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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X13SCD-F USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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 95 W in an LGA1700 socket. The motherboard supports PCIe 4.0/5.0 slots, SAS ports, and M.2 NVMe. Built with the Intel C266 chipset, the X13SCD-F supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory in four slots. The X13SCD-F is optimized for high-performance, high-end computing platforms that address the needs of high-end computing platforms that address the needs of next generation applications.
  • Page 4 Super X13SCD-F 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) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) Support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17...
  • Page 6 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........29 DIMM Installation ......................30 DIMM Removal .........................30 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................31 2.6 Connectors .........................35 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................38 How Jumpers Work ......................38 2.8 LED Indicators ........................44 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................45...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.8 Save & Exit ........................104 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................106 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................107 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................108 B.2 Driver Installation ......................110 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 ......................... 111 ®...

  • 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 addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X13SCD-F 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 X13SCD-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X13SCD-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW3 SRW1 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    SRW2 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 JPT1 JBT1 SRW5 SRW5 JCPLD1 S-SGPIO1 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 SAS1 SAS2 JPWR1 PRESS FIT Notes: • Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connec- tions.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting Pins 1-2 (Onboard SATA) SATA/SAS Select Pins 2-3 (AOC SAS) JBM1 Disable IPMI Share LAN Pins 1-1 (Enabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 4400 MT/s in four memory slots DIMM Size • 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel C266 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Motherboard Features Power Management • ACPI power management • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Power supply monitoring System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, +5 V stdby, +3.3 V stdby, Vcore, CPU temperature, PCH temperature, system temperature, and memory temperature •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Up to 128 GB ECC UDIMM SVID DDR5 (CHA) DIMMA1 IMVP9.1 DIMMA2 INTEL LGA1700 PCIe 5.0_x8 Lane Reversal 0–7 DDR5 (CHB) PCIe x8 SLOT(open end) DIMMB1 32.0GT/s DIMMB2 PCIe 4.0_x8 (Socket-V) PCIe 4.0_x4_16GT/s Lane Reversal 8–15 BPN PCIe[4–7]...

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    X13SCD-F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 14 nm Process Technology, the X13SCD-F dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of applications.

  • Page 17: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports system health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously.

  • Page 18: Acpi Features

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 1.5 ACPI Features The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently push down the load lever to release and lift it, then lift the load plate to open it completely. Lever lock 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU. Align the small triangle maker and notches on the CPU to the corresponding triangle maker and notches on the CPU load bracket.
  • Page 22 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 6. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Gently push the load lever down to the lever locks. Lever lock Important: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    The order of the screws is shown below. To avoid damaging the processor or socket, do not use a force greater than 12 lbf-in when tightening the screw. 4. Examine all corners to ensure the heatsink is firmly attached to the motherboard. Screw#4 Recommended Supermicro heatsink: Screw#2 SNK-P1041V...

  • Page 24: Removing The Heatsink

    Super X13SCD-F 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 25: Motherboard Installation

    SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT Location of Mounting Holes Note 1: Do not use a force greater than 8 in-lbf (0.904 N-m) on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. Exceeding this force may over-torque the screw, causing damage to the motherboard and screw.

  • Page 26: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard and the mounting tray. Refer to the previous page for the mounting holes. 2. Install the standoffs on the mounting tray. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the tray.

  • Page 27: Installing The Motherboard Into The Chassis

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard into the Chassis 1. When the motherboard is securely installed on the mounting tray, push the tray into the chassis. 2. Once the mounting tray is pushed in the chassis, the connectors on the motherboard's edge will make contact with the chassis' backplane, which provides the connections to the chassis power, network and other I/O devices.

  • Page 28: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X13SCD-F supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 4400 MT/s in four memory slots. Refer to the table below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 29: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    The motherboard will support odd-numbered amount of modules. However, to achieve the best memory performance, a balanced memory population is recommended. PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW1 SRW3 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 PRESS FIT...

