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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X12SPED-F USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • 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 32 cores and 185W or 36 cores and 205W. Built with the Intel 621A chipset, the X12SPED-F supports 2TB of ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS LRDIMM DDR4 with speeds of up to 3200MHz, two M.2 slots, two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with FHHL PCIe card support, and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with LP PCIe card support.
  • Page 4 Super X12SPED-F 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 .......................13 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................16 1.3 Special Features ........................16 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................17 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................17 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............17 Environmental Temperature Control .................17...
  • Page 6 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Tools Needed ........................28 Location of Mounting Holes ....................28 Installing the Motherboard....................29 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................30 Memory Support ........................30 DDR4 Memory Support .....................30 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........31 DIMM Installation ......................32 DIMM Removal .........................32 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................33...
  • Page 7 Preface Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................56 4.2 Main Setup .........................57 4.3 Advanced ..........................59 4.4 Event Logs .........................90 4.5 IPMI ............................92 4.6 Security ..........................95 4.7 Boot ............................99 4.8 Save & Exit ........................102 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements...

  • 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 additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. 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 X12SPED-F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X12SPED-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) PRESS FIT JPWR1 FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    DIMMH1 DIMMB1 DIMME1 DIMMF1 2280 SRW3 SRW4 2280 SRW5 SRW5 22110 SRW4 SRW3 22110 SRW6 SRW6 JRK1 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JBT1 JPTM1 JSXB1C JTPM1 MAC CODE SXB1B LED5 LED5 JIPMB1 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPG1 JPT1 JPT1...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBM1 Disable IPMI Share LAN Pins 1-1 (Enabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPDB1 COM1 Function Selection Pins 1-2 (BMC COM port) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Supports up to 2TB of ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS LRDIMM DDR4 with speeds of up to 3200MHz in eight memory slots. DIMM Size • Up to 256GB at 1.2V Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Chipset • Intel C621A Expansion Slots •...
  • Page 14 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Motherboard Features Power Management • ACPI power management (supports S5) • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Power supply monitoring System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3Vstb, +5Vstb, Vcore, and Vmem •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram PVCCIN_CPU1 VR13HC DIMMG1 7+1 PHASE DIMMC1 DIMMH1 DIMMD1 DIMME1 DIMMA1 DIMMF1 DIMMB1 CPU#1 PCIe X16-Gen4 PE0[0:15] SXB2 PCIe X32-Gen4 PE1[0:15] SXB1 PE2[0:15] PCIe X4-Gen4 M.2 -M key Internal PE3[0:3] PCIex4 PCIe X4-Gen4 Internal M.2 -M key PE3[4:7]...

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and the Intel C621A chipset, the X12SPED-F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 17: System Health Monitoring

    Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, refer to the Supermicro website.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    1.7 Serial Port The X12SPED-F motherboard supports one serial communication connection. COM1 can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support high-speed serial communication devices.

  • Page 19: 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 system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: 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 support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 21: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and a processor carrier. 1. Processor 2. Processor Carrier Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. 1.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the processor. 1. Heatsink with Thermal Grease 2. Processor Carrier 3. Processor Processor Heatsink Module...

  • Page 23: Creating The 3Rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Carrier Assembly

    CPU Pin 1 Processor Carrier Assembly Note: The following CPU carriers have been successfully tested in our labs and are available from Supermicro. Order the CPU carriers with the CPU heatsink. SKT-1205L-P4IC-FXC Intel 3rd Generation Xeon Scalable Processors...

  • Page 24: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Assembling the Processor Processor Carrier Assembly (Upside Down) Heatsink Module After creating the processor carrier assembly for the processor, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the heatsink mounting holes as 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  • Page 25: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it. CPU Socket with Plastic Protective Cover Remove the plastic protective cover from the CPU socket.

  • Page 26: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), install it onto the CPU socket: 1. Align hole 1 of the heatsink with the printed triangle on the CPU socket. See the left image below.

  • Page 27: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module Remove the screws in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1 Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, shut down the system and then unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Installation

    Super X12SPED-F 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 front 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

    Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X12SPED-F supports up to 2TB of ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS LRDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200MHz in eight memory slots. Refer to the table below for the recommended DIMM population order.

  • Page 31: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    PRESS FIT JPWR1 FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 DIMMB1 DIMMF1 DIMMA1 JIPMB1 DIMME1 JPG1 DIMMD1 JPT1 DIMMH1 JPME2 DIMMC1...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual DIMM Installation PRESS FIT JPWR1 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following order: DIMMC1, DIMMD1, DIMMA1, DIMMB1, FAN3 FAN4 DIMMG1, DIMMH1, DIMME1, DIMMF1, and JMD1 FAN1 insert the desired number of DIMMs into the FAN2 JMD2 memory slots based on the Recommended Memory Population Guide table on page 30.

