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  • Page 1 X11SPL-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

    8-DIMM DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz. It features such technologies as the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O for improved security and system reliability. The X11SPL-F includes PCI-Express 3.0 slots, SATA 3.0 ports, dual 1G Base-T LAN support, and an M.2 slot (Type 2280 and 22110).

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SPL-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 ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 X11SPL-F User's Manual 2.3 Motherboard Installation .....................30 Tools Needed ........................30 Location of Mounting Holes ....................30 Installing the Motherboard....................31 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................32 Memory Support ........................32 DIMM Module Population Sequence ................33 DIMM Installation ......................34 DIMM Removal .........................34 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................35 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................40...
  • Page 7 Preface Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................70 4.2 Main Setup .........................71 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................73 4.4 Event Logs .........................99 4.5 IPMI ..........................101 4.6 Security ..........................104 4.7 Boot ..........................108 4.8 Save & Exit ........................111 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................115 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................116...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SPL-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 10 X11SPL-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SPL-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 ASpeed AST2500 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN JLAN2 JLAN1 USB0/1 LEDBMC MH10 USB2/3 MH11 USB4/5 JBT1 JIPMB1 I-SGPIO2 I-SATA2 BAR CODE Intel C621 I-SATA3 MAC CODE IPMI CODE I-SATA4 M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference USB8/9 (3.0) UID-LED IPMI_LAN SLOT4 UID-SW USB0/1 SLOT3 SLOT6 SLOT5 COM1 LAN2 LAN1 SLOT2 SLOT7 JPL2 LEDBMC JPL1 COM1 FAN5 ASpeed SLOT1 JVRM1 AST2500 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN JLAN2 JLAN1 USB0/1 LEDBMC COM2 JWD1 DIMMC1 DIMMB1 JPG1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description SLOT1 PCH PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in x8) Slot SLOT2, SLOT3, SLOT5, SLOT7 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slot SLOT4, SLOT6 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) Slot Internal Speaker/Buzzer UID-SW Unit Identifier (UID) Switch USB0/1 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports USB2/3, USB4/5, USB6/7 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers USB8/9...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Note: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. DIMM Size • Up to 128GB at 1.2V Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel PCH C621 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB0/1) • Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB8/9) • Three (3) front accessible USB 2.0 headers with two (2) USB connections (USB2/3, USB4/5, USB6/7) •...
  • 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 VCCP0 12v VR13 #F-1 5+1 PHASE #C-1 #E-1 165W #B-1 #D-2 #A-2 #D-1 VCCP0 #A-1 SNB CORE DDR-IV PECI:30 SOCKET ID:0 SLOT 2 #3B #1B #2B DMI3 SLOT 3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel® Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series (Socket P0-LGA 3647) processor and the Intel PCH C621 chipset, the X11SPL-F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 19: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X11SPL-F motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, one 12V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) the Intel SKX processor, 2) the processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1. SKX Processor 2. Processor Clip (the plastic processor package carrier used for the CPU) 3.

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a processor clip, and 3) the SKX processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Processor Clip 3. SKX Processor Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

  • Page 25: Attaching The Non-F Model Processor To The Processor Clip To Create The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the Non-F Model Processor to the Processor Clip to Create the Processor Carrier Assembly To properly install the CPU into the processor clip, please follow the steps below: 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the processor clip. Also locate notch B and notch C on the processor clip.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly To The Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Attaching the Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor carrier assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor carrier assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM): 1.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

  • Page 28: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 26, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 29: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) From The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with the screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1).

  • Page 30: Motherboard Installation

    X11SPL-F User's Manual 2.3 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 31: 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 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SPL-F supports up to 256GB of RDIMM, 512GB of LRDIMM, and 1TB of 3DS LRDMIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight memory slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

  • Page 33: Dimm Module Population Sequence

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMD1, DIMMB1, DIMME1, DIMMC1, DIMMF1, DIMMA2, DIMMD2. • The blue slots must be populated first. • Only populate DIMMA2 and DIMMD2 if the extra memory support is needed. •...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    X11SPL-F User's Manual DIMM Installation COM1 ASpeed 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into AST2500 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN JLAN2 JLAN1 USB0/1 LEDBMC the memory slots in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMD1, DIMMB1, DIMME1, DIMMC1, DIMMF1, DIMMA2, DIMMD2. MH10 For the best performance, please use the...

  • Page 35: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. COM1 ASpeed AST2500 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN JLAN2 JLAN1 USB0/1 LEDBMC MH10 USB2/3 MH11 USB4/5 JBT1 JIPMB1...
  • Page 36 X11SPL-F User's Manual COM Ports Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the I/O back panel. COM2 is located next to PCI-E Slot 1. COM Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel.

  • Page 37: Lan Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB0/1 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. IPMI LAN LAN Port Pin Definition...
  • Page 38 X11SPL-F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB8/9) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has three front accessible USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3, USB4/5, and USB6/7) and one front accessible USB 3.0 header (USB10/11). The USB12 header is USB 3.0 Type-A.
  • Page 39 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 LED UID Switch...

  • Page 40: 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 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 42 X11SPL-F User's Manual 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. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.

  • Page 44: Nmi Button

    X11SPL-F 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) Pins Definition 3.3V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 45: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPWR2) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR1) processor power connector to the power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 46 X11SPL-F User's Manual 8-Pin Power Connector JPWR1 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power supply. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.. 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4...

