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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Supermicro MBD- X11DPI-N-O o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri X11DP X11DP USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • 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 Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www. supermicro.com/products/. Notes: 1. UPI/memory speeds are dependent on the processors installed in your system. 2. The X11DPi-N supports Intel C621 PCH, and the X11DPi-NT, Intel C622.
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................7 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 Super I/O ..........................19 1.8 Advanced Power Management ..................20 Intel ®...
  • Page 6 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual DIMM Population Table .....................35 DIMM Installation ......................36 DIMM Module Removal .....................36 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................37 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................41 2.7 Connectors .........................46 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................56 2.8 LED Indicators ........................60 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................63 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................67 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................68 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ..................69...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 8 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Figure 1-1. X11DPi-N(T) Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X11DPi-N(T) Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 USB0/1 LAN CTRL (2.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN FAN5 FAN6 USB4/5 (3.0) LEDM1 CPU2 JM2_1 X11DPi-N(T) M.2-PCH Rev. 1.21 JBT1 BIOS CPU1 JNVI2C1 S-SATA4 JNVME2 JNVME1 FAN2 FAN1 Notes: 1.
  • Page 10 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Quick Reference IPMI LAN SLOT2 FAN6 SLOT4 LAN1 USB4/5 FAN5 SLOT6 LEDM1 SLOT3 USB0/1 COM1 LAN2 SLOT5 SLOT1 COM1 USB0/1 JPG1 LAN CTRL (2.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN JPL1 FAN5 FAN6 USB4/5 (3.0) LEDM1 P2-DIMMD2 P2-DIMMD1 COM2 P2-DIMME1 P2-DIMMF1 JIPMB1...
  • Page 11 Gigabit LAN/10G LAN Ethernet ports on the IO back panel (10G LAN ports on X11DPi-NT only) S-SATA0-3 S-SATA 3.0 connection Header supported by the Intel SCU S-SATA Ports with built-in power pins and with support of Supermicro SuperDOM (Disk On Module) S-SATA4/S-SATA5 devices SLOT1/SLOT3 PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Slots supported by CPU1...
  • Page 12 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Connector Description USB7/8 Front Accessible USB 3.0 Header VGA Port Description Status UID (Unit Identifi er) LED Solid Blue: Unit identifi ed Onboard Power LED On: Onboard power on M.2 Active LED On: M.2 active LEDM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC normal...
  • Page 13 DIMM Size • Up to 256GB 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/C622 PCH (C621: for X11DPi-N, C622: for X11DPi-NT) Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
  • Page 15 fi guration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon ini- tial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN. For proper BMC confi guration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 16 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram VCCP0 VCCP1 DDR4 DDR4 SLOT 2 I MI PCI-E X16 G3 (LANE REVERSE) PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 SLOT 1 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 4 PCI-E X16 G3 2 x NVME PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 3...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series processors (Socket P0) and the C621/C622 chipset (Note below), this motherboard provides superb system performance, effi cient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPi-N(T) motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASpeed 2500 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.

  • Page 19: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Resource Alert ® This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5 . SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can confi gure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefi...

  • Page 20: Advanced Power Management

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 1.8 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard. ® Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency. Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 2.0/3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) fi...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 22: Motherboard Installation

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis if needed. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 24: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    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 fi rst page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) the Intel 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1. The 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processor 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx (The Processor) 2.

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

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) the 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow processor clip 3. Intel Processor Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) (Bottom View for the non-F Model)

  • Page 27: Attaching The Processor To The Narrow Processor Clip To Create The Processor Package Assembly

    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.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Processor Package Assembly To The Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Super X11DPi-N(T) 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).

  • Page 29: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    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 30 or page 31, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Super X11DPi-N(T) 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. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

  • Page 31: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    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 30 or page 31, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 32: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) From The Motherboard

    Super X11DPi-N(T) 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

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Notes: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The motherboard supports up to 2TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), Load...

  • Page 34: Dimm Population Requirements For The 81Xx/61Xx/51Xx/41Xx/31Xx Processors

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual DDR4 Memory Support (for 2-Slot Per-Channel Confi guration) Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel (DPC) Ranks DIMM Capacity 2 Slots per Channel (GB) Type DIMM 1DPC (1-DIMM per Channel) 2DPC (2-DIMM per Channel) and Data Width 4 Gb...

