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X12SCA-F
USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X12SAE X12SCA-F 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 X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X12SAE/X12SCA-F supports a single Intel® Xeon® W-1200 series, 10th...
  • Page 4 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F 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 (X12SAE) ....................13 Quick Reference (X12SCA-F) ...................14 Quick Reference Table ......................15 Motherboard Features .......................17 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................20 1.3 Special Features ........................20 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................20 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................21...
  • Page 6 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................32 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........32 DIMM Installation ......................33 DIMM Removal .........................33 2.5 M.2 Installation ........................34 2.6 Rear I/O Ports ........................35 2.7 Front Control Panel ......................40 2.8 Connectors .........................44 Power Connections ......................44...
  • Page 7 Preface Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................67 4.2 Main ............................68 4.3 Advanced ..........................70 4.4 Event Logs ........................102 4.5 Thermal & Fan .........................104 4.5 IPMI ..........................106 4.6 Security ..........................110 4.7 Boot ..........................117 4.8 Save & Exit ........................119 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................121 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................122 Appendix B Software...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X12SAE Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail- able 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 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X12SCA-F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail- able 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 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. X12SAE Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) AUDIO FP HDMI AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 USB2/3 USB8/9 USB6/7 USB3.2Gen1 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen2 JPL2 BMC_HB_LED JPL1 CPU_FAN1 CATERR_LED JPAC1 COM1 JPW2 CPU_FAN2 USB0/1 12V_PUMP_PWR1 PCI-E_M.2-M2 JWD1 JTPM1 BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 12 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Figure 1-4. X12SCA-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LED4 AUDIO FP HDMI AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB8/9 USB6/7 USB2/3 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1 JPL2 BMC_HB_LED JPG1 JPL1 CPU_FAN1 CATERR_LED JPAC1 COM1 JPW2 CPU_FAN2 USB0/1 12V_PUMP_PWR1 PCI-E_M.2-M2...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference (X12Sae)

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X12SAE) LAN2 USB8/9 USB3.2Gen2 LAN1 BMC_HB_LED USB6/7 CATERR_LED USB3.2Gen2 SLOT6 USB2/3 HDMI USB3.2Gen1 SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 SLOT4 JPL2 AUDIO AUDIO FP AUDIO HDMI AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 USB2/3 USB8/9 USB6/7 USB3.2Gen1 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen2 JPL1 JPL2 BMC_HB_LED...

  • Page 14: Quick Reference (X12Sca-F)

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Quick Reference (X12SCA-F) LAN2 IPMI_LAN USB8/9 USB2/3 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1 LAN1 BMC_HB_LED LED4 USB6/7 CATERR_LED USB3.2Gen2 SLOT6 HDMI SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT4 JPL2 AUDIO LED4 AUDIO FP AUDIO HDMI AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB8/9 USB6/7 USB2/3 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1...

  • Page 15: Quick Reference Table

    Description Color/State X12SCA-F: BMC Heartbeat LED X12SCA-F: Green Blinking (Normal) BMC_HB_LED X12SAE: Standby Power LED X12SAE: Solid Green (Standby Power On) CATERR_LED Catastrophic Error LED Solid Orange: System CATERR LED4 UID LED (for X12SCA-F, IPMI only) Blue on: Unit Identified...
  • Page 16 PCI Slot, 32 Bit/33MHz with 5V Single Voltage SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot (for X12SAE only) SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (PCI-E 3.0 x8 link) SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (PCI-E 3.0 x16 link) or PCI-E 3.0 x8 (when CPU Slot4 is populated)

  • Page 17: Motherboard Features

    One (1) PCI Slot (PCI SLOT1) • One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot (PCH SLOT2) • One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot (PCH SLOT3, X12SAE only) • Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x8/x16 Slots (CPU SLOT4, CPU SLOT6: Supports Auto Switch) •...
  • Page 18 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Motherboard Features BIOS • 256Mb AMI BIOS SPI Flash BIOS ® • ACPI 6.0, Plug and Play (PnP), BIOS rescue hot-key, riser card auto detection support, and SMBIOS 3.0 or later Power Management • ACPI power management •...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-5. System Block Diagram CPU_PE3*8 PCIe x16 SLOT #6 SVID IMVP8 VR CPU_PE3*8 PCIe QSW DDR4 (CHA) DIMMA1 PESLOT4_PRSNT_N 2933(1DPC)/2666MT/s DIMMA2 (Gray) PCIe x16 SLOT #4 INTEL LGA1200 DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 Digital port 1(PortB) HDMI 2.0a UP TO 125W LSPCON DIMMB2 (Gray)