  • Page 30: Dimm Installation

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual DIMM Installation PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following JMD2 JMD1 order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2 and then JPCIE1 DIMMA1, DIMMB1. JPME2 SRW3 SRW1 JWD1 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

  • Page 31: Rear I/O Ports

    JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW1 SRW3 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Definitions Rear I/O Ports Description Description KVM Connector USB Type-C Power Switch UID Switch...
  • Page 32 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual KVM Connector The JKVM1 connector is an acronym for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse. The connector supports a set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse to control multiple computers. It also provides VGA and COM connections. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There is one USB 3.2 Type C port (USB2).
  • Page 33 Button In Blue: On Unit Identified Ground Ground Ground PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 1. UID Switch JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 2. UID LED JPME2 SRW3 SRW1 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT...
  • Page 34 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Power Button Press the button at SW1 to power on the motherboard. This button can also power off the motherboard instantly or in four seconds. The settings for this button can be configured with the Power Button Function feature in the BIOS.

  • Page 35: Connectors

    +3.3 V SPI_CS# RESET# SPI_MISO SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI +3.3 V Stby SPI_IRQ# 1. TPM Header PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW3 SRW1 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT...
  • Page 36 Clock NC = No Connection SAS Ports The X13SCD-F has two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) ports. Set J1 to pins 1–2 to use these ports as onboard SATA or pins 2–3 as AOC SAS. 1. Serial Link General Purpose Header...
  • Page 37 Power Connector JPWR1 is the power connector. 1. JMD1 PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 2. JMD2 JMD2 JMD1 3. Power Connector JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW1 SRW3 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT...

  • Page 38: Jumper Settings

    Super X13SCD-F 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 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 39 Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS. 1. CMOS Clear PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW3 SRW1 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 JBT1 contact pads BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT...
  • Page 40 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Watchdog Timer 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 41 Pins 1-2 (Open) Enabled (Default) Pins 1-2 (Short) Disabled 1. SATA/SAS Select PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 2. IPMI Share Enable/Disable JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW3 SRW1 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT...
  • Page 42 Super X13SCD-F 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 allows you to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.
  • Page 43 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled 1. CPU Throttle PCB EDGE JKVM1 USB2 JMD2 JMD1 JPCIE1 JPME2 SRW1 SRW3 JWD1 SRW4 SRW2 JBT1 SRW5 BIOS LICENSE JSMB1 JFPWR X13SCD-F REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRESS FIT...

  • Page 44: Led Indicators

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators OH/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED LED2 is the Overheat, Power Fail, and Fan Fail LED. See the table below for the LED status. OH/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED LED Color Definition Blinking Red Power Fail or Fan Fail...

  • Page 45: 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 46: No Video

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 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.

  • Page 47: 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 48 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 3. Use 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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. 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 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X13SCD-F 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 53: Uefi Bios

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Chapter 4 UEFI 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 54: Main Setup

