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USER MANUAL B2SD2-8C-TF Supermicro

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Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: October 03, 2019

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Supermicro B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF MicroBlade module motherboard supports an Intel® Xeon D-2100 SoC processor in a BGA package. The B2SD2-8C/12C/16C supports two CPU nodes on each board and B2SD1-8C-TF only supports one CPU node. The B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard offers superior performance, power efficiency with speeds up to 2400MHz in four DIMM slots for each node, and dual 10Gb Ethernet ports for increased cost effectiveness. Each node of B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF supports up to 128GB VLP RDIMM memory, and features an ASPEED BMC on board. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the processor.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules, and other hardware components into the system.

If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory, and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix C lists standardized warning statements in various languages.

Appendix D provides UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist....8
Quick Reference ....13
Quick Reference Table....14
Motherboard Features....15
1.2 Processor Overview....18
1.3 Special Features ....18
Recovery from AC Power Loss....18
1.4 System Health Monitoring....19
Onboard Voltage Monitors 19
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control 19
System Resource Alert....19
1.5 ACPI Features....20
1.6 Power Supply 20

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices....21

Precautions ......21

Unpacking 21

2.2 Motherboard Installation....22

Tools Needed ....22

Location of Mounting Holes 22

Installing the Motherboard....23

2.3 Memory Support and Population....24

Memory Support....24

DIMM Module Population....25

DIMM Installation ....26

DIMM Removal 26

2.4 Connectors and Headers ......27

2.5 Jumper Settings ....31

How Jumpers Work....31

2.6 LED Indicators....36

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ...... 37

Before Power On ....37

No Power 37

No Video ....37

System Boot Failure....38

Memory Errors ....38

Losing the System's Setup Configuration....39

When the System Becomes Unstable ....39

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ....41

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....42

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation 43

Battery Removal....43

Proper Battery Disposal 43

Battery Installation....43

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service....44

Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction....45
Starting the Setup Utility 45
4.2 Main Setup 46
4.3 Advanced....48
4.4 Event Logs ....72
4.5 IPMI....74
4.6 Security....78
4.7 Boot....83
4.8 Save & Exit....85

Appendix A BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes....87
A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes....88

Appendix B Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs 89
B.2 SuperDoctor® 5....90

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling....91

Product Disposal....93

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

D.1 Overview....94
D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image....94
D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device....95

Chapter 1

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. The following items are included in the retail box:

1.1 Checklist

Main Parts List (included in the retail box)
Description Part Number Quantity
Supermicro Motherboard B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF 1
Quick Reference Guide B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF 1

Important Links

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

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
- Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver/
- Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
- If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [e-mail]

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

Figure 1-1. B2SD2-8C/12C/16C-TF Motherboard Image

Top-down view of a green computer motherboard with visible slots, chips, and connectors (no readable text or symbols)

Figure 1-2. B2SD1-8C-TF Motherboard Image

Top-down view of a green printed circuit board with multiple chips and connectors (no readable text or symbols)

Figure 1-3. B2SD2-8C/12C/16C-TF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale)

CPU1 IPMI CODE MAC CODE CPU2 IPMI CODE MAC CODE SUPER B2SD2-8C-1F SUSUOSO SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER SUSUOSO POWER BAR CODE

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

Figure 1-4. B2SD1-8C-TF Motherboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)

IPMI CODE MAC CODE B2SD2-8C-TF SUPER® B2SD2-8C-TF FCC® CPU1 IPMI CODE MAC CODE

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

Quick Reference

I/O POWER LEDM2 P2-JPT1 P2-JVRM1 P2-JTPM1 P1_JBT1 P1-JWD1 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMME1 P1-JTPM1 P1-JVRM1 P1-JPT1 P2-JWD1 P1-JPME2 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMA1 BAR-LOXL IPVI CODE MAC CODE P2-JPME2 P2-DIMMD1 P2-DIMME1 CPU2 IPVI CODE MAC CODE P2-DIMMB1 P2-DIMMA1 SUPER BSSU-SC-IF FECE J27 P2-BT1 P2-JBT1 J2 P2-SATA2 P2-JSD1 P1-SATA2 P1-BT1 P1-JSD1 J3

Notes:

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connections. Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.
- "indicates the location of Pin 1."

Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

P1-JBT1 CMOS Clear for Node 1 Open (Normal)

P2-JBT1 CMOS Clear for Node 2 Open (Normal)

P1-JPME2 Manufacturing Mode for Node 1 Pins 1-2 (Normal)

P2-JPME2 Manufacturing Mode for Node 2 Pins 1-2 (Normal)

P1-JPT1 Onboard TPM Enable/Disable for Node 1 Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

P2-JPT1 Onboard TPM Enable/Disable for Node 2 Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

P1-JVRM1 VRM SMB Data (to BMC or PCH) for Node 1 Pins 1-2 (BMC)

P2-JVRM1 VRM SMB Data (to BMC or PCH) for Node 2 Pins 1-2 (BMC)

P1-JWD1 Watch Dog Enable for Node 1 Pins 1-2 (Reset)

P2-JWD1 Watch Dog Enable for Node 2 Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

LEDM1	BMC Heartbeat LED for Node 1	Blinking Green: BMC Normal
LEDM2	BMC Heartbeat LED for Node 2	Blinking Green: BMC Normal
Connector	Description
P1-BT1	Onboard Battery for Node 1
P2-BT1	Onboard Battery for Node 2
I/O Back Panel Edge Connector (I/O, Network)
J27	HDD Backplane Connector
P1-JSD1	SATA DOM Power for Node 1
P2-JSD1	SATA DOM Power for Node 2
P1-JTPM1	Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Connector for Node 1
P2-JTPM1	Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Connector for Node 2
P1-SATA2	SATA DOM port for Node 1
P2-SATA2	SATA DOM port for Node 2
Power	Backplane Edge Connector (Power)
J2	M.2 slot M-key (PCI-E x4) for Node 1
J3	M.2 slot M-key (PCI-E x4) for Node 2

Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features
CPU
Intel® Xeon D-2100 SoC (BGA Package) with a TDP of up to 100W
Memory
Each of the two nodes supports up to 128GB of VLP RDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2400MHz (sku dependent)
DIMM Size
Each of the two nodes supports up to 128GB at 1.2V
Expansion Slots
One (1) M.2 M-Key (PCI-E x4)
Network
Intel SoC Integrated 10G Controller
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
ASpeed AST2500
Graphics
Graphics controller via ASpeed AST2500
I/O Devices
One (1) SATA DOMDual 10GbE/KR to backplane	One (1) U.2/SATA3 via backplaneIPMI 2.0 supported by ASpeed AST2500 BMC
BIOS
256Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOSPlug and Play (PnP), RTC Wakeup
Power Management
ACPI power managementS4, S5Power button override mechanismPower-on mode for AC power recovery
System Health Monitoring
Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Stby, +5V Stby, Vstb, Vcore, Vmem, PCH temperature, CPU temperature, system temperature, DIMM temperature and Peripheral temperatureCPU phase switching voltage regulatorCPU/System overheat controlCPU Thermal Trip support

Note: The table above is continued on the next page.

Motherboard Features

Fan Control

• Fan status monitoring with firmware
• Multi-speed fan control via onboard BMC

System Management

• PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) 3.0
• IPMI View, Supermicro IPMI Tool, IPMI CFG
• SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI
• Supermicro Power Manager (SPM), Supermicro Server Manager (SSM)
• Server platform service

Other

• RoHS
• Onboard TPM 2.0 with disable jumper

Dimensions

- Proprietary form factor (1.2" x 4.94" x 23.2") (30.48 mm x 125.48 mm x 589.28 mm)

Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chassis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing.

Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Note 3: If you purchase a Supermicro Out of Band (OOB) software license key (Supermicro P/N: SFT-OOB--LIC), please DO NOT change the IPMI MAC address.

Note 4: IPMI MAC address can be changed by the ipmitol command.

Figure 1-5. Chipset Block Diagram

graph TD
    subgraph_SoC_1_CPU["SoC 1 CPU"]
        U1 --> A1["DDR4 DIMM"]
        A1 --> B1["DDR4 DIMM"]
        U1 <--> A
        U1 <--> B
    end

    subgraph_BMC_AST2500["BMC AST2500"]
        BMC_AST2500 -->|SPI| TPM
        BMC_AST2500 -->|FLASH| Flash
        BMC_AST2500 -->|x1| COM1
        BMC_AST2500 -->|x2| USB2.0["Connector x2"]
        BMC_AST2500 -->|PCIE 3.0 x1| PCIE3.0["x4"]
        BMC_AST2500 -->|x1| VGA
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400["DDR4 1866/2133/2400"]
        D1["DDR4 DIMM"] --> E1["DDR4 DIMM"]
        E1 --> E
        D --> D1
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> B
        B --> C1["DDR4 DIMM"]
        C1 --> D
        A --> D
    end

    subgraph_B1SA4-F-KVM["BUISA4-F-KVM (debug only)"]
        B1SA4-F-KVM -->|SATA GEN 3| NME_U2["NVME U.2 or SATA3.0#1"]
        B1SA4-F-KVM -->|SATA DOM| SATA_DOM["SATA DOM"]
        B1SA4-F-KVM -->|USB 2.0| USB2.0
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> B
        B --> C1
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> C
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> C
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> C
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> B
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> B
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> C
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400
        A1 --> C
        B --> C
    end

    subgraph DDR4_1866/2133/2400

    R["Switch 1"] --> S["MUX PI2DBS6212ZHE"]
    T["Switch 2 (Redundant)"] --> S
    U["CMM 1"] --> S
    V["CMM 2 (Redundant)"] --> S
    W["IPMI LAN (RGMII)"] --> X["SERDes REALTEK RTL8367MB"]
    Y["PCIEN 3.0 x4"] --> Z["PCIE 3.0 x1"]
    AA["PCIEN 2"] --> Z
    AB["PCIEN 1"] --> Z
    AC["PCIEN 0"] --> Z
    AD["PCIEN 0"] --> Z
    AE["PCIEN 0"] --> Z

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

1.2 Processor Overview

The Intel Xeon D-2100 series SoC processor family, with up to 16 cores and up to 100W of power, offers performance, reliability, and high intelligence. As a low-power system-on-a-chip motherboard, the B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF is optimized for a variety of workloads that requires high compute power in a compact form-factor.

• ACPI Power Management Logic Support Rev. 4.0a
• Intel Quick Assist Technology
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Adaptive Thermal Management/Monitoring
• PCI-E 3.0, SATA 3.0, NVMe
• System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Version 2.0
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d)

1.3 Special Features

This section describes the health monitoring features of the B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring.

Recovery from AC Power Loss

The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Stay off.

1.4 System Health Monitoring

The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring.

Onboard Voltage Monitors

The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in IPMI.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The system health monitor chip can check the RPM status of a cooling fan. The CPU and chassis fans are controlled by BIOS Thermal Management through the back panel. Refer to the below table for available fan modes to choose the most appropriate one for nominal operation.

Figure 1-6. Fan Speed Modes

Fan Mode Description
Full Speed Use	this mode to set fan speed at full speed for maximum system cooling
Standard Use this mode to set fan speed for normal system cooling
PUE2 Use this mode to set fan speed for best power efficiency and maximum noise reduction

Environmental Temperature Control

System Health sensors monitor temperatures and voltage settings of onboard processors and the system in real time via the IPMI interface. Whenever the temperature of the CPU or the system exceeds a user-defined threshold, system/CPU cooling fans will be turned on to prevent the CPU or the system from overheating

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please provide adequate airflow to your system.

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5® in the Windows OS or in the Linux environment. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.

1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 2012/R2 and 2016 Server operating systems.

1.6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. In areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. For more information, please refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/.

Keep the onboard power usage within the power limits specified above. Over current power usage may cause damage to the motherboard.

Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the motherboard, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.

2.2 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.

Phillips Screwdriver (1)

Phillips Screws (8)

Standoffs (8) Only if Needed

Tools Needed

Floor plan diagram of a computer system with labeled functional blocks and directional arrows indicating placement or navigation.

Location of Mounting Holes

Note: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. 2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.

