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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 B2SS2-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3 B2SS2-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The Super B2SS2-F motherboard features an Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5, 6th Gen Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 (H4) socket. With Intel C236 chipset built-in, the B2SS2-F offers superior performance, power ef- ficiency, and reliability while supporting cutting-edge technology such as Intel's Virtualization Technology, Turbo Boost Technology, and QuickData Technology.
  • Page 4 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or injury to your- self.
  • Page 5 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) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Processor Overview ..................1-9 Special Features ................... 1-10 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-10 ACPI Features ....................1-11 Power Supply ....................1-11 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Event Logs ....................4-30 IPMI .......................4-32 Security Settings ................... 4-35 Boot Settings ....................4-38 Save & Exit ....................4-40 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes .................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Software Programs ................B-1 Installing SuperDoctor5 ...................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............C-1...
  • Page 8 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. This motherboard was designed to be used with a Supermicro-proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
  • Page 10 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual B2SS2-F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction B2SS2-F Motherboard Layout P1_JPME2 P1_JBT1 PCH1 VBAT CPU1 B2SS2-F REV:1.01 BIOS CPU2 PCH2 BIOS LKED6 P2_JBT1 LED6 CTRL CTRL Important Notes to the User 1. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and major hard- ware connections.
  • Page 12 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual B2SS2-F Motherboard Quick Reference P1_JPME2 P1_JPME2 P1_JBT1 P1_JBT1 PCH1 VBAT VBAT CPU1 B2SS2-F REV:1.01 BIOS CPU2 PCH2 BIOS P2_JBT1 P1_JPG1 LKED6 P2_JBT1 LKED6 LED6 LED6 P2_JPG1 CTRL JTPM1 CTRL JKTPM1...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Jumpers Jumper Description Default Power Button Lock (via BMC) Pins 2-3 (Locked by BMC) P1_JBT1/ CMOS Clear for Node 1 (P1_JBT1) and Node 2 (P2_JBT1) Open (Normal) P2_JBT1 P1_JPG1/ VGA Enable for Node 1 (P1_JPG1) and Node 2 (P2_JPG1) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) P2_JPG1 P1_JPME2/...
  • Page 14 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Motherboard Features Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5, 6th Gen Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA1151 (H4) socket. Chipset Intel® C236 PCH Memory U p t o 6 4 G B o f D D R 4 u n b u f f e r e d E C C V L P 2133/1866/1600/1333MHz DIMMs in four (4) slots for each node.
  • Page 15 Proprietary form factor 4.803'' X 17.090" (121.996 mm x 434.086 mm) Note 1: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 2: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in informa- tion upon initial system power-on.
  • Page 16 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual B2SS2-F Motherboard Block Diagram                                ...

  • Page 17: Processor Overview

    Processor Overview Built upon the architecture of the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/Core i3 (6th Gen.)/Pentium/ Celeron processor and the functionality of the PCH C236 chipset, the B2SS2-F can operate at 80 watts (max. for the CPU), providing superior performance and excellent power efficiency.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off, (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state.

  • Page 19: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica- tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard disk drives and printers.
  • Page 20 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Notes 1-12...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 assis- tance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 22 B2SS2-F Motherboard User 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 23 Chapter 2: Installation 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 24: Static-Sensitive Devices

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual ‫القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫وفقا ل‬ ‫ينبغي التعامل معه‬ ‫هذا المنتج‬ ‫من‬ ‫التخلص النهائي‬ ‫عند‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Installation

    Tools Needed Philips Screwdriver Standoffs (7) Philips Screws (7) Only if Needed Location of Mounting Holes P1_JPME2 P1_JBT1 PCH1 VBAT CPU1 B2SS2-F REV:1.01 BIOS CPU2 PCH2 BIOS LKED6 P2_JBT1 LED6 CTRL CTRL Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.
  • Page 26 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Installing the Motherboard into the Mounting Tray 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard and the mounting tray. (Refer to page 2.5 for the locations of MB mounting holes.) 2. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the mounting tray.
  • Page 27 (with the motherboard inside) into the Microblade chassis as shown below. 2. Once the mounting tray (with the B2SS2-F motherboard inside) is pushed in the chassis, the connectors on the motherboard's edge will make contact with the chassis' backplane which provides the connections to chassis power, network and other I/O devices.

