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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X10DSC-TP4S USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    (v3)/14nm (v4) processing technology with QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) speeds of up to 9.6 GT/s, delivering system performance and feature sets required for next-generation storage platforms. With the PCH C612 built in, the X10DSC-TP4S motherboard supports up to 512 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz DIMM memory, 90-bay 4U storage, three SAS expander capability, and 10G-SFP/LAN networking connectiv- ity.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself;...

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    System Resource Alert ................. 1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro ® Power Manager [SPM] is installed)............... 1-14 Management Engine (ME) ................1-14 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ..............2-11 Removing the CPU and the Heatsink ............2-12 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules ..........2-13 Installing & Removing DIMMs ............... 2-13 Removing Memory Modules ................. 2-13 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ............2-16 Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ............
  • Page 8 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Before Power On .................... 3-1 No Power ......................3-1 No Video ......................3-2 System Boot Failure ..................3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ............3-2 Memory Errors ....................3-3 When the System Becomes Unstable ............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. The X10DSC-TP4S motherboard was designed to be a part of an integrated server solution, and will not be sold as an independent, standalone product. Motherboard shipping package will not be included in your shipment.
  • Page 10 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing this manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics...
  • Page 11 SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 JPSB CPU2 CPU1 Open Open JSAS Avago SAS3008 Avago DSX1 SAS3008 USX1 Close Close JPW3 _STBY JPW2 JPW1 Note: For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details.

  • Page 12: X10Dsc-Tp4S Quick Reference

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual X10DSC-TP4S Quick Reference SFPX4/ SFPX3/ SFPX2/ SFPX1/ USB4/5(2.0) LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 /USB8/9(3.0) USB2/3(2.0) LAN1 COM1 JSPK1 IPMI_LAN Intel PCH COM2 AST2400 JBT1 JPB1 LEDM1 Intel LAN CTRL X710 IPMI CODE Battery BIOS BIOS LICENSE JSIOM...
  • Page 13 4-pin (+5V/+12V) power connector for HDD use JSAS SAS 3008 add-on module connector used for SAS expanders (Part No: AOC-SAS3-946E90) JSIOM Supermicro I/O module connector (SIOM) for SIOM card use JSPK1 Internal speaker/buzzer JTPM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 header...
  • Page 14 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual X10DSC-TP4S Onboard LED Indicators Description State Status SAS Heartbeat LED for SAS connections supported Green: Blinking SAS Normal by the 3008 SAS controller located at US1 SAS Heartbeat LED for SAS connections supported DSX1 Green: Blinking...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    DIMM Up to 64GB at 1.2V • Chipset Intel® PCH C612 • I/O Expan- Supermicro proprietary I/O module connector for sion SIOM card use (optional) • Graphics Graphics controller via ASpeed AST2400 BMC • ASpeed AST2400 Baseboard Controller (BMC) sup- ports IPMI 2.0...
  • Page 16 • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (avail- able when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed and a special power supply is used. See the note on Page 1-14.) • Management Engine (ME)
  • Page 17 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 3: It is strongly recommended that you change BMC log-in informa- tion upon initial system power-on.
  • Page 18 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Processor 1 Processor 2 DDR4 DDR4 System Block Diagram Note 1: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard.

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel E5-2600 v3/v4 Series pro- cessors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DSC-TP4S motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.

  • Page 21: Acpi Features

    This is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X10DSC-TP4S motherboard accommodates two 8-pin 12V power connectors, one 8-pin 12V/12V Standby power connector, one 4-pin 12V_&_5V HDD power con- nector, and one power-distribution board. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 22: Advanced Power Management

    Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed) The Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager 3.0 (IPNM) provides your system with ® real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which might result in bodily injury. Should you have any questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support Department for as- sistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install/change components or configure system settings.
  • Page 24 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard 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.

  • Page 25: Product Disposal

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 26: Static-Sensitive Devices

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual ‫القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫وفقا ل‬ ‫ينبغي التعامل معه‬ ‫هذا المنتج‬ ‫من‬ ‫التخلص النهائي‬ ‫عند‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Installation

    BIOS LICENSE SAN MAC NIC MAC SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard.

