1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Supermicro Manuals
  4. Server
  5. SuperServer E300-9C
  6. User manual

Supermicro SuperServer E300-9C User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
SuperServer
®
E300-9C
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Supermicro SuperServer E300-9C

Summary of Contents for Supermicro SuperServer E300-9C

  • Page 1 SuperServer ® E300-9C 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 Preface About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer E300-9C. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Notes For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................7 1.2 System Features ........................8 1.3 Chassis Features .......................10 Front Features ........................10 Rear Features ........................11 1.4 Motherboard Layout ......................12 Quick Reference Table ......................13 System Block Diagram ......................15 1.5 Server Installation and Setup .....................16 Unpacking the System ......................16...
  • Page 5 Preface 3.3 Ports ...........................36 3.4 Jumpers ..........................39 Explanation of Jumpers.....................39 3.5 LED Indicators ........................42 3.6 SATA Connections ......................43 Chapter 4 Software 4.1 Driver Installation ........................44 4.2 SuperDoctor 5 ........................45 ® Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS 5.1 Introduction .........................46 5.2 Main Page ..........................47 5.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................49 5.4 Event Logs .........................76 5.5 Security ..........................78...
  • Page 6 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Contacting Supermicro 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 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Overview The SuperServer E300-9C is a compact, embedded system comprised of the CSE-E300 chassis and the X11SCV-Q single processor motherboard. Refer to our website for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 8: System Features

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 1.2 System Features The following table provides an overview of the main features of the E300-9C. Please refer to Appendix C for additional specifications. System Features Motherboard X11SCV-Q Chassis CSE-E300, Compact Embedded Mini-ITX Box Intel, 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 Processor in an LGA 1151 Socket Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction System Features Cooling Two 4cm chassis fans: 1x fan to cool add-on card area, plus an active CPU heatsink Front Panel Power button; power LED Dimensions Width 10" (254mm), Height 1.7" (43mm), Depth 8.9" (226mm)

  • Page 10: Chassis Features

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 1.3 Chassis Features The CSE-E300 is a compact embedded 1U chassis. Front Features The front of the chassis includes the control panel. Figure 1-1. Chassis Front and Control Panel Control Panel Features Item Features Description The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply Power button to the server but maintains standby power.

  • Page 11: Rear Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Information LED Status Description Continuously on and An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable congestion.) Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Power failure, check for a non-operational power Blinking red (0.25Hz) supply.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 1.4 Motherboard Layout Below is a layout of the X11SCV-Q with jumper, connector, and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pin-out information, and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 3.

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JI2C1, JI2C2 PCI-E Slot SMBus (Data/Clock) Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPL1, JPL2 LAN1, LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPT1 TPM Enable/Disable...
  • Page 14 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Connector Description SRW1 - SRW3 M.2 Mounting Screws USB0/1, USB2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Ports USB4/5, USB6/7 Back Panel USB 3.1 Ports USB8/9 Front Accessible USB Header (Two USB 3.1 Type A) Description Status LED1 Power LED...

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Block Diagram SVID PCIe3.0_x16 IMVP8 PCIe x16 SLOT 8.0GT/s INTEL LGA1151 Digital port 1 HDMI DDI 1 (Socket-H4) DDR4 (CHA) Digital port 2 DIMMA1 Display Port DDI 2 2400MHz SODIMM,Vertical type Digital port 3 DVI-D DDI 3 DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 2400MHz...

  • Page 16: Server Installation And Setup

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 1.5 Server Installation and Setup The server is shipped with the onboard processor and the motherboard installed in the chassis. Several steps are necessary to begin using your server. You must add memory, mount the hard disk drive, and mount the system in place.

  • Page 17: Installing Rack Mounting Brackets

    Chapter 1: Introduction Installing Rack Mounting Brackets The chassis can be mounted in a rack using two rack brackets and a two-part power adapter shelf bracket (optional, MCP-290-30002-0B). 1. Attach the rack brackets using three screws through the holes in each bracket to secure the bracket to the chassis.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Maintenance And Component Installation

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.

