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  • Page 1 H12SSFR-AN6 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • 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 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 H12SSFR-AN6 motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series processor, the H12SSFR-AN6 motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.
  • Page 4 H12SSFR-AN6 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 .........................10 Quick Reference Table ......................11 Motherboard Features .......................12 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................15 1.3 Special Features ........................15 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................15 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................15 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................15 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............16 Environmental Temperature Control .................16 System Resource Alert......................16...
  • Page 6 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................39 How Jumpers Work ......................39 2.9 LED Indicators ........................41 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................42 Before Power On ......................42 No Power ..........................42 No Video ...........................43 System Boot Failure ......................43 Memory Errors ........................43 When the System Loses its Setup Configuration .............43 When the System Becomes Unstable ................44...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements B.1 Battery Handling .........................88 B.2 Product Disposal .........................90 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery C.1 Overview ..........................91 C.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ..................91 C.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ..............91...

  • 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. Secure Data Deletion A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/utility/...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. H12SSFR-AN6 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: Quick Reference

    1.1 Quick Reference USB1 JLAN1 JVGA1 UID_LED JCOM1 LED1 JIPMB1 JDBG1 AIOM JSXB1 JTPM1 JBT1 JPWR_HDD1 I-SATA0 JSXB2 I-SATA1 JNVME2 JSD1 M.2-M2 M.2-M4 JNVME1 JSD2 JNVME4 M.2-M1 M.2-M3 JNVME3 JPWR2 JPWR1 JPWR_HDD2 JPWR_HDD3 FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 BATTERY Figure 1-2. H12SSFR-AN6 Layout...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS Open (Normal) JVGA1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog control Pins 1-2 (Reset) Description Status UID LED Rear unit ID LED Solid blue: UID switched to ON, unit identified LED1 BMC heartbeat LED Green: Blinking (BMC normal), Green: Fast blinking (BMC initializing)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual Motherboard Features Features • Single AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series processor in a Socket SP3 Note: AMD EPYC 7003 series drop-in support requires BIOS version 2.0 or newer Memory • 2TB Registered ECC DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM in eight DIMM slots DIMM Size •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Features BIOS • 256Mb SPI AMI BIOS • ACPI 5.1, SMBIOS 3.1.1, Plug-and-Play (PnP), BIOS rescue hot-key, RTC (Real Time Clock) wake up, Riser Card Auto- Detection Support Power Management • ACPI power management (S5) • Power button override mechanism •...
  • Page 14 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual BIOS ROM 32MB P2 [0-15] lane reversal PCIe x16 Slot RJ45 CPU USB2 [2/3] RTL8211F PCIe x16 AST2600 BMC ROM AIOM P3 [9] P1 [0-15] 32MB PCIe x16 SlimSAS x4 *2 P0 [0-7] SATA x8 AMD SP3 G0 [0-3] M.2 PCIe x4 / SATA...

  • Page 15: Processor And Chipset Overview

    • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Version 2.0 1.3 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the H12SSFR-AN6. 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 16: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control Users can check the RPM status of the cooling fans through the IPMI Web interface. The chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management. Environmental Temperature Control The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined threshold.

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. In areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    H12SSFR-AN6 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 19: 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 20 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual Figure 2-1. Motherboard Mounting Holes...

  • Page 21: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 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 with the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual 4. 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 5. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the Carrier Frame pre-assembled.
  • Page 25 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 26 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual 8. 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 27 Chapter 2: Installation 9. 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 28 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual 11. 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 29 Chapter 2: Installation Un-installing 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 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H12SSFR-AN6 supports up to 2TB Registered ECC DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM memory in eight DIMM slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information. Populating RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS DDR4 Memory...

  • Page 31: Dimm Module Population

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Module Population There is no specific order or sequence required when installing memory modules. However do keep the following in mind: • It is recommended that you use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same type, size and speed. •...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, there is no specific sequence or order required. Receptive 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both Point ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

  • Page 33: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 2-3. Rear I/O Port Locations Rear I/O Ports Description Description VGA Port USB0 Port (USB 3.0) LAN1 Port USB1 Port (USB 3.0)
  • Page 34 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual VGA Port There is one VGA port on the rear I/O panel. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/1) on the I/O back panel. These support the type A connector. Gigabit LAN Port There is one gigabit LAN port located on the I/O back panel (LAN1).

  • Page 35: 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. This connector is designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis and connects to the motherboard with Supermicro cable p/n CBL-OTHR- 0022L. See the figure below for the pin definitions of JF1.

  • Page 36: Connectors

    Definition Ground Ground SATA Ports The H12SSFR-AN6 has two standard onboard SATA3 ports (I-SATA0~1). I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 are standard SATA 3.0 ports. NVMe Ports The JNVME1 ~ JNVME4 connections are NVMe ports, which provide high-speed, low-latency PCIe 4.0 x8 connections directly from the CPU to NVMe SSDs (Solid State Drives). This greatly increases SSD data-throughput performance and significantly reduces PCIe latency by simplifying driver/software requirements resulting from the direct PCIe interface from the CPU.
  • Page 37 It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Please go to the following link for more information on TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/ manuals/other/TPM.pdf. Trusted Platform Module Header...
  • Page 38 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual 12V 8-pin Auxiliary Power Connector JPWR1 is an 8-pin ATX power input to provide core power to the processor. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 12V 8-pin Power Connector Pin Definitions Pins Definition 1 through 4...

