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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X12DPT-B6 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 Processors (in Socket P+) with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 270W and 3 UPIs (UltraPath Interconnect) of up to 11.2GT/s. Built with the Intel C621A chipset, the X12DPT-B6 supports up to 4TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM DDR4 ECC memory designed for up to 3200 MHz in 20 DIMM modules with support for Intel Optane PMem 200 Series memory.
  • Page 4 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Important Links ........................7 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................15 1.3 Special Features ........................16 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................16 1.5 ACPI Features ........................17 1.6 Power Supply ........................17 ® 1.7 Intel Optane™ Persistent Memory (PMem) 200 Series Overview ........17 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................18 2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................19...
  • Page 6 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................56 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................59 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................60 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ..................61 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................62 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................63 4.2 Main Setup .........................64...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 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. 1.1 Important Links For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your computer.
  • Page 8 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Figure 1-1. X12DPT-B6 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 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X12DPT-B6 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.
  • Page 10 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual UID/BMC RESET UID_LED1 JVGA1 (VGA) JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 JPFR3 JUSB1 JPME1 JPFR2 USB0/1(3.0) LED2 COM1 BMC_LAN BMC_LAN1 JNCSI JRK1 JPTM1 JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JPFR1 JCPLD1 JAIOM1 S-SATA2~5 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 Slot1 SATA1 X12DPT-B6 SLOT2A REV:1.00...
  • Page 11 Note 1: For detailed instructions on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings, please refer to the Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page at: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 2: For detailed instructions on how to configure VROC RAID settings, please...
  • Page 12 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • Supports dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (in Socket P+ ) with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 270W and three UPIs (UltraPath interconnects) of up to 11.2GT/s.
  • Page 13 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications. Note 2: For BMC configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 14 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram System Block Diagram VCCP0 12v VCCP1 12v DIMMA1 DIMMA1 VR13.HC VR13.HC DIMMB1 DIMMB1 7+1 PHASE 7+1 PHASE DIMMC1/2 DIMMC1/2 10.4/11.2G 250W 250W DIMMD1 DIMMD1 IMC0 4CH IMC1 4CH DIMME1 DIMME1 DIMMF1...

  • Page 15: Processor And Chipset Overview

    1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Socket P+) and the Intel C621A chipset, the X12DPT-B6 motherboard provides system performance, energy efficiency, and feature sets optimized for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), big data, and enterprise applications.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 1.3 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 17: Acpi Features

    Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, please 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 X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your motherboard, it is important to handle them 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 and memory support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 20 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 1. The 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Xeon Scalable Family 3rd Gen Processor CPU Key = Pin 1 = CPU Key = Cutout Pin 1 Processor Top View...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation 2. The Processor Carrier Carrier Bottom View...
  • Page 22 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 3. Heatsink Note: Exercise extreme care when handling the heatsink. Pay attention to the edges of heatsink fins which can be sharp! To avoid damaging the heatsink, please do not apply excessive force on the fins when handling the heatsink.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Plastic Protective Cover CPU Socket...

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. Carefully follow the instructions given in the installation section to place a processor into the carrier to create a processor carrier.

  • Page 25: 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 a 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor. 1. Heatsink (with Thermal Grease) 2. Processor Carrier 3. The 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Bottom View 4.

  • Page 26: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Family processor and a processor carrier. To create the processor carrier assembly, please follow the steps below: Note: Before installation, be sure to follow the instructions given on Page 1 & Page 2 of this chapter to properly prepare yourself for installation.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Locate the lever on the CPU socket and press the lever down as shown below. Lever 4. Using Pin 1 as a guide, carefully align the CPU keys (A & B) on the processor against the CPU keys on the carrier (a & b) as shown in the drawing below. 5.

  • Page 28: Creating The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Creating the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After creating the processor carrier assembly, please follow the instructions below to mount the processor carrier into the heatsink to form the processor heatsink module (PHM). Note: If this is a new heatsink, the thermal grease has been pre-applied on the un- derside.

  • Page 29: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket by following the instructions given in the drawings below. Removing the plastic protective cover from the socket 1.

  • Page 30: Preparing To Install The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) Into The Cpu Socket

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Preparing to Install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) into the CPU Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), you are ready to install it into the CPU socket. To ensure the proper installation, please follow the procedures below: 1.

  • Page 31: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Align peek nut "A", which is next to the triangle (Pin 1) on the heatsink, against threaded fastener "a" on the CPU socket. Then align peek nuts "B", "C", "D" on the heatsink against threaded fasteners "b", "c", "d"...

