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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X13SEB-TF 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 Generation) and a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W. Built with the Intel C741 chipset, the X13SEB-TF supports 2 TB of ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS memory in eight memory slots. The Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor memory has speeds of up to 4800 MT/s, while the 5 Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor memory has speeds of up to 5600 MT/s.
  • Page 4 X13SEB-TF 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 Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17 1.5 ACPI Features ........................17...
  • Page 6 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................30 Memory Support ........................30 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........33 DIMM Installation ......................34 DIMM Removal .........................34 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................35 2.6 Connectors .........................39 Power Connections ......................39 Headers ..........................40 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................43 How Jumpers Work ......................43...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.4 Event Logs ........................102 4.5 BMC ..........................104 4.6 Security ..........................108 4.7 Boot ..........................112 4.8 Save & Exit ........................114 Appendix A Software Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery...
  • Page 8 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. Important Links For your system to work properly, follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/ utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X13SEB-TF 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 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Figure 1-3. X13SEB-TF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JUIDB1 LED6 JPME2 JUSBRJ45 LAN1/LAN2 X710-AT2 RTL8211F-CG LEDBMC1 CPLD JTPM1 JSTBY1 JBT1 MAC CODE CMOS CLEAR LED4 JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_2 MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LED7 LICENSE X13SEB-TF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01...
  • Page 11 CMOS CLEAR LED4 JRK1 SRW1 JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_1 SRW3 JM2_2 SRW4 LED7 JM2_2 MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LED7 LICENSE X13SEB-TF REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA DIMME1 DIMMA1 DIMMF1 DIMMB1 DIMMG1 DIMMC1 DIMMH1 DIMMD1 MAC CODE PEX89104 JLAN_DIS1 MH12 MH12 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 12 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JLAN_DIS1 I350 LAN Disable Pins 1–2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1–2 (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1–2 (Normal) JVRM1 VRM SMB Clock (to BMC) Pins 1–2 (Normal)
  • Page 13 Generation Intel Xeon) DIMM Size • 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Chipset • Intel C741 Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 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 for proper CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram 350 W VR14 550 A Iccmax 8 PHASE 220 A IccTDC 1009 W Pmax 350 W CPU1 DDR5 PECI:30 CPU1-H1 CPU1-G1 CPU1-F1 CPU1-E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 SOCKET ID:0 PCIe 3.0 x4 I350 Peer Node DMI3 PCIe 5.0 x16...
  • Page 16 Built upon the functionality and capability of the 4 and 5 Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors with the Intel C741 chipset, the X13SEB-TF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.
  • Page 17 Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, refer to the Supermicro website.
  • Page 18 1.7 Serial Port The X13SEB-TF motherboard supports two serial communication connections. COM Port 1 and COM header 2 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...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...
  • Page 20 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 21 Chapter 2: Installation 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. 1.
  • Page 22 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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)
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 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 24 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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 25 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 to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.
  • Page 26 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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 27 Chapter 2: Installation 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 28 X13SEB-TF 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 29 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 30 Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X13SEB-TF motherboard supports up to 2 TB of 3DS RDIMM ECC DDR5 memory in eight memory slots. The 4 Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor memory has speeds of up to...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation DDR5 Memory Support for the Generation Intel Xeon Scalable 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 32 X13SEB-TF User's Manual DDR5 Memory Support for the Generation Intel Xeon Scalable 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...
  • Page 33 CPLD JTPM1 JSTBY1 JBT1 MAC CODE CMOS CLEAR LED4 JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_2 MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LED7 LICENSE X13SEB-TF REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA MAC CODE PEX89104 MH12 DIMMH1 DIMMD1 PRESS FIT DIMMG1 DIMMC1 DIMMF1 PRESS FIT DIMMB1 PRESS FIT...
  • Page 34 X13SEB-TF User's Manual DIMM Installation JUIDB1 LED6 JPME2 JUSBRJ45 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following LAN1/LAN2 X710-AT2 order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, RTL8211F-CG LEDBMC1 DIMMD1, DIMME1, DIMMF1, DIMMG1, CPLD JTPM1 DIMMH1, and insert the desired number of JSTBY1 JBT1 MAC CODE...
  • Page 35 JSTBY1 JBT1 MAC CODE CMOS CLEAR LED4 JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_2 MAC CODE BAR CODE BIOS LED7 LICENSE X13SEB-TF REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA MAC CODE PEX89104 MH12 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT...
