location of JRK1.
  • Page 55 IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 CTRL 1. Chassis Intrusion LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 JGPW2 CPU2...
  • Page 56 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual NVMe Slots (PCIe 3.0 x32) There are two PCIe 3.0 x32 slots with Tray Cable Connector Interface support on the motherboard. These slots offer 32 NVMe connections which support 36 M.3 (32 NVMe M.3 + 4 SATA M.2) connections, or GPU devices.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DSF-E has eight SATA 3.0 ports located at JS1, and two SATA DOM (S-SATA0, S-SATA1) ports. These SATA ports provide a serial-link signal connection which is faster than a Parallel ATA connection.

  • Page 58: Jumper Settings

    Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work Jumpers are used to modify the operation of the motherboard by creating shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. In this case, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings.
  • Page 59 LAN1 LAN2 CTRL JBT1 contact pads LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 1. Clear CMOS JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 JGPW2 CPU2...
  • Page 60 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Enable/Disable The X11DSF-E supports Intel® QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT), which offers high-profile security and compression acceleration to standard server platforms in a software-defined infrastructure. JPQAT1 is used to enable or disable QAT support. JPQAT2 (with JPQAT1 Enabled) allows the user to select the desired link.
  • Page 61 USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 1. Manufacturing Mode Select CTRL LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 JGPW2 FAN5 CPU2...
  • Page 62 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Watch Dog Timer The Watch Dog function is a monitor controlled by the JWD1 that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. It must be enabled in BIOS, where the default is set to Reset.

  • Page 63: Led Indicators

    JLAN1 JLAN2 LEDM1 IPMI_LAN USB2/3 (3.0) LAN1 LAN2 CTRL LED6 JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 JGPW2 FAN5 CPU2...
  • Page 64 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. See the table below for the LED status. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC Normal...
  • Page 65 LED Color Definition LED6 Blue: On Unit Identified JPQAT2 JPQAT1 JTPM1 1. UID LED JUSBA1 PSU2 PSU1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE X11DSF-E IPMI CODE REV:1.01 MAC CODE SAN MAC JGPW1 CPU1 CPU2 JGPW4 JGPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 JGPW2 FAN5 CPU2...

  • Page 66: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11DSF-E 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 X11DSF-E 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 1.6 for details on recommended power supplies.

  • Page 69: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. 4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11DSF-E 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 73: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DSF-E 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 75: 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 the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset. Supermicro X11DSF-E BIOS Version This shows the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 76 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This shows the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This shows the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 77: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.
  • Page 78 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Configuration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket •...
  • Page 80 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when two processors are installed on the motherboard) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow multiple workloads to share the same set of common resources. On shared virtualized hardware, various workloads (or tasks) can co-exist, sharing the same resources, while functioning in full independence from each other, and migrating freely across multi-level infrastructures and scale as needed.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Advanced Power Management Configuration  Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings.
  • Page 82 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Activate PBF (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Select Enable to enable Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF) feature support which will enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure PBF (Available when Activate PBF is set to Enable)
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enhanced Halt State (C1E) (Available when Autonomous Core C-State is set to Disable) Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing CPU's clock cycles and reduce voltage during a "Halt State."...
  • Page 84 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS socket may have the line in a modified state. If this is the case, a "snoop" will return the modified data. However, it may be the case that a line "reads" in an A state, and all the snoops come back with a "miss".
  • Page 86 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Data Scrambling for DDR4 Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR4 memory to enhance system performance and security. Select Auto for the default setting of the Memory Reference Code (MRC) to set configure data scrambling for DDR4 setting. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to support Static Virtual Lockstep mode to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Mirror Mode Use this feature to configure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules installed in the system which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half.
  • Page 88 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Patrol Scrub Interval Use this item to specify the number of hours (between 0 to 24) required for the system to complete a full patrol scrubbing. Enter 0 for patrol scrubbing to be performed automatically. The default setting is 24.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to allow certain transactions to be processed and completed before other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)  Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 90 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Intel® VMD Technology  This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Technology. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1  Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 Select Enable to enable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology support for PStack0.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS RSC-X-66 SLOT2 VMD Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the PCIe slot specified by the user. The options are Enable and the Disable. Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system.
  • Page 92 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual *If Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 is set to Enable, the fol- lowing item will display. RSC-X-66 SLOT1 VMD Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the PCIe slot specified by the user. The options are Enable and the Disable.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled for PCH PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Enable and Disable. Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration ...
  • Page 94 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual SATA HDD Unlock (Available when SATA Controller is set to Enable) Select Enable to unlock SATA HDD password in the OS. The options are Enable and Disable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the SATA link.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the sSATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the sSATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
  • Page 96 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual MMIO High Granularity Size Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G. Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCIe device to enhance system performance.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this feature to select the type of device installed in LAN Port2, which will be used for system boot. The options are PXE and Disabled. Onboard Video Option ROM Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.
  • Page 98 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual  Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 1. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings (Available when the item above "Serial Port (1)" is set to Enabled) This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 100 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The feature allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM port specified by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 102 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed  and detected by the BIOS) When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will be displayed.(TPM2.0 Device Found) • Firmware Version •...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Disable Block SID Block SID Support is the specification that covers firmware and OS communication to handle freeze-locking events for a self-encrypting hard drive. The options are Disabled and Enabled. HTTP BOOT Configuration HTTP BOOT Configuration Http Boot One Time HTTP Boot is a function in the UEFI specification that replaces and improves on the functions provided by PXE Boot.
  • Page 104 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual If this feature is set to Enable, the certificate enrolled in the system will be deleted. The options are Enable and Disable. iSCSi Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Delete Certification ...
  • Page 106 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: • Version: This feature displays the version of DCPMM used in the system. • Select an action below •...
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID  This submenu allows the user to view and to perform an action on a DCPMM module specified by the user. When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • DIMM UID: This feature displays the unique ID of the DCPMM module. •...
  • Page 108 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual • Subsystem Vendor ID • Subsystem Device ID • Device Locator • Subsystem Revision ID • Interface Format Code • Manufacturing Information Valid • Manufacturing Date • Manufacturing Location • Memory Type • Memory Bank Label •...
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Peak Power Budget [mW] • Avg (Average) Power Budget [mW] • Max Average Power Budget [mW] • Package Sparing Capable • Package Sparing Enabled • Package Spares Available • Configuration Status • SKU Violation • ARS Status •...
  • Page 110 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual • Poison Error Clear Counter • Media Temperature Injections Counter • Software Triggers Counter • Master Passphrase Enabled Monitor Health  Select this submenu to view the health status and thresholds of the DCPMM module specified by the user.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Update Firmware  Use this feature to select the firmware image to be loaded on the DCPMM module. Once it is loaded to the system, please reboot the system and select update for the firmware to take effect.
  • Page 112 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Configure Data Policy  Use this feature to configure the data policy settings for all onboard DCPMM modules. First Fast Fresh State Select Enabled to display the First Fast Fresh state for onboard DCPMM modules. Enable First Fast Fresh State Select Enabled to support the first fast fresh state of DCPMM data policy.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create Goal Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • Create Goal Configuration for: Use this feature to select the target to create goal con- figuration for the DCPMM modules. The options are Platform and Socket. •...
  • Page 114 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual • Mode • Block Size • Units: Use this feature to change the namespace capacity (in the unit of B, MB, MiB, GB, GiB, TB, and TiB.) • Capacity • Label Version Save: After configuring the settings for the namespace above, click on <Save> to save changes.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Back to Namespace  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Namespaces submenu. Back to Main Menu  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.
  • Page 116 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Config (Configure) Diagnostics Select Enabled for the platform configuration diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled. FW (Firmware) Diagnostics Select Enabled for the firmware diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module.