  • Page 32: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module From The Cpu Socket

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the CPU Socket Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies after shutting down the system. Then follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) To remove the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, please follow the steps below: 1. Detach four plastic clips (marked a, b, c, d) on the processor carrier assembly from the four corners of heatsink (marked A, B, C, D) in the drawings below.

  • Page 34: Removing The Processor From The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly Once you have removed the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, you are ready to remove the processor from the processor carrier by following the steps below. 1. Unlock the lever from its locking position and push the lever upwards to disengage the processor from the processor carrier as shown in the right drawing below.

  • Page 35: Motherboard Installation

    JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN Phillips Phillips Screws Standoffs (9) Screwdriver (1) Only if Needed JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 Location of Mounting Holes Note 1: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lbf-in on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.
  • Page 36 Super X12DPT-B6 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 37: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X12DPT-B6 supports up to 4TB of 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM DDR4 ECC memory with speeds of 3200/2933/2666 MHz in 20 memory slots and up to 4TB of Intel Optane PMem 200 Series memory with speeds of up to 3200 MHz. (See the notes below.) Note 1: P1-DIMMC2/P2-DIMMC2 memory slots are reserved for Intel Optane PMem 200 Series only.
  • Page 38 (P1-DIMMC2 & P1-DIMMG2: Reserved for PMem 200 Series only) Note 1: P1-DIMMC2 and P1-DIMMG2 are reserved for Intel® OptaneTM PMem 200 Series only. Note 2: This memory configuration is recommended by Supermicro for optimal memory performance. Please use this configuration to maximize your memory performance.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Intel Optane PMem 200 Series Memory Population Table PMem 200 Series Population Table for X12DP 20-DIMM Motherboards (within 1 CPU socket) DDR4+PMem Mode AD Interleave DIMMF1 DIMME1 DIMMH1 DIMMG1 DIMMC2 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 One - x4 PMem DDR4 PMem...
  • Page 40 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual DIMM Installation JUSB1 IPMI_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) IPMI_LAN 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots based on the JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 JAIOM recommended DIMM population tables in the previous section. Locate X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00...

  • Page 41: 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. JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1...
  • Page 42 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual VGA Connection The VGA port is located at JVGA1 on the rear I/O panel. The VGA connection provides analog interface support between the computer and the video displays. Refer to the layout below for the location of the VGA connection.
  • Page 43 Management Controller). Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information. 1. BMC LAN JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2...
  • Page 44 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports and Headers An 18-pin USB connector, located on the rear I/O panel, supports two USB 3.0 ports (USB0/1) via USB cables. Rear I/O Panel USB0/1 (3.0) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin#...
  • Page 45 USB0/1(3.0) Pin# Definition BMC_LAN Ground JTPM1 Ground TPM/PORT80 Button In JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 Button In X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 1. UID LED (UID_LED1) CPU1 CPU1 2. UID LED/BMC Reset Switch CPU1 3. BMC Hearbeat LED (LED2)

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 2.6 Connectors Power Connectors Power Supply Connectors There are four 6-pin 12V DC power connectors (JPWR1/JPWR2/JPWR3/JPWR4) on the motherboard to provide adequate power supply to your system. 12V 6-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 - 3...
  • Page 47 Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground 2.5A/+12V Tachometer PWM_Control JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 1. FAN3 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 2. FAN4 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2...
  • Page 48 The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 49 JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN 1. VROC RAID Key (JRK1) JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2...
  • Page 50 BMC is able to poll the temperature reading from it. Note 1: For detailed instructions on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings, please refer to the Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/. JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA 3.0 and S-SATA 3.0 Ports The X12DPT-B6 has eight I-SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0~7) and six S-SATA ports (S-SATA0-1, S-SATA2~5). These SATA ports, supported by the C621A chipset, provide serial-link signal connections. JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 1. S-SATA0~1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN 2.

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    Super X12DPT-B6 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 53 Note 1: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. Note 2: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS. JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN 1. Clear CMOS JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2...
  • Page 54 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual ME Recovery JPME1 is used for ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit system resource for essential function use only without putting restrictions on power use. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 55: Led Indicators

    Link (left) Amber: Solid 1Gbps Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active IPMI LAN (X8ST3-F) JUSB1 BMC_LAN1 1. BMC_LAN USB0/1(3.0) BMC_LAN JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 JAIOM AIOM CPU1 PCIE 4.0 X16 X12DPT-B6 REV:1.00 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE CMOS CLEAR FAN3 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one). System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following:...
  • Page 58 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system.

