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B12DPE-6

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Page 1 B12DPE-6 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: About This Manual
Socket-P+) with up to 38 CPU cores and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 270W. Built with the Intel LBG-2/LBG-4 chipset, the B12DPE-6 motherboard supports up to 8TB 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM DDR4 ECC memory with speeds up to 3200 MHz in 32 DIMMs, and up to 12TB Intel®...
Page 4 Super B12DPE-6 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 Shipping Package ........................7 1.2 Processor and Chipset Support ..................15 1.3 System Health Monitoring ....................16 1.4 ACPI Features ........................16 1.5 Power Supply ........................17 1.6 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 B12DPE-6 User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation ..................54 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................55 Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction .........................56 4.2 Main Setup .........................57 4.3 Advanced Setup Conﬁ gurations ..................59 4.4 Event Logs ........................126 4.5 Server Management ......................128 4.6 Security ..........................131...
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 Shipping Package This motherboard is intended to be used in an SMCI-proprietary chassis as a part of an integral system solution.
Page 8 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual B12DPE-6 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 B12DPE-6 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) PWR1 PWR2 JPM1 Controller CPLD1 BAR CODE CPLD Dual Boot JBT1 BIOS CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 B12DPE-6 REV:1.00A CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 MAC CODE CPU1 PCI-E 4.0 X16 Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.
Page 10: Quick Reference
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Quick Reference Dual Boot LAN Controller for CPLD CPLD1 LEDM1 Flash JBT1 JPME1 PWR2 PWR1 PWR1 PWR2 JPM1 JRK1 Controller JMEZZ1 CPLD1 BAR CODE CPLD JTPM1 CPLD Flash Dual Boot JBT1 BIOS BIOS CPU1 CPU1 P1-DIMMC2...
Page 11: Quick Reference Table
Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPME1 ME Manufacturing Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) Onboard LED Indicator Description Status Blinking Green: BMC Normal (Active), LEDM1 BMC Activity LED Solid Green: (during BMC Reset or during a Cold Reboot) Connector Description...
Page 12: Motherboard Features
• Intel PCH LBG-2/LBG-4 Expansion Slots • Supermicro-proprietary AOM PCIe Gen2/3 x16 modules with support of three SATA3/SAS3 HDD connectors or SMCI AOM-BPNIO-SCE/SNE and NVMe Network • Dual 25G onboard Mellanox ConnectX-4 connectors and one Mezzanine (with PCIe x16 support) (optional) Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) •...
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 speciﬁ cations. Note 2: For BMC conﬁ guration instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Con- ﬁ guration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Page 14 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual CPU2-C2 CPU2-C1 CPU2-D2 CPU2-D1 CPU2-A2 CPU2-B2 CPU2-B1 CPU2-A1 CPU1-B1 CPU1-B2 CPU1-A1 CPU1-A2 CPU1-D2 CPU1-C1 CPU1-D1 CPU1-C2 10.4/11.2G CPU2-G2 CPU2-H1 CPU2-E1 CPU2-F2 CPU2-F1 CPU2-G1 CPU2-H2 CPU2-E2 CPU1-F1 CPU1-F2 CPU1-E1 CPU1-E2 CPU1-H1 CPU1-H2 CPU1-G1CPU1-G2 PCIE 3.0 PCIE 3.1...
Page 15: Processor And Chipset Support
(AI), deep learning (DL), big data, and enterprise applications. The B12DPE-6 is optimized for use in 6U SuperBlade servers that require high-speed IO and disaggregated front IO card support.
Page 16: System Health Monitoring
ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, please refer to the Supermicro website.
Page 17: Power Supply
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. This motherboard utilizes an SMCI-proprietary power connectors, located at PWR1/PWR2, to provide power to the motherboard.
Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation
Super B12DPE-6 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 it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufﬁ cient 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 B12DPE-6 User's Manual 1. The 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Processor Top View (3D) CPU Key Pin 1 = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key Processor Top View...
Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation 2. The Processor Carrier Carrier Bottom View...
Page 22 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 3. Heatsink Note: Exercise extreme care when handling the heatsink. Pay attention to the edges of heatsink ﬁ ns which can be sharp! To avoid damaging the heatsink, please do not apply excessive force on the ﬁ ns 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 B12DPE-6 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 B12DPE-6 User's Manual Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable 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. 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 B12DPE-6 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 B12DPE-6 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 B12DPE-6 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 B12DPE-6 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
CPLD1 BAR CODE CPLD Dual Boot JBT1 BIOS CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 B12DPE-6 REV:1.00A CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 MAC CODE CPU1 PCI-E 4.0 X16 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: Installing The Motherboard
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the front I/O card in the chassis ﬁ rst. 2. Locate the Mezzanine card mounting holes on the motherboard. Install the standoffs on these mounting holes on the top of the motherboard before installing the Mezzanine card.
