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USER MANUAL SuperServer E300-9A-4CN10P Supermicro

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USER'S MANUAL

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Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: September 03, 2018

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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 E300-9A-4CN10P. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

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/wftp/driver
- Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:

[e-mail]

This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website (http://www.supermicro.com) for possible updates to the manual revision level.

Warnings

Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury.

Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview....7
1.2 System Features ....8
1.3 Chassis Features ....9

Front Features....9

Rear Features ....10

1.4 Motherboard Layout....11

Quick Reference Table....12

System Block Diagram....14

1.5 Server Installation and Setup....15

Unpacking the System....15

Warnings and Precautions....15

Adding Components to your System ....15

Installing Rack Mounting Brackets....16

Mounting on a Wall 17

Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation

2.1 Removing Power....18
2.2 Accessing the System....19
2.3 Motherboard Components....20

Processor....20
Memory Support....20
Memory Population Guidelines....20
Installing Memory....21
DIMM Installation 21
DIMM Removal 21
Motherboard Battery 22

2.4 Chassis Components ....23

Installing the Storage Drive ....23
System Cooling....25

Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections

3.1 Power Connections ....26
3.2 Headers and Connectors ....27
3.3 Ports ....32

3.4 Jumpers....34

Explanation of Jumpers....34

3.5 LED Indicators....37

Chapter 4 Software

4.1 OS Installation....38

Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System ....38

Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ....38

4.2 Driver Installation....39

4.3 SuperDoctor ^® 5....40

4.4 IPMI 41

Chapter 5 BIOS

5.1 Introduction....42

Starting BIOS Setup Utility....42

5.2 Main Setup 43

5.3 Advanced....45

5.4 Event Logs ....67

5.5 IPMI 69

5.6 Security....72

5.7 Boot....76

5.8 Save & Exit....78

Appendix A BIOS Error Codes

Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements for DC Systems

Appendix C System Specifications

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

Appendix E Traditional Chinese Version Safety Warnings

Contacting Supermicro

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview

The SuperServer E300-9A-4CN10P is a compact, embedded system comprised of the SCE300-LED+ chassis and the A2SDV-4C-LN10PF single processor motherboard. 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
84W DC power adapter (default) MCP-250-10122-0N 1
Fan FAN-0065L4 1

1.2 System Features

The following table provides an overview of the main features of the E300-9A-4CN10P. Please refer to Appendix C for additional specifications.

System Features

Motherboard

A2SDV-4C-LN10PF

Chassis

Compact Embedded Mini ITX Box, SCE300-LED+

CPU

Intel® Atom C3558 (System on a Chip), 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.2 GHz,16W

Memory

Four DIMM slotsDDR4 2400MHz up to 256GB RDIMM, or 64GB for ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM

Expansion Slots

1x PCI-E 3.0 x2

Storage Drives

1x 2.5" fixed drive bay with a bracket

Power

84W DC power adapter

Input/Output Ports

8x 1GbE, 2x 1G SFP1x Dedicated IPMI1x M.2 B-Key (3042/2280, PCIe3.0 x2/SATA3/USB2/3)2x USB 3.01x VGA

Cooling

1x 40 mm chassis fan (2 maximum)

Dimensions

10" (W) x 1.7" (H) x 8.9 (D) (254 x 43 x 226 mm)

1.3 Chassis Features

The SCE300-LED+ is a compact embedded 1U chassis for Mini ITX and Flex ATX motherboards.

Front Features

The front of the chassis includes the control panel.

ACT 2 4 6 LINK 0 0 0 ACT 0 0 0 LINK 1 3 5 7 3 4 5 i OK RESET 2 1

Figure 1-1. Chassis Front and Control Panel

Control Panel Features
Item Features Description
1 Power button		The main power button applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the server but maintains standby power. To perform most maintenance tasks, unplug the system to remove all power.
2 Reset button Resets the system.
3 Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below.
4 HDD LED Indicates hard disk drive activity when flashing.
5 Power LED		Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED is illuminated when the system is operating normally.

Information LED
Status Description
Continuously on and red	An overheat condition has occurred.(This may be caused by cable congestion.)
Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Blinking red (0.25Hz) Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply.
Solid blue UID has been activated locally to locate the server in a rack environment.
Blinking blue	UID has been activated using IPMI to locate the server in a rack environment.

Rear Features

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

1 2 3 4 IPMI V2 V4 V6 V8 Δ1 Δ3 Δ5 Δ7 A D

Figure 1-2. Rear Chassis View

Rear Chassis Features
Item Features Description
1 Power Input		The main power input applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the server but maintains standby power. To perform most maintenance tasks, unplug the system to remove all power.
2 I/O Ports	IPMI LAN, USB,	LAN, SFP LAN, VGA (described in Chapter 3).
3 PCI Window	Standard low-profile PCI-E slot.
4 K-slot for Lock Accepts a		standard Kensington cable locking device (not included).

1.4 Motherboard Layout

The A2SDV-4C-LN10PF motherboard shares the same layout as the A2SDV-4C-LN8F motherboard pictured below but has one to three SATA3 ports and a dual 1GbE SFP LAN from i210 Controller. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pin-out information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 3.

BMC AST2400 LEDM1 JUDILED1 VGA SRW1 UPG1 USB 723 COM1 JWD1 JD1 JPMB1 JPM1 JMD2 JDC1 JSATA1 JSATA2 JSATA3 JSATA4 CPU Slot6 PCIe 3.0 X4 CPU Slot7 PCIe 3.0 X4 JPL4 JPL2 JPM2 JSD1 JSP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 LED72 LED13 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JMD2 BIOS LICENSE CE BAR CODE CM CODE CPU SRW4 SRW3 JPH1 JSF PLED1 JFPCLED1 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 JLANLED3 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JPR FANB JL1 JF1 LED1 JRT3 FANA FAN3 JUNLED1 JUNLED2 JUNLED3 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JPT4 JPT3 FAN2 DMMB1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM1 SIMB1 JGP0 JPT2C1 BT1 JPM1 LND1 FAN1 SUPER® A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA ALWAYS POPULATE DIMM7 FIRST

Figure 1-3. Motherboard Layout

Notes:

• "■" indicates the location of Pin 1.
• Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.

