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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11DPFF-SN USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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

    NVMe ports, one Super I/O (SIOM) slot, two hybrid M.2 slots, and up to 1.5 TB DDR4 ECC 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 12 DIMM slots. The X11DPFF-SN offers unprecedented system capability and unparalleled I/O expandability, optimized for High- Performance Computing (HPC) and Hyper-converge/Hyper-scale platforms.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    Super X11DPFF-SN 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

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................7 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 1.5 ACPI Features ........................18 1.6 Power Supply ........................18 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................18 ®...
  • Page 6 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................49 2.8 LED Indicators ........................53 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................57 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................60 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................61 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ..................62 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................63 Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................64...

  • Page 7: 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 addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 8 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Figure 1-1. X11DPFF-SN 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 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X11DPFF-SN Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 JUIDB1 IPMI_LAN JUSB1 USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN BIOS JTPM1 JWD1 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00...
  • Page 10 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Figure 1-3. X11DPFF-SN Motherboard Layout for Quick Reference (not drawn to scale) Failure LED UID LED USB0/1 HDDLED IPMI_LAN LEDM1 PWR_SW1 COM1 JUIDB1 COM1 JUSB1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN FAN4 BIOS BIOS TPM/Port 80 JWD1 JTPM1...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description Battery (BT1) Onboard CMOS battery CPU1 Slot1 PCI-E (JPCEI4) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by CPU1 CPU1 Slot2 PCI-E (Slot 2)
  • Page 12 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • This motherboard supports dual Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processors (Socket P0) with two Intel UltraPath Interconnects (UPIs) of up to 10.4 GT/s (per processor) Note: Both CPUs need to be installed for full access to the PCI-E slots, DIMM slots, and onboard controllers. Refer to the block diagram in this chapter to determine which slots or devices may be affected.
  • Page 13 Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
  • Page 14 fi guration 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. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC confi guration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram for the X11DPFF-SN Motherboard #F-1 #M-1 #E-1 #L-1 #D-1 #K-1 VR13 VR13 #C-1 #J-1 PHASE PHASE #B-1 #H-1 #A-1 #G-1 Proccessor Proccessor PECI: 30 PECI: 30 SOCKET ID:0 SOCKET ID:1 DMI3 DMI3...

  • Page 16: 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 processors ( Socket P0) and the PCH C621 chipset, the X11DPFF-SN provides superb system performance, effi cient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technologies that address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 17: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASpeed 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring. 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.

  • Page 18: Acpi Features

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual System Resource Alert ® This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5 . SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can confi gure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefi...

  • Page 19: Management Engine (Me)

    Chapter 1: Introduction Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 21: Motherboard Installation

    Phillips Screwdriver (1) Phillips Screws (9) Standoffs (9) if needed Tools Needed X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Location of Mounting Holes Notes: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

  • Page 22: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Installing the Motherboard Follow the instructions below to install the motherboard into your system. 1. Install the front I/O panel as needed. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (Please refer to the previous page for additional information.)

  • Page 23: 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 fi rst page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) the Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1. The 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processor (The 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processor) 2.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip 3. Intel Processor Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

  • Page 26: Attaching The Processor To The Narrow Processor Clip To Create The Processor Package Assembly

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Processor Package Assembly To The Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).

  • Page 28: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 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 (P socket), and 4) a back plate.

  • Page 29: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 27, 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 30: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) From The Motherboard

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug 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 screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 2.

  • Page 31: Memory Support And Installation

    Notes: 1. Unbalanced memory confi guration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. 2. Be sure to use memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard. Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.

  • Page 32: Dimm Population Requirements For The 81Xx/61Xx/51Xx/41Xx/31Xx Processors

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual DIMM Population Requirements for the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processors For optimal memory performance, follow the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Confi gurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6...

