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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SSN-H/-E/-L X11SSN-H/-E/-L-WOHS X11SSN-H/-E/-L-VDC USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SSN-H/-E/-L motherboard. About This Motherboard X11SSN is a 3.5” Single Board Computer (size: 146mm x 102mm) that is powered by the 7th generation of Intel®...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    Preface Conventions Used in the Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury. Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................15 Quick Reference Table ......................16 Motherboard Features .......................17 1.2 Processor Overview ......................20 1.3 Special Features ........................20 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................21 1.4 ACPI Features ........................21 1.5 Power Supply ........................21 1.6 Super I/O ..........................22 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................23...
  • Page 7 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................49 Before Power On ......................49 No Power ..........................49 No Video ...........................50 System Boot Failure ......................50 Memory Errors ........................50 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................51 When the System Becomes Unstable ................51 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................53 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................54...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro boards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with the system are listed below.
  • Page 9 • Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
  • Page 10 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Figure 1-1. X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X11SSN-H/-E/-L Motherboard Mechanical Drawings Motherboard Top Side Motherboard Bottom Side...
  • Page 12 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Figure 1-3. X11SSN-H/-E/-L Back Panel I/O Mechanical Drawings Back Panel I/O with Heatsink (X11SSN-H/E) Back Panel I/O with Heatsink (X11SSN-H/E-VDC) Back Panel I/O with Heatsink (X11SSN-L) Continued on the next page...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction X11SSN-H/-E/-L Back Panel I/O Mechanical Drawings Back Panel I/O with Heatsink (X11SSN-L-VDC) Back Panel I/O without Heatsink (X11SSN-H/E/L-WOHS)
  • Page 14 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Figure 1-4. Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) Top Layout FAN1 USB6(3.0) JHDMI1 USB4/5(3.0) JPW2 JPF1 LAN2 LAN1 JGP1 SRW1 SRW2 PWR ON JLCDPWR1 SRW3 SRW4 JCOM2: COM3 COM4 AUDIO FP JPH1 I-SATA1 JCOM1: COM1 COM2 Bottom Layout...

  • Page 15: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Top Layout SRW1 FAN1 USB4/5 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 JPT1 USB6 (3.1) DP++ JHDMI1 SRW2 JPME2 FAN1 USB6(3.0) JPW2 JHDMI1 USB4/5(3.0) JPW2 JPF1 JPF1 JGP1 LAN2 LAN1 JGP1 SRW1 SRW2 PWR ON USB0/1 JLCDPWR1 JLCDPWR1 USB2/3 USB7 LVDS1 SRW3...

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Table

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Jumper Setting (Default *) Pin 1-3* (3.3V) JLCDPWR1 LVDS Panel VCC power source selection Pin 3-5 (5V) Pin 3-4 (12V) Pin 1-2* (FORCE POWER ON) JPF1 FORCE POWER ON Pin 2-3 (POWER BUTTON ON)

  • Page 17: Motherboard Features

    One (1) Full Size Mini-PCI Express slot with mSATA (one PCIe x1 Gen3, one USB 2.0, one SATA 3.0) • One (1) M.2 B-Key 3042/2242/2280 (PCIe x2 Gen3, one USB 2.0, one SATA 3.0) The 2242/3042 module is supported by a copper standoff for M.2 and mounting holes (Supermicro P/N: MCP-110- 00098-0N) Network •...
  • Page 18 Mechanical Specification • Dimensions: 4" (L) x 5.75" (W) (102mm x 146mm) SBCs • Total Height: X11SSN-H/-E 41.88mm, X11SSN-L 32.88mm, X11SSN-H/-E/-L-WOHS 28.9mm, X11SSN-H/E-VDC 41.23mm, X11SSN-L-VDC 32.23mm Environment • Operating Temperature Range: X11SSN-H/-E supports 0°C ~ 70°C (-32°F ~ 158°F), X11SSN-L supports 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F), X11SSN-H/-E-VDC/WOHS supports 0°C ~ 70°C (-32°F ~ 158°F), X11SSN-L-VDC/WOHS supports 0°C...

  • Page 19: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-5. System Block Diagram MAX. 16G SO-DIMM SUPPORTED per DIMM Non-ECC-SODIMM DUAL CHANNEL DDR4 2133 MHz DDI1 PS175 HDMI connector DP to HDMI2.0 DDI2 Intel DP connector PTN3460 LVDS Connector DP to LVDSBridge FLASH SPI 256Mb REALTEK High Definition Audio...

  • Page 20: Processor Overview

    Intel® vPro™ Technology and Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT). (For X11SSN-H/E, -VDC, -WOHS) 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSN-H/-E/-L motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring.

  • Page 21: Recovery From Ac Power Loss

    Chapter 1: Introduction Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.

