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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X13SEFR-A 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 Processor with up to 60 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of 350W. Built with the C741 chipset, the X13SEFR-A supports 4096GB of ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 4800MT/s (4400MT/s when fully populated), AIOM, SATA 3.0 ports, M.2, and a trusted platform module (TPM) header.
  • Page 4 Super X13SEFR-A 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 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................13 1.1 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.2 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.3 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18 System Resource Alert......................18...
  • Page 6 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Location of Mounting Holes ....................29 Installing the Motherboard....................30 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................31 Memory Support ........................31 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........33 DIMM Installation ......................34 DIMM Removal .........................34 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................35 2.6 Connectors .........................38 Power Connections ......................38...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................54 4.2 Main Setup .........................55 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................57 4.4 Event Logs .........................95 4.5 BMC ............................97 4.6 Security ..........................101 4.7 Boot ..........................105 4.8 Save & Exit ........................107 Appendix A Software Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements...

  • 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. Note: This motherboard was designed to be a part of an integrated server solution.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X13SEFR-A 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 X13SEFR-A User's Manual Figure 1-2. X13SEFR-A Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) UID_LED USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN SRW4 SRW2 SRW3 SRW1 P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    LED1 SATA1 JTPM1 SATA9 SATA9 MH13 SATA8 SATA1 SATA8 SATA2 JAIOMSB1 JAIOMSB1 JNVME2 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 JNVME1 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A JBT1 REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE DIMME2 DIMME1 DIMMF2 DIMMF1 DIMMA2 DIMMG2 DIMMA1 DIMMG1 DIMMB2 DIMMH2 DIMMH1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) Description Status LED1 BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal Solid Amber: Standby Power Ready LED Solid Red: Power Failed...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Up to 4096GB of ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 4800MT/s (DDR5-4400MT/s when fully populated) in 16 memory slots DIMM Size • 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Chipset • C741 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Motherboard Features Peripheral Devices • Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports BIOS • 256Mb SPI AMI® BIOS • ACPI 6.0, Plug and Play (PnP), BIOS rescue hot-key, riser card auto detection support, and SMBIOS 3.0 or later Power Management •...
  • Page 15 Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: If you purchase a Supermicro Out of Band (OOB) software license key (Supermicro P/N: SFT-OOB-LIC), please do not change the IPMI MAC address. Once you change the IPMI MAC address, the license will be invalid.
  • Page 16 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram DIMMD1/D2 DIMMH1/H2 DIMMC1/C2 DIMMG1/G2 DIMMB1/B2 DIMMF1/F2 IMC0 4CH DIMMA1/A2 DIMME1/E2 CPU#1 IMC1 4CH DDR5 PECI:30 SOCKET ID:0 DMI3 x16 Riser slot PCIe 5.0 x16 MCIO for NVMe/AIOM2 PCIe 5.0 x8 x8 MCIO for NVMe PCIe 5.0 x8 x8...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.1 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and the C741 chipset, the X13SEFR-A motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 18: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI. Environmental Temperature Control System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X13SEFR-A motherboard has one power input connector (JPWRMAX1) that can be connected to a power distribution board (PDB) via a power adaptor to supply power to the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 21: 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 illustration purposes only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains the Intel Xeon processor and a processor carrier. 1. Intel Xeon Processor 2. Processor Carrier Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

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

  • Page 24: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly To install a processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1. Before installation, make sure the lever on the processor carrier is pressed down as shown below. 2. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing up. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier.

  • Page 25: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Assembling the Processor Processor Carrier Assembly Heatsink Module (Upside Down) After creating the processor carrier assembly Triangle on the CPU for the processor, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the airflow direction.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.

  • Page 27: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

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

  • Page 28: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, shut down the system and then unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies. Then follow the steps below: 1. Use a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver to loosen the four screws.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Installation

    P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME3 JNVME4 NVME5 JPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1...

  • Page 30: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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 31: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X13SEFR-A motherboard supports up to 4096GB of ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 4800MT/s (DDR5-4400MT/s when fully populated) in 16 memory slots. The motherboard also has eight channels and sixteen memory slots that each contain 64GB of memory.
  • Page 32 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 1 CPU, 16 DIMM Slots and Crow Pass DIMM DDR5 + CPS Mode 1LM+AD, MM, MM+AD 1LM+AD 1LM+AD 1LM+AD, MM, MM+AD 1LM+AD, MM, MM+AD 1LM+AD, MM, MM+AD Compatible and Incompatible DIMM Types in a Channel and a System Intel®...

  • Page 33: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME3 JNVME4 NVME5 JPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual DIMM Installation UID_LED USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs SRW4 SRW2 into the memory slots based on the SRW3 SRW1 Recommended Memory Population Guide P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 tables on pages 31 and 32.

