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AS -2124BT-HTR
AS -2124BT-HNTR
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  • Page 1 A+ Server AS -2124BT-HTR AS -2124BT-HNTR USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • 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 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. Secure Data Deletion A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/utility/...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................8 1.2 Unpacking the System ......................8 1.3 System Features ........................9 1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................10 Control Panel ........................10 Front Features ........................11 Rear Features ........................12 Input/Output Ports ......................12 SIOM Network Ports ......................13 Node Trays ........................13 1.5 Motherboard Layout ......................14 Quick Reference .......................15...
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power ........................24 Removing Power from a Node ..................24 Removing Power from the System ...................24 3.2 Accessing the System ......................25 Removing a Computing Node Drawer ................25 Removing the Chassis Cover ...................26 3.3 Motherboard Components ....................27 Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................27 Heatsinks ........................33 Memory Support and Installation ..................34...
  • Page 6 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Chapter 5 Software 5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ..................56 5.2 Driver Installation ........................58 5.3 SuperDoctor 5 ........................59 ® 5.4 IPMI ............................60 Chapter 6 BIOS 6.1 Introduction .........................61 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ....................61 6.2 Main Setup .........................61 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................63 6.4 IPMI ............................78 6.5 Event Logs .........................81...
  • Page 7 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Overview The Supermicro Big Twin AS -2124BT-H(N)TR is a high-end enterprise server well suited for HPC, Big-Data/Big-Science, or oil and gas enterprises. It is based on the H12DST-B motherboard and the 217BHQ+ chassis with four discrete compute nodes.
  • Page 9: System Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 System Features The following is an overview of the main features. System Features Motherboard (per node) H12DST-B Chassis 217BHQ+ CPU (per node) Dual AMD EPYC 7003/7002 series processors in SP3 sockets (7003 Series Processor drop-in support requires BIOS version 2.0 or newer) Chipset System on Chip...
  • Page 10: Server Chassis Features

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 1.4 Server Chassis Features Control Panel There are four control panels on the front outside edges of the chassis. Each control panel houses power buttons and status monitoring lights for one node. Figure 1-1. Control Panel Control Panel Features Item Feature...
  • Page 11: Front Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Front Features The chassis front offers access to the storage drives and a control panel for each node. Hot-swap Storage Drives (24) Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View Front Chassis Features Item Feature Description Control Panels Controls a node as labeled Drive bays Six drives controlled by node A Drive bays...
  • Page 12: Rear Features

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Rear Features The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View Rear Chassis Features Item Feature Description A, B, C, D Node A, B, C, D Independent computing nodes Power Supplies Redundant power modules...
  • Page 13: Siom Network Ports

    Two QSFP & two RJ45 AOC-MHIBF-m2Q2GM IB FDR One QSFP & two RJ45 AOC-MHIBF-m1Q2GM IB EDR/100GbE One QSFP28 & one RJ45 AOC-MHIBE-m1CGM Updates: https://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM. cfm?show=SELECT&socket=SP3 Node Trays The chassis contains four separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard. Figure 1-4. Node Tray...
  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout BMC HB LED2 IPMI LAN JDBG1 JWD1 UID LED1 USB0/1 COM1 Power OK LED3 FAN3 FAN4 SIOM JBT1 JTPM1 NCSI SXB3 H12DST-B REV:1.00A DESIGNED IN USA SATA6 SXB4 USB3 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMMC1...
  • Page 15: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting UID SW Unit ID switch (push-button toggle switch ON/OFF) JBT1 Clear CMOS Open (Normal) JDBG1 Debug mode control Pins 1-2: Normal mode JWD1 Watch Dog control Pins 1-2: Reset Connector Description Battery (BT1) Onboard CMOS battery COM 1...
  • Page 16: System Block Diagram

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual System Block Diagram H12DST-B IPMI LAN RJ45 AMD SP3 Rear USB Micro SD RTL8211F SXB3 RMII DDR4 JSIOM1 AST2500 BMC ROM CPU1 USB2 [0_1:0] 64MB CPU1 P1 [15:0] CPU1 USB3 [0_1:0] CPU1 P0 [10] CPU1 P3 [15:0] CPU1 USB2 [1_2] SXB4...
  • Page 17: Where To Get Replacement Components

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components.
  • Page 19: Server Precautions