Quick Reference Table
Jumper Description Default Setting

JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JI2C1, JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 LAN1 SFP Port Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL2 LAN2 SFP Port Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL3 LAN3-6 Ports Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL4 LAN7-10 Ports Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode	Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JSEL1	PCI-E Slot 6/7 Selection	Pins 1-2: Slot 7
JWD1	Watch Dog Timer	Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description
Status

LED1 Power LED	Solid Green: Power On
LEDM1	BMC Heartbeat	Blinking Green: BMC Normal
UIDLED1	UID LED	Solid Blue: Unit Identified

Connector
Description

BT1	Onboard Battery
COM1	COM Header
FAN1 - FAN3, FANA, FANB	CPU/System Fan Headers
IPMI LAN	IPMI LAN Port
I-SATA0-4	SATA 3.0 PortsSATA1/2 are disabled when Slot6/Slot7 selected as PCI-E 3.0 x2 in the BIOS
JD1	Speaker (Pins 1-4)
JF1	Front Control Panel Header
JFPCLED1	LED Board Cable Connector for FPB-FPE300-LED10
JGP1	General Purpose I/O Header
JIPMB1	System Management Bus Header (for IPMI card)
JL1	Chassis Intrusion Header
JLANLED1	LAN3-6 Active LED
JLANLED2	LAN7-8 Active LED
JLANLED3	LAN9-10 Active LED
JMD1	M.2 B-Key PCI-E3.0/SATA3.0/USB3.0 Slot

Connector Description

JMD2 M.2 M-Key PCI-E3.0/SATA3 Slot
JPI^2C1 Power Supply SMBus I	^2C Header
JPH1 4-pin Power Connector for HDD use
JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector
JPV1	4-pin 12V DC Power Connector (To provide alternative power for a special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use.)
JRT3 Thermal Diode 1
JRT4 Thermal Diode 2
JSD1 SATA DOM Power Connector
JSFPLED1 LED Board Cable Connector for FPB-FPE300-LED10
JSMB1 System Management Bus Header
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
JUIDB Unit ID Button
LAN1 - LAN10 LN10PF: LAN1-2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Port, LAN3-10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Port
SLOT6, SLOT7 Single PCI-E Expansion Slot (Slot6 or Slot7 selectable with JSEL1)PCI-E 3.0 x2 or Disabled - Selectable in BIOS Setup
SRW1 - SRW4 M.2 Holding Screws
USB0/1	Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
USB2/3	Front Accessible USB 2.0 Header
USB4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A Header
VGA	VGA Port

System Block Diagram

graph TD
    A["BMC AST2400"] -->|USB 2.0["0"] LPCHSIO["14"], PCIE X| B["Intel FCBGA1310 C3000 Series"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| C["INTEL I350"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| D["MARVELL 88E1543"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| E["RJ45 X 8"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| F["LINE 10PF"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| G["LN8F"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| H["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| I["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| J["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| K["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| L["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| M["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| N["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| O["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| P["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| Q["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| R["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| S["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| T["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| U["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| V["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| W["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| X["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| Y["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| Z["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AA["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AB["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AC["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AD["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AE["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AF["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AG["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AH["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AI["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AJ["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AK["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AL["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AM["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AN["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AO["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AP["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AQ["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AR["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AS["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AT["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AU["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AV["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AW["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AX["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]
    A -->|USB 3.0 x1 / USB 2.0 x1| AY["LINE 10PF SKUs only"]

Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the System Specifications appendix for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

1.5 Server Installation and Setup

The server is shipped with the onboard processor and the motherboard installed in the chassis. Several steps are necessary to begin using your server. You must add memory, mount the hard disk drive, and mount the system in place.

Unpacking the System

Inspect the box in which the system was shipped and note if it was damaged. If the server itself shows damage, file a damage claim with the carrier.

Warnings and Precautions

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix B.

Adding 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: To add storage capabilities to your server, see Chapter 2.
• Input/Output: See Chapter 3 for I/O ports and connect them as needed.
• Software: See Chapter 4 for description and procedures for installing software, including drivers and monitoring programs.

Installing Rack Mounting Brackets

The chassis can be mounted in a rack using two rack brackets and a two-part power adapter shelf bracket (optional, MCP-290-30002-0B).

1. Attach the rack brackets using three screws through the holes in each bracket to secure the bracket to the chassis.
2. Install the handles, using two screws through the bracket and into each handle.
3. If you are using the optional power adapter bracket, install the power adapter on its bracket. Place it as shown, then add the retention bracket using two screws.
4. Mount the power adapter bracket assembly on the right side of the chassis using three screws.

Rack Bracket Rack Bracket

Figure 1-5. Installing Rack Mounting Brackets

Mounting on a Wall

Optionally, the chassis can be mounted directly on a wall, using holes in the bottom.

1. Measure and install two screws into the wall where you want to mount the server.

2. Hang the server on the screws with the Input/Output ports on the top.

Mounting Holes

Technical line drawing of a server rack with front panel and side panel (no text or symbols)

Figure 1-6. Mounting on a Wall

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 require 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. This step is necessary when removing or installing non hot-swap components or when replacing a non-redundant power supply.

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

2.2 Accessing the System

The SCE300-LED+ features a removable top cover to access to the inside of the chassis.

Diagram of an electronic device showing internal components with numbered labels and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Cover

Removing the Top Cover

1. Power down the system as described in Section 2.1.
2. Remove the two screws that hold the cover in place.
3. Slide the cover sideways as illustrated above to release the front and rear cover hooks from the chassis.
4. Lift the cover up and off the chassis.

Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating.

2.3 Motherboard Components

Processor

The E300-9A-4CN10P features an embedded Intel® Atom C3558 processor.

Memory Support

The A2SDV-4C-LN10PF supports up to 256GB of ECC RDIMM or 64GB of Non-EC/ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM slots with memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

Memory Population Guidelines

For optimal memory performance, follow the table below when populating memory. Populate DIMM slots in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, then DIMMA2, DIMMB2

Memory Population (Balanced)
DIMMA1	DIMMB1	DIM	MA2 DIMMB2	Total System Memory
4GB 4GB	8GB
4GB 4GB	4GB 4GB	16GB
8GB 8GB	16GB
8GB 8GB	8GB 8GB	32GB
16GB 16GB	32GB
16GB 16GB	16GB 16GB	64GB
32GB 32GB	64GB
32GB 32GB	32GB 32GB	128GB
64GB 64GB	128GB
64GB 64GB	64GB 64GB	256GB

Installing Memory

DIMM Installation

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMA2, DIMMB2. For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed.
2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot.
4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the ends of the slot.
5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot.

DIMM Removal

Press both release tabs on the ends of the DIMM module to unlock it. Once the DIMM module is loosened, remove it from the memory slot.

Technical illustration of a heat exchanger or cooling unit with cooling fins and a circular component (no text or symbols)

Notches Release Tabs

Press both ends straight down into the memory slot.

Motherboard Battery

The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard.

LITHIUM BATTERY

BATTERY HOLDER

Diagram showing a circular component with internal markings and a downward arrow indicating process or transformation.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Onboard Battery

Replacing the Battery

1. Remove power from the system as described in Section 2.1.
2. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of the holder.
3. To insert a new battery, slide one edge under the lip of the holder with the positive (+) side facing up. Then push the other side down until the clamp snaps over it.

Note: 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 of your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Warning: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down (which reverses its polarities). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).

2.4 Chassis Components

Installing the Storage Drive

The SCE300-LED+ can accommodate a single fixed 2.5" storage drive of 9.5 mm thickness. It is installed to a mounting tray inside the chassis. Use an enterprise quality drive.