  • Page 33: Rear I/O Ports

    PRESS FIT JPWR1 FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2 JADV1 LAN1...
  • Page 34 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual KVM Connector The KVM1 connector is an acronym for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse. The connector supports a set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse to control multiple computers. It also provides a VGA connection, COM (COM1), and two USB 2.0 connections (USB0/1).
  • Page 35 FAN3 FAN4 2. UID LED (LED4) JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2 JADV1...

  • Page 36: Connectors

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual 2.6 Connectors Power Connections Power Connectors JPWR1 is the power connector for the backplane power connector. 1. Backplane Power PRESS FIT JPWR1 FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6...

  • Page 37: Headers

    2. FAN2 Header 3. FAN3 Header JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 4. FAN4 Header 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2...
  • Page 38 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
  • Page 39 2. Chassis Intrusion Header FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2 JADV1...
  • Page 40 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Intel RAID Key Header The JRK1 header allows you to enable RAID functions for NVMe connections. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Intel RAID Key Header Pin Definitions Pin# Defintion PU 3.3V Stdby PCH RAID KEY M.2 Slots...

  • Page 41: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 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 42 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled LAN Port Enable/Disable Use JPL1 to enable or disable LAN1. The default setting is Enabled.
  • Page 43 FAN3 FAN4 2. ME Manufacturing Mode JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2 JADV1...
  • Page 44 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual IPMI Share LAN Enable/Disable Set the JBM1 jumper to share LAN with IPMI. IPMI Share LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 (Open) Enabled (Default) Pins 1-2 (Short) Disabled Onboard TPM Enable/Disable Use JPT1 to enable or disable the onboard TPM.
  • Page 45 1. COM1 Function Selection FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2 JADV1...

  • Page 46: Led Indicators

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators Onboard Power LED LED1 is the onboard Power LED. When this LED is on, the system is on. Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. Refer to the table below for more information.
  • Page 47 PRESS FIT JPWR1 FAN3 FAN4 JMD1 FAN1 FAN2 JMD2 2280 SRW3 2280 SRW5 22110 SRW4 22110 SRW6 JRK1 X12SPED-F REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA JBT1 JPTM1 MAC CODE LED5 JIPMB1 JPG1 JPT1 JPME2 JPME1 JPFR2 JPFR3 JPFR1 JBM2 JADV1 LAN1...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X12SPED-F 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 49: System Boot Failure

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting System Boot Failure If the system does not display Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or does not respond after the power is turned on, do the following: 1. Check the screen for an error message. 2. Clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1).

  • Page 50: When The System Becomes Unstable

    Super X12SPED-F 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 51 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the component in question in another system.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www. supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading.

  • Page 54: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X12SPED-F 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 55: 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 56: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X12SPED-F 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 57: 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 RTC reset. Supermicro X12SPED-F BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 58 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 59: Advanced

