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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Supermicro X11SCL- LN4F o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri X11SCM-LN8F X11SCM-F X11SCL-LN4F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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 (Socket H4 - LGA 1151) processor with up to eight cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 95W. Built with the Intel C242 (X11SCL-LN4F) / C246 (X11SCM-LN8F/-F) chipset, this motherboard supports 4-DIMM DDR4 ECC unbuffered (UDIMM) memory (2-DIMM per channel) with speeds of up to 2666MHz.
  • Page 4 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................13 Quick Reference Table ......................14 Motherboard Features .......................16 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................20 1.3 Special Features ........................20 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................20 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................21 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................21 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............21 Environmental Temperature Control .................21...
  • Page 6 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual DIMM Installation ......................33 DIMM Removal .........................33 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................34 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................39 2.7 Connectors .........................44 Power Connections ......................44 Headers ..........................46 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................53 How Jumpers Work ......................53 2.9 LED Indicators ........................56 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................59...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4.7 Boot ..........................102 4.8 Save & Exit ........................106 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................108 Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................110 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 ......................... 111 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery D.1 Overview ...........................115 D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................115...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with your shipment are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SCM-LN8F 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 10 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SCM-F Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. X11SCL-LN4F Motherboard Image...
  • Page 12 PCI-E 3.0 x4 or SATA x1 PCI-E 3.0 x4 PCI-E 3.0 x4 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Note: The image above combines X11SCM-LN8F, X11SCM-F, and X11SCL-LN4F. See pages 8-10 for a more accurate representation of each motherboard. Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 13: Quick Reference

    DIMMB1 USB8 DIMMB2 I-SGPIO2 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL JBT1 I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN1 FAN2 I-SATA0 I-SATA0 MAC CODE REV:1.00 FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2 FANA...

  • Page 14: Quick Reference Table

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 ~ JPL8 GLAN Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description M.2 Slot for PCI-E 3.0 x4 or SATA 3.0 x1 M.2-H_2 **X11SCM-LN8F/-F supports both; X11SCL-LN4F supports only PCI-E 3.0 (Supports M-Key 2280 / 22110 and Intel Optane Memory) M.2-P_1 M.2 Slot for PCI-E 3.0 x4 (X11SCM-LN8F/-F Only)

  • Page 16: Motherboard Features

    • One (1) M.2 slot for PCI-Express 3.0 x4 or SATA 3.0 x1 (Supports M-Key 2280 / 22110 and Intel Optane Memory) **M.2-H_2: X11SCM-LN8F/-F supports both; X11SCL-LN4F supports only PCI-E 3.0 x4 • One (1) M.2 slot for PCI-Express 3.0 x4 (Supports M-Key 2280 / 22110 and Intel Optane Memory) **M.2-P_1: X11SCM-LN8F/-F only...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the back I/O panel (USB0/1) • Two (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back I/O panel (USB4/5) • One (1) front accessible USB 2.0 header with two (2) USB connections (USB2/3) •...
  • Page 18 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: Starting in 2020, Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password that can be found on a label on the motherboard. For products shipped before 2020, the manufacturer default username is ADMIN and the password is ADMIN.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-5. C242 / C246 System Block Diagram SVID IMVP8 VR DIMMA1 DDR4 (CHA) INTEL LGA1151 CPU_PE3 PCIe x16 SLOT DIMMA2 (Blue) (65W / 71W / 80W / 95W) DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 DIMMB2 (Blue) x4 DMI3 8GT/s PCHPE3 M.2 M-KEY #1 RMII/NCSI...

  • Page 20: Processor And Chipset Overview

    The X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F offer maximum I/O flexibility and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture and is ideal for networking appliance, web-hosting, and server platforms.

  • Page 21: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F motherboards accommodate a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 23: 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 system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Installation

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 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 26: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket and none of the socket pins are bent. If they are, contact your retailer. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA 1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever down to release the load plate from its locking position.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1. Holding the CPU by the edges with your thumb and index finger, align the triangle on the CPU with the triangle on the socket.