Technical line drawing of an internal computer or server unit with ports, connectors, and a monitor (no text or symbols visible)

Figure 2-3. Installing the Hard Drive

Installing the Hard Drive

The motherboard should be installed before installing the 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 screws securing the hard drive tray to the support bracket and set them aside for later use. Lift the tray out.

3. Place the drive into the tray and secure it to the tray with the screws provided with drive.

4. Return the drive tray assembly into the chassis, aligning the tabs of the tray with the slots in the chassis. Secure the tray to the chassis support bracket with the screws previously set aside.

5. Attach the cable SATA connector and to the motherboard connector. This cable carries both the SATA signal and the SATA power.
6. Reinstall the chassis cover and power up the system.

System Cooling

The SCE300-LED+ includes one replaceable 4-cm fan. An optional second fan can be purchased if needed.

Replacing the System Fan

1. Power down the system as described in Section 2.1 and remove the AC power cord and the chassis cover.
2. Remove the failed fan power cable from motherboard.
3. Remove the screws securing the fan to the chassis wall and save them.
4. Lift the fan out of the chassis.
5. Align the replacement fan with the holes in the wall of the chassis.
6. Secure the fan to the chassis wall using the screws previously set aside.
7. Reconnect the fan cable to motherboard.
8. Reinstall the chassis top cover, reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.

Technical line drawing of an internal server rack with mounting hardware and component disassembled (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-4. System Fans (second fan optional)

Chapter 3

Motherboard Connections

This section describes the connections on the A2SDV-4C-LN10PF motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that 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 may be found in Chapter 1.

Please review the Safety Precautions in Appendix B before installing or removing components.

3.1 Power Connections

Main ATX Power Supply Connector

The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V

3.2 Headers and Connectors

12V DC Power Connector

The 4-pin (JPV1) connector is used to provide alternative power for a special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use.

+12V 4-pin Power Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 - 2 Ground

3 - 4 +12V

HDD Power Connector

JPH1 is a 4-pin power connector for HDD use. It provides power from the motherboard to the onboard HDD.

4-pin HDD Power Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 12V
2-3 GND
4 5V

Fan Headers

The A2SDV-4C-LN10PF has five 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 \~ FAN3, FANA, FANB). These headers are backwards-compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Speaker Header

JD1 is the speaker header. Connect the cable of the external speaker to pins 1-4.

Speaker Connector Pin Definitions
Pin Setting	Definition
Pins 1-4	Speaker

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

General Purpose I/O Header

JGP1 is a 10-pin general purpose I/O header. Each pin can be configured to be an input or output pin. The GPIO is controlled via the PCA9554 8-bit GPIO expansion. The base address is 0xF040(D31:F4).

JGP1 HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 +5V	+5V
2 Ground Ground
3 GP0	GPP_E0
4 GP1	GPP_F1
5 GP2	GPP_E1
6 GP3	GPP_F2
7 GP4	GPP_E2
8 GP5	GPP_F3
9 GP6	GPP_F0
10 GP7	GPP_F4

Disk On Module Power Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector at JSD1 provides 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. Refer the table below for pin definitions.

DOM Power Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 5V
2 Ground
3 Ground

System Management Bus Header

A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMB1. See the table below for pin definitions.

SMBus HeaderPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 NC

BMC External I2C Header

A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I²C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

BMC External PC Header Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Data
2 GND
3 Clock
4 NC

Power SMB (I²C) Header

The Power System Management Bus (I²C) connector (JPI²C1) monitors the power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Power SMB Header Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	Clock
2	Data
3	PMBUS_Alert
4	Ground
5	NC

TPM/Port 80 Header

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Trusted Platform Module HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 LCLK 2 GND
3 LFRAME# 4 No Pin
5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK (X) 14 SMB_DAT (X)
15 P3V3_STBY 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 LPC_CLKRUN (X)
19 SUS_STAT_N 20 LDRQ# (X)

20 20 19 2 1

SATA Ports

Up to three SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0/1/2) are available. I-SATA1/2 are disabled when PCI-E x2 expansion slot6 or slot7 is enabled in the BIOS setup.

M.2 B-Key

JMD1 is a B-key connector supporting a PCI-E 3.0 x2/SATA/USB device in 3042 or 2280 lengths.

M.2 M-Key

JMD2 is a M-key connector supporting a PCI-E 3.0 x2/SATA device in 2042 or 2280 lengths.

Thermal Diode Headers

JRT3 is the thermal diode 1 header, and JRT4 is the thermal diode 2 header. They are thermal sensor headers that provide additional system temperature monitoring.

Thermal Diode 1Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 TD1 P

2 TD1 N

Thermal Diode 2Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 TD1 P

2 TD1 N

LAN Port Activity LED

JLANLED1

Activity LED for LAN ports 3/4/5/6.

JLANLED2

Activity LED for LAN ports 7/8.

JLANLED3 (-LN10PF SKUs only)

Activity LED for LAN ports 9/10

Front RJ45 Link and Activity LED Header

JFPCLED1 is the 1GbE RJ45 link and activity LED header. Attach a cable from this header to the Supermicro LED board (Part Number: FPB-FPE300-LED10) to display the status of the RJ45 LAN link and activity LED.

Front SFP Link and Activity LED Header

JSPFLED1 is the 1GbE SFP link and activity LED header. Attach a cable from this header to the Supermicro LED board (Part Number: FPB-FPE300-LED10) to display the status of the SFP link and activity LED.

3.3 Ports

Diagram of network equipment rack with labeled ports and connectors

Figure 3-1. Rear Input/Output Ports

Rear I/O Ports
#	Description	#	Description	#	Description
1.	IPMI LAN Port 6. LAN4 11. LAN7
2.	USB1 7. LAN3 12. VGA
3.	USB0 8. LAN6
4.	LAN2 9. LAN5
5.	LAN1 10. LAN8

VGA Port

A VGA port is located on the I/O back panel. Use this port to connect to a compatible VGA display.

LAN Ports

There are ten LAN ports on the A2SDV-4C-LN10PF motherboard. The A2SDV-4C-LN10PF supports two SFP connectors on LAN1\~2 and eight RJ45 connectors on LAN3\~10. The motherboard also offers one IPMI LAN port.

COM Header

The motherboard has one COM header for front access to provide a serial connection.

