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USER MANUAL A+ Server 2123BT-HNR Supermicro

natural_image Front view of a server rack with multiple drive bays and indicator lights (no visible text or labels)

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.1

The information in this User's Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our website at www.supermicro.com.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Manual Revision 1.1

Release Date: April 20, 2020

Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

Copyright © 2020 by Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America

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 A+ Server. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Please refer to the AS -2123BT-Hxxx server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).

Notes

For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
- Product drivers and utilities: www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver/AMD/SP3
- Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com

This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.

Secure Data Deletion

A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wftp/utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/

Warnings

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

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

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

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview....8
1.2 Unpacking the System 8
1.3 System Features 9
1.4 Server Chassis Features....10

Control Panel 10
Front Features....11
Rear Features ....12
Node Trays....13

1.5 Motherboard Layout....14

Quick Reference 15
System Block Diagram....16

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2.1 Overview....17
2.2 Preparing for Setup....17

Choosing a Setup Location....17
Rack Precautions....17
Server Precautions....18
Rack Mounting Considerations ....18

Ambient Operating Temperature....18
Airflow 18
Mechanical Loading....18
Circuit Overloading....19
Reliable Ground....19

2.3 Rack Mounting Instructions....20

Overview of the Rack Rails....20

Adjusting the Rail Length 20

Installing the Rails on a Rack....21

Chassis Installation 22

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation

3.1 Removing Power ....23
3.2 Accessing the System....24

Removing a Computing Node Drawer....24

Removing the Chassis Cover ....25

3.3 Motherboard Components....26

Processor and Heatsink Installation....26

Heatsinks 26

Memory Installation....35

Memory Support 35

DIMM Module Population....37

DIMM Installation....38

DIMM Removal....38

Motherboard Battery 39

3.4 Chassis Components ....40

Storage Drives 40

Drive Carrier Indicators 40

Drive Configuration....41

Installing Drives 42

Installing an M.2 Solid State Drive....44

Installing Expansion Cards....45

SIOM Card 46

System Fans 47

Power Supply 49

Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

4.1 Headers and Connectors ....50
4.2 Input/Output Ports ....53
4.3 Jumpers....54
4.4 LED Indicators....56

Chapter 5 Software

5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation....57

5.2 Driver Installation....59

5.3 SuperDoctor ^® 5....60

5.4 IPMI 61

BMC ADMIN User Password....61

Chapter 6 UEFI BIOS (for EPYC 7001 Processor)

6.1 Introduction....62
Starting BIOS Setup Utility....62
6.2 Main Setup....62
6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations....64
6.4 IPMI 78
6.5 Event Logs ....81
6.6 Security....83
6.7 Boot....86
6.8 Save & Exit....87
6.9 BIOS Update Using IPMI 89

Chapter 7 UEFI BIOS (for EPYC 7002 Processor)

7.1 Introduction....91
Starting BIOS Setup Utility....91
7.2 Main Setup 91
7.3 Advanced Setup Configurations....93
7.4 IPMI....109
7.5 Event Logs 112
7.6 Security....114
7.7 Boot....117
7.8 Save & Exit....118
7.9 BIOS Update Using IPMI 120

Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

Appendix B System Specifications

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery

Appendix D IPMI Crash Dump

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000

Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008

Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)

support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390

Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525

Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)

support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)

rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3992

Email: support@supermicro.com.tw

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview

This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the AS -2123BT-Hxxx A+ Server. It is based on the H11DST-B motherboard and the SC217BHQ+-R2K(22/60)BP(2) chassis. These are Twin ^2 chassis with four independent hot-swap computing nodes and twenty-four 2.5" storage drives.

AS -2123BT-Hxxx Models
System Drive TypeStorage Adapter (4)2U Midplane (1)
2123BT-HTR SATA BPN-ADP-6SATA3-1UBBPN-SAS3-217BHQ
2123BT-HNR NVMeBPN-ADP-6NVME3-1UBBPN-NVME3-217BHQ
2123BT-HNC0R SASNVMe hybridBPN-ADP-6S3008N4-1UBBPN-SAS3-217BHQ-N4

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, several important parts that are included with the system are listed below.

Main Parts List
DescriptionPart NumberQuantity
Power supplyPWS-2K22A-1R (HTR, HNC0R)PWS-2K60A-1R (HNR)2
Power cordType IEC (C14 to C13) (HTR, HNC0R)Type IEC (C19 to C20) (HNR)2
FansFAN-0183L44
HeatsinkSNK-P0062PM4
HeatsinkSNK-P0062PW4
Rack-mount railsMCP-290-00144-0N1 set

1.2 Unpacking the System

Inspect the box the in which the server was shipped and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. It will also require a grounded AC power outlet nearby. Be sure to read the precautions and considerations noted in Appendix A.

1.3 System Features

The following table provides you with an overview of the main features of the AS -2123BT-Hxxx.

System Features
Motherboard (per node)
H11DST-B
Chassis
SC217BHQ+-R2K22BP2 (HTR, HNC0R)SC217BHQ+-R2K60BP (HNR)
CPU (per node)
Dual AMD EPYC 7001/7002* Series with SP3 sockets; System on Chip* 7002 series drop-in support requires board revision 2.x
Memory (per node)
Up to 2 TB 2666 MHz / 4 TB* 3200 MHz, ECC DDR4 registered SDRAM memory in 16 slots* board revision 2.x with 7002 series CPU requiredSize up to 128 GB
Expansion Slots (per node)
Two PCI-E 3.0 x16 via CPU1 on Riser Cards (SXB3, SXB4)One PCI-E 3.0 x4 via CPU2 and SATA 0~5 (SXB1)One PCI-E 3.0 x4 via CPU2 (JF2)One PCI-E 3.0 x24 via CPU2 (SXB2)M.2 Interface: 1 SATA/PCI-E 3.0 x4; M.2 Form Factor: 2280, 22110; M.2 Key: M-Key
Storage Drives
Twenty-four hot-swap 2.5" drives total; each node controls:HTR: Six SATA drivesHNR: Six NVMe drivesHNC0R: Four NVMe/SAS drives and two SAS drives(Optional) Each node supports one NVMe/SATA M.2 mounted on the motherboard, suitable for OS
Power
2200 W for HTR and HNC0R models, 2600 W for HNR model80Plus Titanium Level (96%); Redundant Power, full redundancy based on configuration and application load
Networking (per node)
One SIOM slot (SIOM cards support Ethernet/IB/OPA with speeds ranging from 1G to 100G)One dedicated LAN port for IPMI
Input/Output Ports (per node)
USB: Two USB 3.0 portsVGA port
Cooling
Four 8-cm mid-chassis fans; CPU heatsinks
Dimensions
2U rackmount; (WxHxD) 17.6 x 3.5 x 28.8 in. (447 x 88 x 730 mm)

1.4 Server Chassis Features

Control Panel

The are four control panels on the front outside edges of the chassis. Each control panel houses power buttons and status monitoring lights for one node.

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text_image POWER U i UD Node D SUPERO 1 2 3 4

Figure 1-1. Control Panel

Control Panel Features
Item Feature Description
1 Power buttonThe main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the node but maintains standby power.
2 NIC LED Indicates network activity on the LAN when flashing.
3 Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below
4 UID button/LEDThe unit identification (UID) button turns on or off the blue light function of the Information LED and a blue LED on the rear of the chassis. These are used to locate the server in large racks and server banks.
Information LED
Status Description
Continuously on and redAn 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 blueUID has been activated locally to locate the server in a rack environment.
Blinking blueUID has been activated using IPMI to locate the server in a rack environment.

Front Features

The chassis front offers access to the storage drives and a control panel for each node.

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text_image Hot-swap Storage Drives (24) 1 1 2 A B C D 1

Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View

Front Chassis Features
Item Feature Description
1 Control Panels Controls a node as labeled
2Service/Asset TagPull-out identifier (with BMC ADMIN default password sticker)
A Drive baysSix drives controlled by nodeA
B Drive baysSix drives controlled by nodeB
C Drive baysSix drives controlled by nodeC
D Drive baysSix drives controlled by nodeD

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text_image BMC Password Sticker This graphic is for illustration only. Your system looks slightly different.

Figure 1-3. Location of the BMC Password Label

Rear Features

The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis.

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text_image D 1 B 2 2 3 C 1 A

Figure 1-4. Chassis Rear View

Rear Chassis Features
Item Feature Description
A, B, C, D Node A, B, C, D Independent computing nodes
1 Power Supplies Redundant power modules
2 PCI Slots Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots in each node
3 SIOM portNetwork ports in each node; refer to table below for available SIOM cards
Unlabeled I/O ports Described in Section 4.2
SIOM Networking Add-on Card Options
Speed PortsAdd-on Card Part Number
GbETwo RJ45 AOC-MGP-i2M
Four RJ45 AOC-MGP-i4M
10 G SFP+Two SFP+ AOC-MTGN-i2SM
Four SFP+ AOC-MTG-i4SM
10GBase-TTwo RJ45 AOC-MTG-i2TM

Check the following link for updates:
https://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM.cfm

Node Trays

The chassis contains four separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard.

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a server rack with multiple drive bays and internal cooling fins (no text or symbols)

Figure 1-5. Node Tray

Note: Graphics in this manual are for illustration. Your components may look slightly different.

