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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SCV-Q/-L USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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 DDR4, USB3.1, SATA3.0, M.2 M key and E key, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, AMT with the Intel Q370 chipset. The X11SCV-Q/-L is a mini-ITX form factor motherboard that provides maximum performance and is optimized for mini servers, mini storage and KIOSK devices.
  • Page 4 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference Table ......................11 Motherboard Features .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................16 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17...
  • Page 6 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual DIMM Removal .........................29 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................30 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................35 2.7 Connectors .........................40 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................49 How Jumpers Work ......................49 2.9 LED Indicators ........................55 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................56 Before Power On ......................56 No Power ..........................56...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................105 Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................107 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................108 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery D.1 Overview ...........................112 D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................112 D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device .............113...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SCV-Q Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SCV-Q/-L Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) EDP1 LAN2 DVI-D COM1/2 USB6/7 (3.1) USB2/3 LAN1 JPL2 USB0/1 USB4/5 (3.1) JPL1 HD AUDIO HDMI 2.0/DP AUDIO FP HD AUDIO DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN1...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JI2C1, JI2C2 PCI-E Slot SMBus (Data/Clock) Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPL1, JPL2 LAN1, LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPT1 TPM Enable/Disable...
  • Page 12 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Connector Description SLOT7 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot SRW1 - SRW3 M.2 Mounting Screws USB0/1, USB2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Ports USB4/5, USB6/7 Back Panel USB 3.1 Ports Front Accessible USB Header (Two USB 3.1 Type A)

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Graphics • Intel UHD Graphics I/O Devices • • COM Headers Six (6) COM Headers • X11SCV-Q: Five (5) SATA3.0 ports • SATA 3.0 • X11SCV-L: Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports • • Video ports DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP •...
  • Page 14 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Motherboard Features Power Management • Power button override mechanism • Management Engine (ME) • Power-on mode for AC recovery • Keyboard wakeup from S5 System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, +5V, +12V, VBAT, Memory, Vcore (CPU) •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. Q370/H310 System Block Diagram SVID PCIe3.0_x16 IMVP8 PCIe x16 SLOT 8.0GT/s INTEL LGA1151 Digital port 1 HDMI DDI 1 (Socket-H4) DDR4 (CHA) Digital port 2 DIMMA1 Display Port DDI 2 2400MHz SODIMM,Vertical type Digital port 3 DVI-D DDI 3 DDR4 (CHB)

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    See the Advanced BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Last State. 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SCV-Q/-L motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports system health monitoring.

  • Page 17: Onboard Voltage Monitors

    Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Voltage Monitors The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 18: Acpi Features

    12V 8-pin power connector located at JPV1 is always required to ensure adequate power supply to the CPU. Note 1: The X11SCV-Q/L motherboard alternatively supports an 8-pin 12V DC input power supply at JPV1 for embedded applications. The 12V DC input is limited to 30A by design.

  • Page 19: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.7 Super I/O The Super I/O (NCT6106D) provides high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UART), which support serial infrared communication. The UART includes send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability, and a processor interrupt system. The UART provides legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, supporting higher speed modems.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 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.

  • Page 21: Motherboard Installation

    HD AUDIO DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP USB 0/1 LAN2 LAN1 USB 4/5 (3.1) USB 6/7 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1 CNVi SRW1 USB 8/9 (3.1)

  • Page 22: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 23: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever down to release the load plate from its locking position.
  • Page 24 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.

  • Page 25: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 26 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 and #2, then #3 and #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90°...

  • Page 27: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. 1.

  • Page 28: Memory Support And Installation

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Memory Support The motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 Non-ECC SO-DIMM with speeds of up to 2666MHz in two slots. Populating the DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type, speed, and size will result in interleaved memory, which improves performance.

  • Page 29: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation 1. Install the desired number of SO-DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1 and then DIMMB1. 2. Align the key on the bottom of the SO-DIMM module against the receptive point on the memory slot. Take note of the notches on the side of the DIMM module and of the locking clips on the socket to avoid causing damage.