  • Page 35: Rear I/O Ports

    P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME3 JNVME4 NVME5 JPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 Figure 2-1.
  • Page 36 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual LAN Ports The motherboard has one dedicated BMC LAN port. Refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB0/1) on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 37 P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME4 JNVME3 NVME5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JPW3 FAN1...

  • Page 38: Connectors

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 2.6 Connectors Power Connections Power Connectors JPWRMAX1 is thepower connector to PDB. JPW1 and JPW2 are the HDD backplane power headers. JPW3 is the HDD power header. JPW1 / JPW2 JPWRMAX1 Pin Definitions Pin Definitions Pin#...

  • Page 39: Headers

    P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME4 JNVME3 NVME5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JPW3 FAN1...
  • Page 40 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Fan Headers There are four 4-pin fan headers (FAN1–FAN4) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 41 MH15 MH11 6. JNVME4 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 7. JNVME5 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME4 JNVME3 NVME5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 JPW3 FAN1...
  • Page 42 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual SATA 3.0 Ports This motherboard has two SlimSASx4 connectors located at SATA1 and SATA2. Each of them can support four SATA 3.0 devices. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. In addition, there are also two SATA ports (SATA8 and SATA9) onboard.

  • Page 43: 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 44 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual ME Manufacturing Mode Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.

  • Page 45: Led Indicators

    P1 - AIOM PCIe5.0 x16 JRK1 MH15 MH11 MH16 MH17 MH10 JPW1 LED1 SATA9 MH13 SATA1 SATA8 JAIOMSB1 SATA2 JPWRMAX1 X13SEFR-A REV: 1.01 JBT1 DESIGNED IN USA CMOS CLEAR BIOS LICENSE MH14 MH12 JPW2 JNVME3 JNVME4 NVME5 JPW3 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1...

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 47: System Boot Failure

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 48: When The System Becomes Unstable

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 50: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please 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 51: 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 52: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 53: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X13SEFR-A BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 56 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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 57: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 58 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 60 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Power Performance Tuning Select BIOS to allow the system BIOS to configure the Power-Performance Tuning Bias setting. The options are OS Controls EPB and BIOS Controls EPB. ENERGY_PERF_BIAS CFG Mode (ENERGY PERFORMANCE BIAS CONFIGURATION Mode) (Available when "Power Performance Tuning" is seet to...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS • P1 Ratio • Package TDP (W) • DTS_Max Activate SST-BF (Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency) Select Enable for Intel Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency support. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure SST-BF (Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency) (Available when "Activate SST-BF" is set to Enable) When this feature is set to Enable, the system BIOS will configure SST-BF High Priority Core settings so that system software does not have to configure these settings.
  • Page 62 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States If this feature is set to Disable, system hardware will choose a P-state setting for the system based on an OS request. If this feature is set to Native Mode, hardware will choose a P-state setting based on the OS guidance.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap Available Bitmap: This feature displays the available bitmap. Disable Bitmap Enter 0 to enable this feature for all CPU cores. Enter FFFFFFFFFFF to disable this feature for all CPU cores. Note that at least one core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is not allowed.
  • Page 64 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to enable the Intel Vanderpool Technology for Virtualization platform support. This feature allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same computer to maximize system resources for performance enhancement. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS • Key Stock Amount • TME-MT Key ID bits Total Memory Encryption Total Memory Encryption Multi-Tenant (TME-MT) (Available when "Memory Encryption (TME)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to support tenant-provided (SW-provided) keys. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 66 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual SW Guard Extensions (SGX) (Available when "Memory Encryption (TME)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to enable Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) support. Intel SGX is a set of extensions that increases the security of application code and data by using enclaves in memory to protect sensitive information.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Link L0p Enable Select Enable for the system BIOS to enable Link L0p support. This feature allows the CPU to reduce the UPI links from full width to half width in the event when the CPU's workload is low in an attempt to save power. This feature is available for the system that uses Intel processors with UPI technology support.
  • Page 68 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Sub NUMA Clustering (SNC) is a feature that breaks up the Last Level Cache (LLC) into clusters based on address range. Each cluster is connected to a subset of the memory controller. Enable this feature to improve average latency and reduce memory access congestion for higher performance.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Data Scrambling for PMem (Available when any PMem device is detected by the BIOS) Select Enable to enable data scrambling for PMem modules to enhance memory data security. Select Auto to use the Memory Reference Code (MRC) defaulting setting for PMem data scrambling.
  • Page 70 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Flush Timeout Use this feature to set the timeout that data in CPU caches must be flushed by the applications to persistent memory in the absence of system power. The options are Auto and Manual. Flush Timeout Value (Available when "Flush Timeout" is set to Manual) Use this feature to enter the flush timeout value.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Correctable Error Threshold Use this feature to specify the threshold value for correctable memory-error logging. This sets a limit on the maximum number of events that can be logged in the memory error log at a given time. The default setting is 512. The following information is displayed: •...
  • Page 72 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Memory PFA Support (Available when the DCMS key is activated) Select Enabled to enable memory Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) support. PFA can be used to avoid uncorrectable faults in the same memory page. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS IOAT Configuration  Relaxed Ordering Select Yes to enable Relaxed Ordering support. This feature allows certain transactions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are No and Yes. Intel®...
  • Page 74 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU 1 (Available  when "NVMe Mode Switch" is set to Manual) VMD Config for PCH ports Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology support for the root port specified. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS NVME0 VMD / NVME1 VMD (Available when the device is detected by the system and "Enable/Disable VMD" above is set to Enable) Select Enable to enable Intel VMD technology support for the root port specified. The options are Disable and Enable. Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified.
  • Page 76 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual II0-PCIe Express Global Options PCIe ASPM Support (Global) Use this feature to enable or disable ASPM support for all donwstream devices. The options are Disable and Auto. IIO eDPC Support Use this feature to enable or disable IIO enhanced DPC support. The options are Dis- able, On Fatal Error, and On Fatal and Non-Fatal Errors.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled for PCH PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking support. This feature allows the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of electromagnetic interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Server ME Information ...
  • Page 78 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual SATA SGPIO Enable Use this feature to enable serial GPIO for the SATA controller to ensure which storage driver can monitor and auxiliary service in a drive enclosure. This feature is only valid in AHCI/RAID mode. When you select Enable, it supports multiple-activity LEDs to show the per drive status information from the Front Panel.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Support Aggressive Link Power Management (Available when "SATA Controller" is set to Enabled) When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power use of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during an extended period of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
  • Page 80 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual SATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: 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 82 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Serial Port 2 Attribute (Available for Serial Port 2 only) Select SOL to use serial port 2 as a Serial Over LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection ...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 84 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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 85 Chapter 4: BIOS 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/COM2. Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for Legacy OS support.
  • Page 86 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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 87 Chapter 4: BIOS 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 88 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual NVMe Firmware Source Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The default option, Vendor Defined Firmware, is pre-installed on the drive and may resolve errata or enable innovative functions for the drive. The other option, AMI Native Support, is offered by the BIOS with a generic method.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS UMA-Based Clustering When the feature is set to Hemisphere, Uniform Memory Access (UMA)-based clustering will support 2-cluster configuration for system performance enhancement. The options are Disabled (All2All), Hemisphere (2-clusters), and Quadrant (4-clusters). WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 90 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Pending Operation (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support If this feature is set to Enabled, SMCI 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 not be able to delete the NV indexes.
  • Page 92 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Boot Description Use this feature to enter a boot description that cannot be longer than 75 characters. Enter a boot description; otherwise, the boot option for the URI cannot be created. Boot URI Enter a Boot Uniform Research Identifier (URI) with 128 characters or shorter. This Boot URI determines how IPv4 Boot Option and IPv6 Boot Option will be created.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Client Password Press <Enter> to set the client identity (Password). The length is 0–31 characters. KMS TLS Certificate / Size CA Certificate For the CA certificate, use this feature to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS TLS certificates from the file. The options are Update, Delete, and Export. Client Certificate For the client certificate, use this feature to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS TLS certificates from the file.
  • Page 94 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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...