  • Page 20: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon W-1200 series, 10th Gen Core i9/i7/ i5/i3 (LAG1200) processor and the PCH W480 chipset, the X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 21: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 22: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 23: Serial Header

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.7 Serial Header The X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard supports one serial communication connection. The COM header can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support high-speed serial communication devices.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 25: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 26 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 28: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 29: Removing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instruction below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 30: Motherboard Installation

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 2.3 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 31: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to 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 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F 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. General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance •...

  • Page 33: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation LED4 AUDIO FP 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following HDMI AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB8/9 USB6/7 USB2/3 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1 order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, JPL2 BMC_HB_LED JPG1 JPL1 CPU_FAN1 CATERR_LED DIMMB1. For the system to work properly, JPAC1 COM1 use memory modules of the same type...

  • Page 34: Installation

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 2.5 M.2 Installation 22110 Two M.2 M key sockets and two form factors are 2280 supported by this motherboard. M.2 sockets are used for solid state storage and internal expansion. Follow the steps below in order to install an M.2 device.

  • Page 35: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Rear I/O Ports Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. LED4 AUDIO FP HDMI AUDIO LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN USB8/9 USB6/7 USB2/3 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1 JPL2...
  • Page 36 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports (USB2/3), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports (USB7/8/9), and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port (USB6) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, one front panel USB 2.0 header (USB0/1), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB4/5), and one...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Back Panel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 10 DAC channels. The HD Audio connections simultaneously supports multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback with 2 channels of independent stereo output through the front panel stereo out for front, rear, center and subwoofer speakers.
  • Page 38 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual DisplayPort Port 1.4 DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate. It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices, such as VGA, DVI, and HDMI.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB2/3 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the Section 2.10 LED Indicators for LAN LED information.

  • Page 40: 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. Refer to the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 41 Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V Stdby/UID SW HD Active 1. Power LED Ground 2. HDD LED/UID Switch Power LED Vcc (X12SAE) HDD LED UID SW (X12SCA-F) NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED #3~4 Reset Button...
  • Page 42 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LED The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 2 and LAN port 1 are located on pins 9/10 and 11/12 of JF1 respectively. Attach an LED indicator to this header to display network activity.
  • Page 43 Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Signal Ground 1. Reset Button Ground 2. Power Button Power LED Vcc (X12SAE) HDD LED UID SW (X12SCA-F) NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED #3~4 Reset Button Ground Power Button...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 2.8 Connectors This section provides brief descriptions and pinout definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector to the power supply.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation 8-Pin Power Connector JPW2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power supply. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 4 Ground 5 - 8 +12V...

  • Page 46: Headers

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are five 4-pin fan headers (CPU_FAN1 ~ CPU_FAN2, SYS_FAN1 ~ SYS_FAN3) on the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the system fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, the 4-pin fans are recommended to take advantage of the fan speed control.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion Header A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Chassis Intrusion Header Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 48 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual DOM PWR Connector The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located 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.
  • Page 49 Parallel ATA. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Note: For more information on the SATA HostRAID configuration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID user's guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro. com/support/manuals/. SATA 3.0 Connectors Pin Definitions...
  • Page 50 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Front Panel Audio Header A 10-pin Audio header at AUDIO FP is supported on the motherboard. This header allows you to connect the motherboard to a front panel audio control panel, if needed. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature (not supplied). Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 51 Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 52 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Power LED Header An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at to indicate the status of system power. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 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. Refer to the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 54 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Clear CMOS Clear CMOS (JBT1) is used to clear the saved system setup configuration stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS using JBT1, short the two pads of JBT1 with metallic conductor such as a flathead screwdriver. This will erase all user settings and revert everything to their factory-set defaults.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation Audio Enable/Disable JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. Audio Enable/Disable Jumpers Settings Jumper Setting Definition...
  • Page 56 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Close pins 1-2 of jumper JPG1 to enable to the onboard graphics controller, close pins 2-3 to disable. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. JPG1 is supported by X12SCA-F only. VGA Enable/Disable...