  • Page 36 X13SEB-TF User's Manual LAN Ports The motherboard has two 10 G LAN ports located on the rear I/O ports of the motherboard. In addition to the LAN ports, there is one dedicated BMC LAN port. Refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 37 MAC CODE CMOS CLEAR LED4 1. JUSBRJ5 JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_2 MAC CODE 2. J35 BAR CODE BIOS LED7 X13SEB-TF LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 MAC CODE PEX89104 MH12 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT...
  • Page 38 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Unit Identifier Button A Unit Identifier (UID) button and two LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. The UID button is located next to the VGA port on the rear I/O ports of the motherboard. Function User Input...
  • Page 39 Power Connections Power Connectors MJ1, MJ2, MJ3, MJ4, MJ5, and MJ6 are high speed hot swap connectors. PJ1 and PWR2 are hot-swap power connectors. Connect these power connectors to a Supermicro proprietary power supply. Hot Swap Power Connector (PJ1) Hot Swap Power Connector (PWR2)
  • Page 40 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Headers Intel RAID Key Header The JRK1 header allows you to enable RAID functions for NVMe connections. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Intel RAID Key Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition PU 3.3 V Stdby...
  • Page 41 Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) set- tings, refer to the Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. JUIDB1 LED6...
  • Page 42 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 43 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 X13SEB-TF User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 45 MAC CODE CMOS CLEAR LED4 1. JVRM1 JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_2 MAC CODE 2. JVRM2 BAR CODE BIOS LED7 X13SEB-TF LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 3. I350 LAN Disable MAC CODE PEX89104 MH12 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT...
  • Page 46 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery Use jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit resource allocation for essential system operation only in order to maintain normal power operation and management. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 47 CMOS CLEAR LED4 1. BMC Heartbeat LED JM2_1 JRK1 JM2_2 MAC CODE 2. BMC LAN Port LEDs BAR CODE BIOS LED7 X13SEB-TF LICENSE DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 MAC CODE PEX89104 MH12 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT...
  • Page 48 X13SEB-TF User's Manual LAN LEDs Two 10 G LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the rear I/O ports of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information.
  • Page 49 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 50 X13SEB-TF 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 51 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 52 X13SEB-TF 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 X13SEB-TF 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 57 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 58 X13SEB-TF 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 59 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 60 X13SEB-TF 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 61 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 62 X13SEB-TF 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 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration Workload Profile Use this feature to select a preconfigured workload profile, which is used to tune the resources in your server system. The options are Disabled, HPC, I/O, Virtualization, Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, and Telco FlexRAN. Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode.
  • Page 64 X13SEB-TF User's Manual CPU P State Control This feature allows you to configure the following CPU power settings: AVX P1 (Available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enable) Use this feature to set the appropriate TDP level for the system. The Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) P1 feature allows you to specify the base P1 ratio for Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and AVX workloads and to pre-grant a license level.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU C State Control Enable Monitor MWAIT Select Enable to support Monitor and Mwait, which are two instructions in Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSE3), to improve synchronization between multiple threads for CPU performance enhancement. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. CPU C1 Auto Demotion Select Enable to allow the CPU to demote C3, C6, or C7 requests to C1 based on un- core auto-demote information.
  • Page 66 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Hyper-Threading (ALL) Select Enable to use Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Hardware Prefetcher If this feature is set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefectch data from the main system memory to Level 2 cache to help expedite data transaction to enhance memory performance.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enable SMX Select Enable to support Safer Mode Extensions (SMX). This feature provides a programming interface for system software to establish a controlled environment to support the trusted platform configured by the end user and to verify a virtual machine monitor before it is allowed to run.
  • Page 68 X13SEB-TF User's Manual SGX Factory Reset Use this feature to perform an SGX factory reset to delete all registration data and force an Initial Platform Establishment flow. Reboot the system for the change to take effect. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI 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.
  • Page 70 X13SEB-TF 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 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Data Scrambling for DDR5 Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR5 modules to enhance memory data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Enable ADR Select Enable for Asynchronous DRAM Refresh (ADR) support to enhance memory performance.
