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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SSQ 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

    About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SSQ motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X11SSQ motherboard supports an Intel® 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processor in an LGA 1151 socket.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SSQ 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 .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 X11SSQ User's Manual 2.4 Motherboard Installation .....................31 Tools Needed ........................31 Location of Mounting Holes ....................31 Installing the Motherboard....................32 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................33 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................39 2.7 Connectors .........................42 Power Connections ......................42 Headers ..........................44 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................52 How Jumpers Work ......................52...
  • Page 7 Preface 4-4 Security ..........................100 4-5 Boot ..........................103 4-6 Save & Exit ........................105 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................109 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................110 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................111 Product Disposal ......................113 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • 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. X11SSQ 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 X11SSQ User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SSQ Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 JPAC1 USB8/9(3.0) USB2/3 JPL1 FAN4 FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 COM4 JVR1 DESIGNED IN USA COM3 CATERR_ CATERR_LED COM2 COM1 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    X11SSQ User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JAT1 ATX/AT mode Pins 1-2 (ATX mode) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description SLOT4, SLOT5 PCH PCI-E 3.0 X4 Slots SLOT6 PCH PCI-E 3.0 X1 Slot SLOT7 CPU PCI-E 3.0 X16 Slot Internal Speaker/Buzzer USB0/1, 2/3, 8/9 Back panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports (Ports 8/9: USB 3.0) USB4/5, 6/7, 10/11 Front Accessible USB Headers (Headers 10/11: USB 3.0)

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    X11SSQ User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • 6th Generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processor in an LGA1151 socket Memory • Supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 Non-ECC 2133 MHz DIMM Size • 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB Chipset •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB0/1 and USB2/3) • One (1) USB 3.0 port on the rear I/O panel (USB8/9) • Two (2) USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard for front access (USB4/5 and USB6/7) •...
  • Page 16 X11SSQ User's Manual Motherboard Features LED Indicators • CPU/System overheating • Power/Suspend state indicator • Fan Failure • HDD activity • LAN activity Dimensions • uATX, 9.6" x 9.6", (24.4cm x 24.4 cm) Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions.

  • Page 17: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram PCIe3.0_x16 SVID IMVP8 PCIe x16 SLOT #7 MPS VRM 8.0GT/s INTEL LGA1151 Digital port 3 DisplayPort DDR4 (CHA) DIMMA1 (Black) Digital port 2 HDMI (Socket-H4) DIMMA2 (Blue) 2133/1866MT/s Digital port 1 DVI-D DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 (Black)

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel@ 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel Q170 PCH Chipset, the X11SSQ motherboard offers maximum I/O expendability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14- nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 19: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the board. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports PC 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 20: Acpi Features

    X11SSQ User's Manual 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 21: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.7 Super I/O The Super I/O provides four high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    X11SSQ User's Manual 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.

  • Page 23: 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 24 X11SSQ User's Manual 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.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 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 26: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    X11SSQ User's Manual 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 27 Chapter 2: Installation 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 28: Removing The Heatsink

    X11SSQ User's Manual 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 29: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SSQ motherboard supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 Non-ECC 1866/2133 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...

  • Page 30: Dimm Installation

    X11SSQ User's Manual DIMM Installation AUDIO FP HDMI/DP 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB8/9(3.0) USB2/3 FAN4 order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DIMMA1. For the system to work properly,...

  • Page 31: Motherboard Installation

    AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 32: Installing The Motherboard

    X11SSQ User's Manual 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 33: Rear I/O Ports

    AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 34: Lan Ports

    X11SSQ User's Manual DVI-D Port The onboard DVI-D port is located next to the KB/Mouse connector on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for Digital Video Interface display. LAN Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Port

    AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 36: Serial Ports

    X11SSQ User's Manual Serial Ports There are four COM headers (COM1 ~ COM4) on the on the motherboard. See the table below for pin definitions. COM Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition COM Port Pin Layout Ground KB/Mouse Port A Keyboard/Mouse port on the I/O back panel provides support for a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 37 AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 38 X11SSQ User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are four USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1 and USB2/3) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB8/9) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two USB 2.0 headers for four USB 2.0 ports (USB4/5 and USB6/7) and one USB 3.0 header for two USB 3.0 ports (USB10/11).

  • Page 39: 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 40 X11SSQ User's Manual Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 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 41 Chapter 2: Installation 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. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    X11SSQ User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections Main ATX Power Supply and 12V DC Power Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. You must also connect the 4-pin (JPW2) 12V DC power connector to your power supply.
  • Page 43 AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB8/9(3.0) USB2/3 FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 44: Headers

    X11SSQ User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are four 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: Sgpio Headers

    HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) 3. JSD1 FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 46 X11SSQ 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 AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 48 X11SSQ User's Manual Onboard Power LED An oboard power LED is located at JLED1. This power LED header is connected to the Front Control Panel located JF1 to indicate the status of the system power. See the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 49: Chassis Intrusion

    HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 2. Chassis Intrusion JPAC1 USB8/9(3.0) USB2/3 FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS...

