SuperServer 5019A-FTN4 - Server Supermicro - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	1U Rackmount Server
Brand	Supermicro
Model	SuperServer 5019A-FTN4
Motherboard	A2SDi-8C-HLN4F
Chassis	505-203B
Processor	Intel Atom C3758 (8 cores, FCBGA1310)
Memory Support	Up to 128GB ECC RDIMM or 64GB ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR4, 4 DIMM slots
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe 3.0 x4, 1 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2
Hard Drive Support	Up to 2x 3.5" or 4x 2.5" fixed HDDs
Networking	4x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 1x Dedicated IPMI LAN
Power Supply	200W AC-DC module with PFC (PWS-203-1H)
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Dimensions (W x H x D)	17.2 x 1.7 x 9.8 in (437 x 43 x 249 mm)
Cooling	Up to 3x 4028mm 13K RPM 4-pin PWM fans (third optional)
Front I/O	2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 Type A, VGA, COM header
Back I/O	4x LAN, 1x IPMI LAN, 2x USB 2.0, VGA
BIOS	AMI UEFI BIOS
Management	IPMI 2.0, SuperDoctor 5
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Safety Compliance	CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, CE
Battery Type	CR2032 lithium coin cell
Warranty	Standard Supermicro warranty (see support)

Frequently Asked Questions - SuperServer 5019A-FTN4 Supermicro

How do I install memory modules in the SuperServer 5019A-FTN4?

First power down and unplug the system. Remove the top cover. Insert DIMMs in order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMA2, DIMMB2. Push the release tabs outward, align the key, and press down firmly until the module snaps into place. Use same type and speed for balanced performance.

What is the maximum memory capacity?

The motherboard supports up to 128GB of ECC RDIMM or 64GB of ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory across four DIMM slots.

How do I clear the CMOS?

Power down and unplug the system. Remove the chassis cover and the onboard battery. Short the CMOS clear pads (JBT1) with a metal object for at least four seconds. Replace the battery, cover, and reconnect power.

What type of hard drives can be installed?

The chassis supports up to two 3.5" or four 2.5" fixed hard drives. SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) connections are provided by the SoC controller.

How do I replace a failed system fan?

Power down and unplug the system. Remove the top cover. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard, remove the old fan, and insert a new identical 4028mm 13K RPM 4-pin PWM fan. Reconnect the cable, replace the cover, and power on.

Can I use the server with a single power supply?

Yes, the SC505 chassis comes with a single 200W AC-DC power supply. It is not redundant; if it fails, the system shuts down and you must replace the module.

How do I install an expansion card?

Install hard drives first. Power down, remove cover, and remove the expansion card clip and slot cover. Insert the card into the riser card, then seat the riser into the motherboard slot. Secure with clip and screws.

What is the purpose of the UID button?

The Unit Identifier (UID) button on the front panel lights a blue LED to help locate the server in a rack. It can also be activated via IPMI remotely.

How do I update the BIOS?

Download the latest BIOS from Supermicro's website and copy the 'Super.ROM' file to a USB flash drive. Insert it, power on, and press + to enter recovery mode. Follow on-screen instructions to flash.

What operating systems are supported?

The server supports various operating systems including Windows Server and Linux distributions. Refer to Supermicro's website for the latest compatibility list.

USER MANUAL SuperServer 5019A-FTN4 Supermicro

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USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

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Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: October 23, 2017

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5019A-FTN4. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Please refer to the 5019A-FTN4 server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors, and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).

Notes

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

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

If you have any questions, 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.

Warnings

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

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

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

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

Control Panel 10

Front Features....11

1.5 Motherboard Layout....12

Quick Reference Table....13

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2.1 Overview....15
2.2 Preparing for Setup....15

Choosing a Setup Location....15
Rack Precautions....15
Server Precautions....16
Rack Mounting Considerations....16

Ambient Operating Temperature....16
Airflow 16
Mechanical Loading....17
Circuit Overloading....17
Reliable Ground....17

2.3 Installing the System into a Rack....18

Installing the Chassis into a Rack....18

Chapter 3 Component Installation and Maintenance

3.1 Removing Power....19
3.2 Accessing the System....19
3.3 Motherboard Components....21

Installing Memory 21

Memory Support....21

DIMM Installation....22

DIMM Removal....22

Motherboard Battery 23

3.4 Chassis Components....24

Hard Drives ....24

Installing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives....25

Installing 2.5" Fixed Hard Drives....26

Expansion Card....27

System Cooling....28

System Fan Failure ....28

Checking the Chassis Airflow....29

Power Supply 29

Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

4.1 Power Connections ....31

4.2 Headers and Connectors ....32

Control Panel 36

4.3 Ports 38

4.4 Jumpers....40

Explanation of Jumpers....40

4.5 LED Indicators....43

Chapter 5 Software

5.1 OS Installation....45

Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System 45

Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System 45

5.2 Driver Installation....46

5.3 SuperDoctor® 5....47

5.4 IPMI 48

Chapter 6 BIOS

6.1 Introduction....49

6.2 Main Setup....50

6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations....52

6.4 Event Logs ....75

6.5 IPMI....77

6.6 Security....79

6.7 Boot....82

6.8 Save & Exit....83

Appendix A BIOS Codes

Appendix B UEFI BIOS Recovery

Appendix C System Specifications

Appendix D Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

Appendix E Standardized Warning Statements (Traditional Chinese)

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

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San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

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Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview

This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the 5019A-FTN4. The 5019A-FTN4 is based on the A2SDi-8C-HLN4F motherboard and the 505-203B chassis.

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

Main Parts List
Description Part Number Quantity
Riser Card RSC-RR1U-E8 1
System Fans (third fan is optional) FAN-0065L4 2
Fan Holder MCP-320-81302-0B 3
I/O Shield MCP-260-00085-0B 1
Rack Mount Kit (optional) MCP-290-50404-0N 1
Single 2.5" fixed HDD Bracket MCP-220-00051-0N 2
Dual 2.5" fixed HDD Bracket* (optional) MCP-220-00044-0N 2

*Note: Required for configurations with four 2.5" HDDs.

