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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. Secure Data Deletion A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/utility/...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................8 1.2 System Features ........................9 Chipset Block Diagram......................10 1.3 Server Features ........................11 Control Panel ........................11 Server Front ........................12 Server Rear ........................13 1.4 IP65 Enclosure ........................14 1.5 Enclosure Health Diagnostics ....................16 Chapter 2 System Installation 2.1 Overview ..........................17...
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SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 6.8 Save & Exit ........................114 Appendix A BIOS Error Codes Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements for DC Systems DC Power Disconnection ....................135 Hazardous Voltage or Energy Present on DC Power Terminals ........137 Appendix C System Specifications...
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1.1 Overview This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the outdoor DC platform SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2. Applications for these servers include 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), Edge AI Inferencing, Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X/V2X) and Virtualized Functions and Services.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 System Features The table below gives an overview of the main features included with the SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2. System Features Processor SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2: Single Intel® Xeon® D-2183IT SYS-E403-9D-14CN-IPD2: Single Intel® Xeon® D-2177NT Motherboard SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2: X11SDW-16C-TP13F+ SYS-E403-9D-14CN-IPD2: X11SDW-14CN-TP13F+ Chassis Enclosure: B403-IP65 Inner Chassis: CSE-E403iF-000NBP2 Memory...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Chipset Block Diagram The block diagram below shows the connections and relationships that exist in the chipset on the X11SDW-16C-TP13F+/X11SDW-14CN-TP13F+. Figure 1-1. Chipset Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Server Features The following features refer to the CSE-E403iF-000NBP2 chassis, which mounts inside of the B403-IP65 IP65 Enclosure Control Panel The power button and LEDs located on the control panel are described below. Figure 1-2. Control Panel View Control Panel Features Item Features...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Server Front The illustration below shows the features included on the front of the server. Figure 1-3. Server Front View Front Server Features Item Features Description Power Supplies Redundant 600W DC multi-output power supply modules. USB Ports External USB 3.0 Type-A ports.
Chapter 1: Introduction Server Rear The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the server. Figure 1-4. Server Rear View Rear Server Features Item Features Description Rear Fan Three 80x80mm PWM redundant fans Antenna Ports Five antenna slots Security Slot Kensington®...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 1.4 IP65 Enclosure The B403-IP65 IP65 Enclosure is designed to house a computer system in an outdoor environment. Accordingly, it can be mounted on poles, features a heater and a high-efficiency heat exchanger for ruggadized use, and includes lockable buckles and intrusion detection.
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Chapter 1: Introduction IP65 Enclosure Features Item Features Description Hoist Rings Rings for lifting the system Server SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2 or SYS-E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 Info LEDs See table below for details. LEDs are numbered 1-9 from top to bottom. Power & Control Internal environment control Board Grounding Grounding strip...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 1.5 Enclosure Health Diagnostics The enclosure has the ability to examine the health of its various components. By pressing the test button for at least three seconds, the enclosure will enter the diagnostic mode and the green LEDs will illuminate as shown in the left image below.
Chapter 2: System Installation Chapter 2 System Installation 2.1 Overview T h i s c h a p t e r p r o v i d e s a d v i c e a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r a t t a c h i n g t h e...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual • Do not topple the system while in transport or storage. • Please keep children away from the system. 2.2 Preparing for Setup Pole Mounting Requirements Manpower: Two people. Weight of system is 46kg (101lbs.) Tools:...
Chapter 2: System Installation 2.3 Mounting Procedure 1. Remove the two screws under the mounting bracket to separate it from the cabinet. 2. Mark the desired mounting height. 3. Mount the bracket on the pole as illustrated in Figure 2-2, making sure it is firmly secured.
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SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Hoist rings (hidden in image) Thread Rod (M12) Nuts and Washers (M12) Hose Clamp Rings I-shaped Mounting Bracket Holding Bar Bracket Locking Screws (M8) Figure 2-1. Removing the Screws from under the Mounting Bracket...
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Chapter 2: System Installation Top Hanging Hole Hose Clamp Caution: if the pole's diameter is small enough, the hose clamp may double up (overlap) on itself. This should be avoided by cutting off any excess length. Top Hanging Hole Threaded Rod Clamp Figure 2-2.
