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  • Page 1 M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the Dual AMD EPYC Gen II processor, the M12SWA-TF motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.
  • Page 4 M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF User's Manual 2.7 Connectors ........................39 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................46 How Jumpers Work ......................46 2.9 LED Indicators ........................49 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................50 Before Power On ......................50 No Power ..........................50 No Video ...........................51 System Boot Failure ......................51 Memory Errors ........................51 What to do if the System is Losing the Setup Configuration..........52...
  • Page 7 Preface A.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ..................96 A.2 Driver Installation ........................98 A.3 SuperDoctor 5 ........................99 ® A.4 IPMI ............................99 Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements B.1 Battery Handling .......................100 B.2 Product Disposal ......................102 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery C.1 Overview ...........................103 C.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................103 C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............103...

  • 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. M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF User's Manual M12SWA-TF REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA IPMI CODE BAR CODE BAR CODE SAS CODE BIOS LICENSE MAC CODE Figure 1-2. M12SWA-TF Motherboard Layout Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference JWP1 COM1 JPL2 JWP2 BMC LED JPW2 JUSBLAN1 JPUSB1 JPL1 M12SWA-TF REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA IPMI CODE BAR CODE BAR CODE SAS CODE USB 0/1 BIOS LICENSE MAC CODE DIMMA1~D1 M.2 NVME M.2-0LED M.2-1LED M.2 NVME...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    M12SWA-TF User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS (Onboard) Open (Normal) JPAC1 HD Audio Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1, JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 USB6/7 Wake Up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Time Control...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Header JSPDIF In/JSPDIF Out SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) In/Out Headers USB0/1 USB 2.0 Front Panel Header USB10/11 USB 3.2 (Gen. 1) Type A Front Panel Header USB9 USB 3.2 (Gen. 2) Type C Front Panel Header VGA Port Note: Jumpers in the table not described are for manufacturing testing purposes only and are not covered in this manual.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    M12SWA-TF User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000 Series Processors processor in SP3 sockets Memory • Up to 8 DDDR4 ECC/non-ECC UDIMM/ECC RDIMM sockets, with speeds of up to 3200MHz (1DPC). Max capacity is up to 256GB (UDIMM)/2TB (RDIMM) in 6 PCIe 4.0 x16 slots DIMM Size •...
  • 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 M12SWA-TF User's Manual M12SWA-TF DDR4 DIMMA1 SVID up to 3200Mhz (1DPC) DIMMB1 DIMMC1 PCIE_G3 PCIe x16 SLOT #1 DIMMD1 PCIE_G0 DIMME1 PCIe x16 SLOT #2 DIMMF1 PCIE_G1 PCIe x16 SLOT #3 DIMMG1 PCIE_P3 DIMMH1 PCIe x16 SLOT #5 PCIE_P2 PCIe x16 SLOT #6...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000 Series Processors, up to 64 cores. The M12SWA-TF motherboard offers maximum I/O expendability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 7nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 18: System Health Monitoring

    M12SWA-TF User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the M12SWA-TF 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

    M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF 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 M12SWA-TF 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

    M12SWA-TF 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: Rear I/O Ports

    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. Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Definitions M12SWA-TF REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA IPMI CODE BAR CODE...
  • Page 36 M12SWA-TF User's Manual 1. COM Port There is one serial communications port (COM1) on the rear I/O panel. 2. VGA Port There is one VGA port on the rear I/O panel 3. 1Gb LAN Port (i210) There is one 1GB LAN port located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 37 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the serverboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com...

  • Page 38: 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 location of JF1.. M12SWA-TF REV:1.00...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Connectors ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2~JPR4) CPU power connectors to the power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 40 M12SWA-TF User's Manual Front Panel External Speaker (JD1) If you wish to use an external speaker, attach an external speaker to pins 6~7. See the table below for pin definitions. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pins# Definition Power LED External Speaker...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation SATA (SATA0~SATA3) The M12SWA-TF has four available SATA 3.0 ports (SATA0~SATA3). These are standard SATA 3.0 ports. SATA Connctors Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground SATA_TXP SATA_TXP Ground SATA_RXN SATA_RXP Ground Standby Power Header The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard.
  • Page 42 Advanced Section in the BIOS. Sysem Fan Headers Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Ports (6Gb/second) The M12SWA-TF motherboard has three available SATA 3.0 ports (SATA0~3). They are standard SATA 3.0 ports. SATA Connectors Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out Header The SPDIF Out (JSPDIF_OUT) is used for digital audio output.
  • Page 43 Two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB0/1) are located on the front panel of the M12SWA-TF. In addition, two Type A USB 3.2 headers (USB10/11) and one Type C USB 3.2 header (USB9) are located on on the front panel of the M12SWA-TF. See the tables below for pin definitions Front Panel USB 3.0 Front Panel USB 3.2...
  • Page 44 The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassis overheat. This LED will also blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. The M12SWA-TF has four SATA 3.0 ports through the P1-PCIe1A port and HDD backplane board BPN-NVMe4-228N-S4 with a specific cable.
  • Page 45 It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Please go to the following link for more information on TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/ manuals/other/TPM.pdf. Trusted Platform Module Header...

