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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.
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About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X11DPU-R motherboard. About This Motherboard The X11DPU-R motherboard supports dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable-SP and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with the TDP (Thermal Design Power) of up to 205W and 2 UPIs (Ulta Path Interconnects) of up to 10.4 GT/s (Note 1 below).
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 1.5 ACPI Features ........................20 1.6 Power Supply ........................21 1.7 Advanced Power Management ..................21 1.8 Intel®...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual General Memory Population Requirements ..............33 DDR4 Memory Support for Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors ........34 DDR4 Memory Support for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors .......34 DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance ............35 DIMM Population Table .....................36 Memory Rank Sparing Tables ...................37...
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Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................169 B.2 Driver Installation ......................171 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................172 ® B.4 IPMI ..........................173 B.5 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) ...........173 Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery D.1 Overview ...........................177 D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................177...
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro motherboards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. The X11DPU-R motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro-proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X11DPU-R 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.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Figure 1-2. X11DPU-R Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) IPMI_LAN USB0/1 (3.0) COM1 JUIDB2 LED1 LEDM1 CTRL JRK1 JTPM1 JBT1 PSU2 PSU1 JSD2 JSD1 JNVI2C1 GPU PWR1 P1_NVMe0 P1_NVMe1 JHFI2 BIOS DESIGNED IN USA X11DPU-R LICENSE REV:1.00...
USB2 GPU PWR3 JNVI2C1 P2_NVMe1 BP PWR2 BP PWR4 P2_NVMe0 SXB3C JHFI2 BP PWR3 BP PWR1 BIOS DESIGNED IN USA GPU PWR2 X11DPU-R GPU PWR1 LICENSE REV:1.00 BAR CODE IPMI CODE GPU PWR4 T-SGPIO3 JNVI2C2 CPU1 CPU2 LEDPWR FAN4 FAN6...
NVMe SMBus (I C) headers used for NVMe hot-plug SMBus clock & data connections (an SMCI- JNVI2C1, JNVI2C2 proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required; available for a Supermicro complete system only) (VROC) JRK1 Intel VROC RAID Key Header for NVMe SSD...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description USB0, USB1 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 Ports 0/1 USB2 USB 3.0 Type A Header USB 3/4 Front Accessible USB 3.0 Header for USB 3/4 Connections VGA Port Description Status LED1 UID (Unit Identifier) LED Solid Blue: Unit Identified LEDM1 BMC Heartbeat LED...
DIMM Size • Up to 256GB at 1.2V Note 1: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system. Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel C621 Expansion Slots •...
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Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 4.0 (Available when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used.) • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring •...
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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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram DDR4 DDR4 NCSI sROT AST2500 32MB BMC IPMI LAN RTL8211F RJ45 SPI FLASH 0 64MB BMC UART COM1 SPI FLASH 1 LPC/eSPI Ultra IO 32MB BIOS SPI FLASH 0 32MB BIOS Port A 0~7 SPI FLASH 1 Port B 0~7 Header...
Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series processors (Socket P) with the Intel C621 chipset, the X11DPU-R motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. This motherboard is ideal for general purpose, cloud computing, and is optimized for server platforms used in data centers.
Note: Support for 2933MHz memory and DCPMM memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11DPU-R motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard ASPEED AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports system health monitoring.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Onboard Voltage Monitors The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the IPMI WebGUI and IPMIView. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in IPMI.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. 1.7 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard. Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ®...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard and your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Philips Philips Screws Standoffs (14) Screwdriver (14) Only if Needed CTRL JHFI2 BIOS X11DPU-R DESIGNED IN USA LICENSE REV:1.00 BAR CODE IPMI CODE CPU1 CPU2 Location of Mounting Holes Notes: 1. To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis if needed. 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.
CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) Intel Xeon Scalable-SP or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip.
Chapter 2: Installation Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU socket, and 4) a back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the instructions listed on page 29 or page 30, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 2.
