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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11DAi-N USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.4...
  • 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 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 X11DAi-N motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DAi-N motherboard supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation ®...
  • Page 4 X11DAi-N User's Manual Appendix F provides information on how to configure secure boot settings. Appendix G provides information on how to configure iSCSI settings. Appendix H provides information on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings.
  • Page 5 Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X11DAi-N User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 1.5 ACPI Features ........................19 1.6 Power Supply ........................19 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................19 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)..............19...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4.6 Security Settings ......................127 4.7 Boot Settings ........................131 4.8 Save & Exit ........................133 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................135 Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................136 B.2 Driver Installation ......................138 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................139 ®...

  • 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 X11DAi-N 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 X11DAi-N User's Manual X11DAi-N Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) USB8/9 (3.1) AUDIO USB1~4 (3.0) LEDM1 LAN1/2 FAN6 CPU2 JNCSI FAN5 X11DAi-N REV:1.10 BAR CODE MAC CODE Battery BIOS CPU1 SATA10 SATA9 JNVI2C1 JNVME2 JNVME1 S-SATA1 S-SATA2 FAN4 FAN3 JSD1...
  • Page 11 C) headers used for PCIe hot-plug SMBus clock & data connections (an SMCI- JNVI C1/2 proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required; available for a Supermicro complete system only) NVMe slots 1/2 (Note: When installing an NVMe device on a motherboard, please be sure to JNVME1/2 connect JNVME1 first for your system to work properly.)
  • Page 12 X11DAi-N User's Manual Connector Description USB7 (3.0) Front Accessible USB 3.0 Type A connector (USB 7) USB5/6 (3.0) USB 3.0 connections 5/6 for front access USB8/9 (3.1) Back panel USB 3.1 ports 8/9 VGA port on the I/O back panel...
  • Page 13 DIMM Size • Up to 128 GB 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 14 Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
  • Page 15 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon initial system power-on.
  • Page 16 X11DAi-N User's Manual System Block Diagram #1-8 #2-8 #1-7 #2-7 #1-6 #2-6 #1-5 #2-5 #1-4 #2-4 #1-3 #2-3 #1-2 #2-2 DDR4 DDR4 #1-1 #2-1 VCCP0 VCCP1 SNB CORE SNB CORE #3AB DMI3 DMI2 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel Xeon Scalabl-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Scalable- SP (Socket P0) processors with support of Intel® C621 chipset (Note below), this motherboard provides superb system performance, efficient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technologies to address the needs of next-generation users.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    X11DAi-N User's Manual 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DAi-N motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED AST 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 19: Acpi Features

    Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. IPNM is available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0 or 3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.

  • Page 20: Management Engine (Me)

    X11DAi-N User's Manual Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

  • Page 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

    X11DAi-N 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 Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis as 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 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 first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly T h e p r o c e s s o r s o c k e t a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s 1 ) I n t e l X e o n S c a l a b l e - S P o r 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket.
  • Page 26 X11DAi-N User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip...
  • Page 27 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 (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.
  • Page 28 X11DAi-N 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 29 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 30 X11DAi-N 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, 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 31 Chapter 2: Installation 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 32: Memory Support And Installation

    X11DAi-N User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Notes: 1)Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. 2)Exer- cise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The motherboard supports up to 4TB of 3DS LRDIMM (3DS Load Reduced DIMM), LRDIMM, NV-DIMM (Non-Volatile DIMM), and RDIMM (Registered DIMM), DDR4 (288-pin), ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 16 slots (*Note 1 below).
  • Page 33 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 2 Slots Per Channel Type DIMM &...
  • Page 34 X11DAi-N User's Manual DDR4 Memory Support for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors DDR4 Memory Support Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots Per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs Per Chan- nel (DPC) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks 1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)
  • Page 36 X11DAi-N User's Manual 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/16 DIMM Slots Onboard...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Rank Sparing Tables for the X11DAi-N (w/16 Slots) Dual Rank Memory Rank Sparing (16GB DIMM) Memory Population Total RAM Detected One Rank Configuration Two Rank Configuration A1+B1 16GB 16GB A1+B1+C1 24GB 24GB A1+B1+C1+D1 32GB 32GB A1+B1+C1+D1+E1...
  • Page 38 X11DAi-N User's Manual DCPMM Memory Population Tables for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMA1...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Notes: 1. Please install your processors starting with CPU Socket 1. 2. Please refer to the Memory Configuration User Guide for the X11 UP/DP/MP Motherboards that is posted on our website for detailed information on memory support for this motherboard.
  • Page 40 X11DAi-N User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Follow the instructions given in the previous section to install memory modules on your motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use memory X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard.