Page 37: Memory Support And Installation
Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre- vent any possible damage. Memory Support This motherboard supports up to 8TB 3DS LRDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS RDIMM/RDIMM/NV-DIMM DDR4 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds of 3200/2933/2666 MHz in 32 memory slots It also supports up to 12TB Intel®...
Page 38 2 CPUs & 28 DIMMs CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMMH1/ P2-DIMMA2/P2-DIMME2/P2-DIMMC2/P2-DIMMG2 CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMG1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMMH1/ 2 CPUs & 32 DIMMs P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMME2/P1-DIMMC2/P1-DIMMG2/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMF2/P1-DIMMD2/P1-DIMMH2 (Note) CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMMH1/ P2-DIMMA2/P2-DIMME2/P2-DIMMC2/P2-DIMMG2/P2-DIMMB2/P2-DIMMF2/P2-DIMMD2/P2-DIMMH2 Note: This memory conﬁ guration is recommended by Supermicro for optimal memory performance. Please use this conﬁ guration to maximize your memory performance.
Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation PMem 200 Series Population table (with 32 Slots) ® Note: The Intel Optane Persistent Memory (PMem) 200 Series are supported by the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (83xx/63xx/53xx/4314 Series) Processors. PMem 200 Series Population Table (within 1 CPU socket) DDR4+ AD Inter- Mode...
Page 40 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Validation Matrix (DDR4 DIMMS with PMem 200 Series) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per DIMM DIMM Type & Data Width DRAM Density (Stack) 16Gb 1Rx8 1Rx4 16GB 32GB RDIMM (up to 3200) 1Rx8 16GB 32GB 1Rx4 32GB...
Page 41: Dimm Installation
DIMM population tables in the previous section. Locate DIMM memory slots on CPU1 the motherboard as shown on the right. B12DPE-6 REV:1.00A CPU2 CPU2 2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
Page 42: Connectors And Headers
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 2.5 Connectors and Headers Motherboard Power Connectors This motherboard utilizes two SMCI-proprietary power connectors, located at PWR1/PWR2, to provide main power to the motherboard. Connect these two power connectors to the power supplies for motherboard power use. Failure in doing so may void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
Page 43 Install a PCIe 4.0 x16 riser card on JMEZZ1. Refer to the layout below for the location of JMEZZ1. 1. JMZZ1 Connector PWR1 PWR2 JPM1 Controller CPLD1 BAR CODE CPLD Dual Boot JBT1 BIOS CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 B12DPE-6 REV:1.00A CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 MAC CODE CPU1 PCI-E 4.0 X16...
Page 44 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 45 Location of JRK1 PWR1 PWR2 JPM1 Controller CPLD1 BAR CODE CPLD Dual Boot JBT1 BIOS CPU1 CPU1 1. VROC RAID Key (JRK1) CPU1 B12DPE-6 REV:1.00A CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 MAC CODE CPU1 PCI-E 4.0 X16...
Page 46: Jumper Settings
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 2.6 Jumper Settings Connector Pins How Jumpers Work Jumper To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts Setting between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identiﬁ...
Page 47 Jumper Setting Deﬁ nition Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) Pins 2-3 ME Recovery 1. JPME1 PWR1 PWR2 JPM1 Controller CPLD1 BAR CODE CPLD Dual Boot JBT1 BIOS CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 B12DPE-6 REV:1.00A CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 MAC CODE CPU1 PCI-E 4.0 X16...
Page 48: Led Indicators
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 2.7 LED Indicators BMC Activity LED A BMC Activity LED is located at LEDM1 on the motherboard. When LEDM1 is blinking green, the BMC is working properly. Refer to the table below for more information. BMC Activity LED Indicator LED Color Deﬁ...
Page 49: 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 50: System Boot Failure
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you do not have 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).
Page 51: When The System Becomes Unstable
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. When the System Becomes Unstable A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1.
Page 52: 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 ﬁ rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the speciﬁ...
Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions
BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Note 1: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. Note 2: For BIOS Update and Recovery instructions, please refer to the Firmware Update and Recovery Instructions for Supermicro's B12 Motherboards User's Guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Page 54: Battery Removal And Installation
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 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 55: Returning Merchandise For Service
For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
Page 56: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios
UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the B12DPE-6 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 57: Main Setup
Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset. Supermicro B12DPE-6 BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
Page 58 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total memory size available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the speed of memory modules installed in the system.
Page 59: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Conﬁ gurations 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.
Page 60: Power Configuration
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 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 Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
Page 61 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
Page 62: Cpu Configuration
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual CPU Conﬁ guration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Conﬁ guration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision •...
Page 63 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 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 64 Select Enable to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Disable and Enable. Note: For more information on TPM, please visit our website at http://www.supermicro. com/manuals/other. VMX (Not Available when "Enable Intel® TXT" is set to Enable)
Page 65: Advanced Power Management Confi Guration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Advanced Power Management Conﬁ guration  Power Technology Select Energy Efﬁ cient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efﬁ cient, and Custom. Power Performance Tuning (Available when "Power Technology"...
Page 66: Cpu C State Control
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual time energy needs of the applications so that the power-vs-performance balance can be optimized for energy efﬁ ciency. The options are HW_ALL and SW_ALL. Turbo Mode (Available when "SpeedStep" is set to Enable) Select enable to allow the CPU to operate at the manufacturer-deﬁ ned turbo speed by increasing CPU clock frequency.
Page 67 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Package C State Control (Available when "Power Technology" is set  to Custom) Package C State Use this feature to optimize and reduce CPU package power consumption in the idle mode. Please note that the changes you've made in this setting will affect all CPU cores or the circuits of the entire system.
Page 68: Chipset Configuration
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Chipset Conﬁ guration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following items may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge  This feature allows the user to conﬁ gure Intel North Bridge parameters. Uncore Conﬁ guration ...
Page 69 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 the system options are in conﬂ ict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conﬂ...
Page 70 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Auto, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WViLF. SNC (Sub NUMA) Select Enable to use "Sub NUMA Clustering" (SNC), which supports full SNC (2-cluster) interleave and 1-way IMC interleave.
Page 71: Memory Configuration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Memory Conﬁ guration  This feature allows the user to conﬁ gure the Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) settings. Enforce POR (Plan of Record) Select POR to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 memory frequency and voltage programming. The options are POR and Disable. PPR Type Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4 Technology.
Page 72: Memory Topology
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Restore NVDIMMs (Available when "Enabled ADR" is set to Enable, and when NVDIMMs are detected/installed in the system) Select Enable to automatically restore the functionality and the features of NVDIMM modules. The options are Enable and Disable.
Page 73 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 512. Partial Cache Line Sparing (PCLS) Select Enabled to support partial cache line sparing, which will allow partial of data contained in a cache line to be copied in the cache memory for safe-keeping/data security.
Page 74: Iio Configuration
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual IIO Conﬁ guration  CPU1 Conﬁ guration/CPU2 Conﬁ guration  IOU0 (IIO PCIe Port 1) Use this feature to conﬁ gure the PCIe Bifurcation setting for a PCIe port speciﬁ ed by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.
Page 75: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D)
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS provide "hints" to help optimize the processing of each transaction occurred in the target memory space. The options are Yes and No. Prioritize TPH (TLP Processing Hint) Select Enable to prioritize the TPL requests that will allow the "hints" to be sent to help facilitate and optimize the processing of certain transactions in the system memory.
Page 76 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Intel® VMD (Volume Management Device) Technology  This section describes the conﬁ guration settings for the Intel VMD 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 77: South Bridge
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS South Bridge • 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. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
Page 78: Server Me (Management Engine) Confi Guration
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Server ME (Management Engine) Conﬁ guration  This feature displays the following general ME conﬁ guration settings: • General ME Conﬁ guration • Oper. (Operation) Firmware Version • Backup Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version •...
Page 79: Pch Sata Confi Guration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS SATA Conﬁ guration  PCH SATA Conﬁ guration SATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enable and Disable. Conﬁ gure SATA as (Available when "SATA Controller" is set to Enable) Select AHCI to conﬁ...
Page 80 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available when "Conﬁ gure SATA as" is set to RAID) Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy.
Page 81: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Conﬁ guration  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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Page 82 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCIe device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
Page 83: Super Io Configuration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Super IO Conﬁ guration  Super IO Chip AST2600  Serial Port 1 Conﬁ guration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable Serial Port 1. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings (Available when "Serial Port 1" is set to Enabled) This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1.