DIMM modules to prevent any damage. Memory Support The X11DPU-R supports up to 6TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), or up to 3TB of Load Registered DIMM (LRDIMM), with speeds of 2933*/2666/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz modules in 24 memory slots (*Notes below).
2933 Notes: 1. 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per-channel (2DPC) configuration can be achieved by using memory purchased from Supermicro. 2. Support for 2933 MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 3. 16Gb-based memory modules are supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors only.
Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Number of DIMMs per Channel 1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMM Population Table Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table for the Motherboard Using Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Memory Population Table for the X11DP Motherboard w/24 DIMM Slots Onboard...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DCPMM Memory Population Tables for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Channel Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMMF2 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMME2...
P1-DIMM A1. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard. JHFI2 BIOS X11DPU-R DESIGNED IN USA LICENSE REV:1.00 IPMI CODE BAR CODE 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. IPMI_LAN USB0/1 (3.0) COM1 JUIDB2 LED1 LEDM1 CTRL JRK1 JTPM1 JBT1 PSU2...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/USB1) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has a front access USB 3.0 header that supports two USB connections (USB3/USB4). A USB Type A header (USB2), located next to GPU PWR2, provides also USB 3.0 support. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).
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RJ45 type cable. Refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information. Note: For additional LAN connections, please install an appropriate Ultra riser card on Slot SXB3A/3B/3C. Please refer to the AOC list posted at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/resources/aoc/aoc_compatibility_ultra.cfm for more information.
JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Ground Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LED The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pin 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pin 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections SMCI-Propietary Main Power Supply Units Two SMCI-proprietary main power supply units are located at PSU1 and PSU2. Connect appropriate power supply units to these two headers to provide adequate power to your system.
JBT1 5. FAN5 6. FAN6 PSU1 7. FAN7 PSU2 JSD2 JSD1 8. FAN8 JNVI2C1 GPU PWR1 P1_NVMe0 P1_NVMe1 9. Internal Speaker JHFI2 BIOS DESIGNED IN USA X11DPU-R LICENSE REV:1.00 BAR CODE IPMI CODE CPU1 CPU2 LEDPWR FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual T-SGPIO3 Header A Serial General Purpose Input/Output header (T-SGPIO3) is located on the motherboard. This header is used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane. See the table below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 4-pin BMC External I2C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect a cable to this header to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. See the table below for pin definitions.
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Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X11DPU-R has eight I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~3, I-SATA4~7) which are supported by the Intel C621 chipset. In addition, it also has six S-SATA 3.0 ports (S-SATA0~3, S-SATA4/ S-SATA5) that are supported by the Intel SCU. S-SATA4/S-SATA5 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual VROC RAID Key Header A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. Install a VROC RAID Key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below. Please refer to the layout below for the location of JRK1.
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C2), used for PCIe SMBus clock and data connections, provide hot-plug support via a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable installed. See the table below for pin definitions.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Onboard Power LED LEDPWR is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means that power is present on the motherboard. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 2.10 NVM Express Connections NVM Express Connections Four NVM Express ports are located on the motherboard. These NVM ports provide PCIe 3.0 x4 connections. P1_NVMe0 and P1_NVMe1 are supported by CPU1. P2_NVMe0 and P1_NVMe1 are supported by CPU2. The NVM Express ports provide high-speed low-latency connections directly from the CPU to NVMe Solid State (SSD) drives.
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.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.
2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http://www.supermicro.com memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 3.3 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.
3.4 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X11DPU-R motherboard supports up to 6TB of 3DS Load Reduced DIMM (3DS LRDIMM), 3DS Registered DIMM (3DS RDIMM), or up to 3TB of Load Registered DIMM (LRDIMM), with speeds of 2933*/2666/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz modules in 24 memory slots.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell? Note: We do not recommend that you update your BIOS if you are not experiencing a BIOS-related problem. If you need to update your BIOS, please follow the steps below to properly update your BIOS under UEFI Shell.
Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11DPU-R motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.