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 56: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, revert the setting to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. 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 58 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for you to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as you presses the power button.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch If this feature is set to Disabled, the CPU will prefetch cache lines for 64 bytes. If set to Enabled, the CPU will prefetch cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 60 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Select Enabled to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Machine Check Use this feature to enable or disable Machine Check. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS HwP Autonomous Epp Grouping Use this feature to enable or disable Hardware-Controlled Performance States (HwP) Autonomous Energy Performance Preference (EPP) Grouping. When this feature is set to enabled, the same value will be requested for all cores with the same EPP. When this feature is set to disabled, requests will not necessarily be the same value for all cores with the same EPP.
  • Page 62 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Power Limit 2 Power Use this feature to configure Package Power Limit 2 in milliwatts or milli-percents. For example, to set Power Limit 2 Power to 12%, enter 12000. The BIOS will round to the nearest 1/8 W or 1/8%. Enter 0 for no custom override. This setting will act as the new Power Limit 2 Power value for the Package running average power limit (RAPL) algorithm.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Power Limit 4 Override Use this feature to enable or disable Platform Power Limit 4 (PsysPL4) override When this feature is set to Enabled, Power Limit 4 and Power Limit 4 Lock can be configured. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 64 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual IO MWait Redirection Use this feature to redirect IO_read instructions sent to IO register PMG_IO_BASE_ ADDRBASE+offset to MWAIT(offset). The options are Disabled and Enabled. Package C-State Limit Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C7S, C8, C9, C10, Cpu Default, and Auto.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Test on Warm Boot Use this feature to enable or disable memory test on a warm boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Maximum Memory Frequency This feature selects the speed of the memory installed. The default setting is Auto. All values are in MT/s.
  • Page 66 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual RH LFSR1 Mask (Available when Row Hammer Mode is set to RFM or pTRR) Use this feature to set the Row Hammer linear feedback shift register (LFSR) mask for the Row Hammer pTRR feature. The options are a number ranging from 1/2^1 to 1/2^15.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PEG Port Configuration CPU NVMe on BPN PCIe 4.0 x4 This feature indicates if M.2-C is present. PCI Express Root Port 1 Use this feature to disable or enable the PCIe root port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 68 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5. Stop Grant Configuration Use this feature to configure the stop grant configuration. The options are Auto and Manual.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Root Port 1 – 24 ASPM 0 – 23 Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for the PCIe device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration.
  • Page 70 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Device Settings - IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings This feature configures the IRQ setting for the serial port. The options are Auto, IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12;, IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12;, and IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12;. Serial Port 2 Configuration...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8. 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 72 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Console Redirection Use this feature to enable the console redirection support for a serial port specified by you. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Use this feature to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Recorder Mode Use this feature to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 74 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port This feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA Mode Selection Use this feature select the SATA mode. Select AHCI to configure an sSATA drive specified as an AHCI drive. The options are AHCI and Intel RSTe Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. SATA Interrupt Selection (Available when SATA Mode Selection is set to Intel RSTe Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration) Use this feature to select the interrupt that will be available to the operating system.
  • Page 76 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual ACPI Settings  High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET). The HPET 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.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Devices Common Settings: SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BME DMA Mitigation Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard Video Option ROM Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type.
  • Page 78 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual CPU SLOT1 PCIe 5.0 x8 OPROM Select EFI to boot the computer with the EFI device installed on the specified PCIe slot. The options are Disabled and EFI. JMD1:M.2-H OPROM Select EFI to boot the computer with the EFI device installed on the specified M.2 slot. The options are Disabled and EFI.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Media detect count (Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled) Enter a value for the number of times the presence of media will be checked. The default is 1. MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Configuration MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured This feature indicates whether a network address configured successfully or not.
  • Page 80 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual • DNS addresses Interface ID Enter an ID for the device. DAD Transmit Count Enter a value for Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) Transmit Count. A value of zero indicates the DAD is not performed. The default is 1.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Security Device Support Select Enable to enable BIOS support for onboard security devices, which are not displayed in the OS. If this feature is set to Enable, TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 82 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Endorsement Hierarchy (Available when Security Device Support is set to Enabled) Select Enabled for Endorsement Hierarchy support, which contains separate controls to address privacy concerns because the primary keys in the hierarchy are certified by the TPM key or by a manufacturer with restrictions on how an authentic TPM device that is attached to an authentic platform can be accessed and used.
  • Page 83 The options are Enabled and Disabled (WARNING: Security Risk!!). Warning: Disabling this option is a violation of RFC 6125 and may expose you to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks. Supermicro is not responsible for any and all security risks incurred by you disabling this option. Priority of HTTP Boot Instance of Priority 1 Use this feature to rank the targeted port.
  • Page 84 Use this feature to enter the second Supermicro KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation. Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to enter the Supermicro KMS TCP port number. The valid range is 100 – 9999. The default setting is 5696. KMS Time Out Use this feature to enter the KMS server connecting time-out (in seconds).
  • Page 85 Super-Guardians Configuration  Super Guardians is a unified security solution to facilitate KMS, TPM, or USB-based authentication controls for Supermicro X13 motherboards. Use this submenu to configure the authentication policy, method, and KMS server settings. Super-Guardians Protection Policy Use this feature to enable the Super-Guardians Protection Policy. The options are Storage, System, and "System and Storage."...
  • Page 86 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual TPM Security Policy Use this feature to enable or disable the TPM Security Policy. When this feature has not previously been set to Enabled, the options are Disabled and Enabled. Changes take effect after you save settings and reboot the system.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authenticate Configuration This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration Enroll Cert Enroll Certification Using File Use this feature to enroll certification from a file. Certification GUID Use this feature to input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID). Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.
  • Page 88 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings. Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NVMe Opal Disks Manager NVMe Opal Disks Manager Physical Disks: INTEL SSDPEL1K375GA-PHKM92000048375A PSID Revert to Factory Default Use this feature to revert the disk to factory default settings. This will erase all data from the disk. Enter PSID Enter a 32 character value.
  • Page 90 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Blink LEDs (range 0-15 seconds) Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. Highlight this feature and enter a number of seconds in the range of 0 to 15 to set the amount of seconds to blink the LED.

