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  • Page 1 X12DPL- 6(NT6) 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 Processors (in Socket P+ LGA 4189) with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 185W. Built with the Intel C621A chipset, the X12DPL-i6(NT6) supports up to 2TB of 3DS LRDIMM/ LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM DDR4 ECC memory with speeds of 3200/2933/2666MHz in eight DIMMs.
  • Page 4 Super X12DPL-i6(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 Checklist ..........................7 1.2 Processor and Chipset Support ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 1.5 ACPI Features ........................20 1.6 Power Supply ........................20 1.7 Serial Port ...........................20 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................21 2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................22 2.3 Motherboard Installation .....................38...
  • Page 6 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A.1 BIOS POST Codes ......................129 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................130 B.2 Driver Installation ......................132 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................133 ® B.4 BMC ..........................134 B.5 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) ...........134...

  • Page 7: 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 8 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual X12DPL-i6 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 9 Chapter 1: Introduction X12DPL-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 exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual X12DPL-i6(NT6) Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) USB0/1 (3.0) BMC_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JUIDB1 FAN6 CTRL CTRL FAN5 LEDM1 (BMC Heartbeat LED) JPL1 JPL3 JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0...
  • Page 11 P2-DIMMA1 CPU1 CPU2 USB3/4 (3.0) P2-DIMMC1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 P2-DIMMG1 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 P2-DIMME1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 I-SATA2 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE JPWR3 I-SATA6 BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3...
  • Page 12 JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Connector JUIDB1 Unit Identifier (UID) Switch / BMC Reset Button Ethernet LAN (RJ45) Port 1 and Port 2 (1G LAN support on X12DPL-i6 and 10G LAN LAN1, LAN2 support on X12DPL-NT6) M.2-C1, M.2-C2 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Slots (with support of M-key 2280 and 22110)
  • Page 13 Intel VROC Key Header for NVMe RAID support (See Note below.) Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure VROC RAID settings, please refer to the VROC RAID Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 14 One PCIe 4.0 x8 SlimSAS port with support of two NVMe connections (P2-NVME0/1, X12DPL-NT6 only) Network • Two 1G Ethernet LAN ports supported by Intel i210 LAN controller on X12DPL-i6 • Two 10G Ethernet LAN ports supported by Intel X550 LAN controller on X12DPL-NT6 •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Peripheral Devices • Two USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB0, USB1) • One internal USB 3.0 Type-A header (USB2) • One front-accessible USB 3.0 header (USB3/4) with support for two USB 3.0 ports BIOS •...
  • Page 16 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications. Note 2: For BMC configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction X12DPL-i6(NT6) CPU1-A1 CPU1-C1 CPU2-C1 CPU2-A1 PVCCIN_CPU1 12V_STBY PVCCIN_CPU1 12V_STBY VR13HC VR13HC 5+1 PHASE 5+1 PHASE 185W 185W 10.4/11.2G CPU1 CPU2 DDR4 DDR4 CPU1-E1 CPU1-G1 CPU2-G1 CPU2-E1 PECI:30 PECI:31 DMI3 DMI3 PCI-E X16 G4 PCI-E X16 G4 JNVME1...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Support

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Support Built upon the functionality and capability of the 3rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Socket P+) and the Intel C621A chipset, the X12DPL-i6(NT6) motherboard increases energy efficiency, and system performance for a multitude of applications such as high performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), big data, and enterprise applications.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Special Features 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. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.

  • Page 20: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X12DPL-i6(NT6) motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor and memory support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 1. The 3rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Processor Top View (3D) CPU Key Pin 1 = Cutout = CPU Key = Pin 1 Processor Top View...
  • Page 24 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual 2. The Processor Carrier Carrier Bottom View...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Heatsink Note: Exercise extreme care when handling the heatsink. Pay attention to the edges of heatsink fins which can be sharp! To avoid damaging the heatsink, please do not apply excessive force on the fins when handling the heatsink.
  • Page 26 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Plastic Protective Cover CPU Socket...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 3rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. Carefully follow the instructions given in the installation section to place a processor into the carrier to create a processor carrier. 1.
  • Page 28 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and a 3rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable processor. 1. Heatsink (with Thermal Grease) 2. Processor Carrier 3. The 3rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Bottom View 4.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 3rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. To create the processor carrier assembly, please follow the steps below: Note: Before installation, be sure to follow the instructions given on Page 1 and Page 2 of this chapter to properly prepare yourself for installation.
  • Page 30 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual 3. Locate the lever on the CPU socket and press the lever down as shown below. 4. Using Pin 1 as a guide, carefully align the CPU keys (A & B) on the processor against the CPU keys on the carrier (a & b) as shown in the drawing below.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Creating the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After creating the processor carrier assembly, please follow the instructions below to mount the processor carrier into the heatsink to form the processor heatsink module (PHM). Note: If this is a new heatsink, the thermal grease has been pre-applied on the un- derside.
  • Page 32 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket by following the instructions given in the drawings below. Removing the Plastic Protective Cover from the Socket 1.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Preparing to Install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) into the CPU Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), you are ready to install it into the CPU socket. To ensure the proper installation, please follow the procedures below: 1.
  • Page 34 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Align peek nut "A", which is next to the triangle (Pin 1) on the heatsink, against threaded fastener "a" on the CPU socket. Then align peek nuts "B", "C", "D" on the heatsink against threaded fasteners "b", "c", "d"...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the CPU Socket Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies after shutting down the system. Then follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 36 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) To remove the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, please follow the steps below: 1. Detach four plastic clips (marked a, b, c, d) on the processor carrier assembly from the four corners of heatsink (marked A, B, C, D) in the drawings below.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly Once you have removed the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, you are ready to remove the processor from the processor carrier by following the steps below. 1. Unlock the lever from its locking position and push the lever upwards to disengage the processor from the processor carrier as shown in the right drawing below.

