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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X13DDW-A USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • 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 (Socket-E LGA 4677) with four UPIs (20GT/s max.) and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 350W. Built with the Intel C741 chipset, the X13DDW-A supports up to 4TB 3DS RDIMM/ RDIMM DDR5 ECC memory with speeds up to 5600MT/s in 16 DIMM slots.This motherboard features superior IO flexibility with support for six PCIe 5.0 x16 riser cards, two PCIe 5.0 x16...
  • Page 4 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to avoid damaging the components or causing injuries to yourself. Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury.
  • 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) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiry: Non-Government) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiry: Government) Support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com (RMA Support) Webmaster@supermicro.com (Webmaster) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................8 1.2 Processor and Chipset Support ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 1.5 ACPI Features ........................19 1.6 Power Supply ........................20 1.7 Serial Port ...........................20 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................21...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.6 Security ..........................173 4.7 Boot ..........................182 4.8 Save & Exit ........................185 Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A.1 BIOS POST Codes ......................187 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................188 B.2 Driver Installation ......................190 B.3 BMC ..........................191 B.4 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) ...........191 Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Firmware-related and AOC user's guides: https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro. This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction X13DDW-A Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual X13DDW-A Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 USB2/3 (3.0) JUIDB1 JRU1 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR X13DDW-A JBT1 JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1...
  • Page 11 Front CTRL Panel (JF1) P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P1_PE1 8-15 (JPCIE2) P2_PE2 0-15 (JRUIO1/2) SATA0~7 LEDPWR P2 PE3 7-0 (JPCIE3) NIC-SI (JNCSI1) USB0/1 (2.0) JBT1 X13DDW-A Clear CMOS (JBT1) JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE M.2-C1 LED (LED4) R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE M.2-C2 LED (LED7)
  • Page 12 Note 1: For details on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings, please refer to the Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on our website under the link: https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 2: For TPM support, an optional part is needed. Contact Supermicro Technical Support for more information.
  • Page 13 12 NVMe devices if an S12 (12 x 3.5") backplane is used. Note 2: For detailed instructions on how to configure VROC RAID settings, please refer to the VROC RAID Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 14 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Memory Slots This motherboard supports up to 4TB of DDR5 memory in 16 DIMM slots. Please refer to the layout drawing below for the locations of the DIMM slots: DIMM Slots Supported by CPU1 DIMM Slots Supported by CPU2...
  • Page 15 Note: Memory speed and capacity support depends on the processors used in the system. DIMM Size • Up to 256GB Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel PCH C741 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 16 M.2 LED indicators Dimensions • Supermicro proprietary 12.30" (W) x 13.40" (L) (312.42 mm x 340.36 mm) Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to motherboard, chassis, and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chassis and heatsink specifications.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction CPU2-A1 CPU2-B1 CPU2-C1 CPU2-D1 CPU1-D1 CPU1-C1 CPU1-B1 CPU1-A1 VR14 VR14 8 PHASE 8 PHASE CPU1 CPU2 DDR5 DDR5 CPU1-H1 CPU1-G1 CPU1-F1 CPU1-E1 CPU2-E1 CPU2-F1 CPU2-G1 CPU2-H1 PECI:30 PECI:31 SOCKET ID:1 SOCKET ID:0 DIM3 NC-SI AIOM2 AIOM1 RUIO LUIO MCIO x8 PCIe GEN5 X8...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Support

