Supermicro X12SAE User Manual 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
Gen Core i9/i7/i5/i3 series (LGA1200) processor with up to 10 cores and a thermal design
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power (TDP) of up to 125W. Built with the Intel PCH W480 chipset, this motherboard supports
up to 128GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/non-ECC memory, with speeds of up to 2933MHz
(2DPC) in four 288-pin memory slots, two M.2 sockets, 1G/10G Base-T ports, and a Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) header. The X12SAE/X12SCA-F is optimized for high-performance,
high-end computing platforms that address the needs of next generation server applications.
Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional
technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at
supermicro.com/products/.
Notes: 1. Support for 2933MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 2. The 10th
Core-i series processor supported by this motherboard is limited. For more detailed
information, please refer to Supermicro and Intel websites. 3. The Intel W-1200 series
processor supports IGFX (Intel Graphics) via UEFI GOP driver, not via Legacy VBIOS.
Conventions Used in the Manual
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent
damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage
or personal injury.
Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered while performing a procedure.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to relay
safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to provide information
for proper system setup.
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