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  • Page 1 X11SSL-CF X11SSL-nF USER MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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 Micro-ATX form factor. Please also note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. *SAS 3.0 is available on the -CF model only. **NVMe is supported by the -nF model only.
  • Page 4 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • 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 ....................20 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................20 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............20 Environmental Temperature Control .................20...
  • Page 6 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual DIMM Installation ......................33 DIMM Removal .........................33 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................34 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................39 2.7 Connectors .........................44 Power Connections ......................44 Headers ..........................46 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................55 How Jumpers Work ......................55 2.9 LED Indicators ........................61 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................64 Before Power On ......................64 No Power ..........................64...
  • Page 7 4.6 Security ..........................102 4.7 Boot ..........................104 4.8 Save & Exit ........................106 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................109 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................110 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................111 Product Disposal ......................113 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix E Dual Boot Block BIOS Boot Block ......................118...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • 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 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SSL-CF 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 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Figure 1-2. X11SSL-nF Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 LSI 3008 MEGERAC LICENSE USB 4/5 FANA FAN3 LED PWR MAC CODE SAS CODE JNVME1 JSAS1 Differences between X11SSL-CF/-nF X11SSL-CF X11SSL-nF NVMe SSD Ports (JNVME1) Mini-SAS HD Ports (JSAS1) LSI 3008 Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Quick Reference IPMI_LAN JUIDB1 USB0/1 LAN1 COM1 LAN2 USB6/7 LAN 2 USB 6/7 LAN 1 USB 0/1 COM1 (3.0) JOH1 FAN4 FAN4 LEDBMC COM2 IPMI_LAN LED BMC JPME2 JIPMB1 JPL2 JPL1 COM2 JTPM1 JPWR2 JPL1 JTPM1 JPG1 USB2/3 JPL2 JI2C2...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    Speaker/Power LED Indicator Front Panel Control Header JIPMB1 4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card) Chassis Intrusion Header JNVME1 Two (2) NVMe SSD Ports (X11SSL-nF Only) JOH1 Overheat LED Indicator JPI2C1 Power I2C System Management Bus (Power SMB) Header JPWR1...
  • Page 14 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Connector Description JUIDB1 UID (Unit Identification) Switch LAN1/LAN2 Gigabit (RJ45) LAN Ports PCI-E (CPU) Slot 6 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 in x16 Slot PCI-E (PCH) Slot 5 PCI-Express 3.0 x4 in x8 Slot PCI-E (PCH) Slot 4 PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slot Internal Speaker/Buzzer USB 0/1 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    • 16GB, 8GB, and 4GB, up to 64GB at 1.2V Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset •...
  • Page 16 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1) • Two (2) front accessible USB 2.0 headers (USB 2/3, USB 4/5) • Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 6/7) •...
  • Page 17 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications for proper 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/.
  • Page 18 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram IMVP 8 #A-2 3 PHASE #A-1 for Vcore #B-2 #B-1 PCI-E X8 Gen3 SLOT6 PCIe3.0 x8 #0-7 CHANNEL A Skt-H4 LGA1151 PCI-E X8 Gen3 CHANNEL B PCI-E X8 Gen3 #8-15 DMI3 LSI3008 Switch PCI-E X8 Gen3 DMI3 x4...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E3-1200 v6/v5 series processor (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel C232 PCH, the X11SSL-CF/-nF motherboard offers maximum I/O expandability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 20: System Health Monitoring

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the screen.

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2012 Operating Systems.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 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 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

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User 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 the LGA1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 26 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket. 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 28: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    5. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU. Note: If your heatsink came with a ther- mal pad, please ignore this step. Recommended Supermicro heatsink: 6. If necessary, rearrange the wires to SNK-P0046A4 or SNK-P0051AP4 make sure that the wires are not pinched active heatsink between the heatsink and the CPU.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.

  • Page 30: Removing The Heatsink

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 31: Memory Support And Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X11SSL-CF/-nF motherboard supports up to 64GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 ECC 2400/2133/1866/1600/1333MHz memory in four memory slots.

