SUPERMICRO SuperServer® E102-9W-H/E/L/C

SuperServer® E102-9W-H/E/L/C
USER’S MANUAL

SuperServer® E102-9W-H/E/L/C

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Preface

About this Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer E102-9W-H/E/L/C. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the E102-9W-H/E/L/C server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors, and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).
Notes
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: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver \
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview
The SuperServer E102-9W-H/E/L/C is a compact, embedded system comprised of the CSE-E102 chassis and the X11SWN-H/E/L/C single processor motherboard. The E102-9W-H/E/L/C is designed for IoT-embedded applications such as industrial automation, environment monitoring, surveillance, and kiosks. Refer to our website for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com). This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features. In addition to the motherboard and chassis, several important parts that are included with the system are listed below.

Main Parts List

Description| Part Number| Quantity
Power Adapter| MCP-250-10134-0N| 1

Note: The following safety models associated with the E102-9W-H/E/L/C have been certified as compliant with CSA or UL models: E102-60 and E102-A6X11.
Important Links
For your system to work properly, follow the links below to download all necessary drivers and utilities for your server.

• Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: s[email protected]

This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
1.2 System Features
The following table provides an overview of the main features of the E102-9W-H/E/L/C. Refer to Appendix C for additional specifications.

E102-9W-H, E102-9W-E, and E102-9W-L support Intel® Whiskey Lake-U i7-8665UE/i5-8365UE/i3-8145UE
Input/Output| LAN: 2x 1GbE ports
Video: 1x Dual-Mode Display port, 1x HDMI 1.4 port
USB: 4x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
Optional: Mic-in / Line Out, 4x COM (2 RS232, 2 RS232/422/485)
Cooling| 1x 40x40x10mm fan
Memory| E102-9W-C supports up to 64GB of non-ECC SO-DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz in two memory slots
E102-9W-H, E102-9W-E, and E102-9W-L support up to 64GB of non-ECC SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz in two memory slots
Expansion Slots| 1x M.2 B-Key 3042/2242/2280 (SATA 6Gb/s / USB3 / USB2) with Nano SIM holder
1x M.2 E-Key 2230 (PCIe x1 / USB2 / CNVi)
1x M.2 2242/2280 M-Key (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA Gen3 x1, NVMe support)
Power| Lockable 60W Power Adapter for 12V DC
Form Factor| 3.5″ SBC small form factor (4″X5.75″)
Dimensions| (WxHxD) 7.48″ x 4.72″ x 1.72″ in. (195 x 151 x 44 mm)

1.3 Chassis Features
Front Features
See the illustration below for the features included on the front of the chassis.

Figure 1-1. Front View

Front Chassis Features

Item| Feature| Description
1| Power Button| The power switch applies or removes power to the system. Turning off power removes the main power but maintains standby power.
2| Power LED| The Power LED is green when the system is on and orange when the system is in standby mode.
3| HDD LED| The HDD LED flashes when activity is detected on the internal storage drives

Rear Features
The chassis rear holds input/output ports, described in Chapter 3.

Rear Chassis Features

Item| Features| Description
1| Power Input| Use this port for the 60W DC power input
2| LAN| 2x 1GbE network ports
3| USB| 4x USB 3.1 ports
4| DP++| Dual-Mode Display Port
5| HDMI| High Definition Multimedia Interface 1.4
6| Antenna cut-outs| 2x cut-outs for mounting antennas
7| Security Slot| Kensington® Security Slot

Chassis Dimensions
The compact chassis measures 190 x 121 mm from the top view and 190 x 43.6 mm from the I/O view.

Figure 1-3. Chassis Dimensions (Top View)

Figure 1-4. Chassis Dimensions (I/O View) 11

1.4 Motherboard Layout
Below is a layout of the X11SWN-H with the jumper, connector, and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information, and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 3.

Top Layout Bottom Layout
Figure 1-5. Motherboard Layout

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

Quick Reference Table

Pins 2-3 Clear CMOS
JLCDPWR1| LVDS Panel Power Source Selection| Pins 1-3 (3.3V) Pins 3-5 (5V)
Pins 3-4 (12V)
JPF1| Power Force On| Pins 1-2 (Force Power ON)
Pins 2-3 (Power Button ON)
JPME2| Manufacturing Mode Select| Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JPT1| TPM Enable/Disable| Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
J2| SIM Detection| Pins 2-4 (High Active)
Pins 4-6 (Low Active)
Connector| Description
---|---
AUDIO FP| Front Panel Audio Header (Mic-In/Line-Out)
BT1| Onboard Battery Header (bottom side)
JCOM1| COM1/COM2 Headers (RS232/422/485)
JCOM2| COM3/COM4 Headers (RS232)
JCOM3| COM5/COM6 Headers (RS232)
DP| Dual-Mode Display Port (DP++)
FAN1| System Fan Header
HDMI| High Definition Multimedia Interface
I-SATA| SATA 6Gb/s (3.0) Port
JEIO1| Extended I/O (bottom side)
JF1| Front Control Panel Header
JGP1| General Purpose I/O Header
JMD1| M.2 B-Key 2242/3042/2280
(SATA 3.0/USB 3.0/USB 2.0 with Nano SIM) Slot (bottom side)
JMD2| M.2 E-Key 2230 (PCIe x1/USB2.0/CNVi) Slot (bottom side)
JMD3| M.2 M-Key 2242/2280 (PCIe x4/SATA) Slot (bottom side)
JPH1| 4-pin HDD Power Output Connector
JPWR1| 8-pin +12-24V ATX Power Input Connector
JSIM1| Nano SIM Card Slot (bottom side)
JSMBUS1| System Management Bus Header (bottom side)
LAN1/LAN2| Gigabit Ethernet Ports
LVDS1| Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Connector
SRW1 – SRW5| M.2 Mounting Holes
USB0/1, USB2/3| Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports
USB4/5, USB6/7| Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers

* Default Setting

System Block Diagram

Figure 1-6. System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and might not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the System Specifications appendix for the actual specifications of your motherboard.
1.5 System Installation
This section provides advice and instructions for mounting your system. The system is shipped with the onboard processor and the motherboard installed in the chassis.
Unpacking the System
Inspect the box in which the system was shipped and note if it was damaged. If the system itself shows damage, file a damage claim with the carrier.
Warnings and Precautions
Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix B.
Installing Components to your System

• Memory: If your system is not already fully integrated with system memory, refer to Chapter 2 for details on compatible types of memory and the installation procedure.
• Drives and Storage: Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing drives.
• Installing Mounting Brackets: Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing mounting brackets.
• Input/Output: Refer to Chapter 3 for information about I/O ports.
• Software: Refer to Chapter 4 for software installation information, including drivers and monitoring programs.

Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation

This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components requires that power first be removed from the system. Please follow the procedures given in each section.
2.1 Removing Power
Use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system.

1. Use the operating system to power down the system.
2. After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the AC adapter power cord from the power source.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the chassis.

2.2 Accessing the System
The chassis features a removable top cover.
Removing the Top Cover

1. Remove two screws holding the cover at the chassis rear.
2. Slide the cover to the rear as illustrated above to release the cover hooks from the chassis, and lift the cover off.

Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place. It helps provide proper airflow and prevent overheating.

Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Cover

Motherboard Removal
The X11SWN-H/E/L/C can be removed from the chassis to install the motherboard or chassis components.
Removing the Motherboard

1. Remove the top chassis cover as described on the previous page.
2. Remove the four screws holding the motherboard to the chassis floor.
3. Lift the motherboard out of the chassis.

Figure 2-2. Motherboard Removal

Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes. Details may differ from the E102-9W-H/E/L/C.
2.3 Motherboard Components
Processor
The E102-9W-C supports the Intel® Celeron 4305UE Processor. E102-9W-H, E102-9W-E, and E102-9W-L support Intel® Whiskey Lake-U i7-8665UE/i5-8365UE/i3-8145UE
Memory Support
The X11SWN-C motherboard supports up to 64GB of non-ECC SO-DIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2133 MHz in two memory slots. The X11SWN-H, X11SWN-E, and X11SWN-L motherboards support up to 64GB of non-ECC SO-DIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2400 MHz in two memory slots.
Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.
Installing Memory
Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent damage.
SO-DIMM Installation

1. Remove the motherboard from the chassis and carefully turn the motherboard over to the bottom side.
2. Position the SO-DIMM module’s bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot.
3. Insert the SO-DIMM module vertically at about a 45-degree angle. Press down until the module locks into place.
4. The side clips will automatically secure the SO-DIMM module, locking it into place.

SO-DIMM Removal

1. Push the side clips at the end of the slot to release the SO-DIMM module.
2. Pull the SO-DIMM module up to remove it from the slot.

Figure 2-3. SO-DIMM Labels on Bottom of the Motherboard

Solid State Storage
This motherboard supports internally mounted solid-state storage cards by means of three M.2 drives.

Figure 2-4. Installing M.2 Expansion Cards

Installing an M.2 Card

1. Gently insert the M.2 card into the connector.
2. Use a screw to secure the M.2 card to the standoff.

2.4 Battery Removal and Installation
Battery Removal
To remove the battery, follow the steps below:

1. Power off your system and remove the cover as described in Sections 2.1 and 2.2.
2. Remove the battery cable at the BT1 connector on the board.
3. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal
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. Unplug the power cord.
2. Connect the battery cable into the battery connector (BT1) and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the cable is securely locked.

The battery is temporarily placed on the heatsink during shipping. Use the foam tape on the back side of the battery to secure the battery to a flat surface on the bottom of the motherboard or a proper location in the system. Do not place the battery on the heatsink during operation. 2.5 Chassis Components
Installing the Hard Drive
The CSE-E102 can accommodate a single fixed 2.5″ hard drive of 7 mm height. It is installed to the inside of the bottom cover of the chassis. Use an enterprise quality drive.

Figure 2-4. Installing the Hard Drive

Installing the Hard Drive
The motherboard should be installed before installing the hard drive.

1. Make sure there is no power to the system as described in section 2.1 and remove the chassis cover.
2. Remove the four screws securing the bottom cover tray to the chassis and set them aside for later use. Lift the cover out. On the inside of this bottom, cover is where the hard drive is mounted.
3. Place the hard drive onto the inside of the bottom cover and secure it to the tray with the four screws provided with the hard drive, as shown.
4. Attach the cable SATA connector to the motherboard connector. This cable carries both the SATA signal and the SATA power.
5. Return the hard drive bottom cover assembly into the chassis, aligning the screw holes of the bottom tray with the holes in the chassis. Secure the tray to the chassis support bracket with the screws previously set aside.
6. Power up the system.

System Cooling
The E102-9W-H/E/L/C includes a 40x40x10 mm cooling fan.
Installing the System Fan

1. Power down the system and remove the chassis cover as described in Sections 2.1 and 2.2.
2. If the motherboard is installed in the chassis, remove the motherboard from the chassis as described in Section 2.2.
3. To install the fan, align the fan with the holes in the wall of the chassis.
4. Secure the fan with two screws.
5. Install the motherboard and connect the fan cable to the fan header on the motherboard.
6. Reinstall the chassis top cover and power up the system.

Figure 2-5. System Fan

Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections

This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A motherboard layout indicating component locations can be found in Chapter 1.
Review the Safety Precautions in Appendix B before installing or removing components.
3.1 Power Connections
Power Connectors JPWR1 is the 12-24V DC power connector that provides power to the motherboard. JPH1 is a 4-pin HDD power connector that provides power to hard disk drives.