  • Page 33: Dimm Population Sequence Table

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Sequence Table Note: Unbalanced memory confi guration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Tables for the X11DP Motherboard w/12 DIMM Slots Onboard When 1 CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU &...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Please carefully follow the instructions provided in the previous section to properly insert DIMM modules on your motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard. To install DIMM modules, please refer to the layout below for DIMM locations.)

  • Page 35: Front Panel I/O Ports And Connectors

    2.5 Front Panel I/O Ports and Connectors See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports and connectors on the front panel of the motherboard. X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Front Panel I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions...
  • Page 36 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 port (USB 0/1) on the I/O front panel. Please refer to the table below for pin-out defi nitions. Front Panel USB 0/1 (3.0) Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi...
  • Page 37 UID LED. Please note that the UID switch can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.) UID Switch UID LED Pin Defi...
  • Page 38 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Super I/O Module (SIOM) A Supermicro proprietary SIOM (Super I/O Module) connector, supported by CPU1, is located at SIOM in your system. This SIOM slot supports PCI-E 3.0x 16 add-on cards. Connect your PCI-E devices via appropriate cables to this slot for PCI-E I/O support. For your system to work properly, please use the PCI-E devices that are fully compliant with the PCI-E standard only.
  • Page 39 Serial Port A COM port (JCOM1) port is located near the front panel on the motherboard. This COM port provides serial communication support. See the layout below for the location. 1. Power Switch 2. COM Port X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00...

  • Page 40: Connectors And Headers

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 2.6 Connectors and Headers 8-Pin Power Connectors for Power Adaptor Cards Two 8-pin 12V power connectors, located at JPW1/JPW2, are used to provide main power to your system via power adaptor cards. Connect appropriate power cables to JPW1/JPW2 and the power adaptor cards to supply power to your system.
  • Page 41 Ground 1. JPW3 JUIDB1 COM1 JUSB1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN BIOS JTPM1 JWD1 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Battery CPU1 P2-NVMe2 NVME2 P2-NVMe3 NVME3 CPU2 FAN3 FAN1...
  • Page 42 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 8-Pin HDD Power Connectors Two 8-pin HDD power connectors, located at HDD_PWR1/2, provide power to HDD devices. Connect appropriate power cables to use HDD power connectors. See the table below for pin defi nitions. 8-pin Power HDD_PWR1/2 Pin Defi...
  • Page 43 1. HDD_PWR3 2. HDD_PWR4 JUIDB1 COM1 JUSB1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN BIOS JTPM1 JWD1 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Battery CPU1 P2-NVMe2 NVME2 P2-NVMe3 NVME3 CPU2 FAN3 FAN1...
  • Page 44 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Onboard Fan Headers Four 4-pin fan headers (FAN1-FAN4) are located on the motherboard to provide CPU/system cooling. These fan headers support both 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans; however, onboard fan speed control is available only when all 4-pin fans are used in your system. Fan speed control is supported by a thermal management setting in the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller).
  • Page 45 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN 2. NVMe1 BIOS 3. NVMe2 JTPM1 JWD1 4. NVMe3 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Battery CPU1 P2-NVMe2 NVME2 P2-NVMe3 NVME3 CPU2 FAN3 FAN1...
  • Page 46 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 card, which is available from Supermicro. A TPM/Port 80 module is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 47 BIOS JTPM1 1.M.2-HC0 (J30) (supported by CPU1) JWD1 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 2.M.2-HC1 (J31) (supported by CPU1) HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Battery CPU1 P2-NVMe2 NVME2 P2-NVMe3 NVME3 CPU2 FAN3 FAN1...
  • Page 48 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports Two (I-SATA) connectors and one S-SATA connector, supported by Intel PCH, are located on the motherboard. The two (I-)SATA connectors provide eight SATA 3.0 connections (I-SATA 0-3, 4-7), while the S-SATA connector provides four S-SATA 3.0 (S-SATA 0-3) connections.