1.2 Unpacking the System

Inspect the box that the SuperServer 5019A-FTN4 was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

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

1.3 System Features

The following table provides an overview of the main features of the 5019A-FTN4. Refer to Appendix C for additional specifications.

System Features

Motherboard

A2SDi-8C-HLN4F

Chassis

505-203B

CPU

Intel Atom processor C3758

Socket Type

FCBGA1310

Memory

Supports up to 128GB of ECC RDIMM or 64GB of ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory in four DIMM slots

Chipset

Intel Atom SoC chipset

Expansion Slots

One PCI Express 3.0 x4 slotOne M.2 PCI Express 3.0 x2 slot

Hard Drives

Up to two 3.5" or four 2.5" hard-disk drives

Power

200W Low Noise AC-DC power supply module with PFC (p/n PWS-203-1H)

Form Factor

1U rackmount

Dimensions

(WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 9.8 in. (437 x 43 x 249 mm)

1.4 Server Chassis Features

Control Panel

The switches and LEDs located on the control panel are described below. The control panel is located next to the left handle of the chassis. See Chapter 4 for details on the control panel connections.

Figure 1-1. Control Panel View

Control Panel Features
Item Feature Description
1 Power Button		The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but maintains standby power. To perform maintenance tasks, you must also unplug the system before servicing.
2 Reset Button	The reset button is used to reboot the system.
3 Power LED		Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
4 HDD LED Indicates hard drive activity when flashing.
5	NIC1 LED	Indicates network activity on LAN port 1 when flashing.
6	NIC2 LED	Indicates network activity on LAN port 2 when flashing.
7 Information LED		Indicates one of multiple conditions. Refer to the following table for more information.

Information LED
Status Description
Continuously on and red	An overheat condition has occurred (possibly caused by cable congestion).
Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure.	Check for an inoperative fan.
Blinking red (0.25Hz) Power supply failure.
Solid blue	Local UID is active. Use this function to identify the server in a rack mount environment.
Blinking blue	Remote UID is active. Use this function to identify the server from a remote location.

Front Features

The 505-203B is a 1U chassis. See the illustration below for the features included on the front of the chassis.

Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View

Front Chassis Features
Item Feature	Description
1 Control Panel	Front control panel with LEDs and buttons (see preceding page)
2 I/O Front Panel	Front I/O ports (see Section 4.3)
3 PCI-E Expansion	Slot Slot for PCI-E expansion card
4 Expansion Card	Clip Clip for cover of PCI-E expansion slot
5 Rack Ear Brackets	Secures the server chassis to the rack

1.5 Motherboard Layout

Below is a layout of the A2SDi-8C-HLN4F with jumper, connector, and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information, and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 4.

Figure 1-3. Motherboard Layout
Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

Quick Reference Table
Jumper Description Default Setting

JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disable)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 LAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1	Watch Dog	Pins 1-2 (Reset)

LED Description Status

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

Connector Description

BT1	Onboard Battery
COM1	COM Header
FAN1 ~ FAN3, FANA	System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan)
IPMI LAN	Dedicated IPMI LAN Port
I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3	Intel SATA 3.0 Ports (I-SATA0 supports SuperDOM)
JD1	Speaker Header
JF1	Front Control Panel Header
JGP1	General Purpose I/O Header
JL1	Chassis Intrusion Header
JMD1	M.2 PCI-E 3.0 x2 / I-SATA Slot (Not available on -2C model)
JPH1	4-pin Power Connector for HDD use (to provide power from the motherboard to onboard HDD devices)
JPI^2C1	Power Supply SMBbus I^2C Header
JPV1	4-pin DC Power Connector (to provide alternative power for special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use)
JPW1	24-pin ATX Power Connector
JRT3	Thermal Diode 1 Header
JRT4	Thermal Diode 2 Header
JSAS1	I-SATA Ports 4-7
JSAS2	I-SATA Ports 8-11 (Not available on -2C/-4C models)
JSD1	SATA DOM Power Connector
JSMB1	SMBus Header
JTGLED1	LAN3/LAN4 Front Activity LED
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
LAN1 ~ LAN4	Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
SLOT7 CPU PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot

Connector Description

SRW1, SRW2 M.2 Holding Screws

UID Unit ID Button

USB0/1 Back panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports

USB2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Header

USB4 Front Accessible USB 3.0 Type A Port

VGA VGA Port

graph TD
    A["AST2400"] -->|VGA| B["PCIe 3.0 x4"]
    A -->|RTL8211F| C["DDR4 (CHA)"]
    A -->|GIGALAN| D["RJ45"]
    A -->|COM1 HEADER| E["TPM1.2 Header"]
    A -->|TPM1.2 Header| F["SVID"]
    A --> G["VR13"]
    A --> H["DDR4 (CHB)"]
    A --> I["SGMII"]
    A --> J["MARVEL 88E1543"]
    A --> K["CPLD LCMXO2"]
    A --> L["GPIO Expander"]
    A --> M["PCIe 3.0 x2"]
    A --> N["SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    A --> O["SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    A --> P["SATA-III 6Gb/s"]
    A --> Q["mini-SAS CONNX2 8 X SATA-III"]
    A --> R["USB3.0 5Gbps USB2.0 480Mbps"]
    A --> S["USB2.0 480Mbps"]
    A --> T["PCIE SLOT X4"]
    A --> U["M.2 2280/2242 SATA/PCIE SSD"]
    A --> V["4 X SATA-III PORT"]
    A --> W["1 X USB3.0 Type-A"]
    A --> X["2 X USB2.0 Rear"]
    A --> Y["2 X USB 2.0 Front"]
    A --> Z["Intel FCBGA1310"]
    Z --> AA["SVID"]
    Z --> AB["DDR4 (CHA)"]
    Z --> AC["DDR4 (CHB)"]
    Z --> AD["SGMII"]
    Z --> AE["CPLD LCMXO2"]
    Z --> AF["GPIO Expander"]

Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram

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

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2.1 Overview

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

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

2.2 Preparing for Setup

The box in which the system was shipped includes the screws needed to install the server into a rack. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation.

