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  • Page 1 X11DPL- USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • 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 Intelligent Power Node Manager, Active Management Technology, and vPro technology. The X11DPL-i includes ten SATA 3.0 ports, one M.2 slot, and dual LAN and USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. The X11DPL-i provides maximum performance, cost effectiveness, PCI-E capacity, and I/O flexibility.
  • Page 4 X11DPL-i 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

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 X11DPL-i User's Manual 2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................24 Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors .....24 Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly ..............25 Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............26 Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation ................27 Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket .............27...
  • Page 7 Preface Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................62 Before Power On ......................62 No Power ..........................62 No Video ...........................63 System Boot Failure .......................63 Memory Errors ........................63 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................64 When the System Becomes Unstable ................64 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................66 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................67 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ..................68 Battery Removal ........................68...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 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 X11DPL-i User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11DPL-i Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JLAN1 FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 BIOS LICENSE REV:1.01 CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JIPMB1 CPU2 I-SGPIO1 I-SGPIO2 I-SGPIO0 JTPM1 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS JSDCARD1 USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSTBY1 JSD1 JPI2C1 JSD1 I-SATA0 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 I-SATA1 BIOS LICENSE REV:1.01 I-SATA2 JPWR3 I-SATA3 CPU1 JSD2 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 JPWR1 SATA7 FAN1 I-SATA7 JPWR1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    IPMI.) NVMe SMBus (I C) header used for PCI-E hot-plug SMBus clock & data connections (an SMCI- JNVI proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required; available for a Supermicro complete system only) JPI²C1 Power Supply I²C connector...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Note: To avoid causing interference with other components, please be sure to use an add-on card that is fully compliant with the PCI-E standard on a PCI-E slot.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    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 C621 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 15 • 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. See the note on page 20.) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
  • Page 16 User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon ini- tial system power-on. The manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Note 1: 2933 MHz memory is supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx) series processors only. Note 2: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard.

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    PCI-E capacity. With M.2 support and six PCI-E slots in a small DP Form Factor, the X11DPL-i combines high-end performance, excellent value, and the latest in SSD and SATA support. This motherboard is optimized for high performance server platforms.

  • Page 19: Recovery From Ac Power Loss

    See the Advanced BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Last State. 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPL-i motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    Windows operating systems. For detailed information on OS support, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Motherboard Installation

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 23: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis if needed. 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 24: 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. Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processor Note: All graphics, drawings and pictures shown in this manual are for illustration only.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor, 2) CPU/heatsink carrier, 3) dust cover, and 4) CPU socket. 1. Intel processors 2. CPU/Heatsink Carrier 3.

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The processor heatsink module (PHM) contains 1) a passive heatsink, 2) a CPU/heatsink carrier, and 3) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor. 1. Passive Heatsink 2. CPU/Heatsink Carrier 3.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 28: Attaching The Processor To The Cpu/Heatsink Carrier

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Attaching the Processor to the CPU/Heatsink Carrier To properly install the CPU onto the CPU/heatsink carrier, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate Pin 1 (Notch A), Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU and locate Pin 1 (Notch A), Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU/heatsink carrier.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Cpu/Carrier Assembly To The Passive Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the CPU/Carrier Assembly to the Passive Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a CPU/carrier assembly, please follow the steps below to mount the assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). 1.

  • Page 30: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on the previous page, align the processor heatsink module with the CPU socket on the motherboard.

  • Page 31: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Before starting to remove the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30-size star driver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen it from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1).

  • Page 32: Memory Support And Installation

    DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11DPL-i supports up to up to 2TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/RDIMM/NV-DIMM DDR4 ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 8 memory 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 33: Ddr4 Memory Support For Intel Xeon Scalable-Sp Processors

    Chapter 2: Installation DDR4 Memory Support for Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors DDR4 Memory Support Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots Per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs Per Channel (DPC) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per 1 Slot Per Channel Type DIMM & Data Width DRAM Density 1DPC (1-DIMM Per Channel)

  • Page 34: Dimm Population Guidelines For Optimal Performance

    X11DPL-i User's Manual DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels...

  • Page 35: Dimm Population Table

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Table Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the Motherboard Using Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboard w/8 DIMM Slots Onboard...

  • Page 36: Dimm Installation

    X11DPL-i User's Manual JLAN1 DIMM Installation FAN5 JUIDB1 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN 1. Follow the instructions given in the LEDM1 memory population guidelines listed in the previous sections to install memory CPU2 modules on your motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use...