  • Page 72 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Mirror Mode UEFI ARM Mirror 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.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IIO Configuration  CPU1 Configuration  IOU0/1/2/3/4 (IIO PCIe Port 1/2/3/4/5) Use this feature to configure the PCIe port Bifurcation setting for PCIe port. The op- tions are Auto, x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. *For detailed slot bifurcation mapping, refer to the system block diagram in Chapter 1.
  • Page 74 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Equalization Bypass to Highest Rate Enable this feature to bypass the equalization of intermediate data rates. This will reduce the time for link training in PCIe 5.0 devices. The options are Disable and Enable P1 SLOT1 PCIe 5.0 x16 / P1 SLOT2 PCIe 5.0 x16 / P1 SLOT3 PCIe ...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)  ® Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 76 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Intel VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0 (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.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified. This feature allows you to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for IOU 2 Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology support...
  • Page 78 X13SEB-TF User's Manual VMD Config for IOU 4 Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to enable Intel VMD technology support for the root port specified. The options are Disable and Enable. Socket0 IOU4 VMD Port A / Socket0 IOU4 VMD Port C / Socket0 IOU4 VMD Port E / Socket0 IOU4 VMD Port G (Available when the device is detected by the system and "Enable/Disable VMD"...
  • Page 79 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 80 X13SEB-TF User's Manual CXL Security Level By defining security protocols, CXL standards provide protection against the data security threats. Use this feature to set the CXL security level for data transiting the CXL link. The options are Fully Trusted, Partially Trusted, Untrusted, and Auto.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI 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 82 X13SEB-TF User's Manual SATA SGPIO Mode 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 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Security Device Support Select Enable to enable BIOS support for onboard security devices, which are not displayed in the OS. If this feature is set to Enable, TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 84 This feature cannot be enabled in the production platforms. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Supermicro 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.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 86 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Serial Port 2 Configuration This submenu allows you to configure the settings of Serial Port 2. Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port.
  • Page 87 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 88 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI 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 90 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Redirection After POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When the option - BootLoader is selected, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When the option - Always Enable is selected, legacy console redirection remains enabled upon OS bootup.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 92 X13SEB-TF User's Manual MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv6 Network Configuration MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv6 Network Configuration Enter Configuration Menu The following information is displayed: Interface Name / Interface Type / MAC address / Host addresses / Route Table / Gateway addresses / DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to set the 64-bit alternative interface ID for the device.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Enable DHCP (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature allows the BIOS to search for a DHCP server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer.
  • Page 94 X13SEB-TF User's Manual MMCFG Base This feature determines how the lowest Memory Mapped Configuration (MMCFG) base is assigned to onboard PCI devices. The options are 1 G, 1.5 G, 1.75 G, 2 G, 2.25 G, 3 G, and Auto. MMCFG Size Use this feature to set the MMCFG size.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NVMe Firmware Source Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support system 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 96 Use this feature to enter the SMCI Key Management Service (KMS) server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255). Second Supermicro KMS Server IP address Use this feature to enter the second SMCI KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255).
  • Page 97 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 98 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 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 100 X13SEB-TF User's Manual NIC Configuration Link Speed This feature displays the connection speed of a LAN port. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full. Wake On LAN If this feature is set to Enabled, the LAN port you specified will be enabled when the system is powered on.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enroll Certification Using File  This feature allows you to enroll the security certificate in the system by using a file. Certification GUID Press <Enter> and input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID). Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.
  • Page 102 X13SEB-TF 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. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 104 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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.
  • Page 105 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 106 X13SEB-TF 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 107 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 108 X13SEB-TF 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 109 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/. This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features: •...
  • Page 110 X13SEB-TF User's Manual Enter Deployed Mode / Exit Deployed Mode (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom) Select Ok to reset system to the User Mode or to the Deployed Mode. Key Management (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to ...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Key Exchange Keys (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 112 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When "Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI (default), the following features will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1–Boot Option #9 When "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual, the following features will be displayed for configuration: •...
  • Page 114 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 116 1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That can be a USB flash or media drive. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 117 Appendix A: 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. Figure A-2.
  • Page 118 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 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 119 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, visit our website at https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/BMC_...
  • Page 120 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 121 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 122 X13SEB-TF 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 123 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 124 X13SEB-TF User's Manual C.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 125 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB port and reset the system until the following screen appears: 3. 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.
  • Page 126 X13SEB-TF User's Manual 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below: Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it has completed.
  • Page 127 Appendix C: 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.