  • Page 59: 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. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. Note 2: For BIOS update and recovery instructions, please refer to the Firmware Up- date and Recovery Instructions for Supermicro's X12 Series Motherboard User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Super X12DPT-B6 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 63: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the X12DPT-B6 motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using the BMC WebUI or the SUM utility. 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 64: Main Setup

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will see 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 65 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the speed of memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Super X12DPT-B6 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 may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacturer default setting.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Bootup NumLock State Use this feature 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 if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 68 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Configuration  The following CPU information will display: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket • Processor ID •...
  • Page 70 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap/CPU2 Core Disable Bitmap  The following features will display: Available Bitmap: The available Bitmap will displayed. Core Disable Bitmap (Hex) Enter 0 to enable all CPU cores. Enter FFFFFFFFFFF to disable all CPU cores. Please note that at least one core per CPU must be enabled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Select Enable to enable the Intel Vanderpool Technology for Virtualization platform support, which will allow multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same computer to maximize system resources for performance enhancement. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 72 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual SGX Factory Reset (Available when TME-MT is set to Enabled and the SGX feature is supported by the CPU used in the system) Select Enabled to reset the factory default setting for SGX (Software Guard Extension). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration  Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom. Power Performance Tuning (Available when "Power Technology" is set to Custom) Select to allow the BIOS system to configure the Power-Performance Tuning Bias setting.
  • Page 74 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Activate SST-BF (Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency) Select Enable for Intel Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency support. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure SST-BF (Speed Select Technology-Base Frequency) When this feature is set to Enable, the system BIOS will configure SST-BF High Priority Core settings so that system software does not have to configure these settings.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Frequency Priorization  RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) Prioritization This feature allows to prioritize running average power limit. The optionts are Disable and Enable. CPU C State Control  Enable Monitor/Mwait Select Enable to support Monitor and Mwait, which are two instructions in Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSE3), to improve synchronization between multiple threads for CPU performance enhancement.
  • Page 76 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following items may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge This submenu contains features that allows the user to configure Intel North Bridge parameters. Uncore Configuration ...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict.
  • Page 78 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual IO Directory Cache (IODC) Select Enable for the IODC (I/O Directory Cache) to generate snoops instead of gen- erating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores). Select Auto for the IODC to generate snoops (instead of memory lockups) for WCiLF (Cores). The...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS and will not have to snoop, saving the latency and snoop bandwidth. Stale "AtoS" may be beneficial in a workload where there are many cross-socket reads. The options are Disable, Enable, and Auto. LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enable to opportunistically fill the deadlines in the LLC.
  • Page 80 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Memory Topology  This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS. This item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS, for example: • P1-DIMMC1 •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory RAS Configuration Setup  Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Ser- viceability) settings. Enable Pcode WA (Workaround) for SAI (Security Attribute of the Initiator) PG (Policy Group) Pcode, a register transfer language designed for reverse engineering, translates indi- vidual processor instructions into a sequence of Pcode operations in order to facilitate the construction of data-flow graphs and dissembling of processor instructions for ma- chine application.
  • Page 82 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected in a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original source). When this feature is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS DMI Port MPSS (Maximum Payload Size Support) (Available for "CPU1 Configuration" Only) Use this feature to set the maximum payload size support in the PCIe Device Capa- bilities Register for the device installed in the DMI port. The options are Auto, 128B, and 256B.
  • Page 84 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual IOAT Configuration  Disable TPH TPH (TLP Processing Hint) is used for data-tagging with a destination ID and a few im- portant attributes. It can send critical data to a particular cache without writing through to memory.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® VMD Technology  This section describes the configuration settings for the Intel VMD (Volume Management Device) Technology. Note 1. After you’ve enabled VMD in the BIOS on a PCIe slot, this PCIe slot will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCIe device.
  • Page 86 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual VMD Config for IOU 0 (CPU1) Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology in this stack. If set to Enable, the items in this stack (see screen below) will be available for con- figuration.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VMD Config for IOU 3 & IOU 4 (CPU1) Enable/Disable VMD Enable VMD to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology. If set to En- able, the item(s) in the stack (see screen below) will be available for configuration. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 88 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual VMD Config for IOU 0 (CPU2) Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology in this stack. If set to Enable, the items in this stack (see screen below) will be available for con- figuration.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS VMD Config for IOU 3 (CPU2) Enable/Disable VMD Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology in this stack. If set to Enable, the items in this stack (see screen below) will be available for con- figuration.
  • Page 90 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable Hot Plug support for the root ports specified by the user, which will allow the user to change the devices on those root ports without shutting down the system. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS South Bridge Select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version • 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 92 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display. This feature displays the following general ME configuration settings: • Oper. (Operation) Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version •...
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCH SATA Configuration  Select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display. SATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enable and Disable. Configure SATA as (Available when "SATA Controller"...
  • Page 94 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual SATA Port 0 - SATA Port 7 Hot Plug Select Enable to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a selected SATA port which will allow the user to replace the device installed in the slot without shutting down the system.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Configure sSATA as (Available when "sSATA Controller" is set to Enable) Select AHCI to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID.
  • Page 96 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Network Stack Configuration  This submenu enables booting the operating system via a network card from a remote computer or server (PXE boot). Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PXE Boot Wait Time Use this feature to set the wait time (in seconds) upon which the system BIOS will wait for the user to press the <ESC> key to abort PXE boot instead of proceeding with PXE boot by connecting to a network server immediately.
