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  • Page 1 SuperServer ® E300-9D-4CN8TP E300-9D-8CN8TP USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website (http://www.supermicro.com) 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/...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................7 1.2 System Features ........................8 1.3 Chassis Features .........................9 Front Features ........................9 Rear Features ........................10 1.4 Motherboard Layout ......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Chipset Block Diagram......................14 1.5 Server Installation and Setup .....................15 Unpacking the System ......................15...
  • Page 5 Preface Explanation of Jumpers.....................37 3.6 LED Indicators ........................40 Chapter 4 Software 4.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ..................41 4.2 Driver Installation ........................43 4.3 SuperDoctor 5 ........................44 ® 4.4 IPMI ............................45 Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS 5.1 Introduction .........................46 Starting the Setup Utility ....................46 5.2 Main Setup .........................47 5.3 Advanced ..........................49 5.4 Event Logs .........................77...
  • Page 6 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP 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 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP is a compact, embedded system comprised of the SCE300 chassis and the X11SDV-4C-TP8F/8C-TP8F single processor motherboard. Refer to our website for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 8: System Features

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 1.2 System Features T h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e p r o v i d e s a n o v e r v i e w o f t h e m a i n f e a t u r e s o f t h e E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP server.

  • Page 9: Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Chassis Features The SCE300 is a compact embedded chassis that houses a Flex ATX form factor motherboard. Front Features The control panel for the system is located on front of the chassis. Figure 1-1. Chassis Front and Control Panel Control Panel Features Item Features...

  • Page 10: Rear Features

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Information LED Status Description Continuously on and An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable congestion.) Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Power failure, check for a non-operational power Blinking red (0.25Hz)

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 Motherboard Layout Below is a layout of the X11SDV-4C-TP8F/8C-TP8F with jumper, connector and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pin-out information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 4. JMD1_SRW1 LEDM1 SLOT6...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open: Normal, Closed: Clear CMOS JI2C1, JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JNS1 Mini-SAS HDD NVMe/SATA Mode Select Pins 1-2: SATA (Default), Pins 2-3: NVMe...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector JPW1 12V 8-pin DC Power Connector (Required to provide extra power to CPU, or as JPV1 alternative power for special enclosure when the 24 pin ATX power is not in use) SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector JSD1 Nano SIM Slot for M.2 B-Key WAN card support...

  • Page 14: Chipset Block Diagram

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Chipset Block Diagram DDR4 1866/2133/2400 DDR4 1866/2133/2400 JLAN2 JLAN1 PCIE 3.0 x8 PCIE 3.0 x4 JPCIE1 SLOT7 PCIE 3.0 x8 I350 AM4 PE2[15:12] PE2[7:0] PCIE 3.0 x16 JPCIE2 SLOT6 PCIE 3.0 x16 PE1[15:0] PCIE 3.0 x4 PE2[11:8] M.2(M-key)CONN...

  • Page 15: Server Installation And Setup

    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.

  • Page 16: Installing Rack Mounting Brackets

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Installing Rack Mounting Brackets The chassis can be mounted in a rack using two rack brackets and a two-part power adapter shelf bracket (optional, MCP-290-30002-0B). 1. Attach the rack brackets using three screws through the holes in each bracket to secure the bracket to the chassis.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Maintenance And Component Installation

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation 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.

  • Page 18: Accessing The System

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 2.2 Accessing the System The SCE300 features a removable top cover to access to the inside of the chassis. Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Top Cover 1. Power down the system as described in section 2.1.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Components

    ECC LRDIMM or up to 256GB of DDR4-2666/2400/2133 ECC RDIMM memory in four DIMM slots. Populating these DIMM slots with memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Population (Balanced) Total System...

  • Page 20: Installing Memory

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Installing Memory When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMB1, DIMMA1, DIMME1 DIMMD1. • Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. Mixing memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.

  • Page 21: Solid State Storage

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation Solid State Storage This motherboard supports four internally mounted solid state storage cards: • Four SATA 3.0 ports(SATA/SAS HDD/SSD). • Two ports can be used as U.2 NVMe ports or Mini-SAS HD ports. Figure 2-2. Installing a SATA HDD/SSD or a PCI-E NVMe SSD...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Battery

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Motherboard Battery The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard. Figure 2-3. Installing the Onboard Battery Replacing the Battery 1.

  • Page 23: Chassis Components

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation 2.4 Chassis Components Installing the Storage Drive The SCE300 can accommodate a single fixed 2.5" storage drive. It is installed to a mounting tray inside the chassis. Use an enterprise quality drive. Figure 2-4. Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive The motherboard should be installed before installing the drive.

  • Page 24: Installing The Riser Card

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 4. Return the drive tray assembly into the chassis, aligning the tabs of the tray with the slots in the chassis. Secure the tray to the chassis support bracket with the screws previously set aside. 5. Attach the cable SATA connector and to the motherboard connector. This cable carries both the SATA signal and the SATA power.

