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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X13SET-PT 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 For processor/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Note 1: Supermicro X13 TwinPro system is designed to cap at 600 W per node. When system node power is over 600 W, power capping function will be enabled and cause CPU throttling.
  • Page 4 Super X13SET-PT 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

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Important Links ........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Support ..................17 Features Supported ......................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17...
  • Page 6 Preface Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly ........33 2.3 Motherboard Installation .....................34 Tools Needed ........................34 Location of Mounting Holes ....................34 Installing the Motherboard....................35 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................36 Memory Support ........................36 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........38 DIMM Installation ......................39 DIMM Removal .........................39 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................40...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................67 4.2 Main Setup .........................68 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................70 4.4 Event Logs ........................112 4.5 BMC ..........................114 4.6 Security ..........................118 4.7 Boot ..........................124 4.8 Save & Exit ........................127 Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A.1 BIOS POST Codes ......................129 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................130 Installing the OS ......................130...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 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. 1.1 Important Links For your motherboard to work properly, follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your computer.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X13SET-PT 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 X13SET-PT User's Manual Figure 1-2. X13SET-PT Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) UID-SW JUIDB1 UID_LED1 BMC_LAN PRESS FIT JSTBY1 JSTBY1: 5 V STBY POWER JIPMB1 FAN3 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 X710 JNCSI1 JBT1 CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    DIMMC1 DIMMH1 DIMMD1 SXB1 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT LEDPWR REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE JHS1 FAN4 FAN4 BATTERY Notes: • Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JHS1 front panel con- nections.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    M.2 M-Key 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4) Slot SATA6, SATA7 Intel PCH Powered SATA 3.0 Ports with support for SuperDOM (Disk on Module) devices PCIe 5.0 x8 Slot supported by CPU for Supermicro proprietary riser card and six SATA connections SXB1 (SATA0–5) supported by PCH SXB3 PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot supported by CPU for the Supermicro proprietary riser card...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction SXB4 PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot supported by CPU for the Supermicro proprietary riser card USB0, USB1 Rear I/O USB Ports (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Rear VGA Port on the I/O back panel Note 1: For details on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings, refer to...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Intel PCH C741 Expansion Slots • One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supported by CPU for Supermicro proprietary riser card and six SATA connections (SATA0–5) supported by PCH • One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (SXB3) supported by CPU for the riser card •...
  • Page 15 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, check the chassis and heatsink specifications. Note 2: For BMC configuration instructions, refer to the Embedded BMC Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 16 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Note: DIMM Layout Implem CPU 1 CPU 1 PE0[0–15] PE2[0–15] PE1[8–15] PE3[4–7] PE3[0–3] Up to 4800 MT/s Up to 4800 MT/s PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x4 GENZ SXB4 1ST M.2 PCIe 4.0 x16...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Support

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Support Built upon the functionality and capability of the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor (Socket E) and the Intel C741 chipset, the X13SET-PT motherboard increases energy efficiency, and system performance for a multitude of applications such as high performance computing, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, big data, and enterprise applications.

  • Page 18: Environmental Temperature Control

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Environmental Temperature Control System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the BMC interface. Whenever the temperature of the CPU or the system exceeds a pre-defined threshold, system and CPU cooling fans will be turned on to prevent the CPU or the system from overheating.

  • Page 19: Serial Port

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.7 Serial Port The X13SET-PT motherboard supports one serial communication connection (COM1). COM1 port header can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 21: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    • Installing the PHM to the motherboard socket requires a Torx T30 screwdriver. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustration purposes only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 22: Installation Overview

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Installation Overview There are four steps to installing the processor and heatsink onto the motherboard. 1. Attach the processor to a plastic carrier to create the processor carrier assembly. 2. Attach the processor carrier assembly to the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM).

