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  • Page 1 H13QSH USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the H13QSH motherboard. About This Motherboard Built upon the functionality and capability of the Quad AMD Instinct™ MI300A APUs, the H13QSH motherboard provides superior graphics capability and system performance while consuming little power.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com (RMA Support) Webmaster@supermicro.com (Webmaster) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Contacting Supermicro ......................4 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 H13QSH System Board Overview ..................7 1.2 Quick Reference ........................9 Quick Reference Table ......................10 Motherboard Features .......................12 Block Diagram ........................14 1.3 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................15 1.4 Special Features ........................15 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................15...
  • Page 6 Preface 2.6 LED Indicators ........................37 2.7 Front Control Panel ......................40 2.8 M.2 Solid State Drive Installation ..................45 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................46 Before Power On ......................46 No Power ..........................46 No Video ...........................47 System Boot Failure ......................47 The System Cannot Retain the Setup Configuration ............47 When the System Becomes Unstable ................47 3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...................48 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................49...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. This motherboard is intended to be used in a Supermicro 4-way server as an integrated solution. It will not be sold as an independent product; no shipping package will be provided.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. H13QSH 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...

  • Page 9: Quick Reference

    BP_PWR5 FAN_PWR3 LED1 FAN_PWR2 BP_PWR4 JRU1 JMD2 BP_PWR3 Figure 1-2. H13QSH Layout Notes: • Components not documented are for internal testing only. • Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports. • Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. To...

  • Page 10: Quick Reference Table

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 Video Display Enable Pins 1/2: Video Display Enabled JRU1 UID LED/BMC Reset Closed: Normal (UID LED) JSKUID1-3 Refer to system manual for details Description Status LED1 (LEDPWR) Power LED...
  • Page 11 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector NCSI1 (JNCSI1)/ NCSI Headers for IPMI Support NCSI2 (JNCSI2) PSU1 (JPSU1)/ Supermicro Proprietary Power Supply Units 1/2 for System Use PSU2 (JPSU2) PDB1_SB/PDB2_SB SMB I²C for 4U Power Distribution Board P1_PCIE1B/P1_PCIE2B JA2 and JA4: PCIe 5.0 x8 by APU1 P2_PCIE1B/P2_PCIE2B JB2 and JB4: PCIe 5.0 x8 by APU2...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features • Quad AMD Instinct™ MI300A APUs in sockets SH5 Memory • 128 GB HBM3, bandwidth 5.3 TB/s Chipset • System on Chip (SoC) Expansion Slots • 20 MCIO connectors (16 PCIe 5.0 x8, three PCIe 5.0 x4 x4, one PCIe 5.0 x4 with PCIe 4.0 x4) •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction System Management • IPMIView / SMCIPMITOOL • SuperDoctor® 5 • Redundant power supply unit detection sensor • SPM/SSM/SUM-OOB/InBand • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support LED Indicators • CPU / System Overheat LED • Power / Suspend-state Indicator •...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Block Diagram Display port Serial port PCIe x1 G2 Dedicated IPMI port 2x USB 3.0 M.2(x2) & M.2(x1) PCIe x2, x1 G4 PCIe Switch Broadcom PEX89024 APU1 APU4 MCIOx4 (x2) PCIe x4 G5 (x2) PCIe x4 G5 PCIe x4 G5 (x2) MCIOx4 (x2) PCIe x16 G5...

  • Page 15: Processor And Chipset Overview

    • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Version 3.5 1.4 Special Features This section describes the health monitoring features of the H13QSH motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports system health monitoring. 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.

  • Page 16: System Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the H13QSH motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip that supports system health monitoring. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen.

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, please refer to the Supermicro website. 1.7 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-1. Motherboard Mounting Holes...

  • Page 21: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 3.

