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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 R12SPD-A USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 It provides information for the installation and use of the R12SPD-A motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro R12SPD-A supports the Ampere® Altra™ 80-core and Ampere Altra Max™ 128- core processors with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 250W. The motherboard supports three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, six Slimline SAS PCIe 4.0 x8 connectors, one M.2 M-Key PCIe 4.0...
  • Page 4 Super R12SPD-A 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) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) Support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................17 1.3 Special Features ........................17 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................17 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............18 Environmental Temperature Control .................18...
  • Page 6 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........31 DIMM Installation ......................32 DIMM Removal .........................32 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................33 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................38 2.7 Front Panel Header ......................43 2.8 Connectors .........................48 Power Connections ......................48 Headers ..........................52 2.9 Jumper Settings .........................57...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.5 Security ..........................95 4.6 Boot ..........................100 4.7 Save & Exit ........................102 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................104 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................105 Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery C.1 Overview ...........................109 C.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................109 C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............109 Appendix D Updating BIOS and BMC with OpenBMC WebGUI...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. R12SPD-A Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Figure 1-2. R12SPD-A Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT LED1 MH12 AST2600 JPF1 USB2/3 IPMI_LAN JPL1 JMD1_SRW2 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JFP1 PCIe 4.0 x16 JFP1 MH14 JPI2C1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 NVMe4 JMD1 MAC CODE NVMe5 R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JIPMB1 JPWR1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting CPU UART/BMC Debug Pins 1-2 Closed (CPU UART) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Description Status LED1 Unit Identifier LED Solid Blue: Unit Identified LED2 Power LED Solid Green: Power On...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description USB0/1 Front-Accessible USB 2.0 Header USB2/3 USB 3.0 Type-A Ports on the Rear I/O Panel USB4/5 Front-Accessible USB 3.0 Header VGA Port...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Supports up to 4TB of DDR4 ECC and Non-ECC UDIMM/LRDIMM/RDIMM/3DS RDIMM with speeds of up to 3200MT/s in 16 memory slots DIMM Size • 256GB Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Expansion Slots • Three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Power Management • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3VStb, +5VStb, Vcore, and Vmem • Temperature of NVMe • Temperature of PSU •...
  • Page 16 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram DDR4 3200 2DPC Channel 4 Channel 0 DDR4 3200 2DPC AMPERE Processor DDR4 3200 2DPC DDR4 3200 2DPC Channel 5 Channel 1 DDR4 3200 2DPC DDR4 3200 2DPC Channel 6 Channel 2...

  • Page 17: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Built upon the functionality and capability of the Ampere Altra and Altra Max processor, the R12SPD-A motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, reliability, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. The R12SPD-A dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of applications.

  • Page 18: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control PC health monitoring in the BIOS can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management. Refer to the below table for available fan modes to choose the most appropriate one for nominal operation.

  • Page 19: Micro-Usb Com Port And Sol Functions

    USB COM port, ensure that the host system has a CP2102 USB-to-UART bridge driver and that the R12SPD-A BIOS is at least version 1.1. You cannot input to the USB/COM console through the Micro-USB COM port. Attach a keyboard to the R12SPD-A motherboard for input.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 21: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    (gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the processor or socket, which may require manufacturer repairs. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Processor Socket

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Overview of the Processor Socket The processor socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. 1. Plastic Protective Cover 2. LGA 4926 Socket Overview of the Heatsink The heatsink is attached to the processor after the processor is secured in the LGA 4926...

  • Page 23: Installing The Processor

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor 1. Use a screwdriver with a Torx T20 screw head bit to unscrew the socket force frame. Unscrew counterclockwise in the sequence 5-4-3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the socket force frame next to each screw hole. Screw #2 Screw #4 Screw #5...
  • Page 24 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 3. When the socket force frame is open, remove the plastic protective cover from the socket. 4. When the plastic protective cover is removed from the socket, gently pick up the processor.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Align the CPU pad cutout on the corner of the processor to the respective cutout on the LGA 4926 socket. 6. Re-screw the socket screws in the sequence 1-2-3-4-5. The socket force frame is spring loaded and has to be held in place. Important: To prevent damage to the CPU, use a torque screwdriver set to 16.1 kgf- cm (14.0 lbf-in) with a Torx T20 screw head bit.