  • Page 29: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA2011 Processor 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover, first press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st."...
  • Page 30 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on load Pull lever away from lever "Close 1st" socket 3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and index finger to loosen the lever and open the load plate. 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semicircle notches, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6.
  • Page 32 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. Gently close Push down and lock the the load plate lever labeled "Close 1st"...

  • Page 33: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

  • Page 34: Removing The Cpu And The Heatsink

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the CPU and the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below for heatsink/CPU removal to avoid damaging the CPU or the motherboard.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for a list of recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to avoid damaging the DIMM modules or the motherboard. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1.
  • Page 36 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard The X10DSC-TP4S motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM), and Load Reduced (LRDIMM) DDR4 (288-pin) ECC 2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz modules in 8 slots. Memory speed support depends on the CPUs installed in the motherboard.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Installing DDR4 Memory Modules Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 Memory Modules Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel (DPC) Ranks DIMM Capacity 1 Slot per Channel Per DIMM (GB) Type 1 DPC and Data Width E5-2600 V3 E5-2600 V4...

  • Page 38: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color-coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports...

  • Page 39: Serial/Com Ports

    A Video (VGA) port is located next to COM Port 1 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 1. COM1 2. COM2 3. VGA IPMI CODE BIOS LICENSE SAN MAC NIC MAC SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 2-17...

  • Page 40: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are four USB ports located on the I/O backpanel. USB ports 2/3 support USB 2.0 connections. The other two USB ports located next to USB ports 2/3 can sup- port both USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connections. When used for USB 2.0 support, these two ports are labelled as USB 4/5 (USB 2.0).

  • Page 41: Ipmi-Dedicated Lan Port

    See the layout below for SFP/LAN1 - 4 locations. 1. IPMI LAN 2. SFP/LAN1 3. SFP/LAN2 4. SFP/LAN3 5. SFP/LAN4 IPMI CODE BIOS LICENSE SAN MAC NIC MAC SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 2-19...

  • Page 42: Unit Identifier Switch/Uid Led Indicators

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED UID Switch Indicators Pin# Definition A rear Unit Identifier (UID) switch (SW1) Ground and a rear UID LED (LE4) are located next Ground to the Intel PCH chip on the motherboard.

  • Page 43: Front Panel Control Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Control Connector A Supermicro proprietary front panel control connector is located at JF1. JF1 con- tains header pins and LED indicators that offer various functions for front panel ac- cess and system control. Please connect an appropriate cable to this header for user interface and system management.

  • Page 44: Connecting Cables

    Power Distribution Board A power distribution board header is located at JPSB on the motherboard. Install a Supermicro power distribution board (part number: PDB-PT946-S386) on this header to maximize power efficiency and enhance power management. See the layout below for the location.

  • Page 45: Internal Speaker

    JBT1 JPB1 LEDM1 Intel LAN CTRL X710 IPMI CODE Battery BIOS BIOS LICENSE JSIOM SAN MAC NIC MAC JPLX1 P12V SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 JPSB CPU2 CPU1 Open Open JSAS Avago SAS3008 Avago DSX1 SAS3008 USX1...

  • Page 46: Tpm/Port 80 Header

    CLKRUN# LPCPD# No Connection SIOM Connector Header (Optional) An optional Supermicro I/O Module (SIOM) connector header is located on the motherboard. Use this header to enhance system I/O expansion. See the layout below for the location. A. TPM/Port 80 SFPX4/...

  • Page 47: Sas Aom Connector Header

    SAS AOM Connector Header A 3008 Add-On Module (AOM) connector is located at JSAS on the motherboard. Install a Supermicro SAS Expander add-on card (Part Number: AOC-SAS3-946E90) on this header to use SAS expanders. When the AOC-SAS3-946E90 add-on card is installed, onboard 3OO8 SAS controllers will be enabled.

  • Page 48: Jumper Settings

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create Jumper 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.

