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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Supermicro X11SSV- o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri X11SSV-M4F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SSV-M4F motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel's C236 chipset and onboard Intel Xeon E3-...
  • Page 4 X11SSV-M4F 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 ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual SO-DIMM Removal ......................26 2.4 Rear I/O Ports ........................27 2.5 Front Control Panel ......................31 2.6 Connectors .........................35 Power Connections ......................35 Headers ..........................37 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................45 How Jumpers Work ......................45 2.8 LED Indicators ........................50 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................52 Before Power On ......................52...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.7 Boot ............................93 4.8 Save & Exit .........................95 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs .....................99 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................100 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................101 Product Disposal ......................103 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SSV-M4F 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 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SSV-M4F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE DVI-A AUDIO USB3/4 JVRM1 COM1 LAN3/4 LAN1/2 USB1/2 USB9 JVRM2 JIPMB1 LED1 Intel SRW1 JI2C1 JPW2 I350-AM2 Aspeed JI2C1/ JI2C2: 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE AST2400 JSMB1:SMBus1 JI2C2...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference m-PCIE COM1 DVI-A JIPMB1 USB1/2 LED1 JVRM2 LAN1/2 JVRM1 USB9 USB3/4 AUDIO LAN3/4 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE DVI-A AUDIO USB3/4 JVRM1 COM1 LAN3/4 LAN1/2 USB1/2 JPAC1 USB9 JVRM2 JIPMB1 LED1 SRW1 JPW2 Intel SRW1 JI2C1 JPW2 JI2C1 I350-AM2 Aspeed...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector LAN1 ~ LAN4 LAN (RJ45) Ports M.2 Slot m-PCIE Mini-PCIE Slot SRW1/SRW3 M.2 Holding Screws SRW2/SRW4 Mini-PCIE Holding Screws USB1/2, USB3/4 Back panel USB 3.0 Ports USB5/6 Front Access USB 2.0 Header USB7/8 Front Access USB 2.0 Header USB9...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Onboard Intel Xeon E3-1500 v5 series processor in BGA socket Memory • Supports up to 32GB of ECC SO-DIMM, DDR4-2133MHz, in two slots. (DDR4-2400 modules can be used but will operate at 2133MHz) DIMM Size •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features BIOS • 128Mb SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash UEFI BIOS ® • ACPI 3.0 or later, SMBIOS 2.7 or later, Plug-and-Play (PnP), RTC (Real Time Clock) wakeup Power Management • ACPI power management • Power button override mechanism •...
  • Page 16 User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon initial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/ products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...
  • Page 17 COM1 TO RJ45 FLASH GPIO Expander SPI 128Mb REAR LAYOUT X11SSV-M4F DVI-A Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your moth- erboard.

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    14-nm process architecture, and is optimized for VHD, webhosting, media streaming, or cloud-computing platforms. With support of the new Intel microarchitecture 14 nm process technology, the X11SSV-M4F drastically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.

  • Page 19: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSV-M4F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 21: Advanced Power Management

    Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ® Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.0 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 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 24: Installing The Motherboard

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 25: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SSV-M4F supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2133 MT/s. Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 26: So-Dimm Installation

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual SO-DIMM Installation JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE DVI-A 1. Insert SO-DIMM modules in the following AUDIO USB3/4 JVRM1 COM1 LAN3/4 LAN1/2 order: DIMMA1 and then DIMMB1. For USB1/2 USB9 JVRM2 JIPMB1 LED1 Intel SRW1 JI2C1 JPW2 I350-AM2 the system to work properly, please use...

  • Page 27: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 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. JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE DVI-A AUDIO USB3/4 JVRM1 COM1 LAN3/4 LAN1/2 USB1/2 USB9 JVRM2 JIPMB1 LED1 Intel...
  • Page 28 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual DVI-A Port One DVI-A port (Analog Output Only) is located next to the LAN ports on the I/O back panel. This port provides analog display from the BMC graphics. COM Port There is one COM port (COM1) in an RJ45 sokcet on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports There are four 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1~4) on the I/O back panel. These ports accepts RJ45 type cables. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. LAN Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition TX_D1+ BI_D3- TX_D1- RX_D2-...
  • Page 30 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Intel CM236 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are four USB 3.0 ports (USB1/2 and USB3/4) on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also provides four USB2.0 connections via USB headers (USB5/6 and USB7/8). The USB9 header is USB Type A. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).

  • Page 31: 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 32 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 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) Pin# Definition +3.3 Stby PWR LED HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including SATA activities.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#...
  • Page 34 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Power Fail LED Connect an LED cable to Power Fail connections on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 to provide warnings for a power failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Pin # Definition +3.3V Stby...

  • Page 35: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Connectors Power Connections Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V PS_ON Res (NC) PWR_OK 5VSB...
  • Page 36 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector JPW2 is a 8-pin 12V DC power input for alternative power source when the 24-pin ATX power USB3/4 is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. COM1 LAN3/4...