1.5 Motherboard Layout

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text_image IPMI LAN UID LED USB0/1 VGA BMC_HB_LED JPB1 JPG1 JWD1 JDBG1 PWR_OK_LED UID_SW COM1 FAN3 FAN4 JBT1 SIOM JTPM1 SXB3 SATA6 JSDCARD1 J2 (PCI-E/SATA M.2) SXB4 JF2 JSD1 USB3 CPU1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMMG1 P1-DIMMH1 SXB1 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMC1 P1-DIMMD1 CPU2 P2-DIMMA1 P2-DIMMB1 P2-DIMMC1 P2-DIMMD1 SXB2 P2-DIMME1 P2-DIMMF1 P2-DIMMG1 P2-DIMMH1 CPU2 JF1 BT1

Figure 1-6. H11DST-B Motherboard Layout

Quick Reference

Jumper Description Default Setting

UID SW Unit ID switch (push-button toggle switch ON/OFF) Off
JBT1 Clear CMOS Open (Normal)
JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2: (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JDBG1 Debug mode control Pins 1-2: Normal mode
JWD1 Watch Dog control Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

Battery (BT1) Onboard CMOS battery
COM 1 Front panel COM port #1
FAN 3/4 System cooling fan headers
IPMI_LANDedicated IPMI LAN port
JF1Front control panel
JF2PCI-E 3.0 x4 slot supported by CPU2
JSD1SATA DOM power connector
JSDCARD1Micro SD Card slot
JTPM1Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 connector
SIOMPCI-E 3.0 x16 slot for proprietary add-on module supported by CPU1
SXB1PCI-E 3.0 x4 slot supported by CPU2 and SATA connections (SATA0~5) by CPU1
SXB2PCI-E 3.0 x24 slot supported by CPU2
SXB3PCI-E 3.0 x16 left hand riser slot supported by CPU1
SXB4PCI-E 3.0 x16 right hand riser slot supported by CPU1
SATA6SATA DOM with power-pin connector
J2M.2 connector PCI-E 3.0 x4 supported by CPU1 and SATA7 connection
USB 0/1 (3.0)Back panel USB 3.0 ports
USB3 (2.0)Internal USB 2.0 port
VGABack panel VGA port
LEDDescriptionStatus
UID LED1Rear unit ID LEDSolid blue: UID switched to ON, unit identified
BMC_HB LED2BMC Heartbeat LEDGreen: Blinking (BMC normal), Green: Fast blinking (BMC initializing)
PWR_OK LED3Power OK LEDGreen: System power OK

For detailed descriptions, pinout information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 4.

Notes:

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

System Block Diagram

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flowchart
graph TD
    subgraph H11DST-B AMD_SP3
        A["SXB2"] --> B["CPU1 P3 [15.0"]]
        C["SXB1"] --> D["CPU1 P2 [13.8"]]
        E["JF2"] --> F["CPU1 P1 [15.12"]]
        G["SXB3"] --> H["CPU0 P1 [15.0"]]
        I["AMD SP3 CPU0"] --> J["CPU0 USB2 [1_3"]]
        K["AMD SP3 CPU1"] --> L["CPU0 USB2 [1_3"]]
        M["Micro SD"] --> N["BMC AST2500"]
        O["VGA COM"] --> N
        P["Rear USB X 2"] --> N
        Q["PHY RTL211F"] --> N
        R["IPMI LAN RJ45"] --> N
        S["BIOS ROM 16MB"] --> T["MUX"]
        U["TPM"] --> V["CPU0 USB2 [1_2"]]
        W["CPU0 P0 [8"]] --> X["CPU0 USB2 [1_2"]]
        Y["CPU0 USB2 [1_3"]] --> Z["CPU0 USB2 [1_3"]]
        AA["CPU0 P0 SATA7"] --> AB["CPU0 P0 SATA7"]
        AC["JUSBA1 USB2.0 Type A"] --> AD["CPU0 USB2 [1_3"]]
        AE["JISOM1"] --> AF["CPU0 P1 [15.0"]]
        AG["SXB4"] --> AH["CPU0 P2 [15.0"]]
        AI["SATA6"] --> AJ["CPU0 P0 SATA6"]
        AK["SATA DOM"] --> AL["CPU0 P0 SATA6"]
    end
    subgraph CPU0
        AM["AMD SP3 CPU0"]
        AN["AMD SP3 CPU1"]
    end
    subgraph CPU1
        AO["AMD SP3 CPU1"]
        AP["AMD SP3 CPU1"]
    end
    style H11DST-B AMD_SP3 fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style CPU0 fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style CPU1 fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Figure 1-7. 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.

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2.1 Overview

This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components.

Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such damage to PCBs (printed circuit boards), it is important to use a grounded wrist strap, handle all PCBs by their edges and keep them in anti-static bags when not in use.

2.2 Preparing for Setup

The box in which the system was shipped should include the rackmount hardware needed to install it into the rack. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation.

Choosing a Setup Location

  • The system should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.
  • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack so that you can open the front door completely (\~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow sufficient space for airflow and access when servicing.
  • This product should be installed only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets, etc.).
  • This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to §2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

Rack Precautions

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are extended to the floor so that the full weight of the rack rests on them.

  • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
  • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack.
  • You should extend only one server or component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

  • Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix A.
  • Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
  • Install the heaviest server components at the bottom of the rack first and then work your way up.
  • Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
  • Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
  • When not servicing, always keep the front door of the rack and all covers/panels on the servers closed to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room's ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA).

Airflow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

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To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

  • This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
  • When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
  • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
  • Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

2.3 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. Note: This rail will fit a rack between 28" and 33.5" deep.

Overview of the Rack Rails

The package includes two rail assemblies. Each is specifically designed for the left or right side of the chassis, and so marked. Each rail consists of two sections: a front section which secures to the front post of the rack and a rear section which adjusts in length and secures to the rear post of the rack.

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text_image Rear Section Adjusting Screw Front Section

Figure 2-1. Rackmount Rail (Right rail assembly shown)

Adjusting the Rail Length

Each rail assembly has a locking screw to adjust the length of the rail to fit the depth of your rack.

Installing the Rails on a Rack

  1. Loosen the adjusting screw to allow the rear section to slide in the front section.
  2. Push the small hooks on the front section of the rail into the holes on the front post of the rack and then down, until the spring-loaded pegs snap into the rack holes. Secure the rail to the rack with screws.
  3. Pull out the rear section of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack and align the small hooks with the appropriate holes on the rear post of the rack. Be sure the rail is level, then mount the rear section onto the rack. Secure the rail with screws.
  4. Tighten the adjusting screw.

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a server rack with labeled components (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-2. Attaching the Rail Front to the Rack (Left rail shown)

Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks from the bottom up.

Chassis Installation

Slide the chassis into the rack so that the bottom of the chassis slides onto the bottom lip of the rails.

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natural_image Technical line drawing of a server rack with mounting hardware and a device panel, showing no text or symbols.

Figure 2-3. Sliding the Chassis into the Rack

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Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

Chapter 3

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.

3.1 Removing Power

Before performing some setup or maintenance tasks, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system.

Removing Power from a Node

  1. Use the operating system to power down the node.
  2. Grasp the head of the power cord and gently pull it out of the back of the power supply.

Removing Power from the System

  1. Use the operating system to power down all nodes.
  2. Grasp the head of each power cord and gently pull it out of the back of the power supply.
  3. Disconnect the cords from the power strip or wall outlet.

3.2 Accessing the System

Removing a Computing Node Drawer

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Figure 3-1. Removing a Node Tray

Removing a Node

  1. Use the operating system to power down the node.
  2. Remove any cables attached to the node
  3. Pull down the node release handle and use both handles to slide the node out the chassis rear.

Removing the Chassis Cover

You can access some chassis components, such as fans, by removing the cover.

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Figure 3-2. Removing the Chassis Cover

Removing the Chassis Cover

The chassis top cover can be lifted off after removing two screws.

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

3.3 Motherboard Components

Processor and Heatsink Installation

The processor (CPU) and heatsink should be assembled together first to form the processor heatsink module (PHM), and then install the PHM into the CPU socket.

Caution: Use industry-standard anti-static equipment, such as gloves or wrist strap, and follow precautions to avoid damage caused by ESD. Do not touch the underside of the CPU. Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the CPU or socket which may require manufacturer repairs.

Notes:

  • All power should be off, as described in Section 3.1, before installing the processors.
  • When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the CPU or socket.
  • Check that the plastic socket dust cover is in place and none of the socket pins are bent—otherwise, contact your retailer.
    • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.
  • Graphics in this manual are for illustration. Your components may look slightly different.

Heatsinks

The AS -2123BT-Hxxx server uses a slightly different heatsink design for each CPU. The SNK-P0062PM model is used for CPU2, the CPU closer to the mid-chassis fans.

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Figure 3-3. Heatsink SNK-P0062PW (for CPU1)

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Figure 3-4. Heatsink SNK-P0062PM (for CPU2)

Installing the Processor and Heatsink

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1.

  1. Use a Torx T20 driver to loosen the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.

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Figure 3-5. Removing the Processor Force Frame

  1. The spring-loaded Force Frame will raise up after the last screw (#1) is removed. Gently allow it to lift up to its stopping position.

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Figure 3-3. Raising the Force Frame

  1. Lift the Rail Frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While keeping a secure grip of the Rail Frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the External Cap.

Note: The Rail Frame is spring loaded, so keep a secure grip on it as you lift it so it does not snap up.

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Figure 3-4. Lifting the Rail Frame

  1. Remove the External Cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the Rail Frame. Remove the PnP Cover Cap.

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Figure 3-5. Removing the External Cap

  1. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the blue Carrier Frame pre-assembled. Grip the handle of the Carrier Frame/CPU Package assembly from its shipping tray, and while gripping the handle, align the flanges of the Carrier Frame onto the rails of the Rail Frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the Rail Frame is lowered later.

  2. Slide the Carrier Frame/CPU Package downwards to the bottom of the Rail Frame. Ensure the flanges are secure on the rails as you lower it downwards.

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Figure 3-6. Inserting the Carrier Frame/CPU Package

Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction with the handle at the top. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the Rail Frame plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the Rail Frame plate again, and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

  1. Lift up the Rail Frame till it securely rests in upright position. Then remove the PnP Cover Cap from the CPU socket below. Grip the two lift tabs marked "Remove" at the middle of the cap and pull vertically upwards to remove the PnP Cover Cap.
    Caution: The exposed socket contacts are extremely vulnerable and can be damaged easily. Do not touch or drop objects onto the contacts and be careful removing the PnP Cover Cap and when placing the Rail Frame over the socket.
  2. Gently lower the Rail Frame down onto the socket until the latches on the Rail Frame engage with the Socket housing. and it rests in place. Do not force it into place!
  3. Gently lower the Force Frame down onto the Rail Frame and hold it in place until it is seated in the Socket housing. Note that the Force Frame is spring loaded and has to be held in place before it is secured.