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SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Hose Clamp Threaded Rod Clamp Figure 2-3. Hooking the Cabinet on the Bracket...
Chapter 2: System Installation 2.4 Detaching the Cabinet Door The enclosure allows the door to be detached to facilitate installation. However, the door was not designed to be lifted above seven feet on its own. If the system is to be deployed at a height above seven feet, please install the door to the enclosure first and then use the hoist rings to raise the entire enclosure to the desired height.
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 2.5 Server Installation (if not pre-installed) If your server was not pre installed, please follow the steps below to install the server in the enclosure. Installing the Server 1. Install the mounting bracket to the server Figure 2-5.
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Chapter 2: System Installation 3. Secure the server by fastening the five M.4 screws Figure 2-7. Securing the Server 4. Connect the power cable and ground (terminal lug) to the server. Ground Figure 2-8. Connecting the Power and Ground...
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 2.6 Cabling Installation Electrical Connections The electrical connections to the system are made on the power and control board. Open the enclosure to the B403-IP65 to gain access (see Figure 1-5 for the location of the power and control board).
Chapter 2: System Installation Enclosure Connections Follow the steps below to install cables to the enclosure. 1. Unlock and release the buckles. 2. After ensuring there is ample swing space and no obstructions, open the system door. 3. Connect the grounding cable (6 AWG) as described in the previous section. 4.
SuperServer SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 2.7 Lightning Protector The SYS-E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 provides a dual power input option that allows you to attached two power sources. Certified Lightning Surge Protectors (SPD) are required for both power lines and copper communication cables (CAT cables). Silicon Avalanche Suppression Diodes (SASD) type SPDs with a capability of shunting a 5kA 8/20μs...
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Chapter 2: System Installation Server Power (pre-connected) 14 AWG Wire (Black: Return, Red: -44 to -59VDC) Note: use copper wire with a minimum service temperature of at least 105º C Power Input Terminal Block Outdoor Shielded Dual-conductor Cable (Black: Return, Red: -44 to -59VDC)* Outdoor Lightning Surge Protector Outdoor Lightning Surge Protector Ground...
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.2 Accessing the Server Open the fan cover to access the server fans. Remove the entire server cover to access other server components. Remove the hard drive cage, the expansion card module, and the air shroud to access the motherboard.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Accessing the Main System 1. Power down the system as described in Section 3.1. 2. Remove one screw on top of the server cover near the I/O panel. See Figure 3-2. 3. Loosen the two thumbscrews screws on the fan cover. 4.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-3. Slide Cover Off Chassis...
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 3.3 Replacing Enclosure Fans The enclosure helps cool the server with three redundant PWM fans, which are hot-swappable for easy replacement. Refer to the following steps to gain access to the fans. Opening the Fan Cover and Replacing the Fans 1.
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Handle the memory module by its edges only. • Put the memory modules into the antistatic bags when not in use. • Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMD1, DIMME1. • Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type and speed. •...
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual DIMM Installation Caution: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage to the DIMMs or slots. Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1. 1. Decide on the number of DIMMs to install and follow the DIMM population sequence table and diagram on the previous two pages.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.6 M.2 SSD Installation The X11SDW-16C-TP13F+/X11SDW-14CN-TP13F+ supports three M.2 SSD connectors. To install an M.2 SSD, first locate the connector and the standoff on the motherboard. 1. Remove the screw from the standoff and set aside. 2.
