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X11SSZ-TLN4F
X11SSZ-QF
X11SSZ-F
USER’S MANUAL
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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 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F motherboard.
About This Motherboard

The X11SSZ series comes in different model variations with different CPU support. The
X11SSZ-TLN4F/F supports Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v5 series, 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3,
Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket, while the X11SSZ-QF supports
Intel 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket.
The X11SSZ-TLN4F/F features the C236 chipset and support for ECC and Non-ECC DDR4
UDIMM memory, while the X11SSZ-QF features the Q170 chipset and support for Non-ECC
only. The X11SSZ series motherboards include the PCI Express 3.0 interface, four SATA 3.0
ports, IPMI 2.0, 12V DC power source, GPU add-on card power connector, dual 10GbE LAN
option, HD Graphic outputs, and a combination of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. The motherboards
also provide security-enhancing technologies such as Intel Software Guard Extensions
(Intel SGX), Intel vPro, and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). The X11SSZ-TLN4F/
QF/F offers exceptional system performance for entry server, data storage, network security,
embedded applications, 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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X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual
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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist................................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference................................................................................................................11
Quick Reference Table.......................................................................................................12
Motherboard Features........................................................................................................14
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview........................................................................................18
1.3 Special Features.................................................................................................................18
Recovery from AC Power Loss..........................................................................................19
1.4 System Health Monitoring...................................................................................................19
Onboard Voltage Monitors.................................................................................................19
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control........................................................................19
Environmental Temperature Control..................................................................................19
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................19
1.5 ACPI Features.....................................................................................................................20
1.6 Power Supply......................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices......................................................................................................21
Precautions........................................................................................................................21
Unpacking..........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Motherboard Installation......................................................................................................22
Tools Needed.....................................................................................................................22
Location of Mounting Holes...............................................................................................22
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................23
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation....................................................................................24
Installing the LGA1151 Processor......................................................................................24
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan......................................................................27
Removing the Heatsink......................................................................................................29
2.4 Memory Support and Installation........................................................................................30
Memory Support.................................................................................................................30
DIMM Module Population Configuration............................................................................30
DIMM Module Population Sequence.................................................................................30
DIMM Installation...............................................................................................................31
DIMM Removal..................................................................................................................31
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2.5 Rear I/O Ports.....................................................................................................................32

2.6 Front Control Panel.............................................................................................................36
2.7 Connectors..........................................................................................................................40
Power Connections............................................................................................................40
Headers..............................................................................................................................43
2.8 Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................52
How Jumpers Work............................................................................................................52
2.9 LED Indicators.....................................................................................................................56
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures...............................................................................................59
Before Power On...............................................................................................................59
No Power...........................................................................................................................59
No Video............................................................................................................................60
System Boot Failure ........................................................................................................60
Memory Errors...................................................................................................................60
Losing the System's Setup Configuration..........................................................................61
When the System Becomes Unstable...............................................................................61
3.2 Technical Support Procedures............................................................................................63
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................................64
3.4 Battery Removal and Installation........................................................................................65
Battery Removal.................................................................................................................65
Proper Battery Disposal.....................................................................................................65
Battery Installation..............................................................................................................65
3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................................66
Chapter 4 BIOS
4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................67
Starting the Setup Utility....................................................................................................67
4.2 Main Setup..........................................................................................................................68
4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations..........................................................................................70
4.4 Event Logs..........................................................................................................................95
4.5 IPMI.....................................................................................................................................97
4.6 Security..............................................................................................................................100
4.7 Boot...................................................................................................................................103
4.8 Save & Exit........................................................................................................................106
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Preface
Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B Software Installation
B.1 Installing Software Programs............................................................................................110
B.2 SuperDoctor® 5.................................................................................................................. 111
Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements
Battery Handling...............................................................................................................112
Product Disposal..............................................................................................................114
Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in
the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide
you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If
anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. The following items are
included in the retail box:
1.1 Checklist
Main Parts List (Included in Retail Box)

Description Part Number Quantity
Supermicro Motherboard X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F 1
57.5CM SATA FLAT S-S PBF CBL-0044L 4
Quick Reference Guide MNL-1744-QRG 1

I/O Shield MCP-260-00093-0N 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: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [email protected]
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. X11SSZ-TLN4F Motherboard Image
Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X11SSZ-TLN4F.
Note 2: 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. X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1
PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB6/7 CPU Socket LGA1151
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X11SSZ-TLN4F.
Note 2: Components not documented are for internal testing only.
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Quick Reference
JVRM1
DP1/DP2
JVRM2 JPG1 USB2/3 (3.0)
JSPDIF_OUT JIPMB1 LED3 JUIDB1 VGA/DVI
LAN3/4 IPMI_LAN
JSMB1 LED1 LAN1/2 USB0/1 (2.0)
JI2C1
LED2
JI2C2
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
AUDIO FP
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
USB0/1
JPAC1
1 1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPW2
JPAC1
COM1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
JPL3
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
SLOT4
1 1
1 JPL2
JPL1
1
JPL2
FAN4
COM2 1 JPL1
JPB1
JVR1
1 1
FAN4
JPB1
JWD1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
MAC CODE
JD1 COM2
JD1
MAC CODE
SLOT6 X11SSZ-F JPW1
SLOT7 REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9 USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1 SP1
BT1 USB6/7 CPU Socket LGA1151

USB6/7
DIMMA1
USB4/5 USB4/5
DIMMA2
JL1 JL1 DIMMB1
J18 J18 DIMMB2
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
I-SATA3
Intel
JBT1 C236
JPI2C1
JBT1
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1

I-SATA2 J15
I-SATA1
I-SATA1 J15
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FAN1
FANA
I-SATA0
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
JSD1 LED4 USB12 FAN2

JPWR1 JF1 FAN3
FANB
JGPIO1
JTPM1 JPME2
USB10/11 (3.0)
I-SGPIO1 FANA
Notes:
• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connec-
tions.
• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.
• Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do
not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JPAC1 Front Panel Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL3 (TLN4F only) LAN3/4 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)
LED Description Status

LED1 Unit ID LED Blue Solid On: Unit Identified
Red Solid On: Overheat
LED2 Overheat/PWR Fail/Fan Fail LED
Red Blinking: PWR Fail or Fan Fail
LED3 BMC Heartbeat LED Green Blinking: BMC Normal
LED4 Power On LED Green Solid On: System is On/Running
Connector Description
AUDIO FP Audio Front panel Header
BT1 Onboard Battery
COM1/COM2 COM Headers
DP1/DP2 DisplayPorts (Version 1.3)
FAN1 ~ FAN4 System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)
FANA, FANB I/O Fan Headers
IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port
I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3 Intel® PCH SATA 3.0 Ports
I-SGPIO1 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header
J15 4-pin Connector for HDD (to provide power from the motherboard to onboard devices)
J18 Extended CMOS Battery Connector
JD1 Speaker/Buzzer Header (Pins 1-4: Speaker, Pins 3-4: Buzzer)
JF1 Front Panel Control Header
JGPIO1 General Purpose I/O Header
JIPMB1 4-pin BMC External I2C Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JPI C1
2
Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header
JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector

8-pin 12V DC power for CPU (Required) or alternative power for special enclosure when the
JPW2
24-pin ATX power is not in use
Note: Table is continued on the next page.
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Connector Description
4-pin 12V Power Connector, providing up to 75W for connected devices such as a GPU add-on
JPWR1
card when 24-pin ATC power is not in use
JSD1 SATA DOM Power Connector
JSMB1 PCH SMBus Header
JSPDIF_OUT1 Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Audio Output Header
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
JUIDB1 UID Switch
LAN1/LAN2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
LAN3/LAN4 (TLN4F only) 10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
SLOT4 PCI-Express 3.0 X4 (IN X8) Slot supported by Intel PCH
SLOT6 PCI-Express 3.0 X16 Slot supported by the CPU
SLOT7 PCI-Express 3.0 X4 (IN X8) Slot supported by Intel PCH
SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer
USB0/1 Back panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Port
USB2/3 Back panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 Port
USB4/5, 6/7, 8/9 USB 2.0 Headers
USB10/11 USB 3.0 Header
USB12 USB 2.0 Type A Port
VGA/DVI-I Back Panel VGA Port, DVI-I Port
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Motherboard Features
CPU
• X11SSZ-TLN4F/F: Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v5 series, 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in
an LGA1151 socket
• X11SSZ-QF: Intel® 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 series, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket
Memory
• X11SSZ-TLN4F/F: Integrated memory controller supports up to 64GB Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2133MHz,
in four DIMM slots (E3-1200 v5 with ECC only; Core i7/i5 with Non-ECC only; Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron with ECC
or Non-ECC option)
• X11SSZ-QF: Integrated memory controller supports up to 64GB Unbuffered Non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2133MHz, in four
DIMM slots
DIMM Size
• 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Note 1: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/
motherboard.
Chipset
• X11SSZ-TLN4F/F: Intel PCH C236
• X11SSZ-QF: Intel PCH Q170
Expansion Slots
• Two (2) PCI Express 3.0 X4 (IN X8) PCH slots (SLOT4, SLOT7)
• One (1) PCI Express 3.0 X16 CPU slot (SLOT6)
Network
• Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY (LAN1): Intel AMT Management Port
• Intel I210-AT Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LAN2): IPMI Shared LAN Port
• Intel X550-BT2 Dual 10GbE Ethernet Controller (LAN3/4, TLN4F SKU Only)
BaseBoard Management Controller (BMC)

• ASpeed AST 2400 Baseboard Controller (BMC) supports IPMI 2.0
• One (1) IPMI_dedicated_LAN located on the rear IO backpanel
Graphics
• Intel HD Graphics (DVI-I, DisplayPort1/DisplayPort2 Version 1.3) with three independent displays
• Graphics controller via ASpeed 2400 BMC (VGA)
Note: The table above is continued on the next page.
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I/O Devices
• Serial (COM) Port • Two (2) serial-port headers
• SATA 3.0 • Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports supported by Intel PCH (I-SATA 0-3)
• Audio Port • One (1) Audio Front Panel header via Realtek ALC888S
USB
• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1)
• Six (6) USB 2.0 ports with three (3) internal headers (USB 4/5, 6/7, 8/9)
• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 2/3)
• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports with one (1) internal USB 3.0 header (USB 10/11)
• One (1) Type-A USB 2.0 connector (USB 12)
BIOS
• 128 Mb SPI AMI BIOS® SM Flash UEFI BIOS
• PnP Support, PCI 3.0, Keyboard/Mouse support, Hardware BIOS virus protect, RTC (Real Time Clock) wakeup, ACPI
5.0 support, SMBIOS 3.0, UEFI 2.3.1
Power Management
• ACPI power management
• Power button override mechanism
• Power-on mode for AC power recovery
• Wake-On-Ring
• Wake-On-LAN
• Management Engine (ME)
System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, 3.3V standby, +5V, +5V standby, +12V, VBAT, CPU, GPU, Memory, PCH Temp.,
System Temp., Memory Temp.
• CPU/system overheat LED and control
• CPU Thermal Trip support
• CPU switching phase voltage regulator
• CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) support of up to 95W (See Note 1 on next page.)
Fan Control
• Fan status monitoring via BMC
• Dual cooling zone
• Low-noise fan speed control
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control
System Management
Note: The table above is continued on the next page.
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• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support
• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 3.1 support
• UID (Unit Identification)/Remote UID
• System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5
• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI
• Chassis intrusion header and detection
LED Indicators
• CPU/Overheating
• Fan Failure
• UID/remote UID.
• HDD activity. LAN activity.
Dimensions
• 9.6" (L) x 9.6" (W) (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/.
Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon ini-
tial system power-on. The manufacture default username is ADMIN and the password
is ADMIN. For proper BMC configuration, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/
products/info/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf
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Figure 1-3.
System Block Diagram
SVID
IMVP8 IMVP8
PCIe3.0_x16
PCIe x16 SLOT
8.0GT/s INTEL LGA1151
Digital port B DDI B
DDR4 (CHA)
DVI-I (Socket-H4) DIMMA1
2133/1866/1600MHz DIMMA2
Digital port C DDI C
Display Port
DDR4 (CHB)
Digital port D DDI D DIMMB1
Display Port
2133/1866/1600MHz DIMMB2
x4 DMI
8GT/s
PCIe3.0_x4
PCIe x4 in x8 SLOT PCIE[1~4]
8.0GT/s
PCIe3.0_x4 PCIE[13~16]
PCIe x4 in x8 SLOT PCIe3.0_x1
8.0GT/s GLAN1
PCIE[9] I219V
2.5GT/s RJ45
SATA-III INTEL PCIe3.0_x1
SATAB[0/1] GLAN2
4 X SATA-III PCH-H PCIE[10] RJ45
6Gb/s SATAA[2/3] 2.5GT/s I210-AT
2 X USB 3.0 Rear
USB3.0 USB3[1/2] C236/Q170
5Gbps USB3[11~12]
PCIe3.0_x4 LAN3/4 RJ45
USB3.0
PCIE[5~8]
8GT/s 10GbE TLN4F only
2 X USB 3.0 Front USB3[3/4]
X550 RJ45
5Gbps USB2[13~14]
USB2.0 C236 for -TLN4F/F
2 X USB 2.0 Rear USB2[1~2]
480Mbps
USB2.0 Q170 for -QF PCIe3.0_x1 RJ45
6 X USB 2.0 Front USB2[3~8] PCIE[11]
480Mbps 5.0GT/s AST2400
USB2.0 VGA
1 X USB Type A USB2[9]
480Mbps
COM1/2 Header
SPI
AZALIA LPC
Audio Pin Header Realtek ALC888S-VD2 TPM1.2 Header
FLASH
SPI 128Mb
GPIO Pin Header
SMBus Pin Header
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