  • Page 38: Motherboard Installation

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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 39 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 locations. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 40: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X12DPL-i6(NT6) supports up to 2 TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of 3200/2933/2666MHz in eight memory slots. Note: Memory speed support depends on the processors used in the system.
  • Page 41 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE...

  • Page 42: Rear I/O Ports

    Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Definitions Rear I/O Ports Description Description Dedicated BMC LAN Port 1G LAN2 (X12DPL-i6), 10G LAN2 (X12DPL-NT6) USB0 (3.0) (Rear) VGA Port USB1 (3.0) UID Switch / BMC Reset Button 1G LAN1 (X12DPL-i6), 10G LAN1 (X12DPL-NT6)
  • Page 43 JPL1 JPL3 JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1 I-SATA1 I-SGPIO1...
  • Page 44 I/O panel. LAN1/LAN2 ports support 1G LAN connections (via the Intel i210 LAN controller) on X12DPL-i6 and 10G LAN connections (via the Intel X550 LAN controller) on X12DPL-NT6. The dedicated BMC LAN port, located above the USB0/1 ports on the rear I/O panel, provides LAN support for the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller).
  • Page 45 3. Front Access USB3/4 Header (3.0) JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1...
  • Page 46 BMC on the motherboard. For more details on the UID LEDs and BMC LEDs, refer to the tables below. Also, refer to the BMC User's Guide posted on our website at http:// www.supermicro.com for more information on BMC. UID/BMC Reset Switch (JUIDB1) Features &...

  • Page 47: Front Control Panel

    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 48 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Front Control Panel LEDs Power Button Ground Reset Button Ground Power Fail (for LED6) 3.3V Red+ Blue+ (Blue LED_Cathode_UID) (Red OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail for LED5/Blue UID LED) NIC2 (Activity) LED NIC2 (Link) LED NIC1 (Link) LED NIC1 (Activity) LED ID_UID/3.3V Stby...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation Power On & BMC/BIOS Status LED Button The Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED button is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system or display BMC/BIOS status. Refer to the tables below for more information.
  • Page 50 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. When this LED turns solid red, it indicates a power failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) 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. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. LAN1/LAN2 LED LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1)
  • Page 52 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual FP Power LED The Front Panel Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. FP Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3V FP PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1.

  • Page 53: Connectors

    3. JPWR3: 24-Pin ATX PWR JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1 I-SATA1...
  • Page 54 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Headers Fan Headers There are eight 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 - FAN6, FANA, FANB) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan 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 BMC interface.
  • Page 55 3. S-SGPIO1 JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1 I-SATA1 I-SGPIO1...
  • Page 56 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 57 JPL1 JPL3 JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1 I-SATA1 I-SGPIO1...
  • Page 58 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. You must have a card with a Standby Power connector and a cable to use this feature. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 59 JPL1 JPL3 JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1 I-SATA1 I-SGPIO1...
  • Page 60 C), used for PCIe SMBus clock and data connections, provides hot-plug support via a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and a proper cable installed. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots The X12DPL-i6(NT6) motherboard has two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots (M.2-C1 and M.2-C2). M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 slots on the motherboard support PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSDs in the 2280 and 22110 form factors.
  • Page 62 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual SlimSAS NVMe Connector (X12DPL-NT6 only) One SlimSAS NVMe connector provides two NVMe connections (P2_NVME0/1, X12DPL-NT6 only). Use the NVMe connection to attach high-speed PCIe storage devices. NCSI Connector The NCSI header (JNCSI) is used to connect a Network Interface Card (NIC) to the motherboard which will allow the onboard BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) to communicate with a network.
  • Page 63 (S-SATA0 - S-SATA3) on the motherboard. These SATA ports are supported by the C621A chipset. I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs, which are orange SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in and do not require external power cables.

  • Page 64: Jumper Settings

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings Connector Pins How Jumpers Work Jumper To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers Setting create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.
  • Page 65 Use JPL1 to enable/disable the onboard LAN ports on X12DPL-NT6. Use JPL2 and JPL3 to enable/disable the onboard LAN1 and LAN2 respectively on X12DPL-i6. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable the connections. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

  • Page 66: Led Indicators

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 67 3. M.2 LED (LE8) JPL2 CTRL JNCSI JNVI2C CPU1 CPU2 I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA6 I-SATA7 S-SATA0 S-SATA1 JSD1 X12DPL-i6 REV:1.01 DESIGNED IN USA I-SATA0 BIOS JSD2 MAC CODE JPI2C1 LICENSE BMC CODE JBT1 JPWR3 M.2-C2 (NVME ONLY) P2_NVME0/1 JPWR1 I-SATA1...

  • Page 68: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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 69 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on, but you do not have video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory, or try a different one).
  • Page 70 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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 1 for details on recommended power supplies.

  • Page 71: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please 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 72: Frequently Asked Questions

    BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. 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 Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.
  • Page 73 6. Go to the BIOS setup utility, and restore the BIOS settings. Question: Why does my UART connection fail through COM2? Answer: X12DPL-i6/NT6 design COM2 only. Please go to BIOS setting pages below and change BIOS settings . Advanced -> Super IO Configuration -> Serial Port 2 Configuration -> Serial Port 2 Attribute [COM] Advanced ->...

