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  • Page 1 X11SSE-F USER MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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 X11SSE-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super X11SSE-F motherboard supports an Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5, 6th-Gen Core i3, Pentium, or Celeron processor in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With support of the Intel C236 chipset, DDR4 2133 memory, SATA 3.0, PCIe 3.0, KVM, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM),...

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SSE-F User 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 ..........................7 Quick Reference .......................10 Quick Reference Table ......................11 Motherboard Features .......................12 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 1.5 ACPI Features ........................17 1.6 Power Supply ........................18 1.7 Super I/O ..........................18 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................19...
  • Page 6 X11SSE-F User Manual No Power ..........................44 No Video ...........................45 System Boot Failure .......................45 Memory Errors ........................45 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................46 When the System Becomes Unstable ................46 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................48 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................49 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ..................50 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................51...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • 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 8 X11SSE-F User Manual Figure 1-1. X11SSE-F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X11SSE-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0 Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 10: Quick Reference

    X11SSE-F User Manual Quick Reference JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 LED5 JPO1 JUIDB1 JPG1 JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 JTPM1 JPME1 JPME2 LED6 JWD1 LED6 JBT1 JBT1 Intel PCH USB2 MICRO-LP DIMMA2 DIMMA1 I-SATA6 DIMMB1 I-SATA6 DIMMB2 JSD1 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPO1 Power Fail Override Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    • 16GB, 8GB, and 4GB, up to 64GB 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 •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features BIOS • 128Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIO • ACPI 3.0 or later, USB keyboard, Plug-and-Play (PnP), BIOS Rescue Hot-Key, Real Time Clock Wakeup, Dual Boot_Block support, PCI F/W 3.0, and SMBIOS 2.7 or later Power Management •...
  • Page 14 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. Chipset Block Diagram SVID PCIe3.0_x8 IMVP8 IMVP8 PCIe x8 MLP SLOT 8.0GT/s LGA1151 DDR4 (CHA) DIMMA1 2133/1866/1600MHz DIMMA2 SATA-III 6Gb/s (Socket-H4) I-SATA[2]/NVMe1 PCIe3.0_x8 PCIe3.0 x4 DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 8.0GT/s 8.0GT/s 2133/1866/1600MHz DIMMB2 SATA-III 6Gb/s I-SATA[3]/NVMe2 PCIe3.0 x4 x4 DMI 8.0GT/s...

  • Page 16: 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 X11SSE-F 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 17: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSE-F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    X11SSE-F User Manual In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 8/R2, and Windows 2012/R2 operating systems.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Motherboard Installation

    X11SSE-F User 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 21: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 3.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24 X11SSE-F User 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 25: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    To avoid possible damage to the CPU, do not over tighten the screws. 4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Screw#2 Screw#1 Motherboard Mounting Holes Heatsink Bracket Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK-P0047PSR passive heatsink (12-node MicroCloud Series Server)

  • Page 26: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    X11SSE-F User Manual Removing the Passive 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 27: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SSE-F supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 VLP ECC 2133 MHz in four memory 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 28 X11SSE-F User Manual DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots must be populated in the following order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, DIMMA1. The blue slots must be populated first. Towards the CPU DIMMA1 DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)

  • Page 29: Dimm Installation

    DIMM slot to unlock it. 3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot. X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the I-SATA0 ends of the slot.

  • Page 30: Rear I/O Ports

    X11SSE-F User 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. JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation KVM/VGA Connector JKVM1 supports KVM/VGA (UART) connections on the I/O back panel to provide console redirection support or remote networking interface. 1. KVM/VGA JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...

  • Page 32: Connectors

    X11SSE-F User Manual 2.6 Connectors Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB0/1) supported by JKVM1 on the I/O back panel and can be used to provide rear USB access. An additional USB 3.0 type "A" port (USB2) is located on the motherboard.
  • Page 33 Note 1: The system can use either 2.5" hard drives or 3.5" hard drives - not both. Note 2: I-SATA6 is a Supermicro SuperDOM.This is a yellow SATA DOM connec- tor with power pins built in and do not require separate external power cables. This connector is backward-compatible with non-Supermicro SATADOMs that require an external power supply.
  • Page 34 X11SSE-F User Manual SATA Connector Types SATA 3.0 Connector Pin Definitions Port# Connection Type Pin # Signal I-SATA1~5 SATA 3.0, 6 Gb/s Ground (Five) On sled backplane for 2.5" HDD connection RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 SATA_TXP I-SATA0 SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s...
  • Page 35 A power switch/LED indicator is located at SW2, next to the UID switch/LED on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard. Use this switch to power the system on or off. 1. UID Switch/LED JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 2. PWR Switch/LED JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...
  • Page 36 X11SSE-F User Manual Headers TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 37 Serial Link DOM devices. DOM Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground Ground 1. JSD1 (DOM PWR) JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...