8-pin 12-24V Power Pin Definitions

Pins| Definition
1 – 4| Ground
5 – 8| +12-24V
4-pin HDD Power Pin Definitions
Pins| Definition
1| 12V
2-3| Ground
4| 5V

3.2 Headers and Connectors

Fan Header
There is one fan header with 4-pins on the motherboard. Pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using the Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.

Fan Header Pin Definitions

Pin#| Definition
1| Ground (Black)
2| +12V (Red)
3| Tachometer
4| PWM Control

Front Panel Audio Header
A 10-pin front panel audio header located on the motherboard allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Audio Header Pin Definitions

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| Microphone_Left| 2| Audio_Ground
3| Microphone_Right| 4| Audio_Detect
5| Line_Out_Right| 6| Ground
7| Jack_Detect| 8| Key
9| Line_Out_Left| 10| Ground

SATA Ports
The X11SWN-H/E/L/C motherboard has one I-SATA 3.0 port. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

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

M.2 Slots
The X11SWN-H/E/L/C motherboard has three M.2 slots. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 slot at JMD1 supports M.2 B-Key SATA 3.1/USB 3.0/USB 2.0 modules with Nano SIM in a 2242/3042/2280 form factor, whereas the M.2 slot at JMD2 supports M.2 E-Key PCIe x1/USB2.0/CNVi modules in a 2230 form factor. The M.2 slot at JMD3 supports M.2 M-Key PCIe x4/SATA modules in a 2242/2280 form factor. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.

M.2 Pin Definition (JMD1)

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| N/C| 2| P3V3SB
3| GND| 4| P3V3SB
5| GND| 6| FULL_CARDPOWER OFF#(PU TO P1V8SB only)
7| USB_D+| 8| W_DISABLE1#(PU TO P3V3SB only)
9| USB_D-| 10| N/C
11| GND| 12-19| KEY B
20-22| N/C| 23| WAKE_ON_WWAN#(PU TO P1V8SB only)
24-25| N/C| 26| W_DISABLE2#(PU TO P1V8SB only)
27| GND| 28| N/C
29| USB3.0-Rx-| 30| UIM-RESET
31| USB3.0-Rx+| 32| UIM-CLK
33| GND| 34| UIM-DATA
35| USB3.0-Tx-| 36| UIM-PWR
37| USB3.0-Tx+| 38| N/C
39| GND| 40| N/C
41| SATA-B+| 42| N/C
43| SATA-B-| 44| Alert# (PU to P1V8SB only)
45| GND| 46| N/C
47| SATA-A-| 48| N/C
49| SATA-A+| 50| N/C
51| GND| 52-56| N/C
57| GND| 58-65| N/C
66| SIM_DETECT| 67| RESET#
68| N/C| 69| N/C
70| P3V3SB| 71| GND
72| P3V3SB| 73| GND
74| P3V3SB| 75| N/C
M.2 Pin Definition (JMD2)

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| GND| 2| P3V3SB
3| USB_D+| 4| P3V3SB
5| USB_D-| 6| N/C
7| GND| 8| CNV_BT_I2S_SCLK
9| CNV_WR_LANE1_DN| 10| CNV_RF_RESET_N
11| CNV_WR_LANE1_DP| 12| CNV_BT_I2S_SDO
13| GND| 14| MODEM_CLKREQ
15| CNV_WR_LANE0_DN| 16| N/C
17| CNV_WR_LANE0_DP| 18| GND
19| GND| 20| UART_BT_WAKE_N
21| CNV_WR_CLK_DN| 22| CNV_BRI_RSP
23| CNV_WR_CLK_DP| 24| KEY E
25| KEY E| 26| KEY E
27| KEY E| 28| KEY E
29| KEY E| 30| KEY E
31| KEY E| 32| CNV_RGI_DT
33| GND| 34| CNV_RGI_RSP
35| PETp0| 36| CNV_BRI_DT
37| PETn0| 38| CLINK_RST_N
39| GND| 40| CLINK_DATA
41| PERp0| 42| CLINK_CLK
43| PERn0| 44| CNV_PA_BLANKING
45| GND| 46| CNV_MFUART2_TXD
47| REFCLKp0| 48| CNV_MFUART2_RXD
49| REFCLKn0| 50| SUSCLK
51| GND| 52| PERST0#
53| CLKREQ0#| 54| BT_DISABLE2#
55| PEWAKE0#| 56| WIFI_DISABLE2#
57| GND| 58| N/C
59| CNV_WT_LANE1_DN| 60| N/C
61| CNV_WT_LANE1_DP| 62| N/C
63| GND| 64| CLKIN_XTAL
65| CNV_WT_LANE0_DN| 66| N/C
67| CNV_WT_LANE0_DP| 68| N/C
69| GND| 70| N/C
71| CNV_WT_CLK_DN| 72| P3V3SB
73| CNV_WT_CLK_DP| 74| P3V3SB
75| GND
M.2 Pin Definition (JMD3)

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| GND| 2| P3V3
3| GND| 4| P3V3
5| PERn3| 6| N/C
7| PERp3| 8| N/C
9| GND| 10| N/C
11| PETn3| 12| P3V3
13| PETp3| 14| P3V3
15| GND| 16| P3V3
17| PERn2| 18| P3V3
19| PERp2| 20| N/C
21| GND| 22| N/C
23| PETn2| 24| N/C
25| PETp2| 26| N/C
27| GND| 28| N/C
29| PERn1| 30| N/C
31| PERp1| 32| N/C
33| GND| 34| N/C
35| PETn1| 36| N/C
37| PETp1| 38| N/C
39| GND| 40| N/C
41| PERn0/SATA-B+| 42| N/C
43| PERp0/SATA-B-| 44| N/C
45| GND| 46| N/C
47| PETn0/SATA-A-| 48| N/C
49| PETp0/SATA-A+| 50| PERST#
51| GND| 52| CLKREQ#
53| REFCLKn| 54| N/C
55| REFCLKp| 56| N/C
57| GND| 58| N/C
59| KEY M| 60| KEY M
61| KEY M| 62| KEY M
63| KEY M| 64| KEY M
65| KEY M| 66| KEY M
67| N/C| 68| SUSCLK
69| PEDET| 70| P3V3
71| GND| 72| P3V3
73| GND| 74| P3V3
75| GND

Battery Connector
BT1 is a two-pin connector for an external CMOS battery. This connector is also used to clear the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, remove the battery, short pins 1-2 for more than 10 seconds, and then install the battery.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
The motherboard has four USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB0/1, USB2/3) on the I/O back panel. There are two USB 2.0 headers (USB4/5, and USB6/7) that provide four USB connections. These onboard headers can be used to provide front-side USB access with a cable (not included).