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 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11DPUR BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an incorrect DRAM frequency, or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Extended APIC (Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) Select Enable to use the extended APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Control) support to enhance power management. The options are Disable and Enable. AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State Use this feature to enable the autonomous core C-State control. The options are Dis- able and Enable. CPU C6 report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit • UPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit • UPI Pci-e Configuration Base/Size Degrade Precedence Select Topology Precedence to degrade features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedence to degrade topology if system options are in conflict.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual bank group of a DDR4 DRAM device, while hard Post Package Repair (hPPR) will take a longer time to provide permanent repair on a raw element. The options are Auto, Hard PPR, Soft PPR, and PPR Disabled.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS UEFI ARM Mirror Select Enable to support the UEFI-based address range mirroring with setup option. The options are Disable and Enable. Memory Rank Sparing Select Enable to enable memory-sparing support for memory ranks to improve memory performance.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual IIO Configuration IIO Configuration EV DFX Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a proces- sor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Port Max Payload Size Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCIe device to enhance system performance. The options are 128B, 256B, and Auto. P1_NVMe1 Link Speed Use this feature to select the link speed for the PCIe port.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual AOC-URN6-i2XT NVME3 (Available when the device is detected by the system) Link Speed This feature allows the user to select PCIe support for the device installed in the sys- tem. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Port Link Status PCI-E Port Link Max PCI-E Port Link Speed PCI-E Port Max Payload Size Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCIe device to enhance system performance. The options are 128B, 256B, and Auto.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual MCP0 (IIO PCIe Br4) This feature configures the PCIe port Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user. The options are x16 and Auto. MCP1 (IIO PCIe Br5) This feature configures the PCIe port Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port specified by the user.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS P2_NVMe1 Link Speed This feature allows the user to select PCIe support for the device installed in the sys- tem. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).. PCI-E Port Link Status PCI-E Port Link Max PCI-E Port Link Speed...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Interrupt Remapping Select Enable for Interrupt Remapping support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. PassThrough DMA Select Enable to use the Non-Isoch VT_D engine pass through DMA support. The options are Enable and Disable.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable the hot plug support for PCIe root ports 1A~1D. The op- tions are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack1 Intel®...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual AOC-URN6-i2XT NVME6 VMD (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel® Volume Management Device Technology for this device. The options are Disable and Enable. Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable the hot plug support for PCIe root ports 3A~3D.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable the hot plug support for PCIe root ports 2A~2D. The op- tions are Disable and Enable. VMD Config for PStack2 Intel®...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Server ME Configuration This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings. • Operational Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 • Current State •...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Hot Plug (SATA Port 0~ Port 7) Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable. Spin Up Device (SATA Port 0~ Port 7) On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this feature to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disable and Enable.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual SATA Device Type (SATA Port 0~ Port 7) Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS sSATA Device Type (sSATA Port 0~ Port 5) Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
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Super X11DPU-R 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.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS RSC-UMR-8 SLOT1 PCI-E x8 OPROM RSC-UMR-8 M.2_PCIe OPROM Select Disabled to deactivate the selected slot, Legacy to activate the slot in legacy mode, and EFI to activate the slot in EFI mode. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Onboard LAN Option ROM Type Select an option to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device specified by the user.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Ipv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE boot wait time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+"...
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 part specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
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Super X11DPU-R 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for the function keys and the key pad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400. Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Serial Redirection Port Use the feature to select the COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 and SOL. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. The settings below are displayed: Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits ACPI Settings...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SHA-1 PCR Bank Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SHA256 PCR Bank Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Input the Description This feature allows the user to input the description of the boot. Boot URI This feature allows the user to boot the system from a network connection. TLS Authenticate Configuration When this submenu is selected, the following features will be displayed: Server CA Configuration...
