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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11DGQ 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 1. UPI/memory speeds are dependent on the processors installed in your system. 2. The X11DGQ supports Intel C621 chipset. 3. Support for 2933 MHz memory is de- pendent on the CPU SKU.
  • Page 4 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Appendix E provides information on how to configure VROC RAID settings. Appendix F provides information on how to configure secure boot settings. Appendix G provides information on how to configure iSCSI settings. Appendix H provides information on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings.
  • Page 5 Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Quick Reference .......................12 Quick Reference Table .....................13 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18...
  • Page 7 X11DGQ User's Manual Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ....................29 Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............30 Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard .......31 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................32 Memory Support ........................32...
  • Page 8 Super X11DGQ User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................70 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................71 4.2 Main Setup .........................72 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................74 4.4 Event Logs ........................119 4.5 IPMI ..........................121 4.6 Security Settings ......................124 4.7 Boot Settings ........................128 4.8 Save &...

  • Page 9: 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. Note: This motherboard was designed to be a part of an integrated server solution.
  • Page 10 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Figure 1-1. X11DGQ 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 11 Notes: 1. Components not documented are for internal testing only. 2. Intel C621 supports two 1G (1 GbE) LAN ports on the X11DGQ, and Intel C622 supports two 10G (10 GbE) LAN ports on the X11DAi-N. 3. Intel VMD is supported by PCI-E Slot 6 and NVMe Port1/Port2. After you’ve enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCI-E slot of your choice, this PCI-E slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCI-E device.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Quick Reference JSTBY1 JBT1 JSLOT6 JTPM1 JUSB3 JPME2 LEDM1 JWD1 JSDCARD1 VROC (JRK1) JPCIE4 JPSU2 JPSU1 JPCIE5 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 FAN_PWR1 I-SATA3 JPW4 I-SGPIO1 FAN_CTRL FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR2 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 HDD_PWR1 JTEMP1 JPCIE3 JPCIE2 JPCIE1 Notes: •...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JPME2 ME ManufactureMode Pins 1-2 (Normal) 3JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connectors Description Battery (BT1) Onboard CMOS Battery (See Chpt. 3 for used battery disposal) FAN8/FAN9 CPU/System Cooling Fan Headers FAN_CTRL...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    DIMM Size • Up to 128 GB at 1.2V Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel C621 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 15 User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon initial system power-on. The manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/ products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf...
  • Page 16 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Note 1: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard. Note 2: When installing an NVMe device on a motherboard, please be sure to connect...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Speed Select Technology provides multiple CPU profiles that can be set in the BIOS. (This feature is available on select CPU SKUs). • Seamless hardware security mitigations & performance/frequency flexibility Note 1: The X11DGQ supports Intel C621 chipset. Note 2: Support for 2933 MHz and DCPMM memory is dependent on the CPU SKU.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DGQ motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED AST 2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (UEFI BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 19: System Resource Alert

    Windows operating systems. For detailed information on OS support, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation, especially for processors that have high CPU clock rates.

  • Page 20: Management Engine (Me)

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Note: Support for IPNM 2.0/3.0 support is dependent on the power supply used in the system. Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Installation

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 23: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis if needed. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the locations. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 24: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. The Intel Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP Series Processor Note: All graphics, drawings and pictures shown in this manual are for illustration only.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) The Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP Processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1.

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) the Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP Processor or 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP Processor 1. Heatsink 2.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Processor To The Narrow Processor Clip To Create The Processor Package Assembly

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Processor Package Assembly To The Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).

  • Page 30: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 29, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 31: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) From The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 2.

  • Page 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. Exercise ex- treme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The motherboard supports up to 3TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load...

  • Page 33: Ddr4 Memory Support For Intel Xeon Scalable-Sp Processors

    Chapter 2: Installation DDR4 Memory Support for Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors DDR4 Memory Support Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots Per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs Per Channel (DPC) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per 1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel Type DIMM &...

  • Page 34: Ddr4 Memory Support For 2Nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-Sp Processors

    2933 Notes: 1. 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per-channel (2DPC) configuration can be achieved by using memory purchased from Supermicro. 2. Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 3. 16Gb-based memory modules are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only.

  • Page 35: Dimm Population Guidelines For Optimal Performance

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)
  • Page 36 DIMM Population Table Notes: 1. Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. 2. Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable- SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Memory Population Table for the Motherboard Using Intel Xeon Scalable-SP...

  • Page 37: Memory Rank Sparing Tables

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Rank Sparing Tables Dual Rank Memory Rank Sparing (16GB DIMM) Memory Population Total RAM Detected One Rank Configuration Two Rank Configuration A1+B1 16GB 16GB A1+B1+C1 24GB 24GB A1+B1+C1+D1 32GB 32GB A1+B1+C1+D1+E1 40GB 40GB A1+B1+C1+D1+E1+F1 49GB 49GB Quad Rank Memory Rank Sparing (64GB DIMM) Memory Population Total RAM Detected...
  • Page 38 Super X11DGQ User's Manual DCPMM Memory Population Tables for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMC1 Channel Config.

  • Page 39: Dimm Installation

    1. Follow the instructions given in the memory population guidelines listed in the previous sections to install memory JSDCARD1 JPSU2 JPSU1 X11DGQ REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA modules on your motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and...

  • Page 40: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O ports are available through the AOM-PIO-i2XT riser card, which is plugged into JSLOT6. See the figure below for the location of JSLOT6. 1. JSLOT6 JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 JSDCARD1 X11DGQ...
  • Page 41 JSLOT6. The dedicated IPMI LAN is supported by the onboard AST 2500 BMC and accepts an RJ45 type cable. Refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information. JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 1. JSLOT6 JSDCARD1 JPSU2 JPSU1 X11DGQ REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1...
  • Page 42 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB2/3) on the I/O back panel accessible through the AOM- PIO-i2XT riser card, which plugs into JSLOT6. Please see the figure below for the location of JSLOT6.

  • Page 43: 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 44 Super X11DGQ 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 UEFI 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 45 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 Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the front control panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 46 Super X11DGQ 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 47 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 48: Connectors

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connector 12V 8-pin GPU Power Connectors JPW1-JPW4 are the 8-pin 12V DC power output for GPU devices. 12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V 1. JPW1...
  • Page 49 IPMI 2.0. Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground +12V Tachometer +12V Ground 1. FAN8 2. FAN9 JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 JSDCARD1 JPSU2 JPSU1 X11DGQ REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1...
  • Page 50 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 51 1. VROC RAID Key JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 JSDCARD1 X11DGQ JPSU2 JPSU1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2...
  • Page 52 Super X11DGQ User's Manual SGPIO Header The I-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the back panel. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out Load Ground Clock NC = No Connection 1.
  • Page 53 Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Standby Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition +5V Standby Ground No Connection JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 1. Standby Power JSDCARD1 X11DGQ JPSU2 JPSU1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1...
  • Page 54 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Chassis Intrusion (Available when an Optional External Speaker is Installed) A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Connect an appropriate cable from JL1 to the chassis so that you can be informed of a chassis intrusion when the system case is opened.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation M.2 Slot The X11DGQ has one M.2 slot. M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2 slot is designed for internal mounting devices and provides M Key 2242/2260/2280 support dedicated for SSD devices with the ultimate performance capability in a PCI-E 3.0 x4 or SATA interface for native PCI-E SSD support.
  • Page 56 Super X11DGQ User's Manual I-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DGQ has four I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~3) on the motherboard. These SATA ports are supported by the Intel C621 chipset. All SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

  • 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 at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 58 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. See the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 59 Watch Dog Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset Pins 2-3 Open Disabled 1. Watch Dog JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 JSDCARD1 JPSU2 JPSU1 X11DGQ REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1...

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. See the table below for the LED status. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color...

  • Page 61: Pci-E 3.0 Slots

    2. PCI-E 3.0 x16 (CPU2) (JCPIE2) 3. PCI-E 3.0 x16 (CPU1) (JPCIE3) 4. PCI-E 3.0 x16 (CPU1) (JPCIE4) 5. PCI-E 3.0 (x16 + x16) (CPU1/CPU2) (JPCIE5) JBT1 VROC (JRK1) JTPM1 JSDCARD1 JPSU2 JPSU1 X11DGQ REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA FAN9 FAN8 HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1...

  • Page 62: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11DGQ 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 63: 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 64: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11DGQ 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 65 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 66: Technical Support Procedures

    Super X11DGQ 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 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    BIOS under UEFI Shell. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.
  • Page 68 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell? Note: We do not recommend that you update your BIOS if you are not experiencing a BIOS-related problem. If you need to update your BIOS, please follow the steps below to properly update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.

  • Page 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. 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

    You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When you return your motherboard to Supermicro, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DGQ 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 X11DGQ User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will see the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 76 Super X11DGQ User's Manual CPU Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Configuration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket •...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS damaging the system during a virus attack. The options are Enable and Disable. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.) Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when two processors are installed on the motherboard) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow multiple workloads to share the same set of common resources.
  • Page 78 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Extended APIC (Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth. When this feature is set to Enable, the APIC ID will be expanded from 8 bits to 16 bits to provide 512 APIDs to each thread to enhance CPU performance.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information. The options are Disable and Enable. Config (Configure) TDP (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Use this feature to set the appropriate TDP (Thermal Design Power) level for the system. The TDP refers to the maximum amount of power allowed for running "real applications"...
  • Page 80 Super X11DGQ User's Manual CPU C State Control  Autonomous Core C-State Select Enable to support Autonomous Core C-State control which will allow the processor core to control its C-State setting automatically and independently. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following items may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge  This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) Configuration ...
  • Page 82 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Link L1 Enable Select Enable for the BIOS to activate Link L1 support which will power down the UPI links to save power when the system is idle. This feature is available for the system that uses Intel processors with UPI technology support.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS socket may have the line in a modified state. If this is the case, a "snoop" will return the modified data. However, it may be the case that a line "reads" in an A state, and all the snoops come back with a "miss".
  • Page 84 Super X11DGQ User's Manual tCCD_L Relaxation If this feature is set to Enable, SPD (Serial Presence Detect) will override tCCD_L ("Column to Column Delay-Long", or “Command to Command Delay-Long” on the column side.) If this feature is set to Disable, tCCD_L will be enforced based on the memory frequency.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS S5 Trigger ADR Select Enabled to support S5-Triggered ADR to enhance system performance and data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 2X Refresh Select Enable for memory 2X refresh support to enhance memory performance. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 86 Super X11DGQ User's Manual UEFI ARM Mirror If this feature is set to Enable, mirror mode configuration settings for UEFI-based Address Range memory will be enabled upon system boot. This will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IIO Configuration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable. CPU1 Configuration/CPU2 Configuration IOU0 (IIO PCIe Br1) Use this feature to configure the PCI-E Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the...
  • Page 88 Super X11DGQ User's Manual PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size (Available for CPU 1 Configuration only) Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device specified by to user for system performance enhancement. The options are Auto, 128B, and 256B.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IOAT Configuration Disable TPH (TLP Processing Hint) TPH is used for data-tagging with a destination ID and a few important attributes. It can send critical data to a particular cache without writing through to memory. Select No in this item for TLP Processing Hint support, which will allow a "TPL request"...
  • Page 90 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Posted Interrupt Select Enable to support VT_D Posted Interrupt which will allow external interrupts to be sent directly from a direct-assigned device to a client machine in non-root mode to improve virtualization efficiency by simplifying interrupt migration and lessening the need of physical interrupts.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 is set to Enable, the fol- lowing item will display. IIO-PCIE Express Global Options  IIO-PCIE Express Global Options The section allows the user to configure the following PCI-E global options: PCIe Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the selected PCI-E slots which will allow the user to replace the devices installed in the slots without shutting down the system.
  • Page 92 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O Port 61h-Bit 4 emulation support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration  This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA HDD Unlock (Available when SATA Controller is set to Enable) Select Enable to unlock SATA HDD password in the OS. The options are Enable and Disable. SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select (Available when Configure SATA as is set to RAID) This feature allows the user to decide which controller should be used to boot the system.
  • Page 94 Super X11DGQ User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  The following PCI information will be displayed: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI Devices Option ROM Settings Onboard NVME1/NVME2 OPROM Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the NVME connector specified by the user. Select Legacy to allow the user to boot the computer using a legacy device installed on the NVME connector specified by the user.
  • Page 96 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Ipv4 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv4 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Ipv6 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv6 PXE boot option.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), and (IO=2E8h;...
  • Page 98 Super X11DGQ User's Manual UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for Legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 100 Super X11DGQ User's Manual 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 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable Legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When the option-Bootloader is selected, Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When the option-Always Enable is selected, Legacy Console Redirection remains enabled upon OS bootup.
  • Page 102 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop data-sending when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed  and detected by the BIOS) When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will be displayed. • TPM2.0 Device Found •...
  • Page 104 Super X11DGQ User's Manual SHA256 PCR Bank Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Pending Operation Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity.
  • Page 105 EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work properly. (EV DFX is under "IIO Configuration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu). Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www. supermicro.com/manuals/other. TLS Authenticate Configuration When this submenu is selected, the following items will be displayed: Server CA Configuration...
  • Page 106 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Client Certification Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the client certificate to be used by the server. Enroll Certification  This feature allows the user to enroll the certificate in the system. Enroll Cert (Certification) Using File ...
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create from File This feature allows the user to create a RAM disk from a file specified by the user. Select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following items will display: • Create RAM Disk List: Use this feature to create a RAM disk list. •...
  • Page 108 Super X11DGQ User's Manual DIMMs  This submenu allows the user to view and configure the settings of the DCPMM memory modules installed in the system. Select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following items will display: • Select a specific DIMM that you want to view.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If this option is set to Enabled, the following items will display: • Serial Number • Part Number • Socket • Memory Controller ID • Vendor ID • Device ID • System Vendor ID • Subsystem Vendor ID •...
  • Page 110 Super X11DGQ User's Manual • Manufacturer ID • Controller Revision ID • IS New • Memory Capacity • APP Direct Capacity • Unconfigured Capacity • Inaccessible Capacity • Reserved Capacity • Peak Power Budget [mW] • Avg (Average) Power Budget [mW] •...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Security Capabilities • Modes Supported • Boot Status • AIT DRAM Enabled • Error Injection Enabled • Media Temperature Injection Enabled • Software Triggers Enabled • Software Triggers Enabled Details • Poison Error Injections Counter •...
  • Page 112 Super X11DGQ User's Manual • Alarm Enabled State: This feature indicates the status of the non-critical threshold alarm for the DCPMM module specified by the user. • Modify Non-critical Thresholds: Use this feature to modify non-critical thresholds. • Controller Temperature: This feature displays the controller temperature in Celsius.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Configure Security  Use this feature to configure the security settings for all onboard DCPMM modules. State Select Enabled to configure the security settings for the DCPMM modules installed in the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. •...
  • Page 114 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Regions  Current Configuration Region ID  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • Region ID: This feature displays the Region ID of the DCPMM module. • DIMM ID: This feature displays the DIMM ID of the DCPMM module.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Namespace Label Version Use this feature to view and modify the namespace label version to initialize when creating goals. The options are 1.2 and 1.1. Back to Regions Menu  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Regions submenu. Back to Main Menu ...
  • Page 116 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Delete After configuring the settings for the namespace above, click on <delete> to delete the changes you've made on the namespace. Please note that all data contained in the namespace will be deleted as well when you press <delete>.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • App. Direct Capacity: This feature specifies the App. direct capacity of the DCPMM module. • Memory Capacity: This feature specifies the memory capacity of the DCPMM module. • Unconfigured Capacity: This feature specifies the capacity of the DCPMM module that has not been configured.
  • Page 118 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Execute Tests Select this feature and press <Enter> to execute the selected diagnostic tests. Back to Main Menu Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu.

  • Page 119: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system...
  • Page 120 Super X11DGQ 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 121: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will display: • IPMI Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 122 Super X11DGQ User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS field. If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static.

  • Page 124: Security Settings

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot  When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display: • System Mode Secure Boot Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.
  • Page 126 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Export Secure Boot Variables  This feature is used to copy the NVRAM content of Secure Boot variables to a storage device. Enroll EFI Image  Select this feature and press <Enter> to specify an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image for the system to use when it operates in the Secure Boot mode.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Forbidden Signatures  This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signatures for the system. These values also indicate sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the forbidden signatures. Select Update to update your "Forbidden Signatures". Select Append to append your "Forbidden Signatures".

  • Page 128: Boot Settings

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. ...

  • Page 130: Save & Exit

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 131 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 132: Appendix A Uefi Bios Codes

    When UEFI 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 133: Appendix B Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 134 Super X11DGQ User's Manual 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner.

  • Page 135: Driver Installation

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

  • Page 136: Superdoctor ® 5

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

  • Page 137: Ipmi

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.
  • Page 138 The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injuries may occur. 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 139 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 140 Super X11DGQ 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 141: 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 142: 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 143 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 144 Super X11DGQ User 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 145 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 from Step 1. 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.

  • Page 146: Appendix E Configuring Vroc Raid Settings

    RAID settings. The E.3 section describes the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the lat- est updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 147 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 6. When the following screen displays, use the down arrow key to select Intel® VMD Technology and press <Enter> to enter the Intel® VMD Technology submenu. 7. When the Intel® VMD Technology submenu appears, it will display all the PCI slots that can be configured for VMD support on the screen.
  • Page 148 Super X11DGQ User's Manual 13. Navigate to the Advanced tab. 14. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear showing that the feature "All Intel VMD Controllers"...
  • Page 149 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 15. Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and configure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system. Note : A single Intel®...

  • Page 150: Configuring Raid Settings

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual E.2 Configuring RAID Settings Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu items, the following screen will appear. Please carefully follow the instructions listed in this section to configure RAID settings for your devices as desired.
  • Page 151 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Enter a Name for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the previous screen, use the arrow keys to select Name and press <Enter>, and the following screen will display. When the screen above displays, enter a unique name for the RAID volume.
  • Page 152 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Set the RAID Level for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, select RAID Level and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID level for the RAID volume that you've created.
  • Page 153 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Enabling RAID Spanned over VMD Controllers From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Enter RAID spanned over VMD Controllers and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter a desired setting for your RAID volume in the pop-up menu. The options are (not selected) and X (selected).
  • Page 154 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Select Disks for the RAID Volumes From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Select Disk: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set the features one by one to X to select...
  • Page 155 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Set Strip Size for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Strip Size: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. From the pop-up menu as shown above, select the desired RAID strip size for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
  • Page 156 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Set the Capacity (GB) for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Capacity (GB): and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter the desired RAID capacity (in GB) in the pop-up menu to set the capacity for your...
  • Page 157 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Create Volumes To finalize your RAID volume configuration, select Create Volume from the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the screen below. After selecting Create Volume, press <Enter>. The following screen will appear and display RAID volumes as shown below.
  • Page 158 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Display RAID Volumes For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. To Display RAID VOLUME Information When the screen above appears, press <Enter>. The RAID VOLUME INFO menu will appear...
  • Page 159 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Delete a RAID Volume On the RAID VOLUME INFO menu, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected. The following screen will appear to confirm if you want to delete the RAID Volume. Select Yes to delete the RAID Volume.
  • Page 160 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 158, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press <Enter> as shown below.
  • Page 161 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Turn on the Disk Locator LED Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen displays, select a non-RAID physical disk to turn on the disk locator LED to locate a selected device.
  • Page 162 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Mark a RAID Volume as Spare Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
  • Page 163 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that you want the selected device to be used as a spare device. The options are Yes and No. Note: A spare disk is used for automatic RAID volume rebuilds when status of failed, missing, or at risk is detected on the array disk.
  • Page 164 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To Mark a RAID Volume as a Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks for use as a journaling drive.
  • Page 165 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that the selected device is to be used as a journaling drive. The options are Yes and No. Note: RAID Write Hole (RWH) is a condition associated with a power/drive-failure/crash while writing to a RAID5 volume.

  • Page 166: Use Of Journaling Drive

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual E.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following section describes the use of a journaling drive for the RAID5 volume, which is a parity-based RAID. Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
  • Page 167 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages 164 and 165), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable. If no device has been set as a journaling drive, the options are Distributed PPL and Disable.
  • Page 168 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Step 3. Set the feature, RWH Policy, to Journaling Drive. Press <Enter> and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below. RWH JD Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 169 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press <Enter> to select the desired journaling drive from the option list of RWH JD. Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press <Enter>.