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 3.7 Motherboard Battery Figure 3-7. Installing the Onboard Battery This section describes how to remove and install the motherboard battery. Replacing the Battery 1. Remove power from the system as described in Section 3.1. 2. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of the holder.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.8 Installing Storage Drives The system can accommodate up to four fixed 2.5" storage drives that are installed to a hard drive cage and then inserted into the chassis. Screw Hard Drive Cage Plastic Handles Screw Figure 3-8.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Installing Hard Drives The hard drive cage must be removed from the chassis before installing the hard drives. 1. Make sure there is no power to the system as described in Section 3.1 and remove the chassis cover.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.9 Expansion Cards The E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 supports up to three PCIe slots on riser cards. Follow the table printed on the riser card to set the JSEL jumper. The IIO configurations may also need to be set in the BIOS. Installing Expansion Cards 1.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Expansion Card Module Expansion Card (optional) Figure 3-11. Expansion Card Module Removed 6. Connect the power cable to the expansion card if necessary. 7. Reinstall the expansion card module. 8. Reinstall the chassis top cover, reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.10 Server Cooling Server Fans The B403-IP65 includes three hot-swappable 80-mm fans. The figure below demonstrates how to remove a fan. The top cover does not need to be removed for this operation. Installing or Replacing the Server Fan 1.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Installing the Air Shroud The air shroud directs airflow from two of the fans to the center of the motherboard. 1. Power down the system and remove the DC power cord and the chassis cover as described in Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The hot-swap capability of the power supply modules allows you to replace the failed module without powering down the system.
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. Please review the Safety Precautions in Appendix B before installing or removing components.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections LAN10/11 LAN1 LAN12/13 IPMI LAN JSDP3 LED2 JTGLED2 LED3 LAN2-9 COM1 JBM1 USB4/5 JBM2 PCB EDGE LED2 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT JUIDB1 JSXB1A JSXB1A LED3 JIPMB1 COM1 USB 4/5(3.0) JPUSB1 LAN 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 LAN 1 IPMI_LAN LEDM1 LEDT1 JPL1 LEDT8...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Connector Description JMD2 M.2 Slot B-Key 2242/3042 (USB2.0 / USB3.0 / SATA3.0 / PCIe x2) JMD3 M.2 Slot E-Key 2230 (USB2.0 / PCIe x1) JNVI2C1 Non-volatile Memory (NVMe) I C Header JPH1 4-pin HDD Power Connector Power I2C System Management Bus (Power SMB) Header JPV1 12V 8-pin DC Power Connector (Required to provide extra power to the CPU, or as...
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 4.2 Power Connections Power Connectors The primary ATX power supply connector (JPWR1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. JPV1 is the 12V DC power connector that provides power to the motherboard. JPH1 is a 4-pin HDD power connector that provides power to onboard hard disk drives. 8-pin 12V Power ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions...
Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.3 Headers and Connectors Fan Headers The X11SDW-16C-TP13F+/X11SDW-14CN-TP13F+ has six 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 - FAN4, FANA, FANB). These headers are backwards-compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual SATA Ports The X11SDW-16C-TP13F+/X11SDW-14CN-TP13F+ has four S-SATA 3.0 ports. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. SATA 3.0 Port Pin Definitions Pin# Signal Ground...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections VGA Header Connect a 16-pin VGA extension cable to JVGA1 for a VGA connecton. VGA Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition VGA_RED VGA_GRE VGA_BLE VGA_DET (GND) DDCSDA HSYNC VSYNC DDCSCL Intel RAID Key Header The JRK1 header allows the user to enable RAID functions. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 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. GPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition...
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Clock NVMe I C Header JNVI C1 is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PCIe peripheral cards. Connect a corresponding I C cable to this header. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NVMe I C Header...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual LAN Port Activity LED JLANLED1 is the activity LED for LAN1, JLANLED2 is the activity LED for LAN2 - LAN5, and JLANLED3 is the activity LED for LAN6 - LAN9. JLANLED1 LAN Activity LED Pin Definitions Pin# Definition P3V3 Dual...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Software-Defined Pins (SDP) JSDP1, JSDP2, and JSDP3 are software-defined pins that can be used to support IEEE 1588 auxiliary devices and other hardware or software-control purposes. These pins can be configured to function as standard inputs or General-Purpose Interrupt (GPI) input or output pins.
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 4.4 Ports Rear I/O Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the front of the motherboard. PCB EDGE LED2 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT JUIDB1 JSXB1A LED3 COM1 USB 4/5(3.0) LAN 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 LAN 1...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections LAN Ports The motherboard has 13 LAN ports. LAN1 – LAN9 are 1G ports and LAN10 - LAN13 are 10G SFP+ ports. In addition to the LAN ports, the motherboard offers a dedicated IPMI LAN port. Refer to the table below for the pin definitions. LAN Port Pin Definition Pin#...