  • Page 74: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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 75: 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 76: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X12DPL-i6(NT6) motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using the BMC WebUI or the SUM utility. 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 77: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset. Supermicro X12DPL-i6/NT6 BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 78 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 79: 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 may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting. Boot Feature ...
  • Page 80 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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. 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"...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Configuration The following CPU information will display: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket • Processor ID •...
  • Page 82 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Adjacent Cache Prefetch Select Enable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select Disable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Use this feature to enable/disable Intel TME support, which uses a single key to encrypt/ decrypt memory.
  • Page 84 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Intel SST-PP (Speed Select Technology-Performance Profile) This feature allows the user to choose from two additional Base-Frequency conditions maximum for CPU P State Control. The options are Base, Config (Configuration) 3, and Config (Configuration) 4. Activate SST-BF (Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency) Select Enable for Intel Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency support.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Frequency Prioritization  RAPL Prioritization The Intel Speed Select Technology - Core Power (Intel SST-CP) appears in the BIOS as RAPL Prioritization. With Intel SST-CP, surplus frequency is allocated based on the cores' weights. The weight for each core is assigned by the OS or the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
  • Page 86 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following items may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge  This feature allows the user to configure Intel North Bridge parameters. Uncore Configuration  This section allows the user to configure the following Uncore settings: •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS XPT Remote Prefetch Select Enable to support XPT (Extended Prediction Table) Remote Prefetch which will allow an LLC request to be duplicated and sent to an appropriate memory controller in a remote machine based on the recent LLC history to reduce latency. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto.
  • Page 88 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual modified state. The S state (-Shared) indicates that the data is clean and may be shared in the caches across one or more sockets. When the system is performing "read" on the memory and if the directory line is in A state, we must snoop all other sockets because another socket may have the line in a modified state.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 2X Refresh Enable Select Enable for memory 2X refresh support to enhance memory performance. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable. Memory Topology  This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS, for example: •...
  • Page 90 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual ADDDC (Adaptive Double Device Data Correction) Sparing Select Enable for Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) support, which will not only provide memory error checking and correction but will also prevent the system from issuing a performance penalty before a device fails. Please note that virtual lockstep mode will only start to work for ADDDC after a faulty DRAM module is spared.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS The following information will display: • PCI-E Port Link Status • PCI-E Port Link Max • PCI-E Port Link Speed PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size Use this feature to set the maximum payload size support in the PCIe Device Ca- pabilities Register for the device installed in the DMI port.
  • Page 92 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual IOAT Configuration  Disable TPH TPH (TLP Processing Hint) is used for data-tagging with a destination ID and a few important attributes. It can send critical data to a particular cache without writing through to memory. Select No for TLP Processing Hint support, which will allow a "TPL request"...
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® VMD (Volume Management Device) Technology  This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel VMD Technology. Note 1: After you’ve enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCIe slot, this PCIe slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCIe device.
  • Page 94 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual VMD Config for IOU 1 Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support for the root port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable. P2_NVME0 VMD (Available when "Enable/Disable VMD" is set to Enable) Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device Technology support on specific root port.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS South Bridge The following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
  • Page 96 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual PCH SATA Configuration  PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure SATA as (Available when "SATA Controller" is set to Enable) Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the device installed on the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 98 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Spin Up Device Select Enable for Staggered Spin Up support which will allow the SATA devices specified by the user to spin up one at a time at bootup preventing all hard drive disks from spinning up at the same time, causing a power surge.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *Use the following features to configure network parameters: MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Use this feature to indicate whether the above MAC address has been configured successfully. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Save Changes and Exit Press <Enter>...
  • Page 100 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual MAC:(MAC address)-IPv6 Network Configuration Enter Configuration Menu The following information will display: Interface Name / Interface Type / MAC address / Host addresses / Route Table / Gateway addresses / DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to change/enter the 64 bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string format is colon separated.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Client UserName Press <Enter> to set the client user name. The name length is 0 - 63 characters. Client Password Press <Enter> to set the client password. The password length is 0 - 31 characters. KMS TLS Certificate / Size CA Certificate For the CA certificate, use this feature to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS TLS certificates from the file.
  • Page 102 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Consistent Device Name Support Use this feature to enable ACPI_DSM (DSM: Device Specific Method) device name support for onboard devices and slots. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MMIO High Base Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Onboard P2_NVME0 Option ROM / Onboard P2_NVME1 Option ROM Select EFI to allow the user to boot the computer using an UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) device installed on the NVME connector specified by the user. The options are Disabled and EFI.
  • Page 104 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection  COM2/SOL 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: 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.
  • Page 106 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Console Redirection Settings (Available when "Console Redirection ...
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. NUMA Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. UMA-Based Clustering Use this feature to enable or disable Uniform Memory Access (UMA) clustering.
  • Page 108 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual interaction will be available for use. If you have made changes on the setting of this feature, be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable. *If this feature is set to Enable, the following screen and items will display: •...
  • Page 109 EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide support when it is present in the BIOS for the system to work properly Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www. supermicro.com/manuals/other. HTTP Boot Configuration ...
  • Page 110 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Instance of Priority 2: The priority sequence of HTTP Boot. The default setting is 0. iSCSI Configuration  Attempt Priority  Attempt Priority Use this feature to change the priority of iSCSI attempts using the + or - keys. The options are Host Attempt and Redfish Attempt.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NIC Configuration  Link Speed This feature displays the connection speed of a LAN port specified by the user. Wake On LAN If this feature is set to Enabled, the LAN port specified by the user will be enabled when the system is powered on.
  • Page 112 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual NIC Configuration  Link Speed This feature displays the connection speed of a LAN port specified by the user. Wake On LAN If this feature is set to Enabled, the LAN port specified by the user will be enabled when the system is powered on.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authenticate Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration  Enroll Certification  Enroll Certification Using File Use this feature to enroll certification from a file. Certification GUID Press <Enter>...
  • Page 114 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Driver Health This feature displays the following driver health information: Intel(R) 10GbE Driver 7.6.13 x64 Healthy Controller 5F8B7A98 Child 0 Heathy Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X550 Healthy Intel(R) 10GbE Driver 7.6.13 x64 Healthy Controller 5F8B8818 Child 0 Heathy...

  • Page 115: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made any changes on a setting below, please reboot the system for the changes you've made to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system...
  • Page 116 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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.

  • Page 117: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following information will display: • BMC Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the BMC (Baseboard Management Con- troller) firmware used in your system.
  • Page 118 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user 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.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Gateway IP Address (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static) This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 120: Security

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual 4.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password This feature indicates if an administrator password has been installed. It also allows the user 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 121 The options are Disabled, Set Password, Security Erase-Password, Security Erase-PSID, and Security Erase-Without Password. Password Use this feature to set a password for the Supermicro HDD Security Function. Lockdown Mode Use this feature to put the BIOS into lockdown mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 122 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Secure Boot  Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Secure Boot settings, please refer to the Secure Boot Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information displays: •...
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Key Management (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to  Custom) Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Select Yes to install manufacturer default keys for system security use. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Restore Factory Keys ...
  • Page 124 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) 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 125: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot 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. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed.
  • Page 126 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual  Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list.

  • Page 127: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 128 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select this feature and press <Enter> to save all changes on the default values entered by the user to the BIOS setup utility for future use. Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select this feature and press <Enter>.

  • Page 129: Appendix A Bios Post Codes

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

  • Page 130: Appendix B Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the BMC KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. 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 131 Appendix B: 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. To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.

  • Page 132: Driver Installation

    Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual B.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website that contains drivers and utilities for your system is at https://www. supermicro.com/wdl/driver. 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.

  • Page 133: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.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 134: Bmc

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 135: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where a potential bodily injury may occur. 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 136 Super X12DPL-i6(NT6) User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 137 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements 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.

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