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in- stallations, the racks should be coupled together. • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack.
  • Page 20: Circuit Overloading

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
  • Page 21: Rack Mounting Instructions

    Chapter 2: Server Installation 2.3 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided.
  • Page 22: Installing The Rails On A Rack

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Installing the Rails on a Rack 1. Loosen the adjusting screw to allow the rear section to slide in the front section. 2. Push the small hooks on the front section of the rail into the holes on the front post of the rack and then down, until the spring-loaded pegs snap into the rack holes.
  • Page 23: Chassis Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chassis Installation Slide the chassis into the rack so that the bottom of the chassis slides onto the bottom lip of the rails. Figure 2-3. Sliding the Chassis into the Rack Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Component Installation

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Chapter 3 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 25: Accessing The System

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.2 Accessing the System Removing a Computing Node Drawer Node Handle Node Release Handle Figure 3-1. Removing a Node Tray Removing a Node 1. Use the operating system to power down the node. 2. Remove any cables attached to the node 3.
  • Page 26: Removing The Chassis Cover

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Removing the Chassis Cover You can access some chassis components, such as fans, by removing the cover. Remove two screws Figure 3-2. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover The chassis top cover can be lifted off after removing two screws. Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place.
  • Page 27: Motherboard Components

    When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustration only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 28 SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 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 29 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 4. Remove the external cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the rail frame. External Cap PnP Cover Cap 5. The CPU package is shipped from the factory with the carrier frame pre-assembled. Grip the handle of the carrier frame/CPU package assembly from its shipping tray, and while gripping the handle, align the flanges of the carrier frame onto the rails of the rail frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the rail frame is lowered later.
  • Page 30 SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 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.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 8. Gently lower the rail frame down onto the socket until the latches on the rail frame engage with the socket housing and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place! 9. Gently lower the force frame down onto the rail frame and hold it in place until it is seated in the Socket housing.
  • Page 32 SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 11. After the force frame is secured and the CPU package is in place, now you must install the heatsink to the frame. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely over the four screw holes on CPU package on the socket frame. 12.
  • Page 33: Heatsinks

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Heatsinks The AS -2124BT-H(N)TR server uses a slightly different heatsink design for each CPU. The SNK-P0062PM model is used for CPU2, the CPU closer to the mid-chassis fans. Figure 3-3. Heatsink SNK-P0062PW Figure 3-4. Heatsink SNK-P0062PM (for CPU1) (for CPU2) Uninstalling the Processor and Heatsink...
  • Page 34: Memory Support And Installation

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H12DST-B supports up to 4 TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/ NVDIMM memory in sixteen (16) slots.
  • Page 35: Dimm Module Population

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Module Population • Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM. •...
  • Page 36: Installing Memory

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Installing Memory ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents including memory modules. To avoid damaging DIMM modules, it is important to handle them carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient. • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. •...
  • Page 37: Motherboard Battery

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 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. Replacing the Battery Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1. 1.
  • Page 38: Chassis Components

    AS -2124BT-HTR – Six SATA drives • AS -2124BT-HNTR – Four NVMe/SATA and two SATA drives 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 www.supermicro.com/aplus.
  • Page 39: Drive Configuration

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Drive Configuration The chassis contains four separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard. Each node controls a set of six drives. If a node drawer is pulled out of the chassis, the drives associated with that node will power down.
  • Page 40: Installing Drives

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Installing Drives Removing Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the carrier out of the chassis (Figure 3-5). 3.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-9. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier Installing a Drive 1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier. 2.
  • Page 42: Installing An M.2 Solid State Drive

    ESD. Note: M.2 for should be used for operating systems only. It is not designed for read/write intensive applications. Also, there are some thermal limitations. Please contact Supermicro Support before installing an M.2 device.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Plastic M.2 Standoff Figure 3-12. The Plastic Standoff (in the hole for 22110 SSD)
  • Page 44: Installing Expansion Cards

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Installing Expansion Cards The system can accommodate two low-profile PCIe 4.0 x16 cards per node, for a total of eight in the chassis. Installing an Expansion Card 1. Power down the node and remove it from the chassis. 2.
  • Page 45: Siom Card

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation SIOM Card The Supermicro Input/Output module (SIOM) card provides options for network connection. It is inserted into a SIOM slot on the motherboard. This installation is usually performed by a system integrator or manufacturer.
  • Page 46: System Fans