USB 2.0 Header Pin Definitions (USB4/5)

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| +5V| 2| +5V
3| USB_PN4| 4| USB_PN5
5| USB_PP4| 6| USB_PP5
7| Ground| 8| Ground
9| Key| 10| Ground
USB 2.0 Header Pin Definitions (USB6/7)

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| +5V| 2| +5V
3| USB_PN6| 4| USB_PN7
5| USB_PP6| 6| USB_PP7
7| Ground| 8| Ground
9| Key| 10| Ground

General Purpose I/O Header
The JGP1 (General Purpose Input/Output) header is a general purpose I/O expander on a pin header via the SMBus. Each pin can be configured to be an input pin or output pin. The GPIO is controlled via the PCA9554APW 8-bit GPIO expansion from PCH SMBus. The base address is 0xF040. The expander slave address is 0x4C for WRITE and READ. See the table below for pin definitions.

GPIO Header Pin Definitions

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
1| P3V3SB| 2| GND
3| GP_P3V3_GP0| 4| GP_P3V3_GP4
5| GP_P3V3_GP1| 6| GP_P3V3_GP5
7| GP_P3V3_GP2| 8| GP_P3V3_GP6
9| GP_P3V3_GP3| 10| GP_P3V3_GP7

LVDS Connector
VDS1 is the LVDS connector. LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) is a high-speed digital interface that operates at low power. It is a type of connection that is used with an LVDS LCD panel. The connector combines LCD VCC Power (pins 9-10), LVDS high-speed digital interface, backlight power 3.3V (pin 7) and 12V (pins 1-5), backlight enables (pin 15), and dimming control (pin 13). Select the correct LCD VCC power according to the LCD specification by JLCDPWR1 (3.3V/5V/12V) before enabling the LVDS panel. Refer to the table below for vendor part number, mating, and crimping contact connector information before making the LVDS/backlight cable.

LVDS Connector Pin Definitions

Pin#| Definition| Pin#| Definition
39| GND| 40| GND
37| LVDSB D3N| 38| LVDSB D3P
35| LVDSB CLKN| 36| LVDSB CLK
33| LVDSB D2N| 34| LVDSB D2P
31| LVDSB D1N| 32| LVDSB D1P
29| LVDSB D0N| 30| LVDSB D0P
27| GND| 28| GND
25| LVDSA D3N| 26| LVDSA D3P
23| LVDSA CLKN| 24| LVDSA CLKP
21| LVDSA D2N| 22| LVDSA D2P
19| LVDSA D1N| 20| LVDSA D1P
17| LVDSA D0N| 18| LVDSA D0P
15| BKLTEN| 16| GND
13| BKLTCTL| 14| PVCCEN
11| DDC CLK| 12| DDC DATA
9| LCDVCC| 10| LCDVCC
7| 3.3V| 8| GND
5| 12V| 6| GND
3| 12V| 4| 12V
1| 12V| 2| 12V

System Management Bus Header
A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMBUS1. See the table below for pin definitions.

SMBus Header Pin Definitions

Pin#| Definition
1| Data
2| Ground
3| Clock
4| NC

Nano SIM Slot
The JSIM1 slot supports a Nano SIM card.

JEIO1
This EI/O header provides flexible support for the following functions: PCIe x2, LPC, SMBus, and Power, so that it allows customers to make their own I/O module to fit different kinds of vertical market I/O demands.

Functions
PCI Express
LPC
SMBus
Power
N/C
GND

EI/O Pin Definition

Pin#| Definition| | Pin#| Definition
1| PCIE_RX_DP0| 61 GND| 2| PCIE_TX_DP0
3| PCIE_RX_DN0| 4| PCIE_TX_DN0
5| GND| 6| GND
7| PCIE_RX_DP1| 8| PCIE_TX_DP1
9| PCIE_RX_DN1| 10| PCIE_TX_DN0
11| GND| 12| GND
13| CLK_100M_DP| 14| N/C
15| CLK_100M_DN| 16| N/C
17| GND| 62 GND| 18| N/C
19| N/C| 20| N/C
21| N/C| 22| GND
23| GND| 24| N/C
25| N/C| 26| N/C
27| N/C| 28| GND
29| GND| 30| N/C
31| N/C| 32| WAKE_EIO_N
33| N/C| 63 GND| 34| N/C
35| GND| 36| N/C
37| N/C| 38| SMB_CLK
39| N/C| 40| SMB_DAT
41| P5VSB| 42| P3VSB
43| P5VSB| 44| LPC_LFRAME_N
45| P12VSB| 46| LPC_AD3
47| SOC_LPC_CLKOUT1| 64 GND| 48| LPCAD2
49| PLTR TPM_80PORT_N| 50| LPC_AD1
51| LPC_SERIRQ| 52| LPC_AD0
53| P3V3| 54| P5V
55| PS_ON_N| 56| GND
57| N/C| 58| N/C
59| N/C| 60| N/C