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Support Built upon the functionality and capability of 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Socket-E) and the Intel C741 chipset, the X13DDW-A motherboard offers critical, pivotal technological breakthroughs that unleash unprecedented computing capabilities and provides a scalable platform optimized for applications used in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration, Deep Learning Boost, Network Interconnectivity, and Platform Manageability technologies.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the BMC interface. Whenever the temperature of the CPU or the system exceeds Supermicro’s pre-defined threshold, the system and CPU cooling fan speed will increase to prevent the CPU or system from overheating.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    1.7 Serial Port The X13DDW-A motherboard supports one serial port on the rear I/O panel. COM Port 1 can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a baud rate of up to...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor and memory support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation The 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor (*for SP XCC and SP MCC Series only) SP XCC SP MCC Processor Top View Note: This motherboard supports two CPU SKUs: SP XCC Series and SP MCC Series. Each CPU SKU supports a specific carrier;...
  • Page 24 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CPU Key CPU Key Pin 1 Pin 1 = Cutout = CPU Key = Pin 1 = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key Processor Top View 2. The Processor Carrier SP XCC Series SP MCC Series...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation CPU Key CPU Key Carrier E1A Carrier E1B = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key (for SP XCC CPUs) (for SP MCC CPUs) = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key Carrier Bottom View Note 1: The 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor comes with three CPU ®...
  • Page 26 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 3. Heatsink 1U Heatsink 2U Heatsink Note: Exercise extreme care when handling the heatsink. Pay attention to the edges of heatsink fins, which can be sharp! To avoid damaging the heatsink, please do not apply excessive force on the fins.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Plastic Protective Cover CPU Socket...
  • Page 28 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. Carefully follow the instructions given in the installation section to place a processor into the carrier to create a processor carrier.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and a 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor. 1. Heatsink (1U Heatsink and 2U Heatsink for SP XCC CPU Illustration) (Bottom View) (Bottom View) 2.
  • Page 30 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 1. Heatsink (1U Heatsink and 2U Heatsink for SP MCC CPU Illustration) (Bottom View) (Bottom View) 2. Processor Carrier E1B 3. The 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor (SP MCC Series) (Component Side) (Component Side)
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. To create the processor carrier assembly, please follow the steps below: Note: Before installation, be sure to follow the instructions given on pages 1 and 2 of this chapter to properly prepare for installation.
  • Page 32 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 2. First, turn over the processor carrier and locate Pin 1 on the CPU and Pin 1 on the carrier. Then, turn the processor over with component side (including the gold contacts) facing up and locate CPU keys on the processor. Finally, locate the CPU keys and four latches on the carrier as shown below.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Locate the lever on the CPU socket and press it down as shown below. Lever Lever Carrier E1A Carrier E1B 4. Using Pin 1 as a guide, carefully align the CPU keys (A and B) on the processor against the CPU keys on the carrier (a and b) as shown in the drawing below.
  • Page 34 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 6. After the processor is placed inside the carrier, examine the four sides of the processor, making sure that the processor is properly seated on the carrier. Processor Carrier Assembly Processor Carrier Assembly (Component Side) (Top View)
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Creating the PHM After creating the processor carrier assembly, please follow the instructions below to mount the processor carrier into the heatsink to form the PHM. Note: If this is a new heatsink, the thermal grease has been pre-applied on the under- side.
  • Page 36 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Processor Carrier Assembly (1U Heatsink) Processor Carrier Assembly Processor Carrier Assembly (Component Side) (Component Side) Pin 1 Pin 1 Heatsink (Bottom Side) Heatsink (Bottom Side) SP XCC Series SP MCC Series Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) (Top View)
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Processor Carrier Assembly (2U Heatsink) Processor Carrier Assembly Processor Carrier Assembly (Component Side) (Component Side) Pin 1 Pin 1 Heatsink (Bottom Side) Heatsink (Bottom Side) SP XCC Series SP MCC Series Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) (Top View) 2U Heatsink...
  • Page 38 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket by following the instructions below: 1. Press the tabs inward. 2. Pull up the protective cover from the socket.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Preparing to Install the PHM into the CPU Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module, you are ready to install it into the CPU socket. To ensure the proper installation, please follow the procedures below: 1. Locate four threaded fasteners (a, b, c, d) on the CPU socket. CPU Socket (a, b, c, d: Threaded Fasteners) CPU Socket Pin1...
  • Page 40 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 2. Locate four PEEK nuts (A, B, C, D) and four rotating wires (1, 2, 3, 4) on the heatsink as shown in the graphics below. A, B, C, D: PEEK Nut Heatsink (Reverse Side) Rotating Wire...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Check the rotating wires (1, 2, 3, 4) to make sure that they are at unlatched positions as shown in the drawing below before installing the PHM into the CPU socket. Unlatched State Top View Side View Rotating Wire 1 PEEK Nut 1U Heatsink...
  • Page 42 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Installing the PHM into the CPU Socket 1. Align PEEK nut A, which is next to the triangle (Pin 1) on the heatsink, against threaded fastener a on the CPU socket. Then align PEEK nuts B, C, and D on the heatsink...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation 4. With a T30 bit torque driver set to a force of 8.0 in-lbf (0.904 N-m), tighten all PEEK nuts in the sequence of A, B, C, and D with even pressure. To avoid damaging the processor or socket, do not use excessive force when tightening the PEEK nuts. Important: Do not use a force greater than 8.0 in-lbf (0.904 N-m).
  • Page 44 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Removing the PHM from the CPU Socket Before removing the PHM from the motherboard, be sure to shut down the system and unplug the power cables from the power supply. Then follow the steps below: 1. Use a T30 driver to loosen the four PEEK nuts on the heatsink in the sequence of A, B, C, and D.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Gently pull the PHM upwards to remove it from the CPU socket. 2U Heatsink 1U Heatsink...
  • Page 46 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the PHM To remove the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, please follow the steps below: 1. Detach the four plastic clips (marked a, b, c, d) on the processor carrier assembly from the four corners of the heatsink (marked A, B, C, D) as shown in the drawings below.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation 2. When all plastic clips are detached from the heatsink, remove the processor carrier assembly from the heatsink. 1U Heatsink SP MCC Series SP XCC Series 2U Heatsink SP MCC Series SP XCC Series...
  • Page 48 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly Once you have removed the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, you are ready to remove the processor from the processor carrier by following the steps below. 1. Unlock the lever from its locked position and push the lever upwards to disengage the processor from the processor carrier as shown in the drawing on the right below.