  • Page 49: Cmos Clear

    JBT1 JPB1 LEDM1 Intel LAN CTRL X710 IPMI CODE Battery BIOS BIOS LICENSE JSIOM SAN MAC NIC MAC JPLX1 P12V SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 JPSB CPU2 CPU1 Open Open JSAS Avago SAS3008 Avago DSX1 SAS3008 USX1...

  • Page 50: Manufacturer Mode Select

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Manufacturer Mode Select ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close pin 2 and pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 Jumper Setting Definition to bypass SPI flash security and force the Normal (Default) system to operate in the manufacturer...

  • Page 51: Onboard Led Indicators

    JBT1 JPB1 LEDM1 Intel LAN CTRL X710 IPMI CODE Battery BIOS BIOS LICENSE JSIOM SAN MAC NIC MAC JPLX1 P12V SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 JPSB CPU2 CPU1 Open Open JSAS Avago SAS3008 Avago DSX1 SAS3008 USX1...

  • Page 52: Onboard Power Led

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED States The Onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Definition LE2 on the motherboard. When this LED System Off (PWR cable not connected) is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn...

  • Page 53: Sfp/Lan1 - Sfp/Lan4 Led Indicators

    Intel LAN CTRL X710 IPMI CODE Battery F. DX4 BIOS BIOS LICENSE JSIOM SAN MAC NIC MAC JPLX1 P12V G. DX7 SAS_MAC CODE X10DSC-TP4S BAR CODE SAS_MAC CODE Rev.1.00 JPSB H. DX8 CPU2 CPU1 Open Open JSAS Avago SAS3008 Avago DSX1...

  • Page 54: 2-10 Sata Connections

    Four I-SATA 3.0 connections are located on the motherboard. I-SATA (0-3) ports are supported by the Intel PCH chip. In addition, I-SATA 1/ I-SATA 3, colored in yellow, are used with Supermicro SuperDOM (Disk-on-Module) connectors with power-pins built in. The SuperDOM connectors are backward-compatible with regular SATA HDDs and SATA DOMs.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 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. Before Power On 1.

  • Page 56: No Video

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard 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 Ap- pendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 57: Memory Errors

    2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by test- ing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website @ http:\\www.supermicro. com for memory and CPU support and updates.
  • Page 58 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual settings in the IPMI to make sure that the CPU and system temperatures are within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure that it is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system.

  • Page 59: Technical Support Procedures

    Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please 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.

  • Page 60: Battery Installation

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual 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 out- wards to unlock it.

  • Page 61: 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 Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com.
  • Page 62 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual 3. Insert the USB stick into a USB port, boot to the Build-In UEFI Shell, and type FLASH.nsh BIOSname#.### to start the BIOS update. 4. Enter the following commands: Shell> fs0: fs0:\> cd UEFI fs0:\UEFI> flash.nsh BIOSname#.### 5.

  • Page 63: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, 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 in- curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DSC-TP4S. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 65: How To Start The Setup Utility