  • Page 117: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system...
  • Page 118 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255.

  • Page 119: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will display: • BMC Firmware Revision: This shows the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) firmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 120 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • IPv6 Support: Select Enabled for IPV6 support. The default setting is Enabled. • Configuration Address Source: Use this feature to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field.

  • Page 122: Security Settings

    Super X11DSF-E User's Manual 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. CMS Support If this feature is set to Enabled, legacy devices will be supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 124 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Platform Key (PK)  This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system. The sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the platform keys will be indicated as well.

  • Page 125: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled for the system to boot from an EFI OS when the Legacy OS fails.
  • Page 126 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual  Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot. Add Boot Option Use this item to specify the name for the new boot option.

  • Page 127: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 128 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

  • Page 129: 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 130: Additional Bios Post Codes

    When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 131: 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 132 Super X11DSF-E 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 133: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 134: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 137 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 138 Super X11DSF-E 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 139: 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 140: 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 141 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 142 Super X11DSF-E 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 to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions.
  • Page 143 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 1. 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 144: All Intel Vmd Controllers Menu

    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 145 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 146 Super X11DSF-E 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 147 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®...

  • Page 148: Configuring Raid Settings

    Super X11DSF-E 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 149 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 150 Super X11DSF-E 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 151 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 152 Super X11DSF-E 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 153 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 154 Super X11DSF-E 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 155 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 156 Super X11DSF-E 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 157 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 158 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 156, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press <Enter> as shown below.
  • Page 159 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 160 Super X11DSF-E 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 161 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 162 Super X11DSF-E 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 163 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 164: Use Of Journaling Drive

    Super X11DSF-E 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 165 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 162 and 170), 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 166 Super X11DSF-E 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 167 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 168: Boot Mode Select Feature

    Super X11DSF-E 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 169: 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 170: Secure Boot Settings

    Super X11DSF-E 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 171 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 172 Super X11DSF-E 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 173: 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 174 Super X11DSF-E 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 175 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 176 Super X11DSF-E 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. ...
  • Page 177 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 178 Super X11DSF-E 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 179 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 180 Super X11DSF-E 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 181 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
  • Page 182 Super X11DSF-E 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 183 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 184 Super X11DSF-E 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 185 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 186 Super X11DSF-E 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 187 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 188 Super X11DSF-E 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 189 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 190: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Features

    Super X11DSF-E 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 191 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 192 Super X11DSF-E 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 193: 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 194 Super X11DSF-E 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 195 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 196 Super X11DSF-E 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 197 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 198 Super X11DSF-E 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 199 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 200 Super X11DSF-E 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 201 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 202 Super X11DSF-E 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 203 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 204 Super X11DSF-E 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 205 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 206 Super X11DSF-E 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 207 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 208 Super X11DSF-E 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 209 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 210 Super X11DSF-E User's Manual Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 211 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 212: Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings

    Super X11DSF-E 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 213 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 214 Super X11DSF-E 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 215 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 216 Super X11DSF-E 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...

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