Installing the Motherboard

1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location.

Chassis Chassis

1. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

30° Motherboard Chassis Motherboard Chassis

1. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

2. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components.

3. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.

4. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.

5. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.

Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or components might look different from those shown in this manual.

2.3 Memory Support and Population

Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

Memory Support

The B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard supports up to 128GB of VLP RDIMM DDR4 memory in four memory slots for each node. Populating these DIMM slots with memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

DIMM Module Population

• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type and speed.
- Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.
- The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (one or three modules installed). However, for best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs to activate memory interleaving.

P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 CPU PMI CODE MAC CODE P2-DIMMD1 P2-DIMME1 P2-DIMMA1 P2-DIMMB1 P1-MIC MAC CODE SUPER B352-40-TF PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000 PU-800000

DIMM Installation

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

DIMM Removal

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

Technical diagram of an electronic device with labeled components and connectors

Technical illustration of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Notches Release Tabs

Press both notches straight down into the memory slot.

2.4 Connectors and Headers

I/O Edge Connector

When the motherboard is installed inside the chassis, the motherboard's edge connectors make contact with the chassis' backplane, where it connects electrically with the chassis network and other I/O devices.

The motherboard draws its power through this edge connector after it is installed inside the chassis. This edge connector makes contact with the chassis' backplane, where it connects electrically with the chassis.

The P1-JTPM1 and P2-JTPM1 headers are used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
1	+3.3V	2	SPI_CS#
3	RESET#	4	SPI_MISO
5	SPI_CLK	6	GND
7	SPI_MOSI	8
9	+3.3V Stby	10	SPI_IRQ#

P2 LEDBMC LETM0 AST 2590 P2_JPM1 P2_JPM1 TPMPORTB0 P1-TPM1 P1-JPT1 P1-TPM1 P1-TPM1 P1-TPM1 P1-MN0 P2-MN0 P1-PME2 BAR CODE

1. TPM Header for Node 1
2. TPM Header for Node 2

Disk On Module Power Connector

The Disk On Module (DOM) power connector at P1-JSD1 AND P2-JSD1 provides 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

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

CPU RAM CODE MAC CODE CPU IPM1 CODE MAC CODE SUPER B2302-3C-TF FCE CE 1 2 1

1. P1-JSD1
2. P2-JSD1

SATA Ports

The B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard has two SATA 3.0 connections (P1-SATA2 and P2-SATA2). Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.

SATA 3.0 Port Pin Definitions
Pin#	Signal
1	Ground
2	SATA_TXP
3	SATA_TXN
4	Ground
5	SATA_RXN
6	SATA_RXP
7	Ground

M.2 Slot

The B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard has two M.2 slots. M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 slot at J2 and J3 supports P1-PCI-E 3.0 x4 and P2-PCI-E 3.0 x4.

CPU2 IPMI CODE MAC CODE SUPER B2SD2-8C-TF B2SD2-8C-TF MAC CODE P2-BT P2_1011 P2_V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P1N2-PD0_E 3.60kV P1-BT P1-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2_V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD0_E 3.60kV P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2-V2-PD1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2 -1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2-1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 -1 P2 = 5.547987777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, Closed means the jumper is on the pins and Open means the jumper is off.

Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1

CMOS Clear

P1-JBT1 and P2-JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

Note: Shut down the system and then short JBT1 to clear the CMOS.

Manufacturing Mode Select

Close pins 2-3 of jumper P1-JPME2 and P2-JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Manufacturing ModeJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Normal (Default)
Pins 2-3	ME Manufacturing Mode

1 2 3 4 CPU1 RAM CODE MAC CODE CPU2 RAM CODE MAC CODE SUPER BHD/AC-T FCE

1. CMOS Clear-P1-JBT1
2. CMOS Clear-P2-JBT1
3. P1-JPME2
4. P2-JPME2

Watch Dog Timer

P1-JWD1 and P2-JWD1 control the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS.

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

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

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1. Watch Dog Timer-P1-JWD1
2. Watch Dog Timer-P2-JWD1

I²C Bus for VRM

Jumper JVRM1 (P1-JVRM1 AND P2-JVRM1) allows the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM controllers. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

VRMJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 BMC (Normal)
Pins 2-3 PCH

2 1 IPMI CODE MAC CODE CPU1 BAR CODE PI-LED/NC -LOW1 96 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 95 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 94 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 93 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 92 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 91 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 90 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 89 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 88 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 87 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 86 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 85 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 84 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 83 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 82 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 81 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 80 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 79 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 78 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 77 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 76 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 75 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 74 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 73 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 72 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 71 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 70 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 69 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 68 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 67 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 66 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 65 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 64 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 63 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 62 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 61 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 60 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 59 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 58 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 57 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 56 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 55 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 54 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 53 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 52 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 51 PI-LED/NC -LOW1 50

1. P1-JVRM1
2. P2-JVRM1

TPM Enable

Use JPT1 to enable or disable support for the TPM module. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

TPM Enable/Disable Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2	Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3	Disabled

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1.TPM Enable - P1-JPT1

2.TPM Enable - P2-JPT1

2.6 LED Indicators

BMC Heartbeat LED

LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED for node 1 and LEDM2 is the BMC heartbeat LED for node 2. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is working. Refer to the table below for the LED status.

Onboard Power LED Indicator
LED Color	Definition
Blinking	BMC Normal
Green

2 DWR1_LEDAC IPM10 ATI 2000 P2.PF11 P2.PFM IPM10 P1.PF10 TREXORTIC F1.PF10 P1.PF11 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.PF10 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.PF10 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.PF10 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.PF10 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.PF10 1 PHLDRTC FCM1 dB ATI 2000 P1.PF10 P1.ACT P2.ACT P3.MF10 P1.PF10 BAR CODE CPU1 IPMI CODE MAC CODE

1. BMC Heartbeat LED - LEDM1
2. BMC Heartbeat LED - LEDM2

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the 'Technical Support Procedures' and/or 'Returning Merchandise for Service' section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.
2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and mouse.
3. Remove all add-on cards.
4. Connect the front panel connectors to the motherboard.