  • Page 26: Installing The Heatsink

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 7. When finished, the socket force frame will secure the processor. Installing the Heatsink 1. After the processor is secure, you must install the heatsink to the socket frame. Ensure a proper amount of thermal grease is applied to the heatsink. Lower the heatsink down until the four screws on the heatsink align with the four screw holes on the socket frame.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Starting with two screws on opposite corners, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to press down and tighten the screws on the heatsink. 3. When finished, the heatsink will be secured over the socket and processor.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Installation

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 2.3 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 29: Installing The Motherboard

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

  • Page 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The R12SPD-A supports up to 4TB of DDR4 ECC and Non-ECC UDIMM/LRDIMM/RDIMM/3DS RDIMM memory with speeds of up to 3200MT/s in 16 memory slots. Refer to the table below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 31: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual DIMM Installation COM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT LED1 MH12 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following order: AST2600 JPF1 USB2/3 IPMI_LAN JPL1 JMD1_SRW2 DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1, LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN DIMME1, DIMMF1, DIMMG1, DIMMH1,...

  • Page 33: Rear I/O Ports

    LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...
  • Page 34 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Dedicated IPMI LAN Port A dedicated IPMI LAN port is near the VGA port on the rear I/O panel. IPMI LAN Pin Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Yellow LED- (Activity) Yellow LED+ (Activity) Amber LED+ (1 GbE Link)/Green LED-...
  • Page 35 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...
  • Page 36 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located on the I/O back panel. Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED Indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at UID on the back panel. The UID LED is located next to the UID switch.
  • Page 37 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...

  • Page 38: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Signal...
  • Page 40 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Power Supply Fail LED The Power Supply Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. PS Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 42 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3 Stby PWR LED 1. Power LED...

  • Page 43: Front Panel Header

    JFP1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 44 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Power On & BMC/BIOS Status LED Button The Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED button is located on pin 1 of JFP1. Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED (JFP1) Status Definition Solid Green System power on...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation UID LED The UID LED connection is located on pin 3 of JFP1. Information LED The information LED (OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail LED) connection is located on pin 4 of JFP1. The LED indicates overheat, power failure, or fan failure. Information LED (JFP1) Status Definition...
  • Page 46 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual LAN1/LAN2 (NIC1/NIC2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pin 6 of JFP1, and the NIC LED connection for LAN port 2 is located on pin 5 of JFP1.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Power LED The Front Panel Power LED connection is located on pin 9 of JFP1. Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pin 19 of JFP1. When this LED is solid red, a power failure is detected.

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 2.8 Connectors Power Connections Proprietary PSU 14-Pin Power Connector JPWR1 is a proprietary PSU 14-pin power supply connector. This power connection is required. Proprietary PSU 14-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition PWROK PS_ON_N Ground...
  • Page 49 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...
  • Page 50 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual ATX PSU 24-Pin Power Connector JPWR5 is a 24-pin power supply connector that meets the ATX SSI EPS 24-pin specification. ATX PSU 24-Pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Ground Ground PS_ON...
  • Page 51 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...

  • Page 52: Headers

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers on the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend you use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control via Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) through the thermal management.
  • Page 53 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...
  • Page 54 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM 2.0 support. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 55 The motherboard features one Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, which can connect additional LAN ports, VPU, storage devices, etc. to the motherboard. Visit the Supermicro website for all available module options. Power must be unplugged prior to removing or installing an AIOM module card.
  • Page 56 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Header The motherboard has one front-accessible USB 3.0 header (USB4/5) and one front-accessible USB 2.0 header (USB0/1). The onboard headers can be used to provide front-side accessible USB access with a cable.

