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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=/wftp/utility/...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................7 1.2 System Features ........................10 1.3 Chassis Features .......................11 Control Panel ........................11 Chassis Front ........................13 Chassis Rear ........................14 1.4 Motherboard Layout ......................15 Quick Reference Table ......................16 1.5 Server Installation and Setup .....................19 Unpacking the System ......................19 Warnings and Precautions ....................19 Adding Components to your System ................19...
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Preface Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections 3.1 Power Connections ......................43 3.2 Headers and Connectors ....................44 3.3 Ports ...........................50 Front I/O Ports ........................50 Front Control Panel ......................53 3.4 Jumpers ..........................57 Explanation of Jumpers ....................57 3.5 LED Indicators ........................61 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................64 Starting the Setup Utility ....................64 4.2 Main Setup .........................65...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP. Applications for the servers include edge computing, universal customer premise equipment, cloud radio access network, network function virtualization, and software defined wide area network. The servers support an extended temperature range for rugged environments and graphics cards for greater compute power.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Motherboard Model Variation Table Motherboard Model Name X11SDW-4C-TP13F X11SDW-8C-TP13F X11SDW-12C-TP13F Processor Name Intel® Xeon® D-2123IT Intel® Xeon® D-2146NT Intel® Xeon® D-2163IT Number of Cores Number of Threads Processor Base 2.20GHz 2.30GHz 2.10GHz Frequency Max Turbo Frequency 3.00GHz 3.00GHz 3.00GHz...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Model Variation Table Motherboard Model Name X11SDW-14C-TP13F X11SDW-14CNT-TP13F X11SDW-16C-TP13F Processor Name Intel® Xeon® D-2173IT Intel® Xeon® D-2177NT Intel® Xeon® D-2183IT Number of Cores Number of Threads Processor Base 1.70GHz 1.90GHz 2.20GHz Frequency Max Turbo Frequency 3.00GHz 3.00GHz 3.00GHz SoC Max TDP...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 1.2 System Features The table below is an overview of the main features of the SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP. System Features Processors Intel® Xeon® D-2123IT, Intel® Xeon® D-2146NT, Intel® Xeon® D-2163IT, Intel® Xeon® D-2173IT, Intel® Xeon® D-2177NT, and Intel® Xeon® D-2183IT Motherboards X11SDW-4C-TP13F, X11SDW-8C-TP13F, X11SDW-12C-TP13F, X11SDW-14C-TP13F, X11SDW-14CNT-TP13F, and X11SDW-16C-TP13F...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Chassis Features Control Panel The power button and LEDs located on the control panel are described below. See Chapter 3 for details on the control panel descriptions. Figure 1-1. Control Panel View Control Panel Features Item Features Description The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Information LED Status Description Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure. Check for an inoperative fan. Power failure. Check for a non-operational power Blinking red (0.25Hz) supply.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chassis Front The illustration below shows the features included on the front of the chassis. Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View Front Chassis Features Item Features Description The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply Power Input to the server but maintains standby power.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Chassis Rear The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View Rear Chassis Features Item Features Description Rear Fan Three 80x80mm PWM redundant fans Antenna Ports Five antenna slots Security Slot Kensington®...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 Motherboard Layout Below is a layout of the X11SDW-4C-TP13F motherboard with jumper, connector, and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information, and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 3. LAN12/13 LAN1 LAN10/11...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting M.2 SMBus Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JBM1 Disable IPMI Shared LAN Pins 1-2 Open (Enable) JBM2 Disable Dedicated IPMI/Shared LAN Pins 1-2 Open (Enable) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open: Normal Closed: Clear CMOS JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description JNVI2C1 Non-volatile Memory (NVMe) I C Header JPH1 4-pin HDD Power Connector JPI2C1 Power I2C System Management Bus (Power SMB) Header JPV1 12V 8-pin DC Power Connector (Required to provide extra power to the CPU, or as alternative power for special enclosure when the 24 pin ATX power is not in use) JPW1 GPU Power Connector...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Figure 1-5. Chipset System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the System Specifications appendix for the actual specifications of your motherboard.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 Server Installation and Setup The server is shipped with the onboard processor and the motherboard installed in the chassis. Several steps are necessary to begin using your server. You must add memory, mount the hard disk drive, and mount the system in place. Unpacking the System Inspect the box in which the system was shipped and note if it was damaged.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Chapter 2 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.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.2 Accessing the System The CSE-E403iF features a lockable and segmented top cover. Open the fan cover to access the fans and fan filters. Remove the system cover to access other system components. Remove the hard drive cage, the expansion card module, and the air shroud to access the motherboard.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Accessing the Main System 1. Power down the system as described in Section 2.1. 2. Remove one screw on top of the system cover near the I/O panel. See Figure 2-2. 3. Remove two screws on the fan cover if necessary. 4.