No Power

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.
2. Make sure that the 12V DC and/or ATX power connectors are properly connected.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch, if available, on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system, if applicable.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

No Video

1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables.

2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one).

System Boot Failure

If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following:

1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.
2. If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.
3. If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1). (Refer to Section 2-7 in Chapter 2.)
4. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Make sure that system power is on and that memory error beeps are activated.
5. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system boots, check for bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure in this chapter.

Memory Errors

When a no-memory beep code is issued by the system, check the following:

1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMMs are properly and fully installed. Click on the Tested Memory List link on the motherboard product page to see a list of supported memory.
2. Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of ECC DDR4 RDIMM modules recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory slots and check the results.
5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions given in Section 2-3 in Chapter 2.
6. Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM population tables listed in Section 2-3 to install your memory modules.

Losing the System's Setup Configuration

1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 2-7 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. If the above steps do not fix the setup configuration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.

When the System Becomes Unstable

A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following:

1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.
2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.

Note: Click on the Tested Memory List link on the motherboard product page to see a list of supported memory.

1. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.
2. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and CPU/system fans, etc., work properly. Check the hardware monitoring settings in the IPMI to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it is not on.
3. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our website for more information on the minimum power requirements.
4. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.

B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following:

1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD.

2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working properly.

3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly. Replace a bad component with a good one.
5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several items at the same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.
6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the old system has problems.

3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

1. Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/FAQ/index.php) before contacting Technical Support.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html).

3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Supermicro for technical support:

4. Motherboard model and PCB revision number

5. BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up.)

6. System configuration

7. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/.

- Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our Technical Support department. We can be reached by email at [e-mail].

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The motherboard supports up to 128GB of VLP RDIMM DDR4 memory. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-3 in Chapter 2.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device in the UEFI shell. Run the batch file using the format FLASH.NSH filename.rom from your bootable USB device in the UEFI shell to flash the BIOS. Then your system will automatically reboot.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!)

Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.
3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Please 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.

Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow steps 1 and 2 above and continue below:
2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.
3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

Important: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.

LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER OR LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/).

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

Chapter 4

UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of our website for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the key while the system is booting-up. (In most cases, the key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , etc.) Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual.

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

A "▶" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the key will open the list of settings within that submenu.

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these hot keys (, , , keys, etc.) can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.

4.2 Main Setup

When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below and the following features will be displayed:

Action Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit System Date [Thu 05/19/2019] System Time [05:45:23] Supermicro B2SD2-SC-TF BIOS Version 1.0 Build Date 08/16/2019 CPLD Version 04.80.13 Memory Information Total Memory 65636 MB Set the Date. Use Teb to switch between Date elements. Default Ranges: Year: 1500-3999 Months: 1-12 Days: dependent on month +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

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 the BIOS build date after RTC reset.

Supermicro B2SD2-8C-TF

BIOS Version

This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

Build Date

This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.

CPLD Version

This feature displays the CPLD version.

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

4.3 Advanced

Use this menu to configure advanced settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit ► Dot Feature ► CPU Configuration ► Chipset Configuration ► Server ME Configuration ► PCH sSATA Configuration ► PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ► Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port Console Redirection ► ACPI Settings ► Trusted Computing ► iSCSI Configuration ► Driver Health 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 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

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

Option ROM Messages

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup NumLock State

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

Wait For "F1" If Error

This feature forces the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

INT19 Trap Response

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature 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 feature 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 feature 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.

Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation

Select Enabled to enable the emulation of Port 61h bit-4 toggling in SMM (System Management Mode). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

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

Power Button Function

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

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.

Throttle on Power Fail

Use this feature to decrease the systems power by throttling CPU frequency when one power supply has failed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶CPU Configuration

The following CPU information will display:

• Processor BSP Revision
• Processor Socket
• Processor ID
• Processor Frequency
• Processor Max Ratio
• Processor Min Ratio
• Microcode Revision
• L1 Cache RAM
• L2 Cache RAM
• L3 Cache RAM
• Processor 0 Version

Hyper-Threading [ALL]

Select Enable to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

Cores Enabled

Set a numeric value to enable the number of cores. Refer to Intel's website for more information. Enter 0 to enable all cores.

Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)

Set to Enable for Execute Disable Bit support, which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during a virus attack. Set to Disable to force the XD feature flag to always return to 0. The options are Disable and Enable. Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Use this feature to enable the Vanderpool Technology. This technology allows the system to run several operating systems simultaneously. The options are Disable and Enable.

PPIN Control

Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The options are Unlock/Disable and Unlock/Enable.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enable. The options are Enable and Disable.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enable to enable the DCU (Data Cache Unit) Streamer Prefetcher which will stream and prefetch data and send it to the Level 1 data cache to improve data processing and system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

DCU IP Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enable for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

LLC Prefetch

If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L3 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

Extended APIC

Select Enable to activate APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) support. The options are Disable and Enable.

AES-NI

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

▶Advanced Power Management Configuration

Power Technology

This feature allows you to configure CPU power management settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom.

*If the feature above is set to Custom, the following features will be available for configuration:

Power Performance Tuning

This feature allows you to set whether the operating system or the BIOS controls the Energy Performance BIAS (EPB). The options are OS Controls EPB and BIOS Controls EPB.

*If the feature above is set to BIOS Controls EPB, the following features will be available for configuration:

ENERGY\_PERF\_BIAS\_CFG mode

The Energy Performance BIAS (EPB) feature allows you to configure CPU power and performance settings. Select Maximum Performance to set the highest performance. Select Performance to optimize performance over energy efficiency. Select Balanced Performance to prioritize performance optimization while conserving energy. Select Balanced Power to prioritize energy conservation while maintaining good performance. Select Power to optimize energy efficiency over performance. The options are Maximum Performance, Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Power, and Power.

▶CPU P State Control

This feature allows you to configure the following CPU power settings:

Uncore Freq Scaling (UFS)

Use this feature to enable or disable uncore frequency scaling. The options are Enable and Disable.

SpeedStep (Pstates)

Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disable and Enable. This feature must be set to Enable to be able to configure the next two features.

Config TDP

Use this feature to configure the TDP level. The options are Nominal, Level 1, and Level 2.