  • Page 19: Accessing The System

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation 2.2 Accessing the System The CSE-E300 features a removable top cover to access the inside of the chassis. Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Top Cover 1. Power down the system as described in section 2.1. 2.

  • Page 20: Motherboard Components

    Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Population Guidelines For optimal memory performance, follow the table below when populating memory.

  • Page 21: Installing Memory

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation Installing Memory When installing memory modules, insert the desired number of DIMM modules into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1 and then DIMMB1. For optimal performance, use memory modules of the same size, type, and speed. Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent damage.

  • Page 22: Solid State Storage

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 3. Press the SO-DIMM module straight down into the socket with both hands until it is securely seated in the socket. The side clips will automatically lock the module into place. To remove a DIMM, push the side clips away from the module to release it from the socket.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The X11SCV-Q deploys an M key (2242/2280) dedicated for SSD devices with the ultimate performance capability in a PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe storage supporting 2242/2280 length) and an M.2 E key that supports 2230 length.

  • Page 24: Motherboard Battery

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Motherboard Battery The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard. Figure 2-3. Installing the Onboard Battery Replacing the Battery 1.

  • Page 25: Chassis Components

    One is installed to a mounting tray inside the chassis and the other is installed with a bracket. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website at http://www.
  • Page 26 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Installing the Hard Drives The motherboard should be installed before installing the drive. 1. Make sure there is no power to the system as described in section 2.1 and remove the chassis cover. 2. Remove the screws securing the hard drive tray to the support bracket and set them aside for later use.

  • Page 27: Installing The Riser Card

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the Riser Card The system can support one PCI-E x16 expansion card by means of an optional riser card. The riser card is inserted in the expansion slot on the motherboard. Installation of the riser card and riser card bracket is pictured below.

  • Page 28: System Cooling

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual System Cooling The CSE-E300 includes two replaceable 4cm fans. Replacing the System Fan 1. Power down the system as described in section 2.1 and remove the AC power cord and the chassis cover. 2. Remove the wiring of the failed fan from the motherboard.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections

    Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the X11SCV-Q motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A motherboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1.

  • Page 30: Headers And Connectors

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 3.2 Headers and Connectors TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from a third-party vendor. A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Front Accessible Audio Header A 10-pin audio header located at AUDIO FP allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 32 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Fan Headers There are three 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although these are 4-pin fan headers, pins 1-3 are backward-compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by the Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. When using the Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.

  • Page 33: 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 34 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail LED...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections 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 Control Ground...

  • Page 36: Ports

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 3.3 Ports Figure 3-2. Rear Input/Output Ports Description Description Description DP Port LAN2 COM1 HDMI Port USB7 (3.1 Type A) Line Out LAN1 USB6 (3.1 Type C) Mic In USB5 (3.1 Type A) DVI-D USB4 (3.1 Type C)
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Embedded DisplayPort The eDP header is used to connect an embedded display LED or LCD Panel. eDP is a companion standard to the DisplayPort interface designed for embedded display applications, including notebook PCs, tablets, netbooks, and all-in-one desktop PCs. The X11SCV-Q supports 3.3V eDP LED or LCD panel only.
  • Page 38 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual High Definition Audio Ports The green jack on the I/O back panel audio port is the Line Out connection and the pink jack is the Mic In connection. HD Audio Pin Definitions Line Out Color Definition...

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections 3.4 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers 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 40 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Onboard Audio Enable JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1-2 to enable onboard audio connections. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. Audio Enable/Disable...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections 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 42: Led Indicators

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 3.5 LED Indicators 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 43: Sata Connections

    The X11SCV-Q has five I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 - I-SATA4). I-SATA0 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs that are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power cables.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Software

    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 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 45: Superdoctor ® 5

    4.2 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, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Uefi Bios

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS 5.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SCV-Q 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 47: Main Page

    Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS 5.2 Main Page When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below and the following features will be displayed:...
  • Page 48 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fields.