  • Page 22: 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 APU support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Processor and Heatsink 1. Unscrew the screw #1 holding down the force frame. Screw #1 Force Frame 2. The spring-loaded force frame will raise up after the screw securing it (#1) is removed. Gently allow it to lift up to its stopping position. Force Frame...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Lift the rail frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While keeping a secure grip of the rail frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the external cap.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 5. The APU package is shipped from the factory with the carrier frame pre-assembled. Grip the handle of the carrier frame/APU package assembly from its shipping tray, and while gripping the handle, align the flanges of the carrier frame onto the rails of the rail frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the rail frame is lowered later.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Installation 7. Lift up the rail frame till it securely rests in upright position. Then remove the PnP cover cap from the APU socket below. Grip the two lift tabs marked "Remove" at the middle of the cap and pull vertically upwards to remove the PnP cover cap. Rail Frame Warning! The exposed socket contacts are extremely vulnerable and can be damaged easily.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 8. Gently lower the rail frame down onto the socket until the latches on the rail frame engage with the socket housing and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place! 9. The force frame is spring loaded and has to be held in place before it is secured. Important: Use a T20 bit torque driver with a torque of 12.5-15.0 kgf-cm (10.8-13.0 in-lbf) to prevent damage to the processor.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Installation 10. Replace and tighten the screws in the same order they were removed. When finished, the force frame will be secure over both the rail frame and APU package. 11. After the force frame is secured and the APU package is in place, now you must install the heatsink to the frame.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 12. Using a diagonal pattern, tighten the six screws down on the heatsink in a clockwise fashion until secure. Use a T20 bit torque driver with a torque of 12.5-15.0 kgf-cm (10.8-13.0 in-lbf) to prevent damage to the processor. The heatsink will now be secured and you have finished installing the processor and heatsink onto the motherboard.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Installation Un-installing the Processor and Heatsink 1. Remove the heatsink attached to the top of the APU package by reversing the installation procedure. 2. Clean the thermal grease left by the heatsink on the APU package lid to limit the risk of it contaminating the APU package land pads or contacts in the socket housing.

  • Page 31: Connectors

    Power Supply Connectors (PSU1/PSU2) Two PDUs (Power Distribution Units) can be connected to PSU1/PSU2 and support a total of four Supermicro proprietary power supply units that provide the main power to your system. 4-Pin Backplane Power Connector (JPWR1-2) Four 4-pin power connectors for backplane devices. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 32: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are eight 4-pin fan headers (FAN 1-FAN 8) used for your system cooling fans. Additionally, four 6-pin fan headers (FAN 9-FAN 12), located at the rear side of the chassis, are for fans used to cool the backplane. In addition, an Fan_PMB header used for I C temperature sensor cooling is located at JFAN1.
  • Page 33 Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf. Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you when the chassis is opened. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin# Definition...

  • Page 35: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Installation Power Button and Front IUD Button Select Jumper Jumper JRU1 is used to configure pin 2 of Front Control Panel header 1 (FP1) to function as a Power button or as the Front UID button. To set pin 2 of FP1 for Front UID use in a chassis that supports front UID connection, close pin 1 and pin 2 of Jumper JRU1.

  • Page 37: Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 LED Indicators BMC LAN Port LEDs A dedicated BMC LAN connection is located on the rear I/O panel and has two LED indicators. The LED on the right indicates connection and activity, while the LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (LED1) The Onboard Power LED (LEDPWR) is located at LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system power is on. Be sure to turn off the system power and unplug the power cords before removing or installing components.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation APU Power Status LED Indicators APU Power Status LED indicators are located at LED5, LED6, and LED7. When an APU power supply fails, the corresponding Power Status LED will turn solid red. Refer to the table below for more details. APU Power Staus LED Indicators (LED5, LED6, and LED7) LED Status LED#...