  • Page 95: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made any changes in this section, reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 96 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual When Log is Full (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full.

  • Page 97: Bmc

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 BMC Use this menu to configure BMC settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 98 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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 99 Chapter 4: BIOS Station MAC Address 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). VLAN (Available when "Update IPMI LAN Configuration" is set to Yes) This feature displays the status of VLAN support. The options are Disable and Enable. VLAN ID (Available when "VLAN"...
  • Page 100 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Advanced Settings (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to DHCPv6 Stateless) This feature allows you to automatically obtain the DNS server IP or manually obtain the DNS server IP. The options are Auto obtain DNS server IP and Manually obtain DNS server IP. Preferred DNS server IP Use this feature to enter the preferred DNS server IP address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255).

  • Page 101: Security

    The length of the password should be from three characters to 20 characters long. Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Security Boot settings, refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 102 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS Key Management (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom) The following information is displayed. • Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Select Enabled to install provision factory default settings after the platform reset while the system is in the Setup Mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Restore Factory Keys (Available when any secure keys have been installed) Select Yes to restore manufacturer default keys used to ensure system security.
  • Page 104 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual  Key Exchange Keys 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. Select Update to update your "Key Exchange Keys." Select Append to append your "Key Exchange Keys."...

  • Page 105: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. 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. Note: When "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual, all OPROM-related features will be set to Legacy.
  • Page 106 Super X13SEFR-A User's Manual 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 107: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: 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. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, use this feature to leave the BIOS Setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to...
  • Page 108 Super X13SEFR-A 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 109: Appendix A Software

    1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might 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 110 Super X13SEFR-A 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 111 Appendix A: Software A.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 112 A.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 113 Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. 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, please visit our website at https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/...

  • Page 114: Appendix B 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 115 Appendix B: 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 116 Super X13SEFR-A 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.

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