COM HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 DCD	6 DSR
2 RXD	7 RTS
3 TXD	8 CTS
4 DTR	9 RI
5 Ground	10 N/A

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (USB0/1 rear and USB4 header) and one USB 2.0 header (USB2/3). The onboard header can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included). USB 3.1 Gen 1 is also referred to as USB 3.0

Type A USB 3.1 Gen 1 Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 VBU$
2 D-
3 D+
4 Ground
5 StdA_SSRX-
6 StdA_SSRX+
7 GND_DRAIN
8 StdA_SSTX-
9 StdA_SSTX+

USB 2.0 Header (USB2/3)Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 +5V	6 +5V
2 USB_N 7 USB_N
3 USB_P	8 USB_P
4 Ground 9 Ground
5 Key	10 NC

Unit Identifier Button/UID LED Indicator

A Unit Identifier button and an LED indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID button (JUIDB) is located next to the VGA port on the back panel. The UID LED is located at UIDLED1, next to the UID button. When you press the UID button, the UID LED will be turned on. Press the UID button again to turn off the LED indicator. The LED indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.

Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

UID ButtonPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Button In
4 Button In

UID LEDPin Definitions
Color	Status
Blue: On Unit Identified

3.4 Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.

Note: On a two-pin jumper, "Closed" means the jumper is on both pins and "Open" indicates the jumper is either on only one pin or has been completely removed.

Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS.

To Clear CMOS

1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
2. Remove the cover of the chassis to access the motherboard.
3. Remove the onboard battery from the motherboard.
4. Short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four seconds.
5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).
   JBT1 contact pads
6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.

Notes: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords.

Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

Watch Dog

JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS. The default setting is Reset.

Note: When Watch Dog is enabled, users need to write their own application software to disable it.

Watch DogJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Reset (Default)
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

SMBus to PCI Slots

Jumpers JI^2C1 and JI^2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus ( I^2C ) to the PCI-E slots. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JC1 controls the clock and JI^2C2 controls the data).

SMBus to PCI SlotsJumper Settings
JFC1 Setting JI	^2C2 Setting Definition
JFC1: Pins 1-2 JI	^2C2 : Pins 1-2 Enabled
JFC1: Pins 2-3 JI	^2C2 : Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)

Manufacturing Mode Select

Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the 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 ModeJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Normal	(Default)
Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

VGA Enable/Disable

Use jumper JPG1 to enable or disable the onboard VGA connector. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

BIOS Recovery

Close pins 2-3 of jumper JBR1 for BIOS recovery. The default setting is on pins 1 and 2 for normal operation. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

BIOS RecoveryJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Normal
Pins 2-3 BIOS Recovery

3.5 LED Indicators

LAN LEDs

Eight RJ45 LAN ports and two SFP LAN ports are located on the I/O back panel. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. One LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information. When the system is in the S1/S3/S4/S5 states, the LAN Link LED will be in the solid on state.

graph TD
    A["Activity Indicator"] --> B["Color Status Definition"]
    B --> C["Off No Connection"]
    C --> D["Yellow Flashing Active"]
    E["1GbE RJ45 LAN Link"] --> F["LED Color Definition"]
    F --> G["Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s"]
    G --> H["Green 100 Mb/s"]
    H --> I["Amber 1 Gb/s"]

    J["Activity LED"] --> K["Link LED"]
    K --> L["1G SFP LAN Link LED (LAN9 - LAN10)"]
    L --> M["LED Color Definition"]
    M --> N["Off No Connection"]
    N --> O["Amber 1G"]

    P["Activity LED"] --> Q["Link LED"]
    Q --> R["Activity Indicator"]
    R --> S["Color Status Definition"]
    S --> T["Off No Connection"]
    T --> U["Yellow Flashing Active"]

Power LED

LED1 is an onboard power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.

Onboard Power LED Indicator

LED Color Definition

Off System Off (power cable not connected)

Green System On

BMC Heartbeat LED

LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is working. Refer to the table below for the LED status.

BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator

LED Color Definition

Blinking Green BMC Normal

Chapter 4

Software

After the hardware has been installed, you should install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings and install the drivers. Necessary drivers and utilities may be found at https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver.

4.1 OS Installation

You must first configure RAID settings (if using RAID) before you install the Windows OS and the software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to the RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System

1. Insert Microsoft's Windows Setup DVD in the DVD drive and the system will start booting up from the DVD.
2. Insert the USB stick containing Windows drivers to a USB port on the system. Note: for older legacy OS's, please use a method to slipstream the drivers.
3. Select the partition on the drive in which to install Windows.
4. Browse the USB folder for the proper driver files.
5. Choose the RAID driver indicated in the Windows OS Setup screen, then choose the hard drive in which you want to install it.
6. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation.
7. After the Windows OS installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot.

Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System

1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive and the system will start booting up from the DVD.
2. Continue with the installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.
3. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows installation.
4. After the installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot.

4.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/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 create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.) After creating a DVD with the ISO files, insert the disk into the DVD drive on your system and the display shown in Figure 5-1 should appear.

Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your motherboard here, where you may download individual drivers and utilities to your hard drive or a USB flash drive and install from there.

Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

SUPERMICRO A2SDV-4C-LN8F Motherboard Drivers & Tools (Win10) Intel C3000 Chipset A2SDV-4C/ 8C-LN8F/LN10F SUPERMICRO Computer Inc. Intel Chipset INF files Microsoft .Net Framework (Optional) ASPEED Graphics Driver Intel USB 3.0 Drivers Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Trusted Platform Module Driver (Optional) SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor 5 Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information, please visit SUPERMICRO's web site.

Figure 5-1. Driver & Tool Installation Screen

Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing 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 re-boot 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 contents.

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, 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.

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor 5 is admin / admin.

SuperDoctor 5 Matherboard: C7B366-CB-ML Voltage VCC01 Voltage 12 Vcc VCC201 Voltage 8 VCC VCCDC voltage 1.2 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.4 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.1 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0 Vcc VCCDC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage 0.0V DC voltage Temperature CPC Temp 12/196.6 12/99.6 29/84.2 Hand Disk Install Smartwatches TV PHYSICAL SERVICE (25,086,643) Memory Select Language English (ADMIN) Layout Status Current Immersion

Figure 5-2. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

4.4 IPMI

The A2SDV-4C-LN10PF supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI.

For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

Chapter 5

BIOS

5.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the A2SDV-4C-LN10PF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS utility setup screens.

Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix D.

Starting BIOS 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.

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:

Action Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPHI Security Boot Save & Exit System Date [ked 05/16/2018] System Time [16:41:17] Supermicro A2SDV-4C-LN10PF BIOS Version 1.0c Build Date 05/09/2018 CPLD Version 04.21.19 Memory Information Total Memory 8192 MB Memory Speed 2133 MHz Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Default Ranges: Year: 2005-2009 Months: 1-12 Days: dependent on month +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1266. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Date/System Time

Use this feature 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 A2SDV-4C-LN10PF

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.

CPLD Version

This feature displays the Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) version.

Memory Information

Total Memory

This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

Memory Speed

This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

5.3 Advanced

Use this menu to configure Advanced settings.

