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  • Page 1 X13SCW-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 Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X13SCW-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X13SCW-F motherboard supports an Intel Xeon E-2400 or 12th Generation ®...
  • Page 4 Super X13SCW-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

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 .........................51 How Jumpers Work ......................51 2.9 LED Indicators ........................54 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................57 Before Power On ......................57...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • 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. X13SCW-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 X13SCW-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X13SCW-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) UID-SW JUIDB1 UID-LED COM1 COM2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN JPFR2 SRW7 22110 SRW5 22110 JBT1 SRW6 2280 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JBT1:CMOS CLEAR JSXB1B SRW4 SRW4 2280 JNVME1 JTPM1 C266 JNVME1 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE USB9/10 (3.2) X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME JSXB1C M.2-P DIMMA1 DIMMA2 IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE DIMMB1 BAR CODE M.2-C DIMMB2 I-SATA0–I-SATA7...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector JPW2 8-pin Power Connector JSEN1 Inlet Sensor Header JSXB1A, JSXB1B, JSXB1C Supermicro Proprietary WIO_L (Left) Add-On Card Slots JSXB2 Supermicro Proprietary WIO_R (Right) Add-On Card Slot JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Header JUIDB1 Unit Identifier (UID) Switch...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description M.2 Slot for PCH PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2-P (Supports M-Key 2280/22110 FF) SRW4–SRW7 M.2 Mounting Holes USB0/1 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports USB2/3, USB4/5 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers USB6/7 Back Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 Ports USB8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 Type-A Header USB9/10...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Note: This motherboard supports 4400 MT/s with the one or two DIMM(s) per channel population configuration. DIMM Size • 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB at 1.1 V Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Chipset • Intel C266 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two USB 2.0 ports on the back I/O panel (USB0/1) • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 ports on the back I/O panel (USB6/7) • Two front accessible USB 2.0 headers with two USB connections each (USB2/3, USB4/5) •...
  • Page 16 Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration 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 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram IMVP 9.1 95 W 6 PHASE for Vcore 1 PHASE for VCCIN AUX PCIe Gen5 x16 SXB1 PCIe 5.0 x16 #0–15 LGA1700 PEG60 DMI4 #0–3 DMI4 x8 M.2-C SSD PCIe Gen4 x4 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2-P SSD #21/22/23/24...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    The X13SCW-F offers maximum I/O flexibility and data reliability in an Intel 7 process technology and is ideal for network appliance, telecommuting, and media-transcoding.

  • Page 19: 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. You can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X13SCW-F motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 22: Motherboard Installation

    Super X13SCW-F 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 23: 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 24: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink only. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrational purposes only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Remove the plastic protective cover from the load plate. Lever lock 2. Gently push down the load lever to release and lift it, then lift the load plate to open it completely. 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 Pin 1 CPU notch...
  • Page 26 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 5. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect all the corners to make sure it is properly installed. Lever lock 6. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Gently push the load lever down until it locks under the Lever Lock latch.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the CPU Heatsink Note 1: The installation described in this section is for reference only. The actual in- stallation steps may vary depending on the CPU heatsink model. Please refer to the heatsink instruction for more details. Note 2: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference only.
  • Page 28 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 3. Attach the backplate into the mounting holes around the CPU socket on the bottom side of the motherboard. Backplate bottom side Motherboard bottom side Mounting hole Motherboard Top side...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Remove the thin layer of protective film from the heatsink. CPU overheating may occur if the protective film is not removed from the heatsink. 5. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 30: Removing The Cpu Heatsink

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Removing the CPU Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, 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 X13SCW-F supports up to 128 GB of ECC UDIMM DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 4400 MT/s in any of the population configurations (one or two DIMM(s) per channel). Refer to the tables below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 32: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first. • It is recommended to use DDR5 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

    SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it. M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C...