  • Page 49: Motherboard Installation

    Tools Needed Standoffs (7) Phillips Screws (7) Torque Driver (1) (Only if Needed) X13DDW-A MAC CODE R1.01 BAR CODE Location of Mounting Holes Note 1: Do not use a force greater than 8 in-lbf (0.904 N-m) on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.
  • Page 50 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 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 51: Memory Support And Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support This motherboard supports up to 4TB 3DS RDIMM/RDIMM DDR5 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds up to 5600 MT/s in 16 DIMM slots.
  • Page 52 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual DDR5 Memory Support for the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Ranks Per DIMM DIMM Capacity (GB) Type & Data Width 1DPC (Note) 2DPC (Stack) 16Gb 24Gb 1.1V...
  • Page 53 2 CPUs & 12 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMH1 CPU2: P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMH1 CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMG1/P1-DIMMH1 CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1 CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMG1/P1-DIMMH1 2 CPUs & 16 DIMMs CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1 Note: This memory configuration is recommended by Supermicro for optimal memory performance. Please use this configuration to maximize your memory performance.
  • Page 54 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots based on the recommended DIMM population tables in the previous section. Locate DIMM memory slots on the motherboard as shown on the right.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Removal Press both release tabs on the ends of the memory module to unlock it. Once the memory module has been loosened, remove it from the memory slot. Warning! Please do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the memory module or the DIMM socket.

  • Page 56: Rear I/O Connectors/Ports

    BMC on the motherboard. For more details on the UID LEDs and BMC LEDs, refer to the tables below. Also, refer to the BMC User's Guide posted on our website at http:// www.supermicro.com for more information on BMC. UID/BMC Reset Switch (JUIDB1) Features &...
  • Page 57 2. COM1 on Rear I/O Panel JVGA1 IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) CPU1 CPU2...
  • Page 58 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports and Headers There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB2/USB3) located on the rear IO panel for USB rear side support. The USB 2.0 header, located at J35, supports two USB connections (USB0/USB1) for front access.
  • Page 59 COM1 USB2/3 (3.0) JUIDB1 JRU1 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR X13DDW-A JBT1 JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 LED4 M.2-C1 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) CPU1 CPU2 JNVME1...

  • Page 60: Front Control Panels

    JF1 and JFP1, contain header pins for various buttons and LED indications with I²C support for front access. The front control panels are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the layout below for the locations of JF1 and JFP1. COM1 USB2/3 (3.0)
  • Page 61 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN CPLD Front Control Panel Header 1 (JF1) MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) CPU1 CPU2...
  • Page 62 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Power On & BMC/BIOS Status LED Button The Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED button is located on Pin 1 and Pin 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system or display BMC/BIOS status.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on Pin 5 and Pin 6 of JF1. When this LED turns solid red, it indicates a power failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#...
  • Page 64 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on Pin 11 and Pin 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on Pin 9 and Pin 10. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Power LED The Front Panel Power LED connection is located on Pin 15 and Pin 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. FP Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V FP PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on Pin 19 and Pin 20 of JF1.
  • Page 66 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 2. Front Control Panel Header (JFP1) This front control panel header (JFP1) COM1 USB2/3 (3.0) JUIDB1 JRU1 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A JPCIE2...
  • Page 67 Power/RoT LED_N CPLD P3V3_STBY MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 Ground JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 I2C Data LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A I2C Clock JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 LED4 M.2-C1 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) Ground Power Fail LED_P...
  • Page 68 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual UID LED The unit identifier LED connection is located on Pin 3 of JFP1. See the figure below for more information on JFP1. Fail LED (Information LED for OH/FF/PF) The Fail LED (Information LED for OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail) connection is located on Pin 4 of JFP1.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2: Installation LAN1/LAN2 (NIC1/NIC2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN Port 1 is located on Pin 6 of JFP1, and LAN Port 2 is on Pin 5. Refer to the tables below. LAN1/LAN2 LED LED States Color State NIC 2: Blinking green...
  • Page 70 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Standby Power LED The LED indicator for standby power is located on Pin 8 of JFP1. If this LED is on, standby power is on. RoT (Root of Trust) Power LED The Power LED for RoT (Root of Trust) connection is located on Pin 9 of JFP1. If this LED is on, power for the RoT chip is on.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2: Installation Standby Power A Standby Power (I C) connection is located on Pin 10 ~ Pin 14 of JFP1 to provide power to the system when it is in standby mode. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 3.3V Standby PWR Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 72 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual FP USB Power Front Panel USB power connections are located on Pin 16 ~ Pin 18 of JFP1 to provide power to front USB devices. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. FP USB PWR...