  • Page 28: Ddr4 Memory Support

    DIMM modules with a pair of 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. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

  • Page 29: Dimm Installation

    P1_DIMMA2 (Channel A, Slot 1). For the system to work properly, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed. B2SS2-F REV:1.01 2. Push the release tabs outwards on BIOS CPU2 both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock 3.

  • Page 30: Connectors/Io Ports

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Connectors/IO Ports TPM/Port 80 Headers TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Two TPM/Port 80 headers are located Pin # Definition Pin # Definition at JTPM1 (for Node1) and JKTPM1 (for LCLK Node2) to provide TPM support and Port LFRAME# <(KEY)>...

  • Page 31: Hdd/Front_Panel Control Connector

    The HDD/Front_Panel_Control connector is located at J30. Connect a cable here to the HDD backplane (AOM-BPN-MS28S) to provide HDD connections for system performance enhancement. See the layout below for the location. A. J30 P1_JPME2 P1_JBT1 PCH1 VBAT CPU1 B2SS2-F REV:1.01 BIOS CPU2 PCH2 BIOS LKED6 P2_JBT1 LED6...

  • Page 32: Jumper Settings

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between op- tional settings. Jumpers cre- ate 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.

  • Page 33: Cmos Clear

    P1/P2_JBT1 to clear CMOS. Note 3: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. P1_JPME2 P1_JBT1 A. P1_JBT1 Clear CMOS (for Node 1) PCH1 VBAT B. P2_JBT1 Clear CMOS (for Node 2) CPU1 B2SS2-F REV:1.01 BIOS CPU2 PCH2 BIOS LKED6 P2_JBT1 LED6...

  • Page 34: Vga Enable

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable P1_JPG1 allows the user to enable the on- Jumper Settings board VGA connector for Node 1, and P2_ Pin # Definition JPG1, for Node 2. The default setting is on Enabled (Default) pins 1-2 to enable the VGA connections.

  • Page 35: Manufacture Mode Select

    BMC (Default) P1_JPME2 A. P1_JPME2 Manufacture Mode P1_JBT1 PCH1 VBAT B. P2_JPME2 Manufacture Mode CPU1 C. PWR Button Lock (via BMC) B2SS2-F REV:1.01 BIOS CPU2 PCH2 BIOS LKED6 P2_JBT1 LED6 CTRL CTRL...

  • Page 36: Onboard Led Indicators

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Onboard LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED Status A BMC Heartbeat LED for Node 1 is lo- Color/State Definition cated at LED6, and for Node 2 is located Green:Blinking BMC: Normal at LKED6. See the table on the right for more information.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 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 hardware components.
  • Page 38 B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specifications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.)

  • Page 39: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 40: Frequently Asked Questions

    It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer.

  • Page 41: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 out- wards to unlock it.

  • Page 42: Returning Merchandise For Service

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the B2SS2-F. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 44: Main Setup

    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. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 45 MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro B2SS2-F BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 46: Advanced Setup Configurations