  • Page 22: Super I/O

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 1.6 Super I/O The Super I/O (NCT6106D chip) provides four high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART includes a 128 byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability, and a processor interrupt system.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Motherboard Installation

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 25: Installing The Motherboard

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

  • Page 26: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X11SSN-H/-E/-L supports up to 32GB of DDR4 2133MHz SO-DIMM in two memory slots on the bottom side of the motherboard. Bottom Layout...

  • Page 27: So-Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation SO-DIMM Installation 1. Position the SO-DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Align 2. Insert the SO-DIMM module vertically at about a 45 degree angle. Press down until the module locks into place. Insert this end first Press down until the module locks into place.

  • Page 28: Rear I/O Ports

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 2.4 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. FAN1 USB6(3.0) JHDMI1 USB4/5(3.0) JPW2 JPF1 LAN2 LAN1 JGP1 SRW1 SRW2 PWR ON...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation DP++ DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display and fast refresh rate. It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices such as VGA, DVI or HDMI. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using the same cable.
  • Page 30 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual LAN Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. Refer to the table below for pin defintions.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB4/5) and one USB 3.0 Type C port (USB6) on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has four front access USB 2.0 headers (USB0/1 and USB2/3). The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable.

  • Page 32: 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. Refer to the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 33 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 in the suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
  • Page 34 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including SATA activities. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 35: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Connectors Power Connections SATA Power Connector The 4-pin SATA power connector JPH1 provides power to onboard HDD devices. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 4-pin HDD Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground 12V Vertical Type Power Connector JPW2 is the 12V DC power source for the X11SSN-H/E/L-VDC motherboard.
  • Page 36 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 4-pin 12V R/A Type Power Connector The R/A type power connector is located at JPW1 on the bottom side of the X11SSN-H/E/L and X11SSN-H/E/L-WOHS motherboard. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. +12V R/A Type Power...

  • Page 37: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Header There is one fan header with 4-pins on the motherboard. Pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
  • Page 38 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Front Panel Audio Header A 10-pin front panel audio header located on the motherboard allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to the this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 39: Com Ports

    RS-485/422_COM2_TX+ (Full Duplex) or RS-485_COM2_Data+ (Half Duplex) TXD2 or RS-485/422_COM2_RX+ (Full Duplex) CTS2 DTR2 or RS-485/422_COM2_RX- (Full Duplex) RI_N2 SATA Port The X11SSN-H/-E/-L has one SATA 3.0 port (I-SATA1). 1. JCOM1 2. JCOM2 FAN1 USB6(3.0) JHDMI1 3. I-SATA1 USB4/5(3.0)
  • Page 40 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual LVDS Connector LVDS1 is the LVDS connector. LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) is a high-speed digital interface that operates at low power. It is a type of connection that is used with a LVDS LCD panel. The connector combines LCD VCC Power (pins 9-10), LVDS high speed digital interface, backlight power 3.3V (pin 7) and 12V (pins 1-5), backlight enable (pin 15),...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Battery Connector BT1 is a two-pin connector for an external CMOS battery. Refer to section 3.4 for battery installation instructions. This connector is also used to clear the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, remove the battery, short pins 1-2 for more than 10 seconds and then install the battery. 1.
  • Page 42 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual General Purpose I/O Header The JGP1 (General Purpose Input/Output) header is an 8-bit general purpose I/O expander on a pin header via the SMBus. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. GPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 43 M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and is located at JMD1 on the bottom side of the motherboard. The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices. The X11SSN-H/-E/-L motherboard deploys a B-KEY for SATA/PCIe SSD devices or USB/ PCIe WWAN or GNSS card. The X11SSN-H/-E/-L deploys a 2242/3042/2280 screw hole location for an M.2 module.
  • Page 44 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Mini PCI-E Slot The Mini PCI-E slot, located at JMP1 on the bottom side of the motherboard, is used to install compatible Mini PCI-E and mSATA devices. The Mini PCI-E slot supports USB, one PCI-E, SATA devices, mSATA SSD, and wireless devices such as GNSS and bluetooth modules.

  • Page 45: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 46 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Force Power On Use jumper JPF1 to select the FORCE POWER ON function when the AC power cord is plugged in. When enabling force power on and AC power recovery, the system will boot up automatically without pressing the power button.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation TPM Enable/Disable Use the JPT1 jumper to enable or disable the TPM feature. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. TPM Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enable (Default) Pins 2-3 Disable 1. TPM Enable/Disable Header FAN1 USB6(3.0) JHDMI1...

  • Page 48: Led Indicators

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators LAN Port LEDs There are two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) 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 49: 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 50: No Video

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 51: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.5 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 52 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly. Replace a bad component with a good one.