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS iSCSi Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following features.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-0000115D DIMM handle 0x0001 DIMM physical ID 0x0019 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None Capacity 252.4 GiB Firmware version 01.00.00.5127 Firmware API Version 01.11...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid Manufacturing date 18-37 Manufacturing location 0xA2 Memory type Logical Non-Volatile Device Memory bank label P0_Node0_Channel0_Dimm1 Data width label [b] Total width [b] Speed [MHz] 2666 Channel ID...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x0101 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00000B35 DIMM handle 0x0101 DIMM physical ID 0x0021 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMM ID 0x0011 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00000B34 DIMM handle 0x0011 DIMM physical ID 0x001B Manageability state [Manageable] Health state...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x0111 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-0000110C DIMM handle 0x0111 DIMM physical ID 0x0023 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMM ID 0x0021 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00000B2E DIMM handle 0x0021 DIMM physical ID 0x001D Manageability state [Manageable] Health state...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x0121 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-000010AE DIMM handle 0x0121 DIMM physical ID 0x0025 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P1-DIMMF2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid Manufacturing date 18-37 Manufacturing location 0xA2 Memory type Logical Non-Volatile Device Memory bank label...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMMs on socket 0x0001: DIMM ID 0x1001 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-0000111C DIMM handle 0x1001 DIMM physical ID 0x0029...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Subsystem vendor ID 0x8089 Subsystem device ID 0x97A Device locator P2-DIMMA2 Subsystem revision ID 0x18 Interface format code 0x0301 (Non-Energy Backed Byte Addressable) Manufacturing info valid Manufacturing date 18-37 Manufacturing location 0xA2 Memory type Logical Non-Volatile Device Memory bank label P1_Node0_Channel0_Dimm1 Data width label [b]...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Max average power budget [mW] 10000 Package sparing capable 1 Package sparing enabled 1 Package spares available 1 Configuration status [Valid] SKU violation ARS status [Completed] Overwrite DIMM status [Not started] Last shutdown time Fri Dec 21 17:29:23 UTC 2018...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x1101 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00001038 DIMM handle 0x1101 DIMM physical ID 0x0031 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMM ID 0x1011 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00000AA5 DIMM handle 0x1011 DIMM physical ID 0x002B Manageability state [Manageable] Health state...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x1111 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-000000E3A DIMM handle 0x1111 DIMM physical ID 0x0033 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMM ID 0x1021 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-0000118C DIMM handle 0x1021 DIMM physical ID 0x002D Manageability state [Manageable] Health state...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DIMM ID 0x1121 Press <Enter> and the following information regarding this DIMM will be displayed. View settings or select an action below. DIMM UID 8089-A2-1837-00000BB2 DIMM handle 0x1211 DIMM physical ID 0x0035 Manageability state [Manageable] Health state [Healthy] Health state reason None...
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Monitor health Current non-critical threshold status Controller temperature: within the non-critical threshold on all DIMMs. Media temperature: within the non-critical threshold on all DIMMs. Percentage remaining: within the non-critical threshold on all DIMMs. Modify non-critical thresholds Controller temperature [C] Use this feature to set controller temperature in Celsius.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Configure security Specify the security settings on ALL the DIMMs. State: [Disabled] [Disabled, Frozen] will be displayed after pressing the following feature, Frozen lock. Enable security Use this feature to enable security by entering a new passphrase. Press <Enter> to type in a new passphrase with at least one character.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Create goal config Use this submenu to create goal configuration of DIMM regions. Select the scope of the new region then set the desired sizes. Create goal config for: Use this feature to select target to create goal configuration. The options are Platform and Socket.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 0x00000101 Healthy Use this feature to display details for or modify selected namespace. View details for or modify selected namespace. UUID 66B9E696-0E38-47B3-81 5E-99FFAFC26A23 0x00000101 Name Press <Enter> to type in a name of namespace. Region 1 Health [Healthy] Mode [None] Block size [4096 B]...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Region ID This feature displays the region ID on which to create namespace. Mode Use this feature to set namespace mode. The options are None and Sector. The op- tion, None, is for raw access only. Set this feature to Sector to guarantee powerfail write...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Back to main menu Diagnostics Perform diagnostic tests on DIMMS. Choose diagnostics type: Quick diagnostics Select Enabled to perform quick diagnostics test. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DIMM ID 0x0001 Select Enabled to enable the diagnostics procedure for this DIMM. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual DIMM ID 0x0021 Select Enabled to enable the diagnostics procedure for this DIMM. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DIMM ID 0x0121 Select Enabled to enable the diagnostics procedure for this DIMM. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TestName: Config State: Ok Message: The platform configuration check succeeded. TestName: Security State: Ok Message: The security check succeeded. TestName: FW State: Ok Message: The firmware consistency and settings check succeeded. Back to main menu Preferences Use this submenu to display and/or modify user preferences.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Back to main menu Driver Health This submenu displays the health status of the drivers and controllers as detected by the system. The following information is displayed. Intel(R) DCPMM 1.0.0.3380 Driver Healthy Intel(R) DCPMM Controller Healthy...
