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  • Page 1 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F USER’S 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 DIMM with a max data rate of 2400MHz. This motherboard also provides support for USB 3.0, 16 lanes of PCI Express 3.0 connectivity and 10GbE Ethernet. The A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F motherboard is an excellent choice for microservers. Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only.
  • Page 4 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................12 Quick Reference Table ......................13 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................19 1.3 Special Features ........................19 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................20 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................20 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............20 Environmental Temperature Control .................20...
  • Page 6 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................32 2.7 Connectors .........................36 Power Connections ......................36 Headers ..........................37 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................46 How Jumpers Work ......................46 2.9 LED Indicators ........................51 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................54 Before Power On ......................54 No Power ..........................54 No Video ...........................55...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs ...................100 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 .........................101 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ......................102 Product Disposal ......................104 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    • Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. A2SDi-TP8F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Figure 1-2. A2SDi-LN4F Motherboard Image...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) PRESS FIT LED2 COM1 USB0/1 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI LAN LAN4 LAN3 SRW4 OSC1 Intel LAN5 i350-AM4 LAN6 JPV1 AST2400 LAN7 LAN8 JPW1 LEDM1 JI2C1: 1-2:ENABLE SRW3 2-3:DISABLE...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Quick Reference LAN2 LAN1 LAN5 SRW4 LAN7 LAN4 LAN3 LAN6 USB0/1 LAN8 IPMI LAN LEDT3 LEDT4 LED2 LEDT1 LEDT2 PRESS FIT LED2 COM1 COM1 JPL1 USB0/1 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI LAN LAN4 LAN3 JI2C2 SRW4 OSC1 Intel...

  • Page 13: 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 Both Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/2/3/4 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode...
  • Page 14 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Connector Description JSD1 SATA DOM Power Connector JSMB1 PCH SMBus Header JTGLED1 LAN5/LAN6 Acitivity LED Header JTGLED2 LAN7/LAN8 Acitivity LED Header JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector LAN1 - LAN4: GbE LAN (RJ45) Ports LAN5 - LAN6: 10GBaseT LAN (RJ45) Ports...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Intel® Atom SoC C3858/C3850 FCBGA1310 Processor Memory • Up to 64GB DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered SO-DIMM, two DPC (DIMM Per Channel) up to 2400MT/s DIMM Size • Up to 16GB at 1.2V Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 16 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Motherboard Features Power Management • Main switch override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • ACPI power management • S5 support • Wake-on-Ring, Wake-on-LAN • Management Engine (ME) System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, 3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, VBAT, Memory, System Temp., Memory Temp.
  • Page 17 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/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in information upon initial system power-on.
  • Page 18 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram GIGALAN RGMII2 RTL8211F RJ45 AST2400 COM1 HEADER TPM1.2 Header SVID VR13 HSIO[10] USB2.0[0] PCIe 3.0_x4 PCIEX1 PCIE SLOT X4 HSIO[3:0] PCIE x4 DDR4 (CHA) 8GT/s DIMMA1,A2 2133MHz PCIe 3.0_x4 M.2 2280/2242 HSIO[7:4]...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    • Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-x and VT-d) 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 20: System Health Monitoring

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 21: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 8/R2, and Windows 2012/R2 operating systems.

  • Page 22: Advanced Power Management

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 1.8 Advanced Power Management The following new advanced power management feature is supported by the motherboard. Management Engine (ME) The Management Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different...

  • 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

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 26: Memory Support And Installation

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The A2SDi-TP8F/A2SDi-LN4F supports up to 64GB DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered SO- DIMM, two DPC (DIMM Per Channel) up to 2400MT/s.

  • Page 27: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation 1. Install the desired number of SODIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1, DIMMB1, then DIMMA2, DIMMB2. 2. Align the key on the bottom of the SODIMM module against the receptive point on the memory slot. Take note of the notches on the side of the DIMM module and of the locking clips on the socket to avoid causing damage.

  • Page 28: Rear I/O Ports

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-2 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. PRESS FIT LED2 COM1 USB0/1 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI LAN LAN4 LAN3 SRW4...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Port The onboard VGA port is located next to LAN Ports 7/8 on the I/O back panel. Use this connection for VGA display. LAN Ports The A2SDi-TP8F has eight LAN ports, and the A2SDi-LN4F has four. These ports are located on the I/O back panel and accept RJ45 cables.
  • Page 30 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/1) on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two front access USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5). The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation COM Header There is one COM header (COM1) on the motherboard. COM Header Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground 1. COM1 LED2 PRESS FIT COM1 USB0/1 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI LAN LAN4 LAN3 SRW4 OSC1 Intel LAN5 i350-AM4...

  • Page 32: 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 33 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition +3.3V PWR LED HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities.
  • Page 34 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins1 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 in the suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. PWR Fail Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V Power Fail OH/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail and UID LED connections.

  • Page 36: Connectors

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual PRESS FIT 2.7 Connectors USB0/1 (3.0) LAN2 LAN1 IPMI LAN LAN4 LAN3 OSC1 Intel Power Connections i350-AM4 LAN5 LAN6 Main ATX Power Supply Connector JPV1 The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification.

