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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.
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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-HGX2 motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DPG-HGX2 motherboard supports dual Intel® Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation Intel®...
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Table Of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 1.5 ACPI Features ........................19 1.6 Power Supply ........................19 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................19 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)..............19 ®...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings ........................128 4.8 Save & Exit ........................131 Appendix A Software A.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................133 A.2 Driver Installation ......................135 A.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................136 ® A.4 IPMI ..........................137 A.5 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) ...........137...
Chapter 1 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. 1.1 Checklist This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMCI-proprietary chassis only as a part of an integrated, complete system solution.
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Chapter 1: Introduction X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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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 •...
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Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used.) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
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CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC login information upon initial system power-on.
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the features of Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (Socket P) processors and the C621 chipset, the X11DPG-HGX2 provides superb system performance, efficient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to address the needs of next-generation computer users.
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPG-HGX2 motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.
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.
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard or onboard components, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...
Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Please refer to the previous page for locations of the mounting holes. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
CPU socket cap is in place, and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, 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.
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Chapter 2: Installation 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 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series processors. 1. Heatsink 2.
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Chapter 2: Installation 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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).
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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 socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions, 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.
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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.
Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support The X11DPG-HGX2 supports up to 6TB 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM) Load Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), Registered DIMM (RDIMM), DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2933*/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules in 24 slots (*Note below).
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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...
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Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Table Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population for the the Motherboard with Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Memory Population Table...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual DCPMM Memory Population Table for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Channel Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMMF2 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMME2 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB2 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMC2 P1-DIMMC1 Config. 2-2-2 DRAM1 DCPMM DRAM1...
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IPMI CODE JBT1 JPME1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it. JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2...
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. JTEST1 JMB_E5 JMB_E6 BATTERY CPU1 CPU2 BAR CODE MAC CODE JPME1: 1-2:NORMAL...
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CPU1 FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12 DA11...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Two USB 3.0 port (USB1/2) are located on the I/O back panel. A Type A USB 3.0 (USB 0) port on the motherboard provides additinal USB connection. Connect appropriate cables here to use USB support.
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2. LAN Port 2 (10GbE LAN) FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P2 M.2-P1 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual IPMI LAN Port A dedicated IPMI-LAN port, located above USB 1/2 ports on the I/O backplane, provides 1 GbE IPMI LAN support via the AST 2500 BMC. All these LAN ports accept RJ45 type cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
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1. VGA Port FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12...
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 2.7 Connectors and Headers SMCI-Proprietary Power Connectors SMCI-Propietary Power Connectors Four SMCI proprietary power supplies are located at JMB_E5 and JMB_E6 on the motherboard. This connectors are reserved for an SMCI proprietary server use only. JMB_E5...
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FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD 1. SATA connector (HDD0) LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Headers There are three onboard fan headers (FAN1-FAN3) is located on the motherboard. The fan headers won't be used in the SuperServer 9029GP-TNVRT system. The system fans are powered from the system midplane.
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BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD 1. Header for hard drive connector LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM 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. See the table below for pin definitions.
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CPU2 FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JBT1 JPME1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P2 M.2-P1 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12 DA11...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Serial Port A serial port header is located at COM1 on the motherboard. This header provides serial communication support for your system. See the table below for pin definitions. Serial Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin#...
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2. PCIe M.2 Slot 2 (JM2-2) FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12...
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
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CPU1 FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH12 MH11 DA11...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close pins 2 and 3 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.
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CPU1 FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JBT1 JPME1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12 DA11...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual VGA Port Enable/Disable Jumper JPG1 is used to enable or disable the VGA port on the I/O back panel. Close pin 1 and pin 2 for VGA support. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings...
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FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 1. LAN Enable/Disable (JPL1) LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual C Bus for VRM Jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 allow the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM VRM controllers. Pin Definitions Jumper Setting Definition Closed(Default) Open JMB_E5 JMB_E6 JMB_E4 JMB_E1 JMB_E2 JMB_E3 BATTERY...
