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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 H12DGQ-NT6 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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 communication 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.
  • Page 3 About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the H12DGQ-NT6 motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the Dual AMD EPYC® 7002/7003* series processor, the H12DGQ-NT6 motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.
  • Page 4 H12DGQ-NT6 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 Quick Reference .........................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18 System Resource Alert......................18...
  • Page 6 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual How Jumpers Work ......................36 2.7 LED Indicators ........................38 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................39 Before Power On ......................39 No Power ..........................39 No Video ...........................40 System Boot Failure ......................40 Memory Errors ........................40 What to do if the System is Losing the Setup Configuration..........41 When the System Becomes Unstable ................41...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements B.1 Battery Handling .........................90 B.2 Product Disposal ........................92 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery C.1 Overview ..........................93 C.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ..................93 C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............93...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • 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. H12DGQ-NT6 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...
  • Page 10 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual H12DGQ-NT6 REV:1.10 REV:1.XX BAR CODE BAR CODE MAC CODE MAC CODE DESIGNED IN USA Figure 1-2. H12DGQ-NT6 Motherboard Layout Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    FAN5 & FAN Power P2-SATA0-3 JPWR3 P2-SATA4-7 JPF1 CPU1 CPU2 LED6 JRSC-PWR1 P2-DIMMA1~D2 JRSC-PWR2 P1-DIMME1~H2 P2-DIMME1~H2 P1-DIMMA1~D2 JCPU1_A_AIOM1 H12DGQ-NT6 BAR CODE BAR CODE REV:1.10 REV:1.XX MAC CODE MAC CODE DESIGNED IN USA JCPU1_B_AIOM1 JCPLD1 JCPU1_RSC_PWR1 JUSB_PWR JCPU2_RSC_PWR1 JCPU2_B_AIOM1 JCPU2_A_AIOM1 JIPMB1 Notes: •...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset to System) JUSB_PWR USB Power Selection Pins 1-2 (Normal 5V) Description Status Green: Blinking (BMC Normal) LEDM1...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description FAN1+FAN Power FAN2+FAN Power FAN3+FAN Power System cooling fan headers FAN4+FAN Power FAN5+FAN Power US1_NVME1 US1_NVME2 US2_NVME1 Internal NVME ports (To BPN-SAS3-LB16A-N10) US3_NVME1 US4_NVME1 US1_A_NIC1 + US1_B_NIC1 US1_A_NIC2 + US1_B_NIC2 US2_A_NIC1 + US2_B_NIC1 US2_A_NIC2 + US2_B_NIC2 8 PCIe 4.0 x16 to RSC from PLX US3_A_NIC1 + US3_B_NIC1 US3_A_NIC2 + US3_B_NIC2...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Dual AMD EPYC 7003/7002 CPUs (Socket SP3) up to 280W Memory • 32 DIMM, 8TB Reg. ECC DDR4 up to 3200MHz DIMM Size • Up to 256GB size at 1.2V Chipset •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Power Management • ACPI power management (S5) • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, VBAT, Vcore, Vsoc, and Memory •...
  • Page 16 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual UPERMICR AMD MI200 BLOCK DIAGRAM UBB BOARD H12DGQ-NT6 NVME1/2 UBB1/2 NIC1/2 NVME1/2 UBB1/2 NIC1/2 NVME1/2 UBB1/2 NIC1/2 NVME1/2/3/4 UBB1/2 NIC1/2 PEX88096 PEX88096 PEX88096 PEX88096 For PCIex16 or AIOM PCIe SW PCIe SW PCIe SW PCIe SW JP1_S1A/S1B...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Version 3.1.1 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the H12DGQ-NT6 motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 18: System Health Monitoring

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the H12DGQ-NT6 motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 19: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    H12DGQ-NT6 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: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 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 22 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Figure 2-1. Motherboard Mounting Holes...

  • Page 23: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2.