Choosing a Setup Location

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

Rack Precautions

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

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

Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix D.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
• Install the heaviest server components at the bottom of the rack first. Subsequent components should be installed in decreasing order of weight with the lightest component at the top.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
• Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
• When not servicing, always keep the front door of the rack and all covers and panels closed to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

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

Airflow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

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

Reliable Ground

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

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

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

Mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull the system from a rack only.

2.3 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 505-203B chassis into a rack unit. Due to the variety of rack units on the market, the assembly procedure might differ slightly. Also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

The system can be directly installed into a rack using screws.

1. Gather the four mounting screws shipped with the system.

2. Align the mounting holes of the chassis with the through-holes of the rack.

3. Insert the mounting screws into the through-holes in the front of the chassis, and tighten the screws until the chassis is secured to the rack.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical lifting or mounting bracket assembly with a magnified inset showing internal components (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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

Chapter 3

Component Installation and Maintenance

This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and part numbers given.

Remove power from the system and remove the top cover before installing or replacing components. Refer to Section 3.1 and Section 3.2.

3.1 Removing Power

Use the following procedure to verify that power has been removed from the system. This step is required when removing or installing non hot-swap components or when replacing a non-redundant power supply.

1. Use the operating system to power down the system.
2. After the system has fully shut down, disconnect the AC power cord(s) from the power strip or outlet. (If your system has more than one power supply, remove the AC power cords from all power supply modules.)
3. Disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply module(s).

3.2 Accessing the System

The 505-203B features a removable top cover, which allows easy access to the inside of the chassis.

Removing the Top Cover

1. Remove power from the system as described in Section 3.1.
2. Remove the screws securing the cover to the chassis (two on each side, one on the rear).
3. Lift the cover off the chassis.

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

Technical line drawing of a server rack with internal components and directional arrows indicating assembly (no text or symbols)

Figure 3-1. Removing the Chassis Cover

3.3 Motherboard Components

Installing Memory

Memory Support

The A2SDi-8C-HLN4F supports up to 128GB of ECC RDIMM or 64GB of ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory in four DIMM slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

Recommended Population (Balanced)
DIMMA1 DIM	MMB1 DIMMA	2 DIMMB2 Total	System Memory
4GB 4GB	8GB
4GB 4GB	4GB 4GB 16GB
8GB 8GB	16GB
8GB 8GB	8GB 8GB 32GB
16GB	16GB			32GB
16GB	16GB 16GB	16GB		64GB
32GB	32GB			64GB
32GB	32GB 32GB	32GB		128GB
64GB	64GB			128GB

Unbuffered DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC DIMM Memory
DIMMs per channel	DIMMs per channel	DIMM Type POR Speed MT/s		Memory Population Sequence
1 1 Unbuffered		DDR4 DIMM	1866, 2133, 2400 A1, A2 (2 DIMMs)
2 2 Unbuffered		DDR4 DIMM	1866, 2133, 2400 A1, B1, A2, B2 (4 DIMMs)

DIMM Installation

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Insert DIMM modules in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMA2, DIMMB2. For the system to work properly, use 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. Seat the module firmly into the slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the module until it snaps into place.
6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot.

DIMM Removal

Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard.

Technical illustration of a mechanical component with a highlighted section and label 'Notches' (no readable text or symbols beyond label)

Figure 3-3. Installing DIMMs

Note: Visit the product page on the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory support (www.supermicro.com).

Motherboard Battery

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

Replacing the Battery

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Using a tool such as a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards. Once unlocked, the battery pops out from the holder.
2. Remove the battery.
3. To insert a new battery, slide one edge under the lip of the holder with the positive (+) side facing up. Then, push the other side down until the clamp snaps over it.

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

Figure 3-4. Installing the Onboard Battery

Note: Handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way. A damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

3.4 Chassis Components

Hard Drives

The chassis supports up to two 3.5" or four 2.5" HDDs, and one PCI-E expansion card. The following configurations are supported:

• One 3.5" HDD and a low-profile PCI-E expansion card.
- Two 3.5" HDDs and no expansion card.
- Two 2.5" HDDs and a full-height, half-length PCI-E expansion card.

- Four 2.5" HDDs and no expansion card. (Requires dual 2.5" fixed HDD bracket. Refer to the parts list table in Section 1.1.)

Installing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives

You can install one 3.5" HDD and a PCI-E expansion card, or you can install two 3.5" HDDs and no expansion card.

Installing 3.5" Hard Drives

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Place the hard drives into the chassis as illustrated in Figure 3-5 or Figure 3-6. Orient the drives with the cable connections facing the rear of the chassis.
2. Secure the drives to the chassis floor by inserting the screws upward through the underside of the chassis.
3. Connect the drive wiring.
4. Reinstall the chassis cover and restore power to the server.

Technical line drawing of a server rack with internal components and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

Figure 3-5. One 3.5" HDD and One Low-Profile Expansion Card

Figure 3-6. Two 3.5" HDDs and No Expansion Card

Installing 2.5" Fixed Hard Drives

You can install between one and four 2.5" HDDs in various configurations. If two or fewer 2.5" HDDs are installed, you can also add a full-height, half-length PCI-E expansion card.

If you want to install four 2.5" HDDs, two dual 2.5" fixed HDD brackets are required. Refer to the parts list table in Section 1.1.

Installing 2.5" Hard Drives

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Install the hard drives into the hard drive brackets and secure them with the screws provided.