2. IPMI LAN LEDs FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual BMC Heartbeat LED The BMC heartbeat LED is located at LED1. When this LED is blinking green, BMC functions normally. See the table below for the LED status. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED State Definition LEDM1...
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8. HDD Fault LED (DA12) FAN3 BAR CODE MAC CODE SAN MAC JBT1:CMOS CLEAR IPMI CODE JPME1 JBT1 JTPM1 MH20 MH24 MH21 MH25 FAN1 X11DPG-HGX2 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JSDCARD1 LED1 BIOS LICENSE SD CARD LED2 M.2-P1 M.2-P2 JM2-1 JM2-2 MH10 MH11 MH12...
Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting System Boot Failure (Available when an Internal Speaker is Installed) If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker. •...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the component in question in another system.
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.
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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11DPG-HGX2 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.
Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset. Supermicro X11DPG-HGX2 BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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"...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 •...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual .EIST PSD Function (Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable) Use this item to configure the processor's P-state coordination settings. During a P-state, the voltage and frequency of the processor will be reduced when it is in operation. This makes the processor more energy efficient, resulting in further energy gains.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Package C State Control (Available when "Power Technology" is set to Custom) Package C State Use this feature to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/C1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, No Limit, and Auto. CPU T State Control (Available when "Power Technology"...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Stale AtoS (A to S) The in-memory directory has three states: I, A, and S states. The I (-invalid) state indicates that the data is clean and does not exist in the cache of any other sockets. The A (-snoop All) state indicates that the data may exist in another socket in an exclusive or modified state.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual PPR Type Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4 Technology. PPR provides additional spare capacity within a DDR4 DRAM module that is used to replace faulty cell areas detected during system boot. PPR offers two types of memory repairs.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Restore NVDIMMs Select Enable to restore the functionality and the features of NVDIMMs. The options are Enable and Disable. Interleave NVDIMMs If this item is set to Enable, all onboard NVDIMM modules will be configured together as a group for the interleave mode.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual MCP0 (IIO PCIe Br4) Use this feature to configure the PCIe Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user. The options are x16 and Auto. MCP1 (IIO PCIe Br5) Use this feature to configure the PCIe Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user.
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Intel® VMD Technology This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Technology. Notes: 1. After you’ve enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCIe slot of your choice, this PCIe slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCIe device.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VMD port 3C Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this specific root port. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD port 3D Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this specific root port.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual VMD port 3A Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this specific root port. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD port 3B Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this specific root port.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled for PCH PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual (PCH) SATA Configuration PCH SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Spin Up Device When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA device installed on the SATA port specified by the user will start a COMRESET initialization when an edge is detected from 0 to 1. The options are Enable and Disable.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual sSATA Port 0 - sSATA Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on an sSATA port specified by the user which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCIe device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. MMCFG Base This feature determines how the lowest MMCFG (Memory-Mapped Configuration) base is assigned to onboard PCI devices.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this feature to select the type of device installed in LAN Port2, which will be used for system boot. The options are PXE and Disabled. Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support.
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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).
