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USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a

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  • Page 1 X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 It provides information for the installation and use of the motherboard. About This Motherboard The Supermicro X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F series motherboard is built in with an Intel® Xeon D-1700 processor series with up to 10 cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of 25- 90 W.
  • Page 4 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F 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 ......................13 Motherboard Features .......................15 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................18 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................18 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................18 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................18 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 2.6 Connectors .........................37 Power Connections ......................37 Headers ..........................38 2.7 Jumper Settings .........................44 How Jumpers Work ......................44 2.8 LED Indicators ........................48 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................51 Before Power On ......................51 No Power ..........................51 No Video ...........................52 System Boot Failure .......................52 Memory Errors ........................52 Losing the System's Setup Configuration .................53...
  • Page 7 Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X12SDV-4C-SPT4F 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 X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Figure 1-2. X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LED3 JPG1:VGA 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE COM1 Intel IPMI_LAN X550 USB 2/3(3.0) Aspeed 2600 LAN1/2 LEDT4 LEDT3 JMD1_SRW1 LEDT2 LEDT1 LAN3/4 JPV1 JMD1:M.2-HC PCIe 4.0 X4/S-SATA 3.0 JMD1 LED1 P1_NVME0 JPF1: 1-2:NORMAL...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference IPMI_LAN JUIDB1 LAN3/4 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 LED2 JVRM1 LAN1/2 LEDT2 LEDT4 LED3 LED3 JPG1 JPG1:VGA JPTG1 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE COM1 JBM1 JRK1 Intel IPMI_LAN X550 USB 2/3(3.0) Aspeed 2600 LEDM1 LAN1/2 LEDT3 LEDT4 LEDT3 JMD1_ JMD1_SRW1 LEDT2 JPI2C1 LEDT1 SRW1...
  • Page 12 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Figure 1-3. X12SDV-SPT4F Series Motherboard Model Variation Table Motherboard Model Name X12SDV-4C-SPT4F X12SDV-8C-SPT4F X12SDV-10C-SPT4F Processor Name D-1718T D-1736NT D-1749NT Number of Cores Cache 10 MB 15 MB 15 MB SoC TDP 46 W 67 W 90 W Processor Base Frequency 2.6 GHz...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBM1 IPMI Shared LAN Enable/Disable Open (Enabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPT1 Onboard TPM 2.0 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPTG1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable...
  • Page 14 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Connector Description ATX Power Signal Header (Supermicro P/N for cable: CBL-PWEX-1063) SLOT7 PCIe 4.0 x8 Slot USB0/1 USB 2.0 Header USB2/3 Back Panel USB 3.0 Ports VGA Port...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Up to 128 GB of ECC and Non-ECC RDIMM/UDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2933 MT/s in two memory slots DIMM Size • 64 GB at 1.2 V Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Expansion Slots • One PCIe 4.0 x8 Slot (SLOT7) •...
  • Page 16 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Motherboard Features Power Management • ACPI power management • Power button override mechanism • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Wake-on-LAN System Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, +3.3 Vstb, +5 Vstb, VBAT, Vcore, Vmem, CPU temperature, system temperature, memory temperature, and peripheral temperature •...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram DDR4 2400/2666/2933 MT/s CH-B CH-A PCIe 4.0 x8 SLOT7 PCIe 4.0 x8 PE1[7:0] PCIe 4.0 x3 PE1[15:13] M.2(M-Key)CONN PCIe 4.0 x1 PE1[12] SFP28 25G PHY Quad0 Lane 0,2 10G JLAN1 SATA 3.0 x1 Flexible I/O Flexible I/O PCIe 3.0 x4...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon D-1700 processor series, the X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. The X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.

  • Page 19: Fan Status Monitor With Firmware Control

    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 20: Power Supply

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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. The X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F motherboard supports both +12 V DC and ATX power input. Either option requires an 8-pin 12 V connection to the JPV1 header, with an ATX power input requiring an additional connection using PN: CBL-PWEX-1063 between header PJ1 and the 24-pin power connector of an ATX power supply.

  • Page 21: Serial Port

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.7 Serial Port The X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F motherboard supports one serial communication connection. The UART provides legacy speeds with a baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 25: Memory Support And Installation

    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 X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F supports up to 128 GB of ECC and Non-ECC RDIMM/ UDIMM DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2933 MT/s in two memory slots.

  • Page 26: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • It is recommended to use DDR4 memory of the same type, size, and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 27: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation LED3 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following JPG1:VGA 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE COM1 order: DIMMA1, then DIMMB1. For the Intel IPMI_LAN X550 USB 2/3(3.0) Aspeed system to work properly, use memory 2600 LAN1/2 LEDT4 modules of the same type and speed. LEDT3 JMD1_SRW1 LEDT2...

