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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11SPG-TF USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.1b...
  • 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 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx series (Socket P0-LGA 3647) processor with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 205W. Built with the Intel C621 chipset, the X11SPG-TF includes three PCI-E slots for GPU and AOC support and offers such features as SATA 3.0, dual 10GbE LAN, USB ports, and a built-in PCIe storage solution enhancement via Intel VROC.
  • Page 4 Super X11SPG-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 ........................19 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Tools Needed ........................30 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 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........34 DIMM Installation ......................35...
  • Page 7 Preface Battery Installation ......................67 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................68 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................69 4.2 Main Setup .........................70 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................72 4.4 Event Logs .........................99 4.5 IPMI ..........................101 4.6 Security ..........................104 4.7 Boot ..........................108 4.8 Save & Exit ........................111 Appendix A UEFI BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................115...

  • 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. X11SPG-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 X11SPG-TF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SPG-TF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) USB1 USB0 JUIDB1 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB4/5(3.0) Intel Aspeed X550 AST2500 LEDM1 MH12 MH10 M.2-H_1 PCI-E 3.0 X4 Intel C621 M.2-H_2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 JBT1 S-SGPIO1 I-SGPIO2...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference USB0 IPMI_LAN JPTG1 JUIDB1 LAN2 USB4/5 (3.0) USB1 LAN1 USB1 USB0 JUIDB1 COM2 SXB2A SXB1A LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB4/5(3.0) SLOT3 Intel Aspeed X550 AST2500 LEDM1 LEDM1 JPG1 USB2/3 MH10 JSTBY1 MH10 MH12 MH12 JWD1 JIPMB1 JPME2 USB6/7 (3.0) SXB1B...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SPG-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 MH10, MH12 M.2 Mounting Holes SLOT3 Middle CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot Internal Speaker/Buzzer S-SATA0, S-SATA1 SATA 3.0 Ports with SATA DOM Power SXB1A, SXB1B Left PCI-E 3.0 x16 GPU Slot SXB2A, SXB2B Right PCI-E 3.0 x16 GPU Slot USB0, USB1 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports USB2/3...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Note 2: 2933MHz memory is supported by the 82xx/62xx series processors only. DIMM Size • Up to 256GB at 1.2V Note 1: Memory capacity and frequency is CPU dependent. Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel C621 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features I/O Devices • • Serial (COM) Port One (1) front accessible serial port header (COM2) • Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (I-SATA4~7) • SATA 3.0 • Two (2) S-SATA 3.0 ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (S-SATA0~1) •...
  • 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 5+1 PHASE #F-1 #C-1 205W #E-1 #B-1 #D-1 #A-1 VCCP0 SNB CORE PECI:30 DDR-IV SOCKET ID:0 DMI3 DMI3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 6.0 Gb/S PCI-E X4 G3 #8~11 M.2 SSD...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    X11SPG-TF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 14nm Process Technology, the X11SPG-TF dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X11SPG-TF motherboard accommodates a 20-pin main power supply. In addition, one 12V 8-pin power connector is supported to provide the required power to the GPU add-on card.

  • 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 X11SPG-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 X11SPG-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 X11SPG-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 X11SPG-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 X11SPG-TF supports up to 384GB of RDIMM, 768GB of LRDIMM, and 1.5TB of 3DS LRDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2933MHz in six memory slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

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

    Note 1: 2933MHz memory is supported only by the 82xx/62xx series processors. Note 2: Refer to the Memory Configuration User Guide for the X11 UP/DP/MP Moth- erboards on the Supermicro website for detailed information on memory support for this motherboard.

  • Page 34: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • Always use DDR4 memory of the same type, size and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 35: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation USB1 USB0 JUIDB1 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB4/5(3.0) into the memory slots based on the Intel Aspeed X550 AST2500 LEDM1 Recommended Memory Population Guide table on page 32. MH10 MH12 2.

  • Page 36: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SPG-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. USB1 USB0 JUIDB1 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB4/5(3.0) Intel Aspeed X550 AST2500 LEDM1...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation 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 USB4/5. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. LAN Port IPMI LAN Pin Definition...
  • Page 38 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0, USB1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB4/5) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has one front access USB 2.0 header (USB2/3) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB6/7).
  • Page 39 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. UID Switch UID LED...

  • Page 40: 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 41 Chapter 2: Installation 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 42 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 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...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 44 Super X11SPG-TF 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) 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 45: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Connectors Power Connections Main Power and GPU Power Connectors The 20-pin main power connector (JPWR5) is used to provide power to the motherboard, while the 8-pin GPU power connector (JPWR6) can be connected to power the GPU card. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification.

