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  • Page 1 X11SSH-CTF/TF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SSH-CTF/TF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X11SSH-CTF/TF motherboard supports an Intel E3-1200 v5, 6th Gen Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron series processor in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With support of the Intel C236 chipset, this motherboard offers such features as eight SAS 3.0 ports (available...

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................12 Quick Reference Table ......................13 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................19 1.3 Special Features ........................19 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................20 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................20 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............20 Environmental Temperature Control .................20...
  • Page 6 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................32 Memory Support ........................32 DIMM Module Population Configuration ................32 DIMM Module Population Sequence ................32 DIMM Installation ......................33 DIMM Removal .........................33 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................34 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................38 2.7 Connectors .........................42 Power Connections ......................42...
  • Page 7 Preface Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................71 Starting the Setup Utility ....................71 4.2 Main Setup .........................72 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................74 4.4 Event Logs ........................100 4.5 IPMI ..........................102 4.6 Security ..........................105 4.7 Boot ..........................108 4.8 Save & Exit ........................110 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................114 B.2 SuperDoctor...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    • Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com 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 Figure 1-1. X11SSH-TF 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 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SSH-CTF Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. X11SSH-CTF/TF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPCK1 COM1 COM2 USB6/7 JOH1 (3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JPME2 USB0/1 LEDBMC JIPMB1 JPTG1 X550 JTPM1 JPWR2 USB2/3 JI2C2 SAS CODE JWD1 JPWR1 JBT1 JSTBY1 REV:1.01 X11SSH-TF DESIGNED IN USA...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Quick Reference JPSAS1 JOH1 USB6/7 (3.0) JTPM1 (-CTF Only) JIMPB1 JPTG1 JPME2 COM1 IPMI_LAN JUIDB1 JPS1 JPB1 USB0/1 LAN2 (-CTF Only) JPCK1 LAN1 LEDBMC JPCK1 COM1 COM2 USB6/7 JOH1 FAN5 (3.0) IPMI_LAN COM2 LAN2 LAN1 JPME2 USB0/1...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    4-pin BMC External I2C Header (for an IPMI Card) Chassis Intrusion Header JOH1 Overheat LED Header Power Supply SMBbus I C Header JPWR1 24-pin ATX Power Connector JPWR2 12V 8-pin Processor Power Connectors JSAS1 Eight SAS 3.0 Ports (X11SSH-CTF only) Note: Table is continued on the next page.
  • Page 14 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Connector Description JSD1/JSD2 SATA DOM Power Connectors JSTBY1 Standby Power Header JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector JUIDB1 UID Switch LAN1/LAN2 LAN (RJ45) Ports SLOT4 PCH PCI-E 3.0 X2 (IN X4) Slot SLOT6 CPU PCI-E 3.0 X8 Slot...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    DIMM Size • 4GB, 8GB, 16GB at 1.2V Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel® PCH C236 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 16 Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Wake-on-LAN • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used. See the note on page 21.) • Management Engine (ME) •...
  • Page 17 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon ini- tial system power-on.

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram IMVP 8 3 PHASE 2 PHASE for Vcore 80W #B-1 Available on the X11SSH-CTF #B-0 #A-1 #A-0 PCI-E X8 Gen3 MINI SAS HD LSI SAS3008 MINI SAS HD LGA1151 PCI-E X8 Gen3 SLOT6 PCIe3.0 x8...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E3-1200 v5 series processors (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel C236 PCH, the X11SSH-CTF/TF motherboard offers maximum I/O expendability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 20: System Health Monitoring

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSH-CTF/TF motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen.

  • Page 21: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 22: Advanced Power Management

    Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ® Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 24: Motherboard Installation

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Installing The Motherboard

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

  • Page 26: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the north center edge and the South center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4.
  • Page 28 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket. 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 29: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU fan power connector on Thermal Grease the motherboard (FAN1: CPU Fan). 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with other components.
  • Page 30 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.

