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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.
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X12STN also supports a wide range of 12-24V (10% margin) DC input power supply in order to meet various embedded requirement. Based on numerous demands from embedded applications, Supermicro developed an optimized thermal solution for X12STN producing a fanless design on a high performance platform. It is ideal for embedded networking and storage systems.
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Preface Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications, and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the processor. Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter carefully when installing the processor, memory modules, and other hardware components into the system. Chapter 3 describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory, and system setup stored in the CMOS.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards 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.
Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................13 Quick Reference Table ......................14 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.2 Processor Overview ......................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 ACPI Features ........................18 1.5 Power Supply ........................19 1.6 Super I/O ..........................19 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................20...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Before Power On ......................50 No Power ..........................50 No Video ...........................51 If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables..51 Memory Errors ........................51 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................51 When the System Becomes Unstable ................51...
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro boards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included with the system are listed below.
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A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found at our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/ utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/ • If you have any questions, contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Figure 1-1. X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards Motherboard Images Top Side Motherboard Image (X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series) Top Side Motherboard Image (X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C-WOHS Series) Bottom Side 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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-4. Motherboard Mechanical Drawings (Not drawn to scale) Top Mechanical Drawing Bottom Mechanical Drawing Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Figure 1-4. Back Panel I/O Mechanical Drawings (Not drawn to scale) Back Pane I/O with Heatsink Back Pane I/O without Heatsink Back Pane I/O with Heat Spreader...
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual 1.2 Processor Overview The 11th Gen Intel Core™ processors deliver high-performance CPU/GPU compute with integrated AI acceleration, plus capabilities for applications that demand high-speed processing, computer vision, and low-latency deterministic computing. The X12STN motherboard supports the following features: •...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 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.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards 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.
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, we highly recommend metal ones because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
Chapter 2: Installation 2.3 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support The X12STN supports up to 64GB of 3200MHz DDR4 Non-ECC/ECC SODIMM in two memory slots on the bottom side of the motherboard.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual SO-DIMM Installation 1. Position the SO-DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Align 2. Insert the SO-DIMM module vertically at about a 45-degree angle. Press down until the module locks into place.
Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 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. JHDMI1 JGP1 JHDMI2 USB6/7 (3.1) USB4/5 (3.1) FAN1 LAN2 LAN1 LED1 JSIM1_OPT JPW1 USB0/1 JLCDPWR1 LVDS1...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual HDMI Ports There is one High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 2.0b port and one HDMI 1.4b port on the I/O back panel. These connectors are used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included).
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Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. LAN Port Pin Definition Pin#...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are three USB 3.1 Type A ports (USB4 and USB6/7) and one USB 3.1 Type C port (USB5) on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has four front access USB 2.0 headers (USB0/1 and USB2/3).
JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. Refer to the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4).
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Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including SATA activities. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#...
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual 2.6 Connectors Power Connections JPW1 is the 12-24V DC power connector that provides power to the motherboard. JPH1 is a 4-pin HDD power connector that provides power to the hard disk drives. 8-pin 12-24V Power...
Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Header There is one 4-pin fan header on the motherboard. Pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the BIOS. Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...
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There is one SATA 3.0 port (I-SATA0) supported by the Intel W480E chipset. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than legacy Parallel ATA. Supermicro SuperDOMs are backward compatible with regular SATA HDDs or SATA DOMs that need external power cables.
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Chapter 2: Installation COM Ports There are four COM ports: COM1/COM2 (JCOM1) with support for two RS232/RS422/RS485, and COM3/COM4 (JCOM2) with support for two RS232. The manufacturer of the header is ACES Electronics, MPN 50419-02001. The mapping plug header for cable assembly is 50420-020HKH0-001.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual COM Port Pin Definitions COM Port Pin Definitions (D-SUB from CBL-CDAT-0665) (D-SUB from CBL-CDAT-0665) RS-422/485 RS-485 Pin# RS-232 Pin# RS-232 Full Duplex Half Duplex SP_DCD3 SP_DCD1 TX-1 Data-1 SP_RXD3 SP_RXD1 TX+1 Data+1 SP_TXD3 SP_TXD1...
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Chapter 2: Installation LVDS Connector LVDS1 is the LVDS connector. Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is a high-speed digital interface that operates at low power. It is a type of connection that is used with a LVDS LCD panel. The connector combines LCD VCC Power (pins 9-10), LVDS high speed digital interface, backlight power 3.3V (pin 7) and 12V (pins 1-5), backlight enable (pin 15), and dimming control (pin 13).
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual Battery Connector BT1 is a two-pin connector for an external CMOS battery. Refer to section 3.4 for battery installation instructions. This connector is also used to clear the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, remove the battery, short pins 1-2 for more than 10 seconds and then install the battery.