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper (JPT1) on the motherboard are both enabled, the onboard security (TPM) device will be enabled in the BIOS to enhance data integrity and system security. Please note that the OS will not show the security device. Neither TCG EFI protocol nor INT1A interaction will be made available for use.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Platform Hierarchy (for TPM Version 2.0 and above) Select Enabled for TPM Platform Hierarchy support which will allow the manufacturer to utilize the cryptographic algorithm to define a constant key or a fixed set of keys to be used for initial system boot.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authenticate Configuration When this submenu is selected, the following items will be displayed: Server CA Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. Enroll Cert (Certification) ...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Cert (Certification) GUID (Global Unique Identifier) This feature displays the GUID for this system. Commit Changes and Exit Select this feature to keep the changes you have made and exit from the system. Discard Changes and Exit ...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create RAM Disk List: Remove Selected RAM Disk(s): Use this feature to delete the RAM disk(s) specified by the user. Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: •...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual DIMM ID This submenu allows the user to view and to perform an action on a DCPMM module specified by the user. When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • DIMM UID: This feature displays the unique ID of the DCPMM module.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Subsystem Vendor ID • Subsystem Device ID • Device Locator • Subsystem Revision ID • Interface Format Code • Manufacturing Information Valid • Manufacturing Date • Manufacturing Location • Memory Type • Memory Bank Label •...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual • Peak Power Budget [mW] • Avg (Average) Power Budget [mW] • Max Average Power Budget [mW] • Package Sparing Capable • Package Sparing Enabled • Package Spares Available • Configuration Status • SKU Violation •...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Poison Error Injections Counter • Poison Error Clear Counter • Media Temperature Injections Counter • 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Back to Main Menu Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu. 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Back to Main Menu • Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration menu. 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual • Health: This feature indicates the health state of the DCPMM module. • Socket ID: This feature displays the Socket ID of the DCPMM module. Persistent Memory Type Capacity Free Capacity Create Goal Configuration When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: •...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Namespaces This subsection allows the user to select a namespace to view the following information on the selected namespace Namespace ID/Name/Heath Status 0x00000201 Select this feature and press <Enter>, the following items will display: • UUID •...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Create Namespace Use this submenu to create a namespace. The following information will display: Name Region ID This feature displays the region ID of the DCPMM module. The options are 0x0001 and 0x0002. Mode Use this item to set the Namespace mode. The options are None and Sector.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Total Capacity This feature allows the user to set the total DCPMM resource capacity allocated across all segments in the host server. • Raw Capacity: This feature specifies the raw capacity of the DCPMM module. •...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual FW (Firmware) Diagnostics Select Enabled for the firmware diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Security Diagnostics Select Enabled for the security diagnostics test to be performed on the DCPMM module. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 options are Disabled and Enabled.
Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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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".
Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Path for Boot Option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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. UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities •...
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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.
A.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).
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.
The following statements are industry standard warnings provided to the user to avoid situations that 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.
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Appendix B: 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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.
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...
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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.
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Super X11DPH-i/X11DPH-T/X11DPH-Tq 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. 8.
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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.
Step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1 and press <Enter> to access the menu items. Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the latest updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.tw/.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings The following screen will appear. Step 2. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 The options are Disable and Enable. Set this feature to Enable. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Step 3. RSC-UMR-8 SLOT1 VMD The feature is dependent on your motherboard/system and devices attached to the Intel® VMD controllers. The options are Disable and Enable. Set this feature to Enable.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1, RSC-U2N4-6 NVME1 The options are Disable and Enable. Set the two features to Enable. (Refer to pages 147 and 148 for more information.) Step 5. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack2, RSC-U2N4-6 SLOT1 The options are Disable and Enable.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Press <Esc> and return to the main screen of Intel® VMD Technology as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU2 and press <Enter> to access the menu items.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Navigate to the Advanced tab. 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 and the All Intel VMD Controllers feature has become available.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual 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.
Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings D. 2 Configuring RAID Settings Refer to the instructions stated in D.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. Follow the steps below to create RAID volume(s). Step 1. To create RAID volume(s), use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Step 2. Name: This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the RAID volume. Step 3. RAID Level: This feature allows the user to select the RAID level. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1).
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set this feature to X if the RAID level you selected earlier from Step 3 will cross VMD domains. Note: For a bootable RAID volume, do not cross VMD domains.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Step 6. Strip Size: Use this feature to select the RAID strip size. The options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. Note: For RAID5, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. For RAID10, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, and 64KB.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 8. Create Volume Use the arrow keys to select Create Volume. This feature is to create a RAID level with settings shown on the screen. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays all RAID volumes.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual RAID Volumes: For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. RAID VOLUME INFO Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Delete On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected earlier (see the previous page for the RAID volume selection). The following screen will appear.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Reset to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen (see page 158 for more information), select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. The feature, Reset to non-RAID, allows the user to remove RAID data from the selected NVMe...
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Turn Locate LED On Use this feature to locate the selected device. Select a non-RAID physical disk. Or select a RAID member disk. When the following screen appears, use the arrow keys to select Turn Locate LED On. Press <Enter>...
