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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SPi-TF USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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 (Socket P0-LGA 3647) processor with up to 28 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 205W. Built with the Intel PCH C622 chipset, the X11SPi-TF supports 6-channel, 8-DIMM DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz, SATA 3.0 ports, a M.2 slot, 10G Base-T ports, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header.
  • Page 4 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Location of Mounting Holes ....................30 Installing the Motherboard....................31 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................32 Memory Support ........................32 DDR4 Memory Support for 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Platform ........32 DDR4 Memory Support for 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx Platform ........33 Memory Population Table for Motherboard based on the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx and 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx Platform ..................33...
  • Page 7 Preface Proper Battery Disposal ....................69 Battery Installation ......................69 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................70 Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................71 4.2 Main Setup .........................72 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................74 4.4 Event Logs ........................102 4.5 IPMI ..........................104 4.6 Security ..........................107 4.7 Boot ..........................111 4.8 Save &...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    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 additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SPi-TF 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 X11SPi-TF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SPi-TF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 FAN5 USB6/7(3.0) ASpeed AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 X557 USB0/1 LEDBMC COM2 MH11 USB8/9(3.0) MH10 I-SGPIO2 I-SGPIO1 S-SGPIO1 JOH1 JBT1 SAN MAC S-SATA0 Intel BAR CODE...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference SLOT3 UID SW USB6/7 (3.0) SLOT2 UID LED SLOT6 LEDBMC JPTG1 IPMI_LAN MH11 LAN1 LAN2 JIPMB1 MH10 USB0/1 SLOT1 SLOT4 JRK1 COM1 COM1 FAN5 FAN5 USB6/7(3.0) ASpeed AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 X557 USB0/1 LEDBMC COM2 COM2 DIMMD2...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPTG1 LAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watchdog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset)
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description SLOT2 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slot SLOT3, SLOT4 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x8/x16 Slot (Supports Auto Switch) SLOT6 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot Internal Speaker/Buzzer S-SATA0, S-SATA1 SATA 3.0 Ports with SATA DOM Power UID-SW Unit Identifier (UID) Switch USB0/1 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports USB2/3, USB4/5...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    • Supports an Intel® Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series (Socket P0-LGA3647) processor with up to 28 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 205W Note: The X11SPi-TF motherboard does not support FPGA or Fabric processors. Memory • Up to 256GB of RDIMM, 512GB of LRDIMM, and 1TB of 3DS LRDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight memory slots Note: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features I/O Devices • One (1) serial port on the rear I/O panel (COM1) • Serial (COM) Port • One (1) front accessible serial port header (COM2) • Eight (8) SATA 3.0 ports at 6 Gb/s (I-SATA0~7 with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) •...
  • Page 16 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: Starting in 2020, Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password that can be found on a label on the motherboard. For products shipped before 2020, the manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram VCCP0 12v VR13 #F-1 5+1 PHASE #C-1 #E-1 145W #B-1 #D-2 #A-2 #D-1 #A-1 VCCP0 SOCKET ID:0 SNB CORE DDR-IV PECI:30 SLOT 2 DMI3 #3B #3A #1B PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X16 G3(X8 option) SLOT 3 PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 4...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 14nm Process Technology, the X11SPi-TF dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications. The Intel PCH C622 chipset provides Enterprise SMbus support, including the following features: •...

  • Page 19: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 20: Serial Port

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X11SPi-TF motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, one 12V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.

  • 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 system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains the Intel Xeon Non-Fabric (Non-F) processor and a processor carrier. 1. Non-F Processor 2. Processor Carrier Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. 1.

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the Intel Xeon Non-Fabric (Non-F) processor. 1. Heatsink with Thermal Grease 2. Processor Carrier 3. Non-F Processor Processor Heatsink Module...

  • Page 25: Creating The Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Creating the Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly To install a Non-F model processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing up. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier.