EIST PSD Funtion

This setting allows you to choose between Hardware and Software to control the processor's frequency and performance (P-state). In HW_ALL mode, the processor hardware is responsible for coordinating the P-state, and the OS is responsible for keeping the P-state request up to date on all Logical Processors. In SW_ALL mode, the OS Power Manager is responsible for coordinating the P-state, and must initiate the transition on all Logical Processors. In SW_ANY mode, the OS Power Manager is responsible for coordinating the P-state and may initiate the transition on any Logical Processors. The options are HW_ALL and SW_ALL.

Energy Efficient Turbo

Use this feature to enable or disable energy efficient turbo. The options are Enable and Disable.

Turbo Mode

This feature will enable dynamic control of the processor, allowing it to run above stock frequency. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Hardware PM State Control

Hardware P-States

This setting allows you to select between OS and hardware-controlled P-states. Selecting Native Mode allows the OS to choose a P-state. Selecting Out of Band Mode allows the hardware to autonomously choose a P-state without OS guidance. Selecting Native Mode with No Legacy Support functions as Native Mode with no support for older hardware. The options are Disable, Native Mode, Out of Band Mode, and Native Mode with No Legacy Support.

▶CPU C State Control

Autonomous Core C-State

Enabling this setting allows the hardware to autonomously choose to enter a C-state based on power consumption and clock speed. The options are Disable and Enable. This feature must be set to Disable to be able to configure the next two features.

CPU C6 report

Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Select Enable to use Enhanced Halt State technology, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by reducing its clock cycle and voltage during a Halt state. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Package C State Control

Package C State

This feature allows you to set the limit on the C State package register. The options are C0/C1 state, C2 state, C6 (non Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, No Limit, and Auto.

▶CPU T State Control

Software Controlled T-States

Use this feature to enable Software Controlled T-States. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Chipset Configuration

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

▶North Bridge

▶ Memory Configuration

Enforce POR

Select POR (Plan of Record) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. The options are POR and Disable.

Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 2133, 2400, and 2666.

Data Scrambling for DDR4

Use this feature to enable or disable data scrambling for DDR4 memory. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable.

tCCD\_L Relaxation

Select Auto to get TCDD settings from SPD (Serial Presence Detect) into memory RC code to improve system reliability. Select Disable for TCCD to follow Intel POR. The options are Disable and Auto.

2X REFRESH

Use this feature to select the memory controller refresh rate to 2x refresh mode. The options are Auto and Enable.

▶Memory Topology

This feature displays the information of onboard memory modules detected by the BIOS.

▶ Memory RAS Configuration

Static Virtual Lockstep Mode

Select Enable to run the system's memory channels in lockstep mode to minimize memory access latency. The options are Disable and Enable.

Mirror mode

This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy. The options are Disable and Enable Mirror Mode (1LM).

Memory Rank Sparing

Select Enable to enable memory-sparing support for memory ranks to improve memory performance. The options are Disable and Enable.

*If the feature above is set to Enable, Multi Rank Sparing will be available for configuration:

Multi Rank Sparing

Use this feature to indicate how many memory ranks to reserve in case of memory failure. The options are One Rank and Two Rank.

Correctable Error Threshold

Use this feature to specify the threshold value for correctable memory error logging, which sets a limit on the maximum number of events that can be logged in the memory error log at a given time. The default setting is 100.

SDDC

Single device data correction +1 (SDDC Plus One) organizes data in a single bundle (x4/x8 DRAM). If any or all of the bits become corrupted, corrections occur. The x4 condition is corrected on all cases. The x8 condition is corrected only if the system is in Lockstep Mode. The options are Disable and Enable.

ADDDC Sparing

Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects when the predetermined threshold for correctable errors is reached, copying the contents of the failing DIMM to spare memory. The failing DIMM or memory rank will then be disabled. The options are Disable and Enable.

Patrol Scrub

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

*If the feature above is set to Enable, Patrol Scrub Interval will be available for configuration:

Patrol Scrub Interval

This feature allows you to decide how many hours the system should wait before the next complete patrol scrub is performed. Use the keyboard to enter a value from 0-24. The default setting is 24.

▶IIO Configuration

EV DFX Features

When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶CPU Configuration

IOU0 (II0 PCIe Br1)

Use this feature to configure the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

▶P2:M.2-P PCI-E 3.0 x4 (PCI Express Ports)

Link Speed

Use this feature to select the link speed for this port. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).

PCI-E Port Link Status

This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot.

PCI-E Port Link Max

This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot.

PCI-E Port Link Speed

This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot.

PCI-E Port Max Payload Size

Use this feature to select the maximum payload size for this port. The options are 128B, 256B, and Auto.

▶ IOAT Configuration

Disable TPH

Transparent Huge Pages (TPH) is a Linux memory management system that enables communication in larger blocks (pages). Enabling this feature will increase performance. The options are No and Yes.

*If the feature above is set to No, Relax Ordering will be available for configuration:

Prioritize TPH

Select Yes to prioritize TPH requests that will allow the hints to be sent to help facilitate and optimize the processing of certain transactions in the system memory. The options are Enable and Disable.

Relaxed Ordering

Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support, which will allow certain transactions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security, and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enable and Disable.

*If the feature above is set to Enable, the five features below will be available for configuration:

Interrupt Remapping

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

PassThrough DMA

Use this feature to allow devices such as network cards to access the system memory without using a processor. Select Enable to use the Non-Isoch VT-d Engine Pass Through Direct Memory Access (DMA) support. The options are Enable and Disable.

ATS

Use this feature to enable Non-Isoch VT-d Engine Address Translation Services (ATS) support. ATS translates virtual addresses to physical addresses. The options are Enable and Disable.

Posted Interrupt

Use this feature to enable VT-d Posted Interrupt. The options are Enable and Disable.

Coherency Support (Non-Isoch)

Use this feature to maintain setting coherency between processors or other devices. Select Enable for the Non-Isoch VT-d engine to pass through DMA to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable

Use this feature to enable or disable the Completion Timeout. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port.

▶ South Bridge

The following South Bridge information will display:

• USB Module Version
• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto.

XHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

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

▶Server ME Configuration

• General ME Configuration
  • Oper. Firmware Version
  • Backup Firmware Version
  • Recovery Firmware Version
  • ME Firmware Status #1
  • ME Firmware Status #2
• Current State
• Error Code

▶PCH sSATA Configuration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following features:

sSATA Controller

This feature enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enable and Disable.

SATA HDD Unlock

This feature allows you to remove any password-protected SATA disk drives. The options are Disable and Enable.

Aggressive Link Power Management

When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Disable and Enable.

sSATA Port 0, Port 2

This feature displays the information detected on the installed sSATA drive on the particular sSATA port.

• Model number of drive and capacity
- Software Preserve Support

Port 0, Port 2 Hot Plug

Set this feature to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable.

Port 0, Port 2 Spin Up Device

Set this feature to enable or disable the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disable and Enable.

Port 0, Port 2 sSATA Device Type

Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State Drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

▶PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

The following information will display:

• PCI Bus Driver Version
• PCI Devices Common Settings:

Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding)

Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SR-IOV Support

Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

BME DMA Mitigation

Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MMIO High Base

Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 56T, 40T, 24T, 16T, 4T, and 1T.

MMIO High Granularity Size

Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G.

Maximum Read Request

Use this feature to select the Maximum Read Request size of the PCI-Express device, or select Auto to allow the System BIOS to determine the value. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

MMCFG Base

Use this feature to select the low base address for PCI-E adapters to increase base memory. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G, and 3G.

NVMe Firmware Source

Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The default option, Vendor Defined Firmware, is pre-installed on the drive and may resolve errata or enable innovative functions for the drive. The other option, AMI Native Support, is offered by the BIOS with a generic method. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support.

VGA Priority

Use this feature to select VGA priority when multiple VGA devices are detected. Select On-board to give priority to your onboard video device. Select Offboard to give priority to your graphics card. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

Consistent Device Name Support

Select enabled for the BIOS to consistently name network devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

P2: M.2-P PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM

Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network device specified by the user. The options are Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for the specified LAN port used for system boot. The options for Disabled and Legacy.

Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this feature to select which firmware function to be loaded for the specified LAN port used for system boot. The options for Disabled and Legacy.

Onboard Video Option ROM

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

▶Network Stack Configuration

Network Stack

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

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

Ipv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv4 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv6 HTTP Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PXE boot wait time

Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0.

Media detect count

Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 1.

▶ Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip AST2500

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable this feature for the next two features to display and only the Change Settings feature is available for configuration.

Device Settings

This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=4), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=4).

▶ Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port 2

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable this feature for the next two features to display and only the Change Settings feature is available for configuration.

Device Settings

This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3).

▶ Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

▶Console Redirection Settings

Terminal Type

This feature allows you 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.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

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

Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to BootLoader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.

SOL

Console Redirection

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

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration:

▶Console Redirection Settings

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

SOL

Terminal Type

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

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.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

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

Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to BootLoader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.

Legacy Console Redirection

Redirection COM Port

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

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

This submenu allows you to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration:

▶Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

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

Terminal Type

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

Bits per second

This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

Flow Control

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

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

▶ ACPI Settings

Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

Headless Support

Enable this feature for the system to function without a keyboard, monitor, or mouse attached. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

WHEA Support

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

High Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶Trusted Computing

The B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/16C-TF supports TPM 1.2 and 2.0. The following Trusted Platform Module (TPM) information will display if a TPM 2.0 module is detected:

TPM20 Device Found

Vendor:

Firmware Version:

Security Device Support

If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM support to enhance data integrity and network security. Reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable.

The following TPM information will be displayed:

• Active PCR banks
• Available PCR banks

*If the feature "Security Device Support" is enabled, the following features are available for configuration:

SHA256 PCR Bank

Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA256 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Pending Operation

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

Platform Hierarchy

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

Storage Hierarchy

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

Endorsement Hierarchy

Use this feature to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PH Randomization

Use this feature to disable or enable Platform Hierarchy (PH) Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support

Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

TXT Support

Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶iSCSI Configuration

iSCSI Initiator Name

This feature allows you 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 features.

▶ Add an Attempt
▶ Delete Attempts
▶ Change Attempt Order

▶Driver Health

This submenu displays the health status of the drivers and controllers below.

▶Apache Pass 1.0.0.1970 Driver

4.4 Event Logs

Use this menu to configure event log settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings View SMBIOS Event Log Press to change the SMBIOS Event Log configuration. +: Select Screen ↑1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

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

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

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

When Log is Full

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

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

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

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

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

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

This feature is used to determine how long (in minutes) 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: Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

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

DATE/TIME/ERROR CODE/SEVERITY

4.5 IPMI

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

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit DMC Firmware Revision 5.66 IFMI STATUS Working ► System Event Log ► BMC Network Configuration IPMI Extended Instruction [Enabled] Press to change the SEL event log configuration. ++: Select Screen ↑1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI STATUS

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

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

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

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

When SEL is Full

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

Note: 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.

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

Configure IPV4 support

IPMI LAN Selection

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

IPMI Network Link Status

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

Configuration Address Source

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

*If the feature above is set to Static, the Station IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway IP Address features are available for configuration:

Station IP Address

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

Subnet Mask

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

Station MAC Address

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

Gateway IP Address

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

VLAN

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

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the VLAN ID feature below is available for configuration:

VLAN ID

Use this feature to select a value for VLAN ID.

Configure IPV6 support

IPV6 address status

IPV6 Support

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

Configuration Address source

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

*If the feature above is set to Static, the Station IP Address/Prefix Length/IPV6 Router1 IP Address features are available for configuration:

Station IPV6 Address

Use this feature to enter the IPV6 address.

Prefix Length

Use this feature to change the prefix length.

IPV6 Router1 IP Address

Use this feature to change the IPV6 Router1 IP address.

IPMI Extended Instruction

Use this feature to enable IPMI extended function support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When Disabled, the system powers on quickly by removing BIOS support for extended IPMI features. The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time without using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup will also be invalid when IPMI Extended Instruction is disabled. The general BMC function and motherboard health monitor such as fan control will still function even when this option is disabled.