  • Page 37: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are three fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
  • Page 38 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Disk-On-Module Power Connector The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table below for pin definitions. DOM Power...
  • Page 39 JPG1 SRW3 Chapter 2: Installation JWD1 SGPIO Header The I-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane. SRW4 SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out JPME1 Load Ground Clock...
  • Page 40 2-3:BIOS JPUSB1: drive is not installed in the system. Please go to the following link for more information on TPM: USB0/1 W USB7/8 1-2:ENAB 2-3:DISAB http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. See the table below for pin definitions. JGPIO1 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 SATA DOM USB5/6 +POWER...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to the header to inform you when the chassis is opened. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pins Definition Intrusion Input Ground System Management Bus Header...
  • Page 42 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SSV-M4F has four SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA1 ~ I-SATA4) that are supported by the Intel C236 chipset. SATA 3.0 Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground SATA_TXP SATA_TXN Ground SATA_RXN SATA_RXP Ground M.2 Slot M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power SMB (I C) Header The Power System Management Bus (I C) connector at JPI C1 monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. See the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Clock Data...
  • Page 44 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Mini PCI-E Slot (Mini PCIE) The Mini PCI-E slot is used to install a compatible Mini PCI-E device. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. The mSATA feature leverages the speed and reliability of the SATA interface to provide a high performance, cost-effective storage solution for smaller devices like notebooks and netbooks.

  • Page 45: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 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 46 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual SMBus to PCI-E Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I C) to the PCI-E slots. The default setting is set to pins 2-3 (Disabled). Both jumpers must be set to...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation 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 48 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual USB Wake-Up Use the JPUSB1 jumper to enable system "wake-up" via a USB device. This jumper allows you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB1 jumper is used together with the USB Wake-Up function in the BIOS.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable/Disable Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onbaord VGA connector. The default settting is pins 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table below for jumper settings. VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3...

  • Page 50: Led Indicators

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators LAN Port LEDs The Ethernet ports located beside the DVI-A port have two LEDs. Each port has two LED indicators. The Activity LED is yellow and indicates connection and activity. The Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation BMC Heartbeat LED LED1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for the LED status. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC Normal Blinking 1.

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    X11SSV-M4F 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 53: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. This board only provides an analog video output from the DVI-A port. Please ensure your monitor supports analog signal. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 54: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.
  • Page 55 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 56: Technical Support Procedures

    X11SSV-M4F 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 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SSV-M4F motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM 2133 MT/s. See Section 2.3 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 58: Battery Removal And Installation

    X11SSV-M4F 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 59: 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 60: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SSV-M4F 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 61: 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 X11SSV-M4F BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 62 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the memory speed.

  • Page 63: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, 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 64 X11SSV-M4F 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 item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration The following CPU information will display: • Displays the CPU type • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology •...
  • Page 66 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS HardWare P-States (HWP) Use this feature to enable or disable hardware P-States support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel ® SpeedStep™ Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 68 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 4-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI 3.0 T-States Select Enabled to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion.
  • Page 70 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual eDRAM Mode Use this feature to select the eDRAM mode. The options are SW Mode eDRAM Off, SW Mode eDRAM On, and eDRAM HW Mode. Graphics Configuration Primary Display Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary display. The options are PEG and PCIE.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS DMI/OPI Configuration The following DMI information will display: • DMI VC1 Control Use this feature to enable or disable DMI Virtual Channel 1. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DMI VCm Control Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI Virtual Channel map. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 72 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual PEGO ASPM Use this feature to control ASPM support for the PEG 0. The options are Disabled, Auto, ASPM L0s, ASPM L1, and ASPM L0s & L1. PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot. Press "+"...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Max TOLUD This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.
  • Page 74 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual SATA 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 items: SATA Controller(s) This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this item 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 76 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this item to select the Option ROM type for onboard LAN2. The options are Disabled and PXE. Onboard LAN3 Option ROM Use this item to select the Option ROM type for onboard LAN3. The options are Disabled and PXE.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: • Super IO Chip AST2400 Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Logical Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. Serial Port 1 Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 78 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual • ME FW Status Value • ME FW State • ME FW Operation State • ME FW Error Code • ME NM FW Status Value • BIOS Booting Mode • Cores Disabled • ME FW SKU Information •...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. COM1 Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 80 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL 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. SOL Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 82 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 84 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 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 items.

  • Page 85: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 86 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 87: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
  • Page 88 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 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 89 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 90: Security

    X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 92 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Forbiden Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults.

  • Page 93: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from.
  • Page 94 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual • Dual Boot Order #8 • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 • Dual Boot Order #14 • Dual Boot Order #15 ...

  • Page 95: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 96 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 97: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes 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 98 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 99: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro. com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102 X11SSV-M4F 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 103: Product Disposal

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

  • Page 104: 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 105 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM".
  • Page 106 X11SSV-M4F User's Manual 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. 5. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update"...
  • Page 107 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete. 9.

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