  • Page 32: Dimm Module Population Sequence

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMA1. • 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 33: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1 COM1 (3.0) FAN4 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into IPMI_LAN LED BMC COM2 the memory slots, starting with DIMMB2 JTPM1 JPL1 JPL2 JPG1 JPME2 JI2C2 IPMI CODE (Channel B, Slot 2, blue slot).

  • Page 34: Rear I/O Ports

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. LAN 2 LAN 1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1 COM1 (3.0) FAN4 IPMI_LAN LED BMC COM2 JTPM1 JPL1...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Serial Ports Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 36 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel on the motherboard. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above USB 0/1 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB6/7) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB9/10). Lastly, there is a USB 3.0 Type-A header (USB8).
  • Page 38 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Type A USB 8 (3.0) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition VBUS SSRX- USB_N SSRX+ USB_P Ground SSTX- SSTX+ Front Panel USB 9/10 (3.0) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition VBUS Power USB_N USB_P Stda_SSRX- USB3_RN Stda_SSRX+ USB3_RP Stda_SSTX- USB3_TN...

  • Page 39: 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 40 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 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 41 Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.
  • Page 42 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual HDD LED/UID Switch The HDD LED/UID Switch connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Attach a cable to pin 13 to use UID switch. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail 1.

  • Page 44: Connectors

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR2) processor power connector to your power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Secondary Power Connector JPWR2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the processor(s). +12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V Required Connection 1.

  • Page 46: Headers

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Headers Fan Headers The X11SSL-CF/-nF has five fan headers (Fan1-Fan4, FanA). All these 4-pin fans headers are backward-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. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation Internal Speaker/Buzzer The Internal Speaker (SP1) can be used to provide audible notifications using various beep codes. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the location of the internal buzzer. Internal Buzzer Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 48 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Disk-On-Module Power Connector Two power connectors for SATA DOM (Disk_On_Module) devices are located at JSD1/JSD2. Connect appropriate cables here to provide power support for your Serial Link DOM devices. DOM Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground Ground Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation SGPIO Headers Two I-SGPIO (Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. They support the onboard I-SATA 3.0 ports. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header I-SGPIO 1/2 Pin Definitions I-SGPIO1 Ports 2-4 Pin# Definition...
  • Page 50 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation 4-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 52 Parallel ATA. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. Note 1: I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 are Supermicro SuperDOMs. These are yellow SATA- DOM connectors with power pins built in and do not require separate external power cables.
  • Page 53 NVM Express Connections (X11SSL-nF only) Two NVM Express ports are located at JNVME1 on the X11SSL-nF motherboard. These NVM ports provide PCI Express 3.0 connections and provide high-speed low-latency connections directly from the CPU to NVMe Solid State Drives (SSD). This greatly increases SSD data throughput performance and significantly reduces PCI-E latency by simplifying driver/software requirements.
  • Page 54 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. UID Switch UID LED...

  • Page 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 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1/JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1/LAN2 LAN ports, respectively. The default setting is Enabled. LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 58 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual VGA Enable/Disable Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable the connection. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition...
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation Manufacturer Mode Select Close pin 2 and pin 3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturer mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.
  • Page 60 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows the user to enable the embedded BMC (Baseboard Management) Controller to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support. The default setting is BMC Enable. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. BMC Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2...

  • Page 61: 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 62 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Installation SAS Heartbeat LED (For -CF models only) A SAS heartbeat LED is located at LEDS1. When LEDS1 flashes, it indicates SAS is functioning normally. SAS Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: SAS Normal Blinking Red: Solid On SAS Error 1.

  • Page 64: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User 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 65: System Boot Failure

    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 66: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com 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 67 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • Page 70: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User 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 71 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 72: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11SSL-CF/X11SSL-nF motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a Flash EEPROM 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 73: How To Change The Configuration Data

    Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. 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.
  • Page 74 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the speed of memory modules used in the system.