  • Page 26: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After creating the processor carrier assembly for the Non-F model processor, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the heatsink mounting holes as 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it. CPU Socket with Plastic Protective Cover Remove the plastic protective cover from the CPU socket.

  • Page 28: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), install the PHM onto the CPU socket: 1. Align hole 1 of the heatsink with the printed triangle on the CPU socket. See the left image below.

  • Page 29: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies after shutting down the system. Then follow the steps below: 1. Use a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver to loosen the four screws in a backwards sequence of #4, #3, #2, and #1.

  • Page 30: Motherboard Installation

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 2.3 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 31: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 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 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SPi-TF supports up to 256GB of RDIMM, 512GB of LRDIMM, and 1TB of 3DS LRDMIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight memory slots. Refer to the tables below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 33: Ddr4 Memory Support For 82Xx/62Xx/52Xx/42Xx/32Xx Platform

    Chapter 2: Installation DDR4 Memory Support for 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx Platform Speed (MT/s), Voltage (V), Slot Per Channel (SPC), DIMM Capacity and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (GB) Ranks Per DIMM 1 Slot Per DIMM Type 2 Slots Per Channel and Data Width Channel DRAM Density 1DPC...

  • Page 34: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first. • Only populate DIMMA2 and DIMMD2 if the extra memory support is needed. • Always use DDR4 memory of the same type, size and speed.

  • Page 35: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation COM1 FAN5 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs USB6/7(3.0) ASpeed AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 X557 USB0/1 LEDBMC COM2 into the memory slots based on the recommended DIMM population table on pg. 32. MH11 USB8/9(3.0) 2.

  • Page 36: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. COM1 FAN5 USB6/7(3.0) ASpeed AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 X557 USB0/1 LEDBMC...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout below for the location. COM Ports Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 38 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB0/1 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB6/7) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB8/9). The USB10 header is USB 3.0 Type-A.
  • Page 40 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED Indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at UID SW, which is next to the VGA port on the back panel. The UID LED is located next to the switch.

  • Page 41: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 42 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 44 Super X11SPi-TF 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 45 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPWR2) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR1) processor power connector to the power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation 8-Pin Power Connector JPWR1 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power supply. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.. 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 P12V (12V Power)

  • Page 48: Headers

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are seven 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 ~ FAN5, FANA ~ FANB) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation SGPIO Headers There are three Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1, I-SGPIO2, and S-SGPIO1) headers located on the motherboard. I-SGPIO is for SATA use, while S-SGPIO is for sSATA use. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 50 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Standby Power Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 52 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Header The Power System Management Bus (I C) connector (JPI C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 53 Pin# Definition Intrusion Input Ground NVMe I C Header Connector JNVI C1 is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PCI-E peripheral cards. Please connect the I C cable to this connector. 1. Chassis Intrusion COM1 FAN5 USB6/7(3.0) ASpeed 2.
  • Page 54 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Power LED/Speaker Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. Please note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a cap.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation SATA Ports Eight SATA 3.0 ports are located on the X11SPi-TF motherboard supported by the C622 chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. In addition, there are also two S-SATA ports (S-SATA0, S-SATA1) that include SATA DOM power. SATA ports provide serial- link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.
  • Page 56 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Intel RAID Key Header The JRK1 header allows the user to enable RAID functions for NVMe connections. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Intel RAID Key Header Pin Definitions Pin# Defintion PU 3.3V Stdby PCH RAID KEY 1.

  • Page 57: 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 below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 58 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Watchdog Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation ME Manufacturing Mode Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal.

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation IPMI LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 and LAN2, an IPMI LAN is also located on the I/O back panel. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 62 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.