  • Page 28: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 & #2 and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90° clockwise.

  • Page 30: Removing The Heatsink

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 31: Memory Support And Installation

    DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F supports up to 128GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory (2-DIMM per channel) with speeds of up to 2666MHz in four memory slots.

  • Page 32: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first. • Always use DDR4 memory of the same type, size, and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 33: Dimm Installation

    USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F 4. Align the notches on both ends of the FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 REV:1.00 MAC CODE FANA...

  • Page 34: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 for the locations and Figure 2-2 for the descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations JUIDB1 BMC_HB_LED LED4...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-2. I/O Port Locations and Definitions X11SCM-LN8F X11SCM-F X11SCL-LN4F Description Description Description VGA Port USB4 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) LAN5 Dedicated IPMI LAN LAN1 LAN6 USB1 LAN2 LAN7 USB0 LAN3 LAN8 USB5 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
  • Page 36 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to the IPMI LAN port and USB0/1 ports on the back I/O panel. Use this connection for VGA display. Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at UID-SW, which is next to the LAN port on the back panel.
  • Page 37 BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 4. USB6/7 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 5. USB8 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 MAC CODE REV:1.00 FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...
  • Page 38 Four Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1 ~ LAN4) are located on the back I/O panel of X11SCL-LN4F, while X11SCM-LN8F has eight ports (LAN1 ~ LAN8) and X11SCM-F has two ports (LAN 1 ~ LAN 2). In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above USB0/1. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables.

  • Page 39: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 40 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4).
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail Ovearheat/Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 42 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) 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 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The primary 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. An 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector must also be connected to your power supply.
  • Page 45 M.2-P_1 M.2-H_2 USB2/3 Intel BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 REV:1.00 MAC CODE FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...

  • Page 46: Headers

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 ~ FAN4, FANA, FANB) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 47 M.2-P_1 M.2-H_2 Intel USB2/3 BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 MAC CODE REV:1.00 FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...
  • Page 48 SPI_IRQ# M.2 Slot The X11SCM-LN8F/-F motherboard has two M.2 slots, while X11SCL-LN4F has one. M.2 was formerly known as 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 efficiency.
  • Page 49 M.2-P_1 M.2-H_2 Intel USB2/3 BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 MAC CODE REV:1.00 FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...
  • Page 50 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 51 M.2-P_1 M.2-H_2 Intel USB2/3 BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 MAC CODE REV:1.00 FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...
  • Page 52 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SCM-LN8F/-F (C246 chipset) and X11SCL-LN4F (C242 chipset) has six SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~I-SATA5). These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 54 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual ME Manufacturing Mode Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.
  • Page 55 M.2-P_1 M.2-H_2 Intel USB2/3 BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 REV:1.00 MAC CODE FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...

  • Page 56: Led Indicators

    Four LAN ports (LAN1 ~ LAN4) are located on the back I/O panel of X11SCL-LN4F, eight LAN ports (LAN1 ~ LAN8) are on the X11SCM-LN8F, and two LAN ports (LAN1 ~ LAN2) are on the X11SCM-F. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, orange, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 57 M.2-P_1 M.2-H_2 USB2/3 Intel BIOS LICENSE C246 / C242 USB8 JBT1 (3.0) FAIL I-SGPIO2 JLED1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 PWR_LED LED_PWR_SB I-SATA2 X11SCM-LN8F/-F FAN3 I-SATA1 BAR CODE X11SCL-LN4F FAN2 FAN1 I-SATA0 REV:1.00 MAC CODE FANA DESIGNED IN USA FANB JSD1 JSD2...
  • Page 58 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at PWR_LED on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system before removing or installing components.