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Chapter 2: Installation General Purpose I/O Header The JGP1 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) header is a general purpose I/O expander on a pin header via the SMBus. Each pin can be configured to be an input pin or output pin in 2.54mm pitch.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual M.2 Slot M.2 slots (formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor or NGFF) are located at JMD1- JMD3 on the bottom side of the motherboard. The M.2 slots are designed for internal mounting devices.
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Chapter 2: Installation M.2 B-Key Pin Definition (JMD1) Pin# Definition Pin# Definition P3V3SB P3V3SB FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF#(PU TO P1V8SB only) USB_D+ W_DISABLE1#(PU TO P3V3SB only) USB_D- MD2_B-KEY_LED_N KEY B KEY B KEY B KEY B KEY B KEY B KEY B KEY B WAKE_ON_WWAN#(PU TO P1V8SB only) W_DISABLE2#(PU TO P1V8SB only) USB3.0-Rx-...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual M.2 E-Key Pin Definition (JMD2) Pin# Definition Pin# Definition P3V3SB USB_D+ P3V3SB USB_D- CNV_BT_I2S_SCLK CNV_WR_LANE1_DN CNV_RF_RESET_N CNV_WR_LANE1_DP CNV_BT_I2S_SDO MODEM_CLKREQ CNV_WR_LANE0_DN CNV_WR_LANE0_DP UART_BT_WAKE_N CNV_WR_CLK_DN CNV_BRI_RSP CNV_WR_CLK_DP KEY E KEY E KEY E KEY E KEY E...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMBUS1 on the bottom side of the motherboard. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
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.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual SIM Detection This jumper is for wireless WAN module detection. Since each wireless WAN module vendor has a different condition of detection, check with the vendor for the correct detection type and set the JSIM1_OPT jumper before installing the module.
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Chapter 2: Installation Manufacturing Mode Select Close pins 2-4 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. JPME2 is also used to clear CMOS, which clears all passwords.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual TPM Enable / Force Power On Use JPT1 to enable or disable support for the TPM module. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. Use JPT1 to select the FORCE POWER ON function when the AC power cord is plugged in.
Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 LED Indicators LAN Port LEDs There are two LAN ports (LAN1 and LAN2) on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards 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/ ‘Returning Merchandise for...
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recom- mended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to Appendix Memory Errors 1.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual 1. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Refer to our website for more information on the minimum power requirements.
1. Review the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ FAQ/index.php before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website. Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards motherboard supports up to 64GB of dual channel Non-ECC DDR4 SODIMM with speeds up to 3200MHz in two SODIMMs. Section 2.3 for details on installing memory.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Remove the battery cable at the BT1 connector on the board. 3.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X12STN 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.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When entering the AMI BIOS setup utility, you start the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main...
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use this menu to configure the Advanced settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Power Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss.
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Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Core Flex Ratio Use this feature to set the non-turbo mode processor core ratio multiplier. The default value is 22. Hardware Prefetcher If this feature is set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher prefetches streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the Level 2 (L2) cache to improve CPU performance.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Monitor Mwait Select Enabled to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor instructions monitors a region of memory for writes, and MWait instructions instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored region begins to write. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Enhanced C-states Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State Auto Demotion Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency. The options are Disabled and C1. C-State Un-Demotion This feature allows you to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Configurable TDP Boot Mode Use this feature to set the TDP boot mode. The options are Nominal, Down, Up and Deactivate. ConfigTDP Levels (- this option is grayed out) This option allows you to configure TDP levels. The default setting is 3.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Power Limit 2 Use this option to configure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milli watts and the step size is 125mW. The default setting is 15000. Power Limit 1 Time Window Use this feature to configure the value for Power Limit 1 Time Window. The options are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, and 128.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Disable Turbo GT frequency Use this feature to disable Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo GT frequency becomes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Force ColdReset Use this feature to enable or disable a cold boot during a MRC execution. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Force Single Rank Select enabled to use only Rank 0 in each DIMM. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MRC Fast Boot Use this feature to enable or disable fast path through the memory reference code.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual VDD Enable Use this feature to enable or disable the forcing of VDD in the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PAVP Enable Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) decodes Intel integrated graphics encrypted video. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Chapter 4: BIOS M.2 Slot E-key ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCIe device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual NCT6126D Super IO Configuration NCT6126D Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip NCT6126D Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the specified onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 4: BIOS COM2 Port Mode Use this feature to select the COM port mode. The options are RS232 Mode, RS422 Mode/ RS485 Full Duplex Mode, and RS485 Half Duplex Mode. Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 3 Select Enabled to enable the specified onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled Device Settings This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of the...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Hardware Monitor The following firmware information is displayed: PC Health Status Fan Speed Control Mode Use this feature to set fan speed control mode. The options are Standard, Quiet, and Full Speed. • CPU Temperature •...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for the specified serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is enabled, the following features are available for configuration: Console Redirection Settings This feature allows you to specify how the host computer exchanges data with the client computer.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual COM1 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.