  • Page 34: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See the layout below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. UID-SW JUIDB1 UID-LED COM1 COM2 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN JPFR2 SRW7 22110...
  • Page 35 3. VGA Port SRW7 22110 SRW5 22110 JBT1 SRW6 2280 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C FAIL JPW2 FAN5...
  • Page 36 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the back I/O panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above USB0/1. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 37 IPMI_LAN JPFR2 SRW7 22110 SRW5 22110 JBT1 SRW6 2280 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C FAIL JPW2 FAN5...
  • Page 38 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 ports (USB6/7) located on the back I/O panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3, USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.2 Gen 1 x1 header (USB9/10).

  • 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 X13SCW-F 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). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • 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 3.3 V 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 X13SCW-F 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 3.3 V PWR LED 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 X13SCW-F 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 12 V specification. An 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector must also be connected to your power supply.
  • Page 45 IPMI_LAN JPFR2 SRW7 22110 SRW5 22110 JBT1 SRW6 2280 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C FAIL JPW2 FAN5...

  • Page 46: Headers

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Headers 4-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 47 JBT1 SRW6 2280 5. FAN5 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 6. FAN6 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 7. JSEN1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C FAIL JPW2 FAN5...
  • Page 48 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual M.2 Slots The X13SCW-F motherboard has two M.2 slots. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCIe. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. M.2-C supports PCIe 4.0 x4 for the CPU while M.2-P supports PCIe 4.0 x4 for the PCH.
  • Page 49 Definition Clock Data PMBUS_Alert +3.3 V SlimSAS Connector The X13SCW-F has eight SATA 3.0 ports via one SlimSAS connector (I-SATA0–I-SATA7) supported by the Intel C266 chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. UID-SW JUIDB1 UID-LED COM1 COM2 1.
  • Page 50 Super X13SCW-F 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. Go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumpers JPL1 for LAN1 and JPL2 for LAN2 to enable or disable the LAN ports. The default setting is Enabled. LAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1–2 Enabled Pins 2–3...
  • Page 53 IPMI_LAN JPFR2 SRW7 22110 SRW5 22110 JBT1 SRW6 2280 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 BIOS LICENSE LEDMCU2 X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C FAIL JPW2 FAN5...

  • Page 54: Led Indicators

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDM1 on the motherboard. When LEDM1 is blinking, the BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for more information. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator...
  • Page 55 IPMI_LAN JPFR2 SRW7 22110 SRW5 22110 JBT1 SRW6 2280 JBT1:CMOS CLEAR SRW4 2280 JNVME1 C266 JTPM1 LEDMCU1 LEDMCU2 BIOS LICENSE X13SCW-F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA M.2 NVME M.2-P IPMI CODE M.2 NVME MAC CODE BAR CODE M.2-C FAIL JPW2 FAN5...
  • Page 56 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Power Ready LED A Power Ready LED is located at LE6 on the motherboard. When this LED is green, all onboard power VRMs are normal. See the table below for more information. Power Ready LED Indicator...

  • Page 57: 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 58: System Boot Failure

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual System Boot Failure If the system does not display Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or does not respond after the power is turned on, do the following: 1. Check the screen for an error message. 2. Clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1).

  • Page 59: When The System Becomes Unstable

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system. 2.
  • Page 60 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the component in question in another system.

  • Page 61: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, take the following steps. Also, 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 62: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X13SCW-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 65: Chapter 4 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 66: Main Setup

