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  • Page 1 H12DSi-N6 H12DSi-NT6 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • 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 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the AMD EPYC™ 7002/7003 Series processors, the H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.
  • Page 4 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 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 .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................16 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................16 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17 System Resource Alert......................17...
  • Page 6 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 2.7 Connectors .........................40 Headers ..........................40 Power Connections ......................43 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................44 How Jumpers Work ......................44 2.9 LED Indicators ........................46 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................48 Before Power On ......................48 No Power ..........................48 No Video ...........................49 System Boot Failure ......................49...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 5.1 Introduction .........................89 Starting the Setup Utility ....................89 5.2 Main Setup .........................90 5.3 Advanced ..........................92 5.4 IPMI ..........................109 5.5 Event Logs ........................112 5.6 Security ..........................114 5.7 Boot ..........................117 5.8 Save & Exit ........................119 Appendix A Software A.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................121 A.2 Driver Installation ......................123 A.3 SuperDoctor...

  • 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. H12DSi-N6 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 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual Figure 1-2. H12DSi-NT6 Image...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    FAN1 FAN2 JSD0 FANB SUPERDOM0 JSD1 SUPERDOM1 FANA FAN4 Figure 1-3. H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Layout Note: Jumpers, connectors, switches, and LED indicators that are not described in the preceding table are for manufacturing testing purposes only and not covered in this manual.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Front Control Panel Header JIPMB1 4-pin BMC External I C Header Chassis Intrusion Header JLAN1/2 RJ45 LAN Ports (H12DSi-NT6: 10Gbe ports, H12DSi-N6: 1Gbe ports) JPWR1/2 8-pin Auxiliary Power Connectors (+12V) JPWR3 24-pin Main Power Connector JSD0/1 SATA3 DOM (Device on Module) Power Connectors...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    M.2 Form Factor: 2280, 22110 • M.2 Key: M-Key Network • H12DSi-NT6: Two 10Gbe ports (Broadcom 57416) • H12DSi-N6: Two 1Gbe ports (Broadcom 5720L) Graphics • ASPEED AST2600 BMC chip with one VGA port I/O Devices • One COM port •...
  • Page 14 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual Motherboard Features System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +1.8V, 3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Standby, +5V Standby, VBAT, Memory • Onboard monitoring for CPU, system, and memory temperature • CPU switching phase voltage regulator • CPU Thermal Trip support Fan Control •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction 64MB BMC RJ45 x 2 Flash 25 MHz -NT6 DDR4 DDR4 256MB RGMII 1000BASE-T RTL8211F-CG 125 MHz 250 MHz RS232 2 x USB 2.0 480 Mbps 33 MHz PCIe 2.0 x1 5.0 GT/s HEADER PCIe 3.0 x4 8.0 GT/s PCIe 4.0 x16 16.0 GT/s...

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Version 3.1.1 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 17: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    Chapter 1: Introduction adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in BMC. Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control Users can check the RPM status of the cooling fans through the IPMI Web interface. The chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 2012/R2 and Windows 2016 operating systems. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. In areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise.

  • 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 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. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Installation

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 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 21 Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-1. Motherboard Mounting Holes...