  • Page 24: 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 Processor and Heatsink 1. Unscrew the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 2. The spring-loaded Force Frame will raise up after the last screw securing it (#1) is removed. Gently allow it to lift up to its stopping position. 3. Lift the Rail Frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While keeping a secure grip of the Rail Frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the External Cap.
  • Page 26 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 5. Remove the External Cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the Rail Frame. External Cap PnP Cover Cap 6. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the Carrier Frame pre-assembled.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction with the handle at the top. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the Rail Frame plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the Rail Frame plate again, and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
  • Page 28 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 9. Gently lower the Rail Frame down onto the socket until the latches on the Rail Frame engage with the Socket housing. and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place!
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 10. Gently lower the Force Frame down onto the Rail Frame and hold it in place until it is seated in the Socket housing. Note that the Force Frame is spring loaded and has to be held in place before it is secured. Important: Use a torque screwdriver, set it at 16.1 kgf-cm (14.0 lbf-in) with a Torx T20 screw head bit, to prevent damage to the CPU.
  • Page 30 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 12. After the Force Frame is secured and the CPU package is in place, now you must install the heatsink to the frame. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely over the four screw holes on CPU Package on the socket frame.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Uninstalling the Processor and Heatsink 1. Remove the heatsink attached to the top of the CPU Package by reversing the installation procedure. 2. Clean the Thermal grease left by the heatsink on the CPU package lid to limit the risk of it contaminating the CPU package land pads or contacts in the socket housing.

  • Page 32: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H12DGQ-NT6 supports up to 8TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/ NVDIMM memory in thirty-two slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules...

  • Page 33: Dimm Module Population Sequence

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Module Population Sequence When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2, DIMME2, DIMMF2, DIMMG2, DIMMH2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1, DIMME1, DIMMF1, DIMMG1, DIMMH1. • The blue slots must be populated first. •...

  • Page 34: Dimm Installation

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2, DIMME2, DIMMF2, DIMMG2, DIMMH2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1, DIMME1, DIMMF1, DIMMG1, DIMMH1. For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed.

  • Page 35: Connectors

    3.3V_STBY SERIRQ SATA Ports The H12DGQ-NT6 supports four SATA 3.0 ports through P0-SATA0~3, P2-SATA0~3, and P2-SATA4~7 ports and HDD backplane board BPN-SAS3-LB16A-N10 with a specific cable. NVM Express Connections Te n N V M E x p r e s s p o r t s v i a f i v e S l i m S A S x 8 p o r t s a r e l o c a t e d o n the serverboard (from PLX).

  • Page 36: Jumper Settings

    H12DGQ-NT6 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 below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation 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 (NMI) signal for the application that hangs.

  • Page 38: Led Indicators

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 2.7 LED Indicators Front Power LED When this LED is lit, it means system is in power-on state, and the onboard power status is ok. Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to 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 40: No Video

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 5. The CMOS battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3V DC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. No Video 1. Check that the VGA cable is connected properly, and the monitor is on.

  • Page 41: What To Do If The System Is Losing The 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 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 42: Technical Support Procedures

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 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. 4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.

  • Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H12DGQ-NT6 motherboard supports up to 8TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/NVDIMM memory in thirty-two slots. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 44 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Question: For the AMD EPYC platform, we found that the Windows Server 2012/2016 OS would not install properly. It however works fine with Linux OS, any suggestions? Answer: This issue is due to Windows server OS' compatibility with the virtualization function, we suggest to disable IOMMU (Input/Output Memory Management Unit) before installing the Windows Server OS.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why did I fail to install Windows Server 2019 on a system with more than 255 logical processors? Answer: Follow the steps to solve the problem. 1. Disable SMT in BIOS. (BIOS >> Advanced >> CPU Configuration >> SMT Control >> Disabled) 2.
  • Page 46 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Question: When I ran the executable file setup.exe to install the AMD SP3 I/O driver on Windows, the following message appeared: Answer: It happens in some environments. To solve this problem, click OK and save the installation package to the location you specify. The driver is then installed automatically.

  • 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: Battery Installation

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the H12DGQ-NT6 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 50: Main Setup

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will see the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Build Date This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the CPLD (Complex-Programmable Logical Device) used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 52: Advanced