  • Page 46: Jumper Settings

    M12SWA-TF User's Manual 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 47 Chapter 2: Installation HD Audio Enable/Disable JPAC1 enables or disables Audio Controlleron the motherboard. See the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled HD Audio Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Use JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable LAN ports 1 and 2 respectively on the motherboard.
  • Page 48 M12SWA-TF 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 49: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators M.2-0LED, M.2-1LED, M.2-2LED, M.2-3LED Three M.2 indicators blinks green when they are functioning normally. Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Blinking Green Device working BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDM1 on the serverboard. When LEDM1 is blinking, BMC functions normally.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: What To Do If The System Is Losing The Setup Configuration

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http://www.supermicro.com memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer.
  • Page 55 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 56 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 >> Disabled) 2.
  • Page 57 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 58: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the M12SWA-TF 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 61: 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 M12SWA-TF BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 62 M12SWA-TF User's Manual Build Date This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 63: 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 64 M12SWA-TF 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 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • SMU FW Version • ABL Version ACPI Settings PCI AER Support Use this feature to enable or disable ACPI OS to natively manage PCI Advanced Error Reporting. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 M12SWA-TF User's Manual base I/O and IRQ address. The options are Auto, IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, IO=2F8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, IO=3E8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and IO=2E8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS L1 Stream HW Prefetcher / L2 Stream HW Prefetcher This setting is used to enable or disable the L1/L2 Stream Hardware Prefetcher. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. SVM Mode This setting Disables or Enables CPU Virtualization. SEV ASID Count Use this setting to specify the maximum valid ASID.
  • Page 68 M12SWA-TF User's Manual NB Configuration Determinism Control Use this setting to configure the Determinism Control. Options include Manual and Auto. cTDP Control Use this setting to configure the cTDP Control. Options include Manual and Auto. IOMMU Use this setting to enable or disable IOMMU. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Chipselect Interleaving This setting controls interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip for node 0. The options are Disabled and Auto. BankGroupSwap This setting controls the Bank Group Swap. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. DRAM Scrub Time This setting provides a value that is the number of hours to scrub memory.
  • Page 70 M12SWA-TF User's Manual PCIe ARI Support Use this setting to control the Alternative Routing-ID Interpretation. The options are Disable, Enable and Auto. VGA Priority Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support. The options are Onboard and Offboard.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU1 SLOT 2 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. CPU1 SLOT 3 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 72 M12SWA-TF User's Manual IPv4 HTTP Support This setting allows you to enable or disable IPv4 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv4 HTTP boot support will not be available. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IPv6 PXE Support This setting allows you to enable or disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will not be available.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 Terminal Type...
  • Page 74 M12SWA-TF User's Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bits per second Use this feature to set 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 76 M12SWA-TF User's Manual Legacy Console Redirection Resolution For Legacy OS systems, use this setting to specify the number of Rows and Columns supported for redirection.The options are 80x24 and 80x25. 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.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 78 M12SWA-TF User's Manual IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Select Enabled to activate IPv4 network configuration. The options include Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following item will become available for configuration: Enable DHCP This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Disabled is selected, you will need to know the local IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Interface ID The 64 bit alternative interface ID for the device. . DAD Transmit Count The number of consecutive Neighbor Solicitating messages sent while performing Duplicate Address Detection on a tentative address. A value of zero indicates that Duplicate Address Detection is not performed. . Policy Options include automatic and manual.
  • Page 80 M12SWA-TF User's Manual SATA Configuration This section displays the detected SATA devices installed on the system. SATA Enable This setting enables or disables the on chip SATA controller. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. SATA Information This section displays information on the detected SATA devices.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NVMe Configuration NVMe Information NVMe RAID mode Use the setting to set the NVMe RAID mode. Options include Disabled and Enabled. NVMe Information NVMe Configuration HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP Boot Policy Options include Apply to all LANs, Apply to each LAN and Boot Priority #1 instantly. Priority of HTTP Boot Instance of Priority 1 Rank targeted port...
  • Page 82 M12SWA-TF User's Manual Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection PORT CONFIGURATION MENU NIC Configuration Link Speed Use the setting to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Options include Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.
  • Page 83 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 84 M12SWA-TF User's Manual Driver Health Intel (R) PR0/1000 6.1.16 PCI-E Healthy This item displays the information/status of driver installed in the system.

  • Page 85: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 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.
  • Page 86 M12SWA-TF User's Manual 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 87: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system...
  • Page 88 M12SWA-TF User's Manual 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 89: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 90 M12SWA-TF User's Manual System Mode 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 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore all DBs to the 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 92: Boot Settings

    M12SWA-TF User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities This feature prioritizes the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot. Press <Enter> on each item sequentially to select devices.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Boot Option #7 • Boot Option #8 • Boot Option #9 • Boot Option #10 • Boot Option #11 Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list.

  • Page 94: Save & Exit

    M12SWA-TF 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 95 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 96: 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 97 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 98: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wdl/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 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102: Product Disposal

    M12SWA-TF 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 103: 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 104 M12SWA-TF 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 105 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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