Page 84 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Change Settings (Available when "Serial Port 2" is set to Enabled) This feature speciﬁ es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 2. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to Serial Port 2.
Page 85: Serial Port Console Redirection
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection  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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Page 86 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 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. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
Page 87 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Console Redirection Settings (for COM2/SOL) 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 Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set.
Page 88: Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 89 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) Out-of-Band Management Port This feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and COM2/SOL (Console Redirection).
Page 90: Acpi Settings
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual ACPI Settings  System ACPI Parameters Use this feature to conﬁ gure Advanced Conﬁ guration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings and parameters for your system. NUMA Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system performance.
Page 91: Trusted Computing (Available When A Tpm Device Is Installed And Detected By The Bios)
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 92 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual SHA256 PCR Bank Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Pending Operation 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.
Page 93 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 94 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual UEFI Variables Protections When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: Password Protection of Runtime Variables When this feature is set to Enable, NVRAM Runtime Variable protection will be managed and controlled by using the password of the system administrator. The options are Enable...
Page 95: Network Stack Configuration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Network Stack Conﬁ guration  Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Uniﬁ ed Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If "Network Stack" is set to Enabled, the following items will display: IPv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE boot support.
Page 96 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual HTTP Boot Conﬁ guration When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: HTTP Boot Conﬁ guration 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 97 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authenticate Conﬁ guration When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: Server CA Conﬁ guration This feature allows the user to conﬁ gure the client certiﬁ cate that is to be used by the server. Enroll Certiﬁ...
Page 98 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Discard Changes and Exit  Select this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system. Delete Certiﬁ cation  If this feature is set to Enable, the certiﬁ cate enrolled in the system will be deleted.
Page 99 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Conﬁ guration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Conﬁ guration  When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen will display: •...
Page 100 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual • DIMM UID: This feature displays the unique ID of the PMem module. • 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.
Page 101 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Firmware Activation Quiece Required: This feature indicates whether Firmware Activation Quiesce is required for the PMem module. • Firmware Activation Time: This feature indicates the time needed to activate the ﬁ rmware. • Manufacturer: This feature indicates the manufacturer of the PMem module. Show More Details Select Enabled to view more detailed information on the PMem module.
Page 102 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual • Channel ID • Channel Position • Revision ID • Form Factor • Manufacturer ID • Controller Revision ID • IS New • Memory Capacity • APP Direct Capacity • Unconﬁ gured Capacity • Inaccessible Capacity •...
Page 103 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS • Conﬁ guration Status • SKU Violation • Population Violation • ARS Status • Overwrite PMem Module Status • Last Shutdown Time • Average Power Reporting Time Constant [mS] • Viral Policy Enable • Viral State •...
Page 104 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual • Media Temperature Injection Enabled • Master Passphrase Enabled • 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...
Page 105: Back To Main Menu
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Monitor Health  This submenu displays the following health information on a memory module being monitored. • Current Alarm Threshold Status Controller Temperature: (within the alarm threshold on all PM modules) • Media Temperature: (within the alarm threshold on all PM modules). •...
Page 106: Update Firmware
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Update Firmware  Use this feature to select the ﬁ rmware image to be loaded on the PMem module. After loading the ﬁ rmware image, please reboot the system and select update for the ﬁ rmware to take effect.
Page 107: Confi Gure Security
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Conﬁ gure Security  Use this feature to conﬁ gure the security settings for all onboard PMem modules. State Select Enabled to conﬁ gure the security settings for the PMem modules installed in the system. Secure Erase with User Password Use this feature to erase all the persistent data saved in the PMem modules by entering user password.
Page 108 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Conﬁ gure Data Policy  Use this feature to conﬁ gure the data policy settings for all onboard PMem modules. Average Power Reporting Time Constant [ms] This feature speciﬁ ed the constant average power reporting time.
Page 109 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Regions  Current Conﬁ guration 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 110 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Provisioning  This submenu conﬁ gures the memory allocation goal for the onboard PMem memory modules. Create Goal Conﬁ guration  When this submenu is selected, the following items will display: Create Goal Conﬁ guration for •...
Page 111 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 112 Super B12DPE-6 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 113 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 speciﬁ es Volatile information of the PMem module. •...
Page 114 Super B12DPE-6 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 115 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 116 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual MAC:B03AF2B6059F-IPv6 - IPv6 Network Conﬁ guration  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Enter Conﬁ guration Menu  • Interface Name • Interface Type • MAC Address •...