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Figure 3-10. Lowering the Force Frame

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Figure 3-11. Securing the Force Frame

  1. Secure the screws in the order 1-2-3, tightening each to 16.1 kgf-cm (14 lbf-in) of torque using a Torx T20 driver. The Force Frame secures both the Rail Frame and CPU Package.

Caution: The screw tightening sequence of 1-2-3 must be executed in the proper sequence to avoid catastrophic damage to the socket or CPU package.

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Figure 3-12. The Force Frame Secured

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Figure 3-13. Heatsink for CPU1—SNK-P0062PW

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Figure 3-14. Heatsink for CPU2—SNK-P0062PM

  1. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely on CPU Package over the four screw holes on the socket frame.

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Figure 3-10. Mounting the Heatsink

  1. Using a diagonal pattern, tighten the four screws down on the heatsink evenly till it is secure.

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Figure 3-11. Securing the Heatsink

The processor and heatsink installation is complete. Repeat this procedure for any remaining CPU sockets on the motherboard.

Removing a Heatsink

We do not recommend removing the heatsink. If necessary, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.

Note: Wait for the heatsink to cool down before removing it.

  1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the figure above.
  2. Hold and gently pivot the heatsink back and forth to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when dislodging the heatsink!)
  3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU.
  4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease to the surface before you re-install the heatsink.

Un-installing the Processor and Heatsink

  1. Remove the heatsink.
  2. Clean the thermal grease left by the heatsink on the CPU package lid to limit the risk of it contaminating the CPU package land pads or contacts in the socket housing.
  3. Reverse the procedure for installing the force frame onto the socket, unscrewing the plate in the 3-2-1 screw order and lift the force frame to the vertical position.
    Caution: The screw tightening sequence of 1-2-3 must be executed in the proper sequence to avoid catastrophic damage to the socket or CPU package.
  4. Lift the rail frame using the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. Note that the rail frame is spring loaded, so be careful lifting it up into a vertical position.
  5. Grip the handle of the carrier frame and pull upwards to extract it from the rail frame. Return the carrier frame/CPU package to its original shipping container.
  6. Grip the handle on the external cap and return it to the rail frame sliding it downwards till it rests in the frame.
  7. Gripping the rail frame, rotate it downwards till it rests above and locks over the socket housing in its horizontal position.
  8. Push and rotate down the force frame till it is over the external cap and rail frame into a horizontal position.
  9. While holding down the force frame, secure it back to the socket frame by securing screw 1 in place. Note that without a CPU package in place, it is not necessary to tighten down screws 2 and 3 at this time.

Memory Installation

Memory Support

The H11DST-B supports up to 2 TB Registered ECC DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM/ 4TB Registered ECC DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM* in sixteen (16) slots (*board reversion 2.x required). Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules
CPU#ChannelChannel ChChannel Channel
1 23 4 56 7 8
4 DIMMS
CPU1B1 D1 F1 H1
8 DIMMS
CPU1A1 B1 C1 DE1 F1G1 H1
8 DIMMS
CPU1B1 D1 F1 H1
CPU2B1 D1 F1 H1
16 DIMMS
CPU1A1 B1 C1 DE1 F1G1 H1
CPU2A1 B1 C1 DE1 F1G1 H1
Populating RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS DDR4 Memory Modules with 7001 Processor
TypeDIMM PopulationMaximum DIMM Capacity (GB)Maximum Frequency (MHz)
DIMM1 DIMM2 1 Channel 8 Channel
RDIMM1R 16GB 128GB 2666
1R 1R 32GB 256GB 2133
2R 64GB 512GB 2400
1R 2R 48GB 384GB 2133
2R 2R 128GB 1TB2133
LRDIMM4R 64GB 512GB 2666
4R 4R 128GB 1TB2133
8R 128GB 1TB2666
4R 8R 192GB 1.5TB2133
8R 8R 256GB 2TB2133
LRDIMM 3DS2R2H64GB 512GB 2400
2R2H2R2H 128GB 1TB1866
2R4H 128GB 1TB2400
2R2H2R4H 192GB 1.5TB1866
2R4H2R4H 256GB 2TB1866
Populating RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS DDR4 Memory Modules with 7002 Processor
TypeDIMM PopulationMaximum DIMM Capacity (GB)Maximum Frequency (MHz)
DIMM1 DIMM2 1 Channel 8 Channel
RDIMM1R 32GB 256GB 3200
1R 1R 64GB 512GB 2933
2R or 2DR 64GB 512GB 3200
1R 2R or 2DR 96GB 76GB 2933
2R or 2DR 2R or 2DR 128GB 1TB 2933
LRDIMM2S2R 128GB 1TB 3200
2S4R 256GB 2TB 3200
2S2R 2S2R 256GB 2TB 2933
2S2R 2S4R 384GB 3TB 2933
2S2R 2S4R 512GB 4TB 2933
LRDIMM 3DS2S2R 128GB 1TB 2933
2S2R 2S2R 256GB 2TB 2666
2S4R 256GB 2TB 2933
2S2R 2S4R 384GB 3TB 2666
2S4R 2S4R 512GB 4TB 2666

DIMM Module Population

There is no specific order or sequence required when installing memory modules. However do keep the following in mind:

• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size and speed in a node.

- The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (1 or 3 modules installed). However, to achieve the best memory performance, a balanced memory population is recommended.

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Figure 3-17. DIMM Numbering

DIMM Installation

Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots. Note the population recommendations and locations on the previous two pages.

Caution: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage to the DIMMs or slots.

  1. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

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  1. Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot and with your thumbs on both ends of the module, press it straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.

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  1. 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.

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.

Replacing the Battery

Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1.

  1. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of the holder.
  2. 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 set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

LITHIUM BATTERY

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BATTERY HOLDER

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Figure 3-18. Installing the Onboard Battery

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 (BR2032).

3.4 Chassis Components

Storage Drives

The SC217BHQ+ chassis supports twenty-four 2.5" storage drives (HDDs or SSDs) in carriers to simplify their removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow.

For M.2 SSD storage, see the next section.

Drive Carrier Indicators

Each drive carrier has two LED indicators. See the table below for details.

Hard Drive Carrier LED Indicators
Color Blinking Pattern Behavior for Device
Activity LEDBlue Solid On SAS/NVMe drive installed
Blue Blinking I/O activity
Status LEDGreen Solid On Safe to remove NVMe device
Amber Blinking at 1 Hz Attention state—do not remove NVMe device

Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, see the Supermicro website.

Drive Configuration

The SC217BHQ+ chassis contains four separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard. Each node controls a set of six drives. If a node drawer is pulled out of the chassis, the drives associated with that node will power down.

Node Drawer Locations in the Chassis
Node B controls drivesB1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6Node D controls drivesD1, D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6
Node A controls drivesA1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6Node C controls drivesC1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6

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Figure 3-19. Storage Drives and the Corresponding Nodes

For each set of six drives, the drive types allowed are:

• For 2123BT-HNC0R, all SAS, or four NVMe and two SAS
• For 2123BT-HTR, all SATA
• For 2123BT-HNR, all NVMe

Other drive configurations are not supported.

Installing Drives

Removing Drive Carriers from the Chassis

  1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle.
  2. Use the handle to pull the carrier out of the chassis.
  3. Remove the dummy drive from the carrier (Figure 3-18).

Caution: Except for short periods of time (swapping drives), do not operate the server with the drive carriers removed from the bays, regardless of how many drives are installed, for proper airflow.

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Figure 3-20. Removing a Drive Carrier

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Figure 3-21. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier

Installing a Drive

  1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier.

  2. Secure the hard drive into the carrier with the screws.

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Figure 3-22. Installing the Hard Drive

  1. Insert the drive and carrier into its bay vertically, keeping the carrier oriented so that the release button is on the bottom. When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay, the release handle starts to retract.

  2. Push the upper part of the drive carrier handle until it clicks into the locked position.

Installing an M.2 Solid State Drive

Note: M.2 for should be used for operating systems only. It is not designed for read/write intensive applications. Also, there are some thermal limitations. Please contact Supermicro Support before installing an M.2 device.

The motherboard can accommodate an M.2 solid state drive (SSD). The M.2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) SSD cards in the 2280 or 22110 form factors. The 22110 form factor is recommended because the appropriate standoff comes pre-installed on the motherboard. To install a 2280 device, the motherboard must be removed to move the standoff, which incurs accompanying risks.

Caution: Use industry-standard anti-static equipment, such as gloves or wrist strap, and follow precautions to avoid damage caused by ESD.

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Figure 3-23. Position of M.2 Socket and Standoffs

Installing the M.2 SSD

  1. Remove the node from the chassis, exposing the motherboard.
  2. Insert the SSD into the socket (J2) on the motherboard, then push it flat against the standoff.
  3. Secure the SSD by firmly inserting the standoff plug.
  4. Replace the node into the chassis.

Installing Expansion Cards

The system can accommodate two low-profile PCIe 3.0 x16 cards per node (RSC-R1UTP-E16R and RSC-P-6) for a total of eight (4+4) in the chassis. Install an add-on card on the RSC-R1UTP-E16R riser card slot first.

Installing an Expansion Card

  1. Power down the node and remove it from the chassis.

  2. Remove the screws holding the riser card brackets.

  3. For the right side (looking from the node rear), remove the three screws on the right

  4. For the left side, remove the three screws on the left.

  5. Remove the blank PCI shield from the bracket.

  6. Slide the expansion card bracket into the open PCI slot while plugging the expansion card into the riser card.

  7. Secure the expansion card bracket into the PCI slot with a screw.

  8. Replace the riser card brackets and secure with the screws.

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Figure 3-24. Installing Expansion Cards

SIOM Card

The Supermicro Input/Output module (SIOM) card provides options for network connection. It is inserted into a SIOM slot on the motherboard. This installation is usually performed by a system integrator or manufacturer.

Installing the SIOM Card

Before installing the motherboard into the node drawer:

  1. Insert the SIOM card into the motherboard as shown.
  2. Secure it with a screw. Note: Torque range is 0.20-0.28 Nm.
  3. Install the covering bracket on the rear of the node drawer.
  4. Install the motherboard including the other screw on the SIOM card.

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Figure 3-25. SIOM Card Position on Node Drawer Rear

Note: Graphics in this manual are for illustration. Your components may look slightly different.