  • Page 41: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE Back panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions...
  • Page 42 X11DAi-N User's Manual VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to USB 3.0 ports on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. 7.1 HD (High-Definition) Audio 7.1 HD Audio This motherboard features a 7.1 Channel...
  • Page 43 2. Backplane USB 2 (3.0) 3. Backplane USB 3 (3.0) 4. Backplane USB 4 (3.0) 5. Backplane USB 8 (3.1) 6. Backplane USB 9 (3.1) 7. Front-panel USB 5/6 (3.0) 8. Onboard Type A USB 7 (3.0) X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 44 Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O backplane. These Ethernet ports support 1 GbE LAN connections on the X11DAi-N. These Ethernet ports accept RJ45 type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.

  • Page 45: 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 46 X11DAi-N 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 47 2. OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail LED 3. UID LED Power Button Ground Ground Reset Reset Button Power Fail LED 3.3V X11DAi-N REV:1.01 OH/PWR Fail/Fan Fail LED UID LED BAR CODE MAC CODE 3.3V Stby NIC2 Active LED 3.3V Stby NIC1 Active LED 3.3V Stby...
  • Page 48 X11DAi-N 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 49 2. NMI Power Button Ground Ground Reset Reset Button Power Fail LED 3.3V OH/PWR Fail/Fan Fail LED UID LED X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE NIC2 Active LED MAC CODE 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby NIC1 Active LED 3.3V Stby HDD LED PWR LED 3.3V...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    X11DAi-N 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 51 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V 1. JPWR1 2. JPWR2 X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 52 X11DAi-N User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Header This motherboard has seven fan headers (FAN1~6, FANA). 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. Onboard fan speeds are controlled by thermal management via the BMC (or by IPMI) See the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 53 Slot 5 on the motherboard. Place a cap on each header for audio support. You will also need to have a cable to use each connection. SPDIF_In SPDIF_Out Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition SPDIF_Out SPDIF_In Ground Ground 1. COM Port 2. SPDIF_In 3. SPDIF_Out X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 54 X11DAi-N User's Manual TPM Header The Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 is located at JTPM1 and is available from SMCI (optional). 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 55 C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Clock Data PMBUS_Alert Ground +3.3V 1. JSD1 2. JSD2 3. Power SMB X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 56 X11DAi-N User's Manual VROC RAID Key Header A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. Install a VROC RAID Key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below. Please refer to the layout below for the location of JRK1.
  • Page 57 JL1 to the chassis so that you can be informed of a chassis intrusion (via IPMI) when the system case is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Intrusion Input Ground 1. Chassis Intrusion header X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 58 C1/2), used for PCIe SMBus clock and data connections, provide hot-plug support via a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable installed. See the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 59 (optional). Use an appropriate cable to connect this header to an external speaker or buzzer for support of BIOS beep codes and system alarms. See the layout below for JD1 location. 1. M.2 Slot 2. Speaker Header X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 60 S-SATA (S-SATA1/2) supported by the Intel SCU on the motherboard. S-SATA1/2 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which 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 61: 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 Connector Pins shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Jumper board.
  • Page 62 X11DAi-N User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 63 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. Manufacturing Mode Select Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode 1. Manufacturing Mode Select X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 64 X11DAi-N 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 65: Led Indicators

    LED on the right indicates the speed of the LAN1/2 LED (Connection Speed Indicator) connection. See the tables at right for more LED Color Definition information. No Connection or 100 Mb/s or 10 Mb/s Amber 1 Gb/s 1. LAN1/LAN2 LEDs X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...
  • Page 66 X11DAi-N User's Manual BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. See the table below for the LED status. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC Normal...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2: Installation A power LED indicator is located at LE3. When this LED is on, system power is on. See the layout below for the location of LE3 1. Power LED (LE3) X11DAi-N REV:1.01 BAR CODE MAC CODE...

