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  • Page 1 B2SS1-CPU 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 Motherboard The Supermicro B2SS1-CPU motherboard supports an Intel® Xeon E3-1200 V5 series processor in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With the Intel C236 chipset built in, the B2SS1-CPU offers superior performance, power efficiency, and reliability while supporting cutting-edge technology such as Intel Virtualization Technology, Turbo Boost Technology, and QuickBoost Technology.
  • Page 4 B2SS1-CPU 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 .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17...
  • Page 6 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual DIMM Removal .........................27 2.4 Motherboard Installation .....................28 Tools Needed ........................28 Location of Mounting Holes ....................28 Installing the Motherboard into the Mounting Tray ............29 Installing the Motherboard into the Microblade Chassis ...........30 2.5 Connectors .........................31 2.6 Jumper Settings .........................34 How Jumpers Work ......................34...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.6 Security ..........................77 4.7 Boot ............................80 4.8 Save & Exit .........................82 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs .....................86 B.2 SuperDoctor 5 ........................87 ® Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling ........................88 Product Disposal .......................90 Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm • 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. B2SS1-CPU Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Figure 1-2. B2SS1-CPU Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LED6: HEARTBEAT LED JPG1 JWD1 JTPM1 JSD1 JP10 JKVM1 JVRM1 JVRM2 VBAT JPME2 JPME1 JBR1 JBT1 CPU Socket LGA1151 B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JBR1 JBT1 JBT1 JSD2 JPME1 CPU Socket LGA1151 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel con- nections. • " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting Power Button Lock (via BMC) Pins 2-3 (Locked by BMC) JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC Unbuffered (UDIMM) up to 2133MT/s in four slots. DIMM Size • 4GB, 8GB, 16GB Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard. Chipset • Intel PCH C236 BaseBoard Management Controller (BMC) •...
  • Page 14 UID (Unit Identification)/Remote UID • System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5 • SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI • SCM (Supermicro Command Manager), SPM (Supermicro Power Manager), SUM (Supermicro Update Manager) In- BAND, SUM-OOB LED Indicators • Power / Suspend-state indicator LED •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram RoHS 6/6 SVID AOM-BPNIO-MSC B2SS1-CPU IMVP8 MISC VRs DDR4 (CHA) DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) PCIe 3.0 X 8 INTEL 2133/1866/1600MHz 2 X SAS 12G 2 x SAS 3.0 DIMM1 DDR4 (CHB) LSI3008 LGA1151 CONNECTORS...

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon E3-1200 V5 series processor (Socket LGA 1151) and the Intel C236 PCH, the B2SS1-CPU motherboard offers maximum I/O expendability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 14-nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 17: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the B2SS1-CPU motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows 8/R2, and Windows 2012/R2 operating systems.

  • Page 19: Advanced Power Management

    Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) ® Available when the Supermicro Power Manager (SPM) is installed, Intel's Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency. Although IPNM Specification Version 2.0/3.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Management Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 21: 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 LGA1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 22 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the north center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket. 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 24: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath.

  • Page 25: Removing The Heatsink

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

  • Page 26: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The B2SS1-CPU supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC Unbuffered (UDIMM) up to 2133MT/s in four slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 27: Dimm Installation

    5. Use two thumbs together to press the notches on both ends of the module B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA straight down into the slot until the module BIOS snaps into place.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Installation

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 2.4 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 29: Installing The Motherboard Into The Mounting Tray

    JPME1 JBR1 Standoff JBT1 CPU Socket LGA1151 Mounting Tray B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE 3. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its matching hole on the tray.

  • Page 30: Installing The Motherboard Into The Microblade Chassis

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Installing the Motherboard into the Microblade Chassis 1. When the motherboard is securely installed on the mounting tray, push the tray into the Microblade chassis as shown below. 2. Once the mounting tray is pushed in the chassis, the connectors on the motherboard's edge will make contact with the chassis' backplane, which provides the connections to the chassis power, network and other I/O devices.

  • Page 31: Connectors

    LAD1 LAD0 SMB_CLK4 (X) SMB_DAT4 (X) P3V3_STBY SERIRQ P3V3_STBY LDRQ# (X) LED6: HEARTBEAT LED JPG1 JWD1 JTPM1 JSD1 1. TPM Header JP10 JKVM1 JVRM1 JVRM2 VBAT JPME2 JPME1 JBR1 JBT1 CPU Socket LGA1151 B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 32 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Disk-On-Module Power Connector The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table below for pin definitions. DOM Power...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation SATA Ports The B2SS1-CPU has two SATA 3.0 ports that are supported by the Intel PCH C236 chipset. SATA 3.0 Port Pin Definitions Pin# Signal Ground SATA_TXP SATA_TXN Ground SATA_RXN SATA_RXP Ground 1. I-SATA4 LED6: HEARTBEAT LED...