  • Page 28: Rear I/O Ports

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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. LED3 JPG1:VGA 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE COM1 Intel IPMI_LAN X550 USB 2/3(3.0) Aspeed 2600 LAN1/2 LEDT4 LEDT3...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports Two 10GbE RJ45 LAN ports (LAN1/2) and two SFP 25GbE LAN ports (LAN3/4) are located on the I/O back panel. There is also a dedicated IPMI LAN is above the USB2/3 ports on the back panel. Refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located on the I/O back panel.
  • Page 30 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro. com/support/manuals/. UID Switch...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB2/3) on the I/O back panel and one USB 2.0 header (USB0/1) on the motherboard. The onboard headers can be used to provide front side USB access with a cable (not included).

  • Page 32: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 34 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3 V PWR Supply Fail Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 36 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3 V Stby PWR LED 1. Power LED Power Button Ground Ground...

  • Page 37: Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Connectors Power Connections Main ATX Power Supply Connector JPV1 is the 12 V DC power connector, a required input for either ATX or 12V DC power source. In addition, when using ATX power, PJ1 is a necessary connection to the 24-pin ATX power header from the PSU via PN: CBL-PWEX-1063.

  • Page 38: Headers

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Headers Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation 4-Pin External BMC I C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect a cable to this header to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 40 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual General Purpose I/O Header The JGP1 (General Purpose Input/Output) 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.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation M.2 Slot This motherboard has one M.2 slot (JMD1). M.2 was formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) and serves to replace mini PCIe. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency. The M.2 slot at JMD1 supports an M-Key PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA 3.0 SSD cards in the 2280 form factor.
  • Page 42 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Speaker Pins 1-4 of JD1 are used for the speaker. Note that the speaker connector pins are used with an external speaker. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Signal R_SPKRIN System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at...
  • Page 43 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. Trusted Platform Module/Port80 Header Pin Definitions...

  • Page 44: Jumper Settings

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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 45 Chapter 2: Installation 10Gb LAN Enable/Disable Use JPTG1 to enable or disable the 10Gb LAN. The default setting is Enabled. 10Gb LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled IPMI Shared LAN Feature Set the JBM1 jumper to enable or disable IPMI shared access on LAN1. IPMI Share LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting...
  • Page 46 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the manufacturing mode, which will allow the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled Watchdog Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs.

  • Page 48: Led Indicators

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 2.8 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, the BMC is working. Refer to the table below for the LED status. Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition Blinking Green BMC Normal...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED When the light for LED3 is solid red, it means overheating. When the LED is blinking red, it means a power failure or fan failure. Refer to the table below for more information Overheat/Power Fail/Fan Fail LED Indicator LED Color...
  • Page 50 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual SFP28 LAN LEDs Two 25G LAN ports (LAN3/LAN4) that support SFP28 are also located on the rear I/O panel. Refer to the tables below for the LED status. LAN Link LED (Left) LAN Activity LED (Right) LED State LED State LED Color...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 52: No Video

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 53: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.
  • Page 54 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 3. Use the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • Page 57: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 58: 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 59: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 60: 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 X12SDVT4 BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 62: Advanced