System Fans

Four mid-chassis fans provide cooling.

Fan speed is controlled by a system temperature setting in IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. The system can continue to run with a failed fan. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model.

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Figure 3-26. System Fan Placement

Changing a System Fan

  1. Determine which fan is failing. If possible, use IPMI. If not, remove the chassis cover while the power is on, and examine the fans to determine which one has failed.
  2. Power down the associated node as described in Section 3.1.
  3. Remove the node drawer from the chassis.
  4. Remove the failed fan's power cable from the backplane.
  5. Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis.
  6. Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing.

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Figure 3-27. Replacing a System Fan in the Fan Housing

  1. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.
  2. Put the fan housing back into the chassis and reconnect the cable.
  3. Replace the drawer and confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover.

Power Supply

The chassis features redundant power supplies. The power modules can be changed without powering down the system. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro or authorized distributors.

These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This feature enables them to automatically sense the input voltage and operate at a 100-120v or 180-240v. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating.

Replacing the Power Supply

  1. Unplug the AC cord from the module to be replaced.
  2. Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated.

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Figure 3-28. Power Supply Release Tab

  1. Pull the power supply out using the handle.
  2. Replace the failed power module with the same model.
  3. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into place.
  4. Plug the AC power cord back into the module.

Note: The Power cord for model HTR or HNC0R is type IEC (C14 to C13); the power cord for the HNR model is type IEC (C19 to C20).

Chapter 4

Motherboard Connections

This section describes the connections on the 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 jAppendix A before installing or removing components.

4.1 Headers and Connectors

Onboard Fan Header

There are two fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BMC. When using Thermal Management setting, use all 4-pin fans.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer (Yellow)
4 PWM Control (Blue)

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.

Note: DOM is recommended for OS boot or any none read/write in sensitive applications only.

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

TPM Header/Port 80 Connector

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from Supermicro. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.

Please go to the following link for more information on TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.

Trusted Platform Module HeaderPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 LCLK 2 GND
3 LFRAME# 4 Key
5 LRESET# 6 N/C
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK (optional) 14 SMB_DAT (optional)
15 P3V3_STBY 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 LP_CLKRUN (optional)
19 LPC_PD (optional) 20 LPC_DRQ (optional)

SATA Ports

The H11DST-B has six available SATA 3.0 ports (SATA0-5) via a riser card supported by CPU1. There is also one SATA port on the motherboard (SATA6) located next to the SATA DOM Power (JSD1). The yellow SATA6 connector supports SuperDOM with +5V power integrated in the SATA connector. If the SuperDOM with new connector design is installed, the +5V power supply from the SATA connector and the extra power cable to the JSD1 are not necessary.

M.2 Connector

The PCI-E M.2 (J2) connector is for devices such as memory cards. These devices must conform to the PCI-E M.2 specifications (formerly known as NGFF). This particular PCI-E M.2 supports M-Key (PCI-E x4 or SATA) storage card.

USB 3

The internal USB3 (USB 2.0) type A connector provides an internal access port with extensive USB devices, which including the keyboard, mouse, as well as the USB DOM.

Onboard Battery

The onboard back up battery (BT1) provides backup power to the on chip CMOS, which stores the BIOS setup information. It also provides power to the clock.

Expansion Slots

The motherboard features several expansion slots. These slots are supported by riser cards that are available separately.

Expansion Slots
Name Description
SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot Supported by CPU2 and SATA Connections (SATA0~5) by CPU1
SXB2 PCI-E 3.0 x24 Slot Supported by CPU2
SXB3 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Left Hand Riser Slot Supported by CPU1
SXB4 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Right Hand Riser Slot Supported by CPU1
SIOM PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot for proprietary add-on module supported by CPU1
JSDCARD1 Micro SD Card Slot

4.2 Input/Output Ports

See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard.

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Figure 4-2. Rear I/O Ports

# Description# Description# Description
1. VGA Port 3. USB 1 (3.0)5. UID LED
2. USB 0 (3.0) 4. IPMI LANPort 6. UID Switch

UID

The unit identifier (UID) switch toggles the UID LED indicators on or off. These indicators can be used to identify the node for troubleshooting or service.

Network Ports

The primary LAN ports are provided by means of the SIOM card with server configuration options. There is also a dedicated IPMI LAN port.

4.3 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.

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text_image 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).
  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.

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JBT1 contact pads

VGA Enable/Disable

JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. The default setting is Enabled.

VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

BMC Enable/Disable (Optional)

Jumper JPB1 will enable or disable the Baseboard Management Control (BMC) on the motherboard. The default setting is enabled.

BMC Enable/DisableJumper Settings (JPB1)
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled

Watch Dog

JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function, 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, the user needs 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

Debug Mode Enable/Disable

Jumper JDBG1 will enable or disable Debug Mode on the motherboard. The default setting is Normal Mode.

Debug Mode Enable/DisableJumper Settings (JDBG1)
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 NormalMode (default)
Pins 2-3 DebugMode

4.4 LED Indicators

IPMI LAN LED

The yellow LED indicates activity, while the LInk LED indicates the speed of the connection.

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text_image IPMI LAN Link LED Activity LED
Link LEDConnection Link Speed Indicator
LED Color Definition
None 10 Mb/s
Green 100 Mb/s
Amber 1 Gb/s
Activity LED
Color State Definition
None No Connection
Yellow SolidOn Link
Yellow Flashing Active

BMC Hearbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at BMC_HB LED2 on the motherboard.

BMC HeartbeatLED State
Color State Definition
Green SolidOn BMC is not ready
Green BlinkingBMC Normal
Green FastBlinking BMC: Initializing

Onboard Power LED

PWR_OK LED3 is an onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, the system is turned on and all the system power rails are ready. When the system is turned off, or any one of the system power rails fail, this LED will turn off.

Onboard PowerLED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Off System Off (power cable not connected)
Green System On, Power OK

UID Switch and LED Indicator

The rear UID LED1 is located next to the UID switch. The front UID LED is located on the front panel. When you press the UID switch, both rear and front UID LED indicators will turn on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED indicators. Use this UID Indicator to 'mark' the system, so the system can be easily identified whether on the front or back (e.g., a system rack with multiple units installed).

Chapter 5

Software

After the hardware has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS) and install the drivers.

5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation

Installing the OS

  1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might be a DVD, perhaps using an external USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console.
  2. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  3. Boot from a bootable device with Windows OS installation. You can see a bootable device list by pressing F11 during the system startup.

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text_image Please select boot device: ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ → IPMI virtual drive (Legacy) ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U F601 → USB DVD device (Legacy) USB FLASH DRIVE PMAP → USB flash drive with OS installation (Legacy) IBA 40-10G Slot 1900 v1060 → PXE boot (Legacy) UEFI: ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ → IPMI virtual drive (UEFI) UEFI: ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U F601 → USB DVD device (UEFI) UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults

Figure 5-1. Select Boot Device

  1. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on "Load driver" link at the bottom left corner.

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text_image Where do you want to install Windows? Name Total size Free space Type Refresh Delete Format New Load driver Extend We couldn't find any drives. To get a storage driver, click Load driver. Next

Figure 5-2. Load Driver Link

To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.

- Choose the SATA/sSATA AHCI driver indicated then choose the storage drive on which you want to install it.

  1. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation.
  2. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot multiple times.

5.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver/AMD/SP3. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash drive or a DVD. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)

Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your motherboard, and "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities". Insert the flash drive or disk and the screenshot shown below should appear.

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text_image SUPERMICRO H11DST-B Motherboard Drivers & Tools (Win7) SUPERMICRO Drivers & Tools AMD EPYC SoC H11DST-B SUPERMICRO Computer Inc. AMD SP3 IO Driver Microsoft .Net Framework (Optional) ASPEED Graphics Driver Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers 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 5-3. 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.

5.3 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.

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text_image SuperMicro SuperDocta Certificate error: localhost:2004/SuperDoctor Loading... Motho.Mt Select Language: English - [ADMIN] Status Motherboard: C7B366-CB-ML Voltage 1.08 V 2.0 V 3.0 V 4.0 V 5.0 V 6.0 V 7.0 V 8.0 V 9.0 V 10.0 V 11.0 V 12.0 V 13.0 V 14.0 V 15.0 V 16.0 V 17.0 V 18.0 V 19.0 V 20.0 V 21.0 V 22.0 V 23.0 V 24.0 V 25.0 V 26.0 V 27.0 V 28.0 V 29.0 V 30.0 V 31.0 V 32.0 V 33.0 V 34.0 V 35.0 V 36.0 V 37.0 V 38.0 V 39.0 V 40.0 V 41.0 V 42.0 V 43.0 V 44.0 V 45.0 V 46.0 V 47.0 V 48.0 V 49.0 V 50.0 V 51.0 V 52.0 V 53.0 V 54.0 V 55.0 V 56.0 V 57.0 V 58.0 V 59.0 V 60.0 V 61.0 V 62.0 V 63.0 V 64.0 V 65.0 V 66.0 V 67.0 V 68.0 V 69.0 V 70.0 V 71.0 V 72.0 V 73.0 V 74.0 V 75.0 V 76.0 V 77.0 V 78.0 V 79.0 V 80.0 V 81.0 V 82.0 V 83.0 V 84.0 V 85.0 V 86.0 V 87.0 V 88.0 V 89.0 V 90.0 V 91.0 V 92.0 V 93.0 V 94.0 V 95.0 V 96.0 V 97.0 V 98.0 V 99.0 V 100.0 V

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

5.4 IPMI

The H11DST-B supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI provides remote access, monitoring and management through the baseboard management controller (BMC) and other management controllers distributed among different system modules. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. For general documentation and information on IPMI, visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

BMC ADMIN User Password

For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user. This can be found on a sticker on the chassis and a sticker on the motherboard. The sticker also displays the BMC MAC address.

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text_image BMC AC1F6BC07014 PWD SUOKJKJYZC

Figure 5-5. BMC Password Label

See Chapter 1 for the location of the label.

Chapter 6

UEFI BIOS

(for EPYC 7001 Processor)

6.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the H11DST-B and provides the instructions on navigating the setup screens. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be updated.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted since this manual was published.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. (There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , etc.)