  • Page 73: Connectors And Headers

    IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 MH11 JSTBY1 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 1. JPWR3: 24-Pin ATX PWR LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 2. JPWR1: 8-Pin PWR MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) 3.
  • Page 74 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers (FAN1-FAN6) used for your system cooling fans. Fan speed control for these fans is supported by Thermal Management via BMC 2.0 interface. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the fan headers.
  • Page 75 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (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, which is associated with the hard drive, is not installed in the system.
  • Page 76 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 6-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for the BMC is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the layout for the location of JIPMB1.
  • Page 77 JUIDB1 JRU1 JVGA1 2. Chassis Intrusion Header (JL1) IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 MH11 JSTBY1 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR X13DDW-A JBT1 JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) CPU1...
  • Page 78 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual VROC RAID Key Header An Intel 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 79 COM1 USB2/3 (3.0) JUIDB1 JRU1 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR X13DDW-A JBT1 JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) CPU1 CPU2 JNVME1...
  • Page 80 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual M.2-C1/M.2-C2 M-Key Slots (for NVMe Only) Two M.2 slots are located at M.2-C1 and M.2-C2 on the motherboard. These M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 NVMe devices in the 2280 factor. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency.
  • Page 81 5. P2_PE5 0-3 (JNVME5) JSTBY1 MH11 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 6. P2_PE5 4-7 (JNVME6) JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 7. P2_PE5 8-11 (JNVME7) LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A JPCIE2 8. P2_PE5 12-15 (JNVME8) JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 LED4 M.2-C1 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY...
  • Page 82 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual SATA 0~7/SATA 8~11 Ports Two SATA 3.0 headers, located at JS1 and JS2, supports 12 SATA connections (SATA0~7/ SATA8~11) on the motherboard. These SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel PCH chip. Connecting proper SATA cables to JS1 and JS2 to use SATA 3.0 connections.

  • Page 83: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings Connector Pins How Jumpers Work Jumper To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers Setting create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.
  • Page 84 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 85 MH11 LAN-2 Activity LED JPCIE1 JAIOM1 LAN-1 Activity LED (Aggregate all LAN) JAIOM2 HDD Acitivity LED P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR Standby LED_N X13DDW-A JBT1 JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 Power/RoT LED_N MAC CODE R1.01 LED4 M.2-C1 M.2-C2 BAR CODE...

  • Page 86: Led Indicators

    Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators BMC LAN LEDs A dedicated BMC LAN connection is provided on rear I/O panel of the motherboard. The LED on the right side of the BMC LAN indicates activity, and the LED on the left indicates LAN 1/LAN 2 the speed of the connection.
  • Page 87 JRU1 JVGA1 2. BMC Heartbeat LED (LEDBMC) IPMI_LAN CPLD MH10 MH11 JSTBY1 JPCIE1 JAIOM1 JAIOM2 P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 LEDPWR JBT1 X13DDW-A JPCIE2 JBT1 JNCSI1 MAC CODE R1.01 M.2-C1 LED4 M.2-C2 BAR CODE BATTERY (NVME) (NVME) CPU1 CPU2...
  • Page 88 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual M.2 LED Indicators Two M.2 LED indicators are located at LED4 and LED7 on the motherboard. When LED4 is blinking, M.2-C1 functions normally, while LED7 is blinking, M.2-C2 functions properly. Refer to the layout below for LED4 and LED7 locations.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 90 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Power on the system and check if the Power LED (LEDPWR) and the BMC Heartbeat LED (LEDBMC) are on, and system fans are spinning.
  • Page 91 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to see a list of supported memory. 3.