  • Page 30: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. HD AUDIO DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN1 USB 0/1 LAN2 USB 4/5 (3.1) USB 6/7 (3.1)
  • Page 31 2. DVI-D Port DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP USB 0/1 LAN2 LAN1 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1...
  • Page 32 DisplayPort interface designed for embedded display applications, including notebook PCs, tablets, netbooks, and all-in-one desktop PCs. The X11SCV-Q/-L supports 3.3V eDP LED or LCD panel only. The X11SCV-Q/-L supports eDP standard version 1.4. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 33 DVI-D 3. Audio Ports HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP USB 0/1 LAN2 LAN1 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1...
  • Page 34 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Header There are two USB 2.0 headers (USB0/1, USB2/3) and one USB 3.1 header (USB8/9) on the motherboard to provide two USB 3.1 Type A front access connection with a cable (not included).

  • Page 35: 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 36 Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 in the suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin Definitions Pins...
  • Page 38 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 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 IDE, SATA activities. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition Control Ground 1. NMI Button Ground Power Button Reset Button Reset...

  • Page 40: Connectors

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. JPV1 is the 12V DC power connector that provides alternative power for special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. JPH1 is a 4-pin HDD power connector that provides power to onboard HDD devices.
  • Page 41 HD AUDIO DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN1 USB 0/1 LAN2 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1 CNVi SRW1 USB 8/9 (3.1)
  • Page 42 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Speaker/Buzzer On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the external speaker. Speaker Pin Definitions Pin# Definition External Speaker Disk On Module Power Connector The Disk On Module (DOM) power connector at JSD1 provides 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to the I-SATA0 port.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11SCV-Q has five I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 - I-SATA4), while X11SCV-L has four (I-SATA0 - I-SATA3). I-SATA0 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs that are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables.
  • Page 44 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Front Accessible Audio Header A 10-pin audio header located AUDIO FP allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 45 DVI-D 3. COM5/6 HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN2 LAN1 USB 0/1 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1 CNVi SRW1 USB 8/9 (3.1)
  • Page 46 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Fan Headers There are three 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although these are 4-pin fan headers, pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by the Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using the Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
  • Page 47 2. General Purpose Header 2 DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN1 USB 0/1 LAN2 USB 4/5 (3.1) USB 6/7 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1...
  • Page 48 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Header Connect a 10-pin PS2 adapter to this internal header to provide external PS2 ports for either keyboards or mice. PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition KB_DATA...

  • Page 49: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 50 Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 51 2. Manufacturing Mode DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP USB 0/1 LAN2 LAN1 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1...
  • Page 52 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable Use JPL1 to enable or disable LAN1, and JPL2 to enable or disable LAN2. The default setting is Enabled. LAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3...
  • Page 53 HD AUDIO DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN2 LAN1 USB 0/1 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1 CNVi SRW1 USB 8/9 (3.1)
  • Page 54 Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 55: Led Indicators

    HD AUDIO DVI-D HDMI2.0/DP COM1/2 AUDIO FP LAN1 USB 0/1 LAN2 USB 6/7 (3.1) USB 4/5 (3.1) EDP1 USB 2/3 JPAC1 X11SCV-Q SRW3 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE JBT1 SRW2 JMD1 - M.2: PCIE3.0x1 CNVi SRW1 USB 8/9 (3.1)

  • Page 56: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 57: No Video

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

  • Page 58: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 59 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 60: Technical Support Procedures

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L 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 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11SCV-Q/-L motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR4 Non-ECC SO-DIMM with speeds of up to 2666MHz in two slots. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory.