  • Page 98 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual KMIP Server Configuration This feature displays the configuration settings for the KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) server, which will allow the clients to ask a server to encrypt or decrypt data without a direct access key.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display. The following PCI information will be displayed: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 100 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual MMIO High Base Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 56T, 40T, 32T, 24T, 16T, 4T, 2T, 1T, 512 G. MMIO High Granularity Size Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Super IO Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following information will display: • Super IO Chip AST2600 Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 1.
  • Page 102 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual  Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 2. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings (Available when "Serial Port 2" is set to Enabled) This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 2.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Serial Port Console Redirection When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display. COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking.
  • Page 104 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits). Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. Whenset 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 106 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The feature allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection EMS Select Enabled to use a COM port specified by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 108 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. NUMA Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed  and detected by the BIOS) When a TPM (Trusted-Platform Module) device is detected in your machine, the following information will display: • TPM 2.0 Device Found: •...
  • Page 110 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual SHA-1 PCR Bank Select Enabled to enable SHA-1 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SHA256 PCR Bank Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security.
  • Page 111 Note 1: If the option for this feature (TXT Support) is set to Enabled, be sure to dis- able EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide support when it is present in the BIOS for the system to work properly Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www. supermicro.com/manuals/other.
  • Page 112 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual HTTP Boot Configuration When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: HTTP Boot Configuration HTTP Boot Policy Use this feature to set the HTTP Boot policy. The options are Apply to all LANs, Apply to Each LAN, and Boot Priority #1 instantly.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS iSCSI Configuration  Select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display.  Attempt Priority Use this feature to change the priority of iSCSI attempts using the + or - keys. The options are Host Attempt, Redfish Attempt, and Rsd Attempt. Commit Changes and Exit Select this feature to save the changes you've made and exit from the program.
  • Page 114 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual TLS Authenticate Configuration Select this submenu and hit <Enter> and the following items will display: Server CA Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the client certificate to be used by the server. Enroll Certification ...
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete Certification  If this feature is set to Enable, the certificate enrolled in the system will be deleted. The options are Enable and Disable. Client Certification Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the client certificate to be used by the server. Enroll Certification ...
  • Page 116 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Driver Health This feature displays the following health information of the drivers installed in your system, including LAN controllers, as detected by the BIOS. Note: This section is provided for reference only, for the driver health status will dif- fer depending on the drivers installed in your system.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Configuration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: • Version: This feature displays the version of PMem used in the system. •...
  • Page 118 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual • DIMM Handle: This feature displays the unique handle assigned to the PMem module. • DIMM Physical ID: This feature displays the physical ID of the PMem module. • Manageability State: This feature indicates the manageability state of the PMem module.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Show More Details Select Enabled to view more detailed information on the PMem module. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this option is set to Enabled, the following items will display: • Serial Number • Part Number •...
  • Page 120 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual • Form Factor • Manufacturer ID • Controller Revision ID • IS New • Memory Capacity • APP Direct Capacity • Unconfigured Capacity • Inaccessible Capacity • Reserved Capacity • Avg (Average) Power Limit [mW] •...
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Population Violation • ARS Status • Overwrite PMem Module Status • Last Shutdown Time • Average Power Reporting Time Constant [mS] • Viral Policy Enable • Viral State • Thermal Throttle Loss % • Latched Last Shutdown Status •...
  • Page 122 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual • Average Power • Average Power 12V • Average Power 1.2V • eADR Enable • Previous Power Cycle eADR Enabled • Latch System Shutdown State • Previous Power Cycle Latch System Showdown State Monitor Health ...
  • Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Back to Regions Menu  Back to Provision Menu  Apply Changes  Use this feature to apply changes that you've made on the PMem modules to the system. Back to Main Menu  Select this feature and press <Enter> to go back to the Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Configuration menu.
  • Page 124 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Configure Security  Use this feature to configure the security settings for all onboard PMem modules. State Select Enabled to configure the security settings for the PMem modules installed in the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Regions  Current Configuration Region ID 1  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: • Region ID: This feature displays the Region ID of the PMem module. • DIMM ID: This feature displays the DIMM ID of the PMem module. •...
  • Page 126 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Provision  This submenu configures the memory allocation goal for the onboard PMem memory modules. Create Goal Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: Create Goal Configuration for • Use this feature to select the target to create goal configuration for the PMem modules.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Namespaces  This subsection allows the user to select a namespace to view the following information on the selected namespace: Namespace ID/Name/Heath Status 0x00000201 Select this feature and press <Enter>, the following items will display: • UUID •...
  • Page 128 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Create Namespace  Use this submenu to create a namespace. The following information will display: Name Region ID This feature displays the Region ID of the PMem module. The options are 0x0001 and 0x0001. Mode Use this feature to set the Namespace mode. The options are None and Sector.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Total Capacity  This feature allows the user to set the total PMem resource capacity allocated across all segments in the host server. PMem Module Capacities This section displays the following information: • Volatile: This feature specifies Volatile information of the PMem module. •...
  • Page 130 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Diagnostics  Perform Diagnostic Tests on DIMMs When you select this submenu and press <enter>, the following items will display: Choose Diagnostics Type: Use this feature to choose the type of diagnostics test to be performed on the PMem module...
  • Page 131 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Preferences  View and/or modify user preferences Default DIMM ID This feature allows the user to view and to modify the default DIMM ID as displayed on the screen. The options are Handle and UID. Capacity Units This feature allows the user to view and to set the default capacity unit of the selected PMem to be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 132: Event Logs