3.3 Ports
Rear I/O Ports
See Figure 3-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the front of the motherboard.

Figure 3-1. I/O Port Definitions

Rear I/O Ports

#| Description| #| Description
1.| LAN1| 6.| USB2 (USB3.1 Gen 2)
2.| LAN2| 7.| USB3 (USB3.1 Gen 2)
3.| USB1 (USB3.1 Gen 2)| 8.| DP++
4.| USB0 (USB3.1 Gen 2)| 9.| HDMI

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. Refer to the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

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 5). To turn off the power in the suspend mode, press the button for at least four seconds. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pins| Definition
1| Signal
2| Ground

Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pins| Definition
3| Reset
4| Ground

HDD LED
The HDD LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Attach a cable here to show the hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pins| Definition
5| +3.3V
6| HDD LED

Power LED
The Power LED connection is located on pins 7 and 8 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pins| Definition
7| +3.3V Stay
8| PWR LED

3.4 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work
To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
Note: On two-pin jumpers, Closed means the jumper is on, and Open means the jumper is off the pins.

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Shut down the system before clearing the CMOS.

CMOS Clear Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting| Definition
Pins 1-2| Normal Operation (Default)
Pins 2-3| CMOS Clear

JLCDPWR1 Use this jumper to select the power voltage for the LVDS panel. Make sure that the specifications of the cable are compatible with the panel to prevent damage.

LVDS VCC Power Selection Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting| Definition
Pins 1-3| 3.3V (Default)
Pins 3-5| 5V
Pins 3-4| 12V

Manufacturing Mode Select
Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Manufacturing Mode Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting| Definition
Pins 1-2| Normal (Default)
Pins 2-3| Manufacturing Mode

Force Power On
Use jumper JPF1 to select the FORCE POWER ON function when the AC power cord is plugged in. When enabling force power on and AC power recovery, the system will boot up automatically without pressing the power button.

Force Power On Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting| Definition
Pins 1-2| Force Power On (Default) (when AC power cord is plugged)
Pins 2-3| PWR BTN Power On (when AC power cord is plugged)

TPM Enable
Use JPT1 to enable or disable support for the TPM module. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

TPM Enable/Disable Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting| Definition
Pins 1-2| Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3| Disabled

SIM Detection
This jumper is for wireless WAN module detection. Since each wireless WAN module vendor has a different condition of detection, check with the vendor for the correct detection type and set the J2 jumper before installing the module.

SIM Detection Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting| Definition
Pins 2-4| High Active (Default)
Pins 4-6| Low Active

3.5 LED Indicator

LAN Port LEDs
Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED on the right side indicates link and activity, while the left LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

LAN1/2 LED (Connection Speed Indicator)

LED Color| Definition
Off| 10 Mb/s
Green| 100 Mb/s
Amber| 1 Gb/s

Chapter 4 Software

After the hardware has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings, and install the drivers.
4.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation
If you will be using RAID, you must configure RAID settings before installing the Windows OS and the RAID driver. Refer to the RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.
Installing the OS

1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might be a DVD, perhaps using an external USB/SATA DVD drive, a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console.

2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on “Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities”, select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.

3. Boot from a bootable device with Windows OS installation. You can see a bootable device list by pressing F11 during the system startup. Figure 4-1. Select Boot Device 40

4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on the “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure 4-2. Load Driver Link
   To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.
   • For RAID, choose the SATA/SATA RAID driver indicated then choose the storage drive on which you want to install it.
   • For non-RAID, choose the SATA/SATA AHCI driver indicated then choose the storage drive on which you want to install it.

5. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation.

6. After the Windows OS installation has been completed, the system will automatically reboot multiple times.

4.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.
After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash drive or a DVD. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)
Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your motherboard, and “Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities”. Insert the flash drive or disk and the screenshot shown below should appear.

Figure 4-3. Driver & Tool Installation Screen

Note: Click the icons showing handwriting on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire content.
4.3 SuperDoctor® 5
The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios to maximize your system monitoring needs. With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server (SSM Server), you can remotely control power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems with SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SuperDoctor 5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.

Figure 4-4. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS

5.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMIBIOSTM Setup utility for the X11SWN-H/E/L/C 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 key while the system is booting up. (In most cases, the key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , 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 key will open the list of settings within that submenu. The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hotkeys. Most of these hotkeys (, , , keys, etc.) can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
5.2 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 and the following features 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 key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in 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 the BIOS build date after RTC reset.
Supermicro X11SWN-H/E/L/C
BIOS Version
This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. Build Date This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.
Memory Information
Total Memory
This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

5.3 Advanced
Use this menu to configure advanced settings.

Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.
Boot Feature
Fast Boot
Enable this feature to reduce the time the computer takes to boot up. The computer will boot with a minimal set of required devices. This feature does not have an effect on BBS boot options in the Boot tab. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Quiet Boot
Use this feature to select the screen display between POST messages or the OEM logo at bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Bootup NumLock State
Use this feature to set the power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On.
Option ROM Messages
Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.
Wait For “F1” If Error
This feature forces the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Re-try Boot
If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled and EFI Boot.
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.
Watch Dog Function
If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than five minutes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Restore AC Power Loss
Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power 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 Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.
Power Button Function
This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override. This option only works when JPF1 is set to pins 2-3 – PWR BTN Power On. If JPF1 is underpinned 1-2 – Force Power On, it will always power on when the AC is plugged in.