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Re-try Boot If this feature is enabled, the BIOS automatically reboots the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled and EFI Boot. Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer allows the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than five minutes.
  • Page 64 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio • Processor Min Ratio • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM (Per Core) • L2 Cache RAM (Per Core) • L3 Cache RAM (Per Package) • Processor 0 Version CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap Available Bitmap...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DCU IP Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enable for Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP Prefetcher support, which prefetches IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. LLC Prefetch If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher prefetches streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L3 cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 66 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Total Memory Encryption Multi-Tenant (TME-MT) (Available when "Memory Encryption (TME)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to support tenant-provided (SW-provided) keys. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Max TME-MT Keys Software Guard Extension (SGX) SGX Factory Reset SW Guard Extensions (SGX) SGX Package Info In-Band Access Limit CPU PA to 46 Bits...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS AVX P1 Use this feature to set the appropriate TDP level for the system. The Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) P1 feature allows the user to specify the base P1 ratio for Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and AVX workloads and to pre-grant a license level. The options are Normal, Level 1, and Level 2.
  • Page 68 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Uncore Configuration  Uncore Configuration • Number of CPU • Number of IIO • Current UPI Link Speed •...
  • Page 70 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Memory Configuration  Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) Enforce POR Select Plan of Record (POR) to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt- age programming. The options are POR and Disable. PPR Type Use this feature to select the Post Package Repair (PPR) type. The options are PPR Disabled, Hard PPR, and Soft PPR.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Partial Cache Line Sparing PCLS Use this feature to enable or disable Partial Cache Line Sparing (PCLS). The options are Disabled and Enabled. ADDDC Sparing Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects when the prede- termined threshold for correctable errors is reached, copying the contents of the failing DIMM to spare memory.
  • Page 72 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual PCIe Port Max Payload Size Selecting Auto for this feature enables the motherboard to automatically detect the maximum Transaction Layer Packet (TLP) size for the connected PCIe device, al- lowing for maximum I/O efficiency. Selecting 128B or 256B designates maximum packet size of 128 or 256.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)  Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Select Yes to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by re- porting the I/O device assignments to the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 74 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual XHCI Hand-off When this feature is disabled, the motherboard will not support USB 3.0. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCIe PLL SSC Use this feature to enable or disable PCIe PLL SSC. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Server ME Information ...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA SGPIO/LED Use this feature to select between SATA SGPIO or SATA LED. The options are SGPIO and SATA LED. SATA Port 0–3 This feature displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port.
  • Page 76 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Hot Plug Set this feature to Enable for hot plug support, which allows you to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Spin Up Device Set this feature to enable or disable the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Enter Configuration Menu  Interface Name Interface Type MAC Address Host addresses Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to set the 64-bit alternative interface ID for the device. DAD Transmit Count If this set feature is set to 0, the Duplication Address Detection is not performed.
  • Page 78 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F 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. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 79 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 80 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Serial Port 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 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS COM1 Console Redirection Settings COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows you 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 82 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F 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 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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.
  • Page 84 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Data Bits EMS Parity EMS Stop Bits EMS ACPI Settings  ACPI Settings WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 86 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices are enabled for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support to enhance data integrity and network security. Reboot the system for changes to take effect. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 87 Enter the IP4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255). Second SMCI KMS Server IP address Enter the IP4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255). Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Enter the KMIP TCP port number (from 100 to 9999) The default is 5696. KMS Time Out Use this feature to determine when the server connection times out.
  • Page 88 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual SMCI KMS Server Retry Count Use this feature to test the connection to the Key Manage Server. The range is 0–10. 0 means retrying infinitely. The default option is 2. TimeZone Use this feature to select the current time zone. TCG Nvme KMS Policy Use this feature to select the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) NVMe KMS policy.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NIC Configuration Link Speed Wake On LAN Select Enabled for wake on LAN support, which allows the system to wake up when an onboard LAN device receives an incoming signal. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Blink LEDs Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED.
  • Page 90 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Device Level Configuration Port Option Configuration Port Option Use this feature to configure the port option of the device. The options are Option 0: 4x10G, Option 1: 2x25G, and Option 2: 2x4x0.1G. Port option outlines Option 0: 4x10G Option 1: 2x25G Option 2: 2x4x0.1G Blink LEDs...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NIC Configuration Link Speed Wake On LAN Select Enabled for wake on LAN support, which allows the system to wake up when an onboard LAN device receives an incoming signal. The options are Disabled and Enabled. LLDP Agent Use this feature to enable or disable the firmware's LLDP Agent.
  • Page 92 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F 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. Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Created RAM disk list Remove selected RAM disk(s). Use this feature to delete the RAM disk(s) specified by the user. Driver Health  This submenu provides the health status for the network drivers and controllers, and all UEFI drivers detected by the system.

  • Page 94: Bmc

    Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 4.4 BMC Use this menu to configure BMC 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. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows you to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
  • Page 96 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. The address can be manually entered. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1). VLAN This feature displays the virtual LAN settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Configure IPv6 Support IPv6 Address Status IPv6 Support...

  • Page 97: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 Event Logs Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. 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 98 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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 99: Security

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure Security settings. 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 100 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F 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. Secure Boot Mode Use this item to configure Secure Boot variables without authentication.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB  Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore the DB defaults. Secure Boot Variable  Platform Key (PK) Update Select Yes to load a factory default PK or No to load from a file on an external media. ...
  • Page 102 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual  Authorized TimeStamps Update Select Yes to load a factory default DBT or No to load from a file on an external media. Append Select Yes to add the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBT. Select No to load the DBT from a file.

  • Page 103: Boot

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Boot Configuration FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities • Boot Option #1 • Boot Option #2 • Boot Option #3 • Boot Option #4 • Boot Option #5 • Boot Option #6 •...
  • Page 104 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Delete Boot Option This feature allows you to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities ...

  • Page 105: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 106 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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 107 Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 108 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide"). For information on AMI updates, refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
  • Page 109 1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might 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 110 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F 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. Figure B-2.
  • Page 111 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 media drive.
  • Page 112 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 113 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 114 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 115 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.
  • Page 116 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 117 USB flash or media drive. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 118 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual Note 2: Before recovering the main BIOS image, confirm that the "Super.ROM" bi- nary image file you download is the same version or a close version meant for your motherboard. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB port and reset the system until the following screen appears: 3.
  • Page 119 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below: Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it has completed.
  • Page 120 Super X12SDV-4C/8C/10C-SPT4F User's Manual 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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