  • Page 22: Installing The Motherboard

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the locations. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard with the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 23: 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 24 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 2. The spring-loaded Force Frame will raise up after the last screw securing it (#1) is removed. Gently allow it to lift up to its stopping position. 3. Lift the Rail Frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While keeping a secure grip of the Rail Frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the External Cap.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Remove the External Cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the Rail Frame. External Cap PnP Cover Cap 5. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the Carrier Frame pre-assembled. Grip the handle of the Carrier Frame/CPU Package assembly from its shipping tray, and while gripping the handle, align the flanges of the Carrier Frame onto the rails of the Rail Frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the Rail Frame is lowered later.
  • Page 26 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction with the handle at the top. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the Rail Frame plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the Rail Frame plate again, and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 8. Gently lower the Rail Frame down onto the socket until the latches on the Rail Frame engage with the Socket housing. and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place!
  • Page 28 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 9. 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 29 Chapter 2: Installation 11. After the Force Frame is secured and the CPU package is in place, now you must install the heatsink to the frame. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely over the four screw holes on CPU Package on the socket frame. 12.
  • Page 30 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 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 31: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 supports up to 4TB registered ECC DDR4-3200 SDRAM memory in 16 DIMM slots. Refer to the tables below for additional memory information. Populating RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS DDR4 Memory Modules with 7002/...
  • Page 32 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual DIMM Population Guide (with AMD 7003 Processor) CPU# Channel 1 DIMM (supported but not recommend) CPU1 2 DIMMS (supported but not recommend) CPU1 4 DIMMS (Conditionally Recommended if 32 Cores or Fewer) CPU1 6 DIMMS (Conditionally Recommended if only 6 channels can be populated)

  • Page 33: Dimm Module Population

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Module Population There is no specific order or sequence required when installing memory modules. However do keep the following in mind: • It is recommended that you use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size and speed. •...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, there is no specific sequence or order required. Receptive 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both Point ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

  • Page 35: Rear I/O Ports

    Figure 2-3. Rear I/O Port Locations Rear I/O Ports Description Description COM Port LAN1 Port* IPMI LAN Port LAN2 Port* USB2/3 Ports (USB 3.0) VGA Port USB0/1 Ports (USB 2.0) *For the LAN1/2 ports, the H12DSi-NT6 features 10Gbe ports and the H12DSi-N6 features 1Gbe ports.
  • Page 36 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual COM Port There is one COM (serial) port on the rear I/O panel. IPMI LAN Port There is one gigabit LAN port located on the I/O panel. This is a dedicated IPMI port and accepts an RJ45 type cable.

  • Page 37: 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 38 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 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 in the suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
  • Page 39 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity. Note: the H12DSi-NT6 features 10Gbe ports and the H12DSi-N6 features 1Gbe ports. LAN1/LAN2 LED...

  • Page 40: Connectors

    Definition Ground Ground SATA Ports The H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 has eight standard onboard SATA3 ports (SATA0 through SATA7) supported by CPU1 and CPU2. (CPU1: SATA0~3, CPU2: SATA4~7).) M.2 Connectors The M.2 connector (PCIe M.2) supports M.2 devices such as memory cards, wireless adapters, SATA, etc.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation SuperDOM The SUPERDOM1 and SUPERDOM2 ports are Supermicro SATA DOM (Disk on Module) ports. SuperDOM, is a small SATA3 (6Gb/s) flash memory module that conveniently inserts directly into the mothrboard. TPM Header/Port 80 Connector (TPM Port) The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from a third-party vendor.
  • Page 42 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual UID Switch and LED Indicator A Unit Identifier switch (UID_SW) and a UID LED (UID LED1) are located on the I/O backpanel, to the right of the VGA port. A front UID LED is also provided on pins 7 & 8 of JF1 (front control panel header).

  • Page 43: Power Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation NVMe Connectors CN1 and CN2 provide support for NVMe connections to attach high-speed PCIe storage devices. Power Connections Main Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPWR3) is an ATX power connector that the power supply plugs into directly. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin#...

  • Page 44: Jumper Settings

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 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 thicker border line on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog (JWD1) JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 46: Led Indicators

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN Port LEDs The LAN ports have two LED indicators. The Activity LED is yellow and the Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information.
  • Page 47 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 Onboard Overheat and Fan Failure LED LED2 is an onboard overheat and fan failure indicator. When this LED is lit, and is solid red, it means that a system overheat condition has been detected.

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 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 49: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. Check that the VGA cable is connected properly, and the monitor is on. 2. Make sure you followed the guidelines to install memory (see DIMM Module Population in chapter 2). 3. Reseat the DIMM modules Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended.

  • Page 50: When The System Becomes Unstable

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.