CPU Configuration
The following CPU information will display:

• CPU type
• CPU Signature
• Microcode Patch
• Max CPU Speed
• Min CPU Speed
• Processor Cores
• Hyper-Threading Technology
• VMX
• SMX/TXT
• 64-bit
• EIST Technology| • CPU C3 state
• CPU C6 state
• CPU C7 state
• CPU C8 state
• CPU C9 state
• CPU C10 state
• L1 Data Cache
• L1 Instruction Cache
• L2 Cache
• L3 Cache
• L4 Cache
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Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
If set to Enable, 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 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 Enable. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology
Use this feature to enable Vanderpool Technology. This technology allows the system to run several operating systems simultaneously. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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. The options are All, 1, 2, and 3.
Hyper-Threading
Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
AES
Select Enabled for Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instructions support enhance data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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.
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.
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Use this feature to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. When this feature is enabled, the Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC) version 2 interface will be available to control CPU P-States. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Turbo Mode
Select Enables processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Package Power Limit MSR Lock
Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model-specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 1 Override
Select Enabled to support the average power limit (PL1) override. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 1
Use this feature 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 manufacturer’s default setting If the value is 0, the BIOS will set PL1 as 1.25 TDP. This feature is hidden when Power Limit 1 Override is Disabled.
Power Limit 2 Override
Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Power Limit 2 Use this feature to configure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milli watts and the step size is 125mW. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer’s 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 44 to use the manufacturer’s default setting.
2-Core Ratio Limit Override
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 44 to use the manufacturer’s default setting.
3-Core Ratio Limit Override
This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press “+” or “-” on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 42 to use the manufacturer’s default setting.
4-Core Ratio Limit Override
This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when four CPU cores are active. Press “+” or “-” on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 42 to use the manufacturer’s default setting.
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 Disabled and Enabled.
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, C9, C10, Cpu Default, and Auto.
Monitor/Await
Select Enable to enable the Monitor/Await instructions. The Monitor instructions monitor a region of memory for writes, and MWait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored region begins to write. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chipset Configuration
Warning: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction.
System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration

• Memory RC Version
• Memory Frequency
• Memory Timing (TCL-tRCD-TRP-tRAS)
• DIMMA1
• DIMMB1

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, 2400, 2600, and 2667.
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.
Memory Scrambler
Use this feature to enable or disable memory scrambler support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
MRC Fast Boot
Use this feature to enable or disable the fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Graphics Configuration
Graphics Configuration
IGFX VBIOS Version 1015
IGFX GOP Version N/A

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.
IGFX Graphic Output
Use this feature to select the preferred graphic output type. The options are VGA and Embedded Display.
*If the feature above is set to Embedded Display, the next five features will become available for configuration:
Panel select
Use this feature to select the panel resolution. The options are Use EDID in SPI ROM, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 800×480, 1920×1080, and OEM Define. Panel Channel Type
Use this feature to select the Panel Channel Type. The options are Disabled, Odd Channel, Even Channel, and Both Channel.
Dual LVDS Mode
Use this feature to select a single or dual-mode bus for the LVDS display. The options are Disabled, Single LVDS Bus Mode, and Dual LVDS Bus Mode.
Panel Color Depth
Use this feature to select the panel color depth. The options are Disabled, VESA and JEIDA18 bpp, VESA 24 bpp, and JEIDA 24 bpp.
Backlight Brightness
Use this feature to select the backlight brightness for the panel display. Select a range from 1 to 16.
GTT Size
Use this feature to set the memory size to be used by the graphics translation table (GTT). The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.
Aperture Size
Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation of system memory to be used for video devices to ensure the best use of available system memory based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 0M, 32M, 64M, 4M, 8M, 12M, 16M, 20M, 24M, 28M, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by internal graphics devices based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 128MB, 256MB, and MAX.
VDD Enable
Enabling this feature will force VDD in the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PM Support
Enable this feature to activate Power Management BIOS support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PAVP Enable
Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) decodes Intel integrated graphics encrypted video. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Cdynmax Clamping Enable
Enable this feature to activate Cdynmax Clamping. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Graphics Clock Frequency
Use this feature to set the internal graphics clock frequency. The options are 337.5 Mhz, 450 Mhz, 540 Mhz, and 675 Mhz.
Skip CD Clock Init in S3 resume
Use this feature to enable skipping of the full CD initialization. If set to Disabled, the full CD clock will initialize. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
GT – Power Management Control
RC6 (Render Standby)
Use this feature to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Maximum GT frequency
Use this feature to define the Maximum GT frequency. Choose between 33MHz (RPN) and 1200Mhz (RP0). Any value beyond this range will be clipped to its min/max supported by the CPU. The options are Default Max Frequency, 100Mhz, 150MHz, 200MHz, 250MHz, 300MHz, 350MHz, 400MHz, 450MHz, 500MHz, 550MHz, 600MHz, 650MHz, 700MHz, 750MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 950MHz, 1000MHz, 1050MHz, 1100MHz, 1150MHz, and 1200MHz.
Disable Turbo GT frequency
Use this feature to disable Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo GT frequency becomes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
VT-d
Select Enabled to activate 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 Disabled and Enabled.
SW Guard Extensions (SGX)
Select Enabled to activate the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Software Controlled.
Select Owner EPOCH input type
There are three Owner EPOCH modes (each EPOCH is 64-bit). The options are No Change in Owner EPOCHs, Change to New Random Owner EPOCHs, and Manual User Defined Owner EPOCHs.
GNA Device (B0:D8:F0)
Use this feature to enable the SA GNA devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X2APIC Opt Out
The feature “VT-D” must be enabled for this feature to be configurable. Use this feature to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCH-IO Configuration
PCH-IO Configuration
PCH SKU Name Q370
Stepping B0
PCI Express Configuration
DMI Link ASPM Control
Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto. Peer Memory Write Enable
Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
M.2 E-Key/M.2 B-Key
ASPM 0
Use this feature to activate the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCIe 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, L0sL1, and Auto.
L1 Substates
Use this feature to set the PCI Express L1 Substates. The options are Disabled, L1.1, and L1.1 & L1.2.
PCIe Speed
Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. PCIe PLL SSC Use this feature to enable PCIe Phase- locked Loop (PLL) Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IOAPIC 24-119 Entries
Use this feature to enable or disable IOAPIC 24-119 entries. IRQ 24-119 may be used by PCH devices. Disabling those IRQs may cause certain devices to fail. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
NCT6106D Super IO Configuration
NCT6106D Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip NCT6106D
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Serial Port 1
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options 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;).
COM Serial Port Type
Use this feature to select the COM1 port type. The options are RS232 Mode, RS422/RS485 Full Duplex Mode, and RS485 Half Duplex Mode.
Serial Port 2 Configuration
Serial Port 2
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options 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;).
COM Serial Port Type
Use this feature to select the COM2 port type. The options are RS232 Mode, RS422/RS485 Full Duplex Mode, and RS485 Half Duplex Mode.
Serial Port 3 Configuration
Serial Port 3
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=3E8h; IRQ=7;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=220h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), and (IO=228h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).
Serial Port 4 Configuration
Serial Port 4
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=220h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), and (IO=228h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).
Serial Port 5 Configuration
Serial Port 5
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=228h; IRQ=7;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=220h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), and (IO=228h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).
Serial Port 6 Configuration
Serial Port 6
Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user.
Change Settings
This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=220h; IRQ=7;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=220h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), and (IO=228h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;).
NCT6106D Hardware Monitor
System Health
Fan Speed Control Mode
Use this feature to set the fan speed control mode. The options are Standard, Quiet, and Full Speed.