Boot Feature CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration SATA Configuration Intel Server Platform Services PCIe/PCI/FnP Configuration Super ID Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ACPI Settings Trusted Computing Iscs1 Configuration Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:... Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:... Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:FC:F2:BE Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:FC:F2:BF Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:FC:F2:C0 Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:FC:F2:C1 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - OC:C4:7A:FC:F2:C2 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - OO:C4:7A:FC:F2:C3 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - OC:C4:7A:FC:F2:C4 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - OO:C4:7A:FC:F2:C5 Boot Feature Configuration Page +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Dot. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit version 2.19.1266, Copyright (C): 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

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

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.

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.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options are 4 Seconds Override and Instant Off.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select 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.

▶CPU Configuration

The following CPU information will display:

• Displays the CPU model
- Processor ID
- Microcode Revision
- Processor Frequency
• CPU BCLK Frequency
- L1 Cache RAM
- L2 Cache RAM

EIST (GV3)

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disable and Enable.

BIOS Request Frequency

Use this feature to instruct how much frequency will be delivered to the processor. The options are Disable and Enable.

TM1

Select Enable to activate TM1 support for system thermal monitoring. TM1 allows the CPU to regulate its power consumption based upon the modulation of the CPU Internal clock when the CPU temperature reaches a pre-defined overheating threshold. The options are Disable and Enable.

TM2 Mode

Use this feature to select the throttling mode for TM2. The options are LFM Throttling and Adaptive Throttling.

*The feature above is not available when EIST (GV3) or TM1 is disabled.

Dynamic Self Refresh

Select Enable to support Dynamic Self-Refreshing for the onboard memory controller. The options are Disable and Enable.

CPU C State

Select Enabled to enhance the Cx state of the CPU. Reboot the system for this feature to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable.

Package C State limit

Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are No Pkg C-State, No S0lx, and No Limit. This feature is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

Max Core C-State

Use this feature to select the CPU C-state. The options are C1 and C6. This feature is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Select Enable to enable Enhanced Halt State support, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing its clock cycles and voltage use during a Halt State. The options are Disable and Enable. This feature is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

Monitor/Mwait

Select Enable to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor instructions monitors a region of memory for writes, and MWait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored region begins to write. The options are Disable and Enable. This feature is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

L1 Prefetcher

If enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L1 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

L2 Prefetcher

If enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

ACPI 3.0 T-States

Select Enable to support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 3.0 T-States to determine how the processor will report to the operating system during CPU-Throttling states. The options are Disable and Enable.

*If the feature above is enabled, T-State Throttle will be available for configuration:

T-State Throttle

Use this feature to select the On-Die thermal throttling. The options are default, 12.5%, 25.0%, 37.5%, 50.0%, 62.5%, 75.0%, and 87.5%.

Max CPUID Value Limit

Use this feature to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this feature to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Disable and Enable.

Execute Disable Bit

Set to Enable for Execute Disable Bit support, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damaging the system during a virus attack. The options are Disable and Enable. (Refer to the Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.)

Virtualization Technology

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple virtual systems in one physical computer. The options are Disable and Enable.

Extended APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)

Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth. When this item is set to Enable, the APIC ID will be expanded from 8 bits to 16 bits to provide 512 APIDs to each thread to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

AES-NI

Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable.

Lock PACKAGE\_RAPL\_LIMIT

Use this feature to lock the MSR 0x610 bit. The options are Disable and Enable.

*If the feature above is set to Disable, the next three features will be available for configuration:

PL1 Time Window

Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) time window 1 in milliseconds. The default setting is 45. Use the "+" or "-" keys to define the setting.

PL1 Power Level (This feature is dependent on the CPU)

Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) power limit 1 in Watts.

The default setting is 31. Use the "+" or "-" keys to define the setting.

PL2 Power Level (This feature is dependent on the CPU)

Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) power limit 2 in Watts.

The default setting is 37. Use the "+" or "-" keys to define the setting.

Active Processor Cores

Use this feature to set the number of processor cores that will be activated for each CPU.

Select 0 to activate all processor cores.

▶Chipset Configuration

Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction.

▶North Bridge Configuration

North Bridge Configuration

Memory Information

• MRC Version
• Total Memory
  • Memory Frequency

VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

VT-d Interrupt remapping

Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls external interrupt requests. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Fast Boot

Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Command Address Parity

Use this feature to address the DDR4 command parity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are DDR-1600, DDR-1867, DDR-2133, and DDR-2400.

MMIO Size / BMBOUND Base

Use this feature to select the memory mapped IO size and BMBOUND base setting. The low for the two settings will always be 4GB. The options are Auto, 1024M/3072M, and 3072M/1024M.

TCL performance

Use this feature to enable the CAS Latency (tCL) to increase memory performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Memory Preservation

Enable this feature for the memory content to be preserved through a warm reset. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Patrol Scrub Enable

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected in a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this item is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Patrol Scrub Period

Use this feature to select the Patrol Scrub period. The options are 24 hours, 10 hours, 4 hours, and 1 hour.

Demand Scrub Enable

Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found in a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is corrected as well. Select Enable to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Write Data Early Enable

Use this feature to enable or disable write data early. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Select Refresh Rate

Use this feature to select the memory refresh rate. The options are 1x/2x and 1x/2x/4x.

CKE Power Down

Clock enable (CKE) Power Down controls the low power down for the memory. The options are Disabled, Active Power Down, and Precharge Power Down.

Memory Thermal Throttling

Memory thermal throttling is a power management feature that monitors read and write activities to control power consumption. The options are Auto and Disabled.

*If the feature above is set to Auto, CLTT Mode and MEMTRIP will be available for configuration:

CLTT Mode

Use this feature to select the Closed Loop Thermal Throttling (CLTT) mode. The default option is Passthru.

MEMTRIP

Use this feature to enable or disable MEMTRIP. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Scrambler

This feature scrambles data in the memory and makes it inaccessible. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Slow Power Down Exit

Use this feature to enable or disable the slow power down exit from pre-charge. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶ South Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Configuration

• USB Module Version
• USB Controllers:
• USB Devices:

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 work-around 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.

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.

▶ IQAT Configuration

IQAT

Select Enabled to hide IQAT devices from the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Set 64B MRR/MPL

Use this feature to enable setting for the 64B MRR/MPL in IQAT DevCTL register. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*The following feature is displayed if an M.2 device is detected by the system:

M.2 (B-Key) I/O Selection

Use this feature to select the type of M.2 interface. The options are SATA, PCIe, PCIe/USB, and SATA/USB.

Flexible I/O Selection

Use this feature to configure the port to be PCI-E or SATA. The options are PCIe x2 and SATA [2:1].

▶SATA Configuration

▶ SATA0

SATA 0 Enable controller

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA 0 ALPM

When this feature is set to 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 Enabled and Disabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, SATA 0 ALPM will be available for configuration:

SATA 0 LPM

Use this feature to enable or disable Aggressive Link Power Management. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA 0 SGPIO/LED

Use this feature to select SATA SGPIO or SATA LED. The options are SATA SGPIO and SATA LED.