    Super X13SCW-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 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 68: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X13SCW-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 69 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 70 Super X13SCW-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 71 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 72 Super X13SCW-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 73 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 74 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Power Limit 2 Power (Available when "Power Limit 2" is set to Enabled) 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%.
  • Page 75 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 76 Super X13SCW-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 77 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 78 Super X13SCW-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 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PEG Port Configuration M.2-C This feature indicates if M.2-C is present. M.2-C Use this feature to disable or enable the PCIe root port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management level. The options are Dis- abled, L0s, L1, and L0sL1.
  • Page 80 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management level. The options are Dis- abled, L0s, L1, and L0sL1. PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration RSC-WR-6 SLOT1 PCIe 4.0 x16 ASPM 6 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 82 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation Use this feature to set the emulation of Port 61h bit-4 toggling in System Management Mode (SMM). The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration • Super IO Chip - AST2600 Serial Port 1 Configuration...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / SOL/COM2 COM1 Console Redirection / SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Use this feature to enable the console redirection support for a serial port specified by you. The options for COM1 Console Redirection are Disabled and Enabled. The options for SOL/ COM2 Console Redirection are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 84 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 86 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Flow Control EMS Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial ATA Port 0-7 Spin Up Device When this feature is disabled, all drives will spin up at boot. When this option is enabled, it will perform Staggered Spin Up on any drive this option is activated. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 88 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Native ASPM Use this feature to set whether ASPM should be controlled by the OS or by the BIOS. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled. USB Configuration USB Configuration The following information will be displayed: •...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Disabled and Enabled. VGA Priority Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot.
  • Page 90 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual IPv4 HTTP Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IPv6 PXE Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable IPv6 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) for boot support.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration Enter Configuration Menu Information for the following is displayed: • Interface Name • Interface Type • MAC address • Host addresses • Route Table • Gateway addresses • DNS addresses Interface ID Enter an ID for the device.
  • Page 92 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to discard all the changes and return to the upper configuration page. Save Changes and Exit Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper configura- tion page.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Platform Hierarchy (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Select Enabled for TPM Platform Hierarchy support, which allows the manufacturer to use the cryptographic algorithm to define a constant key or a fixed set of keys to be used for initial system boot.
  • Page 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 Note 1: Be sure that the KMS server is ready before configuring this feature. Note 2: Use the professional KMS server solutions (e.g., Thales Server) or the Supermicro PyKMIP Software Package to establish the KMS server. When this feature has previously been set to Enabled, the options are Enabled, Reset, and Key Rotation.
  • Page 98 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Save Authentication-Key Use this feature to toggle whether the BIOS should automatically save an Authentication-Key with the name TPMAuth.bin to a USB flash drive. The options are Disabled and Enabled. After an Authentication Key is saved, this option will be reset to Disabled. Changes take effect after you save settings and reboot the system.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Client Certification Configuration Enroll Certification Enroll Certification Using File...
  • Page 100 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual Firmware Image Properties This feature displays information about the Ethernet controller. The following information is displayed: • Option ROM version • Unique NVM/EEPROM ID • NVM Version NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to specify the port speed for this port. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Driver Health This submenu displays the health of the LAN and its related controller.

  • Page 102: Event Logs

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings 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 104: Bmc

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 4.5 BMC Use this feature to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 106 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual *If the Configuration Address Source is set to Static, the following features will become available for configuration: 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).
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 108: Security

    Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 109 The options are Disabled and Enabled. Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Note: This submenu becomes configurable when a storage device has been plugged into the motherboard. The features displayed in this section will change depending on what storage devices are detected.
  • Page 110 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Reset To Setup Mode (Available when any secure keys have been installed) This feature resets the system to the Setup Mode. The options are Yes and No.  Enroll Efi Image This feature allows the image to run in the secure boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash cer- tificate of a PE image into the Authorized Signature Database (DB).
  • Page 112 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual  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 113: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot.
  • Page 114 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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.

  • Page 115: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 116 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 117 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 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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, refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
  • Page 119 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 VROC 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 120 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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 “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner.
  • Page 121 Appendix B: Software B.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is 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 122 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 123 There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password for the BMC ADMIN user. This password can be found on a label on the motherboard. For general documentation and information on IPMI, visit our website at https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/BMC_...
  • Page 124 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 125 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 126 Super X13SCW-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 127 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 128 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user 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.
  • Page 129 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 130 Super X13SCW-F User's Manual 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> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 131 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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