4.6 Security

Use this menu to configure the security settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed 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 cleaned as well. The password length must be in the following range: in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Password Check [Setup] Hard Drive Security Frozen [Enable] ▶ Secure Boot Set Administrator Password +: Select Screen ↑1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Administrator Password

Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 to 20 characters long.

User Password

Use this feature to set a 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.

Hard Drive Security Frozen

Use this feature to enable or disable the BIOS Security Frozen Command to SATA and NVME devices. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶Secure Boot

System Mode

Secure Boot

Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Secure Boot Mode

This feature allows you to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.

*If Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, Key Management features are available for configuration:

CSM Support

This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

▶Key Management

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

Factory Key Provision

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

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, all features below are available for configuration:

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

▶ Reset To Setup Mode

Select Yes to delete all Secure Boot key databases and force the system to Setup Mode. The options are Yes and No.

▶ Export Secure Boot variables

Use this feature to copy the NVRAM contents of the secure boot variables to a file.

▶Enroll Efi Image

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

Device Guard Ready

▶Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB

Use this feature to remove the Microsoft UEFI CA certificate from the database. The options are Yes and No.

Select Yes to restore the DB defaults.

▶ Platform Key (PK)

Use this feature to configure the setting for platform keys.

Details

Select this feature to view PK information.

Export

Select this feature to export the PK from a file system.

Update

Select Yes to load the PK from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Delete

Select Ok to remove the PK. Reset the system for it to enter Setup/Audit Mode.

▶Key Exchange Keys (KEK)

Use this feature to configure the setting for key exchange keys.

Details

Select this feature to view KEK information.

Export

Select this feature to export the KEK from a file system.

Update

Select Yes to load the KEK from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Append

Select Yes to add the KEK from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Delete

Select Yes to delete the variable or No to delete a certificate from the key database.

▶ Authorized Signatures

Use this feature to configure the setting for db keys.

Details

Select this feature to view authorized signatures information.

Export

Select this feature to export the db from a file system.

Update

Select Yes to load the db from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Append

Select Yes to add the db from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Delete

Select Yes to delete the variable or No to delete a certificate from the key database.

▶Forbidden Signatures

Use this feature to configure the setting for dbx keys.

Details

Select this feature to view forbidden signatures information.

Export

Select this feature to export the dbx from a file system.

Update

Select Yes to load the dbx from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Append

Select Yes to add the dbx from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Delete

Select Yes to delete the variable or No to delete a certificate from the key database.

▶ Authorized TimeStamps

Use this feature to configure the setting for dbt keys.

Details

Select this feature to view authorized time stamp information.

Export

Select this feature to export the dbt from a file system.

Update

Select Yes to load the dbt from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Append

Select Yes to add the dbt from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Delete

Select Yes to delete the variable or No to delete a certificate from the key database.

▶OsRecovery Signatures

Use this feature to configure the setting for dbr keys.

Details

Select this feature to view the setting for dbr keys.

Export

Select this feature to export the dbr from a file system.

Update

Select Yes to load the dbr from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Append

Select Yes to add the dbr from factory default or No to load from a file or external media.

Delete

Select Yes to delete the variable or No to delete a certificate from the key database.

4.7 Boot

Use this menu to configure boot settings:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Loss IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Boot mode select [Dual] Legacy to EFI support [Disabled] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Dual Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk] Dual Boot Option #2 [CD/DVD] Dual Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] Dual Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVD] Dual Boot Option #5 [USB Key] Dual Boot Option #6 [USB Floppy] Dual Boot Option #7 [USB Lan] Dual Boot Option #8 [Network: IBA 4CG ...] Dual Boot Option #9 [UEFI Hard Disk] Dual Boot Option #10 [UEFI CD/DVD] Dual Boot Option #11 [UEFI USB Hard Disk] Dual Boot Option #12 [UEFI USB CD/DVD] Dual Boot Option #13 [UEFI USB Key] Dual Boot Option #14 [UEFI USB Floppy] Dual Boot Option #15 [UEFI USB Lan] Dual Boot Option #16 [UEFI Network] Dual Boot Option #17 [UEFI AP:UEFI: Bu...] ► Delete Boot Option Select boot mode Legacy/LEFI +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot Configuration

Boot mode select

Use this feature to select the boot mode. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and DUAL.

Legacy to EFI Support

Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Fixed BOOT ORDER Priorities

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.

• Dual Boot Option #1
• Dual Boot Option #2
• Dual Boot Option #3
• Dual Boot Option #4
• Dual Boot Option #5

• Dual Boot Option #6

• Dual Boot Option #7
  • Dual Boot Option #8
  • Dual Boot Option #9
  • Dual Boot Option #10
  • Dual Boot Option #11
  • Dual Boot Option #12
  • Dual Boot Option #13
  • Dual Boot Option #14

• Dual Boot Option #15
  • Dual Boot Option #16
  • Dual Boot Option #17

▶ Delete Boot Option

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

*If storage has been installed on the system, then "Add New Boot Option" will appear.

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

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

- Boot Option #1

▶ NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

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

- Boot Option #1

4.8 Save & Exit

Use this menu to configure save and exit settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI 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 IEA 40G Slot B500 v1109 UEFI: Built-In EFI Shell Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup without saving any charges. +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc.

Save Options

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this feature 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

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

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

Save as User Defaults

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

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

Boot Override

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

IBA 40G SLOT B500 v1109

UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Appendix A

BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur.

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

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

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

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

A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

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

When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOM-SPI80-V).

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

Appendix B

Software Installation

B.1 Installing Software Programs

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

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

After creating a DVD with the ISO files, insert the disk into the DVD drive on your system and the display shown in Figure B-1 should appear.

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

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

SUPERMICRO B2SD2-16C-TF Motherboard Drivers & Tools (Win10) Intel Skylake-D SoC B2SD2(1)-8C/12C/ 16C-TF SUPERMICRO Computer Inc. Intel Chipset INF files Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.2(Optional) ASPEED Graphics Driver Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Intel USB 3.0 Drivers 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 B-1. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a DVD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the DVD.

When making a storage driver disk by booting into a driver DVD, please set the SATA Configuration to "Compatible Mode" and configure SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After making the driver diskette, be sure to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.

B.2 SuperDoctor® 5

The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such 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. SD5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.