  • Page 40: Front Control Panel

    I²C support for front access. Front control panel header 2, located at FP2, provides additional functions, including USB and VGA support to the system. These front control panel headers are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. Pin Definitions of FP1 (JF1)
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED Button The Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED button is located on pin 1 of front control panel header 1 (FP1). Momentarily contacting pin 1 of FP1 will power on/off the system or display BMC/BIOS status.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Installation Fail LED (Information LED for OH/FF/PF) The Fail LED (Information LED for OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail) connection is located on pin 4 of FP1. This LED provides warnings of overheating, power failure, or fan failure. See the table below for FP1 pin definitions.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation RoT (Root of Trust) Power LED The Power LED for RoT (Root of Trust) connection is located on pin 9 of FP1. If this LED is on, power for the RoT chip is on. Standby Power A Standby Power (I C) connection is located on pin 10 - pin 14 of FP1 to provide power to the system when it is in standby mode.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Front Control Panel Header with I²C (FP1) In addition to Front Control Panel header 1 (FP1), another Front Control Panel header, located at FP2, supports a VGA connector and two USB 2.0 ports (USB 3/4). Front Control Panel Header 2 (FP2) MHVR2 Figure 2-3.

  • Page 45: Solid State Drive Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 M.2 Solid State Drive Installation Installing Dual M.2 SSDs 1. Disconnect power from the system. 2. Refer to the motherboard layout and locate the M.2 dual slots (JMD1/2). 3. Insert the lower M.2 sideways into the connector so that it lays flat, then follow the instructions below from 4.

  • Page 46: 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 47: No Video

    1. APU/BIOS support: Make sure that your APU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system. Note: Refer to the product page on our website at http://www.supermicro.com for memory and APU support and updates. 2. Storage drives support: Make sure that all storage drives work properly. Replace the bad storage drives with good ones.

  • Page 48: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our website for more information on the minimum power requirements. 5.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    3.3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H13QSH motherboard supports up to 512 GB HBM3 (128 GB per Socket) which is embedded in the APU. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 50: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 51: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.5 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 (see Figure 3-1). 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 52: Battery Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow steps 1 and 2 in Battery Removal section and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H13QSH motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 54: Main Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: BIOS Supermicro H13QSH BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system. Build Date This item displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.

  • Page 56: Advanced

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.

  • Page 57: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Re-try Boot If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4: BIOS SEV-ES ASID Space Limit This setting customize SEV-VS ASID space limit. The default value is 1. PPIN Opt-in The Protected Processor Identification Number (PPIN) is a unique serial number for each processor. The options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. SNP Memory (RMP Table) Coverage Select Enabled to set the entire system memory covered.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS • CPU Version • Number of Cores Running • Processor Family • Processor Model • Microcode Patch Level • L1 Instruction Cache (Size/Method) • L1 Data Cache (Size/Method) • L2 Cache (Size/Method) • L3 Cache per Socket (Size/Method) CPU1 PCIe Package Group G0 This setting selects the PCIe port bifurcation configuration for the selescted slot.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU4 Information CPU4 Information CPU4 PCIe Package Group G0 This setting selects the PCIe port bifurcation configuration for the selescted slot. The options include Auto, x4x4x4x4, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. CP4 PCIe Package Group G1 This setting selects the PCIe port bifurcation configuration for the selescted slot. The options include Auto, x4x4x4x4, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16.

  • Page 61: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Data Link Feature Cap Use this setting to set Data Link Feature Cap. Options include Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. SEV-SNP Support Use this setting for SEV-SNP Support. Options include Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. xGMI Configuration xGMI Link Width Control Options include Manual and Auto.

  • Page 62: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS High Precision Event Timer The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) can produce periodic interrupts and is used to synchronize multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the need to use other timestamp calculations. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCI AER Support Enbles Advanced error reporting capability.

  • Page 63: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: BIOS Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: BIOS Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8. Parity A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Options include None, Even, Odd, Mark, and Space.

  • Page 65: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Console Redirection Settings  Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emergency Managment Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: BIOS SR-IOV Support If the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices, this setting will Disable or Enable the Single Root IO Virtualization Support for the system. BME DMA Mitigation Re-enable Bus Master Attribute disabled during PCI enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM Locked.

  • Page 67: Usb Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS PCI Devices Option Rom Setting SLOT1 PCIe5.0 x16 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCIe Slot OPROM option. The options are Disabled and EFI. SLOT2 PCIe5.0 x16 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCIe Slot OPROM option. The options are Disabled and EFI.