Page 117 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC:B03AF2B6059F-IPv4 Network Conﬁ guration  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Conﬁ gured Select Enabled to show whether the network address has been successfully conﬁ gured or not.
Page 118 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual VLAN Conﬁ guration (MAC: 3CECEF4FFBFA)  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Enter Conﬁ guration Menu  Create New VLAN This feature allows the user to create a new VLAN.
Page 119 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC: 3CECEF4FFBFA - IPv6 Network Conﬁ guration  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Enter Conﬁ guration Menu  The following features will display: • Interface Name •...
Page 120 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Save Changes and Exit. Select Yes to save the changes that you've made and exit from this submenu.
Page 121 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC: 3CECEF4FFBFA - IPv4 Network Conﬁ guration  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Conﬁ gured Select Enabled to show whether the network address has been successfully conﬁ gured or not.
Page 122 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual VLAN Conﬁ guration (MAC: 3CECEF4FFBFB)  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Enter Conﬁ guration Menu  Create New VLAN This feature allows the user to create a new VLAN.
Page 123 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS MAC: 3CECEF4FFBFB - IPv6 Network Conﬁ guration  Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Enter Conﬁ guration Menu  The following features will display: • Interface Name •...
Page 124 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Save Changes and Exit. Select Yes to save the changes that you've made and exit from this submenu.
Page 125 Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Note: The Interface ID indicated above is for illustration only. It is unique per system. Conﬁ gured Select Enabled to show whether the network address has been successfully conﬁ gured or not. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Enable DHCP Select Enabled to support Dynamic Host Conﬁ...
Page 126: Event Logs
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to conﬁ gure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made any changes on a setting below, please reboot the system for the changes you've made to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
Page 127: Smbios Event Log Standard Settings
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 128: Server Management
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 4.5 Server Management This submenu displays the Server Management submenu which will allow the user to conﬁ gure the following Server Management settings. • BMC Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the BMC ﬁ rmware used in your system.
Page 129: Bmc Network Configuration
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS BMC Network Conﬁ guration When this submenu is selected, the following information will be displayed. • BMC LAN Selection: This feature allows the user to select the type of the BMC LAN. The manufacturer default setting is Failover. •...
Page 130 Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual ********************************* Conﬁ gure IPv4 Support ********************************* Conﬁ guration Address Source Use this feature to select the source of the IPv4 Connection. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of IPv4 connection and enter it to the system manually in the ﬁ...
Page 131: Security
SATA drives from being altered. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: For detailed instructions on how to conﬁ gure Secure Boot settings, please refer to the Secure Boot Conﬁ guration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Page 132: Security Function
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual SMCI Security Erase Conﬁ guration  This section allows the user to conﬁ gure 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 Conﬁ...
Page 133: Key Management
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Secure Mode Secure Boot Select Enabled to use Secure Boot settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system. The options are Standard and Custom.
Page 134: Authorized Signatures
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual Export Secure Boot Variables  This feature exports the NVRAM contents of Secure Boot variables to a storage device. Enroll EFI Image  This feature speciﬁ es which EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) image should be used for the system when it operates in the Secure Boot mode.
Page 135: Forbidden Signatures
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Forbidden Signatures  Use this feature to enter and conﬁ gure a set of values to be used as Forbidden Signatures for the system. These values also indicate sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the forbidden signatures.
Page 136: Boot
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 4.7 Boot Use this feature to conﬁ gure 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 (Uniﬁ ed Extensible Firmware Interface), and Dual.
Page 137: Delete Boot Option
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS  Delete Boot Option Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.  Delete Driver Option Delete Driver Option This feature allows the user to select a driver to delete from the boot priority list. ...
Page 138: Save & Exit
Super B12DPE-6 User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to conﬁ gure 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 conﬁ...
Page 139: Default Options
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Default Values To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized 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 140: 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 141: Appendix B Software
USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB ﬂ ash 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 ﬂ...
Page 142 Super B12DPE-6 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 143: 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 ﬁ le for your motherboard. Download this ﬁ le to a USB ﬂ ash drive or a DVD.
Page 144: 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 145: Bmc
When logging in to the BMC for the ﬁ rst 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 146: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations where a potential bodily injury may occur. Should you have questions or experience difﬁ culty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certiﬁ ed technicians should attempt to install or conﬁ gure components.
Page 147 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 148: Product Disposal
Super B12DPE-6 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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