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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 X11SSQ/-L/-V motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The Supermicro X11SSQ/-L/-V motherboard supports an Intel® 6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3,
Pentium, and Celeron processor in an LGA 1151 socket. These three motherboards offer such
features as PCI Express 2.0/3.0 interface, DDR4, SATA3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Embedded
DisplayPort (eDP), Quick Synch Video, and a combination of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. While
the X11SSQ-L utilizes the Intel H110 chipset, the X11SSQ/-V utilizes the Intel Q170 chipset
and offers the following additional features: RAID, AMT/vPRO M.2, and GPIO. They both
also provides security-enhancing technologies such as Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel
SGX), Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), Intel OS Guard, and Intel Rapid Storage
Technology (RST). The X11SSQ/-L/-V offers exceptional system performance for entry server,
data storage, and embedded appliance solutions.
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 high voltage may be encountered when 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 differentiate various models or provides infor-
mation for correct system setup.