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  • Page 1 B13SEG USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 connectors, one PCIe 5.0 x16 mezzanine card connector, four PCIe 5.0 x8 MCIO connectors, and an onboard Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header. B13SEG is a high-density blade sever motherboard optimized for 8U SuperBlade architectures. B13SEG supports various data network interfaces such as 25 GbE, Infiniband 100 GbE/EDR, and 200 GbE/HDR.
  • Page 4 Super B13SEG 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 ....................16 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................16 Environmental Temperature Control .................17 System Resource Alert......................17...
  • Page 6 Super B13SEG User's Manual Installing the Motherboard....................28 Installing the Motherboard into the Superblade Chassis ..........29 2.4 Memory Support and Installation ..................30 Memory Support ........................30 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........31 DIMM Installation ......................32 DIMM Removal .........................32 2.5 Front Panel Header ......................33 2.6 Connectors &...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.5 BMC ............................99 4.6 Security ..........................103 4.7 Boot ...........................107 4.8 Save & Exit ........................109 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................111 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................112 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................113 B.2 Driver Installation ......................115 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................116...

  • 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 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. B13SEG 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 B13SEG User's Manual Figure 1-2. Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LEDM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1 JTPM1 CPLD JPME1 JBT1 B13SEG BAR CODE REV:1.00 JFP1 PCIE1A LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 MAC CODE...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    JUSB1 MEZZ1 JRK1 JRK1 JTPM1 JTPM1 CPLD JPME1 JBT1 JBT1 JPME1 DIMMA1 DIMME1 DIMMB1 DIMMF1 DIMMC1 DIMMG1 DIMMD1 DIMMH1 B13SEG BAR CODE REV:1.00 PCIE1A PCIE1B PCIE2A JFP1 JFP1 PCIE1A PCIE2B LED1 LED2 LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 JM2-1 MAC CODE...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super B13SEG User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JPME1 ME Recovery Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) Connector Description Onboard CMOS Battery Chassis Backplane Connector PWR2 Main Power Connector JFP1 Front Control Panel Header JPWR_AOC1, Proprietary Riser Power Connector...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Supports a 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor in an LGA4677 socket with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 270 W on air cooling and 350 W on liquid cooling Memory •...
  • Page 14 Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 3: If you purchase a Supermicro Out of Band (OOB) software license key (Supermicro P/N: SFT-OOB-LIC), DO NOT change the IPMI MAC address. Once the Mac address has been changed, the OOB license key will be invalid.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram CPU1-E1 CPU1-F1 CPU1-G1 CPU1-H1 CPU1-D1 CPU1-C1 CPU1-B1 CPU1-A1 VR14 8 PHASE 350W CPU 1 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor DDR5 PECI: 30 SOCKET ID: 0 PCIe 5.0 x8 PCIe 5.0 x8 MEZZ1 MCIO 2A Mezzanine Connector...

  • Page 16: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Super B13SEG User's Manual 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview The Supermicro B13SEG motherboard, with the Intel PCH C741 chipset, supports a 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and provides superb performance, efficient power management while providing a rich feature set based on cutting edge technology to address today's needs in advanced computing, engineering simulation, and automation.

  • Page 17: Environmental Temperature Control

    Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, refer to the Supermicro website. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super B13SEG 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.

  • Page 19: 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 illustrative purposes only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 20: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super B13SEG User's Manual Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains the Intel Xeon processor and a processor carrier. 1. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor 2. Processor Carrier Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover.

  • Page 21: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the Intel Xeon processor. 1. Heatsink with Thermal Grease 2. Processor Carrier 3. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Bottom View...

  • Page 22: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super B13SEG User's Manual Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly To install a processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1. Before installation, make sure the lever on the processor carrier is pressed down as shown below. 2. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing up. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier.

  • Page 23: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Assembling the Processor Processor Carrier Assembly (Upside Down) Heatsink Module After creating the processor carrier Triangle on the CPU 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 airflow Thermal grease direction.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Super B13SEG User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.

  • Page 25: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), install it onto the CPU socket. 1. Align pin 1 of the PHM with the printed triangle on the CPU socket. See the left image below.

  • Page 26: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    Super B13SEG User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module 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. Then follow the steps below: 1. Use a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver to loosen the four screws.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Installation

    MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1 JTPM1 CPLD JBT1 JPME1 BAR CODE B13SEG REV:1.00 JFP1 PCIE1A LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 MAC CODE Location of Mounting Holes Note 1: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, do not use a force greater than 8 lbf-in on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    Super B13SEG User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard and the mounting tray. See the previous page for the location. 2. Install the standoffs on the mounting tray. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the tray.