The X11SSZ series comes in different model variations with different CPU support. The
X11SSZ-TLN4F/F supports Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v5 series, 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3,
Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket, while the X11SSZ-QF supports
Intel 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 socket.
The X11SSZ-TLN4F/F features the C236 chipset and support for ECC and Non-ECC DDR4
UDIMM memory, while the X11SSZ-QF features the Q170 chipset and support for Non-ECC
only. The X11SSZ series motherboards include the PCI Express 3.0 interface, four SATA 3.0
ports, IPMI 2.0, 12V DC power source, GPU add-on card power connector, dual 10GbE LAN
option, HD Graphic outputs, and a combination of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. The motherboards
also provide security-enhancing technologies such as Intel Software Guard Extensions
(Intel SGX), Intel vPro, and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). The X11SSZ-TLN4F/
QF/F offers exceptional system performance for entry server, data storage, network security,
embedded applications, and cloud computing platforms.
The Intel PCH C236 chipset in conjunction with the new Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 series
processor, and the Intel Q170 chipset in conjunction with the new Intel 6th Gen. Core i7
series supports the following features:
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology/Rapid Storage Technoogy enterprise
• Intel Smart Response Technology
• Intel AMT 11.0, TXT, vPro Technologies
• Intel Hyper-Threading, Intel VT-D, VT-x, SR-IOV
• TSX-NI, AES, SGX Technologies
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• DDR4 Memory Support up to 64GB, 2133MHz
• Three independent Graphics Displays with Audio Stream, VP8, VP9, HEVC, OpenGL
4.3/4.4, Intel QuickSynch Video Technologies
1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F motherboard.
The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health
monitoring.
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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.
1.4 System Health Monitoring

This section describes the health monitoring features of the X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F
motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
chip that supports system health monitoring. 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.
Onboard Voltage Monitors

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage
becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. Users can
adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor. Real time readings
of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the
cooling fans. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI.
Environmental Temperature Control

System Health sensors in the BMC monitor the 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®. SuperDoctor 5 is used to notify the
user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor 5 to provide you
with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds
go beyond a predefined range.
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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 network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
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.
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. 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.
Note 1: The X11SSZ Series motherboard alternatively supports an 8-pin 12V DC input
power supply at JPW2 for embedded applications. The 12V DC input is limited to 30A
by design. It provides up to 360W power input to the motherboard. Please keep the
onboard power usage within the power limits specified above. Overcurrent power us-
age may cause damage to the motherboard.
Note 2: Please connect both the 8-pin DC power at JPW2 and JPW1 to make sure the
CPU receives enough power for normal operation when using the ATX power supply.
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Chapter 2: Installation
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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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

Screwdriver Standoffs (8)
(8) Only if Needed
(1)
Tools Needed
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
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 (FAN1: CPU Fan).
2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink

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

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

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.
6. If necessary, rearrange the wires to

make sure that the wires are not pinched
between the heatsink and the CPU. Also
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 & #2 and #3 & #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 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
Active Heatsink Removal

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 Pull Up

the mounting holes.
5. With all fasteners loosened, remove the

heatsink from the CPU.
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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.
COM2
COM1
I-SATA0
JL1
USB6/7
USB8/9
USB4/5
J18
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
Memory Support
JBT1
T1
JSD1
The X11SSZ-TLN4F/F supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC
FANB
LOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
SP1
2133 MHz in four memory slots. The X11SSZ-QF supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM)
1
JD1 I2C2
1
1
DDR4 Non-ECC 2133 MHz in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a
JTPM1 JPB1 I2C1
1
1
C236
Intel
JWD1
1
SMB1
pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which
BT1
JBR1
I-SGPIO1 MB1
1
will improve memory performance.
1
JVR1
2
JPWR1
1
4
1
DIMM Module Population Configuration
3
LOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

For optimal memory performance, follow the table below when populating memory.
FANA
BAR CODE
MAC CODE JPG1
S/N CODE
Recommended Population (Balanced)
USB10/11(3.0) MAC CODE
BIOS LICENSE
OT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)

DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Total System Memory
MAC CODE
JGPIO1
2GB 2GB 4GB
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
LED4
2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB

4GB 4GB 8GB
JF1
4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 16GB
FAN3
8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB CPU Socket LGA1151
DESIGNED IN USA
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
JBR3 16GB 16GB 32GB
JPME2
16GB JBR2 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB
DIMM Module Population Sequence

USB12
JPL1
JPL2
JPL3
When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots must be populated in the following order:
1
DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1, DIMMA1. The blue slots must be populated first.
FAN2
Towards the CPU

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
FAN4
DIMMB1
DIMMB2 (Blue Slot)
JPW1
FAN1 Towards the edge of the motherboard

JPI2C1
J15
Note: Be sure to use memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard.
Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.
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DIMM Installation LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
1. Insert DIMM modules in the following
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1
order: DIMMB2, DIMMA2, then DIMMB1,

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
DIMMA1. For the system to work properly,

1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
please use memory modules of the same
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
type and speed on the motherboard.
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
2. Push the release tabs outwards on both

I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the

JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2
1
LED4 JF1
receptive point on the memory slot.

I-SATA0
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.
DIMM Removal Release Tabs
Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM

modules from the motherboard.
Press both notches
straight down into
the 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.
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
JI2C2 1 1
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
Figure 2-2. I/O Port Locations and Definitions
1 8
6
10 12
2 5 7 9 11 13
Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description # Description
1. IPMI_LAN 6. LAN2 (also IPMI Shared LAN Port) 11. DVI-I
2. USB1 7. LAN1 (also AMT Mgmt. Port) 12. DisplayPort2
3. USB0 8. LAN4 (-TLN4F) 13. DisplayPort1
4. USB3 (3.0) 9 LAN3 (-TLN4F)
5. USB2 (3.0) 10. VGA Port
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VGA/DVI-I Port
A VGA port and a DVI-I port are located next to DisplayPorts 1/2 on the I/O back panel. Use
these connections for VGA and DVI displays. The VGA connector is on top and the DVI is
on the bottom. The VGA port is for AST2400 BMC controller output. The DVI-I is from Intel
HD Graphics controller with digital and analog output capabilities.
DP (DisplayPort)
There are two DisplayPorts (Version 1.3) located on the rear I/O back panel. DisplayPort,
developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display and fast refresh rate. It can connect
to virtually any display using a DisplayPort adaptor for devices such as VGA, DVI, or HDMI.
The two DP ports provide Intel HD Graphics digital output with resolution up to 4096x2304
at 24bpp at 60Hz Refresh Rate.
1
2
1. VGA/DVI Port
LED1
JUIDB1
2. DP1/DP2
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
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LE
USB12
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
JVRM1 There are two USB 2.0 port (USB0/1) and two USB 3.0 port (USB2/3) located on the I/O back
1
JVR1
1
JVRM2 panel. The motherboard also has three USB 2.0 headers (USB4/5, USB6/7, and USB8/9) and
1
one USB 3.0 header (USB10/11). The USB12 header is Type-A USB. The onboard headers
JIPMB1 JBR2
BT1
JBR1
1
can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).
JPME2
JSMB1 JWD1
JBR3
1
1
JI2C1
1
JPB1
JI2C2 Front Panel USB (3.0/2.0) JD1 Front Panel USB 2.0 Header
Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
1
1
FAN3
SP1
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
PCH SLOT4
1 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN
VBUS 11 X8)
IntA_P2_D+ 1 +5V 2 +5V
2 IntA_P1_SSRX- 12 IntA_P2_D- 3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3
JF1
3 IntA_P1_SSRX+ 13 GND 5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3
4 GND 14 IntA_P2_SSTX+ 7 Ground 8 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT1
5 IntA_P1_SSTX- 15 IntA_P2_SSTX- 9 Key 10 Ground
USB4/5
USB8/9
USB6/7
1
LED4
JPAC1 6 IntA_P1_SSTX+ 16 GND
J18
BIOS LICENSE
1
7 GND 17 IntA_P2_SSRX+
2 10
JL1
JGPIO1
COM1
COM2
8 IntA_P1_D- 18 IntA_P2_SSRX-
9 IntA_P1_D+ 19 VBus
10 ID
1 9
USB10/11(3.0)
1 10
S/N CODE
AR CODE 19 11
FANA
2 1 1. USB0/1
2. USB2/3
LED1
JPWR1 JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
3. USB4/5
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
4
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
USB0/1
2
1 1
4. USB6/7
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
I-SGPIO1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
5. USB8/9
COM1
JPG1
1 1
JPL2
C236
1 1
JPL1 FAN4
Intel
1
JVR1
JTPM1
1 1
6. USB10/11
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
7. USB12
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
5 USB8/9
BT1
REV: 1.10
DESIGNED IN USA
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
4
1
FANB
3 USB4/5
JL1
JSD1
J18
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
JBT1
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
6
7
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
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Serial Ports
There are two COM headers (COM1, COM2) on the motherboard. Refer to the table below
for pin definitions.
COM Port
Pin Definitions
6 9
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
1 5
5 Ground 10 N/A
LAN Ports
There are two 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) and two 10GbE Ethernet ports (LAN3/LAN4 on
-TLN4F only) on the I/O back panel. There is also a dedicated IPMI LAN port on the I/O back
panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Refer to the table below for the pin definitions.
LAN Port
Pin Definition
1 TX_D1+ 5 BI_D3-
2 TX_D1- 6 RX_D2-
3 RX_D2+ 7 BI_D4+
4 BI_D3+ 8 BI_D4-
4 3 5
LED1 1. COM1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2 2. COM2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
3. LAN1/2
1 1
USB0/1
1 LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
4. LAN3/4 (-TLN4F)
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
5. IPMI_LAN
1
2
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
35
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.
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
Figure 2-3. JF1 Header Pins

20 19
Ground NMI
X X
FP PWRLED 3.3V Stby
HDD LED 3.3V Stby
NIC1 Activity LED 3.3V Stby
OH/Fan Fail LED UID LED
Power Fail LED 3.3V
Ground Reset Reset Button
Ground PWR Power Button

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36
Power LED
The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pins Definition
15 +3.3V Stby
16 PWR LED
HDD LED
The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate
the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities. Refer to the table below
HDD LED
Pins Definition
13 +3.3V Stby
14 HD LED
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 NIC
LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table
below for pin definitions.
LAN1/LAN2 LED
Pins Definition
9/11 +3.3V Stby
10/12 NIC Activity LED
20 19
Ground NMI
1. PWR LED
X X 2. HDD LED
1 FP PWRLED 3.3V Stby 3. NIC1 Activity LED
2 HDD LED 3.3V Stby 4. NIC2 Activity LED
3 NIC1 Activity LED 3.3V Stby
4 NIC2 Activity LED 3.3V Stby
Power Fail LED 3.3V

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Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset
switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Reset Button
Pins Definition
3 Reset
4 Ground
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 in the suspend
mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Power Button
Pins Definition
1 Signal
2 Ground
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings
for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
OH/Fan Fail Indicator OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition Pins Definition
Off Normal 7 Vcc/Blue UID LED
On Overheat 8 OH/Fan Fail LED
Flashing Fan Fail
20 19
Ground NMI
X X
FP PWRLED 3.3V Stby 1. Reset Button

HDD LED 3.3V Stby 2. PWR Button
NIC1 Activity LED 3.3V Stby 3. OH/Fan Fail LED
3 OH/Fan Fail LED UID LED
Power Fail LED 3.3V
Ground Reset Reset Button 1
Ground PWR Power Button 2

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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
Pins Definition
19 Control
20 Ground
Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below
PWR Fail LED

Pins Definition
5 3.3V
6 Power Fail
20 19
1. NMI
Ground NMI 1
2. Power Fail LED
X X
FP PWRLED 3.3V Stby
HDD LED 3.3V Stby
2 Power Fail LED 3.3V

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2.7 Connectors
Power Connections
Main ATX Power Supply Connector

The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification.
You must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) 12V DC power connector to your power supply.
ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 NC 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 NC 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
Required Connection
1. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
40
8-pin 12V DC Power Connector

JPW2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for CPU or alternative single power source for a special
VGA/DVI enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
USB2/3(3.0)
Note: Please refer to page 20 for more IPMI_LAN

information on JPW2.
LAN1/2
USB0/1
+12V 8-pin Power

Pin Definitions 5 1
LAN3/4
Pin# Definition
JPW2
1-4 Ground
JPL3 1
5-8 +12V 8 4
JPL2 1 Required Connection
JPL1 FAN4
4-pin 12V Power Connector

JPW1
JPWR1 is a 4-pin connector that provides 12V DC power (up to 75W) from the motherboard
for a GPU add-on card or various peripherals. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
X11SSZ-FNote: Please keep power usage for JPWR1 within the power limits up to 75W. Over-
REV: 1.10 current DC power usage may cause damage to the motherboard.
DESIGNED IN USA
4-pin Power
Pin Definitions
33 11
CPU Socket LGA1151 Pin# Definition
1-2 Ground
4 22
3-4 +12V
LED1 1. 8-pin 12V DC Power Connector

JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
2. 4-pin 12V Power Connector
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
USB0/1
(providing up to 75W)
1 1
1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
JPI2C1
USB4/5
JL1
J18 J15
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1

DIMMB2
DIMMB1
J15
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
I-SATA1 2
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
USB12
FAN1
41
JPME2
JBR3
JBR2
FAN3 FAN2
X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual JBR3
JPME2
JBR2
Extended CMOS Battery Connector

J18 is a power connector that provides additional power to maintain the CMOS data with an
USB12
external battery. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
CMOS Battery Connector

Pin Definitions
FAN2
Pin# Definition
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
1 VBAT
2 Ground
Required Connection
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
4-pin HDD Power Connector
J15 is a 4-pin power connector that provides power to onboard HDD devices. Refer to the
table below for pin definitions.
4-pin HDD Power

Pin Definitions FAN1
JPI2C1
J15
Pin# Definition
1 12V
2 GND 1 4
3 GND
4 5V
1. Extended CMOS Battery

