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  • Page 1 X11SPH-NCTPF X11SPH-NCTF USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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 P0-LGA 3647) processor with up to 28 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 205W. With the Intel PCH C622 chipset, the X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF supports 6-channel, 8-DIMM DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz, and includes PCI-Express 3.0 slots, SATA 3.0 ports, and dual 10G BASE-T / 10G SFP+ ports.
  • Page 4 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF 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

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................12 Quick Reference Table ......................13 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................19 1.3 Special Features ........................19 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................20 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................20 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............20 Environmental Temperature Control .................20...
  • Page 6 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Tools Needed ........................31 Location of Mounting Holes ....................31 Installing the Motherboard....................32 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................33 Memory Support ........................33 DIMM Module Population Sequence ................34 DIMM Installation ......................35 DIMM Removal .........................35 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................36 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................41...
  • Page 7 Preface Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................72 4.2 Main Setup .........................73 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................75 4.4 Event Logs ........................103 4.5 IPMI ..........................105 4.6 Security ..........................108 4.7 Boot ..........................112 4.8 Save & Exit ........................115 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................119 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................120...

  • Page 8: 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 additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11SPH-NCTPF 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 X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11SPH-NCTF Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 FAN2 CPU FAN1 JNVME2 Notes: • The image above combines both X11SPH-NCTPF and X11SPH-NCTF models. See pages 9-10 for a more accurate representation of each motherboard. • X11SPH-NCTPF Only: Inphi CS4227 for Dual 10G SFP+ Ports • X11SPH-NCTF Only: Intel X557-AT2 for Dual 10G BASE-T Ports •...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Quick Reference JLAN1: USB9/10 (3.0) LAN3/4 (-NCTF) SFP1: UID-SW SLOT3 UID-LED LAN1/2 SLOT5 IPMI_LAN SLOT2 (-NCTPF) JRK1 USB0/1 SLOT6 JBT1 LEDBMC COM1 UID-LED UID-SW COM1 FAN5 USB9/10(3.0) Aspeed AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN X557 USB0/1 JOH1 (-NCTF) LEDBMC...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    Standby Power Header JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector JVRM1 VRM SMBus Header (for programming use) LAN1, LAN2 Dual 10G SFP+ Ports (for X11SPH-NCTPF) LAN3, LAN4 Dual 10G BASE-T Ports (for X11SPH-NCTF) Note: Table is continued on the next page.
  • Page 14 Front Accessible USB 3.0 Header VGA Port Note: The X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF auto configures SLOT5 and SLOT6. If the user populates SLOT5 and SLOT6, both slots will be configured as PCI-E 3.0 x8. If SLOT6 is populated with a PCI-E 3.0 x16 card with no population on SLOT5, SLOT6 will be configured as PCI-E 3.0 x16.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    • Supports an Intel® Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series (Socket P0-LGA 3647) processor with up to 28 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 205W Note: The X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF motherboard does not support FPGA or Fabric processors. Memory • Up to 256GB of RDIMM, 512GB of LRDIMM, and 1TB of 3DS LRDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight memory slots Note: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system.
  • Page 16 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Motherboard Features I/O Devices • One (1) serial port on the rear I/O panel (COM1) • Serial (COM) Port • One (1) front accessible serial port header (COM2) • Eight (8) SATA 3.0 ports at 6 Gb/s (I-SATA0-7 with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) •...
  • Page 17 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 log-in information upon ini- tial system power-on.
  • Page 18 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram VCCP0 12v VR13 #F-1 5+1 PHASE #C-1 #E-1 205W #B-1 #D-2 #A-2 #D-1 VCCP0 #A-1 #A-1 SNB CORE DDR-IV PECI:30 SOCKET ID:0 #1B #2A DMI3 #3A #3C SLOT 5 #2C #1C...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel® Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series (Socket P0-LGA 3647) processor and the Intel PCH C622 chipset, the X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 20: System Health Monitoring

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously. 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 21: Power Supply

    As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 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 23: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains the Intel Xeon Non-Fabric (Non-F) processor and a processor carrier. 1. Non-F Processor 2. Processor Carrier Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the Intel Xeon Non-Fabric (Non-F) processor. 1. Heatsink with Thermal Grease 2. Processor Carrier 3. Non-F Processor Processor Heatsink Module Bottom View...