  • Page 23: Create The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Create the Processor Carrier Assembly Processor Carrier Assembly 1. Hold the processor with the gold pins (LGA lands) facing down. Locate the gold triangle at the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier as shown below.
  • Page 24 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 2. Turn the processor over with the gold pins up. Locate the CPU keys on the processor and the four latches on the carrier as shown below. SP XCC Latch CPU Key Latch CPU Key Latch...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Locate the lever on the CPU socket and press it down as shown below. Lever Lever Carrier E1B Carrier E1A 4. Using Pin 1 as a guide, carefully align the CPU keys (A and B) on the processor against the CPU keys on the carrier (a and b).
  • Page 26 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 6. After the processor is placed inside the carrier, examine the four sides of the processor, making sure that the processor is properly seated on the carrier. SP XCC (Top View) (Component View) CPU Carrier Assembly...

  • Page 27: Creating The Phm

    Chapter 2: Installation Creating the PHM After creating the processor carrier assembly, follow the instructions below to mount the processor carrier into the heatsink to form the PHM. Note: If this is a new heatsink, the thermal grease has been pre-applied on the un- derside.
  • Page 28 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual CPU Carrier Assembly (CPU Component Side and Heatsink Bottom Side) SP MCC SP XCC Pin 1 Pin 1 Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)

  • Page 29: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket by following the instructions below: 1. Press the tabs inward. 2. Pull up the protective cover from the socket.

  • Page 30: Installing The Phm Into The Cpu Socket

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Installing the PHM into the CPU Socket 1. Locate four threaded fasteners on the CPU socket. 2. Follow the illustration to align PEEK nuts A, B, C, and D of the heatsink with threaded fasteners a, b, c, and d on the CPU socket.

  • Page 31: Removing The Phm From The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the PHM from the CPU Socket Before removing the PHM from the motherboard, be sure to shut down the system and unplug the power cables from the power supply. Then follow the steps below: 1. Starting with two screws on opposite corners, use a T30 screwdriver to loosen the PEEK nuts on the heatsink.

  • Page 32: Removing The Processor Carrier Assembly From The Phm

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the PHM To remove the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, please follow the steps below: 1. Detach the four plastic clips (marked a, b, c, d) on the processor carrier assembly from the four corners of the heatsink (marked A, B, C, D) as shown in the drawings below.

  • Page 33: Removing The Processor From The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly Once you have removed the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, you are ready to remove the processor from the processor carrier by following the steps below. 1. Unlock the lever from its locked position and push the lever upwards to disengage the processor from the processor carrier as shown in the drawing on the right below.

  • Page 34: Motherboard Installation

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 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 35: 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 locations. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 36: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X13SET-PT motherboard supports up to 2 TB of ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS DDR5 memory with speeds of 4800 MT/s in eight memory slots. Note: Use one DIMM per channel when populating the channels.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation DDR5 Memory Support for the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Processors-SP Speed (MT/s) DIMM Capacity (GB) One DIMM per Two DIMMs Ranks Per Channel per Channel Type DIMM and Data Width (Stack) Memory Memory Density Density 1.1 Volts 16 Gb 24 Gb...

  • Page 38: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • 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 39: Dimm Installation

    M2_1_LED1 ends of the slot. M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT 5. Push both ends of the module straight REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE down into the slot until the module snaps...

  • Page 40: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X13SET-PT 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-SW JUIDB1 UID_LED1 BMC_LAN PRESS FIT JSTBY1 JSTBY1: 5 V STBY POWER...
  • Page 41 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 1. COM1 X710 2. VGA JNCSI1 JBT1 CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...
  • Page 42 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual LAN Port (Dedicated BMC LAN) A dedicated BMC LAN port (BMC_LAN) is located on the rear I/O panel. The dedicated BMC LAN port, located on the rear I/O panel, provides LAN support for the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).
  • Page 43 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 1. UID Switch / BMC Reset 2. Rear UID LED (UID-LED) 3. BMC Heartbeat LED (LEDM1) SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...
  • Page 44 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB ports (USB0/1, USB 3.2 Gen 1) located on the rear I/O panel. The USB ports can be used for USB support via USB cables (not included). Back Panel USB0/1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

  • Page 45: Connectors

    FAN3 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 1. SMCI-Proprietary PWR X710 JNCSI1 JBT1 CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...