  • Page 68: Network Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. XHCI Hand-Off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off.
  • Page 69 Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Supermicro KMS Server IP address Enter IP4 address in dotted-decimal notation. Second Supermicro KMS Server IP address Enter IP4 address in dotted-decimal notation. Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Enter Supermicro KMS TCP port number. The default value is 5696.

  • Page 70: Client Certificate

    Chapter 4: BIOS KMS Time Out KMS Server connecting time-out, unit is second, in the range of 5~30 seconds. The default value is 5. TimeZone Enter the correct timezone. The default value is 0. Client UserName Use this setting to enter the client identity. Choose a username 0-63 characters long. Client Password Use this setting to enter the client password.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Security Policy The options include Disabled and Enabled. TLS Authenticate Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration Enroll Certification Enroll Certification Using File Use this feature to enroll certification from a file. Certification GUID Use this feature to enroll to input the certification GUID.

  • Page 72: Driver Health

    Chapter 4: BIOS Discard & Exit Create from file Create a RAM disk from a given file. Created RAM disk list: Remove seleced RAM disk(s). Driver Health The setting provides the health status for the Drivers/controllers.

  • Page 73: Bmc

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 BMC This tab allows you to configure the following IPMI settings for the system. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. BMC Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...

  • Page 74: Bmc Network Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three- digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

  • Page 76: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 Event Logs This tab allows the user to configure the following event logs settings for the system. Change Smbios Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events.

  • Page 78: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.6 Security This tab allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press <Enter> to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. Note that if the Administrator Password is erased, the User Password will be cleared as well. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. Expert Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Vendor Keys/Valid Provision Factory Defaults Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4: BIOS Key Exchange Keys (KEK) This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Key- Exchange-Keys for the system. The sizes, keys numbers, and key sources of the Key- Exchange-Keys will be indicated as well. Select Update to update your "Key Exchange Keys".
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded) c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin) d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin) 2) Authenticated UEFI Variable 3) EFI PE/COFF Image (SHA256)

  • Page 82: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this tab to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Driver Option Priorities Fixed Boot Option Priorities...

  • Page 83: Delete Boot Option

    Chapter 4: BIOS Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Boot Option #2 CD/DVD Boot Option #3 USB Hard Disk: UEFI: USB3.0 FLASH DRIVE 1.00, Partition 1 Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD Boot Option #5 USB Key Boot Option #6 USB Floppy Boot Option #7 USB Lan Boot Option #8 Network Boot Option #9 UEFI AP: UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell...

  • Page 84: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab to enter the Save & Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 86: Appendix A Software