The BIOS screens have three main frames. The large left frame displays options can be configured by the user. These are blue. When an option is selected, it is highlighted in white. Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

In the left frame, a "▶" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the key opens the list of settings in that submenu.

The upper right frame displays helpful information for the user. The AMI BIOS has default informational messages built in. The manufacturer retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these informational messages.

The lower right frame lists navigational methods. The AMI BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these hot keys can be used at any time during setup navigation. These keys include , , , , arrow keys, etc.

Some system parameters may be changed.

6.2 Main Setup

When running the AMI BIOS setup utility, it starts with the Main screen. You can always return to it by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IPMI Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit System Date [Sun 02/11/2018] System Time [22:53:24] Supermicro H11DST-B BIOS Version 1.0c Build Date 05/02/2018 CPLD Version 02.B3.00 Memory Information Total Memory 512 GB Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Default Ranges: Year: 2005-2099 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 2.18.1264. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

The Main tab page allows you to set the date and time, and it displays system information.

System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is 01/01/2016 after RTC reset.

Supermicro H11DST-B (Motherboard model)

BIOS Version

Build Date (of the BIOS)

CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) Version: This item displays the CPLD version used in the system.

Memory Information

Total Memory (for the system)

6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced tab and press to access the submenu items.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IPMI Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit ▶ Boot Feature ▶ PSP Firmware Versions ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ NB Configuration ▶ ACPI Settings ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶ PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ iSCSI Configuration Boot Feature Configuration Page ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.18.1264. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

Caution: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. If this occurs, revert to the manufacture default settings.

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM logo upon bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Option ROM Messages

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power on state for the key. The options are Off and On.

Wait For "F1" If Error

Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Postponed, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19 immediately and allow the drives attached to these adaptors to function as bootable devices at bootup. The options are Immediate and Postponed.

Re-try Boot

If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than 5 minutes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power state before a power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 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 Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override.

▶PSP Firmware Versions

This section displays the Platform Security Processor (PSP) firmware versions.

PSP Directory Level 1 (Fixed)

  • PSP Recovery BL Ver
  • SMU FW Version
  • ABL Version

  • APCB Version

  • APOB Version
  • APPB Version

PSP Directory Level 2 (Updateable)

  • PSP Bootloader Version
  • SMU FW Version
  • ABL Version
  • APCB Version
  • APOB Version
  • APPB Version

▶Trusted Computing

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 (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable.

TPM State

This software switch will enable or disable the installed security device. The options are Disable and Enable.

Pending Operation

This feature will schedule an operation for the security device, select TPM Clear to clear any pending operation. The options are None and TPM Clear

Device Select

Selecting TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices, TPM 2.0 to TPM 2.0 devices and Auto will auto-select according to the version of the device installed, with the default set to TPM 2.0. The options are TPM 1.2, TPM 2.0 and Auto.

▶CPU Configuration

SMT Mode

Use this setting to specify Simultaneous Multithreading. Options include Off for 1T single thread and Auto for 2T two-thread if your system is capable of it.

Core Performance Boost

This setting is used to configure for Core Performance Boost. Options include Auto and Disabled.

Global C-state Control

This setting is used to configure for Global C-state Control. Options include Auto, Disabled and Enabled.

Downcore Control

This sets the number of cores to be used by your system. Once this option has been used to remove any cores, a power cycle is required in order for the future selections to take effect.

Options include TWO (1+1) , Two (2+0) , Three (3+0) , Four (2+2) , Four (4+0) , Six (3+3) and Auto. If unsure, leave this to Auto.

L1 Stream HW Prefetcher / L2 Stream HW Prefetcher

This setting is used to enable or disable the L1/L2 Stream Hardware Prefetcher. The options are Auto, Disabled and Enabled.

SVM Mode

This setting Enables or Disables CPU Virtualization.

SMEE

This setting Enables or Disables secure memory encryption control.

▶CPU1/CPU2 Information

These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected CPUs on the motherboard, such as:

  • CPU Version
    • Number of Cores Running
  • Clock speed
  • Processor Family
  • Processor Model
  • Microcode Patch Level
    • L1 Instruction Cache (Size/Method)
    • L1 Data Cache (Size/Method)
    • L2 Data Cache (Size/Method)
    • L3 Cache per Scoket (Size/Method)

▶NB Configuration

Determinism Slider

Use this setting to configure the Determinism Slider. Options include Auto, Power and Performance.

cTDP Control

Use this setting to configure the cTDP Control. Options include Manual and Auto.

IOMMU

Use this setting to enable/disable IOMMU. Options include Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

ACS Enable

Use this setting to enable/disable ACS. Options include Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

▶Memory Configuration

Memory Clock

This setting allows you to select different memory clock speed. Options include Auto and speed settings from 1333Mhz to 2666Mhz.

Memory Interleaving

This setting controls fabric level memory interleaving. Note that the channel, die and socket have requirements on memory populations and it will be ignored if the memory doesn't support the selected option. Options include None, Channel, Die, Socket and Auto.

Memory Interleaving Size

This setting controls the memory interleaving size. This determines the starting address of the interleave (bit 8, 9, 10 or 11). Options include 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1 KB, 2 KB or Auto.

Chipset Interleaving

This setting controls interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip for node 0. The options are Disabled and Auto.

BankGroupSwap

This setting controls the Bank Group Swap. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

▶CPU1/CPU2 Memory Information

These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected memory according to each CPU on the motherboard, such as:

• Detected Size (per slot, in MB)
- Current Speed (MT/s)

▶ ACPI Settings

High Precision Event Timer

The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) can produce periodic interrupts and is used to synchronize multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the need to use other timestamp calculations. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶Super IO Configuration

The following Super IO information will display:

• Super IO Chip AST2500

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port

Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Device Settings

This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4); (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

▶SOL Configuration

Serial Port

Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3); (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

▶Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

▶Console Redirection Settings

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.

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).

Data Bits

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

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.

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.

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.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

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.

Resolution 100x31

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

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400.

SOL

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable SOL console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

▶Console Redirection Settings

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.

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).

Data Bits

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

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.

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.

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.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

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.

Resolution 100x31

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

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400.

Legacy Console Redirection

▶Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port

For this setting, select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. Options include COM1 and SOL.

Resolution

For Legacy OS systems, use this setting to specify the number of Rows and Columns supported for redirection. Options include 80x24 and 80x25.

Redirect After Post

For this setting, when the Bootloader is selected, then the Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to the legacy OS. If you select Always Enable, then the Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS systems. Default option for this system is Always Enable.

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

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable EMS console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

▶ Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1, COM2 (Disabled), and AMT 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 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, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

▶PCI-E/PCI/PnP Configuration

This menu provides PCI-E/PCI/PnP configuration settings and information.

PCI Bus Driver Version

Above 4G Decoding

This setting Enables or Disables 64-bit capable devices ability to be decoded in above 4G address space (only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).

SR-IOV Support

If the system has SR-IOV capable PCI-E devices, this setting will Enable or Disable the Single Root IO Virtualization Support for the system.

PCI-E Spread Spectrum

Use this setting to Enable or Disable PCI-E Spread Spectrum for your system.

If supported by hardware and set to Force to x.S GT/S (x being a value of 2.5, 5.0 or 8.0) for Downstream Ports, this sets an upper limit on Link Operational Speed by restricting the values advertised by the UPstream component in its training sequences. When Auto is selected, the HW initialized data will be used.

VGA Priority

Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support The options are Onboard and Offboard

NVMe Firmware Source

Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor-defined firmware support. The options are AMI Native Support and Vendor Defined Firmware.

RSC-R1UTP-E16R Slot OPROM

This setting enables or disables the listed CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E x16 OPROM option. Options include Disabled, Legacy or EFI.

RSC-P-6 Slot OPROM

This setting enables or disables the listed CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E x16 OPROM option. Options include Disabled, Legacy or EFI.

M.2 CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM

This setting enables or disables the listed M.2 PCI-E OPROM option. Options include Disabled, Legacy or EFI.

Onboard SAS Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware type to be loaded for onboard LAN on the system. Options include Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Use this setting to select which firmware type to be loaded for onboard LAN on the system. Options include Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard LAN1 on the system. Options include Disabled, PXE, and iSCSI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard LAN1 on the system. Options include Disabled, PXE, iSCSI and FCoE.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard LAN1 on the system. Options include Disabled, and PXE.

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard LAN2 on the system. Options include Disabled, and PXE.

Onboard NVMe1/NVMe2/NVMe3 Option ROM

Use this setting to select if the EFI firmware is to be loaded for onboard NVMe1/NVMe2/NVMe3 on the system. Options include EFI, and Disabled.

Onboard Video Option ROM

This setting selects which onboard video firmware type to be selected. Options include Disabled, Legacy and EFI.I

▶Network Stack Configuration

Network Stack

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the UEFI Network Stack.

Ipv4 PXE Support

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available.

Ipv4 HTTP Support

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable IPv4 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv4 HTTP boot support will not be available.

Ipv6 PXE Support

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will not be available.

Ipv6 HTTP Support

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv6 HTTP boot support will not be available.

PXE Boot Wait Time

This setting allows you to set in a number field the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Default is 0.

Media Detect Count

This setting allows you set in a number field the number of times presence of media will be checked. Default is 1.

▶SATA Configuration

This section displays the detected SATA devices installed on the system.

SATA Controller

This setting enables or disables the on chip SATA controller. The options are Enabled, Disabled or Auto.

SATA Hot Plug

This setting enables or disables the on chip SATA hot plug feature. The options are Enabled, Disabled.

▶SATA Information

This section displays information on the detected SATA devices:

- CPU1 SATA0 \~ CPU1 SATA7

▶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

6.4 IPMI

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

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BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller)

This item 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 Enabled and Disabled.

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 decide 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: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

▶BMC Network Configuration

BMC Network Configuration

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.

Configure IPV4 Support

This section displays static configuration features for IPV4 support.

IPMI LAN Selection

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

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

*If the item above is set to Yes, the following item will become available for configuration:

Configuration Address Source

This feature allows the user 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.

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

Station IP Address

This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form.