  • Page 46: Headers

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Headers 4-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for BMC 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 X710 (JSD1) JNCSI1 2. Disk-On-Module (DOM) Power Connector JBT1 (JSD2) CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...
  • Page 48 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Fan Headers There are two 4-pin CPU fan headers (FAN3, FAN4) on the motherboard. All the 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Fan Header...
  • Page 49 1. VROC RAID Key (JRK1) JIPMB1 FAN3 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 X710 JNCSI1 JBT1 CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...
  • Page 50 These SATA ports are supported by the C741 chipset. SATA6 and SATA7 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs, which are orange SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in and do not require external power cables. SATA0–5 are supported by PCH and are connected to Supermicro storage backplane.
  • Page 51 Note 1: For detailed instructions on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings, refer to the Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 2: LAN1 is the default shared LAN port.
  • Page 52 The JTPM1 connector is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 54 JSTBY1: 5 V STBY POWER 2. LAN Port AUX Power Enable/Disable JIPMB1 FAN3 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 X710 Note: Consult Supermicro before enabling JPAUX1. There JNCSI1 must be sufficient airflow to enable JPAUX1 in standby JBT1 mode (S5 state). CPLD JSD2 C741...
  • Page 55 JIPMB1 FAN3 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 1. JPME2 X710 JNCSI1 JBT1 CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...

  • Page 56: Led Indicators

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for the LED status. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Color...
  • Page 57 FAN3 SXB3 LAN2 LAN1 2. M.2 LED X710 JNCSI1 JBT1 CPLD JSD2 C741 MH10 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1: TPM/PORT80 SATA6 SXB4 SXB1 M2_1_LED1 M.2-C1 M2_2_LED1 M.2-C2 MAC CODE X13SET-PT REV:1.00 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE IPMI CODE FAN4 BATTERY...
  • Page 58 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual SFP+ LAN Link/Activity LEDs Two SFP+ LAN Link/Activity LED indicators (LED1 for LAN1, LED2 for LAN2) are located on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard. Each SFP+ LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, yellow, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 60: No Video

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual No Video 1. Make sure that your peripherals or devices function normally. 2. If you see no any video in power on mode, turn off the system, then remove all add-on cards and cables. Check if the system can be powered on.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to see a list of supported memory. 3.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Frequently Asked Questions

    BIOS before downloading. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recov- ery instructions, refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.
  • Page 64 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual a. If a different FDT is found • A new file, STARTUP.NSH, will be created, and the system will automatically reboot in 10 seconds without you pressing any key. BIOS will be updated after the system reboots.

  • Page 65: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. 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 66: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 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 the BMC WebUI or the SUM utility. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 68: Main Setup