LED1
Connector
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
2. 4-pin HDD Power Connector
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
1
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
2
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
42
Headers
Fan Headers
There are six 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers
are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend you use 4-pin fans to
take advantage of the fan speed control via Pulse Width Modulation through the BMC. This
allows the fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the motherboard temperature.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM Control
Speaker/Buzzer
On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the speaker and pins 3-4 are for the buzzer. If you wish
to use an external speaker, connect its cable to pins 1-4.
Speaker Connector
Pin Definitions
Pin Setting Definition
Pins 1-4 Speaker
Pins 3-4 Buzzer
LED1 1. FANA
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2 2. FANB
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
IPMI_LAN
3. FAN1
LED2 LAN1/2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
4. FAN2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
JPL2
6
1 1
JPL1 FAN4
5. FAN3
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2
7
MAC CODE
6. FAN4
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
USB8/9
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
7. Speaker
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
3
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
2 1 5 4
43
AR CODE
JTPM1
Intel JSD1 JPWR1
1 SGPIO C236
Header
I-SGPIO1
4 3
The I-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with
S/N CODE
FANA
the enclosure management chip on the backplane via the PCH SATA controller.
BIOS LICENSE2
SGPIO Header
Pin Definitions
FANB
1
2 1
1 NC 2 NC
3 I-SATA0
Ground 4 DATA Out
5 Load 6 Ground 8 7
A1 7 Clock 8 NC
NC = No Connection
USB10/11(3.0)
General Purpose I/O Header
TheJTPM1
JGPIO1 (General Purpose Input/Output) header is a general purpose via Intel PCH.
Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
JGPIO Header
4 3
Pin Definitions
Pin# Port Definition PCH Pin Mapping
2JGPIO1 10
FANA
1 +3.3V +3.3V
2
FANB 2 Ground Ground

FAN3
3 GP0 GPP_E0
1
4 GP1 GPP_F1
1 LED4
9 JF1
5 GP2 GPP_E1
6 GP3 GPP_F2
7 GP4 GPP_E2
8 GP5 GPP_F3
9 GP6 GPP_F0
10 GP7 GPP_F4
LED1
1. I-SGPIO1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
2. JGPIO1
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1 1
2
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
44
Intel
ODE
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
TPM Header
The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security
device that enhances system performance as well as data security by offering encryption
and authentication to installed hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the
I-SATA1
TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Refer to the table below
Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Definitions JTPM1
1 2
JSD1 JPWR1
1 LCLK 2 GND
I-SGPIO1
4 3
3 LFRAME# 4 No Pin
FANA
5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)
2
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 3.3V 10 LAD1
FANB
1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK4 (X) 14 SMB_DAT4 (X)
I-SATA0
15 P3V3_STBY 16 SERIRQ 19 20
17 GND 18 GND
19 P3V3_STBY 20 LDRQ# (X)
LED1 1. TPM Header

JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
45
Audio Front Panel Header

A 10-pin audio header located on the motherboard allows you to use the onboard sound chip
(Realtek ALC888S-VD2) for audio function. Connect an audio cable to the this header to use
this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. The pitch of each pin is 2.54mm.
High Definition Front
Panel Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 MC_L
2 AUD_GND
3 MC_R
4 FP_Audio-Detect
5 Line_2_R
6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 AUD_GND
8 Key
9 Line_2_L
10 SENSE_RETURN
SPDIF_OUT
The SPDIF Out is used for digital audio. You will need the approriate cable to use these
features. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
SPDIF_Out
Pin Definitions
Pins Definition
1 SPDIF Out
2 Ground
LED1
1. Audio Header
JUIDB1
2. SPDIF Out
1 DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
IPMI_LAN
2
LED2 LAN1/2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
46
Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable
from the chassis to the header for notification if the chassis is opened.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions
Pins Definition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground
Internal Speaker/Buzzer
The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep
codes. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Internal Buzzer
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Pos (+) Beep In
2 Neg (-) Alarm Speaker
1. Chassis Intrusion
2. Internal Speaker
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
CPU Socket LGA1151
2
USB6/7
USB4/5
JL1 1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

1
LED4 JF1
I-SATA0
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Power SMB (I2C) Header

Power System Management Bus (I2C) header at 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 Power Fail
4 Ground
5 +3.3V
4-pin External BMC I2C Header

A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect a cable to
this header to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin
definitions.
External I2C Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection
LED1
1. Power I2C SMB Header
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
2. External BMC Header
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
2 LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
JBT1
Intel
C236 1
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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System Management Bus Header
A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at
JSMB1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
SMBus Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
I-SATA1
Disk-On-Module Power Connector
The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector at JSD1 provides 5V power to a solid-state
DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. Refer to the table below for pin
definitions.
DOM Power
JTPM1
Pin Definitions
Pin#
1
Definition
5V
1
3
JSD1
2 Ground
3 Ground
1. SMBus Header
LED1
FANB
2. DOM Power Connector
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
USB2/3(3.0)
1
VGA/DVI
IPMI_LAN
1
LED2 LAN1/2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

I-SATA0
JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1 2
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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SATA Ports
The X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F has four SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel PCH
C236 (-TLN4F/F) or Q170 (-QF) chipset. In addition, I-SATA0 has built-in power pins to
support Supermicro's SATA DOM (Disk-On-Module) solutions. Refer to the table below for
pin definition.
SATA 3.0 Port

Pin Definitions
Pin# Signal
1 Ground
2 SATA_TXP
3 SATA_TXN
4 Ground
5 SATA_RXN
6 SATA_RXP
7 Ground
1. I-SATA0
2. I-SATA1
LED1
JUIDB1
3. I-SATA2
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
4. I-SATA3
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
4
BAR CODE
Intel
3
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
2 I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator

A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED Indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID
switch is located at JUIDB1, which is next to the DP port on the back panel. The UID LED
(LED1) is located next to the UID switch. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED will
be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED indicator. The UID Indicator
provides 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 Button In
2 1
1. UID Switch
2. UID LED
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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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
at right 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
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper
consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS.
To Clear CMOS:
1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
2. Remove the cover of the chassis to access the motherboard.
3. Remove the onboard battery and the external CMOS battery installed on J18.
4. Short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four
seconds.
5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).
6. Install the batteries, the cover, reconnect the power cord(s), and power on the system.
Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.
Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
JBT1 contact pads
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VGA Enable/Disable
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller.
The default setting is Enabled.
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
LAN Port Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumpers JPL1 for LAN1, JPL2 for LAN2, and JPL3 for LAN3/4 to enable
or disable the LAN ports. The default setting is Enabled.
LAN Port Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
1. VGA Enable/Disable
LED1
2. LAN Port Enable/Disable
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
2
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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Watch Dog
JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system
when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the
system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt
signal for the application that hangs. Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS. The default
setting is Reset.
Note: When Watch Dog is enabled, the user needs to write their own application
software to disable it.
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled
Manufacturing Mode Select

JPME2 allows you to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing
Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system
settings. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
Manufacturing Mode
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Normal (Default)
Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode
LED1
1. Watch Dog
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
2. ME Manufacturing
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
1
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
2
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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SMBus to PCI-E Slots