  • Page 31: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SSH-CTF/TF supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC UDIMM 2133MHz memory in four DIMM slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 33: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation JPCK1 COM1 COM2 USB6/7 JOH1 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following (3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JPME2 USB0/1 LEDBMC JIPMB1 JPTG1 X550 order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, JTPM1 JPWR2 USB2/3 JI2C2 DIMMA1. For the system to work properly, SAS CODE JWD1 JPWR1...

  • Page 34: Rear I/O Ports

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. JPCK1 COM1 COM2 USB6/7 JOH1 (3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JPME2 USB0/1 LEDBMC JIPMB1...

  • Page 35: Lan Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to LAN Ports 1/2 on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. LAN Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. There is also a dedicated IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 36 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There is one USB 2.0 port (USB0/1) and one USB 3.0 port (USB6/7) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB9/10).

  • Page 37: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports There is one COM port (COM1) on the I/O back panel and one COM header (COM2) on the motherboard. See the table below for pin definitions. COM Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground 1.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities.

  • Page 40: Reset Button

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 41: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Pin Definitions (JF1) Status Pins...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR2) processor power connector to your power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector...

  • Page 43: Secondary Power Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Secondary Power Connector JPWR2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the processor(s). +12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V Required Connection 1.

  • Page 44: Headers

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are six fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation SGPIO Headers I-SGPIO1 and I-SGPIO2 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out Load Ground Clock NC = No Connection Disk-On-Module Power Connector The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports.
  • Page 46 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.

  • Page 47: Standby Power

    Chapter 2: Installation Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the table below for pin definitions. Standby Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition +5V Standby Ground No Connection Internal Speaker/Buzzer The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep codes.
  • Page 48 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Header Power System Management Bus (I C) header at JPI C1 monitors the power supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...

  • Page 49: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header Connect an LED indicator to JOH1 to display warnings of chasis overheating and fan failure. See the table below for the LED status. Overheat LED Header Status State Definition Solid Overheat Blinking Fan Fail Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard.
  • Page 50 SATA and SAS Ports The X11SSH-TF has eight SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel PCH C236 chipset. In addition to the eight SATA 3.0 ports, the X11SSH-CTF has eight SAS 3.0 ports that are supported by the LSI 3008 controller.
  • Page 51 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. UID Switch UID LED...

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled 10Gb LAN Enable/Disable JPTG1 allows you to enable or disable the 10Gb LAN.
  • Page 54 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation SMBus to PCI Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I C) to the PCI-E/PCI slots. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI C1 controls the data and C2 controls the clock).
  • Page 56 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual SAS HDD Enable/Disable (X11SSH-CTF only) JPSAS1 allows you to enable the SAS HDD. See the table below for jumper settings. SAS HDD Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled SAS 3.0 Enable/Disable (X11SSH-CTF only) JPS1 allows you to enable the onboard SAS 3.0 ports.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation Manufacturing Mode Select Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. See the table below for jumper settings. Manufacturing Mode Jumper Settings Jumper Setting...
  • Page 58 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual LANCONF Flash Use the JPCK1 jumper to flash the LAN EEPROM. The default setting is disabled. LANCONF Flash Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled 1. LANCONF Flash JPCK1 COM1 COM2 USB6/7 JOH1 (3.0)

  • Page 59: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each port, one LED indicates activity when flashing while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 60 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Onboard Power LED LEDPWR is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation SAS Activity LED (X11SSH-CTF only) A SAS Activity LED is located at LEDS1. When LEDS1 flashes, it indicates activity on a SAS port. SAS Activity LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: SAS Active Blinking SAS Error Unit ID LED A rear UID LED indicator at LE1 is located near the UID switch on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 62 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual M.2 LED The M.2 LED is located at LE3 on the motherboard. When LE3 is blinking, M.2 functions normally. Refer to the table below for more information M.2 LED State LED Color Definition Green: Device is working Blinking 1.