▶I-SATA (M.2 - B Key)

This following information is displayed for each M.2 drive entry:

• Device Information:
- Device Size:

I-SATA (M.2 - B Key) Enable/disable port

Use this feature to disable or enable the SATA port number. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

I-SATA (M.2 - B Key) Spin up

When the value of an edge detect or the value of an image binary (pixel) of a device is from 0 to 1, select Enabled to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization sequence on this device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶ SATA1

SATA 1 Enable controller

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA 1 ALPM

When this feature is set to 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 Enabled and Disabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, SATA 1 ALPM will be available for configuration:

SATA 1 ALPM

Use this feature to enable or disable Aggressive Link Power Management. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA 1 SGPIO/LED

Use this feature to select SATA SGPIO or SATA LED. The options are SATA SGPIO and SATA LED.

▶I-SATA0 \~ I-SATA2

This following information is displayed for each SATA drive entry:

• Device Information
- Device Size

Enable/disable port

Use this feature to disable or enable the SATA port number. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Spin up

When the value of an edge detect or the value of an image binary (pixel) of a device is from 0 to 1, select Enabled to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization sequence on this device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶Intel Server Platform Services

General ME Configuration

• Operational Firmware Version
• ME Firmware Type
• Backup Firmware Version
• Recovery Firmware Version
• ME Firmware Features
• ME Firmware Status #1
• ME Firmware Status #2
- Current State
- Error Code

▶PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

Platform Mode - A5.01.12

PCI Devices Common Settings:

Above 4G 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

Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization (SR-IOV) support. SR-IOV is an extension of the PCI Express interface and consists of two functions: physical functions (PF) and virtual functions (VF). PF is the primary function and is used to control and configure PCI Express devices, whereas VF is the lightweight function that offers limited configuration. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Maximum Payload

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

Maximum Read Request

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

ASPM Support

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. Select Force L0s to force all links to L0s state. The options are Disabled, Auto, and Force L0s.

Warning: Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI-E devices to fail!

ARI Forwarding

Select Enabled to lift a traditional Device Number restriction when turning a Type1 Configuration request into a Type0 Configuration request to permit access to extended functions in an ARI Device immediately below the port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM

Use this item to select the firmware type for the add-on card for this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

KEY-B SATA3/USB3 OPROM

Use this item to select the firmware type for the add-on card for this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard LAN OPROM Type

Use this feature to select the Onboard LAN Option ROM type. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard Video OPROM

Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

VGA Priority

Use this feature to select the active video type. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

Network Stack

Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the next four features will be available for configuration:

Ipv4 PXE Support

Use this feature to enable lpv4 PXE Boot Support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the lpv4 PXE Boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv6 PXE Support

Use this feature to enable lpv6 PXE Boot Support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the lpv6 PXE Boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PXE boot wait time

Use this feature to select the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. The default is 0.

Media Detect Count

Use this feature to select the wait time in seconds to detect LAN media. The default is 1.

▶Super IO Configuration

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip AST2400

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Device Settings

This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. This feature is hidden when Serial Port 1 is disabled.

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. 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).

▶ Serial Port Console Redirection

COM 1 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 Enabled and Disabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration:

▶COM1 Console Redirection Settings

COM1 Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

COM1 Bits per second

Use this item 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).

COM1 Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8.

COM1 Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark, and Space.

COM1 Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.

COM1 Flow Control

Use this item to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

COM1 Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

COM1 Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

COM1 Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

SOL

SOL Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration:

▶SOL Console Redirection Settings

Use the features in this submenu to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

SOL 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.

SOL 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).

SOL Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8.

SOL 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.

SOL 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.

SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SOL 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.

SOL Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SOL Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Use the features in this submenu to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.

EMS (Emergency Management Services) 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 items will become available for configuration:

▶EMS Console Redirection Settings

This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL.

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

Bits per second

This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower 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 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

▶ ACPI Settings

ACPI Settings

WHEA Support

Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Headless Support

Select Enabled for the system to function without a keyboard, mouse, or monitor. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS)

*The features from here to Current Status Information are displayed if a TPM 1.2 module is detected:

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 Disable and Enable.

TPM State

Select Enabled to use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings to enhance system data security. Reboot your system for any change on the TPM state to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable.

Pending operation

Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear.

Note: Reboot the computer to change the state of the security device.

Device Select

Use this feature to select the TPM version. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both versions. The default setting is Auto.

Current Status Information

This item displays the status of the TPM support on this motherboard.

• TPM Enabled Status
• TPM Active Status
• TPM Owner Status

*The features from here to Device Select on the next page are displayed if a TPM 2.0 module is detected:

TPM20 Device Found

Vendor: IFX

Firmware Version: 5.51

Configuration

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 Disable and Enable.

The following TPM information will be displayed:

• Active PCR banks
• Available PCR banks

*If the feature "Security Device Support" is set to Enable, the following features will become available for configuration:

SHA-1 PCR Bank

Use this item 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 item 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 item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear.

Platform Hierarchy

Use this item to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Storage Hierarchy

Use this item to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Endorsement Hierarchy

Use this item 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.

Device Select

Use this feature to select the TPM version. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both versions. The default setting is Auto.

▶iSCSI Configuration

iSCSI Initiator Name

This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items.

▶ Add an Attempt
▶ Delete Attempts
▶ Change Attempt Order

Intel® I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection - 0C:C4:7A:...

Intel® I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection - 0C:C4:7A:...

Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:BF

Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:BF

Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:C0

Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:C1

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:C2

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:C3

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:C4

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:FC:F2:C5

These features display the following information:

▶NIC Configuration (Dependent on the LAN chipset)

Link Speed

Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10Mbps Half, 10Mbps Full, 100Mbps Half, and 100Mbps full.

SFP LAN

This feature is grayed out and cannot be selected.

Wake On LAN

Select enabled to wake the system with a magic packet. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Blink LEDs

This feature allows the user to specify the duration for LEDs to blink. The range is from 0 \~ 15 seconds. The default setting is 0.

UEFI Driver

This feature displays the UEFI driver version.

Adapter PBA

This feature displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number.

Device Name

This feature displays the adapter device name.

Chip Type

This feature displays the network adapter chipset name.

PCI Device ID

This feature displays the device ID number.

PCI Address

This feature displays the PCI address for this computer. PCI addresses are three two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Link Status

This feature displays the connection status.

MAC Address

This feature displays the MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Virtual MAC Address

This feature displays the Virtual MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

5.4 Event Logs

Use this menu to configure Event Log settings.

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▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

PCIe ELog Support

Use this feature to enable or disable PCI-e error logging support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Memory ELog Support

Use this feature to enable or disable memory error logging support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Error Threshold

Use this feature to modify the MCI error threshold from one to 32768. The default is 100.

SMBIOS Event Log

Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every reset.

When Log is Full

Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

This feature is used to determine how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log. Enter a number between 0 to 99. The default setting is 60.