Use jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 to enable PCI-E SMB (System Management Bus) support to
improve system management for the onboard PCI-E slot.
SMBus to PCI-E Slots

Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)
BMC Enabled
JPB1 allows you to enable or disable the BMC (Baseboard Management Control) chip and
the onboard IPMI connection for debugging purpose only. This jumper is used together with
the IPMI settings in the BIOS. After the BMC is disabled, IPMI health monitoring and remote
management functions are no longer supported.
Note: Please aways keep BMC enabled to make sure the platform operates reliably
with the health monitor.
BMC Enable
Jumper Settings
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled
1. SMBus to PCI-E Slots

LED1
2. BMC Enabled
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
2
JD1
MAC CODE
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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2.9 LED Indicators

LAN1/2/3/4 LEDs
There are two 1GbE LAN ports (LAN1/2), and the -TLN4F version has two additional 10GbE
LAN ports (LAN3/4). Each port has two LED indicators. The Activity LED is yellow and
indicates connection and activity. The Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the
speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information.
Activity LED Link LED

LED Color Status/Definition LED Color Status/Definition
Off No Connection Off No Connection or 10Mbps
Yellow Flashing Active Amber 1Gbps
Green 100Mbps (10Gbps for 10GbE port)
Link LED Activity LED
Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs

A dedicated IPMI LAN is also included on the motherboard. The amber LED on the right of
the IPMI LAN port indicates activity, while the left LED indicates the speed of the connection.
Refer to the table below for more information.
IPMI LAN LEDs
Color Status Definition
No
Link LED Activity LED Off Off
Connection
Green: Link/Speed
100 Mb/s
Solid (Left)
Amber Activity
Active
Blinking (Right)
2 1 3
1. LAN1/2 LED
LED1
2. LAN3/4 LED
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
3. Dedicated IPMI LAN LED

LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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Unit ID LED
A rear UID LED indicator at LED1 is located next to the I/O back panel. This UID indicator
provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service. Refer to the
table for the LED status.
UID LED
LED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Blue: On Unit Identified
Overheat/PWR Fail/Fan Fail LED

A Overheat/PWR/Fail/ Fan Fail LED is located at LED2. Refer to the table below for the LED
status.
Overheat/PWR Fail/Fan Fail

LED Indicator
Solid Overheat
Blinking PWR Fail or Fan Fail
1 1. UID LED
2. Overheat/PWR Fail/Fan
LED1
JUIDB1
DP1/DP2
Fail LED
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
1 1
LED2 2 LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
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USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JTPM1
JSD1 JPWR1
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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BMC Heartbeat LED

LED3 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning
normally. Refer to the table below for the LED status.
Onboard Power LED Indicator

Green:
BMC Normal
Blinking
Onboard Power LED

LED4 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the
motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system
and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.
Onboard Power LED Indicator

System Off
Off (power cable not
connected)
Green System On
1. BMC Heartbeat LED

2. Power On LED
LED1
JUIDB1
1
DP1/DP2
AUDIO FP
VGA/DVI USB2/3(3.0)
LAN1/2 IPMI_LAN
LED2
1 1
USB0/1
LED3
JSPDIF_OUT1
JVRM2
JVRM1
LAN3/4
JPAC1

JPW2
JIPMB1
JSMB1
1 1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JPL3
COM1
JPG1
1 1
1 JPL2 1
JPL1 FAN4
1
JVR1
1 1
JPB1
1
JWD1
JBR1
JPW1
COM2 MAC CODE
JD1
MAC CODE
X11SSZ-F
REV: 1.10
BT1 DESIGNED IN USA
USB8/9
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
SP1
USB4/5
JL1
J18
I-SATA3
BAR CODE
Intel
JBT1 C236
I-SATA2
S/N CODE
BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1
J15
I-SATA1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
USB10/11(3.0)
JSD1
JTPM1
JPWR1 2
I-SGPIO1
4 3
USB12
FAN1
JGPIO1
FANA
JPME2
JBR3
2
JBR2
FANB FAN3 FAN2

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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. Check that the power LED on the motherboard is on.
2. Make sure that the power connector is connected to your power supply.
3. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and chassis.
4. Disconnect all cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and
mouse.
5. Remove all add-on cards.
6. Install a CPU, a heatsink*, and connect the internal speaker and the power LED to the
motherboard. Check all jumper settings as well. (Make sure that the heatsink is fully
seated.)
7. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery (CR2032) as recommended by the
manufacturer. To avoid possible explosion, do not install the CMOS battery upside down.
No Power
1. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and the chassis.
2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
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 the add-on cards and cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on
beep codes.
3. CPU integrated graphic (DVI, DP1/2) might have to be enabled in the BIOS setup.
Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recom-
mended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to Appendix B.
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
contacting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1). Refer to 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
1. Make sure that ECC memory is used for the Xeon E3-1200 v5 series processor and
Non-ECC mrmory is used for the Core i7/i5 processor.
2. Confirm that you are using the correct memory. Also, it is recommended that you use
the same memory type and speed for all DIMMs in the system. See Section 2.4 for
memory details.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots and noting
the results.
4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.
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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 Section 1.6 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.
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.
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3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary

components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but
with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the
steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.
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, note that as a
motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with
your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible
problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
1. Please review the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Questions'
(FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website before contacting
Technical Support.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all BIOS can be
flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code.
3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting
us 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
An example of a Technical Support form is posted on our website.

Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when
contacting our technical support department by e-mail.
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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The X11SSZ-TLN4F motherboard supports up to 64GB Unbuffered ECC/Non-
ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2133MHz, in four DIMM slots. The X11SSZ-QF supports up to 64GB
Unbuffered Non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2133MHz, in four DIMM slots. See Section 2.4 for
details on installing memory.
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 AMI.BAT filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the
BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.
Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off switch?
Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power Button Mode
setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard will have instant off capabilities
as long as the BIOS has control of the system. When the Standby or Suspend feature is
enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such as during memory count (the first screen
that appears when the system is turned on), the momentary on/off switch must be held for
more than four seconds to shut down the system. This feature is required to implement the
ACPI features on the motherboard.
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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

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 the 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.
Important: 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 to the manufacturer, the RMA
number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and 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, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/
support/rma/).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in
shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of
products.
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 X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F motherboard.
The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. 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, hit 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>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time during
the setup navigation process.
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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 be displayed:
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 01/01/2015 after RTC reset.
Supermicro X11SSZ-TLN4F
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.
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Memory Information
Total Memory
This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Memory Speed
This item displays the memory speed.
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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, a very high
DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When
this occurs, revert to the default 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.
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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
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 it is expired for 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.
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CPU Configuration
The following CPU information will display:
• Intel® Core™ i5-6500 CPU @ 3.2GHz
• CPU Signature
• Microcode Patch
• Max CPU Speed
• Min CPU Speed
• 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.
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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 website for more
information.) The options are All and 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
the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The
settings are Disabled and Enabled.
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)

The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU
prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enabled.
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.
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Package Power Limit MSR Lock