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure the Event Log settings. Note: After you've made any changes on a setting below, please reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
  • Page 133 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

  • Page 134: Bmc

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 4.5 BMC Use this feature to configure Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) settings. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following information will display: • BMC Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the firmware revisionof the BMC (Base- board Management Controller) used in your system.
  • Page 135 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user 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 136 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual ***************************** Configure IPv6 Support ****************************** IPv6 Address Status: (This feature displays the status of IPv6 addresses). IPv6 Support: IPv6 is supported in BMC. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Configuration Address Source Use this feature to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field.

  • Page 137: Security

    Select Enabled to freeze the Lock Security feature for HDD to protect key data in hard drives from being altered. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Security Boot settings, please refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 138 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual SMCI Security Erase Configuration  This section allows the user to configure the SMCI-proprietary Security Erase settings. When this section is selected, the following features will display: • HDD Name: This feature displays the name of the HDD/SATA drive that is connected to the SMCI Security Erase Configuration submenu.
  • Page 139 Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Security Boot settings, please refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display: •...
  • Page 140 Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual Enroll EFI Image  This feature specifies which EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image should be used for the system when it operates in the Secure Boot mode. Device Guard Ready Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB ...
  • Page 141 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Authorized TimeStamps  This feature allows the user to set and save the timestamps for the authorized signatures which will indicate the time when these signatures are entered into the system. Select Update to update your "Authorized TimeStamps". Select Append to append your "Authorized TimeStamps".

  • Page 142: Boot

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.
  • Page 143 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS When the feature "Boot Mode Select" is set to Dual, the following items will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1 ~ Boot Option #17  Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to select and delete an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. ...

  • Page 144: Save & Exit

    Super X12DPT-B6 User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 145 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Default Values from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save the User Default Values To set this feature, select this feature and press <Enter>...

  • Page 146: Appendix A Bios Post Codes

    When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 147: Appendix B Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the BMC KVM console. 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 148 Super X12DPT-B6 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 149: Driver Installation

    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 DVD.

  • Page 150: Superdoctor ® 5

    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 151: Bmc

    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 152: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where bodily injuries may occur. 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 153 Appendix C: 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 154 Super X11DPT-B6 User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

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