Subnet Mask

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

Gateway IP Address

This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

VLAN

This item configures the virtual LAN settings. The options are Disabled and Enable.

Configure IPV6 Support

This section displays configuration features for IPV6 support.

IPV6 Support

Use this feature to enable IPV6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Configuration Address Source

This feature allows the user 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 Unspecified, Static, and DHCP.

\*If the item "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static, the following items will become available for configuration:

• Station IPV6 Address
- Prefix Length
• IPV6 Router1 IP Address
• IPV6 Address Status
• IPV6 DHCP Algorithm

6.5 Event Logs

Use this tab page to configure Event Log settings.

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▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings.

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select Yes 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 Disabled and Enabled.

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

Note: Please reboot the system for these changes to take effect.

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

When Event Logging is on, this item allows the user to view the entries in the SMBIOS event log. The following categories are displayed:

Date/Time/Error Code/Severity

6.6 Security

Use this tab page to configure Security settings.

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Password Description
If the Administrator's / User's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is asked for when entering Setup. Please set Administrator's password first in order to set User's password, if clear Administrator's password, the User's password will be cleared as well.
The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20
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Administrator Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well.

User Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing User password.

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.

▶Secure Boot

This section contains options and menus for securing your boot mode and for key management.

Secure Boot

This option allows you specify when the Platform Key (PK) is enrolled. When enabled, the System Mode is user deployed, and the CSM function is disabled. Options include Enabled and Disabled.

Secure Boot Mode

Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom.

CSM Support

Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶Key Management

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

▶Enroll All Factory Default Keys

Select Yes to install all default secure keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Yes and No.

▶Enroll EFI Image

This allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode, and enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into an Authorized Signature Database (db).

▶Save All Secure Boot Variables

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

▶Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys.

Set New Key

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

Provision Factory Default Keys

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

▶Key Exchange Keys

Set New Key

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 Key

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

▶ Authorized Signatures

Set New Key

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

Append Key

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.

▶Forbidden Signatures

Set New Key

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 Key

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.

▶ Authorized TimeStamps

Set New Key

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 Key

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 Signature

This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may select options for Set New for a factory default key, or select Append to get it from a file. The file formats accepted are:

1) Public Key Certificate
a. EFI Signature List
b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded)
c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin)
d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin)
2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable
When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file.

6.7 Boot

Use this tab page to configure Boot Settings.

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Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. The default setting is DUAL.

Legacy to EFI Support

This option Enables or Disables the system to boot to an EFI OS after the boot failed from the legacy boot order.

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Section

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

▶ Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. The settings are [any pre-defined boot device].

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.

• UEFI Boot Order #1

▶Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which hard disk drive devices are boot devices.

6.8 Save & Exit

Use this tab page to configure Save & Exit settings.

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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 and Reset

Select this option to reset the system after saving the changes.

Save Changes

After completing the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes you have 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 Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

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 Section

Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell). Select an option and press . Your system will boot to the selected boot option.

6.9 BIOS Update Using IPMI

If necessary, the system BIOS can be updated using IPMI. Documentation on IPMI is available at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

  1. Download the BIOS file using the link on the server web page. Unzip and save it.
  2. Access the IPMI web interface. Enter the IP address and log in. The default username and password are ADMIN/ADMIN. (For details on IPMI, use the link above.)
  3. Click the Maintenance tab, then BIOS Update.

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Figure 6-1. IPMI Maintenance Tab

  1. Browse to select the saved BIOS file and click Open.

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text_image BIO5 Upload This page displays the device is now in BIOS Update mode. Please upload your BIOS image for updating. Select BIOS image to upload C:\Users\Normami\Desktop\Browse... Upload BIOS Cancel

Figure 6-2. Browse and Upload Dialog

  1. Click the Upload BIOS button. The message appears, "Uploading image & checking BIOS information... Please wait. This may take a while."

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graph TD
    A["Start Button"] --> B["Module Name: BIOS_FW"]
    B --> C{Preserve ME region}
    B --> D{Preserve NVRAM}
    B --> E{Preserve SMBIOS}
    E --> F["Start Upgrade"]
    E --> G["Cancel"]
    H["Clear Checkboxes"] --> I["Existing Date: 8/24/2017"]
    I --> J["New Date: 9/14/2017"]
    J --> K["Verify Date"]

Figure 6-3. Start Upgrade Dialog

  1. In the Start Upgrade dialog, make sure the three checkboxes are not checked, and verify the date of the BIOS file you uploaded before proceeding.
  2. Click the Start Upgrade button.

Chapter 7

UEFI BIOS

(for EPYC 7002 Processor)

7.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the H11DST-B and provides the instructions on navigating the setup screens. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be updated.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted since this manual was published.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. (There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , etc.)

The BIOS screens have three main frames. The large left frame displays options can be configured by the user. These are blue. When an option is selected, it is highlighted in white. Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

In the left frame, a "▶" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the key opens the list of settings in that submenu.

The upper right frame displays helpful information for the user. The AMI BIOS has default informational messages built in. The manufacturer retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these informational messages.

The lower right frame lists navigational methods. The AMI BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these hot keys can be used at any time during setup navigation. These keys include , , , , arrow keys, etc.

Some system parameters may be changed.

7.2 Main Setup

When running the AMI BIOS setup utility, it starts with the Main screen. You can always return to it by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.

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The Main tab page allows you to set the date and time, and it displays system information.

System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is 01/01/2016 after RTC reset.

Supermicro H11DST-B (Motherboard model)

BIOS Version

Build Date (of the BIOS)

CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) Version: This item displays the CPLD version used in the system.

Memory Information

Total Memory (for the system)

7.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced tab and press to access the submenu items.

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Caution: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. If this occurs, revert to the manufacture default settings.

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM logo upon 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.

Option ROM Messages

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power on state for the key. The options are On and Off.

Wait For "F1" If Error

Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Postponed, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19 immediately and allow the drives attached to these adaptors to function as bootable devices at bootup. The options are Immediate and Postponed.

Re-try Boot

If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than 5 minutes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power state before a power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 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 Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override.

▶PSP Firmware Versions

This section displays the Platform Security Processor (PSP) firmware versions.

PSP Directory Level 1 (Fixed)

  • PSP Recovery BL Ver
  • SMU FW Version
  • ABL Version

PSP Directory Level 2 (Updateable)

  • PSP Bootloader Version
  • SMU FW Version
  • ABL Version

▶ACPI Settings

PCI AER Support

Use this setting to enable/disable PCI AER Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

High Precision Event Timber

The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) can produce periodic interrupts and is used to synchronize multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the need to use other timestamp calculations. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

NUMA Nodes Per Socket

This feature specifies the number of desired Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) nodes per socket. Setting this to zero will attempt to interleave the two sockets together. The options are NPS0, NPS1, NPS2, NPS4 and Auto.

ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain

Use this setting to enable/disable ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

▶Super IO Configuration

The following Super IO information will display:

- Super IO Chip

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port

Select The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Device Settings

This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;

Sol Configurationf

Serial Port

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Device Settings

Change Settings

The options are Auto, IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;

▶Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

Console Redirection Settings

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-UTFB and ANSI.

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).

Data Bits

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

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.

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.

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.

VT-UTFB Combo Key Support

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

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.

Resolution 100x31

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

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN and VT400.

SOL

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable SOL console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

Console Redirection Settings

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-UTFB and ANSI.

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).

Data Bits

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

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.

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.

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.

VT-UTFB Combo Key Support

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

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.

Resolution 100x31

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

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN and VT400.

Legacy Console Redirection

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port

For this setting, select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 and SOL.

Resolution

For Legacy OS systems, use this setting to specify the number of Rows and Columns supported for redirection. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Redirect After POST

For this setting, when the Bootloader is selected, then the Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to the legacy OS. If you select Always Enable, then the Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS systems. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.

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

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable EMS console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

▶Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1, COM2 (Disabled), and AMT 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 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, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

Data Bits

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

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.

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.

▶CPU Configuration

SMT Control

Use this setting to specify Simultaneous Multithreading. Options include Disabled for 1T single thread and Auto for 2T two-thread if your system is capable of it.

Core Performance Boost

This setting is used to configure for Core Performance Boost. Options include Disabled and Auto.

Global C-state Control

This setting is used to configure for Global C-state Control. Options include Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

Core Control

This sets the number of cores to be used by your system. Once this option has been used to remove any cores, a power cycle is required in order for the future selections to take effect. Options include Auto, TWO (1+1), Four (2 + 2) and Six (3 + 3). If unsure, leave this to Auto.

L1 Stream HW Prefetcher / L2 Stream HW Prefetcher

This setting is used to enable or disable the L1/L2 Stream Hardware Prefetcher. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

SVM Mode

This setting enables or disables CPU Virtualization. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SMEE

This setting enables or disables secure memory encryption control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶CPU1 Information

These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected CPUs on the motherboard, such as:

  • CPU Version
    • Number of Cores Running
  • Clock speed
  • Processor Family
  • Processor Model
  • Microcode Patch Level
    • L1 Instruction Cache (Size/Method)
    • L1 Data Cache (Size/Method)
    • L2 Cache (Size/Method)
    • L3 Cache per Scoket (Size/Method)

▶CPU2 Information

These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected CPUs on the motherboard, such as:

- CPU Version

• Number of Cores Running
- Clock speed
- Processor Family
- Processor Model
- Microcode Patch Level
• L1 Instruction Cache (Size/Method)
• L1 Data Cache (Size/Method)
• L2 Cache (Size/Method)
• L3 Cache per Scoket (Size/Method)

▶NB Configuration

Determinism Control

Use this setting to configure the Determinism Slider. Options include Auto, Power and Performance.

cTDP Control

Use this setting to configure the cTDP Control. Options include Manual and Auto.

IOMMU

Use this setting to enable/disable IOMMU. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

ACS Enable

Use this setting to enable/disable ACS. Options include Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

Package Power Limit Control

Use this setting for Package Power Limit Control. Options include Manual and Auto.

APBDIS

Use this setting to set APBDIS. Options include 0, 1. and Auto.

DF Cstates

Use this setting to enable/disable DF Cstates. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

Use this setting to adjust 4-link xGMI max speed. Options include 10.667Gbps, 13Gbps, 16Gbps, 18Gbps and Auto.

