MNL 1778

X11SSH-F
X11SSH-LN4F
USER MANUAL
Revision 1.1
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users.
It provides information for the installation and use of the X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard.
About This Motherboard

The Super X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard supports an Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6/v5, 7th/6th
Gen Core i3, Pentium, or Celeron processor in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With support of
the Intel C236 chipset, DDR4 2400MHz memory, SATA 3.0, M.2 NGFF, and Trusted Platform
Module (TPM), this motherboard offers a cost-effective long-life-cycle solution, optimized
for embedded storage and cloud-computing platforms. Please note that this motherboard is
intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory
updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.
Conventions Used in the Manual

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent
damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage

or personal injury.
Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to

relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or provides infor-

mation for correct system setup.
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X11SSH-F/-LN4F User Manual
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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist................................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference................................................................................................................12
Quick Reference Table.......................................................................................................13
Motherboard Features........................................................................................................15
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview........................................................................................19
1.3 Special Features.................................................................................................................19
Recovery from AC Power Loss..........................................................................................19
1.4 System Health Monitoring...................................................................................................20
Onboard Voltage Monitors.................................................................................................20
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control........................................................................20
Environmental Temperature Control..................................................................................20
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................20
1.5 ACPI Features.....................................................................................................................20
1.6 Power Supply......................................................................................................................21
1.7 Serial Port............................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices......................................................................................................22
Precautions........................................................................................................................22
Unpacking..........................................................................................................................22
2.2 Motherboard Installation......................................................................................................23
Tools Needed.....................................................................................................................23
Location of Mounting Holes...............................................................................................23
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................24
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation....................................................................................25
Installing the LGA1151 Processor......................................................................................25
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan......................................................................28
Removing the Active Heatsink...........................................................................................30
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink....................................................................................31
Removing the Passive Heatsink........................................................................................32
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2.4 Memory Support and Installation........................................................................................33

Memory Support.................................................................................................................33
DIMM Module Population Configuration............................................................................33
DIMM Module Population Sequence.................................................................................34
DIMM Installation...............................................................................................................35
DIMM Removal..................................................................................................................35
2.5 Rear I/O Ports.....................................................................................................................36
2.6 Front Control Panel.............................................................................................................41
2.7 Connectors..........................................................................................................................46
Power Connections............................................................................................................46
Headers..............................................................................................................................48
2.8 Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................58
How Jumpers Work............................................................................................................58
2.9 LED Indicators.....................................................................................................................63
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures...............................................................................................67
Before Power On...............................................................................................................67
No Power...........................................................................................................................67
No Video............................................................................................................................68
System Boot Failure ........................................................................................................68
Memory Errors...................................................................................................................68
Losing the System's Setup Configuration..........................................................................69
When the System Becomes Unstable...............................................................................69
3.2 Technical Support Procedures............................................................................................71
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................................72
3.4 Battery Removal and Installation........................................................................................73
Battery Removal.................................................................................................................73
Proper Battery Disposal.....................................................................................................73
Battery Installation..............................................................................................................73
3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................................74
Chapter 4 BIOS
4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................75
Starting the Setup Utility....................................................................................................75
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4.2 Main Setup..........................................................................................................................76
How To Change the Configuration Data............................................................................76
4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations..........................................................................................78
4.4 Event Logs.........................................................................................................................100
4.5 IPMI...................................................................................................................................101
4.6 Security..............................................................................................................................104
4.7 Boot Settings.....................................................................................................................106
4.8 Save & Exit........................................................................................................................108
Appendix A BIOS Codes
Appendix B Software Installation
B.1 Installing Software Programs............................................................................................ 111
B.2 SuperDoctor® 5..................................................................................................................112
Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements
Battery Handling...............................................................................................................113
Product Disposal..............................................................................................................115
Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery
Appendix E Dual Boot Block
BIOS Boot Block..............................................................................................................120
BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence .......................................................................120
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro
boards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
Several important parts that are included with the motherboard are listed below. If anything
listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
1.1 Checklist
Main Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity
Supermicro Motherboard X11SSH-F/-LN4F 1
SATA Cables CBL-0044L 6
I/O Shield MCP-260-00042-0N 1
Quick Reference Guide MNL-1778-QRG 1
Important Links
For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: http://www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver/
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com
This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website
for possible updates to the manual revision level.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Figure 1-1. X11SSH-F Motherboard Image
Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision
available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may
or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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Figure 1-2. X11SSH-LN4F Motherboard Image
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Figure 1-3. X11SSH-F/-LN4F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x8in x16

PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x4in x8
CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Designed in the USA
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
Differences between X11SSH-F/-LN4F

X11SSH-F X11SSH-LN4F
LAN3/LAN4 No Yes
LAN3/LAN4 LINK ACK No Yes
JPL3/JPL4 No Yes
Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.
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Quick Reference
LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN

JUIDB1
VGA LAN4 LAN3 USB0/1 COM1
LE1 USB6/7
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0)
J7 J7 J8 J8
JOH1
JOH1 FAN4
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
LEDBMC BAR CODE
COM2
JPG1 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x8in x16
JPWR2 JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JBR1 JPL4 JPL2 JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPL1
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
JPB1 JPME2 MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
JI2C1 JI2C2
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JPWR1
JD1
JD1
SP1 SP1
JIPMB1
JIPMB1
BT1
USB2/3 USB 2/3
BT1 J23
J23
CPU
JBT1
LE3 LE3
JBT1
JL1
JL1
Intel PCH
I-SGPIO2
JTPM1
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
USB10
I-SGPIO1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1 JWD1 DIMMA1
I-SATA7
I-SATA7 JSD2 JSTBY1

USB 10
DIMMA2
I-SATA6
I-SATA6 DIMMB1
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JSD1
JWD1
USB 8/9
DIMMB2
I-SATA5
I-SATA5 JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

LEDPWR JPI2C1
JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA4
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
I-SATA2 FANA FAN3
I-SATA1 USB4/5 FAN2FAN1

JF1 FAN3
I-SATA0 USB8/9 FANA
Notes:
• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel con-
nections.
• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.
• Jumpers/components not indicated are for testing only.

• When LEDPWR (Onboard Power LED indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the
power cable before installing or removing any components.
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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting
J7 LAN4 LINK ACK (-LN4F only) Off (Disabled)
J8 LAN3 LINK ACK (-LN4F only) Off (Disabled)
JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2
JI C1/JI C2
2 2
SMB to PCI Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1-JPL4 LAN1-LAN4 Enable (LAN3/LAN4: for -LN4F only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)
LED Description Status