• CPU Temperature
• Peripheral Temperature
• System Temperature
• PCH Temperature
• FAN1
• Vcore
• DIMM
• 12V
• 5V
• AVSB
• 3VCC
• 3VSB
• VBAT

Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1 – COM6
COM Console Redirection
Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for configuration:
Console Redirection Settings
COM Terminal Type
This feature allows you 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.
COM 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).
COM Data Bits
Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8.
COM 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.
COM 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.
COM Flow Control
Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by the 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. COM VT-UTF8
Combo Key Support
Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
COM 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.
COM Resolution 100×31
Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
COM 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 80×24 and 80×25.
COM Putty KeyPad
This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
COM Redirection After BIOS POST
Uses 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.
AMT SOL
AMT SOL Console Redirection
This port is disabled.
Legacy Console Redirection
Redirection COM Port
Use this feature to select a COM port to display the redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, and COM6.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)*
Console Redirection
Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration:
Console Redirection Settings
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, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, and COM6.
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 feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
Flow Control
Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by the buffer overflow. Send a “Stop” signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a “Start” signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
SATA and RST Configuration
SATA Controller(s)
This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SATA Mode Selection
Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID.
Aggressive LPM Support
When this feature is enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver
Select UEFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Do not Launch, EFI, and Legacy.
Serial ATA Port 0 – 2**
This feature displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port.

• The model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support

Serial ATA Port 0 – 2 Hot Plug
Set this feature to Enable hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Serial ATA Port 0 – 2 Spin Up Device
Set this feature to enable or disable the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Serial ATA Port 0 – 2 SATA Device Type
Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State Drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are a Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
PCH-FW Configuration
ME Firmware Version
ME Firmware Mode: Normal Mode
ME Firmware SKU: Corporate SKU
ME FW Image Re-Flash
Use this feature to update the Management Engine firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Manageability Features State
Enabled this feature to allow system administrators to configure the ME BIOS Extension (MEBx) configuration settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
AMT BIOS Features
Disable this feature to deny access to the MEBx setup. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If the feature “AMT BIOS Features” is set to Enabled, the AMT Configuration submenu will be available for configuration:
AMT Configuration
ASF support
Use this feature to enable or disable Alert Standard Format support. This feature sends an alert about a potential issue when the operating system is in a sleep state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
USB Provisioning of AMT
Use this feature to enable or disable USB provisioning. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
CIRA Configuration
Activate Remote Assistance Process
Use this feature to activate Remote Assistance. Enabling this feature will also trigger the CIRA boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
*If the feature “Activate Remote Assistance Process” above is set to Enabled, the feature below will be available for configuration:
CIRA Timeout
Use this feature to set the timeout value for the MPS connection. Use 0 for the default timeout value of 60 seconds.
ASF Configuration
PET Progress
Use this feature to enable or disable PET Events Progress to receive PET Events alerts. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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 (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. Enter the value in seconds.
ASF Sensors Table
Enable this feature for the ASF Sensor Table to be added into the ASF! ACPI table. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Secure Erase Configuration
Secure Erase mode
Select Real to securely erase a solid state drive. The options are Simulated and Real.
Force Secure Erase
Select Enabled to force a secure erase of the solid state drive on the next boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
OEM Flags Settings
MEBx hotkey Pressed
Use this feature to specify whether the MEBx hotkey should be enabled during the system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
MEBx Selection Screen
Use this feature to select the type of MEBx selection screen. Press 1 to enter the ME Configuration screen and 2 to initiate a remote connection. Network access must be activated for a remote connection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Hide Unconfigure ME Confirmation Prompt
Use this feature to hide the unconfigure ME confirmation prompt. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
MEBx OEM Debug Menu Enable
Use this feature to enable or disable the OEM debug menu in MEBx. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Unconfigure ME
Use this feature to reset the MEBx password to default. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
MEBx Resolution Settings
Non-UI Mode Resolution
Use this feature to specify the resolution for the non-UI text mode. The options are Auto, 80×25, and 100×31.
UI Mode Resolution
Use this feature to specify the resolution for the UI text mode. The options are Auto, 80×25, and 100×31.
Graphics Mode Resolution
Use this feature to specify the resolution for the graphics mode. The options are Auto, 640×480, 800×600, and 1024×768.
ACPI Settings
Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.
ACPI Sleep State
Use this feature to select 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).
High Precision Event Timer
Select Enabled to activate the High Precision 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.
Native PCI-E Enable
Enable this feature to grant control of PCI Express Native hot plug, PCI Express Power Management Events, and PCI Express Capability Structure Control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Native ASPM
Select Enabled for the operating system to control the ASPM, or Disabled for the BIOS to control the ASPM. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.
Headless Mode Support
Enable this feature for the system to function without a keyboard, monitor, or mouse attached. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
USB Configuration
USB Configuration
USB Module Version: 21
USB Controllers: 1 XHCI
USB Devices: 1 Keyboard
Legacy USB Support
Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto.
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Select Enabled for USB mass storage device support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Port 60/64 Emulation
Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
Option ROM execution
Video
Use this feature to select the execution of the video OpROM. The options are Do not launch, UEFI, and Legacy.
Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding)
Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SR-IOV Support
Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
BME DMA Mitigation
Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
NVMe Firmware Source
Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support. The default option, Vendor Firmware, is preinstalled on the drive and may resolve errata or enable innovative functions for the drive. The other option, AMINative Support, is offered by the BIOS with a generic method.
Consistent Device Name Support
Use this feature to consistently name onboard devices and slots. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
M.2 E-Key OPROM
Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.
M.2 M-Key OPROM
Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.
Onboard LAN1 Support
Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for LAN port 1 used for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Onboard LAN2 Support
Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for LAN port 2 used for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Onboard LAN Option ROM Type
Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for onboard LAN devices. The options are Legacy and EFI. Select Legacy to display and configure the onboard LAN Option ROM features.
Onboard LAN1 Option ROM
Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN port 1 used for system boot. The options are Disabled and PXE.
Onboard LAN2 Option ROM
Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for LAN port 2 used for system boot. The options are Disabled, PXE, and iSCSI.
Network Stack*
Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
If the feature above is set to Enabled, the features below will be available for configuration:
Ipv4 PXE Support
Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Ipv4 HTTP Support
Select Enabled to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Ipv6 PXE Support
Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Ipv6 HTTP Support
Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IPSEC Certificate
The feature appears if Network Stack is enabled. Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) offers a secure connection for remote computers using a secure tunnel. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PXE boot wait time
Use this feature 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 feature to specify the number of times media will be checked. Press “+” or “-” on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 1.
HTTP BOOT Configuration
HTTP BOOT Configuration
HTTP Boot One Time
Use this feature to create the HTTP boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Input the description
Highlight the feature and press enter to create a description.
Boot URI
Highlight the feature and press enter to create a boot URI.
Trusted Computing
The X11SWN-H/E/L/C supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected:
TPM20 Device Found
Vendor:
Firmware Version:
Security Device Support**
If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM support to enhance data integrity and network security. Reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
The following TPM information will be displayed:

• Active PCR banks
• Available PCR banks

*If the feature “Security Device Support” is enabled, the following features are available for configuration:
SHA-1 PCR Bank
Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SHA256 PCR Bank
Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Pending Operation
Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. The options are None and TPM Clear.
Note: Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.
Pending Operation
Use this feature 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.
Platform Hierarchy
Use this feature to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Storage Hierarchy
Use this feature to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Endorsement Hierarchy
Use this feature to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version
Use this feature to specify the TPM UEFI spec version. TCG 1.2 has support for Windows® 2012, Windows 8, and Windows 10. TCG 2 has support for Windows 10 or later. The options are TCG_1_2 and TCG_2.
Physical Presence Spec Version
Use this feature to select the PPI spec version. The options are 1.2 and 1.3.
PH Randomization
Use this feature to disable or enable Platform Hierarchy (PH) Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
TXT Support
Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures the 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.

5.4 Security
Use this menu to configure the security settings.

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
Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 to 20 characters long.
Hard Drive Security Frozen
Use this feature to disable or enable the BIOS security frozen command to SATA and NVME devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Secure Boot
System Mode
Secure Boot
Attempt Secure Boot
Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Secure Boot Mode
This feature allows you to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
*If Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, Key Management features are available for configuration:
CSM Support
This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.
Key Management
Vendor Keys
Provision Factory Default keys*
Select Enabled to install the default Secure Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
If the feature above is set to Enabled, the next four features are available for configuration:
Install Factory Default Keys
Select Yes to install all factory keys to the default settings. The options are Yes and No.
Reset to Setup Mode
Select Yes to delete all Secure Boot key databases and force the system to Setup Mode. The options are Yes and No.
Save all Secure Boot variables
Use this feature to copy the NVRAM contents of the secure boot variables to a file.
Enroll Efi Image
This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot mode.
Device Guard Ready
Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB
Use this feature to remove the Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the database. The options are Yes and No.
Restore DB Defaults
Select Yes to restore all DBs to the default settings. The options are Yes and No. Secure Boot variable | Size | Keys# | Key Source
Platform Key (PK)
Update
Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on an external media.
Key Exchange Keys (KEK)
Update
Select Yes to load a factory default KEK or No to load from a file on an external media.
Append
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.
Authorized Signatures
Update
Select Yes to load a factory default DB or No to load from a file on an external media.
Append
Select Yes to add the DB from the manufacturer’s default list to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Forbidden Signatures
Update
Select Yes to load a factory default dbx or No to load from a file on an external media.
Append
Select Yes to add the dbx from the manufacturer’s defaults list to the existing dbx. Select No to load the dbx from a file. The options are Yes and No.
Authorized TimeStamps
Update
Select Yes to load a factory default dbt or No to load from a file on an external media.
Append
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.
OsRecovery Signatures
Update
Select Yes to load a factory default dbr or No to load from a file on an external media.
Append**
Select Yes to add the dbr from the manufacturer’s defaults list to the existing dbr. Select No to load the dbr from a file. The options are Yes and No.

5.5 Boot
Use this menu to configure boot settings:

Setup Prompt Timeout
Use this feature to specify the length of time (in seconds) for the BIOS to wait before rebooting the system when the setup activation key is pressed. Enter the value of 65535 (0xFFFF) for the BIOS to wait indefinitely. The default setting is 1.
Quiet Boot
Use this feature to select the screen display between POST messages or the OEM logo at bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Mode Select
Use this feature to select the boot mode. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
Fixed BOOT ORDER Priorities
This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press