  • Page 92: Technical Support Procedures

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

  • Page 93: Frequently Asked Questions

    BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Note 1: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. Note 2: For BIOS Update and Recovery instructions, please refer to the Firmware Update and Recovery Instructions for Supermicro's X13 Motherboards User's Guide posted at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 94: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 95: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 96: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using the BMC WebUI or the SUM utility.

  • Page 97: 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 X13DDW BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 98 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the Complex-Programmable Logical Device (CPLD) used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 99: 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 100 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are On and Off. Wait For "F1" If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Note: To fully utilize the functionality and features supported by Supermicro Manage- ment software and utilities, please use the Supermicro DataCenter Management Suite per Node License Key (SFT-DCMS-SINGLE), which is the license to the Supermicro’s Data Center Management Suite. For more information, please contact us at www.
  • Page 102 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CPU Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values for the features included in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. Processor Configuration The following CPU information is displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket •...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration  Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom. Power Performance Tuning (Available when "Power Technology" is set to Custom) Select BIOS to allow the system BIOS to configure the Power-Performance Tuning Bias setting.
  • Page 104 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CPU P State Control This feature allows you to configure the following CPU power settings: AVX P1 (Available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enable) Use this feature to set the appropriate TDP level for the system. The Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) P1 feature allows you to set the base P1 ratio for Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and AVX workloads.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS P-state switching to occur based on the real-time energy needs of applications so that the power-to-performance balance can be optimized for energy efficiency. The options are HW_ALL and SW_ALL. Turbo Mode (Available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enable) Select Enable to allow the CPU to operate at the manufacturer-defined turbo speed by increasing CPU clock frequency.
  • Page 106 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Adjacent Cache Prefetch Select Enable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select Disable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 108 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The PPIN is a unique number set for tracking a given Intel Xeon server processor. The options are Lock/Disable and Unlock/Enable.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trust Domain Extension (TDX) (Available when your CPU supports Intel TDX) Use this feature to enable Intel Trust Domain Extension (TDX) technology support to enhance control of data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TDX Secure Arbitration Mode Loader (SEAM Loader) (Available when your CPU supports Intel TDX) The SEAM Loader (SEAMLDR) is used to load and update Intel TDX modules into the SEAM memory range by verifying the digital signature.
  • Page 110 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual SW Guard Extensions (SGX) Use this feature to enable Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) support. Intel SGX is a set of extensions that increases the security of application code and data by using enclaves in memory to protect sensitive information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS (FLC) feature have SGXLEPUBKEYHASH, which contains the hash of the public key for the SGX Launch Enclave (LE) to be signed with. SGXLEPUBKEYHASH0 (Available when both "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" and "SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable" are set to Enabled) Use this feature to enter the bytes 0-7 of SGX Launch Enclave Public Key Hash.
  • Page 112 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual • Global MMIO High Base / Limit • PCIe Configuration Base / Size 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.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IO Directory Cache (IODC) Select Enable for the IODC to generate snoops instead of generating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores). Select Auto for the IODC to generate snoops (instead of memory lockups) for WCiLF (Cores). The options are Disable, Auto, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WViLF.
  • Page 114 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual UPI3 Use this feature to enable/disable the 4th Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) link. The ® default setting is Enable if your motherbaord supports UPI3. The options are Disable and Enable. This feature depends on your system configuration.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy ADR Mode (Available when "Enable fADR" is set to Disable and "Enable ADR" is set to Enable) Use this feature to support the Legacy ADR mode to enhance memory performance. In the Legacy ADR mode, the ADR safe domain (flush domain) includes the WPQ in memory controllers.
  • Page 116 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual CXL Type 3 Legacy Select Enable to allow CXL Type 3 devices to use CXL Type 2 flow in operation. The options are Disable and Enable. Note: This feature depends on the CXL Type 2 flow and the memory device used.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS UEFI ARM Mirror (Available when "ADDDC Sparing" is set to Disabled and "Mirror Mode" is set to Disabled) If this feature is set to Enable, mirror mode configuration settings for UEFI-based Address Range memory will be enabled upon system boot. This 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 118 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual DDR PPR Type Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4/DDR5 technology. PPR provides additional spare capacity within a DDR4/DDR5 DRAM module that is used to replace faulty cell areas detected during system boot. PPR offers two types of memory repairs.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IIO Configuration  CPU1 Configuration / CPU2 Configuration  IOU0 (IIO PCIe Port 1) This feature is CPU-dependent. Use this feature to configure the PCIe Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user. The options are Auto, x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16.