  • Page 51: Technical Support Procedures

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 supports up to 4TB registered ECC DDR4-3200 SDRAM in 16 DIMM slots. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.
  • Page 52 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off switch? Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power Button Mode setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard will have instant off capabilities as long as the BIOS has control of the system.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Proper Battery Disposal

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual Proper Battery Disposal Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. Important: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type. This side up Press down until you hear a click.

  • Page 56: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios (Epyc 7002)

    UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7002) 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 motherboards that are equipped with the AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processor. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.

  • Page 57: 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 01/01/2015 after RTC reset. Supermicro H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 58 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Build Date This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This item displays the CPLD version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 59: Advanced

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select a top item and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. 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.
  • Page 60 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard 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 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trusted Computing Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect.
  • Page 62 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain Use this setting to enable/disable ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: •...
  • Page 63 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 64 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard 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 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy Console Redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and BootLoader.
  • Page 66 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Data Bits EMS Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. Parity EMS A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
  • 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. SMEE This feature sets the option to enable or disable Secure Memory Encryption. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 68 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Preferred IO Options include Manual and Auto. EDC Control Electrical Design Current (EDC) is the total current capacity in amps that can be supplied to the socket. Auto = use the fused VDDCR_CPU EDC limit. Manual = user can set a customized VDDCR_CPU EDC limit.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU1/2 Memory Information These sections are for informational purposes. They will display details about the detected memory according to the CPU, such as: • Detected Size (per slot, in MB) • Current Speed (MT/s) PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This menu provides PCIe/PCI/PnP configuration settings and information.
  • Page 70 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual VGA Priority Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support. The options are Onboard and Offboard NVMe Firmware Source Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor- defined firmware support.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Onboard NVMe4 Option ROM Select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard NVMe4. The options include Disabled and EFI. Onboard Video Option ROM Select Legacy to boot the system using a legacy video device installed on the motherboard. The options include Disabled and EFI CPU Slot1 PCI-E 4.0 x8 Bifurcation This setting selects the PCIe slot bifurcation for the stated slot number.
  • Page 72 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 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 devices. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  MAC:3CDCEF76D89F-IPv6 Network Configuration This setting allows you configure the network parameters for the listed MAC address. SATA Configuration This section displays the detected SATA devices installed on the system. SATA Information SATA Enable This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 74 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP Boot Policy Sets the HTTP boot policy to Apply to all LANs, Apply to each LAN, or Boot Priority #1 instantly. Instance of Priority 1 Default to 1. Select IPv4 or IPv6 Choose to set the targeted LAN port to boot from IPv4 or IPv4.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MBA Configuration Menu Legacy Boot Protocol Selects the non-UEFI boot protocol. Options are PXE, iSCSI, and None. Boot Strap Type Selects the boot strap type. Options are Auto Detect, BBS, Int 18h, and Int 19h. Hide Setup Prompt Selects whether the setup prompt is displayed during ROM initialization.
  • Page 76 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual DHCP Vendor ID Configures DHCP vendor ID (up to 32 bytes long). Link Up Delay Time Configures link up delay time in seconds (0 to 255). Use TCP Timestamp Enables or Disables TCP timestamp. Options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authenticate Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration Enroll Certification Enroll Certification using File Use this feature to enroll certification from a file. Certification GUID Use this feature to input the certification GUID. Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.

  • Page 78: Ipmi

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.4 IPMI This tab allows you to configure the following IPMI settings for the system. Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot.
  • Page 80 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 81: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 Event Logs This tab allows the user to configure the following event logs settings for the system. Enabling/Disabling Options Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 82 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

  • Page 83: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This tab allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 84 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Security Function Options are Disabled, Set Password, Security erase - Password, and Security Erase -0 Without Password. . Password Set the password here.

  • Page 85: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this tab to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. LEGACY to EFI Support This option Disables or Enables the system to boot to an EFI OS after the boot failed from the legacy boot order.
  • Page 86 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Add New Boot Option Use this feature to add a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 87: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab to enter the Save & Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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.
  • Page 88 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Uefi Bios (Epyc 7003)

    UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 5.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 motherboards that are equipped with the AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series processor. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.