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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-3. Slide Cover Off Chassis Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Enabling the Top Cover Lock Function The chassis includes a lock plate that allows the top cover to be locked. 1. Pull the lock plate into a vertical position. 2. Close the fan cover. Make sure the lock plate fits through the slot on the cover. 3.
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Handle the memory module by its edges only. • Put the memory modules into the antistatic bags when not in use. • Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMD1, DIMME1. • Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type and speed. •...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual DIMM Installation Caution: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage to the DIMMs or slots. Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 2.1. 1. Decide on the number of DIMMs to install and follow the DIMM population sequence table and diagram on the previous two pages.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation M.2 SSD Installation The X11SDW-4C/8C/12C/14C/14CNT/16C-TP13F supports three M.2 SSD connectors. To install an M.2 SSD, first locate the connector and the standoff on the motherboard. 1. Remove the screw from the standoff and set aside. 2.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Motherboard Battery This section describes how to remove and install the motherboard battery. Replacing the Battery Figure 2-8. Installing the Onboard Battery 1. Remove power from the system as described in Section 2.1. 2. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of the holder.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.4 Chassis Components Installing the Storage Drive(s) The CSE-E403iF can accommodate up to four fixed 2.5" storage drives that are installed to a hard drive cage and then inserted into the chassis. Screw Hard Drive Cage Screw Plastic Handles Figure 2-9.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Installing Hard Drives The hard drive cage must be removed from the chassis before installing the hard drives. 1. Make sure there is no power to the system as described in Section 2.1 and remove the chassis cover.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation Expansion Cards The E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP supports up to three PCI-E slots on the riser card. Follow the table printed on the riser card to set the JSEL jumper. The IIO configurations may also need to be set in the BIOS. Installing Expansion Cards 1.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Expansion Card Module Expansion Card (optional) Figure 2-12. Expansion Card Module Removed 6. Install the I/O shields for the expansion slots that are being populated. 7. Connect the power cable to the expansion card if necessary. 8.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation System Cooling The CSE-E403iF includes three hot-swappable 8-cm fans. Installing or Replacing the System Fan 1. Access the fans as described in Section 2.2. 2. Press the latch at the side of the fan. See Figure 2-13. 3.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Installing or Replacing the Fan Filters The system supports three fan filters that can be removed and cleaned. Power to the system can remain on while the the fan filters are removed or installed. 1. Access the fans as described in Section 2.2. 2.
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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the Air Shroud The air shroud directs airflow from two of the fans to the center of the motherboard. 1. If you are installing expansion cards that require power from the power supply, you must cut a hole to route the power cable from the power supply to the expansion module.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Mounting on a Surface The CSE-E403iF can be mounted directly on a surface using the mounting brackets and mounting screws or nails. The following procedure describes how to mount the system to a sturdy surface. Use screws or nails of sufficient strength to support the weight of the system. Mounting the Chassis 1.