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility, you will see 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 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 70: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X13SET-PT 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, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.
  • Page 71 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 72 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom. Power Performance Tuning Select BIOS to allow the system BIOS to configure the Power-Performance Tuning Bias setting.
  • Page 74 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual EIST PSD Function (Available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enable) This feature reduces the latency that occurs when one P-state changes to another, thus allowing the transitions to occur more frequently. This feature allows for more demand- based P-state switching based on real-time energy needs of applications and optimize the power-to-performance balance for energy efficiency.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Package C State Control Package C State Use this feature to optimize and reduce CPU package power consumption in the idle mode. Note that the changes you've made in this setting will affect all CPU cores or the circuits of the entire system.
  • Page 76 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual LLC Prefetch If this feature is set to Enable, LLC (hardware cache) prefetching on all threads will be supported. The options are Disable and Enable. Extended APIC Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Encryption (TME) Select Enabled for total memory encryption support to enhance memory data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass (Available when "Memory Encryption (TME)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to disable/enable the Total Memory Encryption (TME) function for physical memory protection.
  • Page 78 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual ---------------------------------------------------------------- Software Guard Extension (SGX) ---------------------------------------------------------------- *The following SGX features are available when "Memory Encryption (TME)" is set to Enabled and CPU supports Intel SGX Note: Each memory channel must have at least one DIMM populated on the mother- board to support the Intel SGX features.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled and "Select Owner EPOCH input type" is set to Manual User Defined Owner EPOCHs) Use this feature to enter the EPOCH value. The default is 0. SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)"...
  • Page 80 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows you to configure the following North Bridge settings. Uncore Configuration  The following Uncore General Configuration information is displayed.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Link L1 Enable Select Enable for the BIOS to activate Link L1 support. This feature will power down the UPI links to save power when the system is idle. This feature is available for the system that uses Intel processors with UPI technology support.
  • Page 82 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Stale AtoS (A to S) The in-memory directory has three states: I, A, and S states. The I (-invalid) state indi- cates that the data is clean and does not exist in the cache of any other sockets. The A (-snoop All) state indicates that the data may exist in another socket in an exclusive or modified state.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enable fADR Select Disable to disable Fast Asynchronous DRAM Refresh (fADR) to enhance memory performance on Intel PMem 300 series DIMMs. The options are Disable and Enable. fADR Configuration (Available when "Enable fADR" is set to Enable) ...
  • Page 84 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual DDR 2x Refresh Enable Select Enable for memory 2X refresh support to enhance memory performance. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable. CXL Type 3 Legacy Use this feature to enable or disable legacy support for CXL Type 3 devices. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS ARM Mirror percentage (Available when "UEFI ARM Mirror" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to set the percentage of memory space to be used for UEFI ARM mirroring for memory security enhancement. Enter the percentage to be mirrored in basis points, such as 1275 (12.75%).
  • Page 86 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Enhanced PPR Use this feature to set advanced memory test. Select Enable to always execute for every boot. Select Once to execute only one time. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Once. Memory PFA Support (Available when the DCMS key is activated) Select Enabled to enable memory Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) support.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCIe Port Max Payload Size Selecting Auto for this feature enables the motherboard to automatically detect the maximum Transaction Layer Packet (TLP) size for the connected PCIe device, al- lowing for maximum I/O efficiency. Selecting 128 B or 256 B designates maximum packet size of 128 or 256.
  • Page 88 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual PCIe ACSCTL Select Enable to program ACS control to Chipset PCIe Root Port bridges. Select Dis- able to program ACS control to all PCIe Root Port bridges. The options are Disable and Enable. Intel® VMD Technology ...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS II0-PCIe Express Global Options PCIe ASPM Support (Global) Use this feature to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. The options are Disable and Auto. PCIe Max Read Request Size Use this feature to select the Maximum Read Request size of the PCIe device, or select Auto to allow the System BIOS to determine the value.
  • Page 90 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual South Bridge The following USB information is displayed: • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disabled to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA Mode Selection (Available when "SATA Controller" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to select the mode of installed SATA drives. The options are AHCI and RAID. Note 1: The RAID option is unavailable when "Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy. Note 2: Refer to Boot submenu in BIOS Setup main menu to set "Boot Mode Select.
  • Page 92 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual PCH SATA2 Configuration  When the 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 features. SATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the device installed on the SATA port you specified should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 94 Disabled and Enabled. Supermicro BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support If this feature is set to Enabled, Supermicro BIOS-based TPM provision will be supported. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: Enabling this feature will lock your TPM on the production platform, and you will...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance system integrity and data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note 1: If this feature is set to Enabled, be sure to disable Device Function On-Hide (EV DFX) support when it is present in the BIOS for the system to work properly.
  • Page 96 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Super IO Configuration  The following Super IO information is displayed: • Super IO Chip AST2600 Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows you to configure the settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM port 1 for Console Redirection. This feature allows a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 98 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Flow Control 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 and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 100 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port Use this feature to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 and SOL. Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for Legacy OS support.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bits Per Second EMS This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 102 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Media Detect Count Use this feature to select the wait time (in seconds) for the BIOS ROM to detect the presence of a LAN media either via the Internet connection or via a LAN port. Press <+> or <-> on your keyboard to change the value.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Save Changes and Exit Select this feature to save the changes for the features above and exit. MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv4 Network Configuration MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Select Enabled to show whether the network address has been successfully configured. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 104 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VGA Priority Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard. For the following features, note that: Note 1: The number of slots and slot naming vary based on your motherboard. Note 2: The Legacy option is available when "Boot Mode Select"...
  • Page 106 Use this feature to enter the second Supermicro KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255). 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 107 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 108 Super X13SET-PT 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 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS USB Security Policy Use this feature to configure USB Security Policy settings. When this feature has not previously been set to Enabled, this feature will toggle whether the BIOS should automatically save a USB Authentication-Key named "USBAuth.bin" to a USB flash drive and begin the USB Security Policy.
  • Page 110 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Blink LEDs Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. The default setting is 0 (up to 15 seconds). The following information is displayed: • UEFI Driver • Adapter PBA •...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings. Delete Certification Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Client Certification Configuration Driver Health ...

