Supermicro X13SCH-F/LN4F

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Overview

Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The Supermicro X13SCH-F/LN4F is a high-performance motherboard designed for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end-users. It supports Intel Xeon E-2400 or 12th Generation Pentium processors in a V0 - LGA1700 socket, accommodating up to eight cores. Built with the Intel PCH C266 chipset, the motherboard offers robust performance and features for next-generation computer users and server applications.

Important Technical Specifications:

Processor Support: Intel Xeon E-2400 or 12th Generation Pentium (Socket V0 - LGA1700) series processor with up to eight cores.
Chipset: Intel C266.
Memory: Up to 128 GB DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory across four slots, supporting speeds of up to 4400 MT/s. It supports 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB DIMMs at 1.1 V. For optimal performance, it is recommended to use DDR5 memory of the same type, size, and speed, populating the blue slots first. The motherboard supports 4400 MT/s with a one DIMM per channel population configuration.
Expansion Slots:
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.
- Two PCIe 4.0 x4 (in x8) slots.
- Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots from PCH (supporting M-Key 2280 and 22110 form factors).
Network:
- X13SCH-F: Dual 1GbE ports (Intel I210).
- X13SCH-LN4F: Quad 1GbE BASE-T ports (Intel I210).
- One dedicated BMC LAN port on the rear I/O panel.
Super I/O: Aspeed AST2600.
Graphics: Graphics controller via ASpeed AST2600 BMC.
I/O Devices:
- Serial (COM) Ports: One port (COM1) and one header (COM2).
- SlimSAS Connector: Eight Intel PCH SATA 3.0 connections with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support.
- VGA Port: One VGA port on the rear I/O panel.
USB Ports:
- Rear I/O: Two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB6/7).
- Front Accessible: Two USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3, USB4/5), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A header (USB8), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB9/10).
BIOS: 256 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS, ACPI 6.0, Plug and Play (PnP), and SMBIOS 3.0 or later.
Dimensions: 9.6" (W) x 9.6" (L) Micro ATX (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm).

Usage Features:

Processor and Heatsink Installation: Detailed instructions are provided for installing LGA1700 CPUs and heatsinks, emphasizing ESD protection and proper torque for screws. Thermal grease is pre-applied on new heatsinks.
Memory Installation: DIMM modules should be inserted in a specific order (DIMMB2, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMA1) for proper system function, using modules of the same type and speed.
Front Control Panel (JF1): This header connects to various buttons and indicators on the chassis, including Power Button, Reset Button, UID LED, Power Fail LED, OH/Fan Fail LED, NIC Active LEDs, and HDD LED.
Jumpers: Jumpers like JBT1 (CMOS Clear), JPG1 (VGA Enable/Disable), JPME2 (ME Manufacturing Mode), and JWD1 (Watchdog Timer) allow for optional settings modification.
LED Indicators: The motherboard includes LED indicators for BMC Heartbeat (LEDM1, blinking green for normal operation), LAN activity (yellow for activity, green/amber/off for speed), and PCIe M.2 activity (LED3 for M.2-P2, LED7001 for M.2-P1, blinking green when active). A Power LED (LED4) indicates system power status.
BIOS Setup Utility: The AMI BIOS setup utility allows configuration of various system settings, including Boot Features (Quiet Boot, Option ROM Messages, Bootup NumLock State, Wait For "F1" If Error, INT19 Trap Response, Re-try Boot), Power Configuration (Watch Dog Function, Front/Rear USB Port(s) access, Restore on AC Power Loss, Power Button Function), CPU Configuration (C6DRAM, CPU Flex Ratio Override, Hardware Prefetcher, Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch, Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology, PECI, AVX, Active Processor Cores, Hyper-Threading, BIST, AP Threads Idle Manner, AES, Machine Check, Monitor MWait), Power & Performance (Boot Performance Mode, Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm), Race to Halt (RTH), Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology, Per Core P State OS Control Mode, Power Limit overrides, C-States), Chipset Configuration (System Agent, Memory Configuration, Memory Test on Warm Boot, Maximum Memory Frequency, ECC Support, Max TOLUD, Retrain on Fast Fail, Row Hammer Mode, Power Down Mode, Page Close Idle Timeout, Memory Scrambler, Force ColdReset, Force Single Rank, MRC Fast Boot), PEG Port Configuration (PCIe Root Port enable/disable, ASPM, PCIe Speed, Stop Grant Configuration), PCH-IO Configuration (PCI Express Configuration, Super IO Configuration for Serial Ports, Serial Port Console Redirection), PCH-FW Configuration, ACPI Settings (High Precision Event Timer, Native PCIe Enable, Native ASPM), USB Configuration, PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration (SR-IOV Support, BME DMA Mitigation, Onboard Video Option ROM, Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment, PCI PERR/SERR Support, VGA Priority, NVMe Firmware Source, Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver, OPROM settings for PCIe slots and M.2, Onboard LAN Option ROM, PCIe Clock), Network Configuration (Network Stack, IPv4/IPv6 PXE/HTTP Support, PXE boot wait time, Media detect count, MAC/IPv4/IPv6 Network Configuration, Driver Health), Event Logs (SMBIOS Event Log, MECI, METW, View SMBIOS Event Log), BMC (BMC Firmware Revision, BMC Status, System Event Log, BMC Network Configuration), Security (Administrator/User Password, Password Check, Hard Drive Security Frozen, Lockdown Mode, Supermicro Security Erase Configuration, Secure Boot, TPM Security Policy, Load Authentication-Key, USB Security Policy), TLS Authenticate Configuration (Server CA/Client Certification Configuration), and Save & Exit options.
SuperDoctor 5: A command-line or web-based interface program for Windows and Linux OS that monitors system health (CPU temperature, voltages, power consumption, fan speed) and provides alerts via email or SNMP. It supports local and remote management, including power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems.

Maintenance Features:

BIOS Updates: BIOS upgrades are available on the Supermicro website. Users are advised not to update the BIOS unless experiencing problems and to follow instructions carefully to avoid boot failure.
CMOS Clear: JBT1 contact pads are used to clear CMOS settings, which also clears any passwords. This involves powering down, removing the battery, shorting the pads, and then reassembling.
Battery Replacement: Instructions are provided for safe removal and installation of the onboard CMOS battery, emphasizing correct polarity and using the same type of battery to avoid explosion. Proper disposal of used batteries is also highlighted.
Troubleshooting Procedures: A comprehensive guide for troubleshooting issues such as no power, no video, system boot failure, and memory errors. It includes steps like visual inspection, component disconnection, CPU/memory/heatsink verification, power supply checks, and error beep interpretation.
Technical Support: Users are encouraged to check troubleshooting procedures, FAQs, and BIOS upgrades on the Supermicro website before contacting technical support. Information required for support includes motherboard model, PCB revision, BIOS release date/version, and system configuration.
RMA Process: For merchandise returns, a receipt or invoice is required for warranty service. RMA authorization can be obtained online, and the RMA number should be displayed on the shipping carton.
UEFI BIOS Recovery: The motherboard supports recovery of the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device. Users need to copy a "Super.ROM" binary image file to the root directory of a USB flash drive and follow specific steps to initiate the recovery process, including resetting the system and flashing the BIOS. It is crucial not to interrupt the flashing process.