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Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com UID LED Pin Definitions...
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.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 6). To turn off the power in the suspend mode, press the button for at least four seconds.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheat and fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status State Definition...
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 4.5 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections SMBus to PCIe Slots Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to the PCIe slots. Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI2C1 controls the clock and JI2C2 controls the data).
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Watch Dog JJWD1 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.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections IPMI Share LAN Enable/Disable Set the JBM1 jumper to enabled to share i210 LAN with IPMI. IPMI Share LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 (Open) Enabled (Default) Pins 1-2 (Short) Disabled IPMI Dedicated/Share LAN Enable/Disable Use JBM2 to enable or disable the dedicated IPMI LAN port.
SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 4.6 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Thirteen LAN ports (LAN1 - LAN13) are located on the I/O back panel. Each LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Overheat/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED When the light for LED3 is solid red, it means overheating. When the LED is blinking red, it means a power failure or fan failure. Overheat/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED Indicator LED Color Definition Solid Red Overheat...
The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wdl. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
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Chapter 5: Software Figure 5-1. Driver & Tool Installation Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time.
5.2 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Chapter 6 UEFI BIOS 6.1 Introduction T h i s c h a p t e r d e s c r i b e s t h e A M I B I O S ™ S e t u p u t i l i t y f o r...
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 X11SDW-16C-TP13F+/X11SDW-14CN-TP13F+ BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore to default manufacturer settings.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual INT19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at boot up immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS • Processor Max Ratio • Processor Min Ratio • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • L3 Cache RAM • Processor 0 Version Hyper-Threading (ALL) Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Adjacent Cache Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enable. The options are Enable and Disable.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS *If the feature above is set to BIOS Controls EPB, the following features will be available for configuration: ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG Mode The Energy Perfomance BIAS (EPB) feature allows you to configure CPU power and per- fomance settings. Select Maximum Performance to set the highest performance. Select Performance to optimize performance over energy efficiecy.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Turbo Mode This feature will enable dynamic control of the processor, allowing it to run above stock frequency. The options are Disable and Enable. Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States This setting allows you to select between OS and hardware-controlled P-states. Select- ing Native Mode allows the OS to choose a P-state.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS CPU T State Control Software Controlled T-States Use this feature to enable Software Controlled T-States. The options are Disable and Enable. Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration ...
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Memory RAS Configuration Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to run the system's memory channels in lockstep mode to minimize memory access latency. The options are Disable and Enable. Mirror Mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrub is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this feature is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual PCI-E Port Link Status This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot. PCI-E Port Link Max This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot. PCI-E Port Link Speed This feature shows the status of the device plugged into this slot.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS *If the feature above is set to Enable, the five features below will be available for configuration: Interrupt Remapping Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls external interrupt requests. The options are Enable and Disable. PassThrough DMA Use this feature to allow devices such as network cards to access the system memory without using a processor.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual RSC-R1UW-2E16 SLOT1 VMD (Available when detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe- cific root port. The options are Disable and Enable. Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 1A~1D.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable Use this feature to enable PCI-E Completion Timeout support for electric tuning. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port. South Bridge Configuration The following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version •...
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual PCH 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 features: SATA Controller Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS PCH sSATA 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 features: sSATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Port 0 ~ Port 4 Hot Plug Set this feature to Enable for hot plug support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disable and Enable. Port 0 ~ Port 4 Spin Up Device Set this feature to enable or disable the PCH to initialize the device.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS MMCFG Base Use this feature to select the low base address for PCI-E adapters to increase base memory. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G, and 3G. NVMe Firmware Source Use this feature to select the NVMe firmware to support booting. The default option, Vendor Defined Firmware, is pre-installed on the drive and may resolve errata or enable innovative functions for the drive.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Onboard LAN Option ROM Type Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for onboard LAN devices. The options Legacy and EFI. Select Legacy to display and configure the Onboard LAN1 - LAN13 Option ROM features.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2500 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable this feature for the next two features to display and only the Change Settings feature is available for configuration.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Serial Port 2 Attribute Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial Over LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. SOL/COM2 Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Console Redirection Settings This feature allows you to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
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Use this feature to disable or enable endorsement hierarchy for privacy control. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.4 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.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature displays the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This feature displays the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows you to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). VLAN This feature is configurable if the Update IPMI LAN Configuration feature is set to Yes. Use this feature to enable or disable the IPMI VLAN function.
