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  • Page 1 H12SSFF-AN6 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 About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the H12SSFF-AN6 motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processor, the H12SSFF-AN6 motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.
  • Page 4 H12SSFF-AN6 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 Quick Reference .........................10 Quick Reference Table ......................11 Motherboard Features .......................12 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................15 1.3 Special Features ........................15 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................15 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................15 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................15 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............16 Environmental Temperature Control .................16 System Resource Alert......................16...
  • Page 6 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................43 Before Power On ......................43 No Power ..........................43 No Video ...........................44 System Boot Failure ......................44 Memory Errors ........................44 When the System Loses its Setup Configuration .............44 When the System Becomes Unstable ................45 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................46...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements B.1 Battery Handling .........................85 B.2 Product Disposal .........................87 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery C.1 Overview ..........................88 C.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ..................88 C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............88...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • 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. H12SSFF-AN6 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: Quick Reference

    JUSB1 LED2 LEDM1 LED3 JCOM1 UID_LED1 TPM/Port 80 JCPLD1 NCSI Battery JWD1 AIOM JIPMB1 JSXB2 JBT1 LED5 I-SATA0 PB_MISC LED4 M.2 HC2 M.2 HC1 HDD_PWR1 PB_PWR1 SATA0-3 JSD1 P1_NVME1 PB_PWR2 SATA4-7 SATA8-11 P1_NVME2 FAN1 HDD_PWR2 FAN2 Figure 1-2. H12SSFF-AN6 Layout...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS Open (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog control Pins 1-2 (Reset) Description Status LED2 HDD Activity LED Blinking Green: HDD Active LED3 Overheat/Fan Fail LED Solid Red: OH/Fan Failure LED4 M.2 LED (for M.2-HC1) Blinking Green: M.2-HC1 Active...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Motherboard Features Features • Single AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processor in a Socket SP3 Memory • 4TB registered ECC DDR4-3200 in 16 DIMM slots DIMM Size • Up to 256GB size at 1.2V Chipset • System on Chip Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Features Power Management • ACPI power management (S5) • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for 3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Standby, +5V Standby, VBAT, Memory, P0V9_AUX •...
  • Page 14 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual DUAL-BOOT 4MBIT NAND-FLASH 2G-BIT BIOS ROM CPLD 32MB BMC ROM 64MB F I/O F/W SPI SPI1 NC-SI CONN. RJ45 NC-SI RTL8211FS 1G-Base CPU USB2 [2:3] P2-PCIE[0:15] AST2600 AIOM PCIE X16 CPU USB2 [2] FANx2 P0-PCIE[8] F I/O...

  • Page 15: Processor And Chipset Overview

    • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Version 2.0 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the H12SSFF-AN6. 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 16: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control Users can check the RPM status of the cooling fans through the IPMI Web interface. The chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management. Environmental Temperature Control The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined threshold.

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. In areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual 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.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 20 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Figure 2-1. Motherboard Mounting Holes...

  • Page 21: 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 locations. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard with the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the Processor and Heatsink 1. Unscrew the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 2. The spring-loaded Force Frame will raise up after the last screw securing it (#1) is removed. Gently allow it to lift up to its stopping position. 3. Lift the Rail Frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While keeping a secure grip of the Rail Frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the External Cap.
  • Page 24 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual 4. Remove the External Cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the Rail Frame. External Cap PnP Cover Cap 5. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the Carrier Frame pre-assembled.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction with the handle at the top. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the Rail Frame plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the Rail Frame plate again, and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
  • Page 26 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual 8. Gently lower the Rail Frame down onto the socket until the latches on the Rail Frame engage with the Socket housing. and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place!
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 9. Gently lower the Force Frame down onto the Rail Frame and hold it in place until it is seated in the Socket housing. Note that the Force Frame is spring loaded and has to be held in place before it is secured. Important: Use a torque screwdriver, set it at 16.1 kgf-cm (14.0 lbf-in) with a Torx T20 screw head bit, to prevent damage to the CPU.
  • Page 28 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual 11. After the Force Frame is secured and the CPU package is in place, now you must install the heatsink to the frame. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely over the four screw holes on CPU Package on the socket frame.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation Un-installing the Processor and Heatsink 1. Remove the heatsink attached to the top of the CPU Package by reversing the installation procedure. 2. Clean the Thermal grease left by the heatsink on the CPU package lid to limit the risk of it contaminating the CPU package land pads or contacts in the socket housing.

  • Page 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H12SSFF-AN6 supports up to 4TB registered ECC DDR4-3200 memory in 16 DIMM slots. Refer to the tables below for additional memory information. Populating RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS DDR4 Memory Modules with 7002 Processor...

  • Page 31: Dimm Module Population

    Chapter 2: Installation Populating the DIMM Slots Channel CPU# 1 DIMM (Not Recommended) CPU1 2 DIMMs (Not Recommended) CPU1 4 DIMMs CPU1 6 DIMMs Unbalanced (Not Recommended) 8 DIMMs CPU1 16 DIMMs CPU1 DIMM Module Population There is no specific order or sequence required when installing memory modules. However do keep the following in mind: •...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, there is no specific sequence or order required. Receptive 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both Point ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

  • Page 33: Front I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Front I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the front of the motherboard. Figure 2-1. Front I/O Port Locations Front I/O Ports Description Description VGA Port USB0 Port (USB 3.0) IPMI LAN Port USB1 Port (USB 3.0)
  • Page 34 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual VGA Port There is one VGA port on the front I/O panel. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/1) on the I/O panel. These support the type A connector. IPMI LAN Port There is one gigabit LAN port located on the I/O panel (LAN1).