  • Page 120 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Link Speed Use this feature to select the link speed for the PCIe port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), Gen 3 (8 GT/s), and Gen 4 (16 GT/s).
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enable and Disable. Opt-Out Illegal MSI Mitigation If this feature is set to Enable, "Illegal 0xFEE Platform Mitigation" will be supported by the system. The options are Enable and Disable. Pre-boot DMA (Direct Memory Access) Protection Select Enable to enable DMA protection support in the pre-boot environment, which is available when the DMAR table is installed in the DXE (Driver Execution Environment),...
  • Page 122 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual NVMe Mode Switch When this feature is set to Auto, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. When this feature is set to Manual, all PCIe ports will be in legacy mode, but user can manually switch each port to VMD mode in sub menu.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system and "Enable/Disable VMD" above is set to Enable) Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified, which allows you to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 124 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Gen4 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen. 4 link degradation. The options are Disable and Enable. Gen5 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen. 5 link degradation. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Fully Trusted: This option allows the CXL device to access CXL.$ for both host-attached and device-attached memory ranges in the write-back (WB) address space. • Partially Trusted: This option allows the CXL device to access CXL.$ for device-attached memory ranges only.
  • Page 126 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Server ME Information  The following information is displayed: • General ME Configuration • Oper. Firmware Version • Current State • Error Code PCH SATA0 Configuration / PCH SATA2 Configuration   (Available when related devices are detected) When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following features.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Select Enabled to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a selected SATA port to allow you to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Spin Up Device Select Enabled for Staggered Spin Up support to allow the SATA devices specified by the user to spin up one at a time at boot up in an effort to prevent all hard drive disks from...
  • Page 128 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual SHA256 PCR Bank (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Pending Operation (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Supermicro BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support If this feature is set to Enabled, Supermicro BIOS-based TPM provision will be supported. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: Enabling this feature will lock your TPM on the production platform, and you will not be able to delete the NV indexes.
  • Page 130 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Super IO Configuration (Available when your system supports this feature) The following information is displayed. • Super IO Chip Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable serial port 1. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 131 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 (Available when your system supports serial port of COM1) Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM port 1 for Console Redirection, which allows a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 132 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 133 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 134 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 135 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Terminal Type EMS Use this feature 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 136 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual IPv6 HTTP Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv6 HTTP boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 137 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS LAN before it is assigned for physical interface; only a unique IP address will be used for real-time interface. The default setting is 1. Policy Use this feature to select how the policy is to be configured. The options are automatic and manual.
  • Page 138 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Local IP Address (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled and "Enabled DHCP" is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter an IP address for the local machine. Local NetMask (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled and "Enabled DHCP"...
  • Page 139 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MMIO High Base Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 56T, 40T, 32T, 24T, 16T, 4T, 2T, 1T, 512G, and 3584T. MMIO High Granularity Size Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub.
  • Page 140 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Note 2: The option of Legacy is available when "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual or Legacy. Note 3: Refer to Boot submenu in the BIOS Setup main menu to set "Boot Mode Select". Onboard Video Option ROM Select EFI to allow you to boot the computer using the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) device installed on the onboard video port.
  • Page 141 Use this feature to enter the second Supermicro KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation. Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to enter the Supermicro KMS TCP port number. The valid range is 100 - 9999. The default setting is 5696. KMS Time Out Use this feature to enter the KMS server connecting timeout (in seconds).
  • Page 142 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual KMS TLS Certificate / Size This feature displays the Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate and its size for CA Certificate, Client Certificate, and Client Private Key. CA Certificate For the CA certificate, use this feature to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS TLS certificates from the file.
  • Page 143 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TPM Security Policy When this feature is set to Enabled, passwords will be installed to protect the system and storage devices as specified, and these passwords will be required to unlock the system or devices. When this feature is set to Disabled, there will be no passwords used to protect the system and storage devices.
  • Page 144 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) Agent Use this feature to enable or disable LLDP Agent support on a long-term basis. The LLDP, a vendor-neutral link layer protocol, is used by a network device to identify itself and announce its capability to the neighboring devices in a network environment for networking.
  • Page 145 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Certification GUID Press <Enter> and input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID). Commit Changes and Exit  Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. Discard Changes and Exit  Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings. Delete Certification This feature is used to delete the certificate if a certificate has been enrolled in the sys- tem.