  • Page 49: 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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 50 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 51 1. ME Manufacturing Mode COM1 JUIDB1 JUSB1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN BIOS JTPM1 JWD1 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Battery CPU1 P2-NVMe2 NVME2 P2-NVMe3 NVME3 CPU2 FAN3 FAN1...
  • Page 52 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog timer function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to allow the Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 53: Led Indicators

    See the table below for more information. IPMI LAN Link LED Activity LED IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right) Color State Defi nition Link (Left) Green: Solid 100 Mbps Activity (Right) Amber: Active Blinking 1. IPMI LAN LEDs X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00...
  • Page 54 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual HDD Activity LED An HDD Activity LED is located at HDD_LED1 on the on the motherboard. When this LED is blinking, your hard drive devices are active. See the table below for the LED status. HDD Activity LED Indicator LED State Defi...
  • Page 55 COM1 JUSB1 IPMI_LAN USB0/1 3.0 JIPMILAN 2. CPLD Heartbeat LED BIOS JTPM1 JWD1 CPU1 SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 JSDCARD1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 JPCIE4 LED4 LED3 M.2-HC1 M.2-HC0 SLOT2 JBT1 X11DPFF-SN Rev. 1.00 Battery CPU1 P2-NVMe2 NVME2 P2-NVMe3 NVME3 CPU2 FAN3 FAN1...
  • Page 56 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual PCI-E/SATA M.2 Hybrid Slot Activity LEDs (LED3/LED4) The ActivIty LED indicators for the onboard PCI-E/SATA M.2 hybrid slots (M.2-HC0/ M.2-HC1) are located at LED3 and LED4. When these LED indicators are blinking, these M.2 hybrid slots are active. See the table below for details.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Memory Errors

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual • If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there is still no error beep, replace the motherboard. • If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and con- tacting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1).

  • Page 59: When The System Becomes Unstable

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http://www.supermicro.com memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.

  • Page 60: Technical Support Procedures

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the old system has problems. 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to fi...

  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS fi les are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning messages and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS fi...

  • Page 62: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11DPFF-SN 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. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 63: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DPFF-SN motherboard. The BIOS ROM is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl ash 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 65: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is 01/01/2014 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11DPFF-SN BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 66 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 67: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an incorrect DRAM frequency, or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 68 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options are 4 Seconds Override and Instant Off. Throttle on Power Fail Select Enabled to decrease system power input by throttling CPU frequency when the power supply fails.
  • Page 70 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow the I/O device assignments to be directly reported to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data- sharing.
  • Page 71 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 Enable and Disable.  Advanced Power Management Confi guration Power Technology Select Energy Effi cient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings.
  • Page 72 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Turbo Mode (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Select Enable for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specifi ed by the manufacturer. The options are Disable and Enable.  Hardware PM (Power Management) State Control (Available when "Power...

  • Page 73: North Bridge

    Chapter 4: BIOS  Chipset Confi guration  North Bridge This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.  UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) Confi guration This section displays the following UPI General Confi guration information: •...
  • Page 74 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual SNC (Sub NUMA Cluster) Select Enable for Sub-NUMA (Non-uniform memory access) Cluster support. Select Auto for 1-cluster or 2-cluster support depending on the satuts of IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) Interleaving. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, and 2666. Data Scrambling for NVDIMM Select Enable to enable data scrambling for onboard NVDIMM memory to enhance system performance and security.
  • Page 76 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Reset Trigger ADR (Available when an NVDIMM is detected & the item above: Enable ADR is set to Enable) Upon system power loss, an ADR (Automatic Diagnostic Repository) sequence will be triggered to allow ADR to fl ush the write-protected data buffers in the memory controller and place the DRAM in self-refresh.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Mirror Mode Use this feature to confi gure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules installed in the system which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM.
  • Page 78 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual options are Disable and Enable*. (The option "Enable" can be set as default when it is supported by the motherboard.) ADDDC (Adaptive Double Device Data Correction) Sparing Select Enable for Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) support, which will not only provide memory error checking and correction but will also prevent the system from issuing a performance penalty before a device fails.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS MCP0 (IIO PCIe Br4) This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user. The options are x16 and Auto. MCP1 (IIO PCIe Br5) This feature confi gures the PCI-E Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user. The options are x16 and Auto.
  • Page 80 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to allow certain transactions to be processed and completed before other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.  Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS  Intel® VMD Technology  Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1 VMD Confi g for PStack1 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 82 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual VMD port 1A~VMD port 1B (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this specifi c root port. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 83: South Bridge