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual System Fans Four mid-chassis fans provide cooling. Fan speed is controlled by a system temperature setting in IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. The system can continue to run with a failed fan. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model.
  • Page 47: Checking The Server Air Flow

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-16. Fan into Housing Checking the Server Air Flow • Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. • Do not operate the server without drives or drive carriers in the drive bays. •...
  • Page 48: Power Supply

    Power Supply The chassis features redundant power supplies. The power modules can be changed without powering down the system. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro or authorized distributors. These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This feature enables them to automatically sense the input voltage and operate at a 100-120v or 180-240v.
  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections, jumpers and LED indicators on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Not all connections are required. A motherboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1. Please review the Safety Precautions in Chapter 3 before installing or removing components.
  • Page 50: Front Control Panel Connector

    The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from Supermicro. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 51: Ports

    There are LAN ports on the chassis rear provided by the SIOM card. There is also a dedicated IPMI LAN port on the I/O back panel. For more information on IPMI, refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 52: Jumpers

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 4.3 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: 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 54: Led Indicators

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 4.4 LED Indicators IPMI LAN LED The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED indicates the speed of the connection. IPMI LAN IPMI LAN LED Link LED (left) LED Color Definition Link LED Activity LED None 10 Mb/s...
  • Page 55: Pciexpress Slots

    A SATA DOM (Device-on-Disk) is located at SATA6 on the motherboard. SATA6 is used with a Supermicro SuperDOM, which is a yellow SATA DOM connector with a power pin built in, and no external power supply is needed. Supermicro SuperDOM is backward-compatible with a regular SATA HDD or SATA DOM that requires an external power supply.
  • Page 56: Chapter 5 Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: 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 5-2.
  • Page 58: Driver Installation

    SuperServer AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 5.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at www.supermicro.com/ wdl/driver/AMD/SP3. 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 59: Superdoctor ® 5

    5.3 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 60: Ipmi

    There are several BIOS settings that are related to BMC. For general documentation and information on BMC, visit our website at: www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/management-software/bmc-resources BMC ADMIN User Password For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user.
  • Page 61: Chapter 6 Bios

    Chapter 6: BIOS Chapter 6 BIOS 6.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the H12DST-B and provides the instructions on navigating the setup screens. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be updated. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted since this manual was published.
  • Page 62 HH:MM:SS format. 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 01/01/2016 after RTC reset. Supermicro H12DST-B (Motherboard model) BIOS Version Build Date (of the BIOS) CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) Version: This item displays the CPLD version used in the system.
  • Page 63: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced tab and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Caution: 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. If this occurs, revert to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 64 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: BIOS • APOB Version • APPB Version PSP Directory Level 2 (Updateable) • PSP Bootloader Version • SMU FW Version • ABL Version • APCB Version • APOB Version • APPB Version ACPI Settings High Precision Event Timer The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) can produce periodic interrupts and is used to synchronize multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the need to use other timestamp calculations.
  • Page 66 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Sol Configurationf Serial Port The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings Change Settings The options are Auto, IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: BIOS Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits.
  • Page 68 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTFB and ANSI. Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: BIOS Putty KeyPad This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN and VT400. Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Console Redirection Settings Redirection COM Port For this setting, select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM...
  • Page 70 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Bits per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: BIOS Core Control This sets the number of cores to be used by your system. Once this option has been used to remove any cores, a power cycle is required in order for the future selections to take effect. Options include Auto, TWO (1+1), Four (2 + 2) and Six (3 + 3).
  • Page 72 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual cTDP Control Use this setting to configure the cTDP Control. Options include Manual and Auto. IOMMU Use this setting to enable/disable IOMMU. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. ACS Enable Use this setting to enable/disable ACS. Options include Enabled, Disabled and Auto. Memory Configuration ...
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: BIOS 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). The options are Disabled and Enabled. SR-I0V Support If the system has SR-IOV capable PCI-E devices, this setting will enable or disable the Single Root IO Virtualization Support for the system.
  • Page 74 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual RSC-PR-6-X2 SLOT1/SLOT2 PCI-E 4.0x16 OPROM RSC-P-6-X2 SLOT1/SLOT2 PCI-E 4.0x16 OPROM M.2 CPU1 PCI-E 3.0x4 OPROM This setting enables or disables the listed PCI-E Slot OPROM option. The options are Disabled, Legacy or EFI. Onboard LAN Use this setting to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6: BIOS PXE boot wait time This setting allows you to set in a number field the wait time to press <ESC> to abort the PXE boot. Default is 0. Media detect count This setting allows you set in a number field the number of times presence of media will be checked.
  • Page 76 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual HTTP BOOT Configuration HTTP Boot One Time When the HTTP boot option is created, this option when enabled, will allow the system to boot via HTTP the first time and revert to the default boot after. The options include Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 6: BIOS Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings. Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification.The options include Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 78: Ipmi