  • Page 170: Boot Mode Select Feature

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Appendix F Secure Boot Settings Secure boot is a feature of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. The F.1, F.2, and F.3 sections provide instructions on how to enable the secure boot features. The F.4 section states Key Management settings.

  • Page 171: Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ Csm Support Features

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

  • Page 172: Secure Boot Settings

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual F.3 Secure Boot Settings To have the secure boot support, be sure to follow the steps below (Step 1 ~ Step 4). Step 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard. Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed.
  • Page 173 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Step 2. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu.
  • Page 174 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Step 4. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 175: Key Management Settings

    Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.4 Key Management Settings The Key Management menu as shown below, which is available when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, allows the secure boot keys to be installed via the external device and be involved in the secure boot process.
  • Page 176 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Restore Factory Keys  Select and press Yes to restore factory default secure boot keys and key variables. Also, it will reset the system to the User mode. The options are Yes and No. Reset To Setup Mode (available when the System Mode is in User ...
  • Page 177 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Export Secure Boot variables  Use this feature to export NVRAM content of secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. Enroll Efi Image  This feature is to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into the Authorized Signature Data- base (DB) and to allow the image to run in the secure boot mode.
  • Page 178 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB (available when the system is not in Device  Guard Ready) Select and press Yes to remove Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the DB. The options are Yes and No. Restore DB defaults ...
  • Page 179 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings *Refer to the following settings for keys and signatures related to secure boot. Platform Key (PK)  The Platform Key (PK), which is pre-installed in firmware during manufacturing, provides full control of the secure boot key hierarchy. The options are Details, Export, Update, and Delete.
  • Page 180 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT for- matted USB flash drive. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Note: Refer to the right panel of the screen for the file formats accepted.
  • Page 181 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Update: Use the arrow keys to select Update. It is to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a file on the external device. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 182 Super X11DGQ User's Manual To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load PKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>.
  • Page 183 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
  • Page 184 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to clear the current PKs and reset the system to the Setup mode.
  • Page 185 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Key Exchange Key  The Key Exchange Key (KEK), which is held by the operating system vendor, can be updated by the holder of the PK and be used by secure boot to protect access to signa- tures databases.
  • Page 186 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load KEKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>. Refer...
  • Page 187 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter>. Navigate to Yes and press <Enter> to clear the current KEKs. Navigate to No and press <Enter> to delete only one certificate from the key database.
  • Page 188 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Authorized Signatures  Authorized Signature Database (DB) contains authorized signing certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Signatures. Select Export to save the cur- rent DB to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 189 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Forbidden Signatures  Forbidden Signature Database (DBX), which is the inverse of DB, contains forbidden certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Forbidden Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBX to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 190 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Authorized TimeStamps  Authorized Timestamp Database (DBT) is used to issue and check signed time stamp certificates. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Timestamps. Select Export to save the cur- rent DBT to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 191 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings OsRecovery Signatures  OsRecovery Signatures Database (DBR) contains secure boot authorized recovery vari- ables. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of OsRecovery Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBR to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.

  • Page 192: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Features

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Appendix G Configuring iSCSI Settings Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) is a protocol that defines how block-level data transports between the iSCSI initiator and iSCSI target over an Internet protocol (IP) network. The iSCSI initiator (client/host) enables a connection to the iSCSI target and initiates I/O requests.
  • Page 193 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI. Note: If Onboard LAN1 Option ROM is set to EFI, all features for onboard LAN op- tion ROM will be set to EFI by the EFI driver.
  • Page 194 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Ipv4 PXE Support/Ipv6 PXE Support To enable Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support, use the arrow keys to select and set Ipv4 PXE Support/ Ipv6 PXE Support to Enabled. Note: Enable both Ipv4 PXE Support and Ipv6 PXE Support to have iSCSI settings available.