  • Page 49: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS 5.3 Advanced Setup Configurations 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 50 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the NumLock key. The options are Off and Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM setting.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Processor type • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology •...
  • Page 52 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual C6DRAM Select Enabled to activate moving the DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in the C6 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Package Power Limit MSR Lock Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model-specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Power Limit 1 Override Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 54 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Enhanced C-states Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State Auto Demotion Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS • Memory Frequency • Memory Timing (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) • DIMMA1 • DIMMA2 • DIMMB1 • DIMMB2 Maximum Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1067, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, and 2667.
  • Page 56 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Primary PEG Use this feature to select which graphics device should be the primary PEG. The default is CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16. Primary PCIE Use this feature to select which device will be the primary PCI-E graphics display. The options are Auto and PCH SOLT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Skip CD Clock Init in S3 resume Use this feature to enable skipping of the full CD initialization. If set to Disabled, the full CD clock will initialize. The options are Enable and Disable. DMI/OPI Configuration ...
  • Page 58 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual GT - Power Management Control RC6 (Render Standby) Use this feature to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and En- abled. Maximum GT frequency Use this feature to define the Maximum GT frequency. Choose between 33MHz (RPN) and 1200Mhz (RP0).
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS PCH-IO Configuration PCH-IO Configuration PCH SKU Name Q370 Stepping B0 PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto. Peer Memory Write Enable Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write.
  • Page 60 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. NCT6106D Super IO Configuration  NCT6106D Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip NCT6106D Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS COM2 Serial Port Type Use this feature to select the COM2 port type. The options are RS232, RS422, and RS485. Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 3 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 62 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, (IO=228h; IRQ=7;), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;), (IO=2E8h;...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS • CPUVCORE • • VDIMM • VDIMM • 5Vcc • 3.3Vcc • VBAT Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 - COM6 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM ports 1-4 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
  • Page 64 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS AMT SOL AMT SOL Console Redirection This port is disabled. Legacy Console Redirection Redirection COM Port Use this feature to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, and COM6. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection...
  • Page 66 SuperServer E300-9C 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 67 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Serial ATA Port 0-4 Spin Up Device Set this feature to enable or disable the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA Port 0-4 SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State Drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 68 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual CIRCA Configuration  Activate Remote Assistance Process Use this feature to activate Remote Assistance. Enabling this feature will also trigger the CIRCA boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature "Activate Remote Assistance Process" above is set to Enabled, the...
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS OEM Flags Settings  MEBx hotkey Pressed Use this feature to specify whether the MEBx hotkey should be enabled during the system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MEBx Selection Screen Use this feature to select the type of MEBx selection screen. Press 1 to enter the ME Configuration screen and 2 to initiate a remote connection.
  • Page 70 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which, in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ...
  • Page 72 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware function is to be loaded for LAN Port2 used for system boot. The options are Disabled, PXE, and iSCSI. Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Boot URI Highlight the feature and press <Enter> to create a boot URI. Trusted Computing  *The features in the Trusted Computing section on this page are displayed if a TPM 1.2 module is detected: 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...
  • Page 74 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual *The features in the Trusted Computing section on this page and the next are displayed if a TPM 2.0 module is detected: TPM20 Device Found Firmware Version Vendor: IFX 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 75 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version Use this feature to specify the TPM UEFI spec version. TCG 1.2 has support for Windows® 2012, Windows 8, and Windows 10. TCG 2 has support for Windows 10 or later. The options are TCG_1_2 and TCG_2.

  • Page 76: Event Logs

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 5.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure event log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number from 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

  • Page 78: Security

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 5.5 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password, which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from three characters to 20 characters long.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Secure Boot Mode This feature allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Customized. *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Customized, Key Management features are available for configuration: CSM Support This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.
  • Page 80 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Secure Boot variable | Size | Keys# | Key Source  Platform Key (PK) Update Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on external media.  Key Exchange Keys Update Select Yes to load a factory default KEK or No to load from a file on external media.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Append Select Yes to add the dbr from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing dbr. Select No to load the dbr from a file. The options are Yes and No.

