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- Page 1 A2SDV-4C-LN8F A2SDV-8C-LN8F A2SDV-4C-LN10PF A2SDV-8C-LN10PF USER MANUAL Revision 1.0...
- Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
- Page 3 Gigabit RJ45 LAN ports, two Gigabit SFP LAN ports, expandability via either slot6 or slot7, and the reliability/dependability of a Supermicro product. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/.
- Page 4 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................13 Quick Reference Table ......................15 Motherboard Features .......................17 1.2 Processor Overview ......................20 1.3 Special Features ........................20 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................20 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................21 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................21 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............21 Environmental Temperature Control .................21 System Resource Alert......................21... - Page 6 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 2.5 Front Control Panel ......................34 2.6 Connectors .........................39 Power Connections ......................39 Headers ..........................41 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................49 How Jumpers Work ......................49 2.8 LED Indicators ........................54 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................56 Before Power On ......................56 No Power ..........................56 No Video ...........................56 System Boot Failure ......................57 Memory Errors ........................57...
- Page 7 Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................104 Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................106 Product Disposal ......................108 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix E Dual Boot Block BIOS Boot Block ......................114 BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence ..............114...
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Page 8: Checklist
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. - Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. A2SDV-4C-LN8F Motherboard Image...
- Page 10 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Figure 1-2. A2SDV-4C-LN10PF Motherboard Image...
- Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. A2SDV-8C-LN10F Motherboard Image...
- Page 12 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
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Page 13: Quick Reference
CG11 JPI2C1 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 JBT1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JWD1 JPL1 JSD1 JMD2 JIPMB1 JIPMB1 JSEL1 JTPM1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F JI2C1 REV:1.01 I-SATA0 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C2 JMD2 JMD2 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 BIOS LICENSE JPW1 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW4... - Page 14 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Figure 1-5. A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF Model Variation Table Motherboard Model Name A2SDV-4C- A2SDV-8C- A2SDV-4C-LN- A2SDV-8C- LN8F LN8F 10PF LN10PF Processor Name C3558 C3758 C3558 C3758 Number of Cores Number of Threads Cache 16MB 16MB Processor Base Frequency 2.2GHz 2.2GHz 2.2GHz 2.2GHz Intel®...
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Page 15: Quick Reference Table
Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1, JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1 SFP Port Enable/Disable (LN10PF only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL2 LAN2 SFP Port Enable/Disable (LN10PF only) - Page 16 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Connector Description JMD2 M.2 M-Key PCI-E3.0/SATA3 Slot (8C-LN8F/LN10PF SKUs Only) Power Supply SMBus I C Header JPH1 4-pin Power Connector for HDD use JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector JPV1 4-pin 12V DC Power Connector (To provide alternative power for a special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use.) JRT3 Thermal Diode 1...
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Page 17: Motherboard Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Intel® Atom SoC C3000 Series (FCBGA1310) Processor Memory • Supports up to 256GB of RDIMM or 64GB of Non-ECC/ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory in four slots. On select SKUs, 2400MHz modules can be used but will operate at a lower speed. DIMM Size •... - Page 18 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
- Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-6. Chipset Block Diagram CPLD SMBUS2 LCMXO2-1200HC AST2400 COM1 HEADER UART1 FAN X5 TACHOMETER RTL8211F RJ45 RGMII2 GIGALAN TPM Header -4C SKUs: PCIE x2 SVID VR13 HSIO[14] , PCIE X1 USB 2.0 [0] PCIE X4 SLOT 6 (OPTION) DDR4 (CHA) Intel...
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Page 20: Processor Overview
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 1.2 Processor Overview The Intel Atom C3000 series processor, with up to 8 cores at a 25W TDP on the A2SDV-LN8F/ LN10PF series, offers performance, reliability, and high intelligence. As a low-power system- on-a-chip motherboard, the A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF is optimized for a wide variety of networking workloads and applications. -
Page 21: System Health Monitoring
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. -
Page 22: Acpi Features
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. -
Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •... -
Page 24: Motherboard Installation
(3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF... -
Page 25: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 3. -
Page 26: Memory Support And Installation
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 2.3 Memory Support and Installation Note: Refer to the motherboard product page for the list of supported memory Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF motherboard supports up to 256GB of ECC RDIMM or 64GB of Non-EC/ECC UDIMM DDR4 memory in four memory slots. -
Page 27: Dimm Module Population Sequence
LN8F: LAN1-8 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 BIOS LICENSE DIMMA1 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 DIMMA2 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) -
Page 28: Dimm Installation
JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 performance, please use the memory JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F modules of the same type and speed. REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4... -
Page 29: Rear I/O Ports
(3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF... - Page 30 JGP1 4. IPMI LAN COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 31 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 32 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 33 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
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Page 34: Front Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. - Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation 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.
- Page 36 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions.
- Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V...
- Page 38 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition Ground Power Fail LED Connect an LED cable to Power Fail connections on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 to provide warnings for a power failure.
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Page 39: Connectors
(3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 JMD2 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF... - Page 40 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
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Page 41: Headers
COM1 SRW2 5. FANB CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 6. Speaker Header JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1... - Page 42 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 43 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 JMD2 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 44 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 JMD2 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 45 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 JPH1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JSFPLED1 JFPCLED1 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3...