  • Page 35: Dimm Population Table

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Table Note. Unbalanced memory confi guration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboard w/24 DIMM Slots Onboard When 1 CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU &...

  • Page 36: Dimm Installation

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual DIMM Installation COM1 USB0/1 LAN CTRL (2.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN FAN6 FAN5 USB4/5 (3.0) LEDM1 1. Please follow the instructions given in the previous section to install the DIMM CPU2 modules on the motherboard. For the system to work properly, please use JM2_1 X11DPi-N(T)

  • Page 37: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. COM1 USB0/1 LAN CTRL (2.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN FAN6 FAN5 USB4/5 (3.0) LEDM1 CPU2 JM2_1 X11DPi-N(T)
  • Page 38 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. Serial Port There is one COM port (COM1) on the I/O back panel and one COM header (COM2) on the motherboard.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 port (USB4/5) on the I/O back panel. There is one USB 2.0 header (USB2/3) and one USB 3.0 header (USB7/8) on the motherboard to provide front access USB connection.
  • Page 40 (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.) Power Button Ground...

  • Page 41: 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 specifi cally for use with Supermicro chassis. See the fi gure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 42 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be confi gured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4).
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin defi nitions. Power Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Pin# Defi nition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan...
  • Page 44 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin defi nitions. Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Pins Defi nition 3.3V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1.

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connector ATX and CPU Power Connectors JPWR3 is the 24-pin ATX main power supply connector. This primary power supply connector meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specifi cation. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR1/ JPWR2) CPU power connectors to your power supply.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation 12V 8-pin CPU Power Connectors JPWR1 and JPWR2 are the 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU or alternative single power source for a special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin defi...
  • Page 48 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Headers Onboard Fan Header This motherboard has eight fan headers (FAN1~6, FANA, FANB) on the motherboard. This is a 4-pin fan header, which is backward compatible with a traditional 3-pin fan. The onboard fan speed is controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
  • Page 49 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 50 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual RAID Key Header A RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. The RAID key is used to support NVMe SDD. Intel RAID Key Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Ground 3.3V Standby Ground PCH RAID Key SGPIO Header The T-SGPIO3 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin defi nitions. Standby Power Pin Defi...
  • Page 52 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 4-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin defi...
  • Page 53 C1/2), used for PCI-E SMBus clock and data connections, provide hot-plug support via a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable installed. See the table below for pin defi nitions.
  • Page 54 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual PCI-E M.2 Slot The X11DPi-N(T) motherboard has one PCI-E M.2 slot. M.2 was formerly Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCI-E. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial effi ciency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors.
  • Page 55 CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot on SXB1. S-SATA4/S-SATA5 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power cables.

  • Page 56: Jumper Settings

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 2.7 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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which 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). 2.
  • Page 58 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close JPME2 to bypass SPI fl ash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to fl ash the system fi rmware from a host server to modify system settings.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators LAN 1/2 Activity LED Link LED LAN LEDs The LAN ports are located on the IO GLAN Activity Indicator (Left) Backplane on the motherboard. Each LED Settings Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Color State Defi...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. See the table below for the LED status. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Defi nition Green: BMC Normal Blinking Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LE2 on the motherboard.
  • Page 62 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Unit ID 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 identifi cation of a system.unit that may need service. UID LED LED Indicator LED Color Defi...

  • Page 63: 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 64 Super X11DPi-N(T) 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. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.
  • Page 65 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 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 66 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 3. Using the minimum confi guration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards fi rst), and use the minimum confi guration (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 67: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to fi rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specifi...

  • Page 68: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS fi les are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. 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 fi...

