USER'S MANUAL
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X13SEW-TF/-F
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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 motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The Supermicro X13SEW-TF/-F motherboard supports the 4th and 5th Generation Intel
®
Xeon
®
Scalable Processors (LGA 4677 in Socket E) with up to 60 cores (4th Generation) or
64 cores (5th Generation) and a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W. Built with the Intel
C741 chipset, the X13SEW-TF/-F supports 2 TB of ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS memory in
eight memory slots. The 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor memory has speeds
of up to 4800 MT/s, while the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor memory has
speeds of up to 5600 MT/s. The motherboard also supports SATA 3.0 ports, M.2 in the 22110
and 2280 form factors, MCIO connectors, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header. This
motherboard is optimized for high-performance, high-end computing platforms that address
cloud, data center, and storage needs. Note that this motherboard is intended to be installed
and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, 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 high voltage may be encountered while performing a procedure.
Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage
or personal injury.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to
relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to dierentiate various models or to provide in-
formation for proper system setup.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................12
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................13
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................15
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................19
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................19
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................19
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................19
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................19
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................20
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................20
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................20
1.6 Power Supply ......................................................................................................................21
1.7 Serial Port ...........................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................22
Precautions .......................................................................................................................22
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................22
2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................23
The 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor ............................................23
Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly ...................................................................24
Overview of the CPU Socket ............................................................................................24
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module ....................................................................25
Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly .........................................................................26
Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module ....................................................................27
Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation ........................................................................28
Installing the Processor Heatsink Module .........................................................................29
Removing the Processor Heatsink Module .......................................................................30
Preface
