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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X12STL-IF 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 The Supermicro X12STL-IF supports the Intel® Xeon E-2300 and 10th Generation Pentium processor in an LGA1200 socket. Built with the Intel PCH C252 chipset, the X12STL-IF supports 64GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 3200MHz, SATA 3.0 ports, M.2, 1G Base-T ports, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header.
  • Page 4 Super X12STL-IF 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 .......................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 ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Environmental Temperature Control .................18 System Resource Alert......................18...
  • Page 6 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual DIMM Removal .........................29 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................30 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................35 2.7 Connectors .........................40 Power Connections ......................40 Headers ..........................41 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................47 How Jumpers Work ......................47 2.9 LED Indicators ........................51 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................54...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • 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 additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X12STL-IF 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 exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Figure 1-2. X12STL-IF Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD2 JSD1 JWD1 I-SATA0-3...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 JRF1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JPL2 JMD1_SRW1 JMD1_SRW1 DIMMA1 BIOS LICENSE DIMMB1 JPWR1 SLOT7 JPI2C1 X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 JMD1 LED1 USB2/3 FAN2 USB 6/7(3.2) JWD1 JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 FAN1 FANA...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description USB0/1 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports USB2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers USB4/5 Back Panel USB 3.2 Ports USB6/7 Front Accessible USB 3.2 Headers VGA Port...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Supports an Intel Xeon E-2300 and 10th Generation Pentium (Socket H5 - LGA 1200) series processor with up to eight cores Memory • Up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 3200MHz in two memory slots Note: Speed support is up to 2666MHz when a Pentium processor is installed.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Power Management • ACPI power management • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Wake-on-LAN System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU, Memory, VBAT, +3.3V stdby, CPU temperature, PCH temperature, system temperature •...
  • Page 16 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram 3200 MT/s support is limited to 1R1R configurations . (64 GB) DDR4 (CHA) INTEL LGA1200 PCIe4.0 x16 DIMMA1 JPCIE1 PCIE 4.0 x16 3200MHz / 2933MHz (Socket-H5) DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 3200MHz / 2933MHz DMI x8 PCIe3.0 x1...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon E-2300 and 10th Generation Pentium (Socket H5 - LGA 1200) series processor and the Intel C252 chipset, the X12STL-IF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 18: Environmental Temperature Control

    It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges. 1.7 Serial Port The X12STL-IF motherboard has one serial port on the I/O back panel.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: 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 21 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1. Holding the CPU by the edges with your thumb and index finger, align the triangle on the CPU with the triangle on the socket.

  • Page 22: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 and #2, then #3 and #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click, then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90°...

  • Page 24: Removing The Heatsink

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Installation

    Standoffs (4) Screwdriver Only if Needed JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1 Location of Mounting Holes Notes: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lbf-in on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

  • Page 26: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 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. See 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 27: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X12STL-IF supports up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 3200MHz in two memory slots. Speed support is up to 2666MHz when a Pentium processor is installed. Speed support is up to 2933 MT/s for 2R2R configurations. Refer to the table below for the recommended DIMM population order.

  • Page 28: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • It is recommended to use DDR4 memory of the same type, size, and speed. • The motherboard will support odd-numbered modules (one module installed). However, to achieve the best memory performance, a balanced memory population is recommended.

  • Page 29: Dimm Installation

    JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE 2. Align the DIMM module key with the receptive point on the single-latch DIMM slot. X12STL-IF 3. Push the release tab outwards to unlock DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 the slot.

  • Page 30: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 31 TRD4P TD3+ SGND TD3- 1. LAN1/2 2. BMC LAN JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...
  • Page 32 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1) on the I/O back panel and two USB 2.0 headers (USB2/3) on the motherboard. The motherboard also has two USB 3.2 ports (USB4/5) on the I/O back panel and one front access USB 3.2 header (USB6/7).
  • Page 33 A video (VGA) port is located on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 1. COM1 2. VGA JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...
  • Page 34 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at JUIDB1, which is next to the VGA port on the back panel. The UID LED (LED2) is located next to the UID switch.