  • Page 25: System Cooling

    Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation System Cooling The SCE300 may have up to three 4-cm fans installed. The fans are optional parts. Replacing the System Fan 1. Power down the system as described in section 2.1 and remove the AC power cord and the chassis cover.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the X11SDV-4C-TP8F/8C-TP8F 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.

  • Page 27: Headers And Connectors

    Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Secondary Power Connector JPV1 must also be connected to the power supply. This connector is used to power the process and provides alternative power for special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. +12V 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 28 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Power LED/Buzzer Header On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the Power LED and pins 5-7 are for the buzzer. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin Setting Definition Pins 1-4 Speaker Pins 3-4 Buzzer Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Standby Power The +5V Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Standby Power Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 30 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 31 PCI-E and mSATA. M.2 allows for a greater variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. NVMe I C Header JNVI2C1 is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PIC-E peripheral cards. Connect a corresponding I C cable to this header. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. C Header...

  • Page 32: Ports

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 3.3 Ports Figure 3-1. Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports Description Description Description IPMI LAN LAN1 LAN5 USB5 LAN4 SFP LAN8 USB4 LAN3 SFP LAN7 LAN2 LAN6 VGA Port A VGA video port is located near LAN ports 7/8 on the I/O back panel. See the board layout below for the location.
  • Page 33 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 https://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. UID Button...

  • Page 34: 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 35 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer the table below for pin definitions. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Reset...
  • Page 36 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 Activity LED The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 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.

  • Page 37: Jumpers

    Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections 3.5 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
  • Page 38 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 40: Led Indicators

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 3.6 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Eight LAN ports (LAN1 - LAN8) are located on the I/O back panel. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 42 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner.

  • Page 43: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 44: Superdoctor ® 5

    4.3 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 45: Ipmi

    The X11SDV-4C-TP8F/8C-TP8F supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Uefi Bios

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Chapter 5 UEFI BIOS 5.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11SDV-4C-TP8F/8C-TP8F motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 47: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X11SDV-16C-TP8F BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 48 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 49: Advanced

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 5.3 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.
  • Page 50 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error This feature forces the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • 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.
  • Page 52 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS Power Performance Tuning This feature allows the user to set whether the operating system or the BIOS controls the Energy Performance BIAS (EPB). The options are OS Controls EPB and BIOS Controls EPB. *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 the user to configure CPU power...
  • Page 54 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Energy Efficient Turbo 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: 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 ...
  • Page 56 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Memory Topology  This feature displays the information of onboard memory modules detected by the BIOS. Memory RAS Configuration  Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to run the system's memory channels in lockstep mode to minimize memory access latency.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: 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.
  • Page 58 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP 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.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS Prioritize TPH Use this feature to enable Prioritize TPH support. The options are Enable and Disable. Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support, which will allow certain transac- tions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued.
  • Page 60 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Intel® VMD Technology  Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU  VMD Config for PStack0 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 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 Disabled and Enabled. Server ME Configuration ...
  • Page 62 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual *If the feature "Configure SATA as" above is set to RAID, the following features will be available for configuration: SATA RSTe Boot Info Select Enable to provide full int13h support for the devices attached to SATA controller. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS SATA HDD Unlock This feature allows the user to remove any password-protected SATA disk drives. The options are Disable and Enable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
  • Page 64 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP 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.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 1. Enable AMI Native Support in the Advanced > NVME Firmware Source menu. 2. After the installation is complete, enable Boot Option 1 for the NVMe device. Go to Boot > UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities > Boot Option # 1 > NVMe device. 3.
  • Page 66 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Onboard LAN Option ROM Type Use this feature to select which option for onboard LAN devices. The options Legacy and EFI. Select Legacy to display and configure the Onboard LAN1 ~ LAN8 Option ROM features. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Use this feature to select which option for LAN Port 1 used for system boot.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS Media Detect Count Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 1. Super IO Configuration  Super IO Chip AST2500 ...
  • Page 68 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 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=2F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3E8h;...
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS Parity 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. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 70 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual SOL Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration: Console Redirection Settings ...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 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 72 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management. EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS Data Bits Parity Stop Bits ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. Headless Support Enable this feature for the system to function without a keyboard, monitor, or mouse attached. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 74 TPM Active Status • TPM Owner Status 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.
  • Page 75 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.
  • Page 76 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual iSCSI Configuration  iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following features.

  • Page 77: Event Logs

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 5.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure event log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 78 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 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.

  • Page 79: Ipmi

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 5.5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision in your system. IPMI STATUS This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 80 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user 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.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 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).
  • Page 82 The boot up time is faster when the option is Disabled. When this feature is disabled, the user cannot use Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) OOB (out of band) to update the BIOS, nor utilize the extended IPMI features such as AOC and PCIe sensor readings, and the BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup is also disabled.