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure the Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address 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., 172.31.0.1).
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS Setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot Use this feature to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Key Exchange Keys (KEK) Select Update to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select Append to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot mode select Use this feature to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. The default setting is DUAL. LEGACY to EFI support Use this feature to enable the EFI boot support.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 •...
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) process, which is performed each time the system is powered on, system errors may be detected. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with the bootup process.
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When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI 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.
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Super X11DPU-R 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.
Appendix B: Software B.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/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.
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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).
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When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please 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.
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injury might 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.
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Appendix C: 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.
Super X11DPU-R 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.
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.
1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com. 2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file [BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS...
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
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Super X11DPU-R User Manual 7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer to Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 9. 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 in Step 2. 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.
RAID settings. The E.3 section describes the use of journaling drive for the RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the lat- est updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 6. When the following screen displays, use the down arrow key to select Intel® VMD Technology and press <Enter> to enter the Intel® VMD Technology submenu. 7. When the Intel® VMD Technology submenu appears, it will display all the PCI slots that can be configured for VMD support on the screen.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual 13. Navigate to the Advanced tab. 14. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear showing that the feature "All Intel VMD Controllers"...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings 15. Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and configure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system. Note : A single Intel®...
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual E.2 Configuring RAID Settings Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu items, the following screen will appear. Please carefully follow the instructions listed in this section to configure RAID settings for your devices as desired.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Enter a Name for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the previous screen, use the arrow keys to select Name and press <Enter>, and the following screen will display. When the screen above displays, enter a unique name for the RAID volume.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Set the RAID Level for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, select RAID Level and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID level for the RAID volume that you've created.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Enabling RAID Spanned over VMD Controllers From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Enter RAID spanned over VMD Controllers and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter a desired setting for your RAID volume in the pop-up menu. The options are (not selected) and X (selected).
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Select Disks for the RAID Volumes From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Select Disk: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set the features one by one to X to select...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Set Strip Size for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Strip Size: and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. From the pop-up menu as shown above, select the desired RAID strip size for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Set the Capacity (GB) for the RAID Volume From the Create RAID Volume submenu, use the arrow keys to select Capacity (GB): and press <Enter>. The following screen will display. Enter the desired RAID capacity (in GB) in the pop-up menu to set the capacity for your...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Create Volumes To finalize your RAID volume configuration, select Create Volume from the Create RAID Volume submenu as shown on the screen below. After selecting Create Volume, press <Enter>. The following screen will appear and display RAID volumes as shown below.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Display RAID Volumes For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. To Display RAID VOLUME Information When the screen above appears, press <Enter>. The RAID VOLUME INFO menu will appear...