  • Page 37: Rear I/O Ports

    JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 BIOS LICENSE REV:1.01 CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2 Back panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions...
  • Page 38 X11DPL-i User's Manual VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch (UID) and a UID LED Indicator (LE1) are located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 39 USB_P Ground Ground JLAN1 1. USB0/USB1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 40 X11DPL-i User's Manual Ethernet Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) and a dedicated IPMI LAN are located on the I/O back panel. IPMI_LAN is supported by the onboard AST 2500 BMC and accepts an RJ45 type cable. Refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.

  • Page 41: 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 42 X11DPL-i 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 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 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Definition Pins +3.3V Power Fail LED Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 44 X11DPL-i 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 the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Definition Pins +3.3V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 46: Connectors

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connector ATX and CPU Power Connectors JPWR3 is the 24-pin ATX main power supply connector. This primary power supply connector meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR1/ JPWR2) CPU power connectors to your power supply.
  • Page 47 +12V JLAN1 1. JPWR1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 2. JPWR2 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...

  • Page 48: Headers

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Headers This motherboard has eight fan headers (FAN1~FAN6, FANA, FANB). All these 4-pin fan headers are backward-compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. However, onboard fan speed control is available only when all 4-pin fans are used on the motherboard. Fan speed control is supported by Thermal Management via IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 49 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optionally). A 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 50 X11DPL-i User's Manual PCI-E M.2 Slot The X11DPL-i motherboard has one PCI-E M.2 slot that is supported by CPU1 (M.2-CPU1). M.2 was formerly Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and are used to replace mini PCI-E. M.2 supports a variety of card sizes with increased functionality and spatial efficiency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports SATA/PCI-E 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the...
  • Page 51 PCH RAID KEY JLAN1 1. RAID Key Header JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 REV:1.01 BIOS LICENSE CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 52 X11DPL-i User's Manual 4-pin BMC External I2C 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 53 Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DPL-i has eight I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~7) and two S-SATA 3.0 ports (S-SATA0/1) on the motherboard. These SATA ports are supported by the Intel C621 chipset. All these SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.
  • Page 54 X11DPL-i User's Manual Micro SD Card There is one Micro SD memory card slot located at JSDCARD1 on the motherboard. The Micro SD slot allows users to insert the Micro SD memory card to store information. Refer to the motherboard layout below for its location.

  • 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 at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 56 X11DPL-i User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. See the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 57 SMB Data to BMC/PCH JLAN1 1. JVRM1 JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 2. JVRM2 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 BIOS LICENSE REV:1.01 CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...

  • Page 58: Led Indicators

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs LAN1 and LAN2 have two LED indicators respectively. The yellow LED on the left of the LAN port indicates activity, while the amber LED on the right indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 59 Blinking JLAN1 1. BMC Heartbeat LED JUIDB1 FAN5 FAN6 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 CPU2 JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 BIOS LICENSE REV:1.01 CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JWD1 JPME2 JPWR2...
  • Page 60 X11DPL-i User's Manual Unit ID LED A rear UID LED indicator at UID_LED1 is located near the UID switch on the back panel. This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may need service. UID LED LED Indicator...

  • Page 61: Pci-E 3.0 Slots

    3. PCI-E 3.0 x16 (CPU2) 4. PCI-E 3.0 x8 (CPU1) CPU2 5. PCI-E 3.0 x16 (CPU1) 6. PCI-E 3.0 x8 (CPU1) JSDCARD1 JBT1 BIOS USB4(3.0) USB2/3 JSTBY1 JSD1 X11DPL-i DESIGNED IN USA JPI2C1 BIOS LICENSE REV:1.01 CPU1 JSD2 JPWR1 SATA7 JRK1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2...