  • Page 68: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11DAi-N 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 69 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. (For error beep codes to function properly, please connect an optional external speaker/buzzer to the onboard speaker header located at JD1.) Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.
  • Page 70 X11DAi-N 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 71 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 72: Technical Support Procedures

    X11DAi-N 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 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    BIOS under UEFI Shell. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.
  • Page 74 X11DAi-N User's Manual Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell? Note: We do not recommend that you update your BIOS if you are not experiencing a BIOS-related problem. If you need to update your BIOS, please follow the steps below to properly update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.

  • Page 75: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 76: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X11DAi-N User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DAi-N 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 78: Main Setup

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will see the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 80: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations 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 improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Interrupt 19 Capture 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 82 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual CPU Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Configuration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket •...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when two processors are installed on the motherboard) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow multiple workloads to share the same set of common resources. On shared virtualized hardware, various workloads (or tasks) can co-exist, sharing the same resources, while functioning in full independence from each other, and migrating freely across multi-level infrastructures and scale as needed.
  • Page 84 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Advanced Power Management Configuration  Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Activate PBF (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Select Enable to enable Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF) feature support which will enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure PBF (Available when Activate PBF is set to Enable) Select Enable to allow the BIOS to configure high priority CPU cores as Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF) so that software programs do not have to configure the PBF (Prioritized Base Frequency) settings.
  • Page 86 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Enhanced Halt State (C1E) (Available when Autonomous Core C-State is set to Disable) Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing CPU's clock cycles and reduce voltage during a "Halt State."...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.
  • Page 88 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual socket may have the line in a modified state. If this is the case, a "snoop" will return the modified data. However, it may be the case that a line "reads" in an A state, and all the snoops come back with a "miss".
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS tCCD_L Relaxation If this feature is set to Enable, SPD (Serial Presence Detect) will override tCCD_L ("Column to Column Delay-Long", or “Command to Command Delay-Long” on the column side.) If this feature is set to Disable, tCCD_L will be enforced based on the memory frequency. The options are Auto, Enable and Disable.
  • Page 90 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual S5 Trigger ADR Select Enabled to support S5-Triggered ADR to enhance system performance and data integrity. The options are Disable and Enable. 2X Refresh Enable Select Enable for memory 2X refresh support to enhance memory performance. The options are Disable, Enable and Auto.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Rank Sparing Select Enable to support memory-rank sparing to optimize memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Note: This item will not be available when memory mirror mode is set to Mirror Mode 1LM or a DCPMM is plugged in. Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors.
  • Page 92 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual IIO Configuration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size (Available for CPU 1 Configuration only) Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCIe device specified by to user for system performance enhancement. The options are Auto, 128B, and 256B.
  • Page 94 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual PassThrough DMA Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memory Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Select Enable to enable ATS (Address Translation Services) support for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to enhance system performance.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable. IIO-PCIE Express Global Options ...
  • Page 96 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select (Available when Configure SATA as is set to RAID) This feature allows the user to decide which controller should be used to boot the system. The options are None, SATA Controller, sSATA Controller, and Both. Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the SATA link.