  • Page 37: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers 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 Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
  • Page 38 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual General Purpose I/O Header JGP1 is a general purpose input/ouput header via Intel SoC. Refer to the table below for pin FAIL definitions. DESIGNED IN USA JGP1 Header SDi-LN4F JTGLED1 Pin Definitions JLANLED1 Pin# Definition JGP1 FAN3...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation TPM 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.
  • Page 40 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 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 to the table below for pin definitions. DOM Power Pin Definitions...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power SMB (I C) Header Power System Management Bus (I C) header at JPI C1 monitors the power supply, fan and system temperatures. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power SMB Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Clock Data...
  • Page 42 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual SATA Ports The A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F has four SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel Atom C3000 SoC. M.2 Socket The JMD1 M.2 socket is designed for internal mounting devices. This motherboard deploys an M Key 2242/80 dedicated for SSD devices with the ultimate performance capability in a PCI Express 3.0 X4 interface for native PCIe SSD support.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation 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 Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Data Ground Clock No Connection LED Activity Headers JTGLED1 is the activity LED header for LAN5 and LAN6.
  • Page 44 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Thermal Diode Headers JRT3 is the thermal diode 1 header, and JRT4 is the thermal diode 2 header. They are thermal sensor headers that provide additional system temperature monitoring. Thermal Diode 1 Header Thermal Diode 2 Header...
  • Page 45 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 UID LED...

  • Page 46: Jumper Settings

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 2.8 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 47 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled LAN Port Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the LAN ports 1 ~ 4.
  • Page 48 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation SMBus to PCI Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I C) to the PCI-E/PCI slots. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI C1 controls the clock and C2 controls the data).
  • Page 50 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

  • Page 51: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators LAN1~4 LEDs Each Ethernet port on the I/O back panel has two LEDs. One LED indicates activity when flashing while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 52 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Onboard Power LED LED1 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Installation 10G LAN Activity LED The 10G LAN Activity LED for LAN7 is located at LEDT3, and the 10G LAN LED Activity LED for LAN8 is located at LEDT1. When the LEDs are blinking, LAN7/LAN8 are active. Refer to the table below for the colors and definitions.

  • Page 54: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 55: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 56: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 1.5 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 57 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 a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 58: Technical Support Procedures

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 59: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F motherboard supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 2133MHZ ECC UDIMM memory. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 60: Battery Removal And Installation

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 61: 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 62: Chapter 4 Bios

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the A2SDi-TP8F 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 63: 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 A2SDi-TP8F/A2SDi-LN4F BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 64 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 65: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: 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 66 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 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.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Turbo Select Enable for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disable and Enable. 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.
  • Page 68 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual L1 Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) 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.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Lock PACKAGE_RAPL_LIMIT Use this feature to unlock the MSR 0x610. The options are Disable and Enable. PL1 Time Window Use this feature to define the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) time window 1 in miliseconds. 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.
  • Page 70 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Command Address Parity Use this feature to enable or disable the DDR4 command address parity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Write Data Early Enable Use this feature to enable or disable Write Date 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.
  • Page 72 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 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.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS  I-SATA (M.2) This following information is displayed: • Device Information • Device Size I-SATA (M.2) Enable/disable port Use this feature to disable or enable the SATA port number. The options are Enabled and Disabled. I-SATA (M.2) 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.
  • Page 74 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual  I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3, mSATA 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.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
  • Page 76 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual M.2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM Use this feature to select the firmware type for the add-on card for this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Mini PCI-E OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to load for the add-on card for this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS  Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 78 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual COM1 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.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is enabled, the following features are 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.
  • Page 80 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 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.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
  • Page 82 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Trusted Computing  *The features in the Trusted Computing section 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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS 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.
  • Page 84 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:F8:1E:4A  Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:F8:1E:4B  Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:F8:1E:4C  Intel® I350 Gigabit Network Connection - OC:C4:7A:F8:1E:4D  Intel® Ethernet Connection X553/X557-AT 10GBASE-T - 00:A0...

  • Page 85: 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 86 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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.

  • Page 87: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 88 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 89 The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time wthout 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.

  • Page 90: Security

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings for the system. 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 91 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 92 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual  Key Exchange Keys (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.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signatures Set New Select Yes to load the DBR from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBR from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Select Yes to add the DBR from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing one. Select No to load the DBR from a file.

  • Page 94: Boot

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot Settings: Fixed BOOT ORDER Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press <Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS  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.  Delete Boot Option Use this item to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

  • Page 96: Save & Exit

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. 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.
  • Page 97 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.

  • Page 98: Appendix A Bios Codes

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User's Manual 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 boot-up process.
  • Page 99 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/.

  • Page 100: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs 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, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 101: Superdoctor 5

    SATA settings back to your original settings. B.2 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, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 102: 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 103 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.

  • Page 104: Product Disposal

    A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F 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 105: 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.
  • Page 106 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User Manual 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.
  • Page 107 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. 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 108 A2SDi-TP8F/LN4F User Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press the <Enter> key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, click on Boot and press <Enter>...
  • Page 109 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 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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