  • Page 35: 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. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 36 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V PWR Supply Fail Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 38 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition +3.3V Stby PWR LED 1. Power LED Ground Power Button Reset Button...

  • Page 40: Connectors

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The primary 24-pin power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. The 4-pin (JPV1) processor power connector must also be connected to your power supply.

  • Page 41: Headers

    PWM_Control 1. FAN1 2. FAN2 JPL1 3. FAN3 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN 4. FANA LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...
  • Page 42 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and 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.
  • Page 43 Ground Ground 1. Chassis Intrusion 2. JSD1 JPL1 3. JSD2 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...
  • Page 44 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMB1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SMBus Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Data Ground Clock Power SMB (I²C) Header...
  • Page 45 This motherboard has six SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0-3, I-SATA4, and I-SATA5). I-SATA4/5 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs that are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in and do not require external power cables. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backwards compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power cables.
  • Page 46 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Speaker/Buzzer On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the speaker and pins 3-4 are for the buzzer. If you wish to use an external speaker, connect its cable to pins 1-4. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions...

  • Page 47: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 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 48 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Watch Dog Timer Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 49 1. Manufacturing Mode 2. LAN1 Enable/Disable JPL1 3. LAN2 Enable/Disable USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...
  • Page 50 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual CPU PCIe Bifurcation Set the JRF1 jumper to set the PCIe lanes to either x16 or 2 x8 for Slot 7. PCIe Bifurcation Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 2 x8 1. CPU PCIe Bifurcation JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2)

  • Page 51: Led Indicators

    BMC Normal 1. Onboard Power LED 2. BMC Heartbeat LED JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...
  • Page 52 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual OH LED LED3 is the overheat LED. When the LED is solid red, there is a system overheat. Overheat LED LED Color Definition Solid Red Overheat 1. OH LED JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1...
  • Page 53 1000 Gbps Amber/Yellow 100 Gbps 1. LAN Port LED JPL1 USB 4/5(3.2) JPV1 BMC_LAN LAN1/2 USB 0/1 LEDM1 JVRM1 JMD1_SRW1 BIOS LICENSE X12STL-IF DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 BAR CODE JMD1 USB 6/7(3.2) JSD1 JSD2 JWD1 I-SATA0-3 PRESS FIT JPME2 JBT1...

  • Page 54: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X12STL-IF 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 55: 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 for details on beep codes. 3.

