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  • Page 1 X12SCV-W USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the Supermicro X12SCV-W motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X12SCV-W supports the Intel® Xeon and Core i9/i7/i5/i3 series processor with up to 10 cores and a TDP of 65W in an LGA1200 socket.
  • Page 4 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18...
  • Page 6 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........29 DIMM Installation ......................30 DIMM Removal .........................30 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................31 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................34 2.7 Connectors .........................39 Power Connections ......................39 Headers ..........................40 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................47 How Jumpers Work ......................47 2.9 LED Indicators ........................52...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.6 Security ..........................92 4.7 Boot ............................98 4.8 Save & Exit ........................100 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................102 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................103 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................104 B.2 Driver Installation ......................106 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................107 ®...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from Supermicro, an industry leader in motherboard design and manufacturing. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In additon to the motherboard, several important components are included in the retail box and are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X12SCV-W Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may not look the same as shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Figure 1-2. X12SCV-W Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPAC1 JVRM1 USB4/5 (3.2) USB6/7 (3.2) HDMI2.0/DP USB2/3 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JGP1 JMD1_SRW1 JRF3 CPU1 PCH1 JBT1 JCOM1 JTPM1 JPT1 JMD1 Designed in USA X12CV-W DIMMA1 Rev: 1.01...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference LAN1 JPL1 HDMI LAN2 JPL2 USB4/5 (3.2) USB6/7 (3.2) JPAC1 JPAC1 JVRM1 USB0/1 USB4/5 (3.2) USB6/7 (3.2) HDMI2.0/DP USB2/3 USB2/3 JGP1 LAN2 LAN1 JSPKR1 USB0/1 JI2C1 JGP1 JMD1_SRW1 JI2C2 JRF3 JRF3 CPU1 JMD1_SRW1 JWD1 JBT1 JPME2 PCH1 JRF1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1, JI2C2 C System Management Bus (SMB) Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPAC1 Front Panel Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description SLOT7 PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot USB0/1, USB2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Headers USB4/5, USB6/7 Back Panel USB 3.2 Ports...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    • Up to 64GB of Non-ECC/ECC SODIMM memory with speeds of up to 2933MHz in two memory slots DIMM Size • Up to 64GB Note 1: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to https://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Chipset • Intel W480E Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Power Management • ACPI power management • S3, S4, S5 • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Power supply monitoring System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +12V, +5V, +3.3V, +5V stdby, +3.3V stdby, CPU temperature, PCH temperature, system temperature, and memory temperature •...
  • Page 16 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram SVID PCIe3.0 x16 IMVP8 PCIe x16 SLOT INTEL LGA1200 8.0GT/s Digital port 1 (Socket-H4) DisplayPort DDI 1 DDR4(CHA) DMMA1 2999MHz Digital port 3 SODIMM, Vertical type HDMI 2.0 DDI 3 PS175...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Intel W480E chipset, the X12SCV-W motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 14nm Process Technology, the X12SCV-W dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of medical and automation applications.

  • Page 18: System Health Monitoring

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring The X12SCV-W motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports system health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU, and battery continuously.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X12SCV-W motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging the system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 21: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 22 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.

  • Page 23: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 24 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 5. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 and #2, then #3 and #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90°...

  • Page 25: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components. 1.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Installation

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 2.3 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 27: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 28: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing SODIMM modules to prevent possible damage. Memory Support The X12SCV-W supports up to 64GB of Non-ECC/ECC SODIMM memory with speeds of up to 2933MHz in two memory slots. Refer to the table below for the recommended SODIMM population order.

  • Page 29: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Chapter 2: Installation General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first • Always use DDR4 memory of the same type, size, and speed. • Mixed SODIMM speeds can be installed. However, all SODIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest SODIMM.

  • Page 30: Dimm Installation

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Install the desired number of SODIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1 and then DIMMB1. 2. Align the key on the bottom of the SODIMM module against the receptive point on the memory slot.

  • Page 31: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. JPAC1 JVRM1 USB4/5 (3.2) USB6/7 (3.2) HDMI2.0/DP USB2/3 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JGP1 JMD1_SRW1 JRF3 CPU1 PCH1...
  • Page 32 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual DisplayPort and HDMI Port One HDMI 2.0 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port is on the I/O back panel. This connector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI- capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included). HDMI 2.0 allows faster frame rates and is backward compatbile with previous HDMI versions.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are four USB 3.2 ports (USB4/5 and USB 6/7) on the I/O back panel and four USB 2.0 headers (USB0/1 and USB2/3) on the motherboard. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).