  • Page 98 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Configure sSATA as (Available when sSATA Controller is set to Enable) Select AHCI to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  The following PCI information will be displayed: • PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Devices Common Settings Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 100 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E x16 OPROM/CPU1 Slot 2 PCI-E x16 OPROM/CPU2 Slot 3 PCI-E x16 OPROM/CPU2 Slot 4 PCI-E x8 OPROM/CPU2 Slot 5 PCI-E x16 OPROM/CPU2 Slot 6 PCI-E x8 OPROM Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the PCIe slot specified by the user.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Ipv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv6 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IPSEC Certificate Select Enable to enable the IPSEC certificate for Ikev support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 102 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection  COM2/SOL Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 2 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 104 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The feature allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM port specified by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. NUMA (Available when the OS supports this feature) Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system perfor- mance.
  • Page 106 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper (JPT1) on the motherboard are both enabled, the onboard security (TPM) device will be enabled in the BIOS to enhance data integrity and system security. Please note that the OS will not show the security device. Neither TCG EFI protocol nor INT1A interaction will be made available for use.
  • Page 107 The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support.The default option is Disabled if SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support item is "Official"; the default option is Enabled if SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support item is "Beta".
  • Page 108 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Cert (Certification) GUID (Global Unique Identifier) This feature displays the GUID for this system. Commit Changes and Exit  Select this feature to keep the changes you have made and exit from the system. Discard Changes and Exit ...
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS RAM Disk Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the RAM disks installed in the system. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following items will display: Disk Memory Type This feature specifies the type of memory that is available for you to create a RAM disk.
  • Page 110 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: • Version: This feature displays the version of DCPMM used in the system. • Select an action below •...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID  This submenu allows the user to view and to perform an action on a DCPMM module specified by the user. When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • DIMM UID: This feature displays the unique ID of the DCPMM module. •...
  • Page 112 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual • System Vendor ID • Subsystem Vendor ID • Subsystem Device ID • Device Locator • Subsystem Revision ID • Interface Format Code • Manufacturing Information Valid • Manufacturing Date • Manufacturing Location • Memory Type •...
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Reserved Capacity • Peak Power Budget [mW] • Avg (Average) Power Budget [mW] • Max Average Power Budget [mW] • Package Sparing Capable • Package Sparing Enabled • Package Spares Available • Configuration Status • SKU Violation •...
  • Page 114 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual • Poison Error Injections Counter • Poison Error Clear Counter • Media Temperature Injections Counter • Software Triggers Counter • Master Passphrase Enabled Monitor Health  Select this submenu to view the health status and thresholds of the DCPMM module specified by the user.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Update Firmware  Use this feature to select the firmware image to be loaded on the DCPMM module. Once it is loaded to the system, please reboot the system and select update for the firmware to take effect.
  • Page 116 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Configure Data Policy  Use this feature to configure the data policy settings for all onboard DCPMM modules. First Fast Fresh State Select Enabled to display the First Fast Fresh state for onboard DCPMM modules. Enable First Fast Fresh State Select Enabled to support the first fast fresh state of DCPMM data policy.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Regions  Current Configuration Region ID  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • Region ID: This feature displays the Region ID of the DCPMM module. • DIMM ID: This feature displays the DIMM ID of the DCPMM module. •...
  • Page 118 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Namespace Label Version Use this feature to view and modify the namespace label version to initialize when creating goals. The options are 1.2 and 1.1. Back to Regions Menu  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Regions submenu.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete After configuring the settings for the namespace above, click on <delete> to delete the changes you've made on the namespace. Please note that all data contained in the namespace will be deleted as well when you press <delete>. Back to Namespaces Back to Main Menu Create Namespace...
  • Page 120 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual • App. Direct Capacity: This feature specifies the App. direct capacity of the DCPMM module. • Memory Capacity: This feature specifies the memory capacity of the DCPMM module. • Unconfigured Capacity: This feature specifies the capacity of the DCPMM module that has not been configured.
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Execute Tests Select this feature and press <Enter> to execute the selected diagnostic tests. Back to Main Menu Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu. Preferences ...