  • Page 29: Installing The Motherboard Into The Superblade Chassis

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard into the Superblade Chassis 1. When the motherboard is securely installed on the mounting tray, push the tray into the Superblade chassis shown below. 2. Once the mounting tray is pushed into the chassis, the connectors on the motherboard's edge will make contact with the chassis' backplane, which provides the connections to the chassis power, network, and other I/O devices.

  • 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 B13SEG supports up to 2 TB of DDR5 ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS memory with speeds of up to 4800 MT/s in eight memory slots. 1 CPU, 8 DIMM Slots...

  • Page 31: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    DIMM module necessary for board operation. LEDM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1 JTPM1 CPLD JPME1 JBT1 B13SEG BAR CODE REV:1.00 JFP1 PCIE1A LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 MAC CODE DIMMD1 DIMME1 DIMMC1...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    Super B13SEG User's Manual DIMM Installation LEDM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT 1. For the system to work properly, use MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 memory modules of the same type and JRK1 speed. Refer to the table in Chapter 2.4...

  • Page 33: Front Panel Header

    KVM, and other system LED notifications. Refer to the table below for LEDs and their functions. This connector is designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 34: Connectors & Headers

    Super B13SEG User's Manual 2.6 Connectors & Headers Power Connections Main Power Connector The main power is located at PWR2. This connector provides power to the motherboard. Proprietary Riser Power Connector JPWR_AOC1, JPWR_AOC2, JPWR_SLOT1, and JPWR_SLOT2 are proprietary power connectors for riser cards and add-on cards (AOC).
  • Page 35 Stda_SSTX+ LEDM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1 JTPM1 CPLD JPME1 JBT1 1. Chassis Backplane Connector 2. Internal USB 2.0/3.0 Type-A Connector BAR CODE B13SEG REV:1.00 JFP1 PCIE1A LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 MAC CODE...
  • Page 36 Super B13SEG 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 Pin Definitions Pins Definition PU 3.3 V Stdby PCH RAID KEY...
  • Page 37 PRESS FIT MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1 JTPM1 CPLD JPME1 JBT1 1. M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 Connector for M.2A and M.2B 2. Mezzanine PCIe 5.0 x16 BAR CODE B13SEG REV:1.00 JFP1 PCIE1A LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 MAC CODE...
  • Page 38 Super B13SEG User's Manual PCIe 5.0 x8 MCIO Connector PCIE1A, PCIE1B, PCIE2A, and PCIE2B are Mini Cool Edge PCIe x8 connectors. Use these connectors for GPU/E1.S/AIOM riser cards. LEDM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1...

  • Page 39: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 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 40 Super B13SEG User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
  • Page 41 Definition Pins 1-2 Normal Pins 2-3 ME Recovery LEDM1 PRESS FIT PRESS FIT MEZZ1 PWR2 25G LAN JUSB1 CX-4 JRK1 JTPM1 CPLD JPME1 JBT1 1. ME Recovery BAR CODE B13SEG REV:1.00 JFP1 PCIE1A LED2 JPWR_SLOT1 JPWR_SLOT2 JPWR_AOC2 JPWR_AOC1 MAC CODE...

  • Page 42: Led Indicators

    Super B13SEG User's Manual 2.7 LED Indicators M.2 Activity LEDs LED1 and LED2 are M.2 Activity LEDs for M.2A and M.2B. These LEDs indicate if M.2A or M.2B are active. M.2 Activity LED LED Color Definition Green M.2 Device Active BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC Heartbeat LED.

  • Page 43: 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 44: No Video

    Super B13SEG 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 45: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory slots and check the results. 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.
  • Page 46 Super B13SEG User's Manual B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following: 1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as a USB flash or media drive.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super B13SEG 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.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Main Setup