LE1 Rear UID LED Blue: On; Unit identified
LE3 PCI-E 3.0 M.2 LED Green: Blinking; Active
LEDBMC BMC Heartbeat LED Green: Blinking; BMC normal
LEDPWR Onboard Power LED Green: Solid on; Power on
Connector Description
BT1 Onboard Battery
COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Port Headers
FAN1-FAN4, FANA System/CPU Fan Headers
I-SATA0-I-SATA7 SATA 3.0 Connectors via Intel PCH (6Gb/s)
I-SGPIO 1/2 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Connection Headers 1/2
IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI Gigabit (RJ45) Port
J23 M.2 Socket
JD1 Speaker/Power LED Indicator
JF1 Front Control Panel Header
JIPMB1 4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JOH1 Overheat LED Indicator
JPI C1
2
Power I2C System Management Bus (Power SMB) Header
JPWR1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)
JPWR2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Required)
JSD1/JSD2 SATA Disk-On-Module (DOM) Power Connectors
JSTBY1 Wake-On-LAN Enable Header
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
JUIDB1 UID (Unit Identifier) Switch
Note: Table is continued on the next page.
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Connector Description
LAN1-LAN4 Gigabit (RJ45) LAN Ports (LAN3/LAN4: for -LN4F only)
PCI-E (PCH) Slot 4 PCI-Express 3.0 x4in x8 Slot
PCI-E (CPU) Slot 5 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Slot
PCI-E (CPU) Slot 6 PCI-Express 3.0 x8in x16 Slot
SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer
USB 0/1 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports
USB 2/3, USB 4/5 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers
USB 6/7 Back Panel USB 3.0 Ports
USB 8/9 Front Accessible USB 3.0 Header
USB 10 USB 3.0 Type-A Header
VGA Back Panel VGA Port
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Motherboard Features
CPU
• Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6/v5 and 7th/6th Gen Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket.
80W max TDP.
Memory
• Four (4) 288-pin DIMM slots support up to 64 GB of SDRAM 72-bit DDR4 unbuffered ECC 2400/2133/1866/1600/1333MHz
memory.
DIMM Size
• 16GB, 8GB, and 4GB, up to 64GB 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® PCH C236
Expansion Slots
• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x4 in x8 slot (PCH Slot 4)
• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot (CPU Slot 5)
• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x8 in x16 slot (CPU Slot 6)
• One (1) M.2 Mini PCI Express 3.0 x2 connector
Network
• Dual Gbe LAN ports (2x i210) for LAN1/LAN2
• Quad Gbe LAN ports (4x i210) for LAN1-LAN4 (X11SSH-LN4F)
• One (1) Dedicated IPMI LAN located on the rear I/O panel
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
• ASpeed 2400 Baseboard Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0
Graphics
• Graphics controller via ASpeed AST2400 BMC
I/O Devices
• One (1) front accessible serial port header (COM2)
• Serial (COM) Port
• One (1) serial port on the rear I/O panel (COM1)
• Eight (8) SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA0-ISATA7)
• SATA 3.0
• Two (2) SuperDOM connectors (I-SATA0 & I-SATA1)
• RAID (PCH) • RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
• Video (VGA) Port • One (1) VGA connection on the rear I/O panel
Note: The table above is continued on the next page.
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Peripheral Devices
• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1)
• Two (2) front accessible USB 2.0 headers (USB 2/3, USB 4/5)
• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 6/7)
• One (1) front accessible USB 3.0 header (USB 8/9)
• One (1) Type-A USB 3.0 header (USB 10)
BIOS
• 128Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS
• ACPI 4.0, SPI dual/quad speed support, riser-card auto detection support, Dual Boot_Block support, BIOS rescue hot-key,
DMI 3.0, and SMBIOS 2.7 or later
Power Management
• Main switch override mechanism
• Power-on mode for AC power recovery
• ACPI power management
• Keyboard Wakeup from Soft-Off
• CPU Fan auto-off in sleep mode
• Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
• Server Platform Service
System Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +1.0V, +3.3V, +5V,-12V, +12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, HT, Memory, PCH
temperature, system temperature, and memory temperature
• CPU/system overheat LED and control
• CPU Thermal Trip support
• CPU 3-phase switching voltage regulator
• Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support
Fan Control
• Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin fan speed control via IPMI interface
• Fan speed control
System Management
• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 2.0 support
• Intel® Node Manager
• IPMI View
• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI
• Chassis intrusion header and detection
• Power supply monitoring
Note: The table above is continued on the next page.
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LED Indicators
• Power/suspend-state indicator LED
• UID/Remote UID LED
• Fan failed LED
• HDD activity LED
• CPU/system overheat LED
• LAN activiity LED
Other
• RoHS
Dimensions
• Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6") (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm)
Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and
heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas-
sis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing.
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/.
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Figure 1-4.
System Block Diagram
IMVP 8
3 PHASE
2 PHASE #B-2
for Vcore #B-1
GT
80W #A-2
PCI-E X8 Gen3
#A-1
SLOT6 PCIe3.0 x8 (x16) #8-15
PCI-E X8 Gen3 Skt-H4
DDRIV
SLOT5 PCIe3.0 x8 #0-7 LGA1151
2133
DMI3
DMI3 x4
PCI-E X1 Gen3
LAN 4 #4
RJ45
I210
X11SSH-F
PCI-E X1 Gen3
LAN 3 PCI-E X4 Gen3
RJ45
I210
#3
PCIe3.0 x4 (x8) SLOT4
X11SSH-LN4F
PCI-E X1 Gen3
LAN 2 PCI-E X2 Gen3
RJ45
I210
#2
#5/6 M.2 SSD
PCI-E X1 Gen3
RJ45
LAN 1 #1 #7
I210 PCH #4
#5
#6
#3
#5 #2
#4 #1
#3 #0
#2
#1
RMII/NCSI
USB 3.0 6.0 Gb/S
SATA
USB
LAN5 RGRMII
RJ45 RTL8211E-VB-CG
PCI-E X1 Gen2
#6
DDR3 #7 #5
#4
SPI BMC USB 2.0
#14 USB2.0 #1
#2
#3
BMC Boot Flash AST2400 USB 2.0

SPI
USB
LPC
SPI
TPM HEADER MUX

COM1 COM2 Debug Card
VGA CONN Connector Header SPI
SYSTEM POWER
Temp Sensor BIOS
EMC1402-1 *2 at diff SMBUS
FRONT PANEL FAN SPEED
CTRL
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on
your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your moth-
erboard.
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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E3-1200 v6/v5 series processors (Socket
LGA 1151) and the Intel C236 PCH, the X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard offers maximum I/O
expandability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and
is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing
platforms.
The Intel E3-1200 v6/v5 and PCH C236 platform supports the following features:
• ACPI Power Management Logic Support, Rev. 4.0a
• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Power Monitoring/Power Control, Turbo Time Parameter
(TAU), and Platform Power Control
• Configurable TDP (cTDP) and Lower-Power Mode

• Adaptive Thermal Management/Monitoring
• PCI-E 3.0, SATA 3.0 w/transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s, xHCI USB w/SuperSpeed 3.0
• System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0
• Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH)
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d)
1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard.
The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health
monitoring.
Recovery from AC Power Loss

The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond
when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to
remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or
for it to automatically return to the power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section
for this setting. The default setting is Last State.
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1.4 System Health Monitoring

This motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that
supports system health monitoring.
Onboard Voltage Monitors

An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and
battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error
message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the
sensitivity of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The system health monitor chip can check the RPM status of a cooling fan. The CPU and
chassis fans are controlled by BIOS Thermal Management through the back panel.
Environmental Temperature Control

System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors
and the system in real time via the IPMI interface. Whenever the temperature of the CPU or
the system exceeds a user-defined threshold, system/CPU cooling fans will be turned on to
prevent the CPU or the system from overheating
Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate air-
flow to your system.
System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5® in the Windows OS or in the Linux
environment. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example,
you can configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature,
CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.
1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines
a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power
management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating
system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off
peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
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In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a

generic system event mechanism for 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
Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2012 Operating Systems.
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.
The X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although
most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are
inadequate. In addition, One 12V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate
power supply to the system.
Warning: To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, be sure to use a
power supply that contains a 24-pin and an 8-pin power connector. Be sure to connect
the power supplies to the 24-pin power connector (JPWR1), and the 8-pin power con-
nector (JPWR2) on the motherboard. Failure in doing so may void the manufacturer
warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power
supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information,
please refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy
power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer
from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid
problems caused by power surges.
1.7 Serial Port

The X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard supports two serial communication connections. COM
Ports 1 and 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 K, or
1 Mb/s, which support high-speed serial communication devices.115.2 Kbps as well as an
advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed
modems.
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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your
motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally
sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory
modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure that your chassis provides excellent conductivity be-
tween the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
• Use only the correct type of CMOS onboard battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do
not install the CMOS battery upside down, which may result in a possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking
the motherboard, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.
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Chapter 2: Installation
2.2 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure
that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match.
Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are
highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that
the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Philips Philips Screws Standoffs (7)

Screwdriver (7) Only if Needed
(1)
Tools Needed
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
Location of Mounting Holes

Note: 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.
2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary
measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard to
the chassis.
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Installing the Motherboard

1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis.
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.
4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.
5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard
components.
6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting hole on
the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
7. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.
8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.
Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or components might
look different from those shown in this manual.
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2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label
area of the fan.
Important:
• Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or
changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the
CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-directional
heatsink only.
• Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink.
• When receiving a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic
CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your
retailer immediately.
• Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.
Installing the LGA1151 Processor

1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its
locking position.
Load Plate
Load Lever
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2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap.
3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the
South center edge of the CPU.
North Center Edge
South Center Edge
4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once it is
aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on
the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically).
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5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid
damaging the CPU or the socket.
6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that
the CPU is properly installed.
7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.
CPU properly
installed
Load lever locked into

place
Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction. Make sure that
it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't
close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load
plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
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Installing an Active CPU

Heatsink with Fan
1. Locate the CPU fan power connector on
Thermal Grease
the motherboard.
2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink

fan wires are closest to the CPU fan
power connector and are not interfering
with other components.
Heatsink 2
3. Inspect the CPU fan wires to make sure Fins
they are routed through the bottom of the
heatsink.
4. Remove the thin layer of the protective 4

3
film from the heatsink.
Important: CPU overheating may oc- 1

cur if the protective film is not removed
from the heatsink.
5. Apply the proper amount of thermal

grease on the CPU.
Note: If your heatsink came with a ther-

mal pad, please ignore this step.
Recommended Supermicro heatsink:

6. If necessary, rearrange the wires to SNK-P0046A4 or SNK-P0051AP4
make sure that the wires are not pinched active heatsink
between the heatsink and the CPU. Also, (2U+ or 4U chassis)
make sure to keep clearance between the
fan wires and the fins of the heatsink.
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7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with

the mounting holes on the motherboard.
Gently push the pairs of diagonal
fasteners (#1 and #2, then #3 and #4)
into the mounting holes until you hear
a click. Also, make sure to orient each
fastener so that the narrow end of the
groove is pointing outward.
8. Repeat step 7 to insert all four heatsink

fasteners into the mounting holes.
9. Once all four fasteners are securely

inserted into the mounting holes, and
the heatsink is properly installed on the
motherboard, connect the heatsink fan
wires to the CPU fan connector.
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Removing the Active Heatsink

Note: We do not recommend that
the CPU or the heatsink be removed.
However, if you do need to remove the
heatsink, please follow the instructions
below to remove the heatsink and to
prevent damage done to the CPU or
other components.
Unplug the
PWR cord
1. Unplug the power cord from the power
supply.
2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from

the CPU fan header.
3. Use your finger tips to gently press on the

fastener cap and turn it counterclockwise
to make a 1/4 (900) turn, and pull the
fastener upward to loosen it.
4. Repeat step 3 to loosen all fasteners from

the mounting holes.
Pull Up
5. With all fasteners loosened, remove the
heatsink from the CPU.
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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

1. Do not apply thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has
already been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with
those on the motherboard and the underlying heatsink bracket.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (the #1 and #2 screws in the figure below) until just snug.
To avoid possible damage to the CPU, do not over tighten the screws.
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Screw#2
Screw#1
Motherboard
Mounting Holes
Heatsink Bracket
Recommended Supermicro heatsink:

SNK-P0046P passive heatsink
(1U chassis)
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Removing the Passive Heatsink

Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if
you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove
the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.
1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the
figure below.
2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force)
3. Once the CPU is loosened, remove the CPU from the CPU socket.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing any thermal grease. Reapply
the proper amount of fresh thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling the CPU
and the heatsink.
Loosen screws in sequence as

shown.
Screw#4
Screw#1
Screw#2
Motherboard
Screw#3
Heatsink Bracket
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2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.
Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre-
vent any possible damage.
Memory Support
The X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard supports up to 64GB of unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 ECC
2400/2133/1866/1600/1333MHz memory in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM slots
with memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will
improve memory performance.
DIMM Module Population Configuration

For optimal memory performance, follow the table below when populating memory.
Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules

CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules
CPU DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2
Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance

Number of Memory Population Configuration Table
DIMMs (For memory to work properly, please follow the instructions below.)
2 DIMMs DIMMB2/DIMMA2
4 DIMMs DIMMB2/DIMMA2, DIMMB1/DIMMA1
Memory Module Population
DIMM Slots DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per Layer FW Base Supported
per Channel (MHz) DIMM Count Voltage
Unbuffered 2400, 2133,

2 DDR4 ECC 1866, 1600, SR, DR 6 SPS 1.2V1
1333
Memory Module Population

Max Memory 4GB DRAM 8GB DRAM
Possible Technology Technology
Single Rank 16GB 32GB

UDIMM (4x 4GB DIMMs) (4x 8GB DIMMs)
Dual Rank 32GB 64GB

UDIMMs (4x 8GB DIMMs) (4x 16GB DIMMs)
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DIMM Module Population Sequence

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order:
DIMMB2, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMA1.
• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size and speed.
• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the
slowest DIMM.
• The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (1 or 3 modules installed). However,

for best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs to activate memory interleav-
ing.
Towards the CPU

DIMMA1
DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)
DIMMB1
DIMMB2 (Blue Slot)
Towards the edge of the motherboard
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
DIMMA1 DIMMB2
DIMMA2 DIMMB1
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DIMM Installation LE1

JUIDB1
VGA
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7

(3.0)
USB 0/1
COM 1
J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE


the memory slots, starting with DIMMB2
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1
(Channel B, Slot 2, blue slot). For best

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
performance, please use the memory
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
modules of the same type and speed in USB 2/3
the same bank.

BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
2. Push the release tabs outwards on both
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR
JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the

receptive point on the memory slot.
4. Align the notches on both ends of the

module against the receptive points on the
ends of the slot.
5. Use two thumbs together to press the

notches on both ends of the module Notches
straight down into the slot until the module

snaps into place.
6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions

to secure the DIMM module into the slot.
Release Tabs
DIMM Removal
Press both release tabs on the ends of the
DIMM module to unlock it. Once the DIMM Press both
notches straight
module is loosened, remove it from the down into the
memory slot.
memory slot.
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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.
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE


JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR
JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
Figure 2-2. I/O Port Locations and Definitions
2
9 10
1 3 6 7 8 11 12
Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description # Description
1. COM1 Port 5 USB7 (3.0) 9 LAN3 (-LN4F only)
2. IPMI LAN 6 USB6 (3.0) 10 LAN4 (-LN4F only)
3 USB1 7 LAN1 11 VGA
4 USB0 8 LAN2 12 UID Switch
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VGA Port
A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the motherboard
layout below for the location.
Serial Ports
Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on
the I/O back panel. COM2 is located next to COM1. See the table below for pin definitions.
COM Port
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 N/A
1 2
VGA COM 1
1. VGA Port
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
2. COM1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC
BAR CODE
IPMI_LAN
COM2 3
3. COM2
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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LAN Ports
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel on the
motherboard. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above USB 0/1 ports on the back
panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for
LAN LED information.
Note: The -LN4F board contains two additional Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN3 and
LAN4) on top of LAN1 and LAN2, respectively.
LAN Ports 1-4 IPMI_LAN

Pin Definition Pin Definition
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 TD0- 11 P3V3_Dual 9 19 GND

2 TD0+ 12 Act LED (Yellow) Act LED
10 TD0+ 20
Link 1000 LED (Yellow)
3 TD1- 13
(Amber) Link 100 LED
11 TD0- 21
Link 100 LED (Green)
4 TD1+ 14
(Green) Link 1000 LED
12 TD1+ 22
5 TD2- 15 GND (Amber)
6 TD2+ 16 GND 13 TD1- 23 SGND
7 TD3- 17 GND 14 TD2+ 24 SGND
8 TD3+ 18 GND 15 TD2- 25 SGND
9 COMMCT 16 TD3+ 26 SGND
10 GND 17 TD3-
18 GND
2 1 3
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8
1. LAN1
JOH1
2. LAN2
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
3. IPMI_LAN
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB 0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (USB 6/7) located on the
I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and
USB4/5) and one front access USB 3.0 header (USB8/9). The USB10 header is USB Type
A 3.0. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not
included).
Back Panel USB 0/1 (2.0)

Pin Definitions
1 +5V 5 +5V
2 USB_N 6 USB_N
3 USB_P 7 USB_P
4 Ground 8 Ground
Front Panel USB 2/3, 4/5 (2.0)

Pin Definitions
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 USB_N 4 USB_N
5 USB_P 6 USB_P
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 Key 10 NC
Back Panel USB 6/7 (3.0)

Pin Definitions
A1 VBUS B1 Power
A2 D- B2 USB_N
A3 D+ B3 USB_P
A4 GND B4 GND
A5 Stda_SSRX- B5 USB3_RN
A6 Stda_SSRX+ B6 USB3_RP
A7 GND B7 GND
A8 Stda_SSTX- B8 USB3_TN
A9 Stda_SSTX+ B9 USB3_TP
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Front Panel USB 8/9 (3.0)

Pin Definitions
1 VBUS 19 Power
2 Stda_SSRX- 18 USB3_RN
3 Stda_SSRX+ 17 USB3_RP
4 GND 16 GND
5 Stda_SSTX- 15 USB3_TN
6 Stda_SSTX+ 14 USB3_TP
7 GND 13 GND
8 D- 12 USB_N
9 D+ 11 USB_P
10 x
Type A USB 10 (3.0)

Pin Definitions
1 VBUS 5 SSRX-
2 USB_N 6 SSRX+
3 USB_P 7 GND
4 Ground 8 SSTX-
9 SSTX+
4 1
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4
1. USB0/1
JUIDB1 LAN 1/3
(3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
2. USB2/3
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
3. USB4/5
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
4. USB6/7
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
5. USB8/9
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
6. USB10
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
2 USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
6
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
5
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
3
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
40
2.6 Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a
control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use
with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel
buttons and LED indicators.
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE

JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
Figure 2-3. JF1 Header Pins
1 2
Power Button PWR Ground
Reset Button Reset Ground
3.3 V Power Fail LED

Red+ Blue+
(Blue LED Cathode) (OH/Fan Fail)
3.3V Stby NIC2 Activity LED
ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stby HDD LED
3.3V FP PWRLED
X X
NMI Ground
19 20
41
Power Button
The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both
pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend
button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system
is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer. Refer to the table below for
pin definitions.
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
1 Signal
2 Ground
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. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Reset Button
Pin# Definition
3 Reset
4 Ground
1 2
1 Power Button PWR Ground 1. PWR Button
2 Reset Button Reset Ground 2. Reset Button

Red+ Blue+
3.3V FP PWRLED
X X
NMI Ground
19 20
42
Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below
for pin definitions.
Power Fail LED
Pin# Definition
5 3.3V
6 PWR Supply Fail
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan
Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure. Refer
to the tables below for pin definitions.
OH/Fan Fail Indicator OH/Fan Fail LED

Status Pin Definitions (JF1)
State Definition Pin# Definition
Off Normal 7 Blue LED
On Overheat 8 OH/Fan Fail LED
Flashing Fan Fail
1 2
Power Button PWR Ground 1. PWR Fail LED
Reset Button Reset Ground 2. OH/FAN FAIL
3.3 V Power Fail LED 1
Red+ Blue+
2
3.3V FP PWRLED
X X
NMI Ground
19 20
43
NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)
The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11
and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC
LED cables here to display network activity. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
LAN1/LAN2 LED
Pin# Definition
9 3.3V Stby
10 NIC 2 Activity LED
11 3.3V Stby
12 NIC 1 Activity LED
HDD LED/UID Switch

The HDD LED/UID Switch connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to
pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Attach a cable to pin 13 to use UID switch. Refer
to the table below for pin definitions.
HDD LED
Pin# Definition
13 3.3V Stdby/UID_SW
14 HDD Active
1 2
1. NIC2 LED
2. NIC1 LED
Reset Button Reset Ground
3. HDD/UID
Red+ Blue+
3.3V Stby NIC2 Activity LED 1
3.3V Stby NIC1 Activity LED 2
ID_UID_SW/3.3V Stby HDD LED 3
3.3V FP PWRLED
X X
NMI Ground
19 20
44
Power LED
The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below
Power LED
Pin# Definition
15 3.3V
16 PWR LED
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# Definition
19 Control
20 Ground
1 2
1. PWR LED
Reset Button Reset

2. NMI Button
Ground

Red+ Blue+
3.3V FP PWRLED 1
X X
NMI Ground
2
19 20
45
2.7 Connectors
Power Connections
Main ATX Power Supply Connector

The primary power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification.
You must also connect the 8-pin (JPWR2) processor power connector to your power supply.
ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
Required Connection
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8 1. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
1
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
46
Secondary Power Connector

JPWR2 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the
processor(s).
+12V 8-pin Power

Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1-4 Ground
5-8 +12V
Required Connection
Important: To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, be sure to connect

the 24-pin ATX PWR and the 8-pin PWR connectors to the power supply. Failure to
do so may void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8
1. 8-Pin PWR
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
1
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
47
Headers
Fan Headers
The X11SSH-F/-LN4F has five fan headers (FAN1-FAN4, FANA). All these 4-pin fans headers
are backward-compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is
available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. Refer to the
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 2.5A/+12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM_Control
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4
1. FANA
JUIDB1 LAN 1/3
(3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
5
FAN4
2. FAN1
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
3. FAN2
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
4. FAN3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
5. FAN4
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
1 4 3 2
48
Power LED/Speaker
Pins 1-3 of JD1 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. Please
note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are used with an external speaker. If you wish to
use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a cap. Refer to the tables below
PWR LED Connector Speaker Connector

Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
Pin Setting Definition Pin Setting Definition
1 JD1_PIN1 4 P5V
2 FP_PWR_LED 5 Key
3 FP_PWR_LED 6 R_SPKPIN_N
7 R_SPKPIN
1. Speaker Header
VGA COM 1
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
49
SGPIO Headers
Two I-SGPIO (Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the
motherboard. They support onboard I-SATA 3.0 ports. Refer to the tables below for pin
definitions.
I-SGPIO 1/2 SGPIO Header

Pin Definitions
I-SGPIO1 Ports 0-3 Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
I-SGPIO2 Ports 4-7 1 NC 2 NC
3 GND 4 Data
5 Load 6 GND
7 Clock 8 NC
NC = No Connection
Disk-On-Module Power Connector

Two power connectors for SATA DOM (Disk-On-Module) devices are located at JSD1/JSD2.
Connect appropriate cables here to provide power support for your Serial Link DOM devices.
DOM Power
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 5V
2 Ground
3 Ground
VGA COM 1
LE1
1. I-SGPIO1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC
BAR CODE
IPMI_LAN
COM2 2. I-SGPIO2
3. JSD1
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
4. JSD2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
2
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
4
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
3
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR
JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
50
TPM/Port 80 Header
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support
and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security.
Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Definitions
1 LCLK 2 GND
3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>
5 LRESET# 6 +5V
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 +3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK 14 SMB_DAT
15 +3V Stdby 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 CLKRUN#
19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ#
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8 1. TPM Header
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
1
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
51
Standby Power
The Wake-On-LAN (WOL) header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. Refer to the
Wake-On-LAN
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up
Internal Speaker/Buzzer
The Internal Speaker (SP1) can be used to provide audible notifications using various beep
codes. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the location
of the internal buzzer.
Internal Buzzer
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Pos (+) Beep In
2 Neg (-) Alarm Speaker
VGA COM 1
1. Standby Power
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
2. Internal Speaker
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
USB 8/9 (3.0)

JWD1
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
52
Power SMB (I2C) Header

The Power System Management Bus (I2C) connector (JPI2C1) monitors the power supply,
fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Power SMB Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Clock
2 Data
3 PMBUS_Alert
4 Ground
5 +3.3V
4-pin BMC External I2C Header

A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate
cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin
definitions.
External I2C Header

Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Data
2 GND
3 Clock
4 NC
VGA COM 1
1. Power SMB Header

LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
2. BMC External Header

FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
2
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR
1
JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
53
Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header

The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis
overheating and fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs. Refer to the tables
below for pin definitions.
Overheat LED Header Overheat LED

Status Pin Definitions
State Definition Pin# Definition
Solid Overheat 1 5vDC
Blinking Fan Fail 2 OH Active
Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable
from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to
the table below for pin definitions.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground
VGA COM 1
1. Overheat/Fan Fail LED

LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
Header
FAN4
BMC
IPMI_LAN
1
LED BMC COM2
BAR CODE
2. Chassis Intrusion
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
2
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
54
SATA Ports
Eight SATA 3.0 connectors are located on the X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard, supported by
the Intel C236 PCH chip. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide
serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. Refer to
the tables below for pin definitions.
Note 1: I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 are Supermicro SuperDOMs. These are yellow SATA-
DOM connectors with power pins built in and do not require separate external power
cables. These connectors are backward-compatible with non-Supermicro SATADOMs
that require an external power supply.
Note 2: For more information on the SATA HostRAID configuration, please refer to the
Intel SATA HostRAID user's guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.
X11SSH-F/-LN4F SATA 3.0 Connector SATA 3.0 Port

Types Pin Definitions
Port # Connection Type Pin# Signal
SATA 3.0/6 Gb/s 1 Ground
I-SATA0-1
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 2 SATA_TXP
(Two)
SuperDOM connectors 3 SATA_TXN
I-SATA2-7 SATA 3.0/6 Gb/s 4 Ground
(Six) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
5 SATA_RXN
Supported by Intel C236 PCH-Exp.
6 SATA_RXP
7 Ground
VGA COM 1
1. I-SATA0
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
2. I-SATA1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
3. I-SATA2
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
4. I-SATA3
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
5. I-SATA4
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
6. I-SATA5
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
7. I-SATA6
USB 2/3
8. I-SATA7
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
8 I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
7 2 USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
6
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
5
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
1
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
4
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
55
M.2 Slot
The X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard contains one M.2 socket at J23. M.2 was formerly Next
Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCI-E and mSATA. M.2 allows for
a greater variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 socket
on the X11SSH-F/-LN4F motherboard supports PCI-E 3.0 x2 M.2 cards in the 22x80mm
form factor.
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8 1. M.2 Socket
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
1
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator

A rear Unit Identifier (UID) switch and a rear UID LED (LED1) are located next to the VGA
port on the motherboard. The front UID switch and the front UID LED are both located on the
Front Panel Control (JF1) (with the front UID switch on pin 13, and the front LED on pin 7
of JF1). When you press the front or the rear UID switch, both front and rear UID LEDs will
be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED indicators. The UID Indicators
provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.
Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information
on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.
supermicro.com.
UID Switch UID LED

Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Color Status
1 Ground Blue: On Unit Identified
2 Ground
3 Button In
4 Ground
2
VGA COM 1
1. UID Switch
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
1
JOH1
2. UID LED
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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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. Refer to the motherboard layout page for
jumper locations.
Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.
3 2 1
Connector
Pins
Jumper
3 2 1
Setting
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CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to
prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a
small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.
Note: Be sure to completely shut down the system, and then short JBT1 to clear the
CMOS.
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is
pins 1-2 to enable the connection. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.The default
setting is Enabled.
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
VGA COM 1
1. CMOS Clear
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
2. VGA Enable/Disable
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
2
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
1
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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LAN Port Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumper JPL1/JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1/LAN2 LAN ports,
respectively. The default setting is Enabled.
Note: X11SSH-LN4F has additional jumpers JPL3/JPL4 which enable or disable LAN
ports 3/4 on the motherboard.
LAN1-LAN4 Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
Watch Dog
Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software
application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3
to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the
table below for jumper settings. The Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8
1. LAN1 Port Enable/Disable
JOH1

FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE

4 3
2 1
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL4
JPL3 (-LN4F only)
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
(-LN4F only)
JD1
5. Watch Dog
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
5
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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BIOS Recovery
Use jumper JBR1 to recover the BIOS settings on the motherboard. Refer to the table below
for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal.
BIOS Recovery
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Normal
Pins 2-3 BIOS Recovery
SMBus to PCI Slots

Use jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to PCI-Express
slots to improve PCI performance. These two jumpers should be set at the same time. Refer
to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Disabled.
I2C for PCI-E Slots

Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8
1. BIOS Recovery
JOH1
2. SMBus to PCI Slots

FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
1
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
2
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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BMC Enabled
Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded ASpeed AST2400 Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC) to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the motherboard. Refer to the table
below for jumper settings. The default setting is BMC Enable.
BMC Enable
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 BMC Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
Manufacturer Mode Select

Close pin 2 and pin 3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to
operate in the manufacturer mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from
a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
The default setting is Normal.
Manufacturer Mode
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Normal
Pins 2-3 Manufacturer Mode
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8
1. BMC Enabled
JOH1
2. Manufacturing Mode
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
Select
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
1 2 JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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2.9 LED Indicators
LAN LEDs
Two LAN ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard.
Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow 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.
Note: X11SSH-LN4F has additional LAN ports LAN3 and LAN4 as well.
LAN1-4 Activity LED (Right) LAN1-4 Link LED (Left)

LED State LED State
LED Color Definition
Color Status Definition
Yellow Flashing Active Off No Connection/10 Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps
Green 100 Mbps
4 3
2 1
VGA COM 1
1. LAN1 LEDs
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
2. LAN2 LEDs
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
3. LAN3 LEDs (-LN4F only)

JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
4. LAN4 LEDs (-LN4F only)

JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs

In addition to LAN 1 and LAN 2, an IPMI LAN is also located on the I/O back panel. The
amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed
LAN 1/LAN
of the connection. 2 the table below for more information.
Refer to
IPMI LAN IPMI LAN LEDs
Link LED Activity LED Color/State Definition
Green: Solid 100 Mbps
Link (left)
Amber: Solid 1Gbps
IPMI LAN Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active
(X8ST3-F)
LAN3/LAN4 Front Panel Activity LEDs (-LN4F only)
The front panel NIC (Network Interface Connection) activity LED indicators for LAN3/LAN4
on the X11SSH-LN4F are located at J7/J8. Refer to the layout below for the locations.
NIC3/NIC4 Headers
Pin Definitions
(-LN4F only)
Pin# Definition
1 Vcc 3.3V Standby
2 Signal
1 2 3
COM 1
VGA
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8 1. IPMI LAN
JOH1
2. LAN3 Activity LED jumper

FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
3. LAN4 Activity LED jumper

JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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BMC Heartbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDBMC on the motherboard. When LEDBMC is blinking,
the BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for more information.
Onboard Power LED Indicator
Green:
BMC: Normal
Blinking
Onboard Power LED

The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the motherboard. When this LED is on,
the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing
or installing components. Refer to the table below for more information.
Onboard Power LED Indicator
System Off
Off (power cable not
connected)
Green System On
VGA COM 1
LE1
JUIDB1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3 USB 6/7
(3.0)
USB 0/1
J7 J8
1. BMC Heartbeat LED
1
JOH1
2. Onboard PWR LED

FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
2
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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M.2 LED
An M.2 LED is located at LE3 on the motherboard. When LE3 is blinking, M.2 functions
normally. Refer to the table below for more information.
M.2 LED State

Green:
Device Working
Blinking
VGA COM 1
1. M.2 LED
LE1 USB 6/7 USB 0/1
LAN 2/4 LAN 1/3
JUIDB1 (3.0) J7 J8
JOH1
FAN4
BMC
LED BMC IPMI_LAN
COM2
BAR CODE
JPWR2
JBR1
JPG1
JPL3
JPL4
JPL2
JPME2
JPL1
JPB1
MAC CODE JPWR1

IPMI CODE
REV:1.01
X11SSH-F/-LN4F
JVRM2
JI2C1
JI2C2
JD1
SP1
JIPMB1
USB 2/3
1
BT1
J23
CPU
LE3
JBT1
JL1
Intel PCH
JTPM1
I-SGPIO2
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMB2
I-SGPIO1
I-SATA7
USB 10
I-SATA6
JSTBY1
JSD2
JF1
(3.0)
JWD1
USB 8/9
I-SATA5
JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

JPI2C1
I-SATA4 I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
I-SATA3
LICENSE
USB 4/5
FAN2
FAN1
BIOS
FANA FAN3
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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.
Before Power On
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.
2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard
and mouse.
3. Remove all add-on cards.
4. Install the CPU (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel connectors to
the motherboard..
No Power
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.
2. Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch, if available, on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system, if applicable.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
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No Video
1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for
details on beep codes.
3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the
specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one).
System Boot Failure

If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the
power is turned on, check the following:
1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.
• If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there
is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.
• If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and con-
tacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1). (Refer to Section 2-8 in Chapter 2.)
2. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Make
sure that system power is on and that memory error beeps are activated.
3. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system boots, check for
bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure
in this chapter.
Memory Errors
When a no-memory beep code is issued by the system, check the following:
1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the
DIMMs are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the memory
compatibility chart posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.)
2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that
you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of ECC DDR4 UDIMM modules
recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory
slots and check the results.
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5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions
given in Section 2-5 in Chapter 2.
6. Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM population tables listed in Section 2-5
to install your memory modules.
Losing the System's Setup Configuration

1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply
may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Chapter 2 for
details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not fix the setup configuration problem, contact your vendor for
repairs.
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. 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 for

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.
4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and CPU/
system fans, etc., work properly. Check the hardware monitoring settings in the IPMI
to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also
check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it is not on.
5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to
the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our
website for more information on the minimum power requirements.
6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.
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B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following:
1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working
properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD and CD/DVD-ROM.
2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working
properly.
3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary

components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but
with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the
steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.
4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in

question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.
Replace a bad component with a good one.
5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several items at the
same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.
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. If the new system works, the component is
good and the old system has problems.
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3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please 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.
1. Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.
com/) before contacting Technical Support.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www.supermicro.com).
3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting
Supermicro for technical support:
• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your system first
boots up.)
• System configuration
4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/
RmaForm/.
• Distributors:For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when
placing a call to our Technical Support department. We can be reached by email at sup-
port@supermicro.com.
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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The motherboard supports ECC DDR4 UDIMM modules. To enhance memory
performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all
memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing
any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.
supermicro.com. Please 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. You can choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If
you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run
the batch file using the format FLASH.BAT filename.rom from your bootable USB device to
flash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible
system boot failure!)
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your
motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recov-
ery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://
www.supermicro.com.
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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. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
4. Remove the battery.
Proper Battery Disposal

Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a
damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used
battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your
local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
Battery Installation
1. To install an onboard battery, follow steps 1 & 2 above and continue below:
2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.
3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to
ensure that the battery is securely locked.
Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.
OR
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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. When returning the motherboard to
the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.
com/RmaForm/).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in
shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of
products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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Chapter 4
BIOS
4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X11SSH-F/X11SSH-LN4F
motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a Flash EEPROM 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. Please refer to the Manual
Download area of our website for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in
this manual.
Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS setup utility, enter the <Delete> key while the system is booting up. (In
most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few
cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS menu option
is described in this manual.
The main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key
legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or
change any of these text messages. Settings printed in Bold are the default values.
A " " indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter> key will
open the list of settings within that submenu.
The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these
hot keys (<F1>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time during
the setup navigation process.
Note 1: Options printed in Bold are default settings.
Note 2: <F3> is used to load optimal default settings. <F4> is used to save the set-
tings and exit the setup utility.
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How To Change the Configuration Data

The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering
the AMI BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the
appropriate time during system boot.
Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User
Guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
4.2 Main Setup

When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can
always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below. The following Main menu items will display:
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System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time
using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow
keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The
time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
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 01/01/2014 after RTC reset.
Supermicro X11SSH-F
BIOS Version
This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
Build Date
This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.
Memory Information
Total Memory
This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Memory Speed
This item displays the speed of memory modules used in the system.
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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 inaccurate
DRAM frequency, or a wrong DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this
occurs, revert the setting to the manufacture default settings.
Boot Feature
Quiet Boot
Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM logo
upon bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the
OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
AddOn ROM Display Mode

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display
the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by
the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.
Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are Off and On.
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 item is
set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup
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immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as
bootable disks. If this item is set to Postponed, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not
capture Interrupt 19 immediately and allow the drives attached to these adaptors to function
as bootable devices at bootup. The options are Immediate and Postponed.
Re-try Boot
If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot
device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.
Power Configuration
Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on
jumper settings when the system is inactive more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
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 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon
as the user presses the power button. The options are 4 Seconds Override and Instant Off.
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. Select Last State to allow the system
to resume its last power state before a power loss. The options are Power-On,
Stay-Off and Last State.
CPU Configuration
The following CPU information will display:
CPU Signature
• Intel® Xeon® CPU E3-1280 v5 @3.70GHz
• CPU Signature
• Microcode Patch
• Max CPU Speed
• Min CPU Speed
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• CPU Speed
• Processor Cores
• Hyper Threading Technology
• Intel VT-x Technology
• Intel SMX Technology
• 64-bit
• EIST Technology
• CPU C3 State
• CPU C6 State
• CPU C7 State
• L1 Data Cache
• L1 Code Cache
• L2 Cache
• L3 Cache
• L4 Cache
Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Active Processor Cores

This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is
selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more
information.) The options are All 1,2, and 3.
Intel® Virtualization Technology

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology so that I/O device assignments will be
reported directly to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing
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the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The
settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from
the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Disabled for the CPU prefetcher to prefetch the cache line for 64 bytes. Select Enabled
for the CPU prefetcher to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU AES
Select Enabled to enable Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions for
CPU to enhance data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Boot Performance Mode

This feature allows the user to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before the
operating system handoff. The options are Power Saving, Max Non-Turbo Performance
and Turbo Performance.
HardWare P-States (HWP)

Use this feature to enable or disable hardware P-States support. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
Intel® SpeedStep™
Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and
core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
Turbo Mode
Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the
manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Package Power Limit MSR Lock

Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specific registers. The op-
tions are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 1 Override

Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is
Disabled.
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Power Limit 2 Override

Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The default setting is Enabled.
Power Limit 2
Use this item to configure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milli watts and the
step size is 125mW. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0
to use the manufacture default setting If the value is 0, the BIOS will set PL2 as 1.25*
TDP. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.
1-Core Ratio Limit Override

This increases (multiplies) 1 clock speed in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed
when one CPU core is active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.

This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed
when two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.

when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.

when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
CPU C-States
Use this feature to enable the C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Enhanced C-States
Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
C-State Auto Demotion

Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency.
The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.
C-State Un-Demotion
This feature allows the user to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options
are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.
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Package C-State Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State demotion. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
Package C-State Un-Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State un-demotion. The options are
C-State Pre-Wake
This feature allows the user to enable or disable the C-State Pre-Wake. The options are
Package C-State Limit

Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7,
C7s, C8, and AUTO.
CPU Thermal Configuration
CPU DTS
Select Enabled for the ACPI thermal management to use the DTS SMM mechanism to
obtain CPU temperature values. Select Disabled for EC to report the CPU temperature
values. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
ACPI 3.0 T-States

Select Enabled to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power
consumption. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chipset Configuration
Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc-
tion.
System Agent (SA) Configuration

The following System Agent information will display:
• System Agent Bridge Name
• SA PCIe Code Version
• VT-d
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VT-d
Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by
reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature
offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with
greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Gaussian Mixture Model

This feature is to enable or disable the System Agent Gaussian Mixture Model device. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
 Graphics Configuration
The following graphics information will display:

• IGFX BIOS Version
Graphics Turbo IMON Current

Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Press "+" or "-" on your
keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 31.
Primary Display
Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary display. The
options are Auto, PEG, and PCIE.
Primary PEG (PCI-Express Graphics)

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary
graphics card. The options are CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16) and CPU SLOT5
PCI-E 3.0 X8.
Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Graphics)

This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary
graphics card. The options are Onboard and PCI-E 3.0 M.2.
DMI/OPI Configuration
The following DMI information will display:

• DMI
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DMI VC1 Control

Use this feature to enable or disable DMI Virtual Channel 1. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
DMI VCm Control

Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI Virtual Channel map. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System
Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled and L1.
DMI Extended Sync Control

Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI extended synchronization. The options are
DMI De-Emphasis Control

Use this feature to configure the De-emphasis control on DMI. The options are -6dB and
-3.5dB.
PEG Port Configuration
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN x16)
SLOT6 Max Link Speed

This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on SLOT6.
The options are Auto, Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3.
SLOT6 Max Payload Size

Use this feature to select the PEG0 maximum payload size. The options are Auto, 128
TLP, and 256 TLP.
SLOT6 Power Limit Value

Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot. Press "+"
or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. The default setting is 75.
SLOT6 Power Limit Scale

Use this feature to select the scale used for the slot power limit value. The options are
1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x.
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Program PCIe ASPM After OPROM

PCIe ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI-Express slots, is a power
management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed
on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time. If this item is set to Enabled, PCI-E
ASMP will be programmed after OPROM. If this item is set to Disabled, the PCI-E ASPM
will be programmed before OPROM. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Memory Configuration
The following memory information will display:

• Memory RC Version
• Memory Frequency
• Total Memory
• VDD
• DIMMA1
• DIMMA2
• DIMMB1
• DIMMB2
• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
Maximum Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The
options are Auto, 1067, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, and 2400.
Max TOLUD
This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable
DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and
TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25
GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.
Energy Performance Gain

Use this feature to enable or disable the energy performance gain. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
Memory Scrambler
Select Enabled to enable memory scrambler support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
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Fast Boot
Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The
REFRESH_2X_MODE
Use this feature to select the refresh mode. The options are Disabled, 1-Enabled for WARM
or HOT, and 2-Enabled HOT only.
Closed Loop Thermal Throttling Management

Select Enabled to support Closed-Loop Thermal Throttling which will improve reliability and
reduces CPU power consumption via automatic voltage control while the CPU are in idle
states. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
GT - Power Management Control
The following GT - Power Management Control information will display:

• GT Info
RC6 (Render Standby)

Select Enabled to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PCH-IO Configuration
The following PCH-IO information will display:
• Intel PCH RC Version
• Intel PCH SKU Name
• Intel PCH Rev ID
PCI Express Configuration
DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System
Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Peer Memory Write Enable

Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
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PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)
SLOT4 ASPM
Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for the PCI-E device
installed on the slot specified. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the
ASPM level based on the system configuration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support.
The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0s & L1, and Auto.
SLOT4 L1 Substates
Use this feature to configure the PCI Express L1 Substates. The options are Disabled,
L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2
SLOT4 PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2,
and Gen3.
SLOT4 Detect Non-Compliance

Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant
with the PCI-E standards. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PCI Express Configuration
Port 61h bit-4 Emulation

Select Enabled to enable the emulation of Port 61h bit-4 toggling in SMM (System
Management Mode). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PCIe PLL SSC

Select Enabled to enable Phase Locked Loop (PLL) support on the Spread Spectrum Clock
(SSC) settings to help reduce Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components in
the system. Select Disabled to enhance system stability. The options are Disabled and
Enabled
SATA Configuration
When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA
devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items:
SATA Controller(s)
This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
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SATA Mode Selection

Use this item to select the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are AHCI and RAID.
SATA Frozen
Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
*If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to AHCI, the following items will display:
SATA Port 0~ Port 7

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular
SATA port.
Port 0~ Port 7
The status of a SATA port will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
Port 0 ~ Port 7 Software Preserve

