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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Preface Conventions Used in the Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself. Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 System Features Front View Control Panel Rear View 1.3 System Architecture Main Components Motherboard Block Diagram 1.4 Motherboard Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Table Chapter 2: Server Installation 2.1 Unpacking the System...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contents Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power 3.2 Accessing the System Removing the Chassis Cover 3.3 Static-Sensitive Devices Precautions 3.4 Processor and Heatsink Installation LGA 4710 Socket E2 Processors Processor Top View Overview of the Processor Carrier Processor Carriers Overview of the Processor Socket Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contents Ejecting a Drive Replacing a Drive 3.8 System Cooling Fans Changing a System Fan Air Shroud Installing/Removing the Air Shroud 3.9 Power Supply Power Supply LEDs Replacing the Power Supply Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.1 Power Supply and Power Connections Power Connectors 4.2 Headers and Connections...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contents Power LED NMI Button 4.3 I/O Ports COM Port LAN Ports Unit Identifier Button USB Ports VGA Port 4.4 Jumper Settings CMOS Clear I²C Buses for VRM LAN Port Enable/Disable Onboard TPM Enable/Disable 4.5 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED BMC LAN LEDs M.2 LEDs Onboard Power LED...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contents Configuring Intel VMD Configuring VMD Manually Creating NVMe RAID Configurations Status Indications Hot-Swap Drives Hot-unplug Hot-plug Related Information Links Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 7.1 Online Resources Direct Links for the SYS-512B-WR System Direct Links for General Support and Information 7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On...
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Network Stack Configuration Menu MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Menu MAC:(MAC address)-IPv6 Network Configuration Menu PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu HTTP Boot Configuration Menu Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu Super-Guardians Configuration Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu Asmedia AHCI Controller Menu...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contents 8.4 Event Logs 8.5 BMC System Event Log Menu BMC Network Configuration Menu 8.6 Security Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu HDD Security Configuration Menu Secure Boot Menu TCG Storage Security Configuration Menu 8.7 Boot 8.8 Save & Exit...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: Marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) Support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@Supermicro.com...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SYS-512B-WR system. It is based on the X14SBW-F motherboard and the CSE-815BTS-R000WNP chassis. 1.1 Overview 1.2 System Features Front View Rear View 1.3 System Architecture Main Components Motherboard Block Diagram...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SuperServer® SYS- 512B-WR. The following provides an overview of the system specifications and capabilities. System Overview Motherboard X14SBW-F Chassis CSE-815BTS-R000WNP Single processor (Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500-series processor with P-cores or Processor Intel®...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction Notes: A link to the Quick Reference Guide can be found on the following page of the Supermicro website: https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/wio/1u/sys- 512b-wr The following safety models associated with the SYS-512B-WR have been certified as compliant with UL or CSA: 815-R8X14 or 815-8.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction 1.2 System Features The following views of the system display the main features. Refer to the System Specifications appendix of this manual for additional specifications. Front View The following features are located on the front of the SYS-512B-WR server. Figure 1-1.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction Control Panel Features Feature Description Power Fail LED When this LED flashes, it indicates a power failure in the power supply. Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below. NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicates network activity on LANs when flashing. Storage LED Indicates activity on the storage drives when flashing.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction Rear View The following features are located on the rear of the SYS-512B-WR server. Figure 1-3. SYS-512B-WR Rear View System Features: Rear Feature Description Power Supplies Two redundant power supply modules BMC LAN Port One dedicated BMC LAN port LAN Ports Two RJ45 and 1GbE LAN ports USB Ports...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction 1.3 System Architecture This section covers the locations of the system's main components and provides a system block diagram. Main Components Figure 1-4. SYS-512B-WR Main Component Locations System Features: Top Feature Description Riser Bracket Tool-less, top-loading riser bracket with FHFL double-width GPU support DIMM Slots Total eight DIMM slots DDR5 M.2 Slots...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction 1.4 Motherboard Quick Reference For details on the X14SBW-F motherboard layout and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Motherboard Layout Figure 1-6. X14SBW-F Motherboard Image...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Introduction Notes: "Maintenance and Component Installation" on page 35 for detailed information on jumpers, connectors, and LED indicators. "■" indicates the location of pin 1. Components not documented are for internal testing-purposes only. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
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LAN1, LAN2 LAN (RJ45) Ports SATA0–7 (Slimline SAS) Asmedia SATA 3.0 Ports SXB1A, SXB1B, SXB1C PCIe 5.0 x16 + x16 Supermicro Proprietary WIO Left Add-on Card Slots SXB2 PCIe 5.0 x8 (in x16) Supermicro Proprietary WIO Right Add-on Card Slot USB0/1 Rear I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your server in a server rack. If your server is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory, etc., refer to "Maintenance and Component Installation" on page 35 for details on installing those specific components.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation 2.1 Unpacking the System Inspect the box the server was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation 2.2 Preparing for Setup The box in which the SYS- 512B- WR server was shipped should include the rackmount hardware needed to install it into the rack. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure. Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. When not servicing, always keep the front door of the rack and all covers/panels on the servers closed to maintain proper cooling.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation 2.3 Installing the Rails This section provides information on installing the CSE-815BTS-R000WNP chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation Figure 2-2. Joining the Long and Short Outer Rails Figure 2-3. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation 2.4 Installing a Chassis into a Rack Once the rails are attached to the chassis and the rack, the chassis is ready to be installed into a rack. 1. Push the inner rails, which are attached to the chassis, into the grooves of the outer slide assemblies that are installed in the rack.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Server Installation Removing the Chassis from the Rack Important: It is dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have sufficient assistance supporting the chassis when removing it from the rack. Use a lift. 1.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the SYS-512B-WR server. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Battery Installation 3.7 Storage Drives Installing Drives Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives 3.8 System Cooling Fans Air Shroud 3.9 Power Supply Power Supply LEDs Replacing the Power Supply...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power Use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system. This step is necessary when removing or installing non hot-swap components or when replacing a non-redundant power supply. 1.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.2 Accessing the System The SYS-512B-WR server features a removable top cover, which allows easy access to the inside of the server. When performing service on components inside the system, remove the system from the rack and place it on a work bench or desk.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.3 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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(gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the processor or processor socket. When buying a processor separately, use only a Supermicro certified heatsink. Refer to the Supermicro website for the most recent processor support.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation LGA 4710 Socket E2 Processors Processor Top View Figure 3-2. Processor (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) Note: The motherboard supports three processor SKUs: SP XCC, SP HCC, and SP LCC. Each SKU supports a specific carