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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X11DPG-SN USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1c...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DPG-SN motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DPG-SN supports dual Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with three UltraPath Interconnects (UPIs) of up to 10.4 G/s (note below).
  • Page 4 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Appendix E provides information on how to configure secure boot settings. Appendix F provides information on how to configure VROC RAID settings. Appendix G provides information on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings. Appendix H provides information on how to configure iSCSI 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 X11DPG-SN User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 1.5 ACPI Features ........................20 1.6 Power Supply ........................20 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................20 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)..............20...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.4 Event Logs ........................122 4.5 IPMI ..........................124 4.6 Security Settings ......................127 4.7 Boot Settings ........................131 4.8 Save & Exit ........................134 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................136 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................137 B.2 Driver Installation ......................139 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................140...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction X11DPG-SN Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual are based upon the latest PCB revision avail- able at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual X11DPG-SN Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) USB0/1(3.0) JWD1 JUSB IPMI_LAN JCOM1 LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F...
  • Page 11 IPMI CODE I-SATA0-3 (JS1) I-SATA4-7 (JS2) S-SATA1 JPW5 JPW6 FAN D JPW1 FAN C P2_NVME0 (JNVME1) MAC CODE X11DPG-SN P2_NVME1 REV:1.00 CPU2 PCIE 3.0 X16 (JNVME2) BAR CODE (JPCIE2) S-SGPIO JPW2 CPU1 PCIE 3.0 X16 FAN H (JPCIE3) LEDPWR FAN G CPU2 PCIE3.0 X16...
  • Page 12 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description Onboard Battery FAN1 ~ FAN4...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description VROC (JRK1) Intel VROC RAID key header for NVMe SSD VGA (JVGA) VGA Connection Header Description Status UID LED Solid Blue: Unit Identified Front Panel Power LED Green: Power On LEDM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal Note: To avoid causing interference with other components, please be sure to use an add-on card that is fully compliant with the PCI-standard on the PCI slot.
  • Page 14 DIMM Size • Up to 128GB 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 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features • • BMC with dedicated LAN One (1) BMC RJ45 port • • VGA header One (1) JVGA port Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1) BIOS •...
  • Page 16 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. Both the manufacturer default username and password are ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/info/ files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction System Block Diagram #F-1 #F-1 #E-1 #E-1 #D-2 #D-2 #D-1 #D-1 #C-1 #C-1 #B-1 #B-1 #A-2 #A-2 #A-1 #A-1 DMI3 (QAT NOT SUPPORT) 6.0 Gb/S USB 3.0/2.0 COM1 VGA HEADER Header Support for 2933MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU.

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of dual Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with support of Intel C621 chipset, this motherboard provides superb system performance, efficient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technologies to address the needs of next-generation users.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    The default setting is Last State. 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPG-SN motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) ASPEED AST2500 chip that supports system health monitoring.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5®, which is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.

  • Page 21: Management Engine (Me)

    Chapter 1: Introduction Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine (ME) is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub) and provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. Please be aware that the services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms. 1.8 Intel®...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, it is important to handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    JWD1 JUSB IPMI_LAN JCOM1 LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1 Location of Mounting Holes Notes: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.
  • Page 24 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 location. Chassis Chassis 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 25: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent. Otherwise, please contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.
  • Page 26 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly T h e p r o c e s s o r s o c k e t a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s 1 ) I n t e l X e o n S c a l a b l e - S P o r...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip 3.
  • Page 28 Super X11DPG-SN 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 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 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 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 module into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 32 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 33: Memory Support And Installation

    DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11DPG-SN supports up to 4TB of LRDIMM/RDIMM/NVDIMM DDR4 ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory in 16 memory slots (*Note below). The black DIMM slots are reserved for future NV-DIMM support. Populating DDR4 memory modules in a 2DPC system on this motherboard will affect memory bandwidth and performance.
  • Page 34 2933 Notes: 1. 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per-channel (2DPC) configura- tion can be achieved by using memory purchased from Supermicro. 2. Support for 2933MHz 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 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 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual DIMM Population Table Notes: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboards (w/16 Slots) based on Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors...
  • Page 37 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 A1+A2+B1+C1+D1+D2+E1+F1 80GB 64GB...
  • Page 38 Super X11DPG-SN 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-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMA2...
  • Page 39 DIMM slot to unlock it. CPU1 3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot. MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE 4. Align the notches on both ends of the...