  • Page 35: Connectors

    Definition Ground Ground SATA Ports The H12SSFF-AN6 has twelve standard onboard SATA3 ports (SATA0 through SATA11). I-SATA0 is also included as an internal SATA3 port. NVMe Ports The P1_NVME1 and P1_NVME2 connections are NVMe ports, which provide high-speed, low- latency PCIe 4.0 x8 connections directly from the CPU to NVMe SSDs (Solid State Drives).
  • Page 36 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 Connector (TPM Port) 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.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation PB_MISC Power Connector The PB_MISC connector provides power for various functions as noted in the pin definition table below. PB_MISC Power Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition VRM SCL PMBUS SDA VRM SDA PMBUS SCL P12V stby PWRGD P12V_PWRGD P12V_STBY_PG PS_ON...
  • Page 38 The NC-SI connector provides and interface between the BMC and the NIC for remote server management. Use the appropriate cable to employ this feature. JCOM Connector The H12SSFF-AN6 provides an onboard COM port connection with the JCOM1 header. Use the appropriate cable to employ this feature.

  • Page 39: 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 thicker border line on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 40 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Watch Dog (JWD1) 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 41: Led Indicators

    Note: UID can be triggered via IPMI. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. UID LED LED Color...
  • Page 42 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual M.2 LEDs LED4 and LED5 are the LED activity indicators for the two M.2 connections (M.2_HC1 and M.2_HC2, repectively). When these LEDs are blinking, their respective M.2 is active. See the table below for the LED status.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 44: No Video

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual No Video 1. Check that the VGA cable is connected properly, and the monitor is on. 2. Make sure you followed the guidelines to install memory (see DIMM Module Population in chapter 2). 3. Reseat the DIMM modules Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended.

  • Page 45: When The System Becomes Unstable

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD/SSD support: Make sure that all disk drives work properly. Replace any bad HDDs/ SSDs with good ones.

  • Page 46: Technical Support Procedures

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H12SSFF-AN6 supports up to 4TB registered ECC DDR4-3200 in 16 DIMM slots. 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 47 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format FLASH.BAT filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS.

  • Page 48: Returning Merchandise For Service

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Question: When I ran the setup.exe to install the AMD SP3 I/O driver on Windows, the following message showed up: Answer: It happens in some environments. To solve this problem, click OK and save the installation package to the location you specify. The driver is then installed automatically.

  • Page 49: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.5 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 50: Proper Battery Disposal

    H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual Proper Battery Disposal Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for H12SSFF-AN6 motherboards that are equipped with the EPYC 7002 Series Processor. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.

  • Page 52: Main Setup

    H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 CPLD version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total system memory detected.

  • Page 54: Advanced

    H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select a top item 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 DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 56 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual PSP Firmware Versions This section displays the Platform Security Processor (PSP) firmware versions. PSP Directory Level 1 (Fixed) • PSP Recovery BL Ver • SMU FW Version • ABL Version PSP Directory Level 2 (Updateable) •...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 58 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 60 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 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 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 62 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 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).
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Local APIC Mode This setting is used for Local APIC Mode. The options include xAPIC, x2APIC, and Auto. CCD Control This setting sets the number of CCDs to be used. The options include Auto, 2 CCDs, 3 CCDs, 4 CCDs, and 6 CCDs.
  • Page 64 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual NB Configuration Determinism Control Use this setting to configure the Determinism Slider. Options include Manual and Auto. cTDP Control Use this setting to configure the cTDP Control. Options include Manual and Auto. IOMMU Use this setting to enable/disable IOMMU. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS BankGroupSwap This setting controls the Bank Group Swap. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. DRAM Scrub Time This provides a value that is the number of hours to scrub memory. The options are Disabled, 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, and Auto. TSME Transparent SME.
  • Page 66 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual PCIe Spread Spectrum Use this setting to Disable or Enable PCIe Spread Spectrum for your system. VGA Priority Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support. The options are Onboard and Offboard NVMe Firmware Source Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor- defined firmware support.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IPv6 HTTP Support This setting allows you to Disable or Enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv6 HTTP boot support will not be available. PXE Boot Wait Time This setting allows you to set in a number field the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot.
  • Page 68 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual SATA Information This section displays information on the detected SATA devices: KMIP Server Configuration This feature allows the user to adjust KMIP Server network parameters. KMIP Server IP address KMIP TCP Port number TimeZone Client UserName...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI 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 70: Ipmi

    H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.4 IPMI This tab allows you to configure the following IPMI settings for the system. 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.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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.
  • Page 72 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 73: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 Event Logs This tab allows the user to configure the following event logs settings for the system. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Yes to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before...
  • Page 74 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 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.

  • Page 75: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This tab allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 76 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Secure Boot Mode In Custom Mode, secure boot policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication. Options include Standard and Custom. CSM Support Options are Enabled and Disabled. Key Management Options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 77: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this tab to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. LEGACY to EFI Support This option Disables or Enables the system to boot to an EFI OS after the boot failed from the legacy boot order.
  • Page 78 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. The settings are [any pre-defined boot device] and UEFI: Built-in EFI shell. UEFI Application Boot Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.

  • Page 79: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab to enter the Save & Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Options 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 80 H12SSFF-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> 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 from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 81: Appendix A Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 82 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual 1. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner.

  • Page 83: Driver 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 a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 84: Superdoctor ® 5

    A.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 85: Appendix B 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 86 H12SSFF-AN6 User's Manual 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. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.

  • Page 87: Product Disposal

    Appendix B: Warning Statements B.2 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 88: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
  • Page 89 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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". 2. While the system is turned off, insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (SUPER.ROM).
  • Page 90 • SUPERMICO BIOS Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8z6iOEHGwY • If the BIOS flash recovery fails, contact our RMA Department to have the BIOS chip reprogrammed. This will require shipping the board to Supermicro for repair. • Submit your RMA request at https://www.supermicro.com/support/rma •...

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