Preferred IO

Use this setting for Preferred IO. Options include Manual and Auto.

▶Memory Configuration

Memory Clock

This setting allows you to select different memory clock speed. The options include Auto and speed settings.

Memory Interleaving

This setting controls fabric level memory interleaving. Note that the channel, die and socket have requirements on memory populations and it will be ignored if the memory doesn't support the selected option. The options include Disabled and Auto.

Memory Interleaving Size

This setting controls the memory interleaving size. This determines the starting address of the interleave (bit 8, 9, 10 or 11). The options include 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1 KB, 2 KB or Auto.

Chipselect Interleaving

This setting controls interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip for node 0. The options are Disabled and Auto.

BankGroupSwap

This setting controls the Bank Group Swap. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

DRAM Scrub Time

This setting provides a value that is the number of hours to scrub memory. The options are Disabled, 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours and Auto.

▶CPU1 Memory Information

These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected memory according to each CPU on the motherboard, such as:

• Detected Size (per slot, in MB)
• Current Speed (MT/s)

▶CPU2 Memory Information

These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected memory according to each CPU on the motherboard, such as:

• Detected Size (per slot, in MB)
• Current Speed (MT/s)

▶PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

This menu provides PCIe/PCI/PnP configuration settings and information.

PCI Devices Common Settings

Above 4G Decoding

This setting enables or disables 64-bit capable devices ability to be decoded in above 4G address space (only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SR-IOV Support

If the system has SR-IOV capable PCI-E devices, this setting will enable or disable the Single Root IO Virtualization Support for the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

BME DMA Mitigation

Use this setting to re-enable the Bus Master Attribute that was disabled during PCI enumeration for PCI bridges after SMM is locked. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ARI Forwarding

If supported by the hardware and set to 'enabled', the downstream port disables its traditional device number field, being 0 enforcement, when turning a type1 configuration request into a type0 configuration request. This permits access to extended functions in an ARI device immediately below the port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCIe Spread Spectrum

Use this setting to enable or disable PCI-E Spread Spectrum for your system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

If supported by hardware and set to Force to x.S GT/S (x being a value of 2.5, 5.0 or 8.0) for Downstream Ports, this sets an upper limit on Link Operational Speed by restricting the values advertised by the UPstream component in its training sequences. When Auto is selected, the HW initialized data will be used. The options are Auto, Force to 2.5 GT/s, Force to 5.0 GT/s, Force to 8.0 and Force to 16.0 GT/s.

VGA Priority

Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

NVMe Firmware Source

Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor-defined firmware support. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support.

M.2(AHCI) Firmware Source

Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor-defined firmware support. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support.

RSC-PR-6-X2 SLOT1/SLOT2 PCI-E 4.0x16 OPROM

RSC-P-6-X2 SLOT1/SLOT2 PCI-E 4.0x16 OPROM

M.2 CPU1 PCI-E 3.0x4 OPROM

This setting enables or disables the listed PCI-E Slot OPROM option. The options are Disabled, Legacy or EFI.

Onboard LAN

Use this setting to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this setting to select which option ROM is to be loaded for onboard LAN1 on the system. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN2/LAN3 Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard LAN2 on the system. The options are Disabled and PXE.

Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this setting to select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard LAN2 on the system. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

▶Network Stack Configuration

Network Stack

This setting allows you to enable or disable the UEFI Network Stack. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv4 PXE Support

This setting allows you to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv4 HTTP Support

This setting allows you to enable or disable IPv4 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv4 HTTP boot support will not be available. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv6 PXE Support

This setting allows you to enable or disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will not be available. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IPv6 HTTP Support

This setting allows you to enable or disable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv6 HTTP boot support will not be available. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PXE boot wait time

This setting allows you to set in a number field the wait time to press to abort the PXE boot. Default is 0.

Media detect count

This setting allows you set in a number field the number of times presence of media will be checked. Default is 1.

▶USB Configuration

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 include 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 options include Enabled and Disabled.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

This setting will enable or disable support for USB mass storage drivers. The options include Disabled and Enabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options include Disabled and Enabled.

▶SATA Configuration

This section displays the detected SATA devices installed on the system.

SATA Enable

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options include Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

SATA Hotplug

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller's hot plug feature (PCH). The options include Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Information

This item displays information on the detected SATA devices connected and are detected.

▶HTTP BOOT Configuration

HTTP Boot One Time

When the HTTP boot option is created, this option when enabled, will allow the system to boot via HTTP the first time and revert to the default boot after. The options include Disabled and Enabled.

Input the description

This option is an input field that, when the HTTP boot option is created, can be used to enter text to describe or identify the HTTP connection.

Boot URI

This option is an input field used to enter a web or network address to point to the HTTP boot files. This supports the HTTP or HTTPS protocols only.

▶Network Configuration

*If EFI is selected in LAN OPROM after reboot, the following items will become available for configuration.

▶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

▶TLS Authenticate Configuration

This submenu allows the user to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings.

▶Server CA Configuration

▶Enroll Certification

Enroll Certification using File

Use this feature to enroll certification from a file.

Certification GUID

Use this feature to input the certification GUID.

Commit Changes and Exit

Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.

Discard Changes and Exit

Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.

▶ Delete Certification

Use this feature to delete certification. The options include Disabled and Enabled.

7.4 IPMI

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

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BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller)

This item 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 Enabled and Disabled.

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 decide 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: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

▶BMC Network Configuration

BMC Network Configuration

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.

Configure IPV4 Support

This section displays static configuration features for IPV4 support.

IPMI LAN Selection

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

This item displays the IPMI Network Link status. The default setting is Dedicated LAN.

*If the item above is set to Yes, the following item will become available for configuration:

Configuration Address Source

This feature allows the user 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 Static and DHCP.

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

Station IP Address

This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form.

Subnet Mask

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

Gateway IP Address

This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

VLAN

This item configures the virtual LAN settings. The options are Disabled and Enable.

Configure IPV6 Support

This section displays configuration features for IPV6 support.

IPV6 Support

Use this feature to enable IPV6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Configuration Address Source

This feature allows the user 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.

*If the item "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static, the following items will become available for configuration:

• Station IPV6 Address
- Prefix Length
• IPV6 Router1 IP Address

7.5 Event Logs

Use this tab page to configure Event Log settings.

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▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings.

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

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

Note: Please reboot the system for these changes to take effect.

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

When Event Logging is on, this item allows the user to view the entries in the SMBIOS event log. The following categories are displayed:

Date/Time/Error Code/Severity

7.6 Security

Use this tab page to configure Security settings.

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Administrator Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well.

User Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing User password.

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.

▶Secure Boot

This section contains options and menus for securing your boot mode and for key management.

Secure Boot

This option allows you specify when the Platform Key (PK) is enrolled. When enabled, the System Mode is user deployed, and the CSM function is disabled. Options include Disabled and Enabled.

Secure Boot Mode

Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom.

CSM Support

Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶Key Management

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

Provision Factory Defaults

Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the system is in Setup mode. The options include Disabled and Enabled.

Select Yes to install all default secure keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Yes and No.

▶Enroll EFI Image

This allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode, and enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into an Authorized Signature Database (db).

▶Secure Boot Variable

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

▶ Platform Key (PK)

This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys.

Update

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

▶Key Exchange Keys

Update

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.

▶ Authorized Signatures

Update

Select Yes to load the database 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.

▶Forbidden Signatures

Update

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.

▶ Authorized TimeStamps

Update

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 Signature

This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may select Update for a factory default key, or select Append to get it from a file. The file formats accepted are:

1) Public Key Certificate

a. EFI Signature List

b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded)

c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin)

d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin)

2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable

When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file.

7.7 Boot

Use this tab page to configure Boot Settings.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IPMI Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select [Dual] LEGACY to EFI Support [Disabled] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk] Boot Option #2 [CD/DVD] Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVD] Boot Option #5 [USB Key] Boot Option #6 [USB Floppy] Boot Option #7 [USB Lan] Boot Option #8 [Network: IBA XE Slot 2100 v2366] Boot Option #9 [UEFI Hard Disk] Boot Option #10 [UEFI CD/DVD] Boot Option #11 [UEFI USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #12 [UEFI USB CD/DVD] Boot Option #13 [UEFI USB Key] Boot Option #14 [UEFI USB Floppy] Boot Option #15 [UEFI USB Lan] Boot Option #16 [UEFI Network] Boot Option #17 [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell] Select boot mode Legacy/UEFI ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1275. Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual.

Legacy to EFI Support

This option enables or disables the system to boot to an EFI OS after the boot failed from the legacy boot order. The options include Disabled and Enabled.

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Section

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

▶ Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. The setting is [Select one to Delete].

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.

- Boot Option #1

▶Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which hard disk drive devices are boot devices.

▶NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which network drive devices are boot devices.

7.8 Save & Exit

Use this tab page to configure Save & Exit settings.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IPMI Event Logs Security Boot Save & Exit Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Save Changes Discard Changes Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override IBA XE Slot 2100 v2366 UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup without saving any changes. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1275. Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc.

iscard 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 and Reset

Select this option to reset the system after saving the changes.

Save Changes

After completing the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes you have 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 Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

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 Section

Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell). Select an option and press . Your system will boot to the selected boot option.

7.9 BIOS Update Using IPMI

If necessary, the system BIOS can be updated using IPMI. Documentation on IPMI is available at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

  1. Download the BIOS file using the link on the server web page. Unzip and save it.
  2. Access the IPMI web interface. Enter the IP address and log in. The default username and password are ADMIN/ADMIN. (For details on IPMI, use the link above.)
  3. Click the Maintenance tab, then BIOS Update.

