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Supermicro X11SSZ-TLN4F User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Проконсультироваться и купить данное оборудование вы можете в компании «АНД-Системс» адрес: 125480, г.Москва, ул.Туристская, д.33/1; site: https://andpro.ru тел: +7 (495) 545-4870 email: info@andpro.ru При обращении используйте промокод AND-PDF и получите скидку. X11SSZ-TLN4F X11SSZ-QF X11SSZ-F 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

    Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket, while the X11SSZ-QF supports Intel 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket. The X11SSZ-TLN4F/F features the C236 chipset and support for ECC and Non-ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory, while the X11SSZ-QF features the Q170 chipset and support for Non-ECC only.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................32 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................36 2.7 Connectors .........................40 Power Connections ......................40 Headers ..........................43 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................52 How Jumpers Work ......................52 2.9 LED Indicators ........................56 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................59 Before Power On ......................59...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................110 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 ......................... 111 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................112 Product Disposal ......................114 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SSZ-TLN4F Motherboard Image Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X11SSZ-TLN4F. Note 2: 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...
  • Page 10 USB6/7 USB4/5 I-SATA3 Intel JBT1 C236 BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1 I-SATA1 JTPM1 JSD1 JPWR1 USB12 JGPIO1 FANB FAN3 FAN2 LED4 I-SATA0 Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X11SSZ-TLN4F. Note 2: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference JVRM1 DP1/DP2 JVRM2 USB2/3 (3.0) JPG1 JSPDIF_OUT LED3 VGA/DVI JIPMB1 JUIDB1 LAN3/4 IPMI_LAN JSMB1 LED1 LAN1/2 USB0/1 (2.0) JI2C1 LED2 JI2C2 LED1 DP1/DP2 USB2/3(3.0) VGA/DVI AUDIO FP IPMI_LAN LAN1/2 LED2 USB0/1 JPAC1 LED3 JPW2 LAN3/4 COM1 JPW2 JPL3...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Front Panel Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description 4-pin 12V Power Connector, providing up to 75W for connected devices such as a GPU add-on JPWR1 card when 24-pin ATC power is not in use JSD1 SATA DOM Power Connector JSMB1 PCH SMBus Header JSPDIF_OUT1 Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Audio Output Header JTPM1...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • X11SSZ-TLN4F/F: Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v5 series, 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket • X11SSZ-QF: Intel® 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 series, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket Memory •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features I/O Devices • • Serial (COM) Port Two (2) serial-port headers • • SATA 3.0 Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA 0-3) • • Audio Port One (1) Audio Front Panel header via Realtek ALC888S •...
  • Page 16 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 17: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram SVID IMVP8 IMVP8 PCIe3.0_x16 PCIe x16 SLOT 8.0GT/s INTEL LGA1151 DDR4 (CHA) Digital port B DDI B DIMMA1 DVI-I (Socket-H4) 2133/1866/1600MHz DIMMA2 Digital port C DDI C Display Port DDR4 (CHB) Digital port D DIMMB1 DDI D Display Port...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket, while the X11SSZ-QF supports Intel 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket. The X11SSZ-TLN4F/F features the C236 chipset and support for ECC and Non-ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory, while the X11SSZ-QF features the Q170 chipset and support for Non-ECC only.

  • Page 19: Recovery From Ac Power Loss

    The default setting is Last State. 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 20: Acpi Features

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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: 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 22: Motherboard Installation

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 27: 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 28 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 29: 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 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SSZ-TLN4F/F supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC 2133 MHz in four memory slots. The X11SSZ-QF supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 Non-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 31: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation LED1 DP1/DP2 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following USB2/3(3.0) VGA/DVI IPMI_LAN LAN1/2 LED2 USB0/1 LED3 LAN3/4 order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, JPW2 JPL3 COM1 JPL2 JPL1 FAN4 DIMMA1. For the system to work properly, JPW1 MAC CODE COM2...

  • Page 32: Rear I/O Ports

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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. LED1 DP1/DP2 USB2/3(3.0) VGA/DVI IPMI_LAN LAN1/2 LED2 USB0/1 LED3 LAN3/4 JPW2 JPL3 COM1...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation VGA/DVI-I Port A VGA port and a DVI-I port are located next to DisplayPorts 1/2 on the I/O back panel. Use these connections for VGA and DVI displays. The VGA connector is on top and the DVI is on the bottom.
  • Page 34 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports JVRM1 There are two USB 2.0 port (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 port (USB2/3) located on the I/O back JVR1 JVRM2 panel. The motherboard also has three USB 2.0 headers (USB4/5, USB6/7, and USB8/9) and one USB 3.0 header (USB10/11).
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports There are two COM headers (COM1, COM2) on the motherboard. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. COM Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground LAN Ports There are two 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) and two 10GbE Ethernet ports (LAN3/LAN4 on -TLN4F only) on the I/O back panel.

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 Stby PWR LED 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 38: Reset Button

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 39: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition Control Ground Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 40: Connectors

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) 12V DC power connector to your power supply.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation 8-pin 12V DC Power Connector JPW2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for CPU or alternative single power source for a special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. USB2/3(3.0) VGA/DVI Note: Please refer to page 20 for more information on JPW2.
  • Page 42 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Extended CMOS Battery Connector J18 is a power connector that provides additional power to maintain the CMOS data with an external battery. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. CMOS Battery Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...