  • Page 57: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 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 58 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual CPU UART/BMC Debug Change the setting of jumper J8 to switch the COM1 port function between CPU UART and BMC Debug. Set J8 to CPU UART to allow the Micro-USB COM port to read CPU UART per BMC.

  • Page 59: Led Indicators

    LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...
  • Page 60 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual SFP28 LAN Status for LAN1 LED_L2 is two LEDs that indicate the status of LAN1. The top LED indicates link speed and the bottom LED indicates LAN1 port activity. SFP28 LAN Status for LAN2 Color/State Definition...
  • Page 61 LEDM1 MH13 22110 LAN2 LAN1 LED2 25G LAN CX-4 JMD1_SRW1 2280 CPLD JFP1 MH14 CPU AIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 MAC CODE R12SPD-A IPMI CODE JMD1 REV:2.00A BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA NVMe4 NVMe5 BIOS LED3 LICENSE JPWR4 JPWR2 NVMe2 NVMe3...

  • Page 62: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 63: No Video

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

  • Page 64: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Use the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 66: Technical Support Procedures

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

  • Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recov- ery instructions, refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.

  • Page 68: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 69: Returning Merchandise For Service

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

  • Page 70: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 71: Main Setup

    The date must be entered in 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 R12SPD-A BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 72 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 73: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu 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 timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, revert the setting to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 74 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Re-try Boot When Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI ) Boot is selected, the system BIOS will automatically reboot the system from an EFI boot device after an initial boot failure.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Pending Operation (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.
  • Page 76 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual ACPI Settings  Use these features to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features. ACPI provides specifications for monitoring and configuring the system via Operating System- directed Configuration and Power Management (OSPM). Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Use this option to enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enable number of cores Use this feature to select how many processor cores are enabled. The options are Default and an even number in a range of up to the max number of cores supported by the processors. ARM ERRATA 1542419 workaround Use this feature to select a method for working around the Neoverse N1 Errata 1542419.
  • Page 78 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Memory Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion. The following memory information is displayed: • Total Memory • Effective Memory • Memory Speed Memory Operating Speed Selection Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Scrub Patrol Duration (Hour) Use this feature to select a scrub patrol duration in hours. The options are Disabled and a number in the range of 1 to 24. The default value is 24. Demand Scrub Use this feature to enable or disable the ability to write corrected data into memory when a correctable error is detected.
  • Page 80 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Enable AGDI Use this feature to enable or disable Arm Generic Diagnostic Dump and Reset Device Interface (AGDI) support. This requires SDEI to also be enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCIe AER Firmware First Use this feature to enable or disable PCIe Advanced Error Reporting (AER).
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Network Configuration  Network Stack Select Enabled to enable Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IPv4 PXE Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
  • Page 82 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Enabled DHCP (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP allows the BIOS to search for a DHCP server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Interface ID Use this feature to change/enter the 64 bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string format is colon separated. The default setting is the MAC address above. DAD Transmit Count This feature displays the number of consecutive neighbor solicitation messages that have been sent while performing duplicate address detection on a tentative address.
  • Page 84 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Root Complex #0 – NVME2 x8 & NVME3 x8 The following root complex information is displayed: • Socket • Type Root Complex #0 The options are Disabled and Enabled. Access Control Service Use this feature to enable or disable access control service capability. Access control service routes communication between PCIe devices through the PCIe root complex to prevent data leakage.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Active State Power Management Use this feature to enable or disable Active State Power Management (ASPM). ASPM allows PCIe devices to save power by entering a low power state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Strict Enforce PCIe Ordering Use this feature to enable or disable strict PCIe ordering with the internal bus.
  • Page 86 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Root Complex #3 – CPU SLOT5 PCIe 4.0 x16 The following root complex information is displayed: • Socket • Type Root Complex #3 The options are Disabled and Enabled. Access Control Service Use this feature to enable or disable access control service capability. Access control service routes communication between PCIe devices through the PCIe root complex to prevent data leakage.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Active State Power Management Use this feature to enable or disable Active State Power Management (ASPM). ASPM allows PCIe devices to save power by entering a low power state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Strict Enforce PCIe Ordering Use this feature to enable or disable strict PCIe ordering with the internal bus.
  • Page 88 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Bifurcation 1st x8 Use this feature to view or change PCIe bifurcation settings. The options are x8, x4+x4, x4+x2+x2, and x2+x2+x2+x2. Bifurcation 2nd x8 Use this feature to view or change PCIe bifurcation settings. The option is x4+x4.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Tls Auth Configuration  This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration Enroll Cert Enroll Certification Using File Use this feature to enroll certification from a file. Cert GUID Use this feature to input the certification GUID. Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.
  • Page 90 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Configured VLAN List This feature displays VLANs that were created with the Add VLAN feature. Remove VLAN Use this feature to remove selected VLANs from the Configured VLAN List. Mellanox Network Adapter – XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX  Mellanox Network Adapter – XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX ...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • MAC Address • Virtual MAC Address • Socket Direct Operation Driver Health  This feature displays the health information of the drivers installed in your system, including LAN controllers, as detected by the BIOS. Select one and press <Enter> to see the details. Note: This section is provided for reference only, for the driver health status will dif- fer depending on the drivers installed in your system.