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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation 2. Decide on an orientation to mount the server. The server can only be mounted with the I/O panel facing left or right. 420 mm I/O Facing Left 420 mm I/O Facing Right Figure 2-17. Possible Mounting Orientations...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 3. Mark two keyhole spots on the surface where the server will be mounted. The two keyholes for each orientation are circled in red. See Figure 2-17. 4. Install the two keyhole screws or nails. 5. Mount the server onto the two screws or nails. 6.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation Power Supply The E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP includes a 600W AC multi-output PFC Gold Certified power supply that can be removed and replaced. Removing and Replacing the Power Supply 1. Remove the power cord by following the steps in Section 2.1. PRESS FIT LED2 JBM2...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 10. Reinstall the air shroud. 11. Reconnect the expansion card power supply if necessary and reinstall the expansion card module. 12. Reconnect the hard drive data and power extension cables and reinstall the hard drive cage. 13.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A motherboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 3.2 Headers and Connectors Onboard Fan Header This motherboard has six fan headers (FAN1~FAN4, FANA, FANB) used for CPU/system cooling. These are all 4-pin fan headers, which are backward compatible with a traditional 3-pin fan. The onboard fan speed is controlled by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections SATA Ports The X11SDW-4C/8C/12C/14C/14CNT/16C-TP13F motherboard has four S-SATA 3.0 ports. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SATA 3.0 Port Pin Definitions Pin# Signal Ground SATA_TXP SATA_TXN Ground SATA_RXN SATA_RXP Ground M.2 Connection This motherboard has three M.2 connectors at JMD1, JMD2, and JMD3. JMD1 supports M-Key PCI-E 3.0 x4 and SATA 3.0 interfaces in a 2280/22110 form factor.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual VGA Header Connect a 16-pin VGA extension cable to JVGA1 for a VGA connecton. VGA Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition VGA_RED VGA_GRE VGA_BLE VGA_DET (GND) DDCSDA HSYNC VSYNC DDCSCL RAID Key Header The JRK1 header allows the user to enable RAID functions. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections General Purpose I/O Header The JGP1 (General Purpose Input/Output) header is a general purpose I/O expander on a pin header via the SMBus. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. GPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual NVMe I C Header JNVI C1 is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PCI-E peripheral cards. Connect a corresponding I C cable to this header. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NVMe I...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections S-SGPIO Header The Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (S-SGPIO1) header is used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the front panel. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out Load Ground Clock Software-Defined Pins (SDP) JSDP1, JSDP2, and JSDP3 are software-defined pins that can be used to support IEEE...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 3.3 Ports Front I/O Ports See Figure 3-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the front of the motherboard. PRESS FIT LED2 JBM2 JSXB1A LED3 COM1 USB 4/5 LAN 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 LAN 1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections LAN Ports The motherboard has 13 LAN ports. LAN1~LAN9 are 1G ports, LAN10 and LAN11 are 10G ports, LAN12 and LAN13 are 10G SFP+ ports. In addition to the LAN ports, the motherboard offers a dedicated IPMI LAN port. Refer to the table below for the pin definitions. Caution: If the operating temperature exceeds 30ºC and the system fans are not active, a LAN component may become overheated.
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Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com. UID LED...
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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP 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.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat and fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status State...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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 PWR LED...
Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections 3.4 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual SMBus to PCI-E Slots Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to the PCI-E slots. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI2C1 controls the clock and JI2C2 controls the data). SMBus to PCI-E Slots Jumper Settings Jumper Setting...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. The Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause the 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual USB Wake Up Use the JPUSB1 jumper to enable system wake up via a USB device. This jumper allows you to wake up the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections 3.5 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Thirteen LAN ports (LAN1-LAN13) are located on the I/O front panel. Each LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Overheat/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED When the light for LED3 is solid red, it means the system is overheating. When the LED is blinking red, it means a power failure or fan failure has occurred. Overheat/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED Indicator LED Color Definition...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections LAN Port Activity LED JLANLED1 is the activity LED for LAN1, JLANLED2 is the activity LED for LAN2-LAN5, and JLANLED3 is the activity LED for LAN6-LAN9. JLANLED1 LAN Activity LED Pin Definitions Pin# Definition P3V3 Dual GLAN1_ACT_N JLANLED2 LAN Activity LED...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SDW-4C-TP13F, X11SDW-8C-TP13F, X11SDW-12C-TP13F, X11SDW-14C-TP13F, X11SDW-14CNT-TP13F, and X11SDW-16C-TP13F motherboards. 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.