    Appendix A: Software Appendix A Software After the hardware has been installed, you can boot the Operating System (OS). In addition, the following software is supported on the H13QSH. A.1 Ubuntu Server 22.04 ISO Installation ® Prerequisites Ubuntu Server 22.04 ISO Image Obtaining the Ubuntu Server 22.04 ISO for AMD64 CPU architecture (amd64) and save it...
  • Page 87 Connect the system to a monitor or display using a VGA port or a DisplayPort (Mini DP). Ensure that network is connected to BMC using a network cable and power on the system. The BMC IP address will appear on the right corner of the Supermicro Logo screen. Step 2. Accessing the BMC Remote Server Log in to BMC Remote Server 1.
  • Page 88 Appendix A: Software 3. Input the username "ADMIN" and the unique BMC password, which is located on the label on the opposite side of the service tag of the system. Click the "Login" to proceed. Outcome: The BMC Dashboard offers insights into system overview, configuration, health status, and maintenance.
  • Page 89 Appendix A: Software Step 3. Controlling the System Remotely 1. The Remote Control menu in the RMC Remote Server enables remote server operations. 2. Use the Launch Console section to configure the remote console interface settings. Choose between the HTML5 interface or a JAVA plug-in.
  • Page 90 Appendix A: Software Launch a HTML5 Remote Browser 1. Set HTML5 as the current interface. 2. Choose the mouse mode according to your operating system, such as "Set Mode to Absolute (Windows, Ubuntu, RH6.x, or later)". 3. Click the "Launch Console" button to open a console in a new browser window.
  • Page 91 Appendix A: Software Step 4. Mounting the ISO Image There are two methods to mount ISO images. If the ISO files are stored locally on your drive, you can mount them directly within the remote control browser. Alternatively, if the ISO files are located on a shared server, you can mount them via the Configuration >...
  • Page 92 Appendix A: Software 2. Select the "Choose File" button to browse and select the RHEL ISO image on your local drive for use. 3. Click the "Mount" button to attach the chosen iso image.
  • Page 93 Appendix A: Software Result: Upon successful mounting of the ISO image, a green indicator will appear in the "Device" tab. Close the dialog to continue. Method Two: Mount the ISO Image through Shared Server 1. On the BMC dashboard, go to Configuration > Virtual Media, this allows you to attach an iso image from the server.
  • Page 94 Appendix A: Software 2. Click the "Edit" icon to adjust the VM configuration. Enter the server host address and the path to the ISO image. Then, click the "Save" to apply the changes. 3. Click the "Connect" icon to mount the virtual media. The device status will display as green once the VM is successfully configured.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: Software Step 5. Boot from Virtual Media To boot from the mounted image in virtual media, users must manually select the boot device from the Boot Menu during BIOS POST. 1. Power on the system and wait for the Log screen to display. To access the Boot Menu, repeatedly press <F11>...
  • Page 96 Appendix A: Software Subsequently, the Boot Menu is displayed. 2. Select "UEFI: ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ" as the boot menu. This selection mounts the ISO image mounted in Virtual Media. Press "Enter" to proceed. The GRUB menu will be displayed.
  • Page 97 Appendix A: Software Step 6. Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04 OS 1. Follow the Ubuntu installer steps to continue installation. Choose "Try or Install Ubuntu Server" to proceed. 2. Select the language.
  • Page 98 Appendix A: Software 3. Determine whether to update to the new installer or not. Note: Check whether the system supports the new version before installation. 4. Select the keyboard layout. 5. Select the installation type.
  • Page 99 Appendix A: Software 6. Configure the network connection to proceed. If an Ethernet network connection is available, proceed by selecting at least one network configuration option displayed on the installation UI. 7. Configure a proxy server or not. 8. Configure an Ubuntu archive mirror.
  • Page 100 Appendix A: Software 9. Select a drive for OS deployment and customize the storage layout or not. 10. Confirm the storage layout and accept the irreversible change.
  • Page 101 Appendix A: Software 11. Enter the username and password. 12. Determine to upgrade to Ubuntu Pro or not. 13. Determine to install OpenSSH server or not.
  • Page 102 Appendix A: Software 14. Choose the software packages on demand. 15. Installation begin and wait for the completion.
  • Page 103 Appendix A: Software 16. Reboot the system to complete the installation. 17. Remove the installation medium and press "ENTER" to continue the OS initialization.
  • Page 104 Appendix A: Software 18. Boot into OS successfully 19. Login with the username and password and start to operate the system as demand.
  • Page 105 Connect the system to a monitor or display using a VGA port or a DisplayPort (DP). Ensure that the network is connected to the BMC using a network cable and power on the system. The BMC IP address will appear on the right corner of the Supermicro Logo screen.