  • Page 90: Main Setup

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 5.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 91 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) Build Date This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This item displays the CPLD version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total system memory detected.

  • Page 92: Advanced

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 5.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select a top item and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. 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.
  • Page 93 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 94 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Trusted Computing Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain Use this setting to enable/disable ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: •...
  • Page 96 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 97 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 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 98 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy Console Redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
  • Page 99 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) Data Bits EMS Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. Parity EMS A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 100 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 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. SMEE This feature sets the option to enable or disable Secure Memory Encryption. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 101 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) Preferred IO Options include Manual and Auto. EDC Control Electrical Design Current (EDC) is the total current capacity in amps that can be supplied to the socket. Auto = use the fused VDDCR_CPU EDC limit. Manual = user can set a customized VDDCR_CPU EDC limit.
  • Page 102 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual CPU1/2 Memory Information These sections are for informational purposes. They will display details about the detected memory according to the CPU, such as: • Detected Size (per slot, in MB) • Current Speed (MT/s) PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This menu provides PCIe/PCI/PnP configuration settings and information.
  • Page 103 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) VGA Priority Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support. The options are Onboard and Offboard NVMe Firmware Source Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor- defined firmware support.
  • Page 104 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Onboard NVMe4 Option ROM Select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard NVMe4. The options include Disabled and EFI. Onboard Video Option ROM Select Legacy to boot the system using a legacy video device installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 105 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 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 devices. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. Network Configuration Network Stack This setting allows you to Disable or Enable the UEFI Network Stack.
  • Page 106 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual  MAC:3CDCEF76D89F-IPv6 Network Configuration This setting allows you configure the network parameters for the listed MAC address. SATA Configuration This section displays the detected SATA devices installed on the system. SATA Information SATA Enable This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 107 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) Instance of Priority 2 Default to 0. Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet BCM5720 - 3C:EC:EF:76:D8:9E /9F Firmware Image Menu This section displays the bootcode, MBA, EFI, iSCSI Boot, NC-SI, and CCM information on the listed Ethernet device: MBA Configuration Menu Legacy Boot Protocol Selects the non-UEFI boot protocol.
  • Page 108 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual TLS Authenticate Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration Enroll Certification Enroll Certification using File Use this feature to enroll certification from a file. Certification GUID Use this feature to input the certification GUID.

  • Page 109: Ipmi

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 5.4 IPMI This tab allows you to configure the following IPMI settings for the system. Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 110 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot.
  • Page 111 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 112: Event Logs

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 5.5 Event Logs This tab allows the user to configure the following event logs settings for the system. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full.

  • Page 114: Security

    H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual 5.6 Security This tab allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) Secure Boot Mode The options are Custom and Standard. In Custom mode, secure boot policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication. CSM Support This setting is used to Enable or Disable CSM support. Key Management Provision Factory Defaults Install factory Secure Boot keys after a platform reset and while the system is in setup mode.
  • Page 116 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Export Secure Boot variables Forces system into User mode. Will install factory default Secure Boot key databases. Enroll Efi Image Allows the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash Certificate of a PE image into the Authorized Signature Database.

  • Page 117: Boot

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 5.7 Boot Use this tab to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. LEGACY to EFI Support This option Disables or Enables the system to boot to an EFI OS after the boot failed from the legacy boot order.
  • Page 118 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Add New Boot Option Use this feature to add a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 119: Save & Exit

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS (EPYC 7003) 5.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab to enter the Save & Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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.
  • Page 120 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 Motherboard User's Manual Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 121: Appendix A Software

    USB flash or media drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 122 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 User's Manual 1. 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 123: 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 a USB flash or media drive.

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 126 H12DSi-N6/H12DSi-NT6 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. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.

  • Page 127: Product Disposal

    Appendix B: Warning Statements 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 128: 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 129 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 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". 2. While the system is turned off, insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (SUPER.ROM).
  • Page 130 • 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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