Frequently Asked Questions - Supermicro X11OPi User Manual

Super X11OPi Platform User's Manual

2-4 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my system support?
Answer: The X11OPi supports up to 3 TB DCPMM or 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/
RDIMM DDR4 memory of 2933*/2666/2400 MHz in 12 memory modules per CPU board. It
also supports up to 4.5 TB of DCPMM & DDR4 combined memory in 12 DIMM slots. With
eight CPU boards embedded in the platform, the provides up to 24 TB of DCPMM/DDR4
memory or 36 TB of DCPMM & DDR4 combined memory in 96 modules. (See the notes
below.) It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different types,
speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given in the memory
section in the X11OPi-CPU board section in Chapter 1.
Notes: 2933 MHz memory and DCPMM memory are supported by Second Generation
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 82XX processors.
Question: How do I handle the used battery (on the AOM-X11OPi-LBG card)?
Answer: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a
damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a
used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by
your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
Question: How do I update my BIOS (on the AOM-X11OPi-LBG card)?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing
any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at
www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Please check our BIOS warning
message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your
motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current
BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Please refer
to the following section for the instructions on how to update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible
system boot failure.)
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used in this system board cannot be removed. Send your
system board back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recov-
ery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://
www.supermicro.com.
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