2. Place the hard drives and brackets into the chassis as illustrated in Figure 3-7 or Figure 3-8. Orient two or more drives with the cable connections facing the inside of the chassis.

3. Secure the hard drive brackets to the chassis floor by inserting the screws upward through the underside of the chassis.

4. Connect the hard drive wiring.

5. Reinstall the chassis cover and restore power to the server.

Technical line drawing of a server rack with internal components and mounting hardware (no text or symbols)

Figure 3-7. Two 3.5" HDDs and One Full-Height, Half-Length Expansion Card

Figure 3-8. Four 2.5" HDDs in Two Brackets, No Expansion Card

Expansion Card

The chassis supports one PCI-E expansion card installed with one 3.5" or two 2.5" HDDs. Refer to the supported configurations list in Section 3.4.

Only install expansion cards after the HDDs are installed.

Installing an Expansion Card

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Locate the expansion card clip on the front of the chassis. Remove the screws holding the expansion card clip and the shield that covers the PCI-E slot opening in the chassis.
2. Remove the expansion card clip and the PCI-E slot cover from the chassis.
3. Outside the chassis, insert the expansion card into the riser card.
4. Insert the riser card into the expansion slot on the motherboard while aligning the PCI-E slot bracket of the expansion card into the open PCI-E slot in the chassis.

Figure 3-9. Expansion Card and Riser Card

1. Replace the expansion card clip and screw it onto the chassis to hold the expansion card in place.
2. Reinstall the chassis cover and restore power to the server.

System Cooling

Up to three fans provide cooling for the system (third fan is optional). The chassis top cover must be installed properly and form a tight seal so that the cooling air can circulate properly through the chassis.

System Fan Failure

Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. Replace any failed fan with the same type and model.

Replacing Fans

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Disconnect the fan power cable from the motherboard and remove the broken fan.
2. Replace the failed fan with an identical 4028mm 13K RPM 4-PIN PWM fan (available from Supermicro).

3. Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously removed. An audible click indicates that the fan is fully installed.

4. Reconnect the fan cables to the motherboard.

5. Reinstall the chassis cover and restore power to the server.

Figure 3-10. Installing System Fans

Checking the Chassis Airflow

• Verify that no objects or wires are obstructing airflow into or out of the server.
• Only use recommended server parts.
• The control panel LED indicates if a fan has failed. Refer to Section 1.4.

Power Supply

The SC505 chassis includes a single 200W power supply module. The power supply module has an auto-switching capability that enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage.

If the power supply module fails, the system shuts down and you must replace the module. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro.

Replacing the Power Supply

Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 (even if the server is offline) and removing the cover as described in Section 3.2.

1. Disconnect all wires from the power supply.
2. Remove the four mounting screws that hold the power supply in the chassis. There are two rear mounting screws and two underside mounting screws.
3. Remove the power supply from the chassis.
4. Align the mounting through-holes on the new power supply with the mounting holes in the chassis. Reattach the power supply to the chassis using the four mounting screws.
5. Reconnect all wires to the power supply, replace the cover, and restore power to the server.

Figure 3-11. Replacing the Power Supply

Chapter 4

Motherboard Connections

This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A motherboard layout indicating component locations can be found in Chapter 1.

Review the Safety Precautions in Appendix D before installing or removing components.

4.1 Power Connections

Three power connections on the A2SDi-8C-HLN4F must be connected to the power supply. The wiring is included with the power supply.

Main ATX Power, 4-pin HDD Power, 4-pin DC Power

The primary power connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. JPH1 is a 4-pin power connector for HDD devices. JPV1 is a 4-pin DC power connector. Refer to the following page for connector details and locations.

Important: To provide adequate power to the motherboard, connect the 24-pin and the 4-pin power connectors to the power supply. Failure to do so may void the manufacturer's warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

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

Required Connection

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

JPH1

+12V 4-pin Power Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1-2	Ground
3-4	+12V

JPV1

4.2 Headers and Connectors

Fan Headers

There are four 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via IPMI. When using Thermal Management setting, use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 Ground (Black)

2 +12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Speaker

JD1 is the speaker header. Connect the cable of the external speaker to pins 1-4. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Speaker ConnectorPin Definitions

Pin Setting Definition

Pins 1-4 Speaker

General Purpose I/O Header

JGP1 is a general purpose input/ouput header via Intel PCH. Refer the table below for pin definitions.

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

TPM/Port 80 Header

The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Refer the table below for pin definitions. The following document provides information about the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.

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

Disk-On-Module Power Connector

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

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

Chassis Intrusion

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

Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions

Pins Definition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

Power SMB (I²C) Header

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

Power SMB Header Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1	Clock
2	Data
3	Power Failure
4	Ground
5	No Connection

System Management Bus Header

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

SMBus HeaderPin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 Data

2 Ground

3 Clock

4 No Connection

LAN Port Activity LED Headers

JTGLED1 is the activity header for LAN1 and LAN2. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

LAN Activity LED Pin Definitions
Pins Definition
1 3V3	Stby
2 LAN3_ACT_N
3 3V3	Stby
4 LAN4_ACT_N

Thermal Diode Headers

JRT3 is the thermal diode 1 header, and JRT4 is the thermal diode 2 header. They are thermal sensor headers that provide additional system temperature monitoring. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.

Thermal Diode 1Pin Definitions

Pins Definition

1 TD1 P

2 TD1 N

Thermal Diode 2Pin Definitions

Pins Definition

1 TD1 P

2 TD1 N

SATA Ports

The A2SDi-8C-HLN4F has twelve SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel Atom SoC chipset. I-SATA0 has built-in power pins to support Supermicro's SATA DOM (Disk On Module) solutions. I-SATA ports 4-11 are available via miniSAS. JMD1 is an M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X2 slot that is MUX with I-SATA.

Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator

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

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

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

UID LEDPin Definitions

Color Status

Blue: On Unit Identified

Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various control panel connections. Refer to the figure below for the pin locations and definitions of the control panel buttons and LED indicators.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single cable to simplify this connection. Verify that the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the motherboard. The other end connects to the control panel PCB board.

Figure 4-1. JF1: Control Panel Pins

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Power LEDPin Definitions (JF1)

Pins Definition

15 3.3V

16 PWR LED

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

HDD LEDPin Definitions (JF1)

Pins Definition

13 3.3V Stdby

14 HDD Active

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Reset ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)

Pins Definition

3 Reset

4 Ground

Power Button

The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button with a setting in the BIOS (see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

Power ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)

Pins Definition

1 Signal

2 Ground

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status
Pin# Definition
Off Normal
On Overheat
Flashing Fan Fail

OH/Fan Fail LEDPin Definitions (JF1)

Pins Definition

7 Vcc/Blue UID LED

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.

LAN1/LAN2 LEDPin Definitions (JF1)

Pins Definition

9/11 3.3V Stby

10/12 N/C2/NIC1 Active LED

4.3 Ports

Figure 4-2. I/O Ports

# Description # Description
1 Dedicated IPMI LAN 5 LAN4 Port
2 USB1 Port (USB2.0) 6 LAN1 Port
3 USB0 Port (USB2.0) 7 LAN2 Port
4 LAN3 Port 8 VGA Port

LAN Ports

Two 10G Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB0/1 ports on the back panel. Refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.

LAN PortPin Definition
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 TDR0- 5 TDR2-
2 TDR0+ 6 TDR2+
3 TDR1- 7 TDR3-
4 TDR1+ 8 TDR3+

VGA Port

A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN ports 2 and 4 on the I/O panel. Refer to the motherboard layout diagram in Section 1.5.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

There are two USB ports (USB0/1) on the I/O panel. The motherboard also has one front access USB 2.0 header (USB2/3) and one USB 3.0 Type A header (USB4). The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).

Type A USB (3.0) Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1 VBUS
2 D-
3 D+
4 Ground
5 StdA	SSRX-
6 StdA	SSRX+
7 GND	DRAIN
8 StdA	SSTX-
9 StdA	SSTX+

Front Panel USB 2.0Header Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 +5V	2 +5V
3 USB_PN2	4 USB_PN3
5 USB_PP2	6 USB_PP3
7 Ground	8 Ground
9 Key	10 Ground

COM Header

There is one COM header (COM1) on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard layout diagram in Section 1.5.

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

4.4 Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Refer to the motherboard layout diagram in Section 1.5 for jumper locations.

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

CMOS Clear

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

To Clear CMOS

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

Notes: Clearing CMOS also clears all passwords. Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

JBT1 contact pads

Watch Dog

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.

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

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable the connection. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

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

ME Manufacturing Mode

Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in manufacturing mode. This allows the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Normal.

Manufacturing ModeJumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2 Normal
Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

BIOS Recovery

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

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

SMBus to PCI Slots

Jumpers JI ^2 C1 and JI ^2 C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I ^2 C) to the PCI-E/PCI slots. Both jumpers must use the same setting. (JI ^2 C1 controls the clock and JI ^2 C2 controls the data). The default setting is Disabled.

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

LAN Enable/Disable

Use jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the four LAN ports.

LAN Port Enable/DisableJumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

BIOS Recovery

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

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

4.5 LED Indicators

LAN LEDs

Four LAN ports (LAN 1 \~ LAN 4) are located on the I/O panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information.

LAN LED(Connection Speed Indicator)
LED Color Definition
Off 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Amber 1 Gb/s

IPMI LAN LEDs

In addition to LAN1 \~ LAN4, an IPMI LAN is also located on the I/O panel. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. Refer to the table below for more information.

IPMI LAN

Activity LEDLink LED

IPMI LAN LEDs
Color/State Definition
Link (left)	Green: Solid	100 Mbps
	Amber: Solid	1Gbps
Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active

BMC Heartbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDM1 on the motherboard. When LEDM1 is blinking, the BMC is functioning normally. Refer to the table below for more information.

BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Green:Blinking	BMC Normal

Onboard Power LED

The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. Refer to the table below for more information.

Onboard Power LED Indicator
LED Color Definition
Off	System Off(power cable not connected)
Green System	On
Blinking	SystemSuspended

Chapter 5

Software

After the hardware has been installed, install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings, and install the drivers. Necessary drivers and utilities can be found at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver.

5.1 OS Installation

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

Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System

1. Insert Microsoft's Windows Setup DVD into the DVD drive. The system boots from the DVD.
2. Insert the USB stick containing Windows drivers to a USB port on the system.
   Note: For legacy operating systems, slipstream the drivers.
3. Select the partition on the drive on which to install Windows.
4. Browse the USB folder for the proper driver files.
5. Choose the RAID driver indicated in the Windows OS Setup screen, then choose the drive on which you want to install it.
6. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation.
7. After installation is complete, the system automatically reboots.

Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System

1. Insert Microsoft's Windows Setup DVD into the DVD drive. The system boots from the DVD.
2. Continue the installation. The Windows OS Setup screen displays.
3. On the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup automatically loads all device files and then continues the installation.
4. After installation is complete, the system automatically reboots.

5.2 Driver Installation

The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

After accessing the FTP site, navigate to the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains. (You can 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. The dialog shown in Figure 5-1 displays.

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

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

Figure 5-1. Driver & Tool Installation Screen

Note: Click the icon of a hand writing on paper to view the readme file for each item. Click the computer icon to install each item one at a time from the top item to the bottom item. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before installing the next item. The Browse CD button allows you to view the entire contents of the disc.

5.3 SuperDoctor® 5

Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, and 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 via SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SuperDoctor 5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.

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

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

5.4 IPMI

The A2SDi-8C-HLN4F supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring, and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI.

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

Chapter 6

BIOS

6.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the 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.