  • 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 2: Installation 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).
  • Page 36 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Information LED (OH/Fan Fail/UID LED) The Information LED (OH/Fan Fail) connection is located on pins 7 and 8 of JF1. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat, power failure, or fan failure. Refer to the table below for more information.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition...
  • Page 38 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition Control Ground 1. NMI Button...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Connectors Power Connections Power Connectors JPWR1 is the 24-pin power connector for an ATX power source. JPV1 is the 12V DC power connector that provides power to the CPU in conjunction with JPWR1 or it can be used as the sole 12V DC power input when JPWR1 is not in use.

  • Page 40: Headers

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are three 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend you use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control via Pulse Width Modulation through the thermal management.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation COM Header The motherboard has one COM header (JCOM1) that provides a serial port connection. Refer to the table below for pin definitions COM Header (JCOM1) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground Internal Speaker The Internal Speaker (JSPKR1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 42 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. For more information on the TPM go to: https:// www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform if the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
  • Page 44 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual SATA 3.0 Ports There are four SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0 - I-SATA3) supported by the Intel W480E chipset. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than legacy Parallel ATA. Note: For more information on the SATA HostRAID configuration, refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID user's guide posted at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation 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. JGP1 Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition GPIO Pin Memory Address +3.3V Stby...
  • Page 46 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Front Panel Audio Header A 10-pin audio header located at J9 is for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to this header to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin defintions. Audio Header...

  • Page 47: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 48 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable Use JPL1 to enable or disable LAN1 and JPL2 to enable or disable LAN2. The default setting is Enabled. LAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Audio Enable JPAC1 enables or disables the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. JPAC1 Front Panel Audio Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition...
  • Page 50 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Onboard TPM Enable/Disable Use JPT1 to enable or disable the onboard TPM. TPM Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Watch Dog Timer Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation Slot7 PCIe Bifurcation Use JRF1 and JRF2 to adjust the PCIe lane options on Slot 7 expansion slot. The options are x16, x8x8, or x8x4x4. PCIe Bifuracation Jumper Settings JRF1 JRF2 Pins 1-2 Pins 1-2 x16 (Default) Pins 2-3 Pins 1-2 x8x8...

  • Page 52: Led Indicators

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators Onboard Power LED LED1 is the onboard Power LED. When this LED is on, the system is on. Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. Refer to the table below for more information.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ ‘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 54: System Boot Failure

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker. • If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.

  • Page 55: When The System Becomes Unstable

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. 2.

  • Page 56: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, take the following steps. Note that, as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    Important: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure! Note: The SPI BIOS chip used cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 58: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 59: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 61: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X12SCV-W BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 62 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 63: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu and press <Enter> to access the menu features. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 64 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Re-try Boot If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot. Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than five minutes.
  • Page 66 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual • 64-bit • EIST Technology • CPU C3 state • CPU C6 state • CPU C7 state • CPU C8 state • CPU C9 state • CPU C10 state • L1 Data Cache • L1 Instruction Cache •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. The options are All and 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Hyper-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enable to support Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.
  • Page 68 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual C-State Un-Demotion This feature allows you to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3 Package C-State Demotion Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State demotion. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Power Limit 1 Use this feature to configure the value for Power Limit 1. The value is in milli watts and the step size is 125mW. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting. Power Limit 2 Use this feature to configure the value for Power Limit 2.
  • Page 70 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Max TOLUD This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Graphics Turbo IMON Current Use this feature to set the graphics turbo IMON value. The default is 31. Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card If this feature is enabled, the system will not scan for an external graphics card on PEG and PCIe slots.
  • Page 72 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Cdynmax Clamping Enable Enable this feature to activate Cdynmax Clamping. The options are Enabled and Dis- abled. Graphics Clock Frequency Use this feature to set the internal graphics clock frequency. The options are 192Mhz, 312Mhz, 324Mhz, 552Mhz, 648Mhz, an Max CdClock freq based on Reference Clk.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS GT - Power Management Control  RC6 (Render Standby) Use this feature to enable render standby support. The options are Disabled and En- abled. Maximum GT frequency Use this feature to define the Maximum GT frequency. Choose between 33MHz (RPN) and 1200Mhz (RP0).
  • Page 74 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Peer Memory Write Enable Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCIe/SATA M.2-H  PCIe/SATA M.2-H ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Instance of Priority 1: Enter a value to set the rank target port. The default is 1. Select IPv4 or IPv6 Use this feature to select the targeted LAN port to boot from. The options are IPv4 and IPv6. Boot Description Highlight the feature and press enter to create a description.
  • Page 76 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Configured Use this feature to specify whether the network address is configured successfully or not. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Save Changes And Exit Use this feature to save changes and exit. MAC:3CECEF781F80-IPv6 Network Configuration MAC:3CECEF781F81-IPv6 Network Configuration...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS PCH-FW Configuration  ME Firmware Version: 14. ME Firmware Mode: Normal Mode ME Firmware SKU: Corporate SKU ME FW Image Re-Flash Use this feature to update the Mangement Engine firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ...
  • Page 78 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled and EFI. PCIe/SATA M.2-H OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA And RST Configuration  SATA Controller(s) This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode Selection Use this feature to select the SATA mode. The options are AHCI and Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration.
  • Page 80 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual SATA Port 0-3 SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the specified SATA port should be connected to a Solid State Drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 82 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution 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. COM1 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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Bits Per Second This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 84 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Pending Operation Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation. The options are None and TPM Clear.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Mass Storage Driver Support Select Enabled for USB mass storage device support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. iSCSI Configuration  Host iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows you 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 items.
  • Page 86 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual TLS Authentication Configuration  This submenu allows you 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 87: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased.
  • Page 88 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 89: Thermal & Fan

