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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SRM-F X11SRM-VF USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SRM-F/-VF motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X11SRM-F/-VF supports an Intel® Xeon® W (Socket R4) processor with up to 18 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 140W. Built with the Intel C422 chipset, the X11SRM-F/-VF supports 4-channel, 4-DIMM DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................12 Quick Reference Table ......................13 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................19 1.3 Special Features ........................19 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............20 Environmental Temperature Control .................20...
  • Page 6 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual DIMM Installation ......................32 DIMM Removal .........................32 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................33 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................38 2.7 Connectors .........................43 Power Connections ......................43 Headers ..........................45 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................55 How Jumpers Work ......................55 2.9 LED Indicators ........................59 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................62...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.7 Boot ..........................104 4.8 Save & Exit ........................107 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ................... 111 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................112 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................113 Product Disposal ......................115 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • 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. X11SRM-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 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SRM-VF Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 FANB FANA FAN2 Notes: • The image above combines both X11SRM-F and X11SRM-VF models. See pages 9-10 for a more accurate representation of each motherboard. • X11SRM-VF Only: NVMe PCI-Express 3.0 x4 Connectors (JNVME0~3) • Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Quick Reference JPL2 IPMI_LAN JUIDB1 USB 0/1 JVRM1 FAN4 USB 6/7 UID-LED COM1 (3.0) LAN2 MH10 LAN1 JPL1 JVRM2 LED6301 UID-LED COM1 JPUSB1 COM2 COM2 Intel USB 6/7(3.0) Intel i210 Aspeed i210 LAN2 LAN1 AST2500 IPMI_LAN USB 0/1...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1, JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPUSB1 USB 0/1 Wake Up Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 14 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Connector Description JVRM1, JVRM2 VRM SMBus Headers (for programming use) LAN1, LAN2 LAN (RJ45) Ports M.2-PCH M.2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot (Supports M-Key 2280) MH10 M.2 Mounting Hole SLOT4, SLOT7 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slots SLOT6 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Note: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. DIMM Size • Up to 64GB at 1.2V Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel PCH C422 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 16 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1) • Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 6/7) • Two (2) front accessible USB 2.0 headers with two (2) USB connections (USB 2/3, USB 4/5) •...
  • Page 17 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon ini- tial system power-on.

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram DDR4 (1DPC) PCIe3.0_x8 PCIe x8 SLOT #4 Non-ECC UDIMM 8.0GT/s PCIe3.0_x16 PCIe x16 SLOT #6 8.0GT/s DIMMA0 PCIe3.0_x8 PCIe x8 SLOT #7 8.0GT/s Intel PCIe3.0_x4 DIMMB0 OCLINK-1 CONN 8.0GT/s Xeon W PCIe3.0_x4 OCLINK-2 CONN 8.0GT/s...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel® Xeon® W (Socket R4) processor and the Intel C422 chipset, the X11SRM-F/-VF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 20: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI. Environmental Temperature Control System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface.

  • Page 21: 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 X11SRM-F/-VF motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 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.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 24: Installing The Motherboard

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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 25: 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 a CPU 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2066 socket. To open the socket cover, press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st".
  • Page 26 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Pull lever away from Press down on load lever socket "Close 1st" 3. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently push down on the "Open 1st" lever to open the load plate.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. To avoid damaging the CPU or socket, do not drop the CPU onto the socket, move it horizontally or vertically, or rub it against the socket pins. Note that you can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction.

  • Page 28: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

  • Page 29: Removing The Cpu And The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the CPU and the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SRM-F/-VF supports up to 128GB of RDIMM and 256GB of LRDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in four memory slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

  • Page 31: 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, DIMMC1, DIMMB1, DIMMD1. • Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual DIMM Installation UID-LED COM1 COM2 Intel USB 6/7(3.0) Intel i210 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into Aspeed i210 LAN2 LAN1 AST2500 IPMI_LAN USB 0/1 JIPMB1 LED6301 the memory slots in the following order: FAN3 MH10...

  • Page 33: 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. UID-LED COM1 COM2 Intel USB 6/7(3.0) Intel i210 Aspeed i210 LAN2 LAN1 AST2500 IPMI_LAN USB 0/1 JIPMB1...
  • Page 34 X11SRM-F/-VF 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 FAN3. 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 35: 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 36 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB 0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB 6/7) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB 2/3 and USB 4/5) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB 8/9).
  • Page 37 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 Pin Definitions...