  • Page 146 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Mellanox Network Adapter - (MAC address) Note 1: This feature is available when an Mellanox network adapter is installed. Note 2: The Ethernet controller and MAC addresses shown above are based on you system features. Firmware Image Properties The following information is displayed: •...
  • Page 147 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Boot Strap Type Use this feature to set the Boot Strap type (method) for the BIOS to boot to the OS. The default setting is Int 19h. Wake On LAN If this feature is set to Enabled, the LAN port specified by the user will be enabled when the system is powered on.
  • Page 148 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Supermicro PMem Configuration (Available when any PMem module is detected by the BIOS) Note: This submenu depends on the support of Intel Optane PMem 300 Series. Supermicro PMem Information Note: The information provided in the following section depends on the PMem modules populated in your system.
  • Page 149 Region [1] DimmIdCount • Region [1] DimmId Supermicro PMem Settings Create Goal Config:: Persistent memory type Use this feature to set the preferred PMem type. The options are Do Nothing, App Direct, App Direct Not Interleaved, and Back to Memory Mode.
  • Page 150 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual All PMem Dimms Master Security Policy Master Security Policy Use this feature to set the User Master Policy. The options are Do Nothing and Master Security Erase Dimms. All PMem Dimms Fw Settings Updated PMem DIMMs FW version:: The updated PMem DIMMs firmware (FW) version is displayed.
  • Page 151 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x0000 / DIMM ID 0x0100 / DIMM ID 0x0200 / DIMM ID 0x300 Note: The Socket ID and DIMM IDs above are based on your system configuration. When you select the DIMM ID above and press <Enter>, the following information will display: •...
  • Page 152 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual • Staged firmware activatable: This feature indicates the status of the staged firmware activate support of the PMem module. • Firmware update status: This feature indicates the firmware update status of the PMem module. • Firmware activation quiesce required: This feature indicates whether Firmware Activation Quiesce is required for the PMem module.
  • Page 153 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Memory type • Memory bank label • Data width label [b] • Total width [b] • Speed [MT/s] • Channel ID • Channel position • Revision ID • Form factor • Manufacturer ID • Controller revision ID •...
  • Page 154 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual • Memory Bandwidth Boost Average Power Time Constant Step [ms] • Max Average Power Reporting Time Constant [ms] • Average Power Reporting Time Constant Step [ms] • Package sparing capable • Package sparing enabled • Package spares available •...
  • Page 155 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Software triggers enabled [0] • Software triggers enabled details • Poison error injection counter • Poison error clear counter • Media temperature injections counter • Software triggers counter • Max Media temperature [C] • Media temperature injection enabled •...
  • Page 156 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Media temperature [C] This feature indicates the media temperature of the PMem module. Percentage remaining [%] This feature displays the remaining percentage of the PMem module. Back to main menu Press <Enter> to go back to the main screen of Intel(R) Optane(TM) Persistent Memory Configuration.
  • Page 157 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS State: Use this feature to enable the security settings for the PMem modules installed in the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Enable security Press <Enter> and set the user password for the onboard PMem modules. Secure erase with user password Use this feature to erase all the persistent data saved in the PMem modules by entering the user password.
  • Page 158 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Regions This feature allows you to configure PMem regions. A region is a set of PMem modules. The system supports x1 (no interleave) and AD interleaves of x4 and x8. Interleaving PMem across processors is not allowed.
  • Page 159 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Provisioning This feature allows you to configure the memory allocation goal for the PMem modules. DIMM ID 0x0000 / DIMM ID 0x0100 / DIMM ID 0x0200 / DIMM ID 0x300 Note: The DIMM IDs above are based on your system configuration. Select the desired DIMM ID.
  • Page 160 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Create goal config Create goal config for: Use this feature to select the target to create the goal configuration for PMem modules. The options are Platform and Socket. Reserved [%]: This feature reserves a percentage of the PMem capacity for a particular purpose and keep this portion of memory space from being mapped into the physical address of sys- tem for system use.
  • Page 161 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete goal config Use this feature to delete the goal configuration on the selected target. Back to Provisioning menu Press <Enter> to go back to the main screen of Provisioning. Back to main menu Press <Enter> to go back to the main screen of Intel(R) Optane(TM) Persistent Memory Configuration.
  • Page 162 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual • Capacity • Label version Delete Use this feature to delete the selected namespace. The options are Yes and No. Delete Press <Enter> to go back to the main screen of Namespaces. Back to main menu Press <Enter>...
  • Page 163 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create namespace Use this feature to create a namespace with settings above. Back to Namespaces Press <Enter> to go back to the main screen of Namespaces. Back to main menu Press <Enter> to go back to the main screen of Intel(R) Optane(TM) Persistent Memory Configuration.
  • Page 164 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual • Raw: This feature specifies the raw capacity of the PMem module. Total Memory Capacities This section displays the following information. • Volatile: This feature specifies Volatile information of the PMem module. • AppDirect: This feature specifies the App. direct capacity of the PMem module.
  • Page 165 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Security diagnostics Select Enabled for the security diagnostics test to be performed on the PMem module. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Execute tests Press <Enter> to execute the selected diagnostic tests and view the results. Back to Diagnostics Press <Enter>...
  • Page 166 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Driver Health This feature displays the health information of the drivers installed in your system, including LAN controllers, as detected by the BIOS. Select one and press <Enter> to see the details. .Note: This section is provided for reference only, for the driver health status will dif- fer depending on the drivers installed in your system.