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 X11SDW-4C/8C/12C/14C/14CNT/16C-TP13F BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual INT19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Processor Max Ratio • Processor Min Ratio • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • L3 Cache RAM • Processor 0 Version Hyper-Threading (ALL) Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enable. The options are Enable and Disable.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the feature above is set to BIOS Controls EPB, the following features will be available for configuration: ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG Mode The Energy Perfomance BIAS (EPB) feature allows you to configure CPU power and per- fomance settings. Select Maximum Performance to set the highest performance. Select Performance to optimize performance over energy efficiecy.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Use this feature to enable or disable energy efficient turbo. The options are Enable and Disable. Turbo Mode This feature will enable dynamic control of the processor, allowing it to run above stock frequency. The options are Disable and Enable. Hardware PM State Control ...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU T State Control Software Controlled T-States Use this feature to enable Software Controlled T-States. The options are Disable and Enable. Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration ...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Memory RAS Configuration Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to run the system's memory channels in lockstep mode to minimize memory access latency. The options are Disable and Enable. Mirror Mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrub is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this feature is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual PCI-E Port Link Status This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot. PCI-E Port Link Max This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot. PCI-E Port Link Speed This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the feature above is set to Enable, the five features below will be available for configuration: Interrupt Remapping Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls external interrupt requests. The options are Enable and Disable. PassThrough DMA Use this feature to allow devices such as network cards to access the system memory without using a processor.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual RSC-R1UW-2E16 SLOT1 VMD (Available when detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe- cific root port. The options are Disable and Enable. Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 1A~1D.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA HDD Unlock This feature allows you to remove any password-protected SATA disk drives. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature "Configure sSATA as" above is set to RAID, the next two features will be available for configuration: sSATA RSTe Boot Info Select Enable to provide full int13h support for the devices attached to sSATA controller.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VGA Priority Use this feature to select VGA priority when multiple VGA devices are detected. Select On- board to give priority to your onboard video device. Select Offboard to give priority to your graphics card. The options are Onboard and Offboard. Consistent Device Name Support Select enabled for the BIOS to consistently name network devices.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the next six features will be available for configuration: Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3E8h;...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI. Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL/COM2. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
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Use this feature to disable or enable Platform Hiearchy (PH) Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete Attempts Change Attempt Order Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Intel(R) VROC with VMD Technology 5.4.0.1039 RAID volume and Intel VMD Controller information will be displayed if they are detected by the system. Driver Health ...
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP 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.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature displays the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This feature displays the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows you to determine 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).
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IPMI features. The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time without using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup will also be invalid when IPMI Extended Instruction is disabled.
SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings. 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 to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a user password.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot Mode This feature allows you to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, Key Management features are available for configuration: CSM Support This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Key Exchange Keys (KEK) Update Select Yes to load a factory default KEK or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing KEK. Select No to load the KEK from a file.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure boot settings: Boot mode select Use this feature to select the boot mode. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. LEGACY to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature 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>.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.
The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Figure 5-1. Driver & Tool Installation Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time.
5.2 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).
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/.
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/...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements . ٌ 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 ٍ...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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 システムコンポーネントの取り付けまたは取り外しのために、...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد انطاقت قبم انىصىل إىن امنناطق انداخهيت نههيكم نتثبيج أو إ ز انت مكىناث الجهاز 경고! 시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에 반드시 전원 공급장치로부터...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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 מוסמך בלבד רשאי להתקין, להחליף את הציוד או לתת שירות עבור הציוד واملدربيه...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제 조사에서...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual ¡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.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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.
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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.
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حجم املوصل والقابس السليم. استخدام أي كابالت ومحوالت أخرى قد يتسبب يف عطل أو حريق. يحظر قانون السالمة لألجهزة الكهربائية واملعدات استخدام الكابالت املعتمدة من قبلUL أوCSA ( والتي تحمل عالمةUL/CSA) مع أي معدات أخرى غري املنتجات املعنية واملحددة من قبلSupermicro.
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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...
Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Intel® Xeon® D-2123IT for E403-9D-4C-FN13TP Intel® Xeon® D-2146NT for E403-9D-8CN-FN13TP Intel® Xeon® D-2163IT for E403-9D-12C-FN13TP Intel® Xeon® D-2173IT for E403-9D-14C-FN13TP Intel® Xeon® D-2177NT for E403-9D-14CN-FN13TP Intel® Xeon® D-2183IT for E403-9D-16C-FN13TP Note: Refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors. BIOS 512Mb AMI BIOS®...
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual Power Supply Model: PWS-601-1H, 600 W AC multi-output power supply with PFC; 80 Plus Gold Certified AC Voltage 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 7.5-3.1 A +5 V: 20 A +5 V standby: 3 A +12 V: 49 A +3.3 V: 16 A Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 0 ºC to 50 ºC (32 ºF to 122 ºF)
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.
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Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new 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 with BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 6. After the process of BIOS recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-4C/8CN/12C/14C/14CN/16C-FN13TP User's Manual 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.
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