  • Page 38: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Power 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 40 X11SRM-F/-VF 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 41 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) 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 42: Nmi Button

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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 43: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR2) processor power connector to the power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 44 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 8-Pin Power Connector JPWR2 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 45: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 ~ FAN4, 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 46 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual SGPIO Headers There are two Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1, I-SGPIO2) headers located on the motherboard. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground Data Load Ground...
  • Page 47 Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 48 X11SRM-F/-VF 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 49 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 50 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 51 X11SRM-VF. M.2 Slot The X11SRM-F/-VF motherboard has one M.2 slot. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCI-E. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2280 form factor.
  • Page 52 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 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 53 Chapter 2: Installation SATA Ports The X11SRM-F/-VF has eight SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA7) supported by the Intel PCH C422 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 54 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 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...

  • Page 55: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 56 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Watchdog Watchdog (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 57 Chapter 2: Installation 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. The default setting is Normal.
  • Page 58 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumpers JPL1 for LAN1 and JPL2 for LAN2 to enable or disable the LAN ports. The default setting is Enabled. LAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2...

  • Page 59: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) 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 X11SRM-F/-VF 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 LED7201 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

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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. 2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working properly.

  • 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

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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 X11SRM-VF BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 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 73 Chapter 4: BIOS ME FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Management Engine (ME) firmware. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor ID • Processor Frequency •...
  • Page 74 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Select Enable to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 75: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Extended APIC Select Enable to activate Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) support. The options are Disable and Enable. 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. APIC Physical Mode Use this feature to enable the APIC physical destination mode.

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Hardware PM State Control  Hardware P-States This setting allows the user to select between OS and hardware-controlled P-states. Selecting Native Mode allows the OS to choose a P-state. Selecting Out of Band Mode allows the hardware to autonomously choose a P-state without OS guidance. Selecting Native Mode with No Legacy Support functions as Native Mode with no support for older hardware.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Configuration  Enforce POR Select POR (Plan of Record) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt- age programming. The options are Auto, POR and Disable. Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1000, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, and 2666.

  • Page 78: Iio Configuration

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual ADDDC Sparing Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects when the prede- termined threshold for correctable errors is reached, copying the contents of the failing DIMM to spare memory. The failing DIMM or memory rank will then be disabled. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x 16 / CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x 8 / CPU SLOT7  PCI-E 3.0 x 8 / JNVME0 / JNVME1 / JNVME2 / JNVME3 Link Speed Use this item to select the link speed for the PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
  • Page 80 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Interrupt Remapping Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls external interrupt requests. The options are Enable and Disable. PassThrough DMA Use this feature to allow devices such as network cards to access the system memory without using a processor.
  • Page 81 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 1A~1D. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack1 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack.

  • Page 82: South Bridge

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual South Bridge  The following USB information will display: • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for USB 2.0 and older. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. XHCI Hand-off When this feature is disabled, the motherboard will not support USB 3.0.

  • Page 83: Trusted Computing

    State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. Trusted Computing  The X11SRM-F/-VF supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected: •...
  • Page 84 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual SHA-1 PCR Bank Use this item to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SHA256 PCR Bank Use this item to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device.

  • Page 85: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Settings  WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 86 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Bootup Num-Lock Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting.

  • Page 87: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS AC Loss Policy Depend On 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.

  • Page 88: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. 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 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. COM1 Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 90 X11SRM-F/-VF 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 91 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 92 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  Option ROM Execution SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MMCFG Size Use this item to select the MMCFG size. The options are 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, and MMIOHBase Use this item to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub.
  • Page 94 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Onboard LAN Option ROM Type Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for onboard LAN ports. The options are Legacy and UEFI. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port 1. The options are Disabled, PXE, and ISCSI.

  • 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

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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 Enabled and Disabled. 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 Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...

  • Page 98: Bmc Network Configuration

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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 99 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

  • Page 100: Security

    X11SRM-F/-VF 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 101 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 102 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Set New Select Yes to load the new platform keys (PK) from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the platform keys from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Key Exchange Keys Set New Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS Append Select Yes to add the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBT. Select No to load the DBT from a file. The options are Yes and No.  OsRecovery Signatures This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file.

  • Page 104: Boot

    X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot settings. Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout This feature allows the user to decide the number of seconds to wait for setup menu key input. A value of 65535 means indefinite waiting. The default value is 1.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #5 • 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 •...
  • Page 106 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual  USB Key Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices. • UEFI Boot Option #1 UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities  This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.

  • Page 107: 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 108 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual Default Options Restore 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 109: 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 110 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114 X11SRM-F/-VF 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 115: 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 116: 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 117 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 118 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 3. After locating the healthy 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 119 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 120 X11SRM-F/-VF User's Manual 8. 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 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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