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

Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is Disabled.
If the item above is set to Enabled, the next two items will be available for user
configuration:
Power Limit 1
Use this item to configure the value for Power Limit 1. 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.
Power Limit 1 Window

Use this feature to indicate the time window over which the TDP value should be maintained.
The default value is 0. The options are 0, 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32,
40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, and 128.
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 milliwatts 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.
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. Enter 0 to
use the manufacture default setting.

three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0
to use the manufacture default setting.
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three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0
to use the manufacture default setting.
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
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
Disabled and Enabled.
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.
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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
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.
SW Guard Extensions (SGX)

Use this feature is to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). SGX is a
set of CPU instructions that increases software security. The options are Disabled, Enabled,
and Software Controlled.
PRMRR Size
The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Memory (PRM) in the
Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR). The options are Auto, 32MB, 64MB,
and 128MB.
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Graphics Configuration
Primary Display
Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary display. The options
are Auto, IGFX, PEG, and PCIE.
Primary PEG
This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graphics (PEG) slot. The
default setting is CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16.
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 Auto, PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8), Onboard, and
PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (INX8).
Internal Graphics
Select Auto to keep an internal graphics device installed on an expansion slot supported
by the CPU to be automatically enabled. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled.
DMI/OPI Configuration
The following DMI information will display:

• DMI
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.
CPU 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
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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
SLOT6 Max Link Speed

This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on SLOT6. The
options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3.
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.
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
ASPM 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
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• 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.
Fast Boot
Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
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 Management

Use this feature to monitor the power consumption and temperature of the system to predict
a thermal trend. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
GT - Power Management Control
The following GT - Power Management Control information will display:

• GT Info
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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
PCH 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.
PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)
SLOT4 ASPM
Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device.
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 Device

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.
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PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)
SLOT7 ASPM
Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device.
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.
SLOT7 L1 Substates
Use this feature to set the PCI Express L1 Substates. The options are Disabled, L1.1,
L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2
SLOT7 PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2,
and Gen3.
SLOT7 Detect Non-Compliance Device

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.
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

Enable this feature to reduce EMI interference by down spreading the clock 0.5%. Disable
this feature to centralize the clock without spreading. 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.
SATA Mode Selection

Use this item to select the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are AHCI and RAID.
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SATA Frozen
Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
*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.
Serial ATA Port 0 ~ Port 3

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular
SATA port.
• Model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support
Port 0 ~ Port 3 Hot Plug

This feature designates the SATA 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 Disabled and Enabled.
Port 0 ~ Port 3 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 3 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 PERR/SERR Support

Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal
Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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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.
SR-IOV Support
Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot.
The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X8)

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.

default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled.


Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the onboard video controller.
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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.
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
Super IO Chip AST2400
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.
Device Settings
This item displays the 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 Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12;), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12;), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).
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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.
Device Settings
This item displays the 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 Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12;), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12;), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).
PCH-FW Configuration
The following firmware information will display:
• ME FW Version
• ME Firmware Mode
• ME Firmware Type
• ME Firmware SKU
ME FW Image Re-Flash
Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine firmware. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
AMT Configuration
Intel AMT
Select Enabled to use Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) to enhance system
performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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BIOS Hotkey Pressed

Select Enabled to use the BIOS Hotkey feature to enter the Active Mangement Technology
setup after POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
WatchDog
Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or
BIOS hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
OS Timer / BIOS Timer

These options appear if Watch Dog Timer (above) is enabled. This is a timed delay in
seconds, before a system power down or reset after a BIOS or operating system failure is
detected. Directly enter the value in seconds.
Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1 Console Redirection
Console Redirection
Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
*If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's
configuration:
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
VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.
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).
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COM1 Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are
7 and 8.
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.
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
options are Disabled and Enabled.
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.
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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.
SOL/COM2 Console Redirection

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

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are
7 and 8.
COM2 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.
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COM2 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.
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
options are Disabled and Enabled.
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 (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The
*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's
configuration:
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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 Mgmt 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 VT100, VT100+, VT-
UTF8, and ANSI.
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
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
Parity
Stop Bits
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State

This feature selects the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the suspend
button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM).
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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.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
WHEA Support
Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and
provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows
OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health
monitoring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Trusted Computing
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: The
system will restart to change the TPM State.
Pending 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 informational status messages that indicate the current TPM State:
TPM Enabled Status
TPM Active Status
TPM Owner Status
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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.
Add an Attempt
Delete Attempts
Change Attempt Order
Intel® Ethernet Controller X550 - 00:25:90:XX:XX:XX
NIC Configuration
Link Speed
Use this feature to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options
are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.
Wake On LAN
Select Enabled for Wake_On_LAN support, which will allow the system to "wake up" when
an onboard LAN device receives an incoming signal. The default option is N/A.
Blink LEDs
Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. Use the
keyboard to select a value.
UEFI Driver
This item displays the UEFI driver version.
Adapter PBA
This item displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a
nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number.
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Device Name
This item displays the adapter device name.
Chip Type
This item displays the network adapter chipset name.
PCI Device ID
This item displays the device ID number.
PCI Address
This item displays the PCI address for this computer. PCI addresses are 3 two-digit
hexadecimal numbers.
Link Status
This item displays the connection status.
MAC Address
This item displays the MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
Virtual MAC Address

This item displays the Virtual MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
Intel® Ethernet Controller X550 - 00:25:90:XX:XX:XX
NIC Configuration
Link Speed
Use this feature to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options
are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.
Wake On LAN
Select Enabled for Wake_On_LAN support, which will allow the system to "wake up"
when an onboard LAN device receives an incoming signal. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Blink LEDs
Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. Use the
keyboard to select a value.
UEFI Driver
This item displays the UEFI driver version.
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Adapter PBA
This item displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a
nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number.
Device Name
This item displays the adapter device name.
Chip Type
This item displays the network adapter chipset name.
PCI Device ID
This item displays the device ID number.
PCI Address
This item displays the PCI address for this computer. PCI addresses are 3 two-digit
Link Status
This item displays the connection status.
MAC Address
This item displays the MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
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4.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.
Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings
Enabling/Disabling Options
SMBIOS Event Log

Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system
boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log

If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased. Select Yes, Next Reset, data
in the event log will be erased upon next system reboot. Select Yes, Every Reset, data in
the event log will be erased upon every system reboot. The options are No, Yes, Next reset,
and Yes, Every reset.
When Log is Full

Select Erase Immediately for all messages to be automatically erased from the event log
when the event log memory is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
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SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings
Log System Boot Event

This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are
MECI
The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that
a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric
value. The default value is 1.
METW
The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between
duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default
value is 60.
Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes
to take effect.
View SMBIOS Event Log
This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.
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4.5 IPMI
Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.
BMC Firmware Revision

This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.
IPMI STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller)

This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
System Event Log
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components
Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Erasing Settings
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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 decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log
is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is
full. 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
BMC Network Configuration

*The BMC network information is only valid when the IPMI Function is enabled.*
IPMI LAN Selection