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu and press <Enter> to access the menu features. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 60 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the "F1" key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) 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 adapters will "capture"...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration  The following CPU information is displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio • Processor Min Ratio • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM (Per Core) •...
  • Page 62 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Adjacent Cache Prefetch The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enable. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TME, TME-MT, TDX Total Memory Encryption Use this feature to enable or disable total memory encryption. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Limit CPU PA to 46 Bits Use this feature to limit the CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older hyper-v. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 64 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Configure SST-BF This feature allows the BIOS to configure SST-BF High Priority Cores so that SW does not have to configure. The options are Disable and Enable. EIST PSD Function This feature allows you to choose between Hardware and Software to control the proces- sor's frequency and performance (P-state).
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto.
  • Page 66 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion. North Bridge Uncore Configuration  Uncore Configuration • Number of CPU • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS KTI Prefetch If this feature is enabled, the KTI Prefetcher preloads the L1 cache with data deemed relevant to allow the memory read to start earlier on a DDR bus in an effort to reduce latency. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. Local/Remote Threshold Use this feature to set the threshold for the IRQ signals that handle hardware interrup- tions.
  • Page 68 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enable to opportunistically fill dead lines in the LLC. Select Disable to never fill dead lines in LLC. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. Memory Configuration  Enhanced PPR Use this feature to enable or disable DRAM Test and Postpackage Repair function during POST.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Mirror Mode This feature allows memory to be mirrored between two channels, providing 100% redundancy. The options are Disable, Full Mirror Mode, and Partial Mirror Mode. UEFI ARM Mirror This feature allows the system to imitate the bahavior of the UEFI based Address Range Mirror with setup option.
  • Page 70 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual IIO Configuration  CPU1 Configuration  IOU0/1/3/4 (IIO PCIe Port 1/2/4/5) Use this feature to configure the bifuraction setting for the PCIe port. The options are Auto, x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. IOAT Configuration ...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Interrupt Remapping Use this feature to enable Interrupt Remapping support, which detects and controls external interrupt requests. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto. Intel(R) VMD Technology  NVMe Mode Switch Use this feature to select the NVMe mode switch. The options are Manual, VMD, and Auto.
  • Page 72 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual VMD Config for IOU 1 Enable/Disable VMD Use this feature to enable or disable the volume management device for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the feature above is set to Enable, the following features are available for...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS JDW1 M.2-C VMD Use this feature to enable or disable the volume management device for this port. The options are Disable and Enable. JDW2 M.2-C VMD Use this feature to enable or disable the volume management device for this port. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 74 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Server ME Information  The following General ME Configuration is displayed: • Oper. Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 • Current State •...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Use this feature to indicate whether the network address is configured successfully or not. The options or Disabled and Enabled. Save Changes and Exit Select this feature to save the changes for the features above and exit. MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration Enter Configuration Menu ...
  • Page 76 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NVMe Firmware Source The feature determines which type of NVMe firmware should be used in your system. The options are Vendor Defined Firmware and AMI Native Support. VGA Priority Use this feature to select VGA priority when multiple VGA devices are detected. Select Onboard to give priority to your onboard video device.
  • Page 78 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual RSC-W-66G4 SLOT1 PCIe 4.0 X16 OPROM Use this feature to select a desired firmware function to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled and Legacy (if the Boot Mode Select feature under the Boot...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SOL Configuration This submenu allows you to configure the settings of Serial Port 2. Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings This feature displays the status of the serial port. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of the serial port.
  • Page 80 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.
  • Page 82 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS EMS (Emergency Management Services) Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by you for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features are available for configuration: EMS Console Redirection Settings This feature allows you to specify how the host computer exchanges data with the client...
  • Page 84 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual ACPI Settings  NUMA Use this feature to enable or disable Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA), a feature that improves memory-to-processor communication and performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. UMA-Based Clustering Use this feature to enable or disable Uniform Memory Access (UMA) clustering. The options are Disable (All2All) and Hemishpere (2-clusters).
  • Page 85 Use this feature to disable or enable SID authentication performed in TCG Storage devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use this feature to enable the Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. TXT Support Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality, and integrity of data stored or created on the system.
  • Page 86 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual HTTP Boot Configuration  HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP Boot Policy Use this feature to select the boot policy. The options are Apply to all LANs, Apply to each LAN, and Boot Priority #1 instantly. HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname Enable this feature for HTTPS boot to check the hostname of the TLS certificates to see if it matches the hostname provided by the remote server.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS KMS Time Out Use this feature to enter the KMS server connecting time-out (in seconds). The default setting is 5 (seconds). SMCI KMS Server Retry Count Use this feature to set how many attempts to connect to the SMCI KMS Server. Enter 0 to retry infinitely.
  • Page 88 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection  Firmware Image Properties Option ROM version Unique NVM/EEPROM ID NVM Version NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authentication Configuration  This submenu allows you 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 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: Event Logs

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 92: Ipmi

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual 4.5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature displays the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature displays the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 94 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Subnet Mask This feature displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The address can be manually entered. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Station MAC Address Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer.

  • Page 95: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press <Enter> to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at boot up or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 96 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Secure Boot  This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features: • System Mode • Vendor Keys • Secure Boot Secure Boot Use this feature to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Enroll EFI Image This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash Certifi- cate of the image into the Authorized Signature Database. Device Guard Ready  Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB This feature allows you to decide if all secure boot variables should be saved.
  • Page 98 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual  Authorized Signatures Update Select Yes to load the DB from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. Append Select Yes to add the DB from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file.

  • Page 99: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed.
  • Page 100 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual • Boot Option #5 • Boot Option #6 • Boot Option #7 • Boot Option #8 • Boot Option #9 Add New Boot Option Add boot option This feature allows you to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities  This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. • Boot Option #1 • Boot Option #2 UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities  This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. •...

  • Page 102: Save & Exit

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to save settings and exit from the BIOS. 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 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Save &...

  • Page 104: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X12SPED-F User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 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 105: Appendix B Software

    1. Create a method to access the Microsoft Windows installation ISO file. That can be a USB flash or media drive. 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 106 Super X12SPED-F User's Manual 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.
  • Page 107 Appendix B: Software 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 108 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 109 Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password for the BMC ADMIN user. This password can be found on a label on the motherboard. For general documentation and information on IPMI, visit our website at https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/BMC_...

  • Page 110: Appendix C 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 111 Appendix C: 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 112 Super X12SPED-F 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.

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