  • Page 91: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI 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.
  • Page 92 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Log System Boot Event This option 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 occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 93: Bmc

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 BMC Use this feature to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 94 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual When SEL is Full (Available when SEL Components is set to Enabled) This feature allows you 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 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station IP Address This feature displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Subnet Mask This feature displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
  • Page 96 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following feature will become available for configuration: Configuration Address Source This feature allows you to select the source of the IP address 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 field.

  • Page 97: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password This feature indicates if an administrator password has been set. Press <Enter> to create a new or change an existing administrator password. The length of the password can be between three to 20 characters long.
  • Page 98 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Lockdown Mode Use this feature to disable or enable Lockdown Mode. Lockdown Mode prevents existing data or keys stored in the system from being altered or changed to preserve system integrity and security. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features: • System Mode • Secure Boot Secure Boot Select Enabled to configure Secure Boot settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
  • Page 100 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Restore Factory Keys Select Yes to restore manufacturer default keys used to ensure system security. The options are Yes and No. Selecting Yes will reset the system to Deployed mode. Reset To Setup Mode (Available when any secure keys have been installed) This feature resets the system to the Setup Mode.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Forbidden Signatures (dbx) Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signa- tures for the system. These values also indicate sizes, key numbers, and key sources of the forbidden signatures.

  • Page 102: Boot

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to set the number of seconds to wait for the BIOS Setup activation key. The default value is 1. Set this value to 65535 (0xFFFF) to wait indefinitely.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Add New Boot Option (Available when any storage device is detected by the BIOS) Use this feature to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot. Add boot option Use this feature to specify the name for the new boot option. Path for boot option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi.

  • Page 104: Save & Exit

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this feature to save the configurations or leave the BIOS Setup utility. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to leave the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load the optimized defaults. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to save as the user defaults. This enables you to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

  • Page 106: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the Power-On Self-Test (POST) 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 107: Additional Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide"). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 108: Appendix B Software

    1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That can be a USB flash or media drive. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities," select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 109 Appendix B: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on the “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure B-2.

  • Page 110: Driver Installation

    Super X13SCD-FUser's Manual B.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wdl/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.

  • Page 111: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • 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 X13SCD-F 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 Bios Block With A Usb Device

    Super X13SCD-F User's Manual D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows you to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash or media drive can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.
  • Page 117 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery Note 2: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the "Super.ROM" bi- nary image file you download is the same version or a close version meant for your motherboard. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB port and reset the system until the following screen appears: 3.
  • Page 118 Super X13SCD-F User's Manual 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below: Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it has completed.
  • Page 119 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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