  • Page 122: Event Logs

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI 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 124: Ipmi

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure 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 firmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI 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 126 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual IPMI LAN Selection (Available when Update IPMI LAN Configuration is set to Yes) Use this feature to select the type of the IPMI LAN. The default options is Shared. VLAN Select Enabled to enable IPMI VLAN function support. The options are Enabled and Dis- abled.

  • Page 127: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure 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 128 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Secure Boot  When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display: • System Mode Secure Boot Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Export Secure Boot Variables  This feature is used to copy the NVRAM content of Secure Boot variables to a storage device. Enroll EFI Image  Select this feature and press <Enter> to specify an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image for the system to use when it operates in the Secure Boot mode.
  • Page 130 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Forbidden Signatures  This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signatures for the system. These values also indicate sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the forbidden signatures. Select Update to update your "Forbidden Signatures". Select Append to append your "Forbidden Signatures".

  • Page 131: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: 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. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled for the system to boot from an EFI OS when the Legacy OS fails.
  • Page 132 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list.

  • Page 133: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. 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 134 Super X11DAi-N 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 135: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Video adapter missing or with faulty memory 1 long continuous System OH System overheat condition A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").

  • Page 136: Appendix B Software Installation

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 137 Appendix B: Software Installation 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. B-2.

  • Page 138: Driver 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 to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 139: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 140: Ipmi

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 141: 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 142 X11DPi(-T) 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. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
  • Page 143 Appendix C: Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 144: 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 145: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com. 2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file [BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS...
  • Page 146 Super X11DAi-N User Manual 5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, 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 147 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions. 8.
  • Page 148 Super X11DAi-N User Manual 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 1. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

  • Page 149: Appendix E Configuring Vroc Raid Settings

    RAID settings. The E.3 section describes the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the lat- est updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 150 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual 6. When the following screen displays, use the down arrow key to select Intel® VMD Technology and press <Enter> to enter the Intel® VMD Technology submenu. 7. When the Intel® VMD Technology submenu appears, it will display all the PCI slots that can be configured for VMD support on the screen.
  • Page 151 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 13. Navigate to the Advanced tab. 14. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear showing that the feature "All Intel VMD Controllers"...
  • Page 152 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual 15. Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and configure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system.

  • Page 153: Configuring Raid Settings

    Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings E.2 Configuring RAID Settings Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu items, the following screen will appear. Please carefully follow the instructions listed in this section to configure RAID settings for your devices as desired. To Create a RAID Volume Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume from the screen above and press <Enter>...
  • Page 154 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual To Enter a Name for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the previous screen, use the arrow keys to select Name and press <Enter>, and the following screen will display.
  • Page 155 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Set the RAID Level for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, select RAID Level and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID level for the RAID volume that you've created. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1).
  • Page 156 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Enabling RAID Spanned over VMD Controllers From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Enter RAID spanned over VMD Controllers and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter a desired setting for your RAID volume in the pop-up menu. The options are (not selected) and X (selected).
  • Page 157 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Select Disks for the RAID Volumes From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Select Disk: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set the features one by one to X to select the desired RAID disks for your RAID volumes.
  • Page 158 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual To Set Strip Size for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Strip Size: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. From the pop-up menu as shown above, select the desired RAID strip size for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
  • Page 159 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Set the Capacity (GB) for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Capacity (GB): and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter the desired RAID capacity (in GB) in the pop-up menu to set the capacity for your RAID volume.
  • Page 160 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual To Create Volumes To finalize your RAID volume configuration, select Create Volume from the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the screen below. After selecting Create Volume, press <Enter>. The following screen will appear and...
  • Page 161 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Display RAID Volumes For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. To Display RAID VOLUME Information When the screen above appears, press <Enter>. The RAID VOLUME INFO menu will appear and display the detailed information about the RAID volume you've selected as shown below.
  • Page 162 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual To Delete a RAID Volume On the RAID VOLUME INFO menu, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected. The following screen will appear to confirm if you want to delete the RAID Volume. Select...
  • Page 163 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 161, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press <Enter> as shown below. Select Reset to Non-RAID from the screen below and press <Enter>...
  • Page 164 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual To Turn on the Disk Locator LED Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen displays, select a non-RAID physical disk to turn on the disk locator LED to locate a selected device.
  • Page 165 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Mark a RAID Volume as Spare Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
  • Page 166 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that you want the selected device to be used as a spare device. The options are Yes and No. Note: A spare disk is used for automatic RAID volume rebuilds when status of failed, missing, or at risk is detected on the array disk.
  • Page 167 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Mark a RAID Volume as a Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks for use as a journaling drive.
  • Page 168 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that the selected device is to be used as a journaling drive. The options are Yes and No. Note: RAID Write Hole (RWH) is a condition associated with a power/drive-failure/crash while writing to a RAID5 volume.