  • Page 39: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 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 thicker border line on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 40 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable (JVGA1) JVGA1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table below for jumper settings. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JVGA1)

  • Page 41: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.9 LED Indicators LAN Port LEDs The motherboard's Ethernet port has two LED indicators. The Activity LED is yellow and indicates connection and activity. The Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below for more information. Link LED Activity LED Link LED...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    H12SSFR-AN6 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 43: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. Check that the VGA cable is connected properly, and the monitor is on. 2. Set the VGA jumper to enabled and make sure you followed the guidelines to install memory (see DIMM Module Population in chapter 2). 3.

  • Page 44: When The System Becomes Unstable

    H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.

  • Page 45: Technical Support Procedures

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H12SSFR-AN6 supports up to 4TB Registered ECC DDR4-3200 SDRAM in eight DIMM slots. See Section 2.4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.
  • Page 46 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format FLASH.BAT filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS.

  • 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 Removal And Installation

    H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual 3.5 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 49: Proper Battery Disposal

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Proper Battery Disposal Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for H12SSFR-AN6 motherboards that are equipped with the AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series processor. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program.

  • Page 51: 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 01/01/2015 after RTC reset. Supermicro H12SSFR-AN6 BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 52 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Build Date This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This item displays the CPLD version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 53: Advanced

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select a top item and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. 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.
  • Page 54 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trusted Computing Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect.
  • Page 56 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain Use this setting to enable/disable ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As NUMA Domain. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: •...
  • 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 set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type...
  • Page 58 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support.
  • Page 60 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 62 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual CPU Configuration SMT Control Use this setting to specify Simultaneous Multithreading. The options are Disabled and Auto. Core Performance Boost This setting is used to configure for Core Performance Boost. Options include Disabled and Auto. Global C-state Control This setting is used to configure for Global C-state Control.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration SMT Control Used to enable or disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is needed after selecting the Auto option. Warning - S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled. The options include Auto and Disabled. Core Performance Boost Use to enable a core performance boost.
  • Page 64 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual CPU Information These sections are for informational purposes. They will display some details about the detected CPUs on the motherboard, such as: • CPU Version • Number of Cores Running • Processor Family • Processor Model •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Configuration Memory Clock This setting allows you to select different memory clock speed. Options include Auto and supported frequencies. Memory Interleaving This setting controls fabric level memory interleaving. Note that the channel, die and socket have requirements on memory populations and it will be ignored if the memory doesn't support the selected option.
  • Page 66 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual SR-IOV Support If the system has SR-IOV capable PCI-E devices, this setting will Disable or Enable the Single Root IO Virtualization Support for the system. BME DMA Mitigation Use this setting to re-enable the Bus Master Attribute that was disabled during PCI enumeration for PCI bridges after SMM is locked.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCI-E M.2-M3 OPROM This setting enables or disables the PCIe M.2-M3 OPROM option. The options include Disabled or Legacy. PCI-E M.2-M4 OPROM This setting enables or disables the PCIe M.2-M4 OPROM option. The options include Disabled or Legacy. AIOM OPROM This setting enables or disables the listed AIOM OPROM option.
  • Page 68 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Onboard NVMe8 Option ROM Select which firmware function is to be loaded for onboard NVMe8. The options include Disabled and Legacy. Onboard Video Option ROM Select Legacy to boot the system using a legacy video device installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS XHCI Hand-Off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. 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...
  • Page 70 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual KMS TLS Certifiicate CA Certificate Client Certificate Client Private Key The options are Update, Delete and Export. HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP Boot Policy Sets the HTTP boot policy to Apply to all LANs, Apply to each LAN, or Boot Priority #1 instantly.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network that it is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above is set to Disabled, the following items will become available for configuration: Local IP Address This item sets and displays the Local IP address for this computer.
  • Page 72 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual Certification GUID Use this feature to input the certification GUID. Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.

  • Page 73: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 IPMI This tab allows you to configure the following IPMI settings for the system. Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 74 H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 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. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two- digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item 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 76: Event Logs

    H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.5 Event Logs This tab allows the user to configure the following event logs settings for the system. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events.

  • Page 78: Security

    H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.6 Security This tab allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot The Secure Boot function is active if Secure Boot is enabled. Platform K (PK) is enrolled and the system is in user mode. The mode change requires a platform reset. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode In Custom Mode, secure boot policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication.

  • Page 80: Boot

    H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this tab to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. The settings are [any pre-defined boot device] and UEFI: Built-in EFI shell. UEFI Application Boot Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices.

  • Page 82: Save & Exit

    H12SSFR-AN6 Motherboard User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab to enter the Save & Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 84: Appendix A Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 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 85 Appendix A: Software 1. 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 86: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system 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. Download this file to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89 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 90: Product Disposal

    H12SSFR-AN6 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 91: 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 92 H12SSFR-AN6 User's Manual Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM". 2. While the system is turned off, insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (SUPER.ROM).
  • Page 93 • SUPERMICO BIOS Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8z6iOEHGwY • 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 •...

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