  • Page 63: Chapter 3 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 64: No Video

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 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 65: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.
  • Page 66 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 67: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 68: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SSH-CTF/TF motherboard supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 2133MHZ ECC UDIMM memory. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 69: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 70: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSH-CTF/TF 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 72: Main Setup

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the memory speed.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.

  • Page 75: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual CPU Configuration The following CPU information will display: • Displays the CPU model • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology •...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are All and 1, 2, and 3. Intel ®...
  • Page 78 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Package Power Limit MSR Lock Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Power Limit 1 Override Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is Disabled.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS C-State Auto Demotion Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3. C-State Un-Demotion This feature allows the user to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3 Package C-State Demotion Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State demotion.

  • Page 80: Chipset Configuration

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion. System Agent (SA) Configuration The following System Agent information will display: • System Agent Bridge Name • SA PCIe Code Version •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Primary PEG This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graphics (PEG) slot. The default is CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X8). Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Graphics) This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary graphics card.
  • Page 82 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual SAS3008 Max Payload Size Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for the PEG0 device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 TLP, and 256 TLP. SAS3008 ASPM Support Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device.

  • Page 83: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM PCIe ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI Express slots, is a power management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time. If this item is set to Enabled, PCI-E ASMP will be programmed after OPROM.

  • Page 84: Pci Express Configuration

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Enabled and Disabled. REFRESH_2X_MODE Use this feature to select the refresh mode. The options are Disabled, 1-Enabled for WARM or HOT, and 2-Enabled HOT only.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X2 (IN X4) SLOT4 ASPM Support Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration.

  • Page 86: Sata Configuration

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual PCIe PLL SSC Enable this feature to reduce EMI interference by down spreading clock 0.5%. Disable this feature to centralize the clock without spreading. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 7 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information will display: •...

  • Page 88: Super Io Configuration

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Onboard 10G LAN Option ROM Type Use this item to select the Onboard 10G LAN Option ROM type. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Onboard SAS Option ROM Select Enabled to enable SAS Option ROM support to boot the computer using a SAS device specified by the user.

  • Page 89: Intel Server Platform Services

    Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Logical Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. Serial Port 1 Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

  • Page 90: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual • ME FW Status Value • ME FW State • ME FW Operation State • ME FW Error Code • ME NM FW Status Value • BIOS Booting Mode • Cores Disabled • ME FW SKU Information •...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. COM1 Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 92 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS COM2 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. COM2 Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.

  • Page 94: Acpi Settings

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server.

  • Page 95: Trusted Computing

    Chapter 4: BIOS WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.

  • Page 96: Iscsi Configuration

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Storage Hierarchy Use this item to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 97: Nic Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Intel Ethernet Controller X550 - 00:25:90:5D:AF:26  NIC Configuration Link Speed This feature allows the user to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.
  • Page 98 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Virtual MAC Address This item displays the Virtual MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Intel Ethernet Controller X550 - 00:25:90:5D:AF:27  NIC Configuration Link Speed This feature allows the user to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS Link Status This item displays the connection status. MAC Address This item displays the MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Virtual MAC Address This item displays the Virtual MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

  • Page 100: Event Logs

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 101: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 102: Ipmi

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.

  • Page 103: Bmc Network Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 104 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal...

  • Page 105: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 106 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Forbiden Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults.

  • Page 108: Boot

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #8 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #9 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #10 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #11 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #12 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #13 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #14 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Order #15  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 110: Save & Exit

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 112: Appendix A Bios Codes

    X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 113 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 114: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro. com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 115: Superdoctor ® 5

    SATA settings back to your original settings. B.2 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 116: 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 117 Appendix C: 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 118: Product Disposal

    X11SSH-CTF/TF 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 119: 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 120 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large because it contains too many folders and files. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\"...
  • Page 121 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 122 X11SSH-CTF/TF User's Manual 6. After the BIOS recovery process has completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.

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