  • Page 169: Use Of Journaling Drive

    Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings E.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following section describes the use of a journaling drive for the RAID5 volume, which is a parity-based RAID. Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
  • Page 170 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages 167 and 170), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable. If no device has been set as a journaling drive, the options are Distributed PPL and Disable.
  • Page 171 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 3. Set the feature, RWH Policy, to Journaling Drive. Press <Enter> and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below. RWH JD Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. The feature displays the information of journaling drive(s).
  • Page 172 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press <Enter> to select the desired journaling drive from the option list of RWH JD. Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press <Enter>.

  • Page 173: Appendix F Secure Boot Settings

    Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Appendix F Secure Boot Settings Secure boot is a feature of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. The F.1, F.2, and F.3 sections provide instructions on how to enable the secure boot features. The F.4 section states Key Management settings. F.1 Boot mode select Feature Press <Del>...

  • Page 174: Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ Csm Support Features

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual F.2 Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ CSM Support Features Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Secure Boot and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear.

  • Page 175: Secure Boot Settings

    Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.3 Secure Boot Settings To have the secure boot support, be sure to follow the steps below (Step 1 ~ Step 4). Step 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard. Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed. Note: The Key Management menu will become unavailable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Standard.
  • Page 176 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Step 2. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu.
  • Page 177 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Step 4. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Press <Del>...

  • Page 178: Key Management Settings

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual F.4 Key Management Settings The Key Management menu as shown below, which is available when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, allows the secure boot keys to be installed via the external device and be involved in the secure boot process.
  • Page 179 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Restore Factory Keys  Select and press Yes to restore factory default secure boot keys and key variables. Also, it will reset the system to the User mode. The options are Yes and No. Reset To Setup Mode (available when the System Mode is in User ...
  • Page 180 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Export Secure Boot variables  Use this feature to export NVRAM content of secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. Enroll Efi Image  This feature is to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into the Authorized Signature Data-...
  • Page 181 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB (available when the system is not in Device  Guard Ready) Select and press Yes to remove Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the DB. The options are Yes and No. Restore DB defaults ...
  • Page 182 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual *Refer to the following settings for keys and signatures related to secure boot. Platform Key (PK)  The Platform Key (PK), which is pre-installed in firmware during manufacturing, provides full control of the secure boot key hierarchy. The options are Details, Export, Update, and Delete.
  • Page 183 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT for- matted USB flash drive. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Note: Refer to the right panel of the screen for the file formats accepted.
  • Page 184 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Update: Use the arrow keys to select Update. It is to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a file on the external device. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 185 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load PKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>.
  • Page 186 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
  • Page 187 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to clear the current PKs and reset the system to the Setup mode.
  • Page 188 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Key Exchange Key  The Key Exchange Key (KEK), which is held by the operating system vendor, can be updated by the holder of the PK and be used by secure boot to protect access to signa- tures databases.
  • Page 189 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load KEKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>. Refer to pages 186 and 187 on how to load KEKs from a file on the external device.
  • Page 190 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter>. Navigate to Yes and press <Enter> to clear the current KEKs. Navigate to No and press <Enter> to delete only one certificate from the key database.
  • Page 191 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Authorized Signatures  Authorized Signature Database (DB) contains authorized signing certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Signatures. Select Export to save the cur- rent DB to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 192 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Forbidden Signatures  Forbidden Signature Database (DBX), which is the inverse of DB, contains forbidden certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Forbidden Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBX to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 193 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Authorized TimeStamps  Authorized Timestamp Database (DBT) is used to issue and check signed time stamp certificates. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Timestamps. Select Export to save the cur- rent DBT to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 194 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual OsRecovery Signatures  OsRecovery Signatures Database (DBR) contains secure boot authorized recovery vari- ables. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of OsRecovery Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBR to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.

  • Page 195: Appendix G Configuring Iscsi Settings

    Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Appendix G Configuring iSCSI Settings Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) is a protocol that defines how block-level data transports between the iSCSI initiator and iSCSI target over an Internet protocol (IP) network. The iSCSI initiator (client/host) enables a connection to the iSCSI target and initiates I/O requests.
  • Page 196 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI. Note: If Onboard LAN1 Option ROM is set to EFI, all features for onboard LAN op- tion ROM will be set to EFI by the EFI driver.
  • Page 197 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Ipv4 PXE Support/Ipv6 PXE Support To enable Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support, use the arrow keys to select and set Ipv4 PXE Support/ Ipv6 PXE Support to Enabled. Note: Enable both Ipv4 PXE Support and Ipv6 PXE Support to have iSCSI settings available.