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 6.4 IPMI Use this tab page to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: BIOS to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset. When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full.
  • Page 80 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three- digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.
  • Page 81: Event Logs

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.5 Event Logs Use this tab page to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 82 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full.
  • Page 83: Security

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.6 Security Use this tab page to configure Security settings. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 84 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Install Factory Default Keys Select Yes to install all default secure keys set by the manufacturer.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: BIOS  Authorized Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file.
  • Page 86: Boot

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 6.7 Boot Use this tab page to configure Boot Settings. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual. Legacy to EFI Support This option enables or disables the system to boot to an EFI OS after the boot failed from the legacy boot order.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6: BIOS Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which hard disk drive devices are boot devices. NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which network drive devices are boot devices.
  • Page 88: Save & Exit

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual 6.8 Save & Exit Use this tab page to configure Save & Exit settings. 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 89 Chapter 6: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 90: Bios Update Using Ipmi

    If necessary, the system BIOS can be updated using IPMI. Documentation on IPMI is available at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm. 1. Download the BIOS file using the link on the server web page. Unzip and save it. 2. Access the IPMI web interface. Enter the IP address and log in. The default username and password are ADMIN/ADMIN.
  • Page 91 Chapter 6: BIOS Start Button Verify Date Clear Checkboxes Figure 6-3. Start Upgrade Dialog 6. In the Start Upgrade dialog, make sure the three checkboxes are not checked, and verify the date of the BIOS file you uploaded before proceeding. 7.
  • Page 92: Appendix A Ipmi Crash Dump

    In the event of a processor internal error (IERR) that crashes your system, you may want to provide information to support staff. You can download a crash dump of status information using IPMI. The IPMI manual is available at https://www.supermicro.com/solutions/IPMI.cfm. Check IPMI Error Log 1.
  • Page 93 Appendix A IPMI Crash Dump Downloading the Crash Dump File 1. In the IPMI interface, click the Miscellaneous tab, then the Trouble Shooting option. 2. Click the Dump button and wait five minutes for the file to be created. (No confirm ation message will appear.) 3.
  • Page 94: 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 95 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 96 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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 97 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 98 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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 99 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 100 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual ‫אזהרה מפני ניתוק חשמלי‬ ‫!אזהרה‬ ‫יש לנתק את המערכת מכל מקורות החשמל ויש להסיר את כבל החשמלי מהספק‬ ‫.לפני גישה לחלק הפנימי של המארז לצורך התקנת או הסרת רכיבים‬ ‫يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد‬ ‫انطاقت...
  • Page 101 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo. 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...
  • Page 102 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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, cerradura con llave u otro medio de seguridad.
  • Page 103 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 104 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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...
  • Page 105 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 106 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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 107 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 108 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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. Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften.
  • Page 109 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 110 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR 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 111 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 112 ‫.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 113 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 114: Appendix C System Specifications

    A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User's Manual Appendix C System Specifications Processors (7003 Series Processor drop-in support requires Dual AMD EPYC 7003/7002 series processors in SP3 type sockets. BIOS version 2.0 or newer) Chipset System on Chip BIOS 256 Mb SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash UEFI BIOS Memory Sixteen slots, up to 4 TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/NVDIMM memory Size up to 256 GB...
  • Page 115 Appendix C: System Specifications System Cooling Four 8-cm mid-chassis fans; two CPU heatsinks per node Weight Net Weight: 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) Gross Weight: 85 lbs (38.6 g) Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º...
  • Page 116: 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 117 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 118 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User Manual 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 119 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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 120 A+ Server AS -2124BT-H(N)TR User Manual 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.

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