  • Page 46: Headers

    Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are eight 4-pin fan headers (FAN1~4, FANA~D) 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 47 Chapter 2: Installation SGPIO Headers There are two Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO2, 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# Definition...
  • Page 48 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual COM Header There is one COM header (COM2) on the motherboard. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. COM Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 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.
  • Page 49 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. Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 50 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 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.
  • Page 51 Pin Definitions Pin# Definition PMBUS_SCL PMBUS_SDA PS_PMBUS_ALERT_N 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. USB1 USB0 JUIDB1 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB4/5(3.0)
  • Page 52 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Connect the appropriate cable from JL1 to the chassis to be alerted of chassis intrusion (via IPMI) when the system case is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 53 R_SPKPIN M.2 Slot The X11SPG-TF motherboard has two M.2 slots. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCI-E. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2280 and 22110 form factors.
  • Page 54 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SPG-TF has six SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA4~7, S-SATA0~1) supported by the Intel C621 chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

  • Page 55: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 56 Super X11SPG-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 57 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 58: Led Indicators

    Super X11SPG-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 59 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 60 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LE2 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 61: 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 62: No Video

    Super X11SPG-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 63: 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 64 Super X11SPG-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 65: 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 66: 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 Recov- ery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions at http://www.

  • Page 67: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 68: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X11SPG-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 69: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

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

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    Super X11SPG-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 71 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 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X11SPG-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 73 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 adapters will "capture"...
  • Page 74 Super X11SPG-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 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable to enable the Execute-Disable Bit, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
  • Page 76 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology This feature allows the user to configure CPU power management settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS EIST PSD Funtion This feature allows the user to choose between Hardware and Software to control the processor's frequency and performance (P-state). In HW_ALL mode, the processor hard- ware is responsible for coordinating the P-state, and the OS is responsible for keeping the P-state request up to date on all Logical Processors.
  • Page 78 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Package C State Control Package C State This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C State package register. The options are C0/C1 State, C2 State, C6 (Non Retention) State, C6 (Retention) State, No Limit, and Auto.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Link L0p Enable Select Enable for the QPI to enter the L0p state for power saving. The options are Dis- able, Enable, and Auto. Link L1 Enable Select Enable for the QPI to enter the L1 state for power saving. The options are Dis- able, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 80 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Stale AtoS This feature optimizes A to S directory. When all snoop responses found in directory A are found to be RspI, then all data is moved to directory S and is returned in S-state. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Page Policy This feature allows the user to determine the desired page mode for IMC. When Auto is selected, the memory controller will close or open pages based on the current operation. Closed policy closes that page after reading or writing. Adaptive is similar to open page policy, but can be dynamically modified.
  • Page 82 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual SDDC Plus One Single device data correction +1 (SDDC Plus One) organizes data in a single bundle (x4/x8 DRAM). If any or all the bits become corrupted, corrections occur. The x4 con- dition is corrected on all cases. The x8 condition is corrected only if the system is in Lockstep Mode.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS IOU2 (II0 PCIe Br3) 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. CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X16  Link Speed Use this item to select the link speed for the PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 84 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)  Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU  VMD Config for PStack0 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the item above is set to Enable, the following items will be available for configuration: Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system)
  • Page 86 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable Use this feature to enable PCI-E Completion Timeout support for electric tuning. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port. South Bridge  The following USB information will display: • USB Module Version •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS PCH 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 This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 88 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Port 0/4/5/6/7 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. The options are Disable and Enable. Port 0/4/5/6/7 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select UEFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy. sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 2 This item displays the information detected on the installed sSATA drive on the particular sSATA port.
  • Page 90 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual MMIO High Granularity Size Use this item to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G. 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.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 92 Super X11SPG-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 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 94 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 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. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. The default option is SOL/COM1. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 96 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Trusted Computing  The X11SPG-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: • 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 97 Use this item to disable or enable Platform Hiearchy (PH) Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI Bios-Based TPM Provision Support Use this 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 98 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual  Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to enroll to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.  Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification. iSCSI Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.

  • Page 99: 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 100 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 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 101: 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 (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 102 Super X11SPG-TF 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 103 Chapter 4: BIOS Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three- digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

  • Page 104: Security

    Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 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. 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.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 106 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual  Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore the DB defaults.  Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys. Update Select Yes to load the new Platform Keys (PK) from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the Platform Keys from a file.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Append Select Yes to add the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DBX. Select No to load the DBX from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Authorized TimeStamps Update Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBT from a file.

  • Page 108: Boot

    Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 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.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #5 • 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 110 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual *If any storage media is detected, the following items will become available for configuration: Add New Boot Option  This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your system.

  • Page 111: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 112 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized 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 113: Appendix A Uefi Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A UEFI 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 114 When the 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 115: Appendix B Software Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.

  • Page 116: Superdoctor ® 5

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

  • Page 117: 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 118 Super X11SPG-TF 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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 122 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 123 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions. 8.
  • Page 124 Super X11SPG-TF User's Manual 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier in Step 2. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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