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 Thermal & Fan Use this menu to view System Temperature settings. System Health • System Temperature • CPU Temperature • System Temperature • Peripheral Temperature • PCH Temperature • SYS FAN1 • SYS FAN2 • SYS FANA •...
  • Page 90 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual • 3.3VCC • VBAT Fan Control Fan Control Setting Fan Speed Control Use this feature to select the fan speed control mode. The options are Quiet, Stable, Full Speed, and Customize. • SYS FAN1 and SYS FAN2 CONTROL •...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS • Temperature 4 • PWM4...

  • Page 92: Security

    Use this feature to set a password for the HDD or M.2 device. The options are Disable, Set Password, Security Erase - Password, and Security Erase - Without Password Password Use this feature to set a password for the Supermicro HDD security function.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Hard Drive Security Frozen Use this feature to enable or disable the BIOS security frozen command for SATA and NVMe devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 94 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual  Export Secure Boot variables This feature allows you to copy NVRAM content of Secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. The options are Yes and No.  Enroll EFI Image This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS  Key Exchange Key Details Select this feature to view the details of the Key Exchange Key. Export Select Yes to export a KEK from a file on an external media. 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.
  • Page 96 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual  Forbidden Signatures Details Select this feature to view the details of the dbx. Export Select Yes to export a dbx from a file on an external media. Update Select Yes to load a factory default dbx or No to load from a file on an external media.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Select No to load the dbr from a file.

  • Page 98: Boot

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. • Boot Option #1 • Boot Option #2 • Boot Option #3 • Boot Option #4 • Boot Option #5 • Boot Option #6 • Boot Option #7 •...
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS Delete Boot Option Use this item to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities  This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. UEFI Application Boot Priorities ...

  • Page 100: Save & Exit

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to save settings and exit from the BIOS. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS Load Optimized Default To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Save &...

  • Page 102: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.

  • Page 103: Additional Bios Post 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 AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, refer to https://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 104: Appendix B Software

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Appendix B Software After the hardware has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings and install the drivers. B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation If you will be using RAID, you must configure RAID settings before installing the Windows OS and the RAID driver.
  • Page 105 Appendix B: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure B-2.

  • Page 106: Driver Installation

    Super X12SCV-W User's Manual B.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is 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.

  • Page 107: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.3 SuperDoctor ® 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 108: Ipmi

    Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password for the BMC ADMIN user. This password can be found on a label on the motherboard. For general documentation and information on IPMI, visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/BMC_Unique_Password.

  • Page 109: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following industry-standard warnings are 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 110 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 111: Product Disposal

    Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Recovering The Bios Block With A Usb Device

    Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities. A USB device such as a USB Flash Drive or CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose.
  • Page 114 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual Note: At this point, you may decide you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below. 4. When the screen shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update"...
  • Page 115 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 7. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu. From the submenu list, select Boot Option #1 as shown below. Then, set Boot Option #1 to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell]. Press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 116 Super X12SCV-W User's Manual 10. Press <Del> to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press <F3> to load the default settings. 12. After loading the default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

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