  • Page 198: Configuring Iscsi Settings

    Super X11DAi-N User's Manual G.2 Configuring iSCSI Settings iSCSI Initiator Name Use this feature to enter the unique initiator name in iSCSI qualified name (IQN) format. Add an Attempt Use the arrow keys to select Add an Attempt.
  • Page 199 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Use the arrow keys to select the desired media access control address (MAC address), network interface card (NIC) port. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. iSCSI Attempt Name This feature displays the iSCSI attempt name.
  • Page 200 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual iSCSI Mode Use this feature to set the iSCSI mode. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Enabled for MPIO. Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a feature that allows the system to route I/O through the available paths if the active path fails (be sure to have more than one physical path connected to the system).
  • Page 201 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Connection Retry Count The valid range is 0~16. Use this feature to enter the number of logon sessions allowed for the iSCSI initiator to restart with the iSCSI target if the first logon connection fails. Connection Establishing Timeout Use this feature to set the logon connection establishing timeout (in milliseconds).
  • Page 202 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual OUI-format ISID This feature displays the default ISID in OUI format. The value (in six bytes) is derived from the MAC address of the NIC port that you selected earlier. Configure ISID Press <Enter> to configure the ISID. The default value is derived from the last three bytes of...
  • Page 203 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Enable DHCP Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI initiator. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: Set the feature, Enable DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI initiator IP address/subnet mask/gateway.
  • Page 204 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Initiator Subnet Mask (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator subnet mask. Gateway (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator gateway.
  • Page 205 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Get target info via DHCP (available when Enable DHCP is set to Enabled) Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI target. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note 1: Set the feature, Get target info via DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI target name/IP address/boot LUN.
  • Page 206 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Target Address Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI target IP address. Target Port This feature displays the iSCSI target port. Boot LUN Use this feature to enter the LUN ID of boot LUN.
  • Page 207 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Authentication Type Use this feature to set the authentication method. The options are CHAP and None. Note: Challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP) is a protocol used to verify the identity of the peer of a connection. CHAP Type (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to set the CHAP type.
  • Page 208 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual CHAP Name (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI target. CHAP Secret (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI...
  • Page 209 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings CHAP Status This feature displays the CHAP status. Reverse CHAP Name (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI initiator.
  • Page 210 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Reverse CHAP Secret (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI initiator. Reverse CHAP Status (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual)
  • Page 211 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Save Changes Use the arrow keys to select Save Changes and press <Enter> to save settings shown on the screen. Note: For the changes to take effect, save settings and restart the system. Back to Previous Page Use the arrow keys to select Back to Previous Page and press <Enter>.
  • Page 212 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual The user will be returned to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration as shown below. Delete Attempts Use the arrow keys to select Delete Attempts. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 213 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Attempt 1 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 1. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Attempt 2 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 214 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Commit Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to save changes and return to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration. Discard Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to return to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration without any change.
  • Page 215 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 216 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Change Attempt Order This feature is to change the Attempt order. Use arrow keys to select the desired Attempt, then <+/-> keys to move up/down the selected Attempt. For instance, move up the selected Attempt by using <+> key. Move down the selected Attempt by using <-> key.

  • Page 217: Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings

    Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings The appendix describes settings of onboard Intel® LAN devices via the BIOS Setup utility supported by the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) driver. H.1 Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Press <Del>...
  • Page 218 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Onboard LAN1 Option ROM (available when NIC(s) is(are) detected by the system) Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI.
  • Page 219 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Use the arrow keys to select the desired onboard LAN device as shown below. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays the detailed information for the selected onboard LAN device.
  • Page 220 Super X11DAi-N User's Manual Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to set the LED blink duration (in seconds). The valid range is 0~15 (seconds). NIC Configuration Use the arrow keys to select NIC Configuration.
  • Page 221 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Wake on LAN Use the arrow keys to select Wake On LAN and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Set this feature to support system wake-up via the selected LAN device.

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