  • Page 59: 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 60: No Video

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but there is no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are detected. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 61: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.
  • Page 62 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 63: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please follow the steps below. Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro sells motherboards through various channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 Recov- ery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions at http://www.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Bios

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

  • Page 68: Main Setup

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS CPLD Version This item displays the Complex Programmable Logic Device version. Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 70: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu and press <Enter> to access the submenu features: Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current. Wait For "F1"...
  • Page 72 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Type • CPU Signature • Microcode Revision • CPU Speed • L1 Data Cache • L1 Instruction Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Use this feature to enable the Vanderpool Technology. This technology allows the system to run several operating systems simultaneously. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When All is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated.
  • Page 74 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Turbo Mode This feature will enable dynamic control of the processor, allowing it to run above stock fre- quency. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Monitor/Mwait Select Enabled to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor instructions monitor a region of memory for writes, while MWait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the moni- tored region begins to write.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion. System Agent (SA) Configuration The following information is displayed: • SA PCIe Code Version • VT-d  Memory Configuration • Memory RC Version •...
  • Page 76 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code (MRC). The options are Disabled and Enabled. REFRESH_2X_MODE Use this feature to select the memory controller 2x refresh rate mode. The options are Disabled, 1- Enabled for WARM or HOT, and 2- Enabled HOT only.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Power Limit Scale Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value. The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x. Physical Slot Number Use this feature to set the physical slot number attached to this port. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the setting to a value between 0-8191.
  • Page 78 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Peer Memory Write Enable Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write. The options are Disabled or Enabled.  M.2-P_1 / M.2-H_2 (**Not available on X11SCL-LN4F) M.2-P_1 / M.2-H_2** ASPM Support This feature controls the Active State Power Management (ASPM) setting. The op- tions are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h;...
  • Page 80 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual COM1 Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. COM1 Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 82 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual SOL Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. SOL Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL Redirection After POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to BootLoader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.
  • Page 84 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual EMS Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Aggressive LPM Support When Aggresive Link Power Management (LPM) support is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
  • Page 86 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual PCH-FW Configuration  The following firmware information will display: • Operational Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Features • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Configuration  The following USB items will be displayed: • USB Module Version • USB Controllers • USB Devices Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions are not Disabled) Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present.
  • Page 88 Onboard LAN1 ~ LAN2 (X11SCM-F) / Onboard LAN1 ~ LAN4 (X11SCL-LN4F) / Onboard LAN1 ~ LAN8 (X11SCM-LN8F) Option ROM Type Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for the specified onboard LAN port at system boot. The options are Disabled, PXE, and iSCSI*.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS Network Stack Select Enabled to enable Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) or Unified Extensible Firm- ware Interface (UEFI) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following settings will become available for configuration: Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
  • Page 90 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Trusted Computing  The X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected: • Firmware Version • Vendor Name...
  • Page 91 TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both versions. The options are TPM 1.2, TPM 2.0, and Auto. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality, and integrity of data stored or created on the system.
  • Page 92 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual iSCSI Configuration  This submenu is available for configuration when "Network Stack" is enabled under the sub- menu, "PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration". iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.

  • Page 93: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased.
  • Page 94 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This feature toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 95: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 96 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 98: Security

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.  Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. ...
  • Page 100 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual  Key Exchange Keys Update Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signature This feature uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded) c.

  • Page 102: Boot

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot settings. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to indicate the length of time (the number of seconds) for the BIOS to wait before rebooting the system when the setup activation key is pressed. Enter the value of 65535 (0xFFFF) for the BIOS to wait indefinitely.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #5 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Option #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Option #9 • Dual Boot Option #10 • Dual Boot Option #11 • Dual Boot Option #12 •...
  • Page 104 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Path for Boot Option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi. Boot Option File Path Use this feature to specify the file path for the new boot option.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS  UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. • Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities  This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. •...

  • Page 106: Save & Exit

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below: Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Save &...

  • Page 108: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 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 109 When the 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 AOM-SPI80-V). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 110: Appendix B Software Installation

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

  • Page 111: Superdoctor ® 5

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

  • Page 112: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 113 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 114 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com. 2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file [BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS...
  • Page 117 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 118 Super X11SCM-LN8F/-F and X11SCL-LN4F User's Manual 7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions.
  • Page 119 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 in Step 2. 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.

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