Note: All values here that have been changed do not take effect until the computer is restarted.

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log. The following categories are displayed:

DATE/TIME/ERROR CODE/SEVERITY

5.5 IPMI

Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.

Action Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit BMC Firmware Revision 3.71 IPMI STATUS Working ► System Event Log ► BMC Network Configuration IPMI Extended Instruction [Enabled] Press to change the SEL event log configuration. +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit version 2.19.1256. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

BMC Firmware Revision

This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.

IPMI Status

This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset.

When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

Note: All values here that have been changed do not take effect until the computer is restarted in the BIOS setup menu.

▶BMC Network Configuration

The following features will be displayed:

IPMI LAN Selection

This feature displays the IPMI LAN setting. The default setting is Failover.

IPMI Network Link Status:

This feature displays the IPMI Network Link status. The default setting is Shared LAN.

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

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

*If the feature above is set to Yes, Configuration Address Source and VLAN will become available for configuration:

Configuration Address Source

Use this feature to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static.

The following features are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected, or they can be configured manually if Static is selected.

Station IP Address

This feature displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

Subnet Mask

This feature displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Station MAC Address

This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Gateway IP Address

This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

VLAN

This feature is configurable if the Update IPMI LAN Configuration feature is set to Yes. Use this feature to enable or disable the IPMI VLAN function. The options are Disable and Enable.

IPMI Extended Instruction

Use this feature to enable or disable IPMI extended instruction support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

5.6 Security

Use this menu to configure Security settings.

Aotio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPHI Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Password Check [setup] Administrator Password Secure Boot Setup: Check password while invoking setup. Always: Check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1266, Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

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 characters to 20 characters long.

*The feature below is displayed if an Administrator Password is set:

User Password

Use this feature to set a user password.

▶ Secure Boot

Platform Mode - Setup

Secure Boot - Not Active

Vendor Keys - Not Active

Enable 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 the user 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 will be available for configuration:

CSM Support

This feature is for manufacturing debug purposes.

▶ 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.

Select Yes to restore all factory keys to the default settings. The options are Yes and No.

▶Key Management

This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings.

Provision Factory Defaults

Select Enabled to install the default Secure Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶Enroll Efi Image

This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot mode.

▶ Save All Secure Boot Variables

This feature allows the user to decide if all secure boot variables should be saved.

▶ Platform Key (PK)

Save to File

Select Yes to save the PK to a storage device.

Set New

Select Yes to load the new PK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the platform keys from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Erase

Select Yes to delete the PK from NVRAM. The options are Yes and No.

▶Key Exchange Keys

Save to File

Select Yes to save the KEK to a storage device.

Set New

Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append

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.

Erase

Select Yes to delete the KEK from NVRAM. The options are Yes and No.

▶ Authorized Signatures

Save to File

Select Yes to save the db to a storage device.

Set New

Select Yes to load the db from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the db from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append

Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing db. Select No to load the db from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Erase

Select Yes to delete the db from NVRAM. The options are Yes and No.

▶Forbidden Signatures

Save to File

Select Yes to save the dbx to a storage device.

Set New

Select Yes to load the dbx from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the dbx from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Append

Select Yes to add the dbx from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing dbx. Select No to load the dbx from a file. The options are Yes and No.

Erase

Select Yes to delete the dbx from NVRAM. The options are Yes and No.

▶ Authorized TimeStamps

Set New

Select Yes to load the dbt from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the dbt from a file. The options are Yes and No.

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

Set New

Select Yes to load the dbr from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the dbr from a file. The options are Yes and No.

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.

5.7 Boot

Use this menu to configure Boot settings:

Aotio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPHI Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select [UEFI] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities UEFI Boot Option #1 [UEFI Hard Disk] UEFI Boot Option #2 [UEFI AP:UEFI: Bul...] UEFI Boot Option #3 [UEFI CD/DVD] UEFI Boot Option #4 [UEFI USB Hard Disk] UEFI Boot Option #5 [UEFI USB CD/DVD] UEFI Boot Option #6 [UEFI USB Key] UEFI Boot Option #7 [UEFI USB Floppy] UEFI Boot Option #8 [UEFI USB Lan] UEFI Boot Option #9 [UEFI Network:UEFI...] • UEFI Application Boot Priorities • UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities • Delete Boot Option Select which boot devicetype to list in FIXED BOOTORDER Priorities. +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1266. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot mode select

Use this feature to select the boot mode for bootable devices in the system. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system boots from. Press on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.

• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #1
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #2
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #3
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #4
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #5
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #6
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #7

• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #8
• LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #9

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

- Boot Option # - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The options are [the list of detected boot device(s)] and Disable.

▶UEFI Network Drive BBS Priorities

- Boot Option # - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The options are [the list of detected boot device(s)] and Disable.

▶ Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

5.8 Save & Exit

Use this menu to save settings and exit the BIOS.

Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPHI Security Boot Save & Exit Save Options Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes Discard Changes Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override UEFI: Built-In EFI Shell UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE uountu Reset the system after saving the changes. +:- Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1266. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

Save Options

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made and reset the system.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .

Save Changes

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

Save as User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

Other boot options are listed in this section. The system will boot to the selected boot option.

UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® I210 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE ubuntu

Windows Boot Manager

Appendix A

BIOS Error Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The table below lists some common errors and their corresponding beep codes encountered by users.

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

A-2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").

When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20).

For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

Appendix B

Standardized Warning Statements for DC Systems

B.1 About Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis.

These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

Warning Definition

Warning! This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

תְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְבָרִיֹתְגּוֹת

Installation Instructions

Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

設置手順書

Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 60VDC, 20A.

サーキット・ブレーカー

Power Disconnection Warning

Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.

電源切断の警告

Equipment Installation

Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

機器の設置

Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. (This warning does not apply to workstations).

アクセス制限区域

Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

電池の取り扱い

Redundant Power Supplies

Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit.

冗長電源裝置

Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing.

バックプレーンの電圧

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes

Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

地方および国の電気規格に準拠

Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

製品の廃棄

Warning! Hazardous moving parts. Keep away from moving fan blades. The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis. Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly's housing.

ファン・ホットスワップの警告

Warning! When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closedloop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp both the insulation and conductor.

警告

DC Power Disconnection

Warning! Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.

警告

Hazardous Voltage or Energy Present on DC Power Terminals

Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on DC power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place.