  • Page 62: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 63: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/. This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SCV-Q 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 65: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SCV-Q BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 66 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 67: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 68 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by the system BIOS.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Processor type • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • •...
  • Page 70 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual C6DRAM Select Enabled to activate moving the DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in the C6 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 71 This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 32 to use the manufacture default setting. The default value is 0 for X11SCV-Q. 3-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active.
  • Page 72 This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when four CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 32 to use the manufacture default setting. The default value is 0 for X11SCV-Q. C states Use this feature to enable the C-State of the CPU.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS System Agent (SA) Configuration The following information will display: • SA PCIe Code Version • VT-d: Supported Memory Configuration Memory Configuration • Memory RC Version • Memory Frequency • Memory Timing (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) • DIMMA1 • DIMMA2 • DIMMB1 •...
  • Page 74 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual REFRESH_2X_MODE Use this feature to select the refresh mode. The options are Disabled, 1-Enabled for WARM or HOT, and 2-Enabled HOT only. Graphics Configuration Graphics Configuration IGFX VBIOS Version 1013 IGFX GOP Version N/A Primary Display Use this feature to select the primary video display.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS DVMT Total Gfx Mem Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by internal graphics devices based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 128MB, 256MB, and MAX. VDD Enable Enabling this feature will force VDD in the BIOS. The options are Enable and Disable. PM Support Enable this feature to activate Power Management BIOS support.
  • Page 76 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual PEG Port Configuration CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM SLOT7 Enable Root Port Use this feature to enable or disable the PCI Express Graphics (PEG) device in the port specified by the user. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Disable Turbo GT frequency Use this feature to disable Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo GT frequency becomes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The options are Enable and Disable. VT-d Select Enabled to activate Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
  • Page 78 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS NCT6106D Super IO Configuration  NCT6106D Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip NCT6106D Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 80 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual COM2 Serial Port Type Use this feature to select the COM2 port type. The options are RS232, RS422, and RS485. Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 3 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
  • Page 82 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual • Fan2 Speed • Fan3 Speed • CPUVCORE • • VDIMM • VDIMM • 5Vcc • 3.3Vcc • VBAT Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 - COM6 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM ports 1-4 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits). 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 84 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 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 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Bits per second This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 86 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual • Software Preserve Support Serial ATA Port 0-4 Hot Plug Set this feature to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Provisioning of AMT Use this feature to enable or disable USB provisioning. The options are Disabled and Enabled. CIRCA Configuration  Activate Remote Assistance Process Use this feature to activate Remote Assistance. Enabling this feature will also trigger the CIRCA boot.
  • Page 88 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Force Secure Erase Select Enabled to force a secure erase of the solid state drive on the next boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. OEM Flags Settings  MEBx hotkey Pressed Use this feature to specify whether the MEBx hotkey should be enabled during the system boot.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Settings  ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the suspend button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM). 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...
  • Page 90 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual XHCI Hand-off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS Onboard LAN Option ROM Type Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for onboard LAN devices. The options Legacy and EFI. Select Legacy to display and configure the Onboard LAN1 ~ LAN8 Option ROM features. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port1 used for system boot.
  • Page 92 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual HTTP BOOT Configuration  HTTP BOOT Configuration Http Boot One Time Use this feature to create the HTTP boot option. The options are Disabled and Enable. Input the desrciption Highlight the feature and press enter to create a description.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Current Status Information This feature displays the status of the TPM support on this motherboard. • TPM Enabled Status • TPM Active Status • TPM Owner Status TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system.
  • Page 94 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Platform Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Storage Hierarchy Use this feature to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 95: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure event log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log...
  • Page 96 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 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.

  • Page 97: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 Security Use this menu to configure the 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 three characters to 20 characters long. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 98 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Customized, Key Management features are available for configuration: CSM Support This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.  Install Factory Default Keys Select Yes to install all factory keys to the default settings. The options are Yes and No.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS  Platform Key (PK) Update Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on an external media.  Key Exchange Keys Update Select Yes to load a factory default KEK or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK.
  • Page 100 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Append Select Yes to add the dbr from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing dbr. Select No to load the dbr from a file. The options are Yes and No.

  • Page 101: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Boot Use this menu to configure boot settings: Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to specify the length of time (the number of seconds) for the BIOS to wait before rebooting the system when the setup activation key is pressed. Enter the value of 65535 (0xFFFF) for the BIOS to wait indefinitely.
  • Page 102 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #7 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #8 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #9 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #10 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #11 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #12 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #13 •...

  • Page 103: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 104 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

  • Page 105: 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 106 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOM-SPI80-V). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 107: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system is 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.

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 111 Appendix C: Standardized 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 112: 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 113: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 114 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 115 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 116 Super X11SCV-Q/-L User's Manual 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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