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Mark as Spare Refer to the instructions stated in D.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings The feature, Mark as Spare, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a spare disk. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Spare and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual Mark as Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in D.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
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Appendix D: Configuring VROC RAID Settings The feature, Mark as Journaling Drive, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a journaling drive. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Journaling Drive and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. 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.
Super X11DPG-HGX2 User's Manual D.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following steps describe the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in D.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
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Appendix D: 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.
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Super X11DPG-HGX2 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.
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Appendix D: 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>.
Step 1. Use the arrow keys to select Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU1 and press <Enter> to access the menu items. Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the latest updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.tw/.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings The following screen will appear. Step 2. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack0 The options are Disable and Enable. Set this feature to Enable. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Step 3. RSC-UMR-8 SLOT1 VMD The feature is dependent on your motherboard/system and devices attached to the Intel® VMD controllers. The options are Disable and Enable. Set this feature to Enable.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack1, RSC-U2N4-6 NVME1 The options are Disable and Enable. Set the two features to Enable. (Refer to pages 171 and 172 for more information.) Step 5. Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device for PStack2, RSC-U2N4-6 SLOT1 The options are Disable and Enable.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Press <Esc> and return to the main screen of Intel® VMD Technology as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU2 and press <Enter> to access the menu items. Repeat the steps (Step 1 ~ Step 5) on pages 170, 171, 172, and 173 to enable Intel®...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Navigate to the Advanced tab. 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 and the All Intel VMD Controllers feature has become available.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual 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®...
Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings E.2 Configuring RAID Settings Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. Follow the steps below to create RAID volume(s). Step 1. To create RAID volume(s), use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Step 2. Name: This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the RAID volume. Step 3. RAID Level: This feature allows the user to select the RAID level. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1). Note 1: The RAID level(s) displayed is(are) based on the number of NVMe devices connected to the system.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set this feature to X if the RAID level you selected earlier from Step 3 will cross VMD domains. Note: For a bootable RAID volume, do not cross VMD domains.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Step 6. Strip Size: Use this feature to select the RAID strip size. The options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. Note: For RAID5, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, and 128KB. For RAID10, the options are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, and 64KB.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 8. Create Volume Use the arrow keys to select Create Volume. This feature is to create a RAID level with settings shown on the screen. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. It displays all RAID volumes.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual RAID Volumes: For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. RAID VOLUME INFO Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Delete On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected earlier (see the previous page for the RAID volume selection). The following screen will appear.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Reset to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen (see page 182 for more information), select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. The feature, Reset to non-RAID, allows the user to remove RAID data from the selected NVMe device.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Turn Locate LED On Use this feature to locate the selected device. Select a non-RAID physical disk. Or select a RAID member disk. When the following screen appears, use the arrow keys to select Turn Locate LED On. Press <Enter>...
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Mark as Spare Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non- RAID Physical Disks. Press <Enter>...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings The feature, Mark as Spare, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a spare disk. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Spare and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. 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.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Mark as Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non- RAID Physical Disks. Press <Enter>...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings The feature, Mark as Journaling Drive, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a journaling drive. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Journaling Drive and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. 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.
Super X11DPU User's Manual E.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following steps describe the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
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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 188 and 189), 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.
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Super X11DPU 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. The feature displays the information of journaling drive(s).
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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>.
Super X11DPU 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. F.1 Boot mode select Feature Press <Del>...
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.
Super X11DPU 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. Note: The Key Management menu will become unavailable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Standard.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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. Press <Del>...
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.
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Super X11DPU 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 ...
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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 ...
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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>.
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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 to pages 207 and 208 on how to load KEKs from a file on the external device.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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.
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Super X11DPU 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 This feature displays the iSCSI attempt name.
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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).
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Super X11DPU 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).
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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. CHAP Type (available when Authentication Type is set to CHAP) Use this feature to set the CHAP type.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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 Use the arrow keys to select Back to Previous Page and press <Enter>.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU User's Manual Change Attempt Order Use the arrow keys to select Change Attempt Order. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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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>...
Super X11DPU 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>...
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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.
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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.
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Super X11DPU 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 via the selected LAN device.
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