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS setting may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed when an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 48 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. Intel® Xeon® CPU-E3-1245 v5 @ 3.50GHz • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max (Maximum) CPU Speed • Min (Minimum) CPU Speed •...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel® Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Active Processor Cores Use this item to select the number of CPU cores to be enabled in each processor package.
  • Page 50 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Intel® SpeedStep™ Select Enabled to support Intel's SpeedStep Technology, which will allow the system to automatically adjust processor voltages and choose between two CPU core fre- quency ranges to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 key- board to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting. 4-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active.
  • Page 52 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Package C-State Un-Demotion Select Enabled to support Package C-State Un-Demotion, which will allow the BIOS to un-demote C3 back to C6 or C1 back to C6/C3 based on each core's immediate registry history. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VT-d Select Enabled to use Intel's Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing.
  • Page 54 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Aperture Size Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB, 512 MB, 1024MB, 2048MB, and 4096MB.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DMI VCm Control Select Enabled to enable DMI Virtual Channel mapping for virtualization support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. CPU DMI Link ASPM Control If this item is set to Enabled, the System Agent side on the DMI link will gain control of the 'Active State Power Management (ASPM).
  • Page 56 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual PEG0/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 57 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 when 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 58 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled to enable Phase Locked Loop (PLL) support on the Spread Spectrum Clock (SSC) settings to help reduce Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components in the system. Select Disabled to enhance system stability.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 1 SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 60 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual  PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following items will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to support PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error)/SERR (System Error) runtime error reporting for a PCI/PCI-E slot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PXE boot wait time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0. Media detect count Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked.
  • Page 62 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Intel Server Platform Services Intel Server Platform Services Configuration The following items will display as detected by the BIOS: • ME BIOS Interface Version • SPS Version • ME FW (Firmware) Status Value • ME FW (Firmware) State •...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS COM1 Console Redirection Settings COM1 Terminal Type Use this item to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec- tion. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 64 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual COM1 Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. COM1 Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 66 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual SOL 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. SOL Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec- tion. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 68 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS) How to Enable TPM in the BIOS The steps below describe the proper procedure on how to enable the TPM in the BIOS. This process is necessary to activate support in the system before you can start using the TPM.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4. After enabling Virtualization support, press your <Esc> key until you are back to the Advanced tab. Navigate down to the "Trusted Computing" option and press <Enter>. The Trusted Computing window will appear as shown below. 5.
  • Page 70 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual The following Paltform Configuration Register information will display: Active PCR banks Available PCR banks SHA-1 PCR Bank Use this item to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 71 (EV DFX is under "IIO Configuration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu on Page 4-10.) Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/. iSCSI Configuration This item displays iSCSI configuration information. iSCSI Initiator Name Use this item to enter the name of the iSCSI Initiator, which is a unique name used in the world.

  • Page 72: Event Logs

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Event Logs This submenu allows the user to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255.

  • Page 74: Ipmi

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual IPMI This submenu allows the user to configure IPMI settings. The following items will be displayed: • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Firmware Revision • IPMI Status System Event Log  Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 76 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual VLAN Select Enabled to enable onboard LAN connections to be used for Intel Virtualization Technology. The options are Enable and Disable. 4-34...

  • Page 77: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This submenu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password upon entering the BIOS setup utility. Select Always for the system to prompt for a password at bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 78 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode This item allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  Authorized TimeStamps This feature allows the user to set and save the timestamps for authorized signa- tures to indicate when these signatures were entered into the system. 4-37...

  • Page 80: Boot Settings

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Settings This submenu allows the user to configure Boot settings for this system: Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  Delete Boot Option Use this item to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Select the target boot device to delete from the boot priority list.  NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities •...

  • Page 82: Save & Exit

    B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the following Save & Exit settings: Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to exit from the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this item and press <Enter> to load the Optimized default settings which are designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults Select this item and press <Enter> to save the current BIOS settings as user's default settings for future use.
  • Page 84 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-42...

  • Page 85: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error 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 with bootup.
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  • Page 87: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B Software Installation Instructions 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 88: B-2 Installing Superdoctor5

    SATA settings back to your original settings. B-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 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 89 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information) Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/ sms_sd5.cfm.
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  • Page 91: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    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. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 92 Root "\" 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 93 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. While powering on the system, please keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> si- multaneously on your keyboard until the following screen (or a screen similar to the one below) displays. 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.
  • Page 94 B2SS2-F Motherboard User’s Manual 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the progress of BIOS recovery as shown in the screen below.
  • Page 95 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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