  • Page 62: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11DPL-i 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 63: 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 64: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    X11DPL-i 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 65 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 66: Technical Support Procedures

    X11DPL-i 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. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11DPL-i 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 69: 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 70: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    X11DPL-i User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the 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 71: 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 01/01/2015 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11DPL-i BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 72 X11DPL-i User's Manual CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the CPLD (Complex-Programmable Logical Device) used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 73: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu features. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 74 X11DPL-i User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
  • Page 76 X11DPL-i User's Manual Hyper-Threading (ALL) (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enable to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable. Cores Enabled Use this feature to enable or disable CPU cores in the processor specified by the user. The default setting is 0.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DCU IP Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. LLC Prefetch If this feature is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L3 cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 78 X11DPL-i User's Manual CPU P State Control (Available when "Power Technology" is set to Custom) This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings. Speedstep (P-States) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Select Enabled to use Enhanced Halt-State technology, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt-state. The options are Disable and Enable. Package C State Control (Available when "Power Technology"...
  • Page 80 X11DPL-i User's Manual Degrade Precedence Use this feature to set degrade precedence when system settings are in conflict. Select Topology Precedence to degrade Features. Select Feature Precedence to degrade Topol- ogy. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence. Link L0p Enable Select Enable for Link L0p support.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Isoc Mode Select Enabled for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for Virtualization Technology. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) Enforce POR Select Enable to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and voltage programming.
  • Page 82 X11DPL-i User's Manual Memory Topology This feature displays DIMM population information. P1 DIMMA1: 2934MT/S SK Hynix SRx8 8GB RDIMM P2 DIMMA1: 2934MT/S SK Hynix SRx8 8GB RDIMM Memory RAS Configuration Memory RAS Configuration Setup Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to run the system's memory channels in lockstep mode to minimize memory access latency.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IIO Configuration  EV DFX Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a proces- sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable. CPU1 Configuration IOU0 (II0 PCIe Br1) This feature configures the PCI-E port Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by...
  • Page 84 X11DPL-i User's Manual CPU2 Configuration IOU2 (II0 PCIe Br3) This feature configures the PCI-E port Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto. IOAT Configuration Disable TPH Transparent Hugepages is a Linux memory management system that enables com- munication in larger blocks (pages).
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI 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 86 X11DPL-i User's Manual VMD Config for PStack1 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1 Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature "Intel VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1" above...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU2 VMD Config for PStack2 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack2 Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature "Intel VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack2"...
  • Page 88 X11DPL-i User's Manual Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for legacy I/O support for USB devices such as mice and keyboards. The options are Enabled and disabled. Default setting is Enabled. PCIe PLL SSC Select Enable for PCH PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Configure SATA as Select IDE to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive. Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive.
  • Page 90 X11DPL-i User's Manual PCH sSATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following features: sSATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 2 sSATA 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. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information will display: •...
  • Page 92 X11DPL-i User's Manual VGA Priority Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard. CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN x8) OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified by the user.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port1 used for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port2 used for system boot.
  • Page 94 X11DPL-i User's Manual Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: • Super IO Chip AST2500 Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the...
  • Page 96 X11DPL-i User's Manual 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.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 98 X11DPL-i User's Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 100 X11DPL-i User's Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8 Bits. Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS) When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will be displayed. • Security Device Support •...
  • Page 102 X11DPL-i User's Manual TLS Authenticate Configuration When this submenu is selected, the following features will become available for user's configuration: Server CA Configuration  Enroll Certification  This feature allows the user to enroll the certificate in the system. Enroll Cert (Certification) Using File ...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS iSCSI Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following features.

  • Page 104: Event Logs

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.  Enabling/Disabling Options Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately for all messages to be automatically erased from the event log when the event log memory is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled.

  • Page 106: Ipmi

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide 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 108 X11DPL-i User's Manual Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 10.135.0.250). VLAN This feature displays the virtual LAN settings. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
  • Page 110 X11DPL-i User's Manual Secure Boot Use this feature to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot Variable/Size/Keys/Key Source Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system. The sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the platform keys will be indicated as well.

  • Page 112: Boot

    X11DPL-i User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy, the following items will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #8 When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be displayed for configuration: •...

  • Page 114: Save & Exit

    X11DPL-i User's 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 exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized 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. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 116: Appendix A Bios Codes

    X11DPL-i 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 117 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 118: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is located at http:// www.supermicro.com/wftp. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the product drivers and utilities page, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injury might occur. 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 121 Appendix C: 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 122: Product Disposal

    X11DPL-i 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 123: 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 124 X11DPL-i User Manual The file system supported by UEFI is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) which is installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. However, the BIOS might need several minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large due to the huge volumes of folders and files stored in the device.
  • Page 125 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 126 X11DPL-i User Manual 6. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 8. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, click on Boot and press <Enter>...
  • Page 127 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 7. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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