  • Page 40: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 BAR CODE Back panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions...
  • Page 41 TPM connector. Use this connection for VGA display. USB0/1(3.0) JWD1 JUSB IPMI_LAN JCOM1 LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS 1. JCOM1 LICENSE IPMI CODE 2. JVGA CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...
  • Page 42 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/1) on the I/O back panel. IPMI_LAN Port An IPMI-dedicated LAN that supports 1 GbE LAN is located next to USB 0/1 ports on the backplane.
  • Page 43 LED indicators. The UID indicators provide easy identification of a system that may be in need of service. Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro. com.) UID Switch...

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46 Super X11DPG-SN 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 47 Chapter 2: Installation 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 48 Super X11DPG-SN 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 49: Connectors And Headers

    Additionally, five 8-pin power connectors (JPW3-JPW7) are used for GPU devices. A power supply sideband located at JPW2 also provides additional power support to your system. Please note that the SMCI-proprietary power connectors are reserved for Supermicro system use only. 12V 8-pin Power Connector Pin Definitions...
  • Page 50 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Standby Power The Standby Power connector 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 7. FAN C LICENSE IPMI CODE 8. FAN D 9. FAN E 10. FAN F 11. FAN G CPU1 12. FAN H MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E...
  • Page 52 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual TPM Header The Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 is located at JTPM1 and is available from SMCI (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 53 USB0/1(3.0) 1. VROC RAID Key JWD1 JUSB IPMI_LAN JCOM1 LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...
  • Page 54 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual SGPIO Header The S-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with NVMe ports. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out Load Ground Clock NC = No Connection USB0/1(3.0) 1. Serial General Purpose I/O Header...
  • Page 55 IPMI_LAN JCOM1 1. BMC External I C Header LEDBMC LEDM1 2. Chassis Intrusion JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...
  • Page 56 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Speaker Header (Optional for an External Speaker/Buzzer) A speaker header, located at JD1, can be used in conjunction with an external speaker (optional). Use an appropriate cable to connect this header to an external speaker or buzzer for support of BIOS beep codes and system alarms.
  • Page 57 JUSB IPMI_LAN 1. JNVME1 slot (CPU2) JCOM1 2. JNVME2 slot (CPU2) LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...
  • Page 58 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DPG-SN has eight I-SATA 3.0 (I-SATA0-3, I-SATA4-7) and two S-SATA ports (S-SATA0 and S-SATA1) on the motherboard supported by the Intel C621 chipset. These SATA ports provide serial-link signal connection which is faster than a Parallel ATA connection.

  • Page 59: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work Jumpers are used to modify the operation of the motherboard by creating shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. In this case, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings.
  • Page 60 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 61 Pins 2-3 ME Recovery USB0/1(3.0) JWD1 JUSB IPMI_LAN JCOM1 1. ME Recovery LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...
  • Page 62 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select 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 63 Pins 2-3 Open Disabled USB0/1(3.0) 1. Watch Dog JWD1 JUSB IPMI_LAN JCOM1 LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...

  • Page 64: Led Indicators

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators IPMI-Dedicated LAN LEDs An IPMI-dedicated LAN is located on the I/O Backplane of the motherboard. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 65 JUSB IPMI_LAN 1. BMC Heartbeat LED JCOM1 2. Onboard Power LED LEDBMC LEDM1 JSIOM JBT1 BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE CPU1 MAC CODE X11DPG-SN REV:1.00 REV:1.00 BAR CODE JPW2 FAN H CPU2 FAN G JPW7 FAN F FAN E FAN 1...
  • Page 66 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Unit Identified (UID) LED A rear UID LED indicator at LE1 is located near the UID switch on the I/O back panel. This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may need service. For more information on the UID switch/LED, please refer to Page 39 in this chapter.

  • Page 67: 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 68 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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. (An optional external speaker can be connected to the onboard speaker header located at JD1.) Refer to Appendix A for...
  • Page 69 2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.

  • Page 70: Technical Support Procedures

    Super X11DPG-SN 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 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 71: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.3 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 72: 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 73 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 74: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X11DPG-SN 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 75: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DPG-SN 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 76: Main Setup

    Super X11DPG-SN 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 77 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 78: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X11DPG-SN 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 79 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 80 Super X11DPG-SN 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 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. On shared virtualized hardware, various workloads (or tasks) can co-exist, sharing the same resources, while functioning in full independence from each other, and migrating freely across multi-level infrastructures and scale as needed.
  • Page 82 Super X11DPG-SN 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 Enable and Disable. Advanced Power Management Configuration  Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Activate PBF (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Select Enable to enable Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF) feature support which will enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure PBF (Available when Activate PBF is set to Enable) Select Enable to allow the BIOS to configure high priority CPU cores as Prioritized Base Frequency (PBF) so that software programs do not have to configure the PBF (Prioritized Base Frequency) settings.
  • Page 84 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Enhanced Halt State (C1E) (Available when Autonomous Core C-State is set to Disable) Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing CPU's clock cycles and reduce voltage during a "Halt State."...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • UPI PCI-E Configuration Base/Size Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.
  • Page 86 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual state. The S state (-Shared) indicates that the data is clean and may be shared in the caches across one or more sockets. When the system is performing "read" on the memory and if the directory line is in A state, we must snoop all other sockets because another socket may have the line in a modified state.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Data Scrambling for DDR4 Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR4 memory to enhance system performance and security. Select Auto for the default setting of the Memory Reference Code (MRC) to set configure data scrambling for DDR4 setting. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable. 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”...
  • Page 88 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Memory RAS Configuration  Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_ Serviceability) settings. Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to support Static Virtual Lockstep mode to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS ADDDC Sparing (Available when Intel Run Sure is set to Enable) Select Enable for Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) support, which will not only provide memory error checking and correction but will also prevent the system from issuing a performance penalty before a device fails.
  • Page 90 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual MCP0 (IIO PCIe Br4) Use this feature to configure the PCI-E Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x16 and Auto. MCP1 (IIO PCIe Br5) Use this feature to configure the PCI-E Bifurcation setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to allow certain transactions to be processed and completed before other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)  Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 92 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Intel® VMD Technology  This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Technology. Note: 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 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS South Bridge The following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
  • Page 94 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual • ME Firmware Status #1/ME Firmware Status #2 • Current State • Error Code PTT Support (Available when TPM Configuration is set to Disable.) Select Enable to support Intel® Platform Trust Technology (PTT) to enhance system security and data integrity.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when Configure SATA as is set to RAID) Select EFI 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. SATA Port 0 - SATA Port 7 Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a selected SATA port...
  • Page 96 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the sSATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the sSATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MMIOHBase Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 56T, 40T, 24T, 16T, 4T, and 1T. MMIO High Granularity Size Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub.
  • Page 98 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual SIOM Module OPROM Use this feature to select the SIOM (Supermicro I/O Module) Option ROM type. The options are Do Not Launch, Legacy and UEFI. Onboard LAN Device Select Enable to use onboard LAN devices. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2500  Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 1. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings (Available when the item above "Serial Port (1)" is set to Enabled) This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 100 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection  COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 102 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy Console Redirection Settings  Legacy Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to select the COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 and COM2/SOL. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for Legacy OS support.
  • Page 104 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Bits Per Second This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 105 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 106 Super X11DPG-SN 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 107 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 108 Super X11DPG-SN 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 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS RAM Disk Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the RAM disks installed in the system. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following items will display: • Disk Memory Type: This feature specifies the type of memory that is available for you to create a RAM disk.
  • Page 110 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: • Version: This feature displays the version of DCPMM used in the system. • Select an action below •...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • DIMM Handle: This feature displays the unique handle that the CPU assigns to the DCPMM module. • DIMM Physical ID: This feature displays the physical ID of the DCPMM module. • Manageability State: This feature indicates the manageability state of the DCPMM module. •...
  • Page 112 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual • Subsystem Revision ID • Interface Format Code • Manufacturing Information Valid • Manufacturing Date • Manufacturing Location • Memory Type • Memory Bank Label • Data Width Label [b] • Total Width [b] • Speed [MHz] •...
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Max Average Power Budget [mW] • Package Sparing Capable • Package Sparing Enabled • Package Spares Available • Configuration Status • SKU Violation • ARS Status • Overwrite DIMM Status • Last Shutdown Time • First Fast Refresh •...
  • Page 114 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual • Software Triggers Counter • Master Passphrase Enabled Monitor Health  Select this submenu to view the health status and thresholds of the DCPMM module specified by the user. • Sensor Type: This feature displays the type of health items that are being monitored.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Update Firmware  Use this feature to select the firmware image to be loaded on the DCPMM module. Once it is loaded to the system, please reboot the system and select update for the firmware to take effect.
  • Page 116 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Configure Data Policy  Use this feature to configure the data policy settings for all onboard DCPMM modules. First Fast Fresh State Select Enabled to display the First Fast Fresh state for onboard DCPMM modules. Enable First Fast Fresh State Select Enabled to support the first fast fresh state of DCPMM data policy.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 118 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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>. Back to Namespaces Back to Main Menu Create Namespace...
  • Page 120 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual • 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 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Preferences ...

  • Page 122: Event Logs

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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...
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. The default setting is 1.

  • Page 124: Ipmi

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 126 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual IPMI LAN Selection (Available when Update IPMI LAN Configuration is set to Yes) Use this feature to select the type of the IPMI LAN. The options are Dedicated, Shared, and Failover. VLAN Select Enabled to enable IPMI VLAN function support. The default setting is Disabled.

  • Page 127: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. User Password Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 128 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 130 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 131: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled for the system to boot from an EFI OS when the Legacy OS fails.
  • Page 132 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot. Add Boot Option Use this item to specify the name for the new boot option.
  • Page 133 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Delete Driver Option Use this item to select a boot driver to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Drive Option Select the target boot driver to delete from the boot priority list.  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities •...

  • Page 134: Save & Exit

    Super X11DPG-SN 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 135 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 136: Appendix A Bios Codes

    When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 137: 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 138 Super X11DPG-SN 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injury might 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 143 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 144 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 145: 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 146: 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 147 Super X11DPG-SN User 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 148 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 149 Super X11DPG-SN User 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 from Step 1. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

  • Page 150: 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 151 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 152 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 153 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.

  • Page 154: Configuring Raid Settings

    Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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. To Create a RAID Volume Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume from the screen above and press <Enter>...
  • Page 155 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.
  • Page 156 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1).
  • Page 157 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 158 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 the desired RAID disks for your RAID volumes.
  • Page 159 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 160 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 RAID volume.
  • Page 161 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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...
  • Page 162 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 and display the detailed information about the RAID volume you've selected as shown below.
  • Page 163 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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...
  • Page 164 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 135, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press <Enter> as shown below. Select Reset to Non-RAID from the screen below and press <Enter>...
  • Page 165 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 166 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 167 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 168 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 169 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 170: Use Of Journaling Drive

    Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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 171 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages 141 and 170), 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 172 Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 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. The feature displays the information of journaling drive(s).
  • Page 173 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 174: Appendix F Secure Boot Settings

    Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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. F.1 Boot mode select Feature Press <Del>...
  • Page 175 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 176 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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. Note: The Key Management menu will become unavailable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Standard.
  • Page 177 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 178 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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. Press <Del>...

  • Page 179: Key Management Settings

    Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 180 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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 181 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 Database (DB) and to allow the image...
  • Page 182 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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. ...
  • Page 183 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual *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. Select Details to display detailed information of PK.
  • Page 184 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT formatted 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 185 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 186 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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 187 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
  • Page 188 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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 189 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 signatures databases. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete.
  • Page 190 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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 to pages 160 and 161 on how to load KEKs from a file on the external device.
  • Page 191 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 192 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Authorized Signatures  Authorized Signature Database (DB) contains authorized signing certificates and digital signatures. The options are De- tails, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Signatures. Select Export to save the current DB to a FAT formatted USB flash drive. Select Update to load the factory defaults or load DB from a file on the external device.
  • Page 193 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.
  • Page 194 Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings 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 Ex- port to save the current DBT to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
  • Page 195 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual OsRecovery Signatures  OsRecovery Signatures Database (DBR) contains secure boot authorized recovery variables. 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. Select Update to load the factory defaults or load DBR from a file on the external device.

  • Page 196: Appendix G Configuring Iscsi Settings

    Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 197 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 198 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 199 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 200 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 This feature displays the iSCSI attempt name.
  • Page 201 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 202 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 203 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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...
  • Page 204 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 205 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 206 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 207 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 208 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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. CHAP Type (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to set the CHAP type.
  • Page 209 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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...
  • Page 210 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 211 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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)
  • Page 212 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 Use the arrow keys to select Back to Previous Page and press <Enter>.
  • Page 213 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 214 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings 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 215 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 216 Appendix G: Configuring iSCSI Settings Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 217 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.

  • Page 218: Appendix H Configuring Network Interface Card (Nic) Settings

    Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings 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 219 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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.
  • Page 220 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings 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 221 Super X11DPG-SN User's Manual 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 222 Appendix H: Configuring Network Interface Card (NIC) Settings 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 via the selected LAN device.

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