  • Page 26: Creating The Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Creating the Non-F Model Processor Carrier Assembly To install a Non-F model processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing up. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier.

  • Page 27: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After creating the processor carrier assembly for the Non-F model processor, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the heatsink mounting holes as 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.

  • Page 29: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), install the PHM onto the CPU socket: 1. Align hole 1 of the heatsink with the printed triangle on the CPU socket. See the left image below.

  • Page 30: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies after shutting down the system. Then follow the steps below: 1. Use a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver to loosen the four screws in a backwards sequence of #4, #3, #2, and #1.

  • Page 31: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.3 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 32: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 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 33: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF supports up to 256GB of RDIMM, 512GB of LRDIMM, and 1TB of 3DS LRDMIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of up to 2666MHz in eight memory slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

  • Page 34: Dimm Module Population Sequence

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMD1, DIMMB1, DIMME1, DIMMC1, DIMMF1, DIMMA2, DIMMD2. • The blue slots must be populated first. • Only populate DIMMA2 and DIMMD2 if the extra memory support is needed.

  • Page 35: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation UID-LED UID-SW COM1 USB9/10(3.0) Aspeed 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN X557 USB0/1 (-NCTF) LEDBMC JOH1 JLAN1: LAN3/4 the memory slots in the following order: (-NCTF) SAS CODE JVRM1 USB8(3.0) Inphi JSTBY1 CS4227...

  • Page 36: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. UID-LED UID-SW COM1 USB9/10(3.0) Aspeed AST2500 Intel IPMI_LAN X557 USB0/1 (-NCTF) LEDBMC...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located next to JLAN1 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout below for the location. COM Ports Two COM connections (COM1 and COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 38 Two Gigabit Ethernet (LAN3/4) ports (X11SPH-NCTF only) and two SFP+ ports (LAN1/2) (X11SPH-NCTPF only) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB0/1 ports on the back panel. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB9/10) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has three front accessible USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3, USB4/5, and USB6/7) and one front accessible USB 3.0 header (USB11/12). The USB8 header is USB 3.0 Type-A.
  • Page 40 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/Rear LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch (UID-SW) and a rear LED Indicator (UID-LED) are located on the I/O back panel. When the user presses the UID switch, the UID LED indicator will be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the UID LED.

  • 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 specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 42 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.
  • Page 44 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. HDD LED...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation 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. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition Control Ground Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPWR2) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR1) processor power connector to the power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation 8-Pin Power Connector JPWR1 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power supply. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.. 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 P12V (12V Power)

  • Page 48: Headers

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are eight 4-pin fan headers (FAN1~FAN5, FANA~FANC) 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 49 Chapter 2: Installation SGPIO Header There is one Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (S-SGPIO1) header located on the motherboard. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground Data Load Ground Clock NC = No Connection Disk-On-Module Power Connector Two power connectors for SATA DOM (Disk-On-Module) devices are located at JSD1/JSD2.
  • Page 50 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
  • 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 definitions. Standby Power Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 52 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Header The Power System Management Bus (I C) connector (JPI C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 53 Ground NVMe I C Header Connector JNVI C1 is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PCI-E peripheral card. Please connect the I C cable to this header. . VRM SMBus Header JVRM1 is a voltage regulator module (VRM) SMBus header. Use this header to program the CPU and memory VRM controllers.
  • Page 54 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Power LED/Speaker Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. Please note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a cap.
  • Page 55 S-SATA ports (S-SATA0, S-SATA1) that include SATA DOM power. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. In addition, the X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF has eight SAS 3.0 ports (L-SAS0~7) that are supported by the LSI 3008 controller. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 56 Use these slots to attach high-speed PCI-E storage devices. M.2 Slot The X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF motherboard has one 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 efficiency.

  • Page 57: 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 58 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Watchdog Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation 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. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal.