  • Page 195: Configuring Iscsi Settings

    Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings G.2 Configuring iSCSI Settings iSCSI Initiator Name Use this feature to enter the unique initiator name in iSCSI qualified name (IQN) format. Add an Attempt Use the arrow keys to select Add an Attempt.
  • Page 196 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Use the arrow keys to select the desired media access control address (MAC address), network interface card (NIC) port. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. iSCSI Attempt Name...
  • Page 197 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings iSCSI Mode Use this feature to set the iSCSI mode. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Enabled for MPIO. Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a feature that allows the system to route I/O through the available paths if the active path fails (be sure to have more than one physical path connected to the system).
  • Page 198 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Connection Retry Count The valid range is 0~16. Use this feature to enter the number of logon sessions allowed for the iSCSI initiator to restart with the iSCSI target if the first logon connection fails. Connection Establishing Timeout Use this feature to set the logon connection establishing timeout (in milliseconds).
  • Page 199 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings OUI-format ISID This feature displays the default ISID in OUI format. The value (in six bytes) is derived from the MAC address of the NIC port that you selected earlier. Configure ISID Press <Enter> to configure the ISID. The default value is derived from the last three bytes of the OUI-format ISID.
  • Page 200 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Enable DHCP Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI initiator. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: Set the feature, Enable DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI initiator IP address/subnet mask/gateway.
  • Page 201 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Initiator Subnet Mask (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator subnet mask. Gateway (available when Enable DHCP is set to Disabled) Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI initiator gateway.
  • Page 202 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Get target info via DHCP (available when Enable DHCP is set to Enabled) Use this feature to disable/enable dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server service for the iSCSI target. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note 1: Set the feature, Get target info via DHCP, to Disabled if you would like to specify the iSCSI target name/IP address/boot LUN.
  • Page 203 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Target Address Use this feature to enter the desired iSCSI target IP address. Target Port This feature displays the iSCSI target port. Boot LUN Use this feature to enter the LUN ID of boot LUN.
  • Page 204 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Authentication Type Use this feature to set the authentication method. The options are CHAP and None. Note: Challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP) is a protocol used to verify the identity of the peer of a connection.
  • Page 205 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings CHAP Name (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI target. CHAP Secret (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI target.
  • Page 206 Super X11DGQ User's Manual CHAP Status This feature displays the CHAP status. Reverse CHAP Name (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP name authenticated by the iSCSI initiator.
  • Page 207 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Reverse CHAP Secret (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) Use this feature to enter the CHAP secret (12~16 characters) authenticated by the iSCSI initiator. Reverse CHAP Status (available when CHAP Type is set to Mutual) This feature displays the reverse CHAP status.
  • Page 208 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Save Changes Use the arrow keys to select Save Changes and press <Enter> to save settings shown on the screen. Note: For the changes to take effect, save settings and restart the system. Back to Previous Page...
  • Page 209 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings The user will be returned to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration as shown below. Delete Attempts Use the arrow keys to select Delete Attempts. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 210 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Attempt 1 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 1. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Attempt 2 Use the feature to disable/enable Attempt 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 211 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Commit Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to save changes and return to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration. Discard Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to return to the main screen of iSCSI Configuration without any change.
  • Page 212 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 213 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Change Attempt Order This feature is to change the Attempt order. Use arrow keys to select the desired Attempt, then <+/-> keys to move up/down the selected Attempt. For instance, move up the selected Attempt by using <+> key. Move down the selected Attempt by using <-> key. Commit Changes and Exit Press <Enter>...

  • Page 214: Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings

    Super X11DGQ User's Manual Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings The appendix describes settings of onboard Intel® LAN devices via the BIOS Setup utility supported by the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) driver. H.1 Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Press <Del>...
  • Page 215 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Onboard LAN1 Option ROM (available when NIC(s) is(are) detected by the system) Use the arrow keys to select Onboard LAN1 Option ROM and press <Enter>. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Set this feature to EFI. Note : If Onboard LAN1 Option ROM is set to EFI, all features for onboard LAN op- tion ROM will be set to EFI by the EFI driver.
  • Page 216 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Use the arrow keys to select the desired onboard LAN device as shown below. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays the detailed information for the selected onboard LAN device.
  • Page 217 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to set the LED blink duration (in seconds). The valid range is 0~15 (seconds). NIC Configuration Use the arrow keys to select NIC Configuration.
  • Page 218 Super X11DGQ User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Wake on LAN Use the arrow keys to select Wake On LAN and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Set this feature to support system wake-up...

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