  • Page 82: Boot Settings

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 5.6 Boot Settings Use this menu to configure boot settings: Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to specify the length of time (the number of seconds) for the BIOS to wait before rebooting the system when the setup activation key is pressed. Enter the value of 65535 (0xFFFF) for the BIOS to wait indefinitely.
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #6 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #7 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #8 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #9 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #10 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #11 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #12 • LEGACY/UEFI/DUAL Boot Order #13 •...

  • Page 84: Save & Exit

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 5.7 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program. Default Options Restore 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.

  • Page 86: Appendix A Bios Error Codes

    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/.

  • Page 87: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/...
  • Page 88 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
  • Page 89 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual . ٌ ‫ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز‬ ‫قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز‬...
  • Page 90 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .‫יש...
  • Page 91 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 250 V, 20 A beträgt. ¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio.
  • Page 92 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. 電源切断の警告...
  • Page 93 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual ‫يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد‬ ‫انطاقت قبم‬ ‫انىصىل إىن امنناطق انداخهيت نههيكم نتثبيج أو إ ز انت مكىناث الجهاز‬ 경고! 시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에 반드시 전원...
  • Page 94 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés. !‫אזהרה‬ .‫צוות מוסמך בלבד רשאי להתקין, להחליף את הציוד או לתת שירות עבור הציוד‬ ‫واملدربيه...
  • Page 95 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido. Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una herramienta especial,...
  • Page 96 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions 電池の取り扱い...
  • Page 97 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual ‫هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل‬ ‫اسحبذال البطارية‬ ‫فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة‬ ‫جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة‬ 경고! 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제...
  • Page 98 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las conexiones. Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées.
  • Page 99 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、 バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意く ださい。 警告 当系统正在进行时，背板上有很危险的电压或能量，进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時，背板上有危險的電壓或能量，進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
  • Page 100 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ‫هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة‬ ‫عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس‬ 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.
  • Page 101 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة‬ ‫بالكهرباء‬ 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다.
  • Page 102 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. ‫סילוק המוצר‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬ ‫التخلص...
  • Page 103 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt.
  • Page 104 Verbindungskabeln, Stromkabeln und/oder Adapater, die Ihre örtlichen Sicherheitsstandards einhalten. Der Gebrauch von anderen Kabeln und Adapter können Fehlfunktionen oder Feuer verursachen. Die Richtlinien untersagen das Nutzen von UL oder CAS zertifizierten Kabeln (mit UL/CSA gekennzeichnet), an Geräten oder Produkten die nicht mit Supermicro gekennzeichnet sind.
  • Page 105 ‫.قيرح وأ لطع يف ببستي دق ىرخأ تالوحمو تالباك يأ مادختسا .ميلسلا سباقلاو لصوملا مجح‬ ‫ لبق نم ةدمتعملا تالباكلا مادختسا تادعملاو ةيئابرهكلا ةزهجألل ةمالسلا نوناق رظحي‬UL ‫ وأ‬CSA ‫( ةمالع لمحت يتلاو‬UL/CSA) ‫ لبق نم ةددحملاو ةينعملا تاجتنملا ريغ ىرخأ تادعم يأ عم‬Supermicro.
  • Page 106 사항을 준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다. Stroomkabel en AC-Adapter...

  • Page 107: Appendix C System Specifications

    Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single Intel, 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 Processor in an LGA 1151 Socket Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors. Chipset Intel Q370 Express Chipset BIOS 256Mb SPI AMI BIOS®...
  • Page 108 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55032 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 32 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

  • 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.

  • Page 110: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM device, can be used for this purpose.
  • Page 111 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the healthy 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 SuperServer E300-9C User's Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any 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, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 113 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 6. 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.

Table of Contents