  • Page 167: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Logs settings. Note: After you've made any changes in this section, please be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) Event Logging during system...
  • Page 168 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter.

  • Page 169: Bmc

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 BMC Use this feature to configure BMC settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 170 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows you 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 171 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static) This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static) This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer.
  • Page 172 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Gateway IP (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static Configuration) Use this feature to enter the IPv6 gateway IP address. Press <Enter> to change the setting. Advanced Settings The default is Auto obtain DNS server IP, which allows your system to obtain the DNS server IP automatically.

  • Page 173: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This feature allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. The following information is displayed: • Administrator Password • User Password • Password Description Disable Block Sid (Available when your motherboard supports NVMe) Select Enabled to allow SID authentication be performed in TCG Storage devices.
  • Page 174 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 175 4. Press <Del> at bootup to return to the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. 5. When AMI BIOS screen displays, using arrow keys, select Security from the BIOS menu bar on the top of the screen. The Supermicro Security Erase Configuration submenu will display on the Security menu as shown below.
  • Page 176 HDD User Pwd Status: This feature indicates if a password has been set as a SATA user password which will allow the user to configure Supermicro Security Erase settings on the selected HDD (SATA) device by using this SATA user password.
  • Page 177 Note 4: The option of Set Password is not available when "Password" below has been set. Password Use this feature to set the SATA user password which allows you to configure the Supermicro Security Erase settings by using the SATA user password. New Password (Available for the device with a password previously installed) Use this feature to set a new SATA user password for the device that previously had a password installed.
  • Page 178 HDD Master Pwd Status: Set User Password (Available when "Security Frozen:" above is No) Use this feature to set the SATA user password which allows you to configure the Supermicro Security Erase settings by using the SATA user password. Warning!! Be sure to enter the correct password for a device. If an incorrect password is entered, this device will be locked.
  • Page 179 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Key Management (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom) The following information is displayed. • Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Select Enabled to install provision factory default settings after a platform reset while the system is in the Setup Mode.
  • Page 180 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Authorized Signatures  Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Authorized Signatures for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, keys numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures. Select Update to update your "Authorized Signatures". Select Append to append your "Authorized Signatures".
  • Page 181 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Security Enabled: • Security Locked: • Security Frozen: • Admin Pwd Status: Set Admin Password Use this feature to set the administrator password for this storage device. Set User Password Use this feature to set the user password for this storage device. Device Reset Use this feature to reset the password configuration for this storage device.

  • Page 182: Boot

    Super X13DDW-A User's Manual 4.7 Boot 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, and Dual. Note: When "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual, all OPROM-related features will be set to Legacy.
  • Page 183 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When "Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following features will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1 ~ Boot Option #9 Add New Boot Option (Available when any storage device is detected by the BIOS) This feature allows you to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot.
  • Page 184 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows you to set the system boot order for detected HDD devices. USB Key Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows you to set the system boot order for detected USB key devices.

  • Page 185: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 186 Super X13DDW-A User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to save all changes on the default values specified to the BIOS Setup utility for future use.

  • Page 187: Appendix A Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A.1 BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at https:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide"). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 188: Appendix B Software

    USB/SATA Media drive, or a USB flash drive, or the BMC KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro website for your motherboard information and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 189 Appendix B: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog box 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. To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.

  • Page 190: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wdl/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 media drive.

  • Page 191: Bmc

    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 192: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    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 193 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 194 Super X13DDW-A 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.

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