  • Page 106 Appendix A: Software Step 2. Accessing the BMC Remote Server Log in to the BMC Remote Server 1. In the terminal, execute a ping command to the BMC IP address, such as 10.184.13.17, to verify its connectivity. 2. Launch a new web browser and input the BMC IP address into the URL field. Outcome: The BMC Remote Console login screen will be displayed.
  • Page 107 Appendix A: Software Outcome: The BMC Dashboard offers insights into system overview, configuration, health status, and maintenance. Step 3. Accessing the BMC Remote Server 1. The Remote Control menu in the BMC Remote Server enables remote server operations.
  • Page 108 Appendix A: Software 2. Use the Launch Console section to configure the remote console interface settings. Choose between the HTML5 interface or a JAVA plug-in. Launch an HTML5 Remote Browser 1. Set HTML5 as the current interface. 2. Choose the mouse mode according to your operating system, such as "Set Mode to Absolute (Windows, Ubuntu, RH6.x, or later)."...
  • Page 109 Appendix A: Software Step 4. Mounting the ISO Image There are two methods to mount ISO images. If the ISO files are stored locally on your drive, you can mount them directly within the remote control browser. Alternatively, if the ISO files are located on a shared server, you can mount them via the Configuration >...
  • Page 110 Appendix A: Software 2. Select the "Choose File" button to browse and select the RHEL ISO image on your local driver for use.
  • Page 111 Appendix A: Software 3. Click the "Mount" button to attach the chosen ISO image. Result: Upon successful mounting of the ISO image, a green indicator will appear in the "Device" tab. Close the dialogue to continue.
  • Page 112 Appendix A: Software Method Two: Mount the ISO Image through a Shared Server 1. On the BMC dashboard, go to Configuration > Virtual Media. This allows you to attach an ISO image from the server. 2. Click the "Edit" icon to adjust the VM configuration. Enter the server host address and the path to the ISO image.
  • Page 113 Appendix A: Software 3. Click the "Connect" icon to mount the virtual media. 4. The device status will display as green once the VM is successfully configured.
  • Page 114 Appendix A: Software Step 5. Boot from Virtual Media To boot from the mounted image in virtual media, users must manually select the boot device from the Boot Menu during BIOS POST. 1. Power on the system and wait for the Log screen to display. To access the BIOS setup menu, repeatedly press <F11>...
  • Page 115 Appendix A: Software 2. Select "UEFI: ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ" as the boot menu. This selection mounts the ISO image mounted in Virtual Media. Press "Enter" to proceed. The GRUB menu will be displayed. Step 6. Installing the RHEL 9.3 OS 1.
  • Page 116 Appendix A: Software 2. Select the language. 3. The Installation Summary window provides a glance of the configuration you need before you begin the installation.
  • Page 117 Appendix A: Software 4. Click the "Installation Destination" button to select the storage drive. 5. Select the drive to which you want to install the RHEL OS.
  • Page 118 Appendix A: Software 6. Select one of the drives and choose "Custom" if you want to customize the drive's volume. This will display the available space on the selected drive.
  • Page 119 Appendix A: Software 7. For RHEL, you need to have at least three mount points (/boot/efi, /, and swap). Click the "+" button to create new mount point "/boot/efi" as the boot partition for EFI system. 8. The "Add a new mount point" dialogue will pop up. Select the mount point "/boot/efi" and the storage size.
  • Page 120 Appendix A: Software Result: The new mount point "/boot/efi" will be added under the "New Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 Installation". 9. Click the "+" button to create another new mount point "/" as the root directory. Configure the mount point "/" and the desired storage size. Then, click the "Add mount point"...
  • Page 121 Appendix A: Software Result: The new mount point "/" will be added under the "New Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 Installation". 10. Click the "+" button to create another new mount point "swap" for virtual memory space. Configure the mount point "swap" and the desired storage size. Then, click the "Add mount point"...
  • Page 122 Appendix A: Software Result: The new mount point "swap" will be added under the "New Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 Installation". 11. Click the "Done" button at the left top corner after all the required partitions are created.
  • Page 123 Appendix A: Software 12. Accept the changes to customize the partitions. Result: In the "Installation Summary" screen, Installation Destination has been updated to "Custom partitioning selected."...
  • Page 124 Appendix A: Software 13. Click the "Root Password" in the "Installation Summary". 14. Enter the password for the root user. Result: The status of the Root User becomes "Root Password is set".
  • Page 125 Appendix A: Software 15. Click the "User Password" in "Installation Summary".