The status of software preserve of a SATA port will display as it is detected by the BIOS.
Port 0 ~ Port 7 Hot Plug

This feature designates the port specified for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot-
plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive without shutting
down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Port 0 ~ Port 7 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The
Port 0 ~ Port 7 SATA Device Type

Use this item 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.
*If the item above "SATA Mode Selection" is set to RAID, the following items will
display:
SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

Select UEFI to load the EFI drvier for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver
for system boot. The options are Legacy ROM and UEFI Driver.
SATA Frozen
Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
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SATA Port 0~ Port 7

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular
SATA port.
Port 0~ Port 7
The status of a SATA port will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
Port 0 ~ Port 7 Software Preserve

The status of software preserve of a SATA port will display as it is detected by the BIOS.
Port 0 ~ Port 7 Hot Plug

This feature designates the port specified for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot-
plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive without shutting
down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Port 0 ~ Port 7 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The
Port 0 ~ Port 7 SATA Device Type

Use this item 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.
PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
The following information will display:
PCI Bus Driver Version
PCI Devices Common Settings:
PCI Latency Timer

Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select
32 to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64
PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus
Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks, and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.
PCI PERR/SERR Support

Select Enabled to support PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error)/SERR (System Error) runtime error
reporting for a PCI/PCI-E slot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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.
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PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8) OPROM

Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot
for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.
PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 OPROM

PCH SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network device
specified by the user. The options are Legacy and EFI.
Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1 used for system boot. The
default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is PXE.
Onboard LAN2 Option ROM/Onboard LAN3 Option ROM/Onboard LAN4 Option ROM
(LAN3 Option ROM/Onboard LAN4 Option ROM: Available on the X11SSH-LN4F only)
Use this option to select the type of device installed in a LAN port specified by user for system
boot. The default setting for this item is Disabled.
Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this item to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled,
Legacy, and EFI.
VGA Priority
Use this item to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system
boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard.
Network Stack
Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible
Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
IPv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
IPv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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PXE boot wait time

Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press
"+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0.
Media detect count

Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked. Press "+" or "-" on your
keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 1.
Super IO Configuration
The following Super IO information will display:
• AMI SIO Driver Version
Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Configuration
Serial Port 1
Serial Port 1 Configuration
This submenu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 1.
Serial Port 1
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Logical Device Settings

This item displays the current status of a serial part specified by the user.
Serial Port 1 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the
base I/O and IRQ address.
The options for Serial Port 1 are Use Automatic Settings, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA), (IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA).
Serial Port 2
Serial Port 2 Configuration
This submenu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 2.
Serial Port 2
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
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Logical Device Settings

This item displays the current status of a serial part specified by the user.
Serial Port 2 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a
serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the
base I/O and IRQ address.
The options for Serial Port 2 are Use Automatic Settings, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; DMA), (IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5,7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA).
Serial Port 2 Attribute

Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redirection.
The options are COM and SOL.
The options for Serial Port 4 are Use Automatic Settings, (IO=248h; IRQ=7; DMA), (IO=240h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=248h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), (IO=250h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA), and (IO=258h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA).
Intel Server Platform Services

Intel Server Platform Services Configuration
The following items will display as detected by the BIOS:
• ME BIOS Interface Version
• SPS Version
• ME FW (Firmware) Status Value
• ME FW (Firmware) State
• ME FW (Firmware) Operation State
• ME FW (Firmware) Error Code
• ME NM FW (Firmware) Status Value
• BIOS Booting Mode
• Cores Disabled
• ME FW (Firmware) SKU Information
• End-of POST Status
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Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1 Console Redirection
Console Redirection
Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
The options are Enabled and Disabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items
will become available:
COM1 Console Redirection Settings

This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the
client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
COM1 Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console
Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and
function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8
to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are
ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
COM1 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. The options are 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
COM1 Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are
7 Bits and 8 Bits.
COM1 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. Select None if you do not want
to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity
bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent
with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.
COM1 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.
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COM1 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.
Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options
are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The
COM1 Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to
a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
COM1 Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for
legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.
COM1 Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a
terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6,
SC0, ESCN, and VT400.
COM1 Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to
Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always
Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are
Always Enable and Bootloader.
COM2 Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's
configuration:
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SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings

Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer,
which is the remote computer used by the user.
COM2 Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select
VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support.
Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding
to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+,
and VT-UTF8.
COM2 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
38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).
COM2 Data Bits

7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).
COM2 Parity
COM2 Stop Bits

COM2 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.
are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
COM2 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The
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COM2 Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to
a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
COM2 Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
COM2 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for
legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.
COM2 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.
COM2 Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When
set to Bootloader, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set
to Always Enable, legacy Console Redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The
options are Always Enable and Bootloader.
EMS Console Redirection Settings

This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the
client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
Out-of-Band Management Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows
Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The
options are COM1, and SOL/COM2.
Terminal Type
Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select
VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support.
Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding
to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+,
and VT-UTF8.
Bits Per Second

This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make
sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower
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57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
Flow Control
Use this item 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.
are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
Data Bits
7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).
Parity
Stop Bits
ACPI Settings
High Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic
interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing
multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other
timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.
WHEA Support
This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the
Windows 2008 (or a later version) operating system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Trusted Computing Configuration (Available when a TPM device

is installed and the onboard TPM jumper is enabled)
Security Device Support

If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onbaord
security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data
integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take
effect. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
TPM State
This feature changes the TPM State. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Note: Please reboot the system for the changes on the TPM State to take effect.
Pending TPM operation

Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for
system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The
options are None and TPM Clear.
Device Select
Use this feature to select the TPM version. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices.
TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both
versions. The default setting is Auto.
The following are information will be displayed:
• TPM Enabled Status
• TPM Active Status
• TPM Owner Status
TXT Support
Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and
ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use
this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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 items.
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Add an Attempt
Delete Attempts
Change Attempt order
4.4 Event Logs

This submenu allows the user to configure Event Log settings.
Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings.
Enabling/Disabling Options
SMBIOS Event Log

Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system
boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log

Select Yes to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before
an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, every
reset.
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When Log is Full

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. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings
Log System Boot Event

Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255.
The default setting is 1.
METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

This item is used to determine how long (in minutes) the multiple event counter should wait
before generating a new event log. Enter a number between 0 to 99. The default setting is 60.
Note: Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
View SMBIOS Event Log

This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log. The following categories
are displayed:
Date/Time/Error Code/Severity
4.5 IPMI
This submenu allows the user to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
settings.
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The following IPMI information will be displayed:

• IPMI Firmware Revision
• IPMI Status
System Event Log
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components
Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Erasing Settings
Erase SEL
Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select
Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to
keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset,
and Yes, On every reset.
When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes
to take effect.
BMC Network Configuration

The following items will be displayed:
• IPMI LAN Selection
• IPMI Network Link Status
Update IPMI LAN Configuration

Select Yes for the system BIOS to automatically reset the following IPMI settings upon next
system boot. The options are Yes and No.
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Configuration Address Source (Available when the item above - Update IPMI LAN
Configuration is set to Yes)
Use this item to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you will
need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field.
If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer.
The options are DHCP and Static.
Station IP Address
This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in
dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).
Subnet Mask
This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-
digit number is separated by dots and it should not exceed 255.
Station MAC Address

This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
hexadecimal numbers.
Router IP Address
This item displays the Router IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in
dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).
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4.6 Security
This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.
Password Check
Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system
to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are
Setup and Always.
Administrator Password
Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password.
Secure Boot Menu
This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features:
• System Mode
• Secure Boot
• Vendor Keys
Secure Boot
Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Secure Boot Mode

Use this item 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. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
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Key Management
This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings.
Provision Factory Default Keys (Available when the system is in Setup Mode)
Select Enabled to install factory default secure-boot keys. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Enroll All Factory Default Keys

This feature allows the user to store security-related boot data in a file of the same named
in the system root folder of your computer.
Save All Secure Boot Variables

This feature allows the user to save the secure boot settings specified by the user.
Secure Boot Variables: Size/Key#/Key Source
Platform Key (PK): Size/Key#/Key Source
Key Exchange Keys: Size/Key#/Key Source
Authorized Signatures: Size/Key#/Key Source
Forbidden Signatures: Size/Key#/Key Source
Authorized TimeStamps: Size/Key#/Key Source
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4.7 Boot Settings

This submenu allows the user to configure Boot settings for this system:
Boot Configuration
Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy,
UEFI, and Dual.
Fixed Boot Order Priorities

This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot. Press
<Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
• When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual (default), the following items will
be displayed for configuration:
Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #15

• When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy, the following items will be
display for configuration:

