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  • Page 1 B11SRE-CPU-TF 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 It provides information for the installation and use of the B11SRE-CPU-TF motherboard. About This Motherboard The B11SRE-CPU-TF motherboard supports an Intel® Xeon W in an LGA2066 socket. This motherboard provides maximum performance, supports up to 512GB DDR4 LRDIMM and 256GB DDR4 RDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz, NVMe, two SAS drives, and is optimized for data centers and cloud computing Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only.
  • Page 4 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF 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 ..........................8 Quick Reference Table ......................11 Motherboard Features .......................12 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................15 1.3 Special Features ........................15 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................15 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................15 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................15 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............16 Environmental Temperature Control .................16...
  • Page 6 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................34 How Jumpers Work ......................34 2.9 LED Indicators ........................39 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................40 Before Power On ......................40 No Power ..........................40 No Video ...........................41 System Boot Failure ......................41 Memory Errors ........................41 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................42...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................90 Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs .....................92 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 ........................93 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery D.1 Overview ..........................97 D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ..................97 D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............97...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. 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 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Figure 1-2. Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 BMC_HB_LED1 JWD1 IPMI CODE SAN CODE JWD1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE MAC CODE JTPM1 DIMMB1 JTPM1 JBR1 DIMMB2...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Enable) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description Onboard Battery...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Supports an Intel Xeon W family processor in an LGA2066 socket. Memory • Supports up to 512GB LRDIMM/256GB RDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight slots. DIMM Size •...
  • Page 13 Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: If you purchase a Supermicro Out of Band (OOB) software license key (Supermicro P/N: SFT-OOB-LIC), please DO NOT change the IPMI MAC address.
  • Page 14 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Figure 1-3. B11SRE-CPU-TF System Block Diagram Channel A Channel C 1DPC/2666 MHz 1DPC/2666 MHz 2DPC/2400 MHz 2DPC/2400 MHz Channel B Channel D 1DPC/2666 MHz 1DPC/2666 MHz Xeon-W 2DPC/2400 MHz 2DPC/2400 MHz R4 LGA2066 DMI 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16...

  • Page 15: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview The Supermicro B11SRE-CPU-TF motherboard, using the C422 chipset, supports Intel Xeon W processors and provides superb performance, efficient power management, all the while providing a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to address today's needs in advanced computing, engineering simulation, automation, etc.

  • Page 16: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The system health monitor chip can check the RPM status of a cooling fan. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled by the BIOS Thermal Management. Environmental Temperature Control The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined threshold.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 18: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing a CPU 1. There are two load levers on the LGA 2066 socket. To open the socket cover, press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st".
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on load lever Pull lever away from socket "Close 1st" 3. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently push down on the "Open 1st" lever to open the load plate.
  • Page 20 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 5. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. To avoid damaging the CPU or socket, do not drop the CPU onto the socket, move it horizontally or vertically, or rub it against the socket pins. Note that you can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction.

  • Page 21: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

  • Page 22: Removing The Heatsink

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 23: Memory Support And Installation

    DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The B11SRE-CPU-TF motherboard supports up to 512GB of LRDIMM or 256GB of RDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight slots. Populating the DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type, speed, and size will result in interleaved memory, which improves performance.

  • Page 24: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first. • Always use DDR4 memory 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 25: Dimm Installation

    I-SATA3 module against the receptive points on the JTAG1 ends of the slot. DESIGNED IN USA JRK1 B11SRE-CPU-TF REV:1.00 5. Press both ends of the module straight JSIOM1 down into the slot until the module snaps into place. 6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Installation

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 2.4 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 27: Installing The Motherboard Into The Mounting Tray

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard into the Mounting Tray 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard and the mounting tray. Refer to the previous page for the mounting holes. 2. Install the standoffs on the mounting tray. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the tray.

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard Into The Superblade Chassis

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Installing the Motherboard into the Superblade Chassis 1. When the motherboard is securely installed on the mounting tray, push the tray into the Superblade chassis shown below. 2. Once the mounting tray is pushed into the chassis, the connectors on the motherboard's edge will make contact with the chassis' backplane, which provides the connections to the chassis power, network, and other I/O devices.

  • Page 29: Connectors

    Definition Ground Ground 1. KVM Connector PRESS FIT PRESS FIT 2. SATA DOM Power PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 IPMI CODE SAN CODE JWD1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE MAC CODE JTPM1 JSD1 JBT1 I-SATA3 JTAG1 DESIGNED IN USA JRK1 B11SRE-CPU-TF REV:1.00 JSIOM1...
  • Page 30 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual SATA 3.0 Port The B11SRE-CPU-TF has one I-SATA 3.0 port (I-SATA3). The port can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs that are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backward compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power cables.
  • Page 31 SPI_CS# RESET# SPI_MISO SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI +3.3V Stby SPI_IRQ# 1. TPM PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 IPMI CODE SAN CODE JWD1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE MAC CODE JTPM1 JSD1 JBT1 I-SATA3 JTAG1 DESIGNED IN USA JRK1 B11SRE-CPU-TF REV:1.00 JSIOM1...
  • Page 32 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Main Power Connector The primary power supply connector (PWR1) provides power to the motherboard via the chassis backplane. PLD Header JP1 and JP2 are PLD header for manufacturing use only. 1. PWR1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT 2.
  • Page 33 J3 is a header for VRM SMBus management for manufacturing use only. I/O Board Connector J4 is a header for Supermicro PCI-E storage I/O expansion. Pair with the bridge board (AOM- BPNIO-BRGE), customer can install either the PN: AOM-BPNIO-SCE for NVMe/SAS3/SATA3 or PN: AOM-BPNIO-SNE for NVMe/SATA3 drive connections in a Superblade node.

  • Page 34: Jumper Settings

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 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 at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 35 Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. JBT1 contact pads 1. Clear CMOS PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 IPMI CODE SAN CODE JWD1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE MAC CODE JTPM1 JSD1 JBT1 I-SATA3 JTAG1 DESIGNED IN USA JRK1 B11SRE-CPU-TF REV:1.00 JSIOM1...
  • Page 36 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual BIOS Recovery Close pins 2-3 of jumper JBR1 for BIOS recovery. The default setting is on pins 1 and 2 for normal operation. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal.
  • Page 37 Normal (Default) Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode 1. ME Manufacturing Mode PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 IPMI CODE SAN CODE JWD1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE MAC CODE JTPM1 JSD1 JBT1 I-SATA3 JTAG1 DESIGNED IN USA JRK1 B11SRE-CPU-TF REV:1.00 JSIOM1...
  • Page 38 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 39: Led Indicators

    LED Color Definition Blinking Green BMC Normal 1. BMC LED PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PWR1 JPG1 JKVM1 IPMI CODE SAN CODE JWD1 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE MAC CODE JTPM1 JSD1 JBT1 I-SATA3 JTAG1 DESIGNED IN USA JRK1 B11SRE-CPU-TF REV:1.00 JSIOM1...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 41: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 42: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.6 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 43 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 a 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 44: Technical Support Procedures

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 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 first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The B11SRE-CPU-TF supports up to 512GB ECC LRDIMM and 256GB ECC RDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight slots. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 46: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF 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 47: 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 at 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 alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 48: Introduction

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the B11SRE motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 49: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro B11SRE BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 50 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays...

  • Page 51: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 52 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's 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 53 Chapter 4: BIOS • ME Firmware SKU • ME File System Integrity Value • ME Firmware Status 1 • ME Firmware Status 2 ME FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 54 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Set to Enable for Execute Disable Bit support, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during a virus attack.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: BIOS Extended APIC Select Enable to activate APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) support. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature above is set to Enable, the next feature is available for configuration: Force x2APIC IDs Use this feature to enable or disable the 8-bit APIC IDs. The options are Disable and Enable. AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security.
  • Page 56 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual  Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States This setting allows the user to select between OS and hardware-controlled P-states. Selecting Native Mode allows the OS to choose a P-state. Selecting Out of Band Mode allows the hardware to autonomously choose a P-state without OS guidance. Selecting Native Mode with No Legacy Support functions as Native Mode with no support for older hardware.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: BIOS Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Controller Enforce POR Select POR (Plan of Record) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt- age programming.
  • Page 58 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Mirror mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% re- dundancy. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM. ADDDC Sparing Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects when the prede- termined threshold for correctable errors is reached, copying the contents of the failing DIMM to spare memory.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS IIO Configuration  EV DFX Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a proces- sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable. ...
  • Page 60 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual PCI-E Port Max Payload Size Use this feature to select the maximum payload size for this port. The options are 128B, 256B, and Auto.  IOAT Configuration Disable TPH Transparent Huge Pages (TPH) is a Linux memory management system that enables communication in larger blocks (pages).
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS Use this feature to enable Non-Isoch VT-d Engine Address Translation Services (ATS) support. ATS translates virtual addresses to physical addresses. The options are En- able and Disable. Posted Interrupt Use this feature to enable VT-d Posted Interrupt. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Use this feature to maintain setting coherency between processors or other devices.
  • Page 62 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual XHCI Hand-off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial ATA Port 0-3 Spin Up Device Set this feature to enable or disable the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA Port 0-3 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 64 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Platform Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Storage Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Settings  WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 66 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Device Settings This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Console Redirection Settings  Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 68 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 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 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 70 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Out-of-Band Mgmt 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. The options are COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6, and AMT SOL. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 72 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  The following information will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings: SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Onboard LAN2 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port 2 used for system boot. The options are Disabled, PXE, and iSCSI. AOM Board AOM board information will be listed here if detected by the system. CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16 Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot.
  • Page 74 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Tls Auth Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the following features will be displayed: Server CA Configuration  Use this feature to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. ...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to commit to the changes you have made and exit from the system. Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system. Delete Certification Use this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system.

  • Page 76: Event Logs

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure event log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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.

  • Page 78: Ipmi

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature displays the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This feature displays the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine 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 80 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual IPV6 Router1 IP Address Use this feature to change the IPV6 Router 1 IP address. Update IPMI LAN Configuration Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot. The options are No and Yes.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Configure IPV6 support IPV6 Support Use this feature to enable IPV6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 82: Security

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from three to 20 characters long.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS  Secure Boot System Mode Vendor Keys Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode This feature allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, Key Management features are available for configuration: ...
  • Page 84 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual  Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore the DB defaults.  Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys. Update Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on an external media.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signatures Update Select Yes to load a factory default dbr or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the dbr from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing dbr. Select No to load the dbr from a file.

  • Page 86: Boot

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure boot settings: Boot mode select Use this feature to select the boot mode. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press <Enter>...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #11 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #12 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #13 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #14 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #15 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #16 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #17  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

  • Page 88: Save & Exit

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

  • Page 90: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super B11SRE-CPU-TF User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 91 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOM-SPI80-V). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 92: 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 93: Superdoctor 5

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

  • Page 94: 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 95 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 96 Super B11SRE-CPU-TF 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 97: 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 98 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 99 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below: Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 100 Super B2SC1-CPU User's Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 101 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 flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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