警告

System Specifications

Processors

Single Intel® Atom C3558 (System on a Chip) 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.2 GHz, 16W

Memory

Four DIMM slots, DDR4 2400MHz up to 256GB RDIMM, or 64GB for ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM

SATA Controller

SoC controller for four SATA3 (6Gbps) ports

Drive Bay

One 2.5" fixed drive bay with bracket (when AOC area is not occupied)

PCI Expansion Slots

One PCI-E 3.0 x2 (space shared with drive bay)

Motherboard

A2SDV-4C-LN10PF

Dimensions: 9.0" (L) x 7.25" (W) (228.6 mm x 184.15 mm)

Chassis

SCE300-LED+

Width 10" (254 mm), Height 1.7" (43 mm), Depth 8.9" (226 mm)

System Cooling

One 40mm chassis fan (two maximum)

Power Supply

84W lockable power adapter (default)

Weight

Gross Weight: 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

Net Weight: 3.45 lbs (1.56 kg)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Non-operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)

Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55032 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 32 Class B

Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe)

Other: VCCI-CISPR 32 and AS/NZS CISPR 32

Environmental: Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2012/19/EU

Perchlorate Warning

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"

Appendix D

UEFI BIOS Recovery

Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure. The UEFI BIOS recovery doesn't support the Ctrl+home function.

D.1 Overview

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides a software-based interface between the operating system and the platform firmware in the pre-boot environment. The UEFI specification supports an architecture-independent mechanism for add-on card initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored in the add-on card, to boot the system. The UEFI offers a clean, hands-off control to a computer system at bootup.

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main BIOS image). The boot block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is on, the boot block codes execute first. Once it is completed, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization and bootup.

Note 1: Follow the BIOS recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the main BIOS boot crashes.

Note 2: When the BIOS boot block crashes, you will need to follow the procedures to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. Also, you may use the Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) Out-of-Band (OOB) (https://www.supermicro.com.tw/products/nfo/SMS_SUM.cfm) to reflash the BIOS.

D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.

The file system supported by UEFI is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. However, the BIOS might need several minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large because it contains too many folders and files.

To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below.

1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.

Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.

1. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system

2. While powering on the system, please keep pressing and simultaneously on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below) displays.

Warning: Please stop pressing the and keys immediately when you see the screen (or a similar screen) below; otherwise, it will trigger a system reboot.

BMC IP:18.132.161.50 System initializing...

Note: On the other hand, if the following screen displays, please load the "Super. ROM" file to the root folder and connect this folder to the system. (You can do so by inserting a USB device that contains the new "Super.ROM" image to your machine for BIOS recovery.)

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Regatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMS Recovery Security Boot Save & Exit ROM Image is not loaded ROM Image update denied +: Select Screen T#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-i Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit version 2.19.126. Copyright (C) 2017 American Regatrends, Inc.

1. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.

Optin Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Log (DW) Recovery Security Boot Save & Exit Please select blocks you want to update Reset OK/OK [Enabled] Boot Block Update [Enabled] ► Proceed with flash update Set this option to reset NWSM to default values +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/- Change Out. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1766. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.

1. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below.

Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it has completed.

Aotia Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. No Security WARNING System firmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF!! Drive firmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Program new data Write new boot block... 178 +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save a Exit E00: Exit Version 2.19.1266. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

1. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system.

RATIO Setup Utility - Copyright (CI 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery) HAWKNGI System firmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked: DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF !!! Once firmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Flash update Flash update completed, Press any key to reset the system +: Select Screen T#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-= Change Opt. Fit: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults M#: Save & Exit ESG: Exit Version 2.15.1266. Copyright (CI 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

1. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive.
2. Press continuously to enter the BIOS setup utility. Set the item, Boot Option #1, to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell]. Press to save the settings and exit the BIOS setup utility.

Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPM Security BOOT Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot mode select [DUAL] LEGACY to EFI support [Disabled] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1 [DEFI AP:DEFI: No...] Boot Option #2 [OVI/DVD] Boot Option #3 [UBS Hard Disk] Boot Option #4 [UBS CD/OVA] Boot Option #5 [UBS key:SanO[J&I] Boot Option #6 [UBS Floppy] Boot Option #7 [UBS Lan] Boot Option #8 [Network:IDA GE SI...] Boot Option #9 [UEFI Hard Disk] Boot Option #10 [UEFI CD/OVA] Boot Option #11 [UEFI USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #12 [UEFI USB CD/OVA] Boot Option #13 [UEFI USB Key:UEFI...] Boot Option #14 [UEFI USB Floppy] Boot Option #15 [UEFI USB Lan] Boot Option #16 [UEFI Network] Boot Option #17 [Hard Disk] ▶ Pick New Boot Option Sets the system boot order <<: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enters Select +/-: Change Opt. F3: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ECC: Exit Version 2.19.1286. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

1. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory which contains the BIOS package extracted earlier from Step 7. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

LEFI Interactive Shell v2.1 ESK 11 LEFI v2.50 (American Regatrends, 0x0089XXC) Mapping table: F30: K106(0):H0D(F0):BLK1; PcJW001(0x0)/PcI(0x14,0x0)/US$(0x11,0x0)/M01_MDR_0xG7901D2_0xB06_0x1 OR3532) BLK0: K106(0): PcJW001(0x0)/PcI(0x14,0x0)/US$(0x11,0x0) Press ESCR is 1 seconds to skip startup.msh or any other key to continue. Shell (f30) F30: CD BLKOS F30:VAFUOOS> CD SKAPME2_03562017 F30:VAFUOOS SKAPME2_03562017 flash.nsh X13P07.5X

Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

Done. [Access Ows Part Ex] #Roach Index 8x51: 0x10 Done. ********************************************************************** * Program B308 and ME (including BDT) regions... * ********************************************************************** • API Firmware Update Utility v5.07.01.1317 Copyright ©2019 American Registrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. OPUD = 50652 Reading Flash ....... done - ME Data Size checking . ok - PFS checksums ....... Ok - Check BookLayout ....... Ok, Erasing Boot Block ....... done Updating Boot Block ....... done Verifying Boot Block ....... done Ferising Mesh Block ....... 0x00152000 0x0

1. The screen below indicates that the BIOS update process is complete. Unplug the AC power cable from the power supply, clear the CMOS, and plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.

Verifying Boot Block ....... done Erasing Main Block ....... done Updating Main Block ....... done Verifying Main Block ....... done Erasing NVRAM Block ....... done Updating NVRAM Block ....... done Verifying NVRAM Block ....... done Erasing NCB Block ....... done Updating NCB Block ....... done Verifying NCB Block ....... done - FDR is locked, skip updating. - GBEA is locked, skip updating. - GEBB is locked, skip updating. - Successful Update Recovery Loader to OPRx!! - Successful Update MFSB!! - Successful Update FTPR!! - Successful Update factory data partitions!! - ME Entire Image update success!! WARNING : System must power-off to have the changes take effect! flash.nshv my AfuEfix64.efl AfuEfix64.swc mv: moving fs0:\AfuEfix64.efl -> \AfuEfix64.swc - [ok] fs0:\>

1. Press continuously to enter the BIOS setup utility.
2. Press to load the default settings.
3. After loading the default settings, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS setup utility.

Appendix E

Traditional Chinese Version Safety Warnings

Additional Traditional Chinese Version warning statements are included here in this appendix.

安全警告 (注意這些警告標誌)