  • Page 92: Bmc

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 4.4 BMC Use this feature to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IPMI Network Link Status: This feature displays the status of the IPMI network link for this system. The default setting is Dedicated LAN. Configuration Address Source (Available when "Update IPMI LAN Configuration" is set to Yes) Use this feature to select the source of the IPv4 connection.
  • Page 94 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual ******************************** Configure IPv6 Support ******************************** IPv6 Address Status This feature displays the status of the IPv6 address. IPv6 Support Use this feature to enable IPv6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Configuration Address Source (Available when "IPv6 Support" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to select the source of the IPv6 connection.

  • Page 95: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 Security Use this feature to configure the following security settings for the system. The following information is displayed: • Administrator Password • User Password • Password Description Administrator Password This feature indicates if an administrator password has been installed. It also allows you to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 96 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Secure Boot Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Security Boot settings, refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. The following information is displayed: •...
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Restore Factory Keys (Available when any secure keys have been installed) Select Yes to restore manufacturer default keys used to ensure system security. The options are Yes and No. Select Yes will reset system to the Deployed mode. Reset To Setup Mode (Available when any secure keys have been installed) This feature resets the system to the Setup Mode.
  • Page 98 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual  Key Exchange Keys Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Key-Exchange-Keys for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, keys numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures. Select Update to update your "Key Exchange Keys." Select Append to append your "Key Exchange Keys."...
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Super R12SPD-A User's Manual TCG Storage Security Configuration: (Storage Device Name) (Available when the storage device is compliant with TCG specifications) Select this device. Press <Enter> and the following information is displayed: • TCG Storage Security Password Description: •...

  • Page 100: Boot

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 4.6 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Fixed Boot Order Priorities This feature prioritizes the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot. Press <Enter> on each item sequentially to select devices.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Create After the name and the file path for the boot option are set, press <Enter> to create the new boot option in the boot priority list.  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 102: Save & Exit

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 4.7 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to save all changes on the default values specified to the BIOS Setup utility for future use.

  • Page 104: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.

  • Page 105: Additional Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Codes A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide"). For information on AMI updates, refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 106: 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 107 Appendix B: Standardized 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 108 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 109: 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. 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 110 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual The file system supported by the recovery block is FAT (including FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32), which is installed on a bootable or non-bootable USB-attached device. However, the BIOS might need several minutes to locate the SUPER.ROM file if the media size becomes too large due to the huge volumes of folders and files stored in the device.
  • Page 111 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below: Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 112 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 113 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.

  • Page 114: Appendix D Updating Bios And Bmc With Openbmc Webgui

    Warning: Do not upgrade firmware unless your system has a firmware-related issue. Flashing the wrong firmware 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 firmware update.

  • Page 115: Updating Bios With Openbmc Webgui

    Appendix D: Update BIOS, BMC, and SCP with OpenBMC WebGUI D.2 Updating BIOS with OpenBMC WebGUI 1. In the OpenBMC Web GUI sidebar menu, enter the Operations submenu and click Firmware. 2. In Firmware, click “Add file” and navigate to the BIOS image file (ex: BIOS_R12SPD- 1C5F_20220816_1.1_STD_TAR.tar).
  • Page 116 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 4. The BIOS update progress will be indicated in the upper right corner. 5. After "Verify update" appears, use the KVM feature in the Operations submenu to enter the UEFI BIOS. Ensure the BIOS version and build date in the UEFI BIOS setup match...

  • Page 117: Updating Bmc With Openbmc Webgui

    Appendix D: Update BIOS, BMC, and SCP with OpenBMC WebGUI D.3 Updating BMC with OpenBMC WebGUI 1. In the OpenBMC Web GUI sidebar menu, enter the Operations submenu and click Firmware. 2. In Firmware, click “Add file” and navigate to the BMC image file (ex: obmc_smci_fda_ r12spd_v2.9.1-23_20220818.mtd.tar).
  • Page 118 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 4. The BMC update progress will be indicated in the upper right corner. 5. After “Verify update” appears, use the Factory reset feature in the Operations submenu to reset BMC settings. Note: The factory reset is required to ensure proper functionality.
  • Page 119 Appendix D: Update BIOS, BMC, and SCP with OpenBMC WebGUI 6. Power on and off the motherboard. 7. After powering on and off the motherboard, use the KVM feature in the Operations submenu to enter the UEFI BIOS. Ensure the BMC version in the BMC menu matches the new BMC version.

  • Page 120: Appendix E Updating Firmware Through Openbmc Console

    Warning: Do not upgrade firmware unless your system has a firmware-related issue. Flashing the wrong firmware 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 firmware update.

  • Page 121: Updating The Uefi Bios Firmware

    To update the UEFI BIOS firmware through the BMC console, perform the following steps on a Windows system: 1. Power off the system. 2. Launch WinSCP and enter the R12SPD-A login information into the Host name, User name, and Password fields with the SFTP file protocol.
  • Page 122 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 3. Add the remote server's RSA key to cache. Click "Yes" if the window shown below appears. 4. Locate the BIOS bin file on the system that will access the BMC console.
  • Page 123 Appendix E: Updating Firmware through Redfish or OpenBMC Console 5. Move the BIOS bin file to the remote system. 6. In the ribbon on the top of WinSCP, expand Commands and open the Terminal.
  • Page 124 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 7. Enter the following command: ampere_flash_bios.sh /tmp/BIOS_R12SPD- 1C5F_20220823_1.1_STD.bin 1 Note: Replace /tmp/BIOS_R12SPD-1C5F_20220823_1.1_STD.bin with the path to your firmware update bin file. 8. Execute the command. Do not interrupt the update process until the update is complete.

  • Page 125: Updating The Ampere Scp Firmware

    To update the Ampere SCP firmware through the BMC console, perform the following steps on a Windows system: 1. Power off the system. 2. Launch WinSCP and enter the R12SPD-A login information into the Host name, User name, and Password fields with the SFTP file protocol.
  • Page 126 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 3. Add the remote server's RSA key to cache. Click "Yes" if the window shown below appears. 4. Locate the Ampere SCP slim file on the system that will access the BMC console.
  • Page 127 Appendix E: Updating Firmware through Redfish or OpenBMC Console 5. Move the Ampere SCP slim file to the remote system. 6. In the ribbon on the top of WinSCP, expand Commands and open the Terminal.
  • Page 128 Super R12SPD-A User's Manual 7. Enter the following command: ampere_firmware_upgrade.sh smpmpro altra_scp_ signed_2.06.20220308.slim 1 Note: Replace altra_scp_signed_2.06.20220308.slim with the path to your Ampere SCP firmware update slim file. 8. Execute the command. Do not interrupt the update process until the update is complete.

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