  • Page 47: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are seven 4-pin fan headers (FAN1~FAN5, FANA/FANB) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 48 X11SPL-F User's Manual SGPIO Headers There are two Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1, I-SGPIO2) headers located on the motherboard. I-SGPIO is for SATA use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin#...
  • Page 49 M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices. The X11SPL-F motherboard deploys an M key dedicated for SSD devices with the ulitmate performance capability in a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface for native PCI-E SSD support.
  • Page 50 X11SPL-F User's Manual Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation Power SMB (I C) Header The Power System Management Bus (I C) connector (JPI C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Clock Data...
  • Page 52 Ground NVMe I C Header Connector JNVI C1 is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PCI-E peripheral cards. Please connect the I C cable to this connector. VRM SMBus Header JVRM1 is a voltage regulator module (VRM) SMBus header. Use this header to program the CPU and memory VRM controllers.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED/Speaker Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. Please note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a cap.
  • Page 54 X11SPL-F User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SPL-F has eight SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA7) supported by the Intel PCH C621 chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation Intel RAID Key Header The JRK1 header allows the user to enable RAID functions. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Intel RAID Key Header Pin Definitions Pin# Defintion PU 3.3V Stdby PCH RAID KEY 1. Intel RAID Key COM1 ASpeed AST2500...

  • Page 56: Jumper Settings

    X11SPL-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 below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation 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 58 X11SPL-F User's Manual ME Manufacturing Mode Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

  • Page 59: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 60 X11SPL-F User's Manual IPMI LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 and LAN2, an IPMI LAN is also located on the I/O back panel. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.

  • Page 62: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11SPL-F 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 63: 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 64: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    X11SPL-F User's Manual 5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions given in Section 2-4 in Chapter 2. 6. Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM population tables listed in Section 2-4 to install your memory modules.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. 2.

  • Page 66: Technical Support Procedures

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

  • Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.

  • Page 68: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11SPL-F 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 69: 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 70: Chapter 4 Bios

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using 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 71: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SPL-F BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 72 X11SPL-F User's Manual CPLD Version This item displays the Complex Programmable Logic Device version. Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 73: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu 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 default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 74 X11SPL-F 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 75: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
  • Page 76 X11SPL-F User's Manual Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable to enable the Execute-Disable Bit, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 77: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control  This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings: SpeedStep (Pstates) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 78: Chipset Configuration

    X11SPL-F User's Manual CPU C State Control  Autonomous Core C-State Enabling this setting allows the hardware to autonomously choose to enter a C-state based on power consumption and clock speed. The options are Disable and Enable. CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS UPI Configuration  The following UPI information will display: • Number of CPU • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base / Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base / Limit •...
  • Page 80 X11SPL-F User's Manual Memory Configuration  Enforce POR Select POR (Plan of Record) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt- age programming. The options are POR and Disable. Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Mirror Mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM. UEFI ARM Mirror Select Enable to support the UEFI-based address range mirroring with setup option. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 82: Iio Configuration

    X11SPL-F User's Manual IIO Configuration  EV DFX Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a proces- sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS IOAT Configuration  Disable TPH Transparent Huge Pages (TPH) is a Linux memory management system that enables communication in larger blocks (pages). Enabling this feature will increase perfor- mance. The options are No and Yes. Prioritize TPH Use this feature to enable Prioritize TPH support.
  • Page 84 X11SPL-F User's Manual Posted Interrupt Use this feature to enable VT_D Posted Interrupt. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Use this feature to maintain setting coherency between processors or other devices. Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA to enhance system performance.

  • Page 85: South Bridge

    Chapter 4: BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack2 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack.

  • Page 86: Server Me Configuration

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Port 60/64 Emulation This feature allows legacy I/O support for USB devices like mice and keyboards. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Server ME Configuration  The following General ME Configuration will display: • Oper. Firmware Version •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS *If the item "Configure SATA as" above is set to RAID, the following items will display: SATA RSTe Boot Info Select Enable to provide full int13h support for the devices attached to SATA controller The options are Disable and Enable. SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select UEFI to load the EFI driver for system boot.
  • Page 88 X11SPL-F User's Manual SATA HDD Unlock This feature allows the user to remove any password-protected SATA disk drives. The options are Disable and Enable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  The following information will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings: 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 Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 90 X11SPL-F User's Manual VGA Priority Use this feature to select VGA priority when multiple VGA devices are detected. Select On- board to give priority to your onboard video device. Select Offboard to give priority to your graphics card. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

  • Page 91: Network Stack Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port1 used for system boot. The options are Disabled, PXE, and iSCSI. Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port2 used for system boot.

  • Page 92: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user.

  • Page 93: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration: COM1 Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client...
  • Page 94 X11SPL-F User's Manual COM1 Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL/COM2 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. COM2 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 X11SPL-F User's Manual COM2 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. COM2 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 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. The options are COM1 and SOL/COM2. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.

  • Page 98: Trusted Computing

    X11SPL-F User's Manual Trusted Computing  Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect.

  • Page 99: 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 100: View Smbios Event Log

    X11SPL-F User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log 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 101: 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 Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...

  • Page 102: Bmc Network Configuration

    X11SPL-F User's 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 103 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 104: Security

    X11SPL-F User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. User Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, User password.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this item to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. 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 106 X11SPL-F User's Manual  Key Exchange Keys Set New Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signature This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded) c.

  • Page 108: Boot

    X11SPL-F User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot settings. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Option #9 • Dual Boot Option #10 • Dual Boot Option #11 • Dual Boot Option #12 • Dual Boot Option #13 •...

  • Page 110: Add New Boot Option

    X11SPL-F User's Manual *If any storage media is detected, the following items will become available for configuration:  Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your system.

  • Page 111: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below: Save Options 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 112 X11SPL-F User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore 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 Save &...

  • Page 113: 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 114 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: 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 118 X11SPL-F 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 USB device or a writable 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 to "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 122 X11SPL-F 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 123 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 8. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, click on Boot and press <Enter>...
  • Page 124 X11SPL-F User's Manual 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 7. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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