Note: The default Username and Password for SuperDoctor 5 is ADMIN / ADMIN.

SuperDoctor 5 Voltage 100 V 200 V 300 V 400 V 500 V 600 V 700 V 800 V 900 V 1000 V 1100 V 1200 V 1300 V 1400 V 1500 V 1600 V 1700 V 1800 V 1900 V 2000 V 2100 V 2200 V 2300 V 2400 V 2500 V 2600 V 2700 V 2800 V 2900 V 3000 V 3100 V 3200 V 3300 V 3400 V 3500 V 3600 V 3700 V 3800 V 3900 V 4000 V 4100 V 4200 V 4300 V 4400 V 4500 V 4600 V 4700 V 4800 V 4900 V 5000 V 5100 V 5200 V 5300 V 5400 V 5500 V 5600 V 5700 V 5800 V 5900 V 6000 V 6100 V 6200 V 6300 V 6400 V 6500 V 6600 V 6700 V 6800 V 6900 V 7000 V 7100 V 7200 V 7300 V 7400 V 7500 V 7600 V 7700 V 7800 V 7900 V 8000 V 8100 V 8200 V 8300 V 8400 V 8500 V 8600 V 8700 V 8800 V 8900 V 9000 V 9100 V 9200 V 9300 V 9400 V 9500 V 9600 V 9700 V 9800 V 9900 V 1000V

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

Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and user's manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.

Appendix C

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 section in its entirety before installing or configuring components.

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

Battery Handling

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

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

製品の廃棄

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

D.1 Overview

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

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main BIOS image). The recovery block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash a healthy BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is turned on, the recovery block codes execute first. Once this process is complete, the main BIOS code will continue with system initialization and the remaining POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines.

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

Note 2: When the BIOS recovery block crashes, you will need to follow the procedures to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. (For a RMA request, please see section 3.5 for more information). Also, you may use the Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) Out-of-Band (OOB) (https://www.supermicro.com.tw/products/nfo/SMS_SUM.cfm) to reflash the BIOS.

D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device

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

The file system supported by the recovery block is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32) which is installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. However, the BIOS might need several minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large due to the huge volumes of folders and files stored in the device.

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

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

Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.

Note 2: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the "Super.ROM" binary image file you download is the same version or a close version meant for your motherboard.

1. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and reset the system when the following screen appears.

BMC IP:10.132.168.92 PEI--Could Not Find Recovery Image... 07

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

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

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

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

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

Notis Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 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 Program new data write new boot block... 1TB H: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Value F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1766. Copyright (C) 2017 American Regatrends, Inc.

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

Ratio Setup Utility - Copyright (CI 2017 American HegaTrends, 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 +/-4 Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit E6G: Exit Version 2.15.1266. Copyright (C) 2017 American HegaTrends, Inc.

1. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive.

2. Press continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu. From the submenu list, select Boot Option #1 as shown below. Then, set Boot Option #1 to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell]. Press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

Auto Setup Utility - Copyright (CI 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Loss IPM Security BOOT save a Exit Boot Configuration Boot mode select [DUAL] LEGACY to EFI support [Disabled] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1 [DEFI MP(DUP): Unit...] Boot Option #2 [DS/DVD] Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVI] Boot Option #5 [USB Key(Sand Disk)] Boot Option #6 [USB Floppy] Boot Option #7 [USB Lan] Boot Option #8 [Network: IBM GE SI...] Boot Option #9 [UEFI Hard Disk] Boot Option #10 [UEFI CD/DVI] Boot Option #11 [UEFI USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #12 [UEFI USB CD/DVI] Boot Option #13 [UEFI USD Key:UEFI...] Boot Option #14 [UEFI USB Floppy] Boot Option #15 [UEFI USB Lan] Boot Option #16 [UEFI Network] Boot Option #17 [Hard Disk] Add New Boot Option Sets the system boot order **: Select Screen T4: Select Iteo enteri:Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 3.19.12/56. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

1. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

LEFI Interactive Shell v2.1 ESK 11 LEFI v2.50 (American MegaTrends, 0x0089XXC) Mapping table F30: K100(0x1):H00R02:BKL1; PcJW001(0x0)/PcI(0x14,0x0)/USB(0x11,0x0)/H011_MER,0xG79D1D2,0xB06,0x1 OR3532) BLKB: K100(s): PcJW001(0x0)/PcI(0x14,0x0)/USB(0x11,0x0) Press ESR is 1 seconds to skip startup.msh or any other key to continue. Shell (fd) F30: CD BLKB F30:VAPL005> CD SKAPME2_03562017 F30:VAPL005/SKAPME2_03562017 flash.nsh X13P07.5X

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

Done. [Access Ows Port Ex] Index 8x51: 0x18 Done. ********************************************************************** * Program BIOS and ME (including RDT) regions... ********************************************************************** AMT Firmware Update Utility v5.09.01.1317 Copyright ©2017 American Registrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. OPUD = 50652 Reading Flash ....... done - Me Data Size checking . on - PFS checksums ....... ok - Check BookLayout ....... ok, Erasing Boot Block ....... done Updating Boot Block ....... done Verifying Boot Block ....... done Zruling Main Block ....... 0x00/52000 (00)

1. The screen above indicates that the BIOS update process is complete. When you see the screen above, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply, clear CMOS, and plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.

Verifying NCR Block ....... done - Update success for PCR - Update success for EE - - Successful Update Recovery Loader to (PRx1) - Successful Update MFSB11- - Successful Update RTM11- - Successful Update NFx, [081 and 19021] - Successful Update FLOD and UTOX1 - ML entire image update success 11 WARNING : System must power-off to have the changes take effect! Moving FS01:AFUD005:SHJPME2_03162037/4dtx64.efi -> FS01:AFUD005:SHJPME2_03162017/f df.sac - [c4] Moving FS01:AFUD005:SHJPME2_03162037/aufemfix4.efi -> FS01:AFUD005:SHJPME2_0316201 ?afuefu1.sac - [c4] ****************************************************************************************** * * Please ignore this 'shell cannot read from file - device error' * Warning message due to it does not impact flashing process. * ****************************************************************************************** Routing: Delete successful. FSb3v

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