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IPMI features. The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time without using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup will also be invalid when IPMI Extended Instruction is disabled.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.6 Security Use this menu to configure the security settings. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from three to 20 characters long. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Secure Boot Mode This feature allows you to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom. *If Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom, Key Management features are available for configuration: CSM Support This feature is for manufacturing debugging purposes.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Key Exchange Keys (KEK) 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. Select No to load the KEK from a file.
Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 6.7 Boot Use this menu to configure boot settings: Boot mode select Use this feature to select the boot mode. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15 • Boot Option #16 • Boot Option #17 Add New Boot Option Use this feature to add a new boot option to system boot priority features. ...
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Super E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 6.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to configure save and exit settings. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use. Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
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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/.
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Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual . ٌ ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز ٍ...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .יש...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 60VDC, 20A beträgt. ¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. 電源切断の警告...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual אזהרה מפני ניתוק חשמלי !אזהרה יש לנתק את המערכת מכל מקורות החשמל ויש להסיר את כבל החשמלי מהספק .לפני גישה לחלק הפנימי של המארז לצורך התקנת או הסרת רכיבים يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد انطاقت...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés. !אזהרה .צוות מוסמך בלבד רשאי להתקין, להחליף את הציוד או לתת שירות עבור הציוד واملدربيه...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido. Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una herramienta especial, cerradura con llave u otro medio de seguridad.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions 電池の取り扱い...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل اسحبذال البطارية فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة 경고! 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제 조사에서...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las conexiones. Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意ください。 警告 当系统正在进行时,背板上有很危险的电压或能量,进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時,背板上有危險的電壓或能量,進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי !אזהרה .התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة بالكهرباء 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. סילוק המוצר !אזהרה .סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה التخلص...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements DC Power Supply Warning! When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closedloop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp both the insulation and conductor. 警告...
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Vor Ausführung der folgenden Vorgänge ist sicherzustellen, daß die Gleichstromschaltung keinen Strom erhält. ¡Advertencia! Antes de proceder con los siguientes pasos, comprobar que la alimentación del circuito de corriente continua (CC) esté cortada (OFF). Attention Avant de pratiquer l'une quelconque des procédures ci-dessous, vérifier que le circuit en courant continu n'est plus sous tension.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Hazardous Voltage or Energy Present on DC Power Terminals Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on DC power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place. 警告...
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors E403-9D-16C-IPD2: Single Intel® Xeon® D-2183IT E403-9D-14CN-IPD2: Single Intel® Xeon® D-2177NT Note: Refer to the motherboard specifications page on our website for updates to supported processors. BIOS 512Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS Plug and Play (PnP), ACPI 6.1, BIOS rescue hot-key, SMBIOS 2.8/3.1, PCI F/W 3.2 RTC Wakeup, UEFI 2.7 Memory Supports up to 256GB of ECC RDIMM or 512GB of ECC LRDIMM DDR4-2400 memory in four DIMM slots...
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Operating Environment Operating Temperature: -40ºC to 46ºC (-40ºF to 114.8ºF) + solar load Non-operating Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance FCC, ICES, CE, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, NRTL, CB Applied Directives, Standards EMC/EMI: 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive)
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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.
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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.
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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 with BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual 6. After the process of BIOS recovery is 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. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
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In the event of a processor internal error (IERR) that crashes your system, you may want to provide information to support staff. You can download a crash dump of status information using IPMI. The IPMI manual is available at https://www.supermicro.com/solutions/IPMI.cfm. Check IPMI Error Log 1.
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SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IPD2/E403-9D-14CN-IPD2 User's Manual Downloading the Crash Dump File 1. In the IPMI interface, click the Miscellaneous tab, then the Trouble Shooting option. 2. Click the Dump button and wait five minutes for the file to be created. (No confirm ation message will appear.) 3.
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