    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. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 66 MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro X10DSC-TP4S BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 67: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock State Use this item to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed when an error occurs.
  • Page 69 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio •...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS illegal codes to overwhelm the processor to damage the system during an attack. The options are Enable and Disable. (Refer to Intel's and Microsoft's websites for more information.) PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enable to use the Protected-Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) control in the system.
  • Page 71 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc- tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  CPU P State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) EIST (P-states) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 73 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual  CPU T State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T-States If this item is set to Enable, CPU throttling will be supported by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Socket 0 PceiD00F0 - Port 0/DMI (for IIO0 Configuration) Socket 1 PceiD00F0 - Port 0/DMI (for IIO1 Configuration) PCI-E Port (Available for the II01 Configuration only) Select Enable to enable a PCI-E port specified by the user. Select Disable to de-activate a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 75 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force a fatal error that has occurred to the port specified by the user to be prorogated to the II0 core error logic. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Link Speed This item configures the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) and Auto. Override Max Link Width Use this item to enter a value that overrides the maximum link width set by PCI-E bifurcation for a PCI-E port specified by the user.
  • Page 77 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Gen3 (Generation 3) Eq (Equalization) Mode Use this item to set PCI-E Gen3 Adaptive Equalization mode. The options are Auto, Enable Phase 0, 1, 2, 3; Disable Phase 0, 1, 2, 3; Enable Phase 1 Only, Enable Phase 0, 1 Only, Advanced, Enable MMM Offset West, and Alt Short Channel.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IOAT Configuration Enable IOAT Select Enable to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology, which signifi- cantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 79 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Configuration QPI General Configuration  QPI Status The following information will display: • Number of CPU • Number of II0 • Current QPI Link Speed • Current QPI Link Frequency •...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Isoc Mode Select Enable for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) require- ments. This feature is especially important for Intel's Virtualization Technology. The options are Enable and Disable. Memory Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) settings.
  • Page 81 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Shutdown Trigger ADR If this feature is set to Enabled, the AMI BIOS will issue a command to the Baseboard controller (BMC), which will allow the BMC to override the 4-second gracefully shutdown default setting and to trigger the ADR (Automatic Diagnostic Repository) command.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Rank Sparing Select Enable to enable memory-sparing support for memory ranks to improve memory performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 83 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual XHCI Hand-Off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Ex- tensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 84 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 0~ Port 5 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.
  • Page 85 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the s-SATA devices that are supported by the PCH-sSATA controller and displays the following items: sSATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 87 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to support PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error)/SERR (System Error) runtime error reporting for a PCI/PCI-E slot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 89 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual PCI Devices Option ROM Settings Slot1 PCI-E OPROM Use this item to select the Option ROM type for a device installed on PCI-E Slot1 for system boot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Onboard Video Option ROM Use this item to select the Option ROM type for the onboard video device for system boot.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PXE Boot Wait Time(Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled) Use this item to set the wait time for the BIOS to hold back PXE-boot from being executed when the user presses the ESC key. The default setting is 0. Super IO Configuration ...
  • Page 91 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection  COM 1 Console Redirection (COM 1) Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Flow Control Use this item 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.
  • Page 93 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual (COM2/SOL) Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec- tion.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 95 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual EMS Console Redirection Settings (Available when EMS Console Redirection is enabled) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Enabling TPM in the BIOS The steps below describe the proper procedure on how to enable the TPM in the BIOS. This process is necessary to activate support in the system before you can start using the TPM. 1.
  • Page 97 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration  This submenu allows the user to configure the following TXT settings. TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: If the option for this item (TXT Support) is set to Enabled, be sure to disable EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) support for the system to work properly.

  • Page 98: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs This submenu allows the user to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 99 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Yes to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, every reset.

  • Page 100: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI This submenu allows the user to configure IPMI settings. The following items will be displayed: • IPMI Firmware Revision • Status of BMC System Event Log  Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 101 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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 102: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).
  • Page 103 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual User Password (Available after an Administrator Password is entered) Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 char- acters long.

  • Page 104: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Key Exchange Key  This feature allows the user to configure and save Key-Exchange-Key settings. Authorized Signatures  This feature allows the user to set and save authorized signatures and grant access to those whose names appear on the list. Forbidden Signatures ...
  • Page 105 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot.

  • Page 106: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1  Network Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1 - # 8  USB Key Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1  UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities •...
  • Page 107 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Save Options Save Changes and Exit Select this item to save the changes you've made and to exit from the BIOS setup. For the changes to take effect, please reboot your computer. Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to exit from the BIOS setup without making any changes to the system setup configuration, and reboot the computer.

  • Page 108: Appendix A Bios Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 109 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 110: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 111: B-2 Installing Superdoctor5

    Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information, such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, and fan speed, and provides alerts via email or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 112: Logging Into The Bmc (Baseboard Management Controller

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 113: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    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. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 114 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 115 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. 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 with BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below. 5.
  • Page 116 Super X10DSC-TP4S Motherboard User’s Manual 6. After the process of BIOS recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
  • Page 117 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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