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text_image http://172.31.47.171/cgi/url_redirect.cgi?url_name=mainmenu Certificate error 172.31.47.171 Edit View Favorites Tools Help SUPERMICR Host Identification Server: 172.031.047 User: ADMIN System Server Health Configuration Remote Control Virtual Media Maintenance Miscellaneous System FRU Reading System Firmware Revision : 01.06 IP address : 172.031.047.171 Firmware Build Time : 09/05/2017 BMC MAC address : 0c:c4:7a:88:1c:0f BIOS Version : 1.0 System LAN1 MAC address : ac:1f:6b:05 BIOS Build Time : 08/24/2017 System LAN2 MAC address : ac:1f:6b:05 Redfish Version : 1.0.1 CPLD Version : 02.b4.98 Remote Console Preview Refresh Preview Image Maintenance Firmware Update Unit Reset IKVM Reset Factory Default IPMI Configuration System Event Log BIOS Update Trouble Shooting

Figure 7-1. IPMI Maintenance Tab

  1. Browse to select the saved BIOS file and click Open.

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text_image BIO5 Upload This page displays the device is now in BIOS Update mode. Please upload your BIOS image for updating. Select BIOS image to upload C:\Users\Normami\Desktop\Browse... Upload BIOS Cancel

Figure 7-2. Browse and Upload Dialog

  1. Click the Upload BIOS button. The message appears, "Uploading image & checking BIOS information... Please wait. This may take a while."

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Start Button"] --> B{Module Name}
    B --> C["BIOS_FW"]
    C --> D{Clear Checkboxes}
    D --> E["Preserve ME region"]
    D --> F["Preserve NVRAM"]
    D --> G["Preserve SMBIOS"]
    G --> H["Start Upgrade"]
    G --> I["Cancel"]
    J["Existing Date"] --> K["8/24/2017"]
    L["New Date"] --> M["9/14/2017"]
    N["Verify Date"] --> O["End"]

Figure 7-3. Start Upgrade Dialog

  1. In the Start Upgrade dialog, make sure the three checkboxes are not checked, and verify the date of the BIOS file you uploaded before proceeding.
  2. Click the Start Upgrade button.

Appendix A

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

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

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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。

Installation Instructions

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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: 250 V, 20 A.

サーキット・ブレーカー

Power Disconnection Warning

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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

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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

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

冗長電源装置

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

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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

Power Cable and AC Adapter

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Warning! When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA-certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the cord) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only.

電源コードとACアダプター

System Specifications

Processors (per node)

Dual AMD EPYC 7001/7002* Series with socket SP3 Note: 7002 series drop-in support requires board revision 2.x

Chipset

System on Chip

BIOS

128Mb SPI AMI BIOS (board Rev. 1.x); 256Mb SPI AMI BIOS (board Rev. 2.x)

ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 3.1.1, Plug-and-Play (PnP), RTC (Real Time Clock) wakeup, Riser Card Auto-Detection Support

Memory (per node)

Up to 2TB Registered ECC DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM/ 4TB Registered ECC DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM* speed memory in Six-

teen (16) slots (*Board reversion 2.x required)

Up to 128GB size at 1.2V

SAS Controller

HNC0R: SAS3 (12Gbps) via Broadcom 3008; IT mode

Drive Bays

Twenty-four hot-swap 2.5" drives total; each node controls:

HTR: Six SATA drives

HNR: Six NVMe drives

HNC0R: Four NVMe/SAS drives and two SAS drives

PCI Expansion Slots (per node)

Two PCI-E 3.0 x16 via CPU1 on Riser Cards (SXB3, SXB4)

One PCI-E 3.0 x4 via CPU2 and SATA 0\~5 (SXB1)

One PCI-E 3.0 x4 via CPU2 (JF2)

One PCI-E 3.0 x24 via CPU2 (SXB2)

M.2 Interface: 1 SATA/PCI-E 3.0 x4; M.2 Form Factor: 2280, 22110; M.2 Key: M-Key

Input/Output (per node)

Network: Must bundle with at least one SIOM network card (support Ethernet/IB/OPA with speeds from 1G to 100G)

IPMI: Dedicated LAN port

USB: Two USB 3.0 ports (rear)

Video : One VGA port, ASPEED AST2500 BMC

DOM: One SuperDOM (Disk on Module) port

Motherboard (per node)

H11DST-B; proprietary form factor (7.4 x 18.9 in. / 188 x 479 mm.)

Chassis

SC217BHQ+-R2K(22/60)BP(2); four hot-swap computing nodes

For HNR model, SC217BHQ+-R2K60BP

2U Rackmount, 17.2 x 3.5 x 28.8 in. / 438 x 88 x 760 mm. (W x H x D)

Weight

Gross Weight: 85 lbs (38.6kg)

Net Weight: 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg)

System Cooling

Four 8-cm 16.5 K rpm PWM fans

Two CPU heatsinks per node

Power Supply

Model: PWS-2K22A-1RModel: PWS-2K60A-1R (for HNR model)
2200W Redundant Power Supplies with PMBus2600W Redundant Power Supplies with PMBus
AC Input Voltages: 100-240 VACAC Input Voltages: 208-240
Rated Input Current:Rated AC Input Current:
1800W: 200-220Vac208-240Vac/15-12.5A
1980W: 220-230Vac220-240Vdc/13.5-12.5A (For CQC only)Rated Input
2090W: 230-240VacRated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz
2090W: 180-220Vac (for UL/cUL only)Total Output Power 1400E/2600W
2200W: 220-240Vac (for UL/cUL only)+12V: Max: 216.6A / Min: 0A
2090W: 230-240Vdc (for CCC only)12Vsb: Max: 4.5A / Min: 0A
Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 HzPower cord type IEC (C19 to C20)
Total Output Power: 1200W/1800W/1980W/2090/2200W
Rated Output Power: +12 V
Max: 100A / Min: 0A (100-127Vac)
Max: 150A / Min: 0A (200-220Vac)
Max: 165A / Min: 0A (220-230Vac)
Max: 174.17A / Min: 0A (230-240Vac)
Max: 174.17A / Min: 0A (180-220Vac, UL/cUL only)
Max: 183.33A / Min: 0A (220-240Vac, UL/cUL only)
Max: 174.17A / Min: 0A (230-240Vdc, CCC only)
Standby +12Vsb: Max: 2.1A / Min: 0A
Power cord type IEC (C14 to C13)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature: 10° to 30° C (50° to 86° F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 95% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 32 Class A
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)
Other: VCCI-CISPR 32 and AS/NZS CISPR 32
Environmental: Directive 2011/65/EU and Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 and Directive 2012/19/EU
Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe))

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 C

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. Doing so may cause a boot failure.

C.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 clean, hands-off control to a computer system at bootup.

C.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.

C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

If the BIOS file is corrupted and the system is not able to boot up, this feature will allow you to recover the BIOS image using a USB-attached device. A USB flash drive or a USB CD/DVD ROM drive may be used for this purpose. Please note that a USB hard disk drive is NOT supported. Follow the procedures on the next page to recover the BIOS.

  1. Using a different system, copy the standard BIOS binary image file into the root directory of a USB flash drive with FAT16 or FAT32 format and rename the file to SUPER.ROM.

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

  1. While the system is turned off, insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (SUPER.ROM).

  2. Power on the system.

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text_image SUPERMOR BMC 17:18.124.16.34 DXC-System Is Going To Reset and enter Recovery Mode... 0.0
  1. After the system is turned on, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu. Select "Proceed with flash update" to start the BIOS recovery process. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS UNTIL IT FINISHED!

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Log PSX Boot Security Exit Recovery WARNING BIOS Recovery mode has been detected Flash Update Parameters Reset Make (Created) Proceed with Flash update Select this to start flash Update +/-: Select Screen F1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.2010, Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery AMERICAN System firmware is doing updated. Cybeard is locked. SO NOT TURN BIG POWER OFF !!! Once firmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Program new data Write new boot block... -2.75 +/-: Select screen F1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.2010, Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
  1. After the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, press any key to reboot the system.

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text_image Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery WARNING! 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 #: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.18.1264, Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.

Notes:

* The BIOS recovery (SUPER.ROM) will not work if BIOS has a multi-block crash.
* If you have purchased an OOB license, you can do a BIOS flash again through BMC WebGUI or SUM. Please refer to these SUPERMICRO software-related videos:

Activate OOB license: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4spX_DOV7I

SUPERMICO BIOS Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8z6iOEHGwY

* If the BIOS flash recovery fails, contact our RMA Department to have the BIOS chip reprogrammed. This will require shipping the board to Supermicro for repair.

Submit your RMA request at https://www.supermicro.com/support/rma

Please make sure to follow all instructions when returning the motherboard.

Appendix D

IPMI Crash Dump

In the event of a processor internal error (IERR) that crashes your system, you may want to provide information to support staff. You can download a crash dump of status information using IPMI. The IPMI manual is available at https://www.supermicro.com/solutions/IPMI.cfm.

Check IPMI Error Log

  1. Access the IPMI web interface.
  2. Click the Server Health tab, then Event Log to verify an IERR error.

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text_image Host Identification Server: 172 831 040 125 User: ADMIN (Administrator) System Server Health Configuration Remote Control Virtual Media Maintenance Miscellaneous Help Server Health Sensor Readings Event Log Event Log For more special event log settings, please click here. This page displays events from the system's event log. You can choose a category from the pull-down box to filter the events and also sort them by clicking on a column header. Clear Event Log Save Select an event log category: All Events Event ID Time Stamp Sensor Name Sensor Type Description 1 2017/10/19 15:38:37 Processor IERR - Assertion 2 2017/10/19 15:50:20 Processor IERR - Assertion

Figure D-1. IPMI Event Log

In the event of an IERR, the BMC executes a crash dump. You must download the crash dump and save it.

Downloading the Crash Dump File

  1. In the IPMI interface, click the Miscellaneous tab, then the Trouble Shooting option.
  2. Click the Dump button and wait five minutes for the file to be created. (No confirmation message will appear.)
  3. Click the Download button and a Save As dialog appears.
  4. Save the zipped dump file, noting the name and location.

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text_image SUPERMICRO Host Identification Server: 172.031.040.125 User: ADMIN (Administrator) System Server Health Configuration Remote Control Virtual Media Maintenance Miscellaneous Help Miscellaneous Activate License Post Snooping SMC RAKP Trouble Shooting UID Control Trouble Shooting This page provides trouble shooting file download System auto reset Dump Download

Figure D-2. IPMI Crash Dump Download

Note: The System auto reset check box dictates behavior after an IERR. If checked, the system will restart automatically, and the dump file will be erased. If not, the system remains in a failed state. Do not check this box until after the dump file has been sent to Support.

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