6.2 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 items will be displayed:

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 A2SDi-8C-HLN4F

BIOS Version

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

Build Date

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

CPLD Version

This item displays the Complex Programmable Logic Device version.

Memory Information

Total Memory

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

6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items.

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

▶Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

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

Bootup NumLock State

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

Wait For "F1" If Error

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

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

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

Power Button Function

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

Restore on AC Power Loss

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

▶CPU Configuration

The following CPU information will display:

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

EIST (GV3)

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

BIOS Request Frequency

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

Turbo

Select Enable for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disable and Enable.

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

TM1

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

TM2 Mode

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

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

Dynamic Self Refresh

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

CPU C State

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

Package C State limit

Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are No Pkg C-State, C1, and C3.

*The feature above is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

Max Core C-State

Use this feature to select the CPU C-state. The options are C1 and C6.

*The feature above is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Select Enable to enable "Enhanced Halt State" support, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by minimizing the CPU's clock cycles and voltage use during a Halt State. The options are Disable and Enable.

*The feature above is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

Monitor/Mwait

Select Enable to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor instructions monitors a region of memory for writes, and MWait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored region begins to write. The options are Disable and Enable.

*The feature above is not available when CPU C State is disabled.

L1 Prefetcher

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

L2 Prefetcher

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

ACPI 3.0 T-States

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

Max CPUID Value Limit

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

Execute Disable Bit

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

Virtualization Technology

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

Extended APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)

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

AES-NI

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

Lock PACKAGE\_RAPL\_LIMIT

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

PL1 Time Window

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

PL1 Power Level

Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) power limit 1 in Watts. The default setting is 25. Use the "+" or "-" keys to define the setting.

PL2 Power Level

Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) power limit 2 in Watts. The default setting is 29. Use the "+" or "-" keys to define the setting.

Active Processor Cores

Use this feature to set the number of processor cores that will be activated for each CPU. Select 0 to activate all processor cores.

▶Chipset Configuration

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

▶North Bridge Configuration

North Bridge Configuration

Memory Information

• MRC Version
• Total Memory
  • Memory Frequency

VT-d

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

Interrupt Remapping

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

▶NonVolatile Memory Setup

Method

Use this feature to select how data will be saved after power loss. The options are Disabled and NVDIMM.

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

SoC Pwr Loss Support

Use this feature to enable the internal detection of an Asynchronous DRAM Refresh (ADR) entry instead of a CPLD. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Cache Flushing

Use this feature to select the amount of cache that should be flushed. The options are MemCtrlr only and L1, L2 and MemCtrlr.

ADR State Source

Use this feature to select whether the ADR State source is internal or external. The options are external and internal.

▶Internal Pwr Loss Event Setup

SoC Pwr Loss Support

The feature is always Disabled.

PMC Reset

Enable this feature to receive a notification when there is a global reset because of an SMBus slave power down. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Button Override

When this feature is set to Enabled, it sends a notification when there is a power button override. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ME Pwr Button Override

When this feature is set to Enabled, it sends a notification when ME initiates the Power Button Override. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ME WDT

When this feature is Enabled, it sends a notification when the ME watchdog timer expires. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ME Reset

When this feature is set to Enabled, it sends a notification when ME initiates a global reset. The options are Disable and Enable.

PMC WDT

When this feature is Enabled, it sends a notification when the PMC watchdog timer expires. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ME Uncorr Error

When this feature is set to Enabled, it sends a notification when there is an uncorrectable ME error. The options are Disable and Enable.

SYS\_PWROK

This feature sends a notification when there is a system power failure. SYS_PWROK informs the PCH that power to system components is stable. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PMC Parity Error

Set this feature to Enabled to receive PMC parity error notifications. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Return Power

Set this feature to Enabled for the system to power up within four seconds after an ADR entry. The options are Disable and Enable.

Interleaving

Set this feature to Enabled for NVDIMM interleaving support. Interleaving is a technique that increases memory speed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Restore

When this feature is set to Enabled, data is restored to NVDIMM after a system power-up. The options are Disable and Enabled.

Erase & ARM

Select Enabled to enable erasing and arming of NVDIMM after data recovery. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

NVDIMM Battery

Inactive - charging

LAB Start Location [Fixed LAB]

LAB [0]

Size(MB) [1024]

*The feature above is not available when the Method feature is disabled.

Test NonVol Mode:

Use this feature to force a nonvolatile memory flow. The options are Disable, ADR recovery, ADR-C2F save, and ADR-C2F restore.

Fast Boot

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

Command Address Parity

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

Memory Frequency

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

MMIO Size / BMBOUND Base

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

TCL Performance

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

Memory Preservation

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

Patrol Scrub Enable

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

Patrol Scrub Period

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

Demand Scrub Enable

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

Write Data Early Enable

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

Select Refresh Rate

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

CKE Power Down

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

Memory Thermal Throttling

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

*If the feature above is set to Auto or Enabled, CLTT Mode and MEMTRIP are available to configure:

CLTT Mode

Use this feature to select the Closed Loop Thermal Throttling mode. The options are Normal and Passthru.

MEMTRIP

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

Scrambler

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

Slow Power Down Exit

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

▶ South Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Configuration

• USB Module Version
• USB Controllers
• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

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

XHCI Hand-Off

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

Port 60/64 Emulation

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

*The following items are displayed if they are detected by the system:

Flexible I/O Selection

[Mini SAS/SATA (3:0)]

[PCIe x2/Mini SAS/SATA (1.0)]

[PCIe x4/SATA (3.0)]

[PCIe x4/MiniSAS]

▶IQAT Configuration

IQAT

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

Set 64B MRR/MPL

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

▶ SATA Configuration

▶ SATA0

SATA 0 Enable controller

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

SATA 0 LPM (Link Power Management)

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

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, SATA 0 ALPM is available to configure:

SATA 0 ALPM

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

SATA 0 SGPIO/LED

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

This following information is displayed for each SATA drive entry:

• Device Information
- Device Size

Enable/disable port

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

Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled for hot plug support, allowing for a SATA disk drive to be replaced without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Spin up

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

▶SATA1

SATA 1 Enable controller

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

SATA 1 LPM (Link Power Management)

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

*If the feature above is set to Enabled, SATA 1 ALPM is available to configure:

SATA 1 ALPM

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

SATA 1 SGPIO/LED

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

▶I-SATA0 \~ I-SATA3, I-SATA (M.2)

This following information is displayed for each SATA drive entry:

• Device Information
- Device Size

Enable/disable port

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

Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled for hot plug support, allowing for a SATA disk drive to be replaced without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Spin up

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

▶Intel Server Platform Services

This feature displays the following ME information:

• General ME Configuration
  • Operational Firmware Version

• ME Firmware Type
  • Backup Firmware Version
  • Recovery Firmware Version
  • ME Firmware Features
  • ME Firmware Status #1
  • ME Firmware Status #2

• Current State

• Error Code

▶PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

The following PCI information will be displayed:

• 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 Enabled and Disabled.

SR-IOV Support (Available if the system supports Single-Root Virtualization)

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

Maximum Payload

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

Maximum Read Request

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

ASPM Support

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

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

ARI Forwarding

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

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM

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

M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X2 OPROM

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

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

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

Onboard Video Option ROM

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

Network Stack

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

*If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the following items will display:

Ipv4 PXE Support

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

Ipv6 PXE Support

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

PXE Boot Wait Time

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

Media Detect Count

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

▶Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip AST2400

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration

COM1

Serial Port 1

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

Device Settings

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

Note: This item is hidden when Serial Port 1 is set to Disabled.

Serial Port 1 Change Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

▶ Serial Port Console Redirection

COM 1 Console Redirection

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

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

▶COM1 Console Redirection Settings

COM1 Terminal Type

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

COM1 Bits Per second

Use this item to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

COM1 Data Bits

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

COM1 Parity

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

COM1 Stop Bits

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

COM1 Flow Control

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

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

COM1 Recorder Mode

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

COM1 Resolution 100x31

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

COM1 Putty KeyPad

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

SOL

SOL Console Redirection

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

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

▶SOL Console Redirection Settings

Use 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.

SOL Bits Per second

Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

SOL Data Bits

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

SOL Parity

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

SOL Stop Bits

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

SOL Flow Control

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

SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

SOL Recorder Mode

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

SOL Resolution 100x31

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

SOL Putty KeyPad

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

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

The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.

EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection

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

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

▶EMS Console Redirection Settings

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

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

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

Terminal Type

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

Bits Per Second

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

Flow Control

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

Data Bits

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

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.

▶ ACPI Settings

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

ACPI Settings

WHEA Support

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

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

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

Security Device Support

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

TPM State

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

Pending operation

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

Note: Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.

Device Select

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

Current Status Information

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

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

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

TPM20 Device Found

Vendor: IFX

Firmware Version: 5.51

Configuration

Security Device Support

If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please 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 item "Security Device Support" is set to Enable, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

SHA-1 PCR Bank

Use this item to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SHA256 PCR Bank

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

Pending operation

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

Platform Hierarchy

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

Storage Hierarchy

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

Endorsement Hierarchy

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

TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version

Use this feature to specify the TPM UEFI spec version. TCG 1.2 has support for Windows® 2012, Windows 8, and Windows 10. TCG 2 has support for Windows 10 or later. The options are TCG_1_2 and TCG_2.

Physical Presence Spec Version

Use this feature to select the PPI spec version. The options are 1.2 and 1.3.

Device Select

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

▶iSCSI Configuration

iSCSI Initiator Name

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

▶ Add an Attempt
▶ Delete Attempts
▶ Change Attempt Order

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:F9:15:2A

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:F9:15:2B

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:F9:15:2C

Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE - 0C:C4:7A:F9:15:2D

These items display the following information :

▶NIC Configuration

Link Speed

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

Wake On LAN

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

Blink LEDs

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

UEFI Driver

This item displays the UEFI driver version.

Adapter PBA

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

Device Name

This item displays the adapter device name.

Chip Type

This item displays the network adapter chipset name.

PCI Device ID

This item displays the device ID number.

PCI Address

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

Link Status

This item displays the connection status.

MAC Address

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

Virtual MAC Address

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

6.4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Enabling/Disabling Options

PCIe ELog Support

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

Memory ELog Support

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

SMBIOS Event Log

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

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

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

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

DATE/TIME/ERROR CODE/SEVERITY

6.5 IPMI

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

BMC Firmware Revision

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

IPMI Status

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

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

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

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

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

When SEL is Full

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

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

▶BMC Network Configuration

The following items will be displayed:

IPMI LAN Selection

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

IPMI Network Link Status

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

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

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

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

Configuration Address Source

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

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

Station IP Address

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

Station MAC Address

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

Gateway IP Address

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

VLAN

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

IPMI Function Support

Use this feature to enable IPMI 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 is also invalid when IPMI Function Support is disabled.

The general BMC function and motherboard health monitor such as fan control are still functioning even when this option is disabled.

6.6 Security

This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings.

Password Check

Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

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

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

User Password

Use this feature to set a user password.

▶ Secure Boot

Platform Mode - Setup

Secure Boot - Not Active

Vendor Keys - Not Active

Enable Secure Boot

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

Secure Boot Mode

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

*If Secure Boot Mode is set to Customized, Key Management features will be available for configuration:

▶ Reset to Setup Mode

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

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

▶Key Management

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

Provision Factory Defaults

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

Install Factory Default Keys

Select Yes to install the default settings for all keys. The options are Yes and No.