  • Page 83: Security

    Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 5.6 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 84 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Secure Boot Mode This feature allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Customized, Key Management features are available...
  • Page 85 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS  Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys. Details Select this feature to view the details of the Platform Key. Export Select Yes to export a PK from a file on an external media. Update Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on an external media.
  • Page 86 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Append Select Yes to add the db from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing db. Select No to load the db from a file. The options are Yes and No. Delete Select Ok to remove the db and then the system will reset to Setup/Audit Mode.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS  OsRecovery Signatures Details Select this feature to view the details of the dbr. Export Select Yes to export a dbr from a file on an external media. Update Select Yes to load a factory default dbr or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the dbr from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing dbr.

  • Page 88: Boot

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 5.7 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.
  • Page 89 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS • Boot Option #8 • Boot Option #9 • Boot Option #10 • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15 • Boot Option #16 •...

  • Page 90: Save & Exit

    SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 5.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 91 Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS 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.

  • Page 92: Appendix A Bios Error Codes

    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 AOM-SPI80-V). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 93: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements For Dc Systems

    Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/...
  • Page 94 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
  • Page 95 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual . ٌ ‫ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز‬ ‫قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز‬...
  • Page 96 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .‫יש...
  • Page 97 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 60VDC, 20A beträgt. ¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio.
  • Page 98 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. 電源切断の警告...
  • Page 99 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual ‫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...
  • Page 100 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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...
  • Page 101 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido. Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una herramienta especial,...
  • Page 102 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions 電池の取り扱い...
  • Page 103 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual ‫هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل‬ ‫اسحبذال البطارية‬ ‫فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة‬ ‫جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة‬ 경고! 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제...
  • Page 104 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las conexiones. Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées.
  • Page 105 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、 バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意ください。 警告 当系统正在进行时，背板上有很危险的电压或能量，进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時，背板上有危險的電壓或能量，進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
  • Page 106 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ‫هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة‬ ‫عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس‬ 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.
  • Page 107 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة‬ ‫بالكهرباء‬ 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다.
  • Page 108 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. ‫סילוק המוצר‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬ ‫التخلص...
  • Page 109 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt.
  • Page 110 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements DC Power Supply Warning! When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closedloop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp both the insulation and conductor. 警告...
  • Page 111 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual ‫وأ ةقلغم ةقلح لثم ،اهيلع ةقفاوملا ءاهنإ كالسألا مادختساو ،لبسلا مهب تعطقت نيذلا كالسألا ابولطم نوكي امدنع‬ ‫بجيو كالسألل بسانملا مجحلا نوكي تاءاهنإلا هذهل يغبنيو .ةبولقم تاورعلا عم عونلا ةيقيقحلا اهئامسأب ءايشألا‬ ‫.لصومو لزعلا نم لك حبك‬...
  • Page 112 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Vor Ausführung der folgenden Vorgänge ist sicherzustellen, daß die Gleichstromschaltung keinen Strom erhält. ¡Advertencia! Antes de proceder con los siguientes pasos, comprobar que la alimentación del circuito de corriente continua (CC) esté cortada (OFF). Attention Avant de pratiquer l'une quelconque des procédures ci-dessous, vérifier que le circuit en courant continu n'est plus sous tension.
  • Page 113 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Hazardous Voltage or Energy Present on DC Power Terminals Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on DC power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place.
  • Page 114 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ‫امدنع امئاد ءاطغ لادبتسا .ةمصاعلا ةقاطلا تاطحم ىلع ةدوجوم نوكت ةقاطلا وأ ةرطخلا دهجلا دق‬ ‫ءاطغلا امدنع اهيلإ لوصولا نكمي ال لوزعم ريغ تالصوملا هيف كش ال امم .ةمدخلا يف تسيل تاطحملا‬ ‫.هناكم يف‬ 주의! DC전원...

  • Page 115: Appendix C System Specifications

    Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single Intel® Xeon® D-2123IT, 4-core/D-2146NT, 8-core Chipset SoC (System on a Chip) BIOS 128Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI UEFI BIOS Memory Four DDR4 DIMM slots to support up to 512GB of DDR4-2666/2400/2133 ECC LRDIMM or up to 256GB of DDR4- 2666/2400/2133 ECC RDIMM memory;...
  • Page 116 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55032 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 32 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

  • Page 117: Appendix D Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
  • Page 118 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.
  • Page 119 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 the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 120 SuperServer E300-9D-4CN8TP/E300-9D-8CN8TP User's Manual 6. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 8. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS setup utility. Set the item, Boot Option #1, to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell].
  • Page 121 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 9. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory which contains the BIOS package extracted earlier from Step 7. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

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