  • Page 112: Event Logs

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Note: The changes take effect after you press Save Changes and Exit, Save Changes and Reset, or Save Changes in the Save and Exit submenu.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter.

  • Page 114: Bmc

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 4.5 BMC Use this menu to configure BMC settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows you to determine 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 116 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Station MAC Address (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static) This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.29.0.1).
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Gateway IP (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static Configuration) Use this feature to enter the IPv6 gateway IP address. Press <Enter> to change the setting. Advanced Settings This feature allows you to automatically obtain the DNS server IP or manually obtain the DNS server IP.

  • Page 118: Security

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. The following information is displayed: • Administrator Password • User Password • Password Description Administrator Password This feature indicates if an administrator password has been set. It also allows you to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 119 • HDD User Pwd Status: This feature indicates if a password has been set as a SATA user password which allows you to configure Supermicro Security Erase settings on the HDD (SATA) device by using this SATA user password. •...
  • Page 120 Note: The option, Security Erase - PSID, is based on the storage device support. Password Use this feature to set the SATA user password which allows you to configure the Supermicro Security Erase settings by using the SATA user password.
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enter Audit Mode (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to  Custom) Select Ok to enter the Audit Mode workflow. It will result in erasing of Platform Key (PK) variables and reset system to the Setup/Audit Mode. Key Management (Available when "Secure Boot Mode"...
  • Page 122 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual  Key Exchange Key (KEK) Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Key-Exchange-Keys for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, keys numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS (Storage Device Name) (Available when the storage device is compliant with TCG specifications) Select this device. Press <Enter> and the following information is displayed: • TCG Storage Security Password Description: • PASSWORD CONFIGURATION: • Security Subsystem Class: •...

  • Page 124: Boot

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Driver Option Priorities Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When "Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following features will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1–Boot Option #9 When "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual (default), the following features will be displayed for configuration: •...
  • Page 126 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities This feature allow you to set the system boot order of detected devices.

  • Page 127: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to save settings and exit from the BIOS. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 128 Super X13SET-PT User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized default settings. The default settings are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to save all changes on the default values specified to the BIOS Setup utility for future use.

  • Page 129: Appendix A Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A.1 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 130: Appendix B Software

    1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That can be a USB flash or media drive, or the BMC KVM console. 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 131 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 “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.

  • Page 132: Driver Installation

    Super X13SET-PT User's Manual 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 133: 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 134: Bmc

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 135: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where a potential bodily injury may occur. 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 136 Super X13SET-PT 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 137 Appendix C: Standardized 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.

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