  • Page 57: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.10 LED Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LAN1 and LAN2 ports are located on the I/O back panel of the Link Activity motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 58 BMC Heartbeat LED is located next to the PCI-E Slot 4 faced to the I/O back panel and marked by BMC_HB_LED. The BMC is functioning normally when the BMC_HB_LED is blinking in X12SCA-F. The standby power is on when the BMC_HB_LED is on in X12SAE. Refer to the table below for more information.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation CATERR LED A CATERR LED is located at CATERR_LED. The orange LED indicates the system has experienced a catastrophic error. CATERR_LED LED Indicator LED Color Definition Orange: On System CATERR UID LED (LED4) A rear UID LED indicator (LED4) is located near the UID switch on the back I/O panel. This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may need service.

  • Page 60: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F 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 61: No Video

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

  • Page 62: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F 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 1.6 Power Supply in Chapter 1 for details on recommended power supplies.

  • Page 63: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.

  • Page 65: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 66: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 68: Main

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4.2 Main 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 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS System Date/System Time Use this feature 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. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

  • Page 70: Advanced

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select Boot 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 DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 72 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Re-try Boot If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot. Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than five minutes.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • VMX • SMX/TXT • 64-bit • EIST Technology • CPU C3 state • CPU C6 state • CPU C7 state • CPU C8 state • CPU C9 state •...
  • Page 74 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology so that I/O device assignments will be reported directly to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data- sharing.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Power Limit 2 Override Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The default setting is Enabled. Power Limit 2 Use this feature to configure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milliwatts and the step size is 125mW.
  • Page 76 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunction. System Agent (SA) Configuration System Agent (SA) Configuration The following System Agent information is displayed: • SA PCIe Code Version •...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM) This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.
  • Page 78 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Graphics Configuration Graphics Configuration The following graphic information will be displayed: • IGFX VBIOS Version • IGFX GOP Version Note: Only the feature of Primary Display is available for configuring if the installed CPU doesn’t have integrated graphics.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DVMT Total Gfx Mem This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 total graphics size to be used by the internal graph- ics device. The options are 128M, 256M, and MAX. PM Support This feature enables PM support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PAVP Enable This feature enables PAVP support.
  • Page 80 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual PEG Port Configuration PEG Port Configuration CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 Enable Root Port Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Max Link Speed Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This fea- ture offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data sharing.
  • Page 82 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual SLOT1 PCI 33MHz / PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x1 / PCI-E M.2-M2 / PCI-E M.2-M1 / PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0x4 Note: These features above are subject to change depending on the motherboard. ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS AST2500SEC Super IO Configuration Note: This feature is supported by X12SCA-F only. AST2500SEC Super IO Configuration • Super IO Chip - AST2500SEC Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port This feature will Enable or Disable Serial Port. Check the box to enable Serial Port. The default is Checked.
  • Page 84 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Device Settings - IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings This feature configures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1). The options for Serial Port is Auto, "IO=3F8h; IRQ=4", "IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=2F8h;...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration Enter Configuration Menu Information for the following is displayed: • Interface Name • Interface Type • MAC address • Host addresses • Route Table • Gateway addresses • DNS addresses Interface ID Enter an ID for the device DAD Transmit Count Enter a value for DAD (Duplicate Address Detection) Transmit Count.
  • Page 86 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to discard all the changes and return to the upper configuration page. Save Changes and Exit Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper configu- ration page.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS ASF Configuration PET Progress Use this feature to enable or disable PET Events Progress to receive PET Events alerts. The options are Disabled and Enabled. WatchDog Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes.
  • Page 88 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Hide Unconfigure ME Confirmation Prompt Use this feature to hide the unconfigure ME confirmation prompt. The options are Unchecked and checked. MEBx OEM Debug Menu Enable Use this feature to enable or disable the OEM debug menu in MEBx. The options are Unchecked and Checked.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BME DMA Mitigation Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks.
  • Page 90 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Network Stack Select Enabled to enable UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If this feature is set to enabled, the following features will become available for configuration: Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot support.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If this feature is set to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration, the following features will become available for configuration: SATA Interrupt Selection Select which interrupt will be available to the OS. The options are Msix, Msi, and Legacy. PCI-E M.2-M1/PCI-E M.2-M2 This feature appears if an M.2 device is plugged in and RAID is selected in the SATA Mode...
  • Page 92 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual SATA Device Type Use this feature to identify the type of HDD that is connected to the SATA port. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 COM1 Console Redirection Check the box to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS COM1 Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 94 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SOL Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 96 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual SOL Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS AMT SOL Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 98 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual AMT SOL Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bits Per Second This feature 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 100 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual iSCSi Configuration Attempt Priority Select a desired priority. The options are Host Attempt, Redfish Attempt, and Rsd Attempt. Commit Changes and Exit Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper configuration page.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (11) I219-LM - XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX PORT CONFIGURATION MENU Note: The feature is supported by X12SCA-F. NIC Configuration Link Speed This feature controls the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full. Wake On LAN This feature enables the system to be powered on using an in-band packet.