This item displays the IPMI LAN setting. The default setting is Failover.
IPMI Network Link Status

This item displays the IPMI Network Link status. The default setting is Shared LAN.
Update IPMI LAN Configuration

Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot.
The options are No and Yes
Configuration Address Source

This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address 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, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available
IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static. The following items are
assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected.
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).
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Subnet Mask
This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-
digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
Station MAC Address

This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
Gateway IP Address
This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal
and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).
IPMI Function Support
Use this feature to enable IPMI support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When
Disabled, the system powers on quickly by removing BIOS support for extended IPMI
features. The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time wthout
using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network
configuration in the BIOS setup is also invalid when IPMI Function Support is disabled.
The general BMC function and motherboard health monitor such as fan control are still
functioning even when this option is disabled.
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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.
User Password
Press Enter to create a new or change an existing User password.
Secure Boot Menu
This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features:
• System Mode
• Secure Boot
• Vendor Keys
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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.
Key Management
This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings.
Provision Factory Default Keys

Select Enabled to install the default Secure-Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Enroll All Factory Default Keys

Select Yes to install all default secure keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Yes
and No.
Save All Secure Boot Variables

This feature allows the user to decide if all secure boot variables should be saved.
Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys.
Set New Key

Select Yes to load the new platform keys (PK) from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No
to load the platform keys from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Key Exchange Keys

Set New Key
Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from
a file. The options are Yes and No.
Append Key
Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. Select
No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No.
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Authorized Signatures
Set New Key
Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB
from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Append Key
Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select
No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Forbidden Signatures
Set New Key
Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBX from
Append Key
Select Yes to add the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DBX. Select No
to load the DBX from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Authorized TimeStamps
Set New Key
Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBT from
Append Key
Select Yes to add the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBT. Select
No to load the DBT from a file. The options are Yes and No.
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4.7 Boot
Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:
Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options
are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual.
Select a boot device below to list in FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities. The boot sequence
option ranges from BOOT OPTION #1 ~ BOOT OPTION #16.
• HDD special boot instance
• CD/DVD special boot instance
• USB Hard Disk special boot instance
• USB CD/DVD special boot instance
• USB Key special boot instance
• USB Floppy special boot instance
• Network special boot instance
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FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press
<Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
*If the item above set to Legacy, UEFI/Dual, the following items will be displayed:
• Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #1
Add New Boot Option

Use this item to select a new boot device to add to the boot priority list.
Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during
startup.
The settings are [any pre-defined boot device].
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NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which Network devices are boot devices.
• Legact Boot Order #1
UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI network drive devices are boot devices.
• UEFI Boot Order #1
UEFI Application Boot Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.
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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.
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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 stability, but not for
maximum performance.
Save as User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. 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
A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system
is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up
process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. 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 (on the following page) correspond to the number of beeps for the
corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.
BIOS Beep (POST) Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description
1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)
5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in system
5 long, 2 short Display memory read/write error Video adapter missing or with faulty memory
1 long continuous System OH System overheat condition
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Appendix A: BIOS Codes
A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http://
www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").
When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h.
If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the
computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20).
For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
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Appendix B
Software Installation
B.1 Installing Software Programs

The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro.
com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.
After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for
your motherboard. Download this file to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
(You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)
After creating a CD/DVD with the ISO files, insert the disk into the CD/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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Appendix B: Software Installation
Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.
Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one
at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before proceeding with the
next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents
of the CD.
When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a driver CD, please set the SATA
Configuration to "Compatible Mode" and configure SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After
making the driver diskette, be sure to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.
B.2 SuperDoctor® 5
The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a
command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program
monitors system health information such 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. SD5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and
SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.
Note: The default Username 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
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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Appendix C: Warning Statements
Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une
pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
¡Advertencia!
Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. 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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Product Disposal
Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national
laws and regulations.
製品の廃棄
この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要があります。
警告
本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。
警告
本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。
Warnung
Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes
erfolgen.
¡Advertencia!
Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos
nacionales.
Attention
La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou
directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
‫סילוק המוצר‬
!‫אזהרה‬
.‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬
‫عند التخلص النهائي من هذا المنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬
경고!
이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.
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
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. Doing so may cause a 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 for add-on card
initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored in the add-on card, to boot the
system. The UEFI offers clean, hands-off control to a computer system at bootup.
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 boot block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and
recovery codes for the user to flash a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image
is corrupted. When the system power is on, the boot block codes execute first. Once it is
completed, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization and bootup.
Note: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the main
BIOS boot crashes. However, if the BIOS boot block crashes, you will need to follow
the procedures below for BIOS recovery.
D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device without
the need for additional utilities. A USB flash device such as a USB flash drive or a USB CD/
DVD device can be used for this purpose. A USB hard disk drive cannot be used for BIOS
recovery at this time.
The file system supported by UEFI is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) installed on
a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. Note that the BIOS might need several
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minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large because it contains
too many folders and files.
To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below.
1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\"
Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.
Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website
at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and
rename it "Super.ROM".
2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB
drive and power on the system.
3. While powering on the system, please keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> simultaneously
on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below)
displays.
Warning: Please stop pressing the <Ctrl> and <Home> keys immediately when you see the
screen (or a similar screen) below; otherwise, it will trigger a system reboot.
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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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery
4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery
menu as shown below.
Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide
to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
5. 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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6. After the BIOS recovery process has completed, press any key to reboot the system.
7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive.
8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.
9. After seeing the message that 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.
10. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
11. Press <F3> to load the default settings.
12. After loading the default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS
Setup utility.
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Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: November 09, 2015

Copyright © 2015 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

2.5 Rear I/O Ports.....................................................................................................................32

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Main Parts List (Included in Retail Box)

Quick Reference Guide MNL-1744-QRG 1

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

Figure 1-1. X11SSZ-TLN4F Motherboard Image

Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X11SSZ-TLN4F.

Figure 1-2. X11SSZ-TLN4F/QF/F Motherboard Layout

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)

USB6/7 CPU Socket LGA1151

BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1

FANB FAN3 FAN2

Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X11SSZ-TLN4F.

Note 2: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

PCH SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)

BT1 USB6/7 CPU Socket LGA1151

BIOS LICENSE JPI2C1

FANB FAN3 FAN2

JSD1 LED4 USB12 FAN2

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

• Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.

Quick Reference Table

JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JPAC1 Front Panel Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL3 (TLN4F only) LAN3/4 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

BT1 Onboard Battery

COM1/COM2 COM Headers

DP1/DP2 DisplayPorts (Version 1.3)

FAN1 ~ FAN4 System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)

FANA, FANB I/O Fan Headers

IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port

I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3 Intel® PCH SATA 3.0 Ports

I-SGPIO1 Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header

J18 Extended CMOS Battery Connector

JD1 Speaker/Buzzer Header (Pins 1-4: Speaker, Pins 3-4: Buzzer)

JF1 Front Panel Control Header

JGPIO1 General Purpose I/O Header

JIPMB1 4-pin BMC External I2C Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector

Note: Table is continued on the next page.

JSMB1 PCH SMBus Header

JSPDIF_OUT1 Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Audio Output Header