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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11DPG-OT-CPU 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

    Preface 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DPG-OT-CPU motherboard supports dual Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx (Socket P) processors that offer 3 Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) support with a speed of up to 10.4 GT/s.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 Super I/O ..........................18 1.8 Advanced Power Management ..................19 Intel ®...
  • Page 6 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................39 2.7 Connectors and Headers ....................44 SMCI-Proprietary Power Connectors ................44 Headers ..........................46 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................53 How Jumpers Work ......................53 2.9 LED Indicators ........................58 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................61 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................64 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................64...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 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. 1.1 Checklist This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMCI-proprietary chassis only as a part of an integrated, complete system solution.
  • Page 8 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Figure 1-1. X11DPG-OT-CPU 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. X11DPG-OT-CPU Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) USB1/2 (3.0)/IPMI_LAN JUIDB2 USB3/4 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 USB1/2 (3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 COM1 USB3/4 JSDCARD1 (3.0) SDCARD JNCSI CTRL JSDCARD1 JM2-1 SD CARD LEDM1 JM2-1 JPME1 JPME1 JPG1...

  • Page 10: Quick Reference

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Quick Reference USB1/2 (3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 USB3/4 (3.0) CTRL JSDCARD1 JM2-1 SD CARD JPME1 JPG1 LEDM1 BIOS LED1 JBT1 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 BIOS LICENSE SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 CPU2 CPU1 Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel con- nections.
  • Page 11 JNVI C1/ JNVI SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required for each NVMe SMBus header. This feature is available for a Supermicro complete system only.) JPW19/20, JPW 21/22 SMCI-proprietary power supply units 19/20, 21/22 for system use JPWR1-8, JPWR9-16...
  • Page 12 DIMM Size • Up to 128GB 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 • Intel C622 PCH Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 13 Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (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 initial 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/ products/info/fi les/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram #M-2 #F-2 #M-1 #F-1 #L-2 #E-2 #L-1 #E-1 #K-2 X11DPG-O-CPU #D-2 #K-1 #D-1 #J-2 #C-2 #J-1 #C-1 10.4G #H-2 #B-2 #H-1 #B-1 #G-2 DDR4 DDR4 #A-2 #G-1 #A-1 #3A #3C DMI3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3...

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the features of the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx (Socket P) processors and the C622 chipset, the X11DPG-OT-CPU provides superb system performance, effi cient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASpeed AST2500 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: System Resource Alert

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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: Advanced Power Management

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.8 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard. ® Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency. Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 2.0/3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) fi...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard or onboard components, 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

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t 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 22: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Please refer to the previous page for locations of the mounting holes. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx (The 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 4. Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Note: If one CPU is used, be sure to install it on CPU Socket#1.

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

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

  • 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, 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU 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

    Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support The X11DPG-OT-CPU supports up to 3TB 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM) Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM) Registered DIMM (RDIMM), DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules in 24 slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 32: Dimm Population Requirements

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual DIMM Population Requirements 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 Number of DIMMs per Channel...

  • Page 33: Dimm Population Table

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Table Note: Unbalanced memory confi guration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Tables for X11DP Motherboards w/24 DIMM Slots When 1 CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU &...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Follow the instructions given in the memory population tables provided in the previous section to install memory modules on your motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and speed on...

  • Page 35: Rear I/O Ports

    LEDM1 BIOS LED1 JBT1 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 BIOS LICENSE SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 CPU2 CPU1 I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions I/O Back Panel Port Descriptions Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition USB 1 (3.0) LAN Port 1 USB 2 (3.0)
  • Page 36 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Four USB 3.0 port (USB1/2, 3/4) are located on the I/O back panel. A Type A internal USB 2.0 header on the motherboard provides front access. Connect appropriate cables here to use USB support.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) that support 10 GbE Ethernet LAN connections are located on the I/O backplane. Additionally, an IPMI-dedicated LAN, located above USB 1/2 ports on the I/O backplane, provides 1 GbE IPMI LAN support via the AST 2500 BMC. All these LAN ports accept RJ45 type cables.
  • Page 38 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to LAN Port 2 on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. Unit Identifi er Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifi er (UID) switch and a rear UID LED (LE1) are located on the I/O back panel.

  • 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 specifi cally for use with Supermicro chassis. See the fi gure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 40 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's 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 confi gured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4).
  • Page 41 Power Fail LED 3.3V JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 OH/Fan Fail LED UID LED BIOS LICENSE 3.3V Stby NIC2 Active LED SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 3.3V Stby NIC1 Active LED CPU2 CPU1 3.3V Stby HDD LED PWR LED 3.3V Ground...
  • Page 42 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 43 Power Fail LED 3.3V JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 OH/Fan Fail LED UID LED BIOS LICENSE 3.3V Stby NIC2 Active LED SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 3.3V Stby NIC1 Active LED CPU2 CPU1 3.3V Stby HDD LED PWR LED 3.3V Ground...

  • Page 44: Connectors And Headers

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual 2.7 Connectors and Headers SMCI-Proprietary Power Connectors SMCI-Propietary Power Connectors Four SMCI proprietary power supplies are located at JPW19/JPW20 and JPW21/JPW22 on the motherboard. This connectors are reserved for an SMCI proprietary server use only. 1. JWP19 (SMCI PWRConnecor 19) USB1/2 (3.0)
  • Page 45 JBT1 8. JPWR8 9. JPWR9 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 10. JPWR10 BIOS LICENSE 11. JPWR11 SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY 12. JPWR12 X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 13. JPWR13 CPU2 CPU1 14. JPWR14 15. JPWR15 16. JPWR16 17. JPW11 (CPU PWR) 18. JPW12 (CPU PWR)

  • Page 46: Headers

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Headers There are ten onboard fan headers (FAN1-FAN10) is located on the motherboard. FAN1- FAN8 are used for system cooling, and FAN9/FAN10 are used as Active CPU heatsink fans. All onboard fans are 4-pin fan headers, which are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.
  • Page 47 The JTPM1 header is used to connect Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). The TPM/Port 80 connector 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 48 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual RAID Key Header A RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. RAID key is used to support NVMe solid state devices (SSD). Please refer to the layout below for JRK1 location. RAID Key Header Pin Defi...
  • Page 49 Defi nition Pin# Defi nition Ground 1. Serial Port USB1/2 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB3/4 (3.0) CTRL JSDCARD1 JM2-1 SD CARD JPME1 JPG1 LEDM1 BIOS LED1 JBT1 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 BIOS LICENSE SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 CPU2 CPU1...
  • Page 50 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual System Management Bus (SMBus) Header A SMBus (I C) header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin defi nitions.
  • Page 51 C2), used for PCI-E SMBus clock and data connections, provide hot-plug support via dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable installed for each NVMe SMBus header supported. See the table below for pin defi...
  • Page 52 JS2) onboard. The two SATA 3.0 headers provide eight SATA connections (SATA 0-3, 4-7). In addition to SATA 3.0 support, S-SATA0 can also be used with Supermicro SuperDOM, which is a yellow SATA DOM connector with a power pin built in. SuperDOM does not require a power cable and is backward-compatible with regular a standard SATA HDD or a third-party SATA DOM that requires external power cables for power supply.

  • Page 53: 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 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 54 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual VGA Port Enable/Disable Jumper JPG1 is used to enable or disable the VGA port on the I/O back panel. Close pin 1 and pin 2 for VGA support. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Port Enable/Disable...
  • Page 55 Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS. 1. Clear CMOS USB1/2 (3.0) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 USB3/4 (3.0) CTRL JSDCARD1 JM2-1 SD CARD JPME1 JPG1 LEDM1 BIOS LED1 JBT1 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 BIOS LICENSE SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 CPU2 CPU1...
  • Page 56 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close pins 1-2 of JPME1 to bypass SPI fl ash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to fl ash the system fi rmware from a host server to modify system settings.
  • Page 57 Reset Pins 2-3 Open Disabled 1. Watch Dog Enable USB1/2 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB3/4 (3.0) CTRL JSDCARD1 JM2-1 SD CARD JPME1 JPG1 LEDM1 BIOS LED1 JBT1 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 BIOS LICENSE SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 CPU2 CPU1...

  • Page 58: Led Indicators

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs The LAN ports are located on the IO backplane on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity. Link LED, located on the left side of the LAN port, may be green, amber or off indicating the speed of the connection.
  • Page 59 System On 1. BMC Heartbeat LED USB1/2 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN 2. Onboard Power LED USB3/4 (3.0) CTRL JSDCARD1 JM2-1 SD CARD JPME1 JPG1 LEDM1 BIOS LED1 JBT1 JPW19 JPW20 JPW21 JPW22 BIOS LICENSE SATA0-3 SATA4-7 BATTERY X11DPG-OT-CPU REV:1.00 CPU2 CPU1...
  • Page 60 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual M.2 Power LED The Power LED indicator for the PCI-E M.2 slot is located at LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the M.2 power is on. Refer to the table below for more information.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Memory Errors

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual System Boot Failure (Available when an Internal Speaker is Installed) If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Technical Support Procedures

    Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS fi le to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip fi le and the .exe fi le. If you choose the zip BIOS fi...

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 67: 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 failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DPG-OT-CPU motherboard. The BIOS 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 69: 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 X11DPG-OT BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 70 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 71: 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 setting.
  • Page 72 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS  CPU Confi guration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion.  Processor Confi guration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket •...
  • Page 74 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The options are Unlock/Enable and Unlock/Disable. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this feature is set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the Level 2 (L2) cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS  Advanced Power Management Confi guration Power Technology Select Energy Effi cient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Effi cient, and Custom. Power Performance Tuning (Available when "Power Technology"...

  • Page 76: North Bridge

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual  Hardware PM (Power Management) State Control Hardware P-States If this feature is set to Disable, hardware will choose a P-state setting for the system based on an OS request. If this feature is set to Native Mode, hardware will choose a P-state setting based on OS guidance.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit • UPI PCI-E Confi guration Base/Size Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect connections.
  • Page 78 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enable to opportunistically fi ll the deadlines in LLC. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto.  Memory Confi guration Enforce POR Select POR to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 memory frequency and voltage programming.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Enable ADR Select Enable for ADR (Automatic Diagnostic Repository) support to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.  Memory Topology This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS. •...
  • Page 80 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual mode will only start to work for ADDDC after a faulty DRAM module is spared. The options are Enable and Disable. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected in a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS  Socket 0 PCI-E Br0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI (Available for CPU 1 Confi guration only) Link Speed This feature confi gures the link speed of a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s) The following information will be displayed as well: •...
  • Page 82 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual  Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.

  • Page 83: South Bridge

    Chapter 4: BIOS IIO-PCIE Express Global Options PCI-E Hot Plug Select Enable for hot-plug support for all PCI-E devices to allow the user to change an onboard device without turning off the system power. The options are Disable, Enable, Auto, and Manual. PCI-E Completion Timeout (Global) Use this feature to confi...
  • Page 84 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual  Server ME (Management Engine) Confi guration This feature displays the following system ME confi guration settings. • Operational Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Status #1/ME Firmware Status #2 •...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS (I-)SATA Port 0 - SATA Port 7 Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a selected SATA port which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system.
  • Page 86 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual sSATA Port 0 Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on an sSATA port selected by the user which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. MMCFG Base This feature determines the lowest MMCFG (Memory-Mapped Confi...
  • Page 88 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual  Network Stack Confi guration Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 PXE boot support.

  • Page 89: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: BIOS Device Settings This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specifi ed by the user. Note: This item is hidden when Serial Port 1 is set to Disabled. Change Settings This feature specifi...
  • Page 90 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for confi guration:  Console Redirection Settings (when COM1 Console Redirection is Enabled) Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 92 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test).

  • Page 94: Acpi Settings

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Bits Per Second This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS  Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected and PTT Support under "Server ME Confi g" is not Enabled) When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will display. •...
  • Page 96 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Platform Hierarchy (for TPM Version 2.0 and above) Select Enabled for TPM Platform Hierarchy support which will allow the manufacturer to utilize the cryptographic algorithm to defi ne a constant key or a fi xed set of keys to be used for initial system boot.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU When this submenu is selected and the RAID devices are detected, the BIOS screen displays the following items: Intel® VROC with VMD Technology 5.2.0.1023...

  • Page 98: Event Logs

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 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) Use this feature to specify how long (in minutes) the multiple event counter should wait before generating a new event log.

  • Page 100: Ipmi

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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: • IPMI Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual IPMI LAN Selection Use this feature to select the type of the IPMI LAN. The options are Dedicated, Shared, and Failover. VLAN Select Enabled for IPMI VLAN support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Confi guration Address Source Use this feature to select the IP address source for this computer.

  • 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to enable Compatibility Service Module (CMS) which will support Legacy BIOS through UEFI to enhance system performance.

  • 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 Driver Option

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 lename.efi . Boot Option File Path Use this feature to specify the fi...

  • Page 108: Delete Driver Option

    Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User's Manual  Delete Driver Option Use this item to select a boot driver to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Drive Option Select the target boot driver to delete from the boot priority list.  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities •...

  • 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 X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 Software Installation

    Appendix A Software Installation A.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 fi le for your motherboard.

  • Page 112: Superdoctor 5

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

  • Page 113: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings provided to the user to avoid situations that bodily injuries may occur. 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 114 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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.

  • Page 115: Product Disposal

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

  • Page 116: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
  • Page 117 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Notes: 1. If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" fi le in your drive disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB fl ash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use. 2.
  • Page 118 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU 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 whether you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 119 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB fl ash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 120 Super X11DPG-OT-CPU User Manual 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter fl ash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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