▶Enroll Efi Image

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

▶ Save All Secure Boot Variables

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

▶ Platform Key (PK)

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

Set New

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

▶Key Exchange Key (KEK)

Set New

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

Append

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

▶ Authorized Signatures

Set New

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

Append

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

▶Forbidden Signatures

Set New

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

Append

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

▶ Authorized TimeStamps

Set New

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

Append

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

▶OsRecovery Signature

This item uploads and installs an OSRecovery Signature. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are:

1) Public Key Certificate

a. EFI Signature List
b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded)
c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin)
d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin)

2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable

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

6.7 Boot

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

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

• UEFI Boot Option #1
• UEFI Boot Option #2
• UEFI Boot Option #3
• UEFI Boot Option #4
• UEFI Boot Option #5
• UEFI Boot Option #6
• UEFI Boot Option #7
• UEFI Boot Option #8
• UEFI Boot Option #9

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

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

▶UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

This feature is displayed when a storage media is detected.

▶UEFI Network Drive BBS Priorities

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

▶ Add New Boot Option

This feature is displayed when a storage media is detected.

▶ Delete Boot Option

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

Delete Boot Option

Select the target boot device to delete.

6.8 Save & Exit

Use this option to save, discard, or reset setting changes.

Save Options

Save Changes and Reset

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

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

Save as User Defaults

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

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

Boot Override

This feature allows the user to override the Boot Option Priorities sequence in the Boot menu and immediately boot the system with another device specified by the user. This is a one-time override.

UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbE

UEFI: PXE IP4 Intel® Ethernet Connection X553 1GbEDefault Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

Select this option to restore the system to its factory settings. Factory settings are designed for maximum system stability, not for maximum performance.

Save As User Defaults

Select this option to save the current BIOS setup as user-defined default settings. You can restore the system to user defaults at any time.

Select this option to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

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

Appendix A

BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

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

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the bootup process. Error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, consult your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

Fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The table shown below lists some common errors and their corresponding beep codes.

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 AOC-LPC80-20).

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

Appendix B

UEFI BIOS Recovery

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

B.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.

B.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block (a main BIOS image). The boot block contains critical BIOS codes, including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is first turned on, the boot block codes execute first. Once this process is completed, 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 boot crashes.

Note 2: When the BIOS boot block crashes, you will need to follow the procedures to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. (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.

B.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

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

The file system supported by UEFI is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32), 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 disc Root "\" directory of a USB device or a writable CD/DVD.

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

1. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system
2. While powering on the system, please keep pressing and simultaneously on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below) displays.

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

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

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

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.

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

1. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive.
2. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
3. After seeing the message indicating the BIOS update has completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply, clear CMOS, then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.
4. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
5. Press to load the default settings.
6. After loading the default settings, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

Appendix C

System Specifications

Processors

Intel Atom processor C3758

Note: Refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors.

Chipset

Intel Atom SoC chipset

BIOS

AMI® UEFI BIOS

Memory

Supports up to 128GB of ECC RDIMM or 64GB of ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory in 4 DIMM slots

Note: See the memory section in Chapter 3 for details and our website for updates to supported memory.

SATA Controller

SoC controller for four SATA3 (6Gbps) ports

Hard Drives

Up to two 3.5" or four 2.5" fixed internal hard-disk drives

PCI Expansion Slots

One PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot

One M.2 PCI Express 3.0 x2 slot

Motherboard

A2SDi-8C-HLN4F; ATX form factor (12 x 9.6 in. / 305 x 244 mm.)

Chassis

505-203B (1U rackmount), (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 9.8 in. (437 x 43 x 249 mm)

System Cooling

Up to three 4028mm 13K RPM 4-PIN PWM fans

Power Supply

Model: PWS-203-1H

AC Input Voltages: 100-240 VAC

Rated Input Current: 15-12A (100-127Vac) / 825-7A (200-240Vac)

Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz

Rated Output Power: 200W

Rated Output Voltages: +12V (16A), +5Vsb (2A), +5V (8A), +3.3V (8A), -12V (0.5A max.)

Operating Environment

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

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

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

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

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, EN 55032 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, AS/NZS CISPR32, VCCI 32
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe)

Perchlorate Warning

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

Appendix D

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

D.1 About Standardized Warning Statements

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

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

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

Warning Definition

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

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

Installation Instructions

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

設置手順書

Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.

サーキット・ブレーカー

Power Disconnection Warning

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

電源切断の警告

Equipment Installation

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

機器の設置

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

アクセス制限区域

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

電池の取り扱い

Redundant Power Supplies

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

冗長電源装置

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

バックプレーンの電圧

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes

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

地方および国の電気規格に準拠

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

製品の廃棄

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

ファン・ホットスワップの警告

Power Cable and AC Adapter

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

電源コードとACアダプター

Standardized Warning Statements (Traditional Chinese)

Traditional Chinese versions of warning statements are included in this appendix.

安全警告（注意這些警告標誌）

“限用物質會情濾標，聲聲暗書
Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking

設備名稱:工作站/Server 型號(型式):505-2(系列型號:SYS-5019A-FTN4)Equipment name Type designation (Type)
單元(Unit)	現物質及其化學符號Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
	鉛Lead(Pb)	汞Mercury(Hg)	錸Cadmium(Cd)	六億鉛Hexavalent chromium( Cr^16 )	多溴聯苯Polybrominated biphenyls(PBB)	多溴二苯醚Polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDE)
機器(Chassis)	○ ○	○ ○ ○
機器壓器(Chassis Fan)	-	○ ○	○ ○
銦材(Cable)	○ ○	○ ○ ○
主機板(Motherboard)	-	○ ○	○ ○
電源供應器(Power Supply)	-	○ ○	○ ○
硬礪(Hard Disk)	-	○ ○	○ ○
備考1.“超出0.1 wt%”及“超出0.01 wt%”係指現物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。Note 1.“Exceeding 0.1 wt%”and“exceeding 0.01 wt%”indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.備考2.“○”係指該項現物質之百分比含量大超出百分比含量基準值。Note 2.“○”indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.備考3.“-”係指該項現物質為排除項目。Note 3.The “-”indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.