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Four LAN ports (LAN 1 ~ LAN 4) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation IPMI LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 ~ LAN4, an IPMI LAN is also located on the I/O back panel. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 62 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual M.2 LED An M.2 LED is located at DLE1 on the motherboard. When DLE1 is blinking, M.2 functions normally. Refer to the table below for more information. M.2 LED State LED Color Definition Green: Blinking Device Working Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the motherboard.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Installation Unit ID LED A rear UID LED indicator (UID-LED) is located near the UID switch on the I/O back panel. This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may need service. UID LED LED Indicator LED Color Definition Blue: On...

  • Page 64: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF 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.

  • Page 65: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. 3.

  • Page 66: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 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.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the 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 68: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its 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 69: 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 Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.

  • Page 70: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF 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. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 71: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 72: Chapter 4 Bios

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 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 73: 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 the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SPH-NCTF BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 74 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 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 75: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. 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 76 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the "F1" key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
  • Page 78 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Advanced Power Management Configuration   CPU P State Control This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings: Speedstep (Pstates) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 80 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual  CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State Enabling this setting allows the hardware to autonomously choose to enter a C-state based on power consumption and clock speed. The options are Disable and Enable. CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS  UPI Configuration The following UPI information will display: • Number of CPU • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base / Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base / Limit •...
  • Page 82 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual  Memory Configuration Enforce POR Select POR (Plan of Record) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt- age programming. The options are POR and Disable. Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Mirror Mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy. The options are Disable, Mirror Mode 1LM, and Mirror Mode 2LM. UEFI ARM Mirror Select Enable to support the UEFI-based address range mirroring with setup option. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 84 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual IIO Configuration EV DFX Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a proces- sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS  IOAT Configuration Disable TPH Transparent Huge Pages (TPH) is a Linux memory management system that enables communication in larger blocks (pages). Enabling this feature will increase perfor- mance. The options are No and Yes. Prioritize TPH Use this feature to enable Prioritize TPH support.
  • Page 86 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Posted Interrupt Use this feature to enable VT_D Posted Interrupt. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Use this feature to maintain setting coherency between processors or other devices. Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA to enhance system performance.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 VMD (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe- cific root port. The options are Disable and Enable. Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D.
  • Page 88 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual XHCI Hand-off When this item is disabled, the motherboard will not support USB 3.0. Options are En- abled and Disabled. Port 60/64 Emulation This feature allows legacy I/O support for USB devices like mice and keyboards. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA HDD Unlock This feature allows the user to remove any password-protected SATA disk drives. The options are Enable and Disable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
  • Page 90 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual PCH sSATA 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: sSATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 2 Hot Plug Set this item to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable. Port 0 ~ Port 2 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device.
  • Page 92 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual MMCFG Base Use this item to select the low base address for PCIE adapters to increase base memory. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G. and 3G. NVMe Firmware Source Use this item to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port1 used for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN Port2 used for system boot.
  • Page 94 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Media Detect Count Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 1. Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: •...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port 2 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 2 are Auto, (IO=2F8h;...
  • Page 96 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual COM1 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. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Redirection After BIOS 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 98 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual COM2 Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the...
  • Page 100 The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Trusted Computing  The X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected: • Vendor Name •...
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS SHA256 PCR Bank Use this item to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity.
  • Page 102 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU  Intel(R) VROC with VMD Technology 5.1.0.1007 RAID volumes and Intel VMD Controllers information will be displayed if they are detected by the system.

  • Page 103: 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 item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 104 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 105: 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 106 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF 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 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Adress This item 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 108: Security

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. User Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, User password.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this item to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot.
  • Page 110 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual  Key Exchange Key Set New 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 111 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signature This item 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 112: Boot

    Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: BIOS • 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 • Dual Boot Option #13 • Dual Boot Option #14 •...
  • Page 114 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual *If any storage media is detected, the following items will become available for configuration:  Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your system.

  • Page 115: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Use this feature to save, discard, and reset setting changes. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save &...
  • Page 116 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized 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 117: 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 118 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 119: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro. com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 120: Superdoctor ® 5

    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, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 121: 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 122 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF 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 123: Product Disposal

    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 124: 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 125 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 126 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF User's Manual 3. After locating the new 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 127 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash 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 128 Super X11SPH-NCTPF/-NCTF 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 flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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