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Delete a RAID Volume On the RAID VOLUME INFO menu, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected. The following screen will appear to confirm if you want to delete the RAID Volume. Select Yes to delete the RAID Volume.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Reset the RAID Volume to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO submenu shown on the bottom screen of page 194, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks and press <Enter> as shown below.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings To Turn on the Disk Locator LED Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen displays, select a non-RAID physical disk to turn on the disk locator LED to locate a selected device.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Mark a RAID Volume as Spare Follow the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that you want the selected device to be used as a spare device. The options are Yes and No. Note: A spare disk is used for automatic RAID volume rebuilds when status of failed, missing, or at risk is detected on the array disk.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To Mark a RAID Volume as a Journaling Drive Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access the All Intel VMD Controllers menu. When the following screen appears, select a desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks for use as a journaling drive.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings When the following screen appears, select Yes to confirm that the selected device is to be used as a journaling drive. The options are Yes and No. Note: RAID Write Hole (RWH) is a condition associated with a power/drive-failure/crash while writing to a RAID5 volume.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual E.3 Use of Journaling Drive The following section describes the use of a journaling drive for the RAID5 volume, which is a parity-based RAID. Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in the E.1 section to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device has been set as a journaling drive (see pages and 201), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable. If no device has been set as a journaling drive, the options are Distributed PPL and Disable. Note 1: Partial parity logging (PPL) can be defined as the result of XOR calculation of old data and old parity.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Step 3. Set the feature, RWH Policy, to Journaling Drive. Press <Enter> and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below. RWH JD Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Appendix E: Configuring VROC RAID Settings Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press <Enter> to select the desired journaling drive from the option list of RWH JD. Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press <Enter>.
Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Appendix F Secure Boot Settings Secure boot is a feature of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. The F.1, F.2, and F.3 sections provide instructions on how to enable the secure boot features. The F.4 section states Key Management settings.
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.2 Secure Boot/ Secure Boot Mode/ CSM Support Features Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab as shown below. Use the arrow keys to select Secure Boot and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual F.3 Secure Boot Settings To have the secure boot support, be sure to follow the steps below (Step 1 ~ Step 4). Step 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard. Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed.
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Step 2. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Step 4. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings F.4 Key Management Settings The Key Management menu as shown below, which is available when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, allows the secure boot keys to be installed via the external device and be involved in the secure boot process.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Restore Factory Keys Select and press Yes to restore factory default secure boot keys and key variables. Also, it will reset the system to the User mode. The options are Yes and No. Reset To Setup Mode (available when the System Mode is in User ...
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Export Secure Boot variables Use this feature to export NVRAM content of secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. Enroll Efi Image This feature is to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into the Authorized Signature Data- base (DB) and to allow the image to run in the secure boot mode.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB (available when the system is not in Device Guard Ready) Select and press Yes to remove Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the DB. The options are Yes and No. Restore DB defaults ...
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings *Refer to the following settings for keys and signatures related to secure boot. Platform Key (PK) The Platform Key (PK), which is pre-installed in firmware during manufacturing, provides full control of the secure boot key hierarchy. The options are Details, Export, Update, and Delete.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Export: Use the arrow keys to select Export. It is to save the current PKs to a FAT for- matted USB flash drive. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Note: Refer to the right panel of the screen for the file formats accepted.
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Update: Use the arrow keys to select Update. It is to load the factory defaults or load PKs from a file on the external device. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load PKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>.
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive that contains the desired file.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to clear the current PKs and reset the system to the Setup mode.
Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Key Exchange Key The Key Exchange Key (KEK), which is held by the operating system vendor, can be updated by the holder of the PK and be used by secure boot to protect access to signa- tures databases.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. To load the factory defaults, navigate to Yes and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. To load KEKs from a file on the external device, navigate to No and press <Enter>. Refer...
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Delete: Use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter>. Navigate to Yes and press <Enter> to clear the current KEKs. Navigate to No and press <Enter> to delete only one certificate from the key database.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Authorized Signatures Authorized Signature Database (DB) contains authorized signing certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Signatures. Select Export to save the cur- rent DB to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings Forbidden Signatures Forbidden Signature Database (DBX), which is the inverse of DB, contains forbidden certificates and digital signatures. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Forbidden Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBX to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
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Super X11DPU-R User's Manual Authorized TimeStamps Authorized Timestamp Database (DBT) is used to issue and check signed time stamp certificates. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of Authorized Timestamps. Select Export to save the cur- rent DBT to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
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Appendix F: Secure Boot Settings OsRecovery Signatures OsRecovery Signatures Database (DBR) contains secure boot authorized recovery vari- ables. The options are Details, Export, Update, Append, and Delete. Select Details to display detailed information of OsRecovery Signatures. Select Export to save the current DBR to a FAT formatted USB flash drive.
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