  • Page 126 Appendix A: Software 16. Enter "Full Name", "User Name" , "Password", and "Confirm Password" details. Once done, click the "Done" button. Result: The status of User Creation becomes "User username is set".
  • Page 127 Appendix A: Software 17. After completing all the above steps, click the "Begin Installation" to start the installation process.
  • Page 128 Appendix A: Software 18. After the installation is complete, click the "Reboot System" to reboot. 19. After rebooting, the user login page shows up. Enter the user password to log in.
  • Page 129 Appendix A: Software Result: Log in successfully. You can start using this system.
  • Page 130 Connect the system to a monitor or display using a VGA port or a DisplayPort (Mini DP). Ensure that network is connected to BMC using a network cable and power on the system. The BMC IP address will appear on the right corner of the Supermicro Logo screen.
  • Page 131 Appendix A: Software Step 1. Accessing the BMC Remote Server Log in to BMC Remote Server 1. In the terminal, execute a ping command to the BMC IP address, such as 10.184.13.17, to verify its connectivity. 2. Launch a new web browser and input the BMC IP address into the URL field. Outcome: The BMC Remote Console login screen will be displayed.
  • Page 132 Appendix A: Software Outcome: The BMC Dashboard offers insights into system overview, configuration, health status, and maintenance. Step 3. Controlling the System Remotely 1. The Remote Control menu in the BMC Remote Server enables remote server operations.
  • Page 133 Appendix A: Software 2. Use the Launch Console section to configure the remote console interface settings. Choose between the HTML5 interface or a JAVA plug-in. Launch an HTML5 remote browser. To launch an HTML5 Remote Browser 1. Set HTML5 as the current interface. 2.
  • Page 134 Appendix A: Software Step 4. Mounting the ISO Image There are two methods to mount ISO images. If the ISO files are stored locally on your drive, you can mount them directly within the remote control browser. Alternatively, if the ISO files are located on a shared server, you can mount them via the Configuration >...
  • Page 135 Appendix A: Software 2. Select the "Choose File" button to browse and select the SLES ISO image on your local drive for use.
  • Page 136 Appendix A: Software 3. Click the "Mount" button to attach the chosen ISO image. Result: Upon successful mounting of the ISO image, a green indicator will appear in the "Device" tab. Close the dialogue to continue.
  • Page 137 Appendix A: Software Method Two: Mounting the ISO Image through Shared Server 1. On the BMC dashboard, go to Configuration > Virtual Media. This allows you to attach an ISO image from the server. 2. Click the "Edit" icon to adjust the VM configuration. Enter the server host address and the path to the ISO image.
  • Page 138 Appendix A: Software 3. Click the "Connect" icon to mount the virtual media. 4. The device status will display as green once the VM is successfully configured.
  • Page 139 Appendix A: Software Step 5. Boot from Virtual Media To boot from the mounted image in virtual media, users must manually select the boot device from the Boot Menu during BIOS POST. 1. Power on the system and wait for the Log screen to display. To access the BIOS setup menu, repeatedly press <F11>...
  • Page 140 Appendix A: Software 2. Select "UEFI: ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ" as the boot menu. This option will present the ISO image mounted in Virtual Media. Press "Enter" to proceed. You will see the GRUB Menu. Step 6. Installing SLES 15 SP5 OS 1.
  • Page 141 Appendix A: Software 2. Select the Language, Keyboard Layout, and Product to Install. 3. Read and agree the License Agreement to continue.
  • Page 142 Appendix A: Software 4. Register the system according to the requirements. 5. Select the Extensions and Modules for installation.
  • Page 143 Appendix A: Software 6. Confirm the media sources for the Add-On Product. 7. Select the System Role.
  • Page 144 Appendix A: Software 8. Define the partitions. 9. Choose the time zone.
  • Page 145 Appendix A: Software 10. Create a new user. 11. Set the password for the system administrator root.
  • Page 146 Appendix A: Software 12. Confirm the installation settings before starting the installation. 13. Press "Install" to begin the installation.
  • Page 147 Appendix A: Software 14. The Installation begins. 15. After the installation is complete, the system will automatically reboot until the user login page appears. Enter your user password to log in.
  • Page 148 Appendix A: Software Result: You have successfully logged in and can now start using this system.
  • Page 149 A.4 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 150: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 151 Appendix B: Warning Statements WARNUNG Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn die Batterie durch einen falschen Typ ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. ATTENTION Il existe un risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect.

  • Page 152: Product Disposal

    Appendix B: Warning Statements B.2 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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