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  • Page 1 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 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 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the Dual AMD EPYC Gen II processor, the H12DSG-Q-CPU6 motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.
  • Page 4 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 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 .........................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18 System Resource Alert......................18...
  • Page 6 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual How Jumpers Work ......................37 2.7 LED Indicators ........................39 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................40 Before Power On ......................40 No Power ..........................40 No Video ...........................41 System Boot Failure ......................41 Memory Errors ........................41 What to do if the System is Losing the Setup Configuration..........42 When the System Becomes Unstable ................42...
  • Page 7 Preface A.4 IPMI ............................89 Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements B.1 Battery Handling .........................90 B.2 Product Disposal ........................92 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery C.1 Overview ..........................93 C.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ..................93 C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............93...

  • 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. H12DSG-Q-CPU6 Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look...
  • Page 10 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Figure 1-2. H12DSG-Q-CPU6 Motherboard Layout Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference JWD1 JPWR2 JPWR1 JPFR1 JCPLD1 JNCSI1 GPU-PWR1 P2-PCIe6A~9B JCPLD2 P1-PCIe1A~2B P1-PCIe3A~4B JIPMB1 JBT1 FAN9 CPU2 CPU1 FAN10 RSC-PWR1 RSC-PWR2 RSC-PWR3 LED6 P2-DIMMA1~D2 P2-DIMME1~H2 P1-DIMMA1~D2 P1-DIMME1~H2 P2-PCIE10A JGPU-PWR2 Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers and I/O ports. •...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Power LED Solid Green: Power On Connector Description JIPMB1 4-pin External I C Header (for an IPMI Card) Onboard Battery JSLOT1 Supermicro I/O Riser Slot (AOM-PIO-i2XT) P1-PCIE1A Processor 1 SATA Ports P1-PCIE1B P1-PCIE2A P1-PCIE2B P1-PCIE3A P1-PCIE3B Processor 1 PCI-E 4.0 x8...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description GPU-PWR2 Power for GPU Card RSC-PWR1~3 Power for Riser Cards RSC-G-66G4 PCIe_IO_PWR1 Power for PCIe Transition Board AOM-PCIE-SXM4-Q BPN-PWR1 Power for SATA/NVMe Backplane BPN-NVMe4-228N-S4 JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector JTPM2 Trusted Platform Module (SPI) Note: Jumpers in the table not described are for manufacturing testing purposes only and are not covered in this manual.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Dual AMD EPYC Gen II processor in SP3 sockets Memory • Up to 8TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/NVDIMM memory in thirty-two slots DIMM Size • Up to 256GB size at 1.2V Chipset •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard 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, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, VBAT, Vcore, Vsoc, and Memory •...
  • Page 16 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    7nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms. With support of the new microarchitecture 7nm process technology, the H12DSG-Q-CPU6 drastically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.

  • Page 18: System Health Monitoring

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the H12DSG-Q-CPU6 motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard chip that supports system health monitoring. 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 19: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 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 21: 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 22 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Figure 2-1. Motherboard Mounting Holes...

  • Page 23: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 5. 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 6. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the Carrier Frame pre-assembled.
  • Page 27 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 28 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 9. 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 29 Chapter 2: Installation 10. 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 30 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 12. 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 31 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 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H12DSG-Q-CPU6 supports up to 8TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/ LRDIMM/3DS/NVDIMM memory in thirty-two (32) slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information.

  • Page 33: Dimm Module Population Sequence

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2, DIMME2, DIMMF2, DIMMG2, DIMMH2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1, DIMME1, DIMMF1, DIMMG1, DIMMH1. • The blue slots must be populated first. •...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2, DIMME2, DIMMF2, DIMMG2, DIMMH2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1, DIMME1, DIMMF1, DIMMG1, DIMMH1. For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed.

  • Page 35: Connectors

    JFP1 contains various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. The JFP1 connector is designed specifically for use with the Supermicro chassis. TPM Header/Port 80 Connector The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from a third-party vendor.
  • Page 36 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual SATA Ports The H12DSG-Q-CPU6 has four SATA 3.0 ports through the P1-PCIe1A port and HDD backplane board BPN-NVMe4-228N-S4 with a specific cable. NVM Express Connections Four NVM Express ports are located on the serverboard (from CPU2). These ports provide high-speed, low-latency PCI-E 4.0 x4 connections directly from the CPU to NVMe Solid State...

  • Page 37: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 38 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 39: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 LED Indicators Onboard Power LED LED6 is an onboard power LED. When this LED is lit, it means system is in power-on state, and the onboard power status is ok. Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 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 41: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 5. The CMOS battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3V DC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. No Video 1. Check that the VGA cable is connected properly, and the monitor is on. 2.

  • Page 42: What To Do If The System Is Losing The Setup Configuration

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual What to do if the System is Losing the 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 for details on power supplies.

  • Page 43: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures. 4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.

  • Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H12DSG-Q-CPU6 motherboard supports up to 8TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/NVDIMM memory in thirty-two (32) slots. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: For the AMD EPYC platform, we found that the Windows Server 2012/2016 OS would not install properly. It however works fine with Linux OS, any suggestions? Answer: This issue is due to Windows server OS' compatibility with the virtualization function, we suggest to disable IOMMU (Input/Output Memory Management Unit) before installing the Windows Server OS.
  • Page 46 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Question: Why did I fail to install Windows Server 2019 on a system with more than 255 logical processors? Answer: Follow the steps to solve the problem. 1. Disable SMT in BIOS. (BIOS >> Advanced >> CPU Configuration >> SMT Control >>...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: When I ran the executable file setup.exe to install the AMD SP3 I/O driver on Windows, the following message appeared: 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 48: Returning Merchandise For Service

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 3.4 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 49: Battery Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the H12DSG-Q-CPU6 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 51: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset. Supermicro H12DSG-Q-CPU6 BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 52 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Build Date This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the CPLD (Complex-Programmable Logical Device) used in the system.

  • Page 53: Advanced

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced 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. When this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings. Boot Feature Quiet Boot Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM logo...
  • Page 54 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trusted Computing 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 (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect.
  • Page 56 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain Use this setting to enabe/disable ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. AST2600 Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display:...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 58 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 60 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI. Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
  • Page 61 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 62 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration SMT Control Use this setting to specify Simultaneous Multithreading. Options include Off for 1T single thread and Auto for 2T two-thread if your system is capable of it. Core Performance Boost This setting is used to configure for Core Performance Boost. Options include Disabled and Auto.
  • Page 64 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual • Processor Model • Microcode Patch Level • L1 Instruction Cache (Size/Method) • L1 Data Cache (Size/Method) • L2 Data Cache (Size/Method) • L3 Cache per Scoket (Size/Method) NB Configuration Determinism Control Use this setting to configure the Determinism Control. Options include Auto and Manual.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Configuration Memory Clock This setting allows you to select different memory clock speed. The options are Auto, 2666MHz, 2933MHz and 3200MHz. Memory Interleaving This setting controls fabric level memory interleaving. Note that the channel, die and socket have requirements on memory populations and it will be ignored if the memory doesn't support the selected option.
  • Page 66 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This menu provides PCIe/PCI/PnP configuration settings and information. PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding This setting Enables or Disables 64-bit capable devices ability to be decoded in above 4G address space (only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SLOT3 PCI-E 4.0 x16 OPROM This setting enables or disables the listed PCI/PCIX/PCIe Slot OPROM option. The options include Disabled and EFI. SLOT4 PCI-E 4.0 x16 OPROM This setting enables or disables the listed PCI/PCIX/PCIe Slot OPROM option. The options include Disabled and EFI.
  • Page 68 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Onboard NVMe3 Option ROM Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the NVME connector specified by the user. Select Legacy to allow the user to boot the computer using a legacy device installed on the NVME connector specified by the user.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Media detect count This setting allows you set in a number field the number of times presence of media will be checked. The default value is 1. USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Module Version USB Controllers USB Devices Legacy Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices.
  • Page 70 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual SATA Information This section displays information on the detected SATA devices: • SATA0 ~ SATA7 KMIP Server Configuration KMIP Server IP address KMIP TCP Port number TimeZone Clinet UserName Client Password CA Certificate The options include Update, Delete, Export Client Certificate...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Network Configuration (Available when EFI is selected in LAN OPROM after reboot) VLAN Configuration Enter Configuration Menu Create New VLAN VLAN ID This option is an input field used to enter a unique numeric VLAN ID. The valid range is from 0~4096.
  • Page 72 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual *If the item above is set to Disabled, the following items will become available for configuration: Local IP Address This item sets and displays the Local IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authentication Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. Enroll Certification This feature allows the user to enroll the certificate in the system.

  • Page 74: Ipmi

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 4.4 IPMI Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. System Event Log SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options include Disabled and Enabled. Erashing 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.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.

  • Page 76: Event Logs

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 4.5 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select No to keep the event log without erasing it upon next system bootup. Select Yes, Next Reset to erase the event log upon next system reboot. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every eset.

  • Page 78: Security Settings

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following 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 3 characters to 20 characters long.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Sucre Boot Secure Boot Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
  • Page 80 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore database variables to the manufacturer default settings. The options are Yes and No. Secure Boot Variable/Size/Keys/Key Source Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Os Recovery Signatures This feature allows the user to set and save the authorized signatures used for OS recovery. Select Update to update your "OS Recovery Signatures". Select Append to append your "OS Recovery Signatures". The settings are Update, and Append.

  • Page 82: Boot Settings

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy, the following items will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #8 When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be displayed for configuration: •...

  • Page 84: Save & Exit

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes you've made and return to the AMI BIOS setup utility. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

  • Page 86: Appendix A 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 87 Appendix A: Software 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. Figure A-2.

  • Page 88: 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 to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91 Appendix B: 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 92: Product Disposal

    H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual 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 93: 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 94 H12DSG-Q-CPU6 User's Manual Note: If you cannot locate the "SUPER.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www. supermicro.com to download the correct BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "SUPER.ROM". 1. While the system is turned off, insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (SUPER.ROM).
  • Page 95 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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