  • Page 38: Jumper Settings

    X11SSE-F User Manual 2.7 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 39 1-2 to enable the connection. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled 1. CMOS Clear JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 2. VGA Enable JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...
  • Page 40 X11SSE-F User Manual Watch Dog Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 41 Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal. Manufacturer Mode Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Normal Pins 2-3 Manufacturer Mode 1. Manufacturer Mode JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...
  • Page 42 X11SSE-F User Manual Power Fail Override JPO1 is the power-failure override jumper. Close pin 1 and pin 2 of this jumper to override the power operations policy set by the manufacturer, and allow the remaining functional power supply to run at full capacity instead of operating at normal “power-safe” state as recommended by the manufacturer in the event of a power supply failure.

  • Page 43: Led Indicators

    BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for more information. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC: Normal Blinking 1. BMC Heartbeat LED JPG1 JPO1 JKVM1/VGA USB0/1 JTPM1 LED6 JBT1 Intel PCH MICRO-LP I-SATA6 JSD1 X11SSE-F Rev. 1.01 I-SATA0...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11SSE-F User Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 45: No Video

    1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMMs are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the memory compatibility chart posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.) 2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

  • Page 46: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    X11SSE-F User Manual 4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory slots and check the results. 5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions given in Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used. B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following: 1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD and CD/DVD-ROM.

  • Page 48: Technical Support Procedures

    BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up.) • System configuration 4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ RmaForm/. • Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our Technical Support department.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer.

  • Page 50: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11SSE-F User 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 51: 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 52: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSE-F 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 53: 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 01/01/2016 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SSE-F BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 54 X11SSE-F User Manual 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 55: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 56: Power Configuration

    X11SSE-F User Manual 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 57: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration The following CPU information will display: • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology •...
  • Page 58 X11SSE-F User Manual 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.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Power Limit 2 Override Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override.

  • Page 60: Chipset Configuration

    X11SSE-F User Manual 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.

  • Page 61: Graphics Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS System Agent (SA) Configuration The following System Agent information will display: • System Agent Bridge Name • SA PCIe Code Version • VT-d VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
  • Page 62 X11SSE-F User Manual Aperture Size Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512 MB, 1024MB, 2048MB, and 4096MB. DVMT Pre-Allocated...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled and L1. DMI Extended Sync Control Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI extended synchronization.

  • Page 64: Memory Configuration

    X11SSE-F User Manual ASMP will be programmed after OPROM. If this item is set to Disabled, the PCI-E ASPM will be programmed before OPROM. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Configuration The following memory information will display: • Memory RC Version •...

  • Page 65: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Closed Loop Thermal Management Use this feature to monitor the power consumption and temperature of the system to predict a thermal trend.
  • Page 66 X11SSE-F User Manual *If the item "SATA Mode Selection" is set to RAID, the following items will display: SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select UEFI to load the EFI drvier for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot.

  • Page 67: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. CPU MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

  • Page 68: Intel Server Platform Services

    X11SSE-F User Manual Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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 69: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: BIOS • ME FW Operation State • ME FW Error Code • ME NM FW Status Value • BIOS Booting Mode • Cores Disabled • ME FW SKU Information • End-of-POST Status Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 70 X11SSE-F User Manual 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 71 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 72 X11SSE-F User Manual bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space. SOL Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the...

  • Page 74: Acpi Settings

    X11SSE-F User Manual ACPI Settings High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Pending TPM operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection.

  • Page 76: Iscsi Configuration

    X11SSE-F User Manual iSCSi Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items.

  • Page 77: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 78: View Smbios Event Log

    X11SSE-F User Manual 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 79: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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. System Event Log ...

  • Page 80: Bmc Network Configuration

    X11SSE-F User Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1). VLAN Use this item to enable or disable the IPMI VLAN function. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 82: Security

    X11SSE-F User Manual 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 83 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 84 X11SSE-F User Manual 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 85: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from.
  • Page 86 X11SSE-F User Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #8 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #9 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #10 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #11 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #12 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #13 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #14 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #15  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 87: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 88 X11SSE-F User Manual 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 89: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These error messages normally appear on the screen.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Superdoctor ® 5

    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, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 92: 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 93 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 94: Product Disposal

    X11SSE-F User 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 95: 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 96 Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 97 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. 5.
  • Page 98 X11SSE-F User 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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