    Super B13SEG User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 54: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super B13SEG User's Manual 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, revert the setting to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Wait For "F1" If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 56 Super B13SEG User's Manual Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as you press the power button.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS ENERGY_PERF_BIAS CFG Mode (ENERGY PERFORMANCE BIAS CONFIGURATION Mode) (Available when "Power Performance Tuning" is set to BIOS Controls EPB) Use this feature to configure the proper operation setting for your machine by achieving the desired system performance level and energy saving (efficiency) level at the same time.
  • Page 58 Super B13SEG User's Manual Turbo Mode (Available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enable) Select Enable to allow the CPU to operate at the manufacturer-defined turbo speed by increasing CPU clock frequency. This feature is available when it is supported by the processors used in the system.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Package C State Control Package C State Use this feature to optimize and reduce CPU package power consumption in the idle mode. Note that the changes you've made in this setting will affect all CPU cores or the circuits of the entire system.
  • Page 60 Super B13SEG User's Manual LLC Prefetch If this feature is set to Enable, LLC (hardware cache) prefetching on all threads will be supported. The options are Disable and Enable. Extended APIC Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass (Available when "Memory Encryption (TME)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to disable/enable the Total Memory Encryption (TME) function for physical memory protection. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled. The following information is displayed: •...
  • Page 62 Super B13SEG User's Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows you to configure the following North Bridge settings. Uncore Configuration  The following information is displayed.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Sub NUMA Clustering (SNC) is a feature that breaks up the Last Level Cache (LLC) into clusters based on address range. Each cluster is connected to a subset of the memory controller. Enable this feature to improve average latency and reduce memory access congestion for higher performance.
  • Page 64 Super B13SEG User's Manual Data Scrambling for DDR5 Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR5 modules to enhance memory data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Enable ADR Select Enable for Asynchronous DRAM Refresh (ADR) support to enhance memory performance.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory RAS Configuration Setup  Use this submenu to configure the following Memory Reliability_Availability_Service- ability (RAS) settings. Mirror Mode UEFI ARM Mirror Correctable Error Threshold Use this feature to specify the threshold value for correctable memory-error logging. This sets a limit on the maximum number of events that can be logged in the memory error log at a given time.
  • Page 66 Super B13SEG User's Manual Enhanced PPR Use this feature to set advanced memory test. Select Enable to always execute for every boot. Select Once to execute only one time. The options are Disable, Enable, and Once. Memory PFA Support (Available when the DCMS key is activated) Select Enabled to enable memory Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) support.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DMI/PCIe Port MPSS This feature allows you to configure the Max Payload Size Supported in DMI Device Capabilities register. Selecting Auto for this feature enables the motherboard to auto- matically detect the maximum Transaction Layer Packet (TLP) size for the connected PCIe device, allowing for maximum I/O efficiency.
  • Page 68 Super B13SEG User's Manual PCIe ACSCTL (Available when "Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)" is set to ® Enable) Select Enable to program ACS control to Chipset PCIe Root Port bridges. Select Dis- able to program ACS control to all PCIe Root Port bridges. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VMD Config for IOU 0 Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to enable Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology support for the root port specified. The options are Disable and Enable. Socket0 IOU0 VMD port E / Socket0 IOU0 VMD port G (Available when the device is detected by the system and "Enable/Disable VMD"...
  • Page 70 Super B13SEG User's Manual PCIe Leaky Bucket Configuration  Gen2 / Gen3 / Gen4 / Gen5 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable or disable link degradation for the selected PCIe link. When a link degradation even is triggered, the PCIe link (5 GT/s, 8 GT/s, 16 GT/s, 32 GT/s) and higher modes are disabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CXL Header Bypass Use this feature to enable or disable the CXL header bypass. The options are Disable and Enable. South Bridge The following USB information is displayed: • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present.
  • Page 72 Super B13SEG User's Manual PCH SATA0 Configuration  When the submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following features. SATA Controller(s) This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Spin Up Device Select Enable for Staggered Spin Up support. This feature allows the SATA devices you specified to spin up one at a time at boot up in an effort to prevent all hard drive disks from spinning up at the same time, causing a power surge.
  • Page 74 Super B13SEG User's Manual Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of the serial port. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8. 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 76 Super B13SEG User's Manual SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Console Redirection Settings (Available when "Console Redirection" above is set to Enabled) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 78 Super B13SEG User's Manual Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Console Redirection Settings "Console Redirection" above is set to...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Network Configuration  Network Stack Select Enabled to enable Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for network stack support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IPv4 PXE Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
  • Page 80 Super B13SEG User's Manual MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv6 Network Configuration MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv6 Network Configuration Enter Configuration Menu The following information is displayed: 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.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv4 Network Configuration MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Select Enabled to show whether the network address has been successfully configured. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Enable DHCP (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature allows the BIOS to search for a DHCP server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer.
  • Page 82 Super B13SEG User's Manual Re-Size BAR Support Use this feature to allow Resizable BAR for Resizable BAR-capable PCIe devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MMCFG Base This feature determines how the lowest Memory Mapped Configuration (MMCFG) base is assigned to onboard PCI devices. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G, 2G, 2.25G, 3G, and Auto.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VGA Priority Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard. For the following features, note that: Note 1: The number of slots and slot naming vary based on your motherboard. Note 2: The Legacy option is available when "Boot Mode Select"...
  • Page 84 Super B13SEG User's Manual 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 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Pending Operation (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity. Your system will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation.
  • Page 86 Use this feature to enter the SMCI Key Management Service (KMS) server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255). Second Supermicro KMS Server IP address Use this feature to enter the second SMCI KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255).
  • Page 87 Super-Guardians Configuration  Super Guardians is a unified security solution to facilitate KMS, TPM, or USB-based authentication controls for Supermicro X13 motherboards. Use this submenu to configure the authentication policy, method, and KMS server settings. Super-Guardians Protection Policy Use this feature to enable the Super-Guardians Protection Policy. The options are Storage, System, and "System and Storage."...
  • Page 88 Note 1: Be sure that the KMS server is ready before configuring this feature. Note 2: Use the professional KMS server solutions (e.g., Thales Server) or the Supermicro PyKMIP Software Package to establish the KMS server. When this feature has previously been set to Enabled, the options are Enabled, Reset, and Key Rotation.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Save Authentication-Key Use this feature to toggle whether the BIOS should automatically save an Authentication-Key with the name TPMAuth.bin to a USB flash drive. The options are Disabled and Enabled. After an Authentication Key is saved, this option will be reset to Disabled. Changes take effect after you save settings and reboot the system.
  • Page 90 Super B13SEG User's Manual Select IPv4 or IPv6 (Available when "Instance of Priority 1" is greater than 0) This feature specifies which connection the target LAN port should boot from. The options are IPv4 and IPv6. Boot Description (Available when "Instance of Priority 1" is greater than 0) Use this feature to enter a boot description.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS NIC Configuration Banner Message Timeout Use this feature to specify the number of seconds that the Option ROM banner is displayed during POST. The default setting is 4. Legacy Boot Protocol Use this feature to select a non-UEFI Boot Protocol. The options are None, PXE, iSCSI, PXE without fail-over, and iSCSI without failover.
  • Page 92 Super B13SEG User's Manual iSCSI Configuration iSCSI General Parameters Boot to Target Use this feature to enable or disable booting to the iSCSI target after connection. One Time Disabled disables iSCSI boot for the next boot, after which it is enabled. The op- tions are Disabled, Enabled, and One Time Disabled.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • iSCSI Name Use this feature to specify the initiator iSCSI Qualified Name (IQN). • CHAP ID (Available when "CHAP Mutual Authentication" is set to Enabled in iSCSI General Parameters) Use this feature to set the CHAP ID when CHAP Mutual Authentication is enabled. •...
  • Page 94 Super B13SEG User's Manual • Boot LUN Use this item to set the target boot LUN number. This item accepts a number ranging from 0 to 255. The default setting is 0. • iSCSI Name Use this item to set the iSCSI name.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Link Speed • MAC Address • Virtual MAC Address • Socket Direct Operation TLS Authenticate Configuration  This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration This feature allows you to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. Enroll Certification This feature allows you to enroll the certificate in the system.
  • Page 96 Super B13SEG User's Manual Client Certification Configuration  Enroll Ceritifcation Enroll Certification Using File Certification GUID Commit Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Delete Certification Use this feature to delete certification. VLAN Configuration (MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)  Enter Configuration Menu Create new VLAN VLAN ID Highlight this feature and enter a value between 0 and 4094 for the VLAN ID.