- Page 46 SATA Ports A2SDV-8C-LN8F/LN10PF: Five SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0/1/2/3/4) are available. A2SDV-4C-LN8F: Three SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0/1/2) are available. A2SDV-4C-LN10PF: Up to three SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0/1/2) are available. I-SATA1/2 are disabled when PCI-E x2 expansion slot6 or slot7 is enabled in the BIOS setup.
- Page 47 (3.1 Gen 1) 5. JLANLED3 JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 48 Front RJ45 Link and Activity LED Header JFPCLED1 is the 1GbE RJ45 link and activity LED header. Attach a cable from this header to the Supermicro LED board (Part Number: FPB-FPE300-LED10) to display the status of the RJ45 LAN link and activity LED.
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Page 49: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. - Page 50 4. JPL3 JGP1 COM1 SRW2 5. JPL4 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 51 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 52 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG13 CG11 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
- Page 53 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
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Page 54: Led Indicators
(3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF... - Page 55 (3.1 Gen 1) JGP1 COM1 SRW2 CG11 CG13 JBT1 JWD1 SFP1 LN10PF: LAN1-2 JPL1 JIPMB1 I-SATA0 A2SDV-4C-LN8F REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JMD2 BIOS LICENSE I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 SRW4 SRW3 JLANLED1 JLANLED2 USB 4 (3.1 Gen 1) JLANLED3 JPH1 OH/FF...
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Page 56: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components. -
Page 57: System Boot Failure
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one). System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. -
Page 58: Losing The System's Setup Configuration
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 2-7 for details on recommended power supplies. 2. - Page 59 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.
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Page 60: Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. -
Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www. -
Page 62: Battery Removal And Installation
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. -
Page 63: Returning Merchandise For Service
Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products. -
Page 64: Chapter 4 Bios
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the A2SDV-LN8F/LN10PF series 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. -
Page 65: Main Setup
Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro A2SDV-4C-LN10PF BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. - Page 66 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.
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Page 67: Advanced
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure Advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings. - Page 68 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than five minutes. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer.
- Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
- Page 70 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Lock PACKAGE_RAPL_LIMIT Use this feature to lock the MSR 0x610 bit. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature above is set to Disable, the next three features will be available for configuration: PL1 Time Window Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) time window 1 in miliseconds.
- Page 72 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual VT-d Interrupt remapping Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls external interrupt requests. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
- Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS 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).
- Page 74 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA Configuration SATA0 SATA 0 Enable controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA 0 ALPM When this feature is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
- Page 76 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual SATA1 SATA 1 Enable controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA 1 ALPM When this feature is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
- Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel Server Platform Services General ME Configuration • Operational Firmware Version • ME Firmware Type • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Features • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 •...
- Page 78 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the next four features will be available for configuration: Ipv4 PXE Support Use this feature to enable Ipv4 PXE Boot Support.
- Page 80 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
- Page 82 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
- Page 84 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
- Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Pending operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear. Note: Reboot the computer to change the state of the security device.
- Page 86 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
- Page 88 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual UEFI Driver This feature displays the UEFI driver version. Adapter PBA This feature displays the Processor Bus Adapter (PBA) model number. The PBA number is a nine digit number (i.e., 010B00-000) located near the serial number. Device Name This feature displays the adapter device name.
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Page 89: Event Logs
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu 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 suport. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory ELog Support Use this feature to enable or disable memory error logging suport. - Page 90 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
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Page 91: Ipmi
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this menu 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... - Page 92 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 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.
- Page 93 IPMI features. The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time without using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup will also be invalid when IPMI Extended Instruction is disabled.
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Page 94: Security
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure 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. - Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
- Page 96 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Erase Select Yes to delete the PK from NVRAM. The options are Yes and No. Key Exchange Keys Save to File Select Yes to save the KEK to a storage device. Set New Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the KEK from a file.
- Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS Append Select Yes to add the dbx from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing dbx. Select No to load the dbx from a file. The options are Yes and No. Erase Select Yes to delete the dbx from NVRAM. The options are Yes and No. ...
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Page 98: Boot
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings: Boot mode select Use this feature to select the boot mode for bootable devices in the system. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system boots from. - Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #8 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Option #9 UEFI Application Boot Priorities • Boot Option # - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The options are [the list of detected boot device(s)] and Disable. ...
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Page 100: Save & Exit
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to save settings and exit the BIOS. 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. - Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults and press <Enter>. 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 <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.
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Page 102: Appendix A Bios Codes
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These error messages normally appear on the screen. - Page 103 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOM-SPI80-V). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
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Page 104: Appendix B Software Installation
The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains. - Page 105 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information, such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
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Page 106: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. - Page 107 Appendix C: Warning Statements Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
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Page 108: Product Disposal
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. -
Page 109: Appendix D Uefi Bios Recovery
Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure. - Page 110 Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
- Page 111 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. 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.
- Page 112 A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User's Manual 6. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 8. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS setup utility. Set the item, Boot Option #1, to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell].
- Page 113 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory which contains the BIOS package extracted earlier from Step 7. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.
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Page 114: Appendix E Dual Boot Block
A2SDV-4C/8C-LN8F/LN10PF User Manual Appendix E Dual Boot Block E.1 Introduction This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last-ditch mechanism to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction to the feature. BIOS Boot Block A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable necessary hardware components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will update the main BIOS block. - Page 115 Appendix E: Dual Boot Block E.2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1 1. Power down the system. 2. Close pins 2-3 on jumper JBR1 and power on the system. 3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix D). 4.