  • Page 56: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of ECC DDR4 modules recommended by the manufacturer. 4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory slots and check the results.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following: 1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD. 2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working properly.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 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 61: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 62: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 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 63: 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 RTC reset. Supermicro X12STL-IF BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 64 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 65: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure the Advanced settings. 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 default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 66 Super X12STL-IF 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 67 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • CPU Speed • L1 Data Cache • L1 Instruction Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache • • SMX/TXT CPU Flex Ratio Override Use this feature to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Prgoramming.
  • Page 68 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual PECI Use this feature to enable or disable Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI). The options are Disabled and Enabled. Use this feature to enable or disable AVX 2/3 instructions. This application is for Big Core only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Power & Performance Boot Performance Mode This feature allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before the operating system handoff. The options are Power Saving, Max Non-Turbo Performance, and Turbo Performance. Intel ® SpeedStep™ Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 70 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Power Limit 3 Override Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL3) override. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Power Limit 4 Override Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL4) override. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI T-States Use this feature to enable or disable ACPI T-States. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SGX settings Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Use this feature to enable or disable software guard extensions. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Software Controlled.
  • Page 72 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual • Memory RC Version • Memory Frequency • Memory Timing (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) • DIMMA1 • DIMMA2 • DIMMB1 • DIMMB2 DDR Speed Control Use this feature to set the DDR speed. The options are Auto and Manual.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Power Down Mode Use this feature to select the power down mode. The options are Auto, No Power Down, APD, and PPD-DLLoff. Pwr Down Idle Timer Use this feature to set the power down idle timer. The default value is 0. Memory Scrambler Use this feature to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
  • Page 74 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual DMI Gen3 ASPM Control Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) state on the System Agent (SA) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disable, Auto, ASPM L0s, ASPM L1, and ASPM L0sL1.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS DMA Control Guarantee Use this feature to enable or disable Direct Memory Access Control Guarantee. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IGD VTD Enable Use this feature to enable or disable IGD VTD. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IOP VTD Enable Use this feature to enable or disable IOP VTD.
  • Page 76 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual PCIe Speed Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation Select Enabled to enable the emulation of Port 61h bit-4 toggling in System Management Mode (SMM).
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows you to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color 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.
  • Page 78 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 80 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by you for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA Mode Selection Use this feature to select the SATA mode. The options are AHCI and Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. *If the feature above is set to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration, the next four features are available for configuration: SATA Interrupt Selection Use this feature to select the SATA interrupt.
  • Page 82 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual • ME Firmware Status #2 • Current State • Error Code ACPI Settings  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 83 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Mass Storage Driver Support Select Enabled for USB mass storage device support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. USB hardware delays and time-outs: USB transfer time-out Use this feature to set the time out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. The options are 1 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, and 20 sec.
  • Page 84 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 4.0 X16 Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled and Legacy (if the Boot Mode Select feature under the Boot tab...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS IPv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE boot wait time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+"...
  • Page 86 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Enter Configuration Menu  Interface Name Interface Type MAC address Host address Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID This feature displays the interface ID for the network device. DAD Transmit Count Use this feature to set the Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) value. The 0 value means no DAD is performed.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Select IPv4 or IPv6 Use this feature to select which LAN port to boot from. The options are IPv4 and IPv6. Boot Description Highlight the feature and press enter to create a boot description. The description cannot be more than 75 characters.
  • Page 88 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Pending Operation Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Configuration  USB Configuration USB Module Version: 21 USB Controllers: 2 XHCIs USB Devices: Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
  • Page 90 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification. Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx  Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx  NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to specify 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.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel(R) PRO/1000 6.5.01 PCI-E  Controller 95570998 Child 0 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection Controller 95570918 Child 0 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection Intel(R) Gigabit 0.0.29  Information is displayed here if a controller is detected by the BIOS.

  • Page 92: Event Logs

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: 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 94: Ipmi

    Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this menu 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.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows you 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. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
  • Page 96 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Station MAC Address Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. The address can be manually entered. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1). VLAN This feature displays the virtual LAN settings. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 97: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. 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 boot up or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 98 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Secure Boot Use this feature to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this item to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication. The options are Standard and Custom. CSM Support This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS  Enroll Efi Image This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash Certifi- cate of the image into the Authorized Signature Database. Device Guard Ready  Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB This feature allows you to decide if all secure boot variables should be saved.
  • Page 100 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual  Forbidden Signatures Update Select Yes to load a factory default DBX or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBX.

  • Page 101: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this feature to select the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. The default is 1. 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.
  • Page 102 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual • Boot Option #4 • Boot Option #5 • Boot Option #6 • Boot Option #7 • Boot Option #8 Delete Boot Option This feature allows you to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

  • Page 103: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to save settings and exit from the BIOS. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save &...
  • Page 104 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 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 Save &...
  • Page 105 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 106 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 107 1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might be a DVD, perhaps using an external USB/SATA DVD drive or a USB flash drive. 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 108 Super X12STL-IF 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 109 ISO file if preferred. Another option is to go to the Supermicro website and search for the motherboard. Find the product page for your motherboard and download the latest drivers and utilities.
  • Page 110 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 111 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 112 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual 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 113 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements 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 114 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 115 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 116 Super X12STL-IF User's Manual Note 2: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the "Super.ROM" bi- nary image file you download is the same version or a close version meant for your motherboard. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB port and reset the system until the following screen appears: 3.
  • Page 117 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below: Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it has completed.
  • Page 118 Super X12STL-IF User's 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.

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