  • Page 102: Event Logs

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature 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 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 104: Thermal & Fan

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4.5 Thermal & Fan Note: This feature is supported by X12SAE only. Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. System Temperature Information for the following is displayed: • CPU Temp • System Temp • Peripheral Temp •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Vcpu • 12V • 5VCC • VDimmAB • VCC_GT • 3.3V_DL • VCC1_8_DL_PCH • 3.3VCC • 3.3VSB • VBAT Fan Control Fan Control Setting Fan Speed Control Mode Use this feature to set the fan speed control mode. The options are Quiet, Stable, Full Speed, and Customize.

  • Page 106: Ipmi

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Note: This feature is supported by X12SCA-F only. Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 107 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 108 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual *If the Configuration Address Source is set to Static, the following features will become available for configuration: Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the Configuration Address Source is set to DHCP, the following features will be displayed: • Station IPv6 Address • Prefix Length • IPv6 Router1 IP Address *If the Configuration Address Source is set to Static, the following features will become available for configuration: •...

  • Page 110: Security

    Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press <Enter> to create a new or change an existing administrator password. *If the password has been created, the feature of User Password below will become available for configuration.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Security Function Use this feature to set Security Function. The options are Disabled, Security Erase, and Set Password. Password Enter a numeric value to set the password. Hard Drive Security Frozen Use this feature to disable or enable the BIOS security frozen command to SATA and NVMe devices.
  • Page 112 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Exit Deployed Mode Press <Enter> button to switch between Deployment and User Mode. Key Management  Restore Factory Keys This feature resets the content of all UEFI Secure Boot key databases to factory defaults.  Reset to Setup Mode This feature deletes the contents of all UEFI Secure Boot key databases.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete Select OK to confirm deletion of the Platform Key from NVRAM. Key Exchange Keys Details Review details on current settings of the Key Exchange Keys. Export This feature allows the user to export Key Exchange Keys to an available file system. Update Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults.
  • Page 114 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Forbidden Signatures Details Review details on current settings of the Forbidden Signatures. Export This feature allows the user to export Forbidden Signatures to an available file system. Update Select Yes to load the DBX factory default 'dbx.' Select No to load it from an external file.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS OsRecovery Signatures Details Review details on current settings of the Authorized TimeStamps. Export This feature allows the user to export Authorized TimeStamps to an available file system. Update Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBT from a file.
  • Page 116 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Set Admin Password Press <Enter> to create a new admin password. Set User Password Press <Enter> to create a new user password. Note: This feature is available when the Admin Password has been activated. Device Reset...

  • Page 117: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Fixed Boot order Priorities This feature prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot.
  • Page 118 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Add New Boot Option Add New Boot Option Add New Boot Option Use this feature to specify the name for the new boot option. Path for Boot Option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi.

  • Page 119: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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 120 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Default Options Load Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

  • Page 121: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes 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 122: Additional Bios Post 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 AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 123: Appendix B Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. 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 124 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 4. 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 125: Driver Installation

    Appendix B: Software B.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is 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.

  • Page 126: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.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 127: Ipmi

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 128: 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 129 Appendix C: Standardized 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 130 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all na- tional 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 131: 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 132: Recovering The Main Bios Block With A Usb Device

    1. Please use a different machine to download the BIOS package for your motherboard or your system from the product page available on our website at www.supermicro.com. 2. Extract the BIOS package to a USB device and rename the BIOS ROM file [BIOSname#.###] that is included in the BIOS package to SUPER.ROM for BIOS...
  • Page 133 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After locating the SUPER.ROM file, 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 134 Super X12SAE/X12SCA-F User's Manual 7. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. Note: It is recommended that you update your BIOS after BIOS recovery. Please refer Chapter 3 for BIOS update instructions. 8. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 135 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 9. 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 2. 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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