  • Page 50: Sata Ports

    X11SSQ User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SSQ has six SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel Q170 chipset. These ports provide serial-link signal connections. I-SATA0 also supports SuperDOM, Supermicro's proprietary SATA DOM with built-in power connections via pin 8.
  • Page 51 DisplayPort interface designed for em bedded display applications, including notebook PCs, tablets, netbooks and all-in-one desktop PCs. X11SSQ support 3.3V eDP LED or LCD panel only. The X11SSQ support eDP standard version 1.4. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    X11SSQ 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 HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB8/9(3.0) 3. LAN2 Enable/Disable USB2/3 FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS...

  • Page 54: Watch Dog

    X11SSQ 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 AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB8/9(3.0) USB2/3 FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 56 X11SSQ User's Manual Force-On (ATX/AT) Use jumper JAT1 to put the motherboard into either ATX or AT mode. Setting it to AT mode enables the motherboard to boot up as soon as power is provided, even if a power loss occurs.

  • Page 57: Led Indicators

    AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 58: Standby Power Led

    X11SSQ User's Manual Onboard Power LED LED1 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 59 AUDIO FP HDMI/DP HD AUDIO KB/MOUSE JPL2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPAC1 USB2/3 USB8/9(3.0) FAN4 JPL1 X11SSQ JPW2 JVR1 REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA CATERR_LED Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 60: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11SSQ User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 61: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 62: 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 63 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 64: Technical Support Procedures

    X11SSQ User's Manual 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 65: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SSQ motherboard supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 Non-ECC 1866/2133 MHz. 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 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11SSQ 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 67: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSQ 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 69: 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 01/01/2015 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SSQ BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 70 X11SSQ User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Power Configuration

    X11SSQ User's 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 73: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power state before a power loss.
  • Page 74 X11SSQ User's Manual Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Turbo Mode Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Package Power Limit MSR Lock Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    X11SSQ User's Manual Enhanced C-States Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.

  • Page 77: 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 78 X11SSQ User's Manual Graphics Turbo IMON Current Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 31. Primary Display Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary display. The options are Auto, IGFX, PEG, and PCIE.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS PM Support Use this item to enable the IGFX Power Management function. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PAVP Enable Use this feature to enable or disable the protected audio video path (PAVP). The options are Disabled or Enabled. DMI/OPI Configuration The following DMI information will display: •...

  • Page 80: Memory Configuration

    X11SSQ User's Manual SLOT7 Max Payload Size Use this feature to select the PEG0 maximum payload size. The options are Auto, 128 TLP, and 256 TLP. SLOT7 Power Limit Value Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot. Press "+"...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Max TOLUD This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.

  • Page 82: Pci Express Configuration

    X11SSQ User's Manual PCI Express Configuration 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 Enabled. Peer Memory Write Enable Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write.

  • Page 83: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS SLOT5 PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. SLOT5 Detect Non-Compliance Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant with the PCI-E standards.
  • Page 84 X11SSQ User's Manual SATA Controller(s) This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode Selection Use this item to select the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are AHCI and RAID.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings: PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles.

  • Page 86: Super Io Configuration

    X11SSQ User's Manual Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1 used for system boot. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is PXE. Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port2 used for system boot. The default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
  • Page 88 X11SSQ User's Manual Serial Port 3 Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.

  • Page 89: Amt Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS AMT Configuration Intel AMT Select Enabled to use Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. BIOS Hotkey Pressed Select Enabled to use the BIOS Hotkey feature. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Watch Dog Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes.
  • Page 90 X11SSQ User's Manual COM1 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 91 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. COM1 Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 92 X11SSQ User's Manual COM2 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. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS COM2 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 94 X11SSQ User's Manual COM3 Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS COM4 Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. COM4 Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
  • Page 96 X11SSQ User's Manual COM4 Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. COM4 Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 97: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Out-of-Band Management 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. The options are COM1, COM2, COM3, and AMT SOL. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.

  • Page 98: Trusted Computing

    X11SSQ User's Manual WHEA Support This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the Windows 2008 (or a later version) operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Trusted Computing  Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onbaord security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security.

  • Page 99: Iscsi Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS • System temperature • Peripheral temperature • FAN3 Speed • FAN2 Speed • CPU FAN Speed • FAN4 Speed • Vcpu • • VDIMM • 5VCC • PCH 1.0V • AVCC • 3.3VCC • • VBAT Fan Speed Control Mode Use this feature to select the fan speed control mode.

  • Page 100: Security

    X11SSQ User's Manual 4-4 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 101 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 102 X11SSQ User's 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.  Forbidden Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults.

  • Page 103: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-5 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 104 X11SSQ User's Manual • 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  Add New Boot Option Use this item to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list.

  • Page 105: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-6 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 106 X11SSQ User's 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 107: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 108 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 X11SSQ User's Manual 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. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.

  • Page 113: Product Disposal

    Appendix C: Warning Statements 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 114: 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 115 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" 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 www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM".
  • Page 116 X11SSQ User's Manual 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 117 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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