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Chapter 4: BIOS COM2 Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual COM3 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for the specified serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is enabled, the following features are available for configuration: Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer exchanges data with the client computer.
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Chapter 4: BIOS COM3 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.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual COM4 Bits per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
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Chapter 4: BIOS SOL Console Redirection SOL Console Redirection Port is Disabled. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows you to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection EMS Select Enabled to use a selected COM port for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual SATA And RST Configuration SATA Controller(s) This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Aggressive LPM Support When this feature is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Manageability Features State Use this feature to enable Manageability Features State. The options are Disabled and Enabled. AMT BIOS Features Disable this feature to deny access to the MEBx setup. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature "AMT BIOS Features" is set to Enabled, the AMT Configuration submenu is available for configuration: AMT Configuration USB Provisioning of AMT...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual WatchDog Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled and Enabled. OS Timer / BIOS Timer These options are available if Watch Dog (above) is enabled. This is a timed delay in seconds, before a system powerdown or reset after a BIOS or operating system failure is detected.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Unconfigure ME Use this feature to reset the MEBx password to default. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MEBx Resolution Settings Non-UI Mode Resolution Use this feature to specify the resolution for the non-UI text mode. The options are Auto, 80x25, and 100x31.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Headless Mode Support Use this feature to enable or disable the headless mode. The headless mode means that the system has been configured to operate without a monitor (the missing "head"), keyboard, and mouse. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment (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. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SR-IOV Support Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP BOOT Configuration HTTP Boot Policy Use this feature to select the HTTP boot policy. The options are Apply to all LANs, Apply to each LAN, and Boot Priority #1 instantly. HTTP Boot Checks Hostname Use this feature to select whether HTTPS Boot checks the hostname of TLS certificates matches the hostname provided by the remote server.
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Chapter 4: BIOS IPv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE Boot Wait Time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+"...
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual DAD Transmit Count This feature sends Neighbor Solicitation messages while performing a Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) to make sure there is no IP address duplication. A value of zero means a DAD has not been performed.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Trusted Computing The following TPM information is displayed: • TPM2.0 Device Found • Firmware Version: 7.85 • Vendor: IFX Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices is enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security.
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Use this feature to disable or enable Platform Hierarchy (PH) Randomization. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SMCI BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Use this feature to enable Supermicro TPM Provision support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Driver Health ...
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Security Use this menu to configure Security settings. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password, which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from three to 20 characters long. Password Check Use this feature to determine when a password entry is required.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Security Function Select Password to set an HDD/SATA password which will allow you to configure the security settings of the HDD/SATA device. Select Security Erase - Password to enter a SATA user password to erase the password and the contents previously stored in the HDD/ SATA device.
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Chapter 4: BIOS P1: INTEL SSDSCKHB080G4 Security Supported: Yes Security Enabled: No Security Locked: No Security Frozen: No HDD Password Pwd Status: Not INSTALLED HDD Master Pwd Status: INSTALLED Set User Password This option allows you to set up HDD User Password. It is advisable to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Password.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Restore Factory Keys Select Yes to restore Secure Boot keys to factory default. The options are Yes and No. Reset to Setup Mode Select Yes to delete NVRAM content from all of UEFI Secure Boot key databases. The options are Yes and No.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Key Exchange Keys Use this submenu to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Key-Exchange-Keys for the system. If provision factory default is enabled, the available options are: Details, Export, Update, Append and Delete. Select the applicable option to proceed. If provision factory default is disabled, only the Update and Append options are available.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Forbidden Signatures Use this submenu to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signatures for the system. If provision factory default is enabled, the available options are: Details, Export, Update, Append and Delete. Select the applicable option to proceed. If provision factory default is disabled, only the Update and Append options are available.
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Chapter 4: BIOS OsRecovery Signature Use this submenu to set and save the authorized signatures used for OS recovery. If provision factory default is enabled, the available options are: Details, Export, Update, Append and Delete. Select the applicable option to proceed. If provision factory default is disabled, only the Update and Append options are available.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Security Frozen: No User Pwd Status: Not INSTALLED Admin Pwd Status: INSTALLED Set Admin Password This feature allows you to set the administrator password, which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be three to 20 characters.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings: Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. The default setting is 3. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This feature prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system can boot from.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Add New Boot Option This option allows you to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot. Add Boot Option This feature allows you to specify the name for the new boot option.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to exit the BIOS without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made and reset the system.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C User's Manual Default Options Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
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, refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might be a DVD, perhaps using an external USB/SATA DVD drive or a USB flash 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.
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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. Figure B-2.
DVD and mount the ISO file as virtual media using the iKVM console for access. You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred. Another option is to go to the Supermicro website and search for the motherboard. Find the product page for your motherboard and download the latest drivers and utilities.
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).
The following industry standard warnings are 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.
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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.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards 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.
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.
Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system enters the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below: Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
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Super X12STN-H/-E/-L/-C Series Motherboards User's Manual 5. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process. Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete.
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