  • Page 53: Technical Support Procedures

    1. Please review the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website at http://www. supermicro.com/FAQ/index.php before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code.

  • Page 54: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SSN-H/-E/-L motherboard supports dual channel Non-ECC DDR4 SODIMM 2133MHz up to 32GB in two DIMMs. See Section 2.3 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 55: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Remove the battery cable at the BT1 connector on the board. 3.

  • Page 56: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 57: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSN 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 58: Main Setup

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 59: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select Advanced 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 BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.

  • Page 60: Cpu Configuration

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error This feature forces the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Re-try Boot If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS • L3 Cache • L4 Cache • • SMX/TXT SW Guard Extentions (SGX) Use this feature to enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). SGX is a set of CPU instructions that increases software security. The options are Software Controlled, Enabled, and Disabled.
  • Page 62 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When All is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. Please refer to Intel's website for more information. The options are All and 1.

  • Page 63: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Configuration • Memory RC Version • Memory Frequency • Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) • Channel 0 Slot 0 • Size • Number of Ranks • Manufacturer • Channel 1 Slot 0 Maximum Memory Frequency Use this feature to select the memory frequency. The options are Auto, 1067, 1333, 1600, 1867, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3467, 3733, 4000, and 4133.

  • Page 64: Lcd Control

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Panel Color Depth Use this feature to select the panel color depth. The options are Disabled, VESA and JEIDA18 bpp, VESA 24 bbp, and JEIDA 24 bpp. Backlight Brightness Use this feature to select the backlight brightness for the panel display. Select a range from 1 to 16.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. XHCI Hand-off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off.

  • Page 66: Sata Configuration

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller supported by the SoC. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is enabled, the following features are available for configuration: SATA Mode Selection Use this feature to select the mode for the installed SATA drives.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Above 4G MMIO BIOS assignment Use this feature to enable or disable the above 4GB Memory Mapped IO BIOS assignment. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Mini-PCIe Slot OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

  • Page 68: Nct6106D Super Io Configuration

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual NCT6106D Super IO Configuration  NCT6106D Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip NCT6106D  Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS COM2 Port Mode Use this feature to select the COM port mode. The options are RS232 Mode, RS422 Mode, and RS485 Mode.  Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled Device Settings This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a...

  • Page 70: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual • ME Firmware SKU • ME File System Intergrity Value • ME Firmware Status 1 • ME Firmware Status 2 • NFC Support  Firmware Update Configuration Me FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Management Engine firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 72 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual COM2 Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is enabled, the following items are available for configuration: 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.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 74 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS COM4 Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is enabled, the following items are available for configuration: 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.
  • Page 76 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 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 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 78: Iscsi Configuration

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual NCT6106D HW Monitor  The following PC Health Status information will display: • System temperature • CPU temperature Fan Speed Control Mode Use this feature to select the fan speed mode. The options are Standard and Full Speed.

  • Page 79: Trusted Computing

    Chapter 4: BIOS Trusted Computing  The following TPM information is displayed: TPM2.0 Device Found Vendor: IFX Firmware Version: 5.51 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.
  • Page 80 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Endorsement Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version Use this feature to select the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification version. Version TCG_1_2 is compatible with Windows 8 and 10.

  • Page 81: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Security Use this menu to configure Security settings. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a user password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 82 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual  Secure Boot Secure Boot Enable Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode This feature allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS  Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore DB variables to facotry default. The options are Yes and No. Secure Boot variable l Size l Keys l Key Source  Platform Key (PK) Use this feature to configure the setting for platform keys. Details Select this feature to view PK information.
  • Page 84 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Export Select this feature to export the db from a file system. Update Select Yes to load the db from factory default or No to load from a file or external media. Append Select Yes to load the db from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Delete Select Yes to delete the variable or No to delete a ceritifcate from the key database.  OsRecovery Signature Use this feature to configure the setting for dbr keys. Details Select this feature to view authorized time stamp information. Export Select this feature to export the dbr from a file system.

  • Page 86: Boot

    X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual 4.5 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings: Boot Configuration New Boot Option Policy Use this feature to select the boot order for a newly detected device. The options are Default, Place First, and Place Last.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Support Select Disabled for all USB devices to be unavailable until after the operating system boots, Parital Initial for all USB devices to be unavailable before the operating system boots, and Full Initial for all USB ports to be enabled during the POST. The options are Disabled, Full Initial, and Partial Initial.
  • Page 88 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15  Add New Driver Option Use this feature to add a new EFI driver option from the driver order.

  • Page 89: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to exit the BIOS without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made and reset the system.
  • Page 90 X11SSN-H/-E/-L User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

  • Page 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96 X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 97: Product Disposal

    Appendix C: Standardized 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 98: 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 99 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 "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 100 X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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 101 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 102 X11SSN-H/-E/-L 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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