  • Page 43: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend you use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control via Pulse Width Modulation through the BMC. This allows the fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the motherboard temperature.
  • Page 44 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual JTPM1 Intel JSD1 JPWR1 C236 SGPIO Header The I-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane via the PCH SATA controller. BIOS LICENSE FANB SGPIO Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 45 Intel JBT1 C236 Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security device that enhances system performance as well as data security by offering encryption and authentication to installed hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the I-SATA1 TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 46 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Audio Front Panel Header A 10-pin audio header located on the motherboard allows you to use the onboard sound chip (Realtek ALC888S-VD2) for audio function. Connect an audio cable to the this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. The pitch of each pin is 2.54mm.

  • Page 47: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to the header for notification if the chassis is opened. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pins Definition Intrusion Input Ground Internal Speaker/Buzzer The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep...
  • Page 48 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 49 Intel JBT1 C236 Chapter 2: Installation System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMB1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SMBus Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Data Ground Clock I-SATA1...
  • Page 50 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F has four SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel PCH C236 (-TLN4F/F) or Q170 (-QF) chipset. In addition, I-SATA0 has built-in power pins to support Supermicro's SATA DOM (Disk-On-Module) solutions. Refer to the table below for pin definition.
  • 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

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 LAN Port Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumpers JPL1 for LAN1, JPL2 for LAN2, and JPL3 for LAN3/4 to enable or disable the LAN ports.
  • Page 54 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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-E Slots Use jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 to enable PCI-E SMB (System Management Bus) support to improve system management for the onboard PCI-E slot. SMBus to PCI-E Slots Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3...

  • Page 56: Led Indicators

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN1/2/3/4 LEDs There are two 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1/2), and the -TLN4F version has two additional 10GbE LAN ports (LAN3/4). Each port has two LED indicators. The Activity LED is yellow and indicates connection and activity. The Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation Unit ID LED A rear UID LED indicator at LED1 is located next to the I/O back panel. This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service. Refer to the table for the LED status.
  • Page 58 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual BMC Heartbeat LED LED3 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for the LED status. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC Normal...

  • Page 59: 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 60: No Video

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 61: 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 62 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 67: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/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 68: Main Setup

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 69 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 70: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 71: 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 72: Cpu Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual CPU Configuration The following CPU information will display: • Intel® Core™ i5-6500 CPU @ 3.2GHz • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology •...
  • Page 73 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 74 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 75 Chapter 4: BIOS 4-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual ACPI 3.0 T-States Select Enabled to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion.

  • Page 77: Graphics Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Graphics Configuration 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. Primary PEG This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graphics (PEG) slot. The default setting is CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16.

  • Page 78: Memory Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual DMI De-Emphasis Control Use this feature to configure the De-emphasis control on DMI. The options are -6dB and -3.5dB. PEG Port Configuration CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 SLOT6 Max Link Speed This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on SLOT6. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS • DIMMA2 • DIMMB1 • DIMMB2 • Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) Maximum Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1067, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, and 2400. Max TOLUD This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM"...

  • Page 80: Pci Express Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual RC6 (Render Standby) Select Enabled to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCH-IO Configuration The following PCH-IO information will display: • Intel PCH RC Version • Intel PCH SKU Name • Intel PCH Rev ID PCI Express Configuration...

  • Page 81: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8) SLOT7 ASPM 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 82 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual SATA Frozen Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above "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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 84: Super Io Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IPv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 85: Amt Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS  Serial Port 2  Serial Port 2 Configuration This submenu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 2. Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 86: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual BIOS Hotkey Pressed Select Enabled to use the BIOS Hotkey feature to enter the Active Mangement Technology setup after POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. WatchDog Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8. 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 88 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 89 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 90: Acpi Settings

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 91: Trusted Computing

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 92: Iscsi Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Device Name This item displays the adapter device name. Chip Type This item displays the network adapter chipset name. PCI Device ID This item displays the device ID number. PCI Address This item displays the PCI address for this computer. PCI addresses are 3 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.
  • Page 94 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Adapter PBA This item displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number. Device Name This item displays the adapter device name. Chip Type This item displays the network adapter chipset name.

  • Page 95: 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 96: View Smbios Event Log

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's 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 97: 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 98: Bmc Network Configuration

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset.
  • Page 99 The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time wthout using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup is also invalid when IPMI Function Support is disabled.

  • Page 100: Security

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's 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 101 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 102 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual  Authorized Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No. 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.

  • Page 103: 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. Select a boot device below to list in FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities.
  • Page 104 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press <Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices. *If the item above set to Legacy, UEFI/Dual, the following items will be displayed: •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS  NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which Network devices are boot devices. • Legact Boot Order #1  UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI network drive devices are boot devices. •...

  • Page 106: Save & Exit

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 107 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 108: Appendix A Bios Codes

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 109 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 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113 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 114: Product Disposal

    X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 115: 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 116 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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 117 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 118 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 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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