  • Page 34: Jumper Settings

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 2.6 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 35 Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode LED6: HEARTBEAT LED JPG1 JWD1 JTPM1 1. ME Recovery JSD1 2. Manufacturing Mode Select JP10 JKVM1 JVRM1 JVRM2 VBAT JPME2 JPME1 JBR1 JBT1 CPU Socket LGA1151 B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 36 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.
  • Page 37 Pins 2-3 by BMC (Default) LED6: HEARTBEAT LED JPG1 JWD1 1. VGA Enable/Disable JTPM1 JSD1 2. Power Button Lock (via BMC) JP10 JKVM1 JVRM1 JVRM2 VBAT JPME2 JPME1 JBR1 JBT1 CPU Socket LGA1151 B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE...
  • Page 38 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual C Bus for VRM Jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 allow the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM controllers. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.. Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 BMC (Default) Pins 2-3 1.

  • Page 39: Led Indicators

    Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Blinking Green BMC Normal 1. BMC Heartbeat LED LED6: HEARTBEAT LED JPG1 JWD1 JTPM1 JSD1 JP10 JKVM1 JVRM1 JVRM2 VBAT JPME2 JPME1 JBR1 JBT1 CPU Socket LGA1151 B2SS1-CPU REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA BIOS LICENSE...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    B2SS1-CPU 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 41: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 42: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http:\\www.supermicro.com for memory and CPU support and updates. 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with a CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 44: Technical Support Procedures

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 3.2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The B2SS1-CPU motherboard supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 2133MHZ ECC UDIMM memory. See Section 2.3 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 46: Battery Removal And Installation

    B2SS1-CPU 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 47: 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 48: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the B2SS1-CPU 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 49: 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 B2SS1-CPU BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 50 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the memory speed.

  • Page 51: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup 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. When this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 52 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 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. 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 53 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Configuration The following CPU information will display: • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology •...
  • Page 54 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: BIOS Turbo Mode Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specified by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Package Power Limit MSR Lock Select Enabled to lock the package power limit for the model specific registers. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 56 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 3-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Thermal Configuration CPU DTS Select Enabled for the ACPI thermal management to use the DTS SMM mechanism to obtain CPU temperature values. Select Disabled for EC to report the CPU temperature values. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ACPI 3.0 T-States Select Enabled to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 58 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual PRMRR Size The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Memory (PRM) in the Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR). The options are Auto, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB. eDRAM Mode Use this item to select mode of the embedded DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) to use.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 (LSI SAS 3008) PEG0 Enable Root Port Select Enabled to support the PCI-E device installed in a root port specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. PEG0 Max Link Speed Use this item to select the maximum link speed for the PCI-E device specified by the user.
  • Page 60 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual PEG1 Slot Power Limit Scale Use this item to set the scale used for calculating the power limit value for a PCI-E device specified by to user. The options are 1.0x, 0.1x, 0.01x, and 0.001x. Program PCIe ASPM after OPROM...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS Energy Performance Gain Use this feature to enable or disable the energy performance gain. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Scrambler Select Enabled to enable memory scrambler support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code.
  • Page 62 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller(s) This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 64 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual IPv6 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PXE boot wait time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+"...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user. Serial Port 2 (SOL) Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 66 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: COM1 Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. COM1 Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 68 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual SOL 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 69 Chapter 4: BIOS SOL Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. SOL Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST.
  • Page 70 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Flow Control Use this item 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, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Device Select Use this feature to select the TPM version. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support for TPM 2.0 devices. Select Auto to enable support for both versions. The default setting is Auto. The following are informational status messages that indicate the current TPM State: TPM Enabled Status TPM Active Status...

  • Page 72: Event Logs

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS SMBIOS Event Long 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 74: Ipmi

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 4.5 IPMI 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 (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 76 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 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). VLAN Select Enabled to enable onboard LAN connections to be used for Intel Virtualization...

  • Page 77: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. 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. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 78 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual Secure Boot control Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. CSM Support Select Enabled to support the EFI Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Forbidden Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults.

  • Page 80: Boot

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature 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. The default setting is Dual.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #8 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #9 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #10 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #11 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #12 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #13 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #14 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual/Boot Option #15  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 82: Save & Exit

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized 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 Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 84: Appendix A Bios Codes

    B2SS1-CPU 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 85 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 86: Appendix B Software Installation

    Appendix B Software Installation B.1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro. com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 87: Superdoctor ® 5

    SATA settings back to your original settings. B.2 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 88: Appendix C 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 89 Appendix C: Warning Statements Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 90: Product Disposal

    B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 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 91: 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 92 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.
  • Page 93 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 94 B2SS1-CPU User's Manual 6. After the BIOS recovery process has completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.

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