  • Page 75: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an inaccurate DRAM frequency, or a wrong DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert the setting to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 76 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology • 64-bit • EIST Technology • CPU C3 State • CPU C6 State •...
  • Page 78 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology so that I/O device assignments will be reported directly 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 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Power Limit 1 Override Select Enabled to support average Power Limit (PL1) override. The options are Disabled and Enabled. When this feature is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Power Limit 1 (Available when "Power Limit Override" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to configure the Power Limit 1 setting in Milli Watts (for power) and in 125mW (for step size).
  • Page 80 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 3-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Thermal Configuration CPU DTS Select Enabled for the ACPI thermal management to use the DTS SMM mechanism to obtain CPU temperature values. Select Disabled for EC to report the CPU temperature values. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ACPI 3.0 T-States Select Enabled to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 82 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Graphics) This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary graphics device. The options are Onboard, PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x1, and PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 x4(IN X8). DMI/OPI Configuration The following DMI information will display: •...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS SLOT6 Power Limit Value Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 75. SLOT6 Power Limit Scale Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value.
  • Page 84 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Max TOLUD This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively when these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Peer Memory Write Enable Select Enabled for peer memory write support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X1 Port 8 ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for the PCI-E device installed on the port specified.
  • Page 86 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Port 9 Detect Non-Compliance Device If this feature is set to Enabled, the AMI BIOS will automatically detect a PCI-E device installed on the port specified that is not compliant with the PCI-E standards. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCI Express Configuration Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation Select Enabled to enable the emulation of Port 61h bit-4 toggling in SMM (System...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 88 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks, and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS Onboard Video Option ROM Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IPv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
  • Page 90 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual The options for Serial Port 1 are Use Automatic Settings, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS • ME FW (Firmware) Error Code • ME NM FW (Firmware) Status Value • BIOS Booting Mode • Cores Disabled • ME FW (Firmware) SKU Information • End-of-POST Status Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 92 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 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. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST (Power- On Self-Test). When this feature is 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.
  • Page 94 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 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 95 Chapter 4: BIOS EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server.
  • Page 96 X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual ACPI Settings High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS iSCSi Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in the IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items: Add an Attempt ...

  • Page 98: Event Logs

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 4.4 Event Logs This submenu allows the user to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This feature is used to determine how long (in minutes) the multiple event counter should wait before generating a new event log.

  • Page 100: Ipmi

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 4.5 IPMI This submenu allows the user to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. The following IPMI information will be displayed: • BMC Firmware Revision • IPMI STATUS System Event Log  Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS BMC Network Configuration  The following items will be displayed: • IPMI LAN Selection • IPMI Network Link Status Update IPMI LAN Configuration Select Yes for the system BIOS to automatically reset the following IPMI settings upon next system boot.

  • Page 102: Security

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 Disabled and Enabled. Key Management  This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Provision Factory Default Keys (Available when the system is in Setup Mode) Select Enabled to install factory default secure-boot keys.

  • Page 104: Boot

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 4.7 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure Boot settings for this system: Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and DUAL.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS  Add New Boot Option Use this item to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list. Add New Boot Option Use this feature to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list. ...

  • Page 106: Save & Exit

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual 4.8 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 option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Save as User Defaults Select this option and press <Enter> to save changes made to the BIOS setup settings for future use. Restore User Defaults Select this option and press <Enter> to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.

  • Page 108: Appendix A Bios Codes

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These error messages normally appear on the screen.

  • Page 109: Appendix B Software Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.

  • Page 110: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.2 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 111: 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 112 X11SSL-CF/-nF User 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 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 image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 116 X11SSL-CF/-nF User 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 117 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 bootable USB flash drive. 7. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

  • Page 118: Appendix E Dual Boot Block

    X11SSL-CF/-nF User Manual Appendix E Dual Boot Block E.1 Introduction This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last-ditch mechanism to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction to the feature. BIOS Boot Block A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable necessary hardware components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will update the main BIOS block.
  • Page 119 Appendix E: Dual Boot Block E.2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1 1. Power down the system. 2. Close pins 2-3 on jumper JBR1, and power on the system. 3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix D). 4.

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