    Chapter 4: BIOS South Bridge The following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version • 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.
  • Page 84 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual  PCH SATA Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the device installed on the SATA port selected by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 86 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the sSATA device installed on the sSATA port specifi ed by the user to start a COMRESET initialization. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS NVMe Firmware Source This feature determines which type of the NVMe fi rmware should be used in your system. The options are Vendor Defi ned Firmware and AMI Native Support. VGA Priority This feature selects the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot.
  • Page 88 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Ipv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv6 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PXE Boot Wait Time Use this feature to select the wait time to press the <ESC> key to abort the PXE boot. The default is 0.

  • Page 89: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: BIOS Change Settings (Not available when Serial Port 2 is set to Disabled.) This feature specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 2. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specifi...
  • Page 90 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL (Serial-Over-LAN) Console Redirection (for SOL/COM2) Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's confi...
  • Page 92 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.

  • Page 93: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's confi...
  • Page 94 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 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 95 Chapter 4: BIOS  Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected and PTT Support under Server ME Confi guration is not Enabled) When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will display. •...
  • Page 96 EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work properly. (EV DFX is under "IIO Confi guration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu). 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www.supermicro.com/ manuals/other.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS  iSCSI Confi guration iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, confi gure the proper settings for the following items.

  • Page 98: Event Logs

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to confi gure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 99: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event (Available when the item: SMBIOS Event Log is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) (Available when the item: SMBIOS Event Log is set to Enabled) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter.

  • Page 100: Ipmi

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to confi gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will display: • BMC Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the fi rmware revision of the BMC (Base- board Management Controller) used in your system.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full (Available when the item: SEL Components is set to Enabled) This feature allows the user to specify 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 102 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual fi eld. If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol) server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static.

  • Page 103: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings for the system. 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 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 104: Key Management

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Secure Boot If this feature is set to Enabled, Secure Boot will be activated when a Platform Key (PK) is entered. A Platform Key is a security key used to manage the security settings of the platform fi...

  • Page 105: Authorized Signatures

    Chapter 4: BIOS Authorized Signatures  This feature allows the user to enter and confi gure a set of values to be used as Authorized Signatures for the system. These values also indicate the size, the keys numbers, and the key source of the Authorized Signatures.

  • Page 106: Boot Settings

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.

  • Page 107: Add New Boot Option

    Chapter 4: BIOS Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your system. Add Boot Option Use this feature to specify the name for the new boot option. Path for Boot Option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\fi...
  • Page 108 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Delete Drive Option Select the target boot driver to delete from the boot priority list.  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1 - #5  Network Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1 ...

  • Page 109: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to confi gure 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 confi...
  • Page 110 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

  • Page 111: Appendix A Bios Post Codes

    When the 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 information updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 112: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at http://www.supermicro. com/wftp. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the product drivers and utilities page, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO fi...
  • Page 113 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 114: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations that might potentially cause bodily injury to a user. Should you have questions or experience diffi culty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure components.
  • Page 115 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 116: Product Disposal

    Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 117: 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 118 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB fl ash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM device can be used for this purpose.
  • Page 119 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and reset the system when the following screen appears. 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.
  • Page 120 Super X11DPFF-SN User's Manual 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with fl ash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below.
  • Page 121 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 fl ash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS fl...

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