  • Page 97: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made any changes in this section, reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 98 Super B13SEG User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.5 BMC Use this menu to configure BMC settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This feature indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 100 Super B13SEG User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows you to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address Gateway IP Address This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.29.0.1). VLAN This feature displays the status of VLAN support. The options are Disable and Enable. ******************************* Configure IPv6 Support *******************************...
  • Page 102 Super B13SEG User's Manual Preferred DNS server IP Use this feature to enter the preferred DNS server IP address in dotted-decimal notation (e.g., 255.255.255.255). Alternative DNS server IP Use this feature to enter the alternative DNS server IP address in dotted-decimal notation...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. The following information is displayed: • Administrator Password • User Password • Password Description Administrator Password This feature indicates if an administrator password has been set. It also allows you to set the administrator password that is required to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 104 Super B13SEG User's Manual 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 bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Key Management (Available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to  Custom) The following information is displayed. • Vendor Keys Provision Factory Defaults Select Enabled to install provision factory default settings after the platform reset while the system is in the Setup Mode.
  • Page 106 Super B13SEG User's Manual  Key Exchange Key (KEK) Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Key-Exchange-Keys for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, keys numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures.
  • Page 107 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 devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Note: When "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual, all OPROM-related features will be set to Legacy.
  • Page 108 Super B13SEG User's Manual Boot option File Path Use this feature to specify the file path for the new boot option. Create Use this feature to create the new boot option in the boot priority list after the name and file path for the boot option are set.
  • Page 109 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 Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 110 Super B13SEG User's Manual Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized default settings. The default settings are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to save all changes on the default values specified to the BIOS Setup utility for future use.
  • Page 111 Appendix A: BIOS Codes Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the Power-On Self-Test (POST) 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 112 Super B13SEG 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 113 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 114 Super B13SEG 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 115 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 116 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 117 Appendix B: Software B.4 IPMI The B13SEG supports the Intelligent Platform 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.
  • Page 118 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 119 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 120 Super B13SEG 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.
  • Page 121 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 122 Super B13SEG User's Manual D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device This feature allows you to recover the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash or media drive can be used for this purpose. However, a USB solid-state drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.
  • Page 123 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 3. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter 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.
  • Page 124 Super B13SEG 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> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 125 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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