  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 64: No Video

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 65: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 Chapter 2 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.
  • Page 66 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the 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 67: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 68: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 69: 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. 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 70: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X11SPi-TF 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 71: Chapter 4 Bios

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

  • Page 72: Main Setup

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter 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 73 Chapter 4: BIOS CPLD Version This item displays the Complex Programmable Logic Device version. Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu 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 default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 76 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology Use feature to enable the Vanderpool Technology. This technology allows the system to run several operating systems simultaneously. The options are Disable and Enable. PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The options are Unlock/Disable and Unlock/Enable.
  • Page 78 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control  This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings: SpeedStep (Pstates) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 80 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual • UPI Global MMIO Low Base / Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base / Limit • UPI Pci-e Configuration Base / Size Degrade Precedence Use this feature to set degrade precedence when system settings are in conflict. Select Topology Precedence to degrade Features.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Local/Remote Threshold This feature allows the user to set the threshold for the Interrupt Request (IRQ) signal. The options are Disable, Auto, Low, Medium, and High. Stale AtoS Use this feature to optimize the A to S directory. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 82 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual tRWSR Relaxation Select Enable to use the same TRWSR DDR timing setting among all memory channels, in which case, the worst value among all channels will be used. Select Disable to use different values for the TRWSR DDR timing settings for different channels as trained.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to specify the threshold value for correctable memory-error logging, which sets a limit on the maximum number of events that can be logged in the memory error log at a given time. The default setting is 100. Intel Run Sure (Available when this feature is supported by the CPU) Select Enable to support Intel®...
  • Page 84 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual CPU Configuration  IOU0 (II0 PCIe Br1) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto. IOU1 (II0 PCIe Br2) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Prioritize TPH Use this feature to enable Prioritize TPH support. The options are Enable and Disable. Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support, which will allow certain transac- tions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued.
  • Page 86 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Use this feature to maintain setting coherency between processors or other devices. Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack2 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack.
  • Page 88 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual XHCI Hand-off When this feature is disabled, the motherboard will not support USB 3.0. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 60/64 Emulation This feature allows legacy I/O support for USB devices like mice and keyboards. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS Configure SATA as Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID.
  • Page 90 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Port 0 ~ Port 7 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.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 2 This item displays the information detected on the installed sSATA drive on the particular sSATA port. • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support Port 0 ~ Port 2 Hot Plug Set this item to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system.
  • Page 92 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Maximum Read Request Use this item to select the Maximum Read Request size of the PCI-Express device, or select Auto to allow the System BIOS to determine the value. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Bus Master Enable Select Enabled to enable the Bus Driver Master bit. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN Device Select Enabled to enable the Onboard LAN device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port1 used for system boot.
  • Page 94 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Super IO Configuration  The following Super IO information will display: • Super IO Chip AST2500 Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute (Available for Serial Port 2 only) Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial Over LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection ...
  • Page 96 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual COM1 Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. COM2 Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
  • Page 98 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual COM2 Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. COM2 Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 99 The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Trusted Computing  The X11SPi-TF supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected:...
  • Page 100 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual • Vendor Name • Firmware Version Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security.
  • Page 101 Use this item to disable or enable Platform Hiearchy (PH) Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support.The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality, and integrity of data stored or created on the system.

  • Page 102: Event Logs

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 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 103 Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Log 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 104: Ipmi

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 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 (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 106 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 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 107: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. User Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, User password. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 108 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Secure Boot Mode Use this item to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS  Key Exchange Keys Set New Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. Select No to load the KEK from a file.
  • Page 110 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual  OsRecovery Signature This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b.

  • Page 111: 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. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed.
  • Page 112 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Option #9 • Dual Boot Option #10 • Dual Boot Option #11 • Dual Boot Option #12 •...
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: BIOS Delete Boot Option Use this item to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. UEFI Application Boot Priorities  This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. • Boot Option #1 UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities ...

  • Page 114: Save & Exit

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below: 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.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore 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 Save &...

  • Page 116: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 117 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 118: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro 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 119: Superdoctor ® 5

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

  • Page 120: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations 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 121 Appendix C: Warning Statements Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 122: Product Disposal

    Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 123: Appendix D Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.

  • Page 124: 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 125 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 126 Super X11SPi-TF User's Manual 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.
  • Page 127 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier in Step 2. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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