  • Page 69: Battery Removal And Installation

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

  • Page 70: Returning Merchandise For Service

    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.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11DPi-N(T) motherboards. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl ash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 72: Main Setup

    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 01/01/2014 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11DPi-N/X11DPi-NT BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations 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 incorrect DRAM frequency, or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On. 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.
  • Page 76 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual  CPU Confi guration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion.  Processor Confi guration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket •...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The options are Unlock/Enable and Unlock/Disable. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this feature is set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the Level 2 (L2) cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 78 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual  Advanced Power Management Confi guration  CPU P State Control SpeedStep (PStates) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will signifi cantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing CPU's clock cycles and reduce voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disable and Enable. ...
  • Page 80 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Link L0p Enable Select Enable to enable Link L0p. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. Link L1 Enable Select Enable to enable Link L1 (Level 1 link). The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. IO Directory Cache Select Enable for the IODC (I/O Directory Cache) to generate snoops instead of generating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores).
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Enable ADR Select Enable for ADR (Automatic Diagnostic Repository) support to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.  Memory Topology This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS. •...
  • Page 82 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual ADDDC (Adaptive Double Device Data Correction) Sparing Select Enable for ADDDC sparing support to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected in a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS  Socket 0 PCI-E Br0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI (Available for CPU 1 Confi guration only) Link Speed This item confi gures the link speed of a PCI-E port specifi ed by the user. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s) The following information will be displayed as well: •...
  • Page 84 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual  Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) 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 85 Chapter 4: BIOS IIO-PCIE Express Global Options The section allows the user to confi gure the following PCI-E global options: PCE-E Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the selected PCI-E slots which will allow the user to replace the devices installed in the slots without shutting down the system. The options are Enable and Disabled.
  • Page 86 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual  Server ME (Management Engine) Confi guration This feature displays the following system ME confi guration settings. Operational Firmware Version Backup Firmware Version Recovery Firmware Version ME Firmware Status #1 ME Firmware Status #2 Current State Error Code ...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when the item "Confi gure 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 88 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enable, the sSATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the SATA 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 89 Chapter 4: BIOS MMIOHBase Use this item to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The base memory size must be between 4032G to 4078G. The options are 56T, 48T, 24T, 16T, 4T, and 1T. MMIO High Granularity Size Use this item to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub.
  • Page 90 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Onboard Video Option ROM Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1 used for system boot. The options are Legacy, EFI and Disabled.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS  Super IO Confi guration Super IO Chip AST2500  Serial Port 1 Confi guration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specifi ed by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specifi...
  • Page 92 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Serial Port 2 Attribute Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are COM and SOL.  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.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Flow Control Use this feature to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overfl ow. 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 94 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual  Console Redirection Settings (for SOL/COM2) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 96 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual EMS Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 (Console Redirection) and COM2/SOL (Console Redirection).
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS High Precision Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 98 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual • Active PCR Banks • Available PCR Banks 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. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.
  • Page 99 "IIO Confi guration" 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. Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU When this submenu is selected and the RAID devices are detected, the BIOS screen displays the following items: Intel®...

  • Page 100: Event Logs

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to confi gure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log...
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: 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 102: Ipmi

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to confi gure 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 item indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your system. •...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes to log EFI status codes. Select Error Codes to log EFI error codes. Select Progress Code to log the EFI progress code. Select both to log both EFI error codes and progress codes.
  • Page 104 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Confi guration Address Source Use this item to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the fi eld. If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi...

  • Page 105: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to confi gure 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 106 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. Key Management  Provision Factory Default Keys Select Enabled to install all manufacturer default keys for the following system security settings.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Authorized Signatures  This feature allows the user to enter and confi gure a set of values to be used as Authorized Signatures for the system. This set of values also indicate the size, the keys numbers, and the key source of the Authorized Signatures.

  • Page 108: Boot Settings

    Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This feature prioritizes the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS 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\fi lename.efi . Boot Option File Path Use this feature to specify the fi...
  • Page 110 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1 - #5  Network Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1  USB Key Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Option #1  UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities •...

  • Page 111: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to confi gure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi...
  • Page 112 Super X11DPi-N(T) 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. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 113: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 114 When 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 115: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is located at http:// www.supermicro.com/wftp. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the product drivers and utilities page, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO fi...

  • Page 116: Superdoctor

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

  • Page 117: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations when bodily injuries may occur. Should you have questions or experience diffi culty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure components.
  • Page 118 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 119 Appendix C: Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 120: Appendix D Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
  • Page 121 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Notes: 1. If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" fi le in your drive disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB fl ash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use. 2.
  • Page 122 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 123 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB fl ash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 124 Super X11DPi-N(T) User's Manual 8. 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 6. Enter fl ash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS fl...

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