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.3 Advanced 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 53 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. 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.
  • Page 54 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Memory Corrected Error Enabling Select Enabled for the BIOS to correct a memory error if it is correctable. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hot Key Prompt Message The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hot Key Prompt Message Background Color The options are White and Black.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PSP Directory Level 2 (Updateable) • PSP Bootloader Version • SMU FW Version • ABL Version ACPI Settings PCI AER Support The options are Disabled and Enabled. HPET In SB HPET Function Switch. The options are Disabled and Enabled. NUMA Node Per Socket This feature specifies the number of desired Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) nodes per socket.
  • Page 56 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: Super IO Chip AST2600 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This item displays the status of a serial part specified by the user.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type...
  • Page 58 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 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.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable SOL console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type...
  • Page 60 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port For this setting, select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. Option includes COM1. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable EMS console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 62 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8. Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS effect. Options include Auto, ONE (1+0), TWO (1+0), THREE (3+0), FOUR (2+0), FIVE (5+0), SIX (6+0), and SEVN (7+0). If unsure, leave this to Auto. L1 Stream HW Prefetcher/L2 Stream HW Prefetcher This setting is used to enable or disable the L1/L2 Stream Hardware Prefetcher. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
  • Page 64 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual NB Configuration Determinism Control Use this setting to configure the Determinism Control. Options include Manual and Auto. cTDP Control Use this setting to configure the cTDP Control. Options include Manual and Auto. IOMMU Use this setting to enable/disable IOMMU. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS BankGroupSwap This setting controls the Bank Group Swap. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. DRAM Scrub Time This setting provides a value that is the number of hours to scrub memory. The options are Disabled, 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours and Auto. TSME Use this setting to enable or disable TSME.
  • Page 66 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This menu provides PCIe/PCI/PnP configuration settings and information. PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Devices Common Settings Above 4G Decoding This setting Disables or Enables 64-bit capable devices ability to be decoded in above 4G address space (only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VGA Priority Use this setting to select between onboard or offboard VGA support. The options are Onboard and Offboard. NVMe Firmware Source Use this setting to select between the AMI Native firmware support or the device vendor- defined firmware support.
  • Page 68 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual CPU2 RSC-GR-66G5S Slot 2 PCI-E X16 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options include Disabled, Legacy and EFI. CPU2 RSC-G-66G5S Slot 1 PCI-E X16 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS USB Mass Storage Driver Support Use this setting to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support. The options include Disabled and Enabled. Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices.
  • Page 70 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual SATA Configuration This section displays the detected SATA devices installed on the system. SATA Enable This setting enables or disables the on chip SATA controller. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. SATA Hotplug This setting enables or disables the on chip SATA hot plug feature. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authenticate Configuration This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. Enroll Certification This feature allows the user to enroll the certificate in the system.
  • Page 72 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Certification GUID This feature displays the GUID for this system. Commit Changes and Exit Select this feature to keep the changes you have made and exit from the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create from file This feature allows you to create a RAM disk from a file specified by the user. Select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display: Created RAM disk list: Remove selected RAW disk(s).

  • Page 74: Ipmi

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.4 IPMI Use this feature to configure IPMI settings. System Event Log SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options include Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI 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: Event Logs

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.5 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, please be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select No to keep the event log without erasing it upon next system bootup. Select Yes, Next Reset to erase the event log upon next system reboot. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every reset.

  • Page 78: Security Settings

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Sucre Boot Secure Boot Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
  • Page 80 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Enroll Efi Image Select this feature and press the <Enter> key to specify an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image for the system to use when it operates in the Secure Boot mode. Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Select Yes to remove UEFI CA from the database.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Signatures". Select Append to append your "Forbidden Signatures". The settings are Update, and Append. Authorized TimeStamps This feature allows the user to set and save the timestamps for the authorized signatures which will indicate the time when these signatures are entered into the system. Select Update to update your "Authorized TimeStamps".

  • Page 82: Boot Settings

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #9 Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list.

  • Page 84: Save & Exit

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes Select this option and press the <Enter> key to discard all the changes you've made and return to the AMI BIOS setup utility. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press the <Enter> key to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

  • Page 86: Appendix A Software

    1. Create a method to access the Microsoft Windows installation ISO file. That can be a USB flash or media drive. 2. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 87 Appendix A: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure A-2.

  • Page 88: Driver Installation

    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 (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash or media drive.

  • Page 89: Superdoctor ® 5

    A.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 90: Appendix B 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 91 Appendix B: 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 92: Product Disposal

    H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual B.2 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 93: Appendix C 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 94 H12DGQ-NT6 User's Manual Note: If you cannot locate the "SUPER.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at http://www.supermicro.com to download the correct BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "SUPER.ROM". 1. While the system is turned off, insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (SUPER.ROM).
  • Page 95 • If the BIOS flash recovery fails, contact our RMA Department to have the BIOS chip reprogrammed. This will require shipping the board to Supermicro for repair. Submit your RMA request at https://www.supermicro.com/support/rma Please make sure to follow all instructions when returning the motherboard.

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