• When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be display
for configuration:
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Delete Boot Option

Use this item to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.
Delete Boot Option

Select the target boot device to delete from the boot priority list.
Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1
• Boot Option #2
Network Drive BBS Priorities

• Boot Option #1
UEFI Application Boot Priorities

• UEFI Boot Option #1
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4.8 Save & Exit

Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
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. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the
Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the
BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can
take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Save Changes
After completing the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes
you have made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.
Discard Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS
utility Program.
Default Options
Restore Optimized 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 performance, but not for
maximum security.
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Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This
enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.
Restore User Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Use
this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.
Boot Override
Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell). Select an
option and press <Enter>. Your system will boot to the selected boot option.
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Appendix A
BIOS Codes
BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system
boot, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These
error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you
should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers
on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.
BIOS Beep (POST) Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description
1 beep Refresh Ready to boot
5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in system
Con-in includes USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or serial
console redirection, and IPMI KVM or SOL.
5 beeps No con-in or con-out devices
Con-out includes the video controller, PCI or serial
console redirection, and IPMI SOL.
1 beep per device Refresh 1 beep for each USB device detected
IPMI Error Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description
1 continuous beep System OH System overheat
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Appendix B
Software Installation
B.1 Installing Software Programs

The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system 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. Download this file to create a DVD of the
drivers and utilities it contains. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)
After creating a DVD with the ISO files, insert the disk into the DVD drive on your system
and the display shown in Figure B-1 should appear.
Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.
Find the product page for your motherboard here, where you may download individual drivers
and utilities to your hard drive or a USB flash drive and install from there.
Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our website
at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Figure B-1. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
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Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click
the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to bottom) one at
a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving on to the
next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents.
B.2 SuperDoctor® 5
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).
SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios
to maximize your system monitoring needs. With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server (SSM
Server), you can remotely control power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems
with SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SuperDoctor 5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and
SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.
Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor 5 is admin / admin.
Figure B-2. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)
Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and user’s manual can be downloaded from the
Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.
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Appendix C: Warning Statements
Appendix C
Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of
situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience
difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified
technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components.
These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/
policies/safety_information.cfm.
Battery Handling
Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace
the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
電池の取り扱い
電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。交換する電池はメーカーが推
奨する型、
または同等のものを使用下さい。使用済電池は製造元の指示に従って処分して下さい。
警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更换原有电
池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。
警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有電池。請按
照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。
Warnung
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur
durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten
Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.
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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. Reemplazar la
batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones del fabricante.
!‫אזהרה‬
‫ יש להחליף‬.‫קיימת סכנת פיצוץ של הסוללה במידה והוחלפה בדרך לא תקינה‬
.‫את הסוללה בסוג התואם מחברת יצרן מומלצת‬
.‫סילוק הסוללות המשומשות יש לבצע לפי הוראות היצרן‬
‫هناك خطر من انفجار في حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غير صحيحة فعليل‬
‫اسحبذال البطارية‬
‫فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مما أوصث به الشرمة المصنعة‬
‫جخلص من البطاريات المسحعملة وفقا لحعليمات الشرمة الصانعة‬
경고!
배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나
제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사의 안내에 따라
사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.
Waarschuwing
Er is ontploffingsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de batterij
slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt. Gebruikte
batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.
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Appendix C: Warning Statements
Product Disposal
Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national
laws and regulations.
製品の廃棄
この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要があります。
警告
本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。
警告
本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。
Warnung
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nacionales.
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directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
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Waarschuwing
De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle
nationale wetten en reglementen.
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Appendix D
UEFI BIOS Recovery

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. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS
is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
D.1 Overview
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides a software-based interface
between the operating system and the platform firmware in the pre-boot environment. The
UEFI specification supports an architecture-independent mechanism that will allow the UEFI
OS loader stored in an add-on card to boot the system. The UEFI offers clean, hands-off
management to a computer during system boot.
D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main
BIOS image). The recovery block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection
and recovery codes for the user to flash a healthy BIOS image if the original main BIOS image
is corrupted. When the system power is turned on, the recovery block codes execute first.
Once this process is complete, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization
and the remaining POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines.
Note 1: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the main
BIOS block crashes.
Note 2: When the BIOS recovery block crashes, you will need to follow the procedures
to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. (For a RMA request,
please see section 3.5 for more information). Also, you may use the Supermicro Up-
date Manager (SUM) Out-of-Band (OOB) (https://www.supermicro.com.tw/products/
nfo/SMS_SUM.cfm) to reflash the BIOS.
D.3 Recovering the Main 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 device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB
CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive
cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery
The file system supported by the recovery block is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32),
which is installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. However, the BIOS
might need several minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too
large due to the huge volumes of folders and files stored in the device.
To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below:
1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the Root "\"
directory of a USB device or a writable CD/DVD.
Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website
at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary
image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
Note 2: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the "Super.ROM" bi-
nary image file you download is the same version or a close version meant for your
motherboard.
2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB
drive and reset the system until the following screen appears:
Note: On the other hand, if the following screen displays, please load the "Super.
ROM" file to the root folder and connect this folder to the system. (You can do so by
inserting a USB device that contains the new "Super.ROM" image to your machine
for BIOS recovery.)
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3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery
menu as shown below:
Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide
to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
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.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery
5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system.
6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive.
7. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.
8. After seeing the message indicating the BIOS update has completed, unplug the AC
power cable from the power supply, clear CMOS, then plug the AC power cable in the
power supply again to power on the system.
9. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
10. Press <F3> to load the default settings.
11. After loading the default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS
Setup utility.
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Appendix E
Dual Boot Block
E.1 Introduction
This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last-ditch mechanism
to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction to the feature.
BIOS Boot Block

A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable necessary hardware
components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will update the main BIOS block. An on-
call BIOS boot-block corruption may occur due to a software tool issue (see image below)
or an unexpected power outage during BIOS updates.
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AMI Firmware Update Utility vX.XX.XX
Copyright (C)XXXX American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Reading flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . done
-- ME Data Size checking . ok
-- FFS checksums . . . . . . . . ok
Erasing Boot Block . . . . . . . . . . . done
__Updating Boot Block . . . . . . . . 0x00A91000 (13%)
BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence

When a BIOS boot block is corrupted due to an unexpected power outage or a software tool
malfunctioning during BIOS updates, you can still reboot the system by closing pins 2 and 3
using a cap on jumper JBR1. When JBR1 is set to pins 2 and 3, the system will boot from a
backup boot block pre-loaded in the BIOS by the manufacturer.
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Appendix E: Dual Boot Block
E.2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1

1. Power down the system.
2. Close pins 2-3 on jumper JBR1, and power on the system.
3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix D).
4. After completing the steps above, power down the system.
5. Close pins 1-2 on jumper JBR1, and power on the system.
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Manual Revision 1.1

Release Date: July 30, 2018

Copyright © 2018 by Super Micro Computer, Inc.

About This Manual

About This Motherboard

Conventions Used in the Manual

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage

Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.

Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or provides infor-

2.4 Memory Support and Installation........................................................................................33

Main Parts List

Figure 1-1. X11SSH-F Motherboard Image

Figure 1-2. X11SSH-LN4F Motherboard Image

Figure 1-3. X11SSH-F/-LN4F Motherboard Layout

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x8in x16

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Designed in the USA

MAC CODE JPWR1

JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

Differences between X11SSH-F/-LN4F

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Designed in the USA

JPB1 JPME2 MAC CODE JPWR1

I-SATA7 JSD2 JSTBY1

I-SATA5 JSD1 (3.0) LED PWR

I-SATA2 FANA FAN3

I-SATA1 USB4/5 FAN2FAN1

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

• Jumpers/components not indicated are for testing only.

Quick Reference Table

J8 LAN3 LINK ACK (-LN4F only) Off (Disabled)

JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2

JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LE3 PCI-E 3.0 M.2 LED Green: Blinking; Active

LEDBMC BMC Heartbeat LED Green: Blinking; BMC normal

LEDPWR Onboard Power LED Green: Solid on; Power on

COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Port Headers

FAN1-FAN4, FANA System/CPU Fan Headers

I-SATA0-I-SATA7 SATA 3.0 Connectors via Intel PCH (6Gb/s)

IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI Gigabit (RJ45) Port

J23 M.2 Socket

JD1 Speaker/Power LED Indicator

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JIPMB1 4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card)

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JOH1 Overheat LED Indicator

JPWR1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)

JPWR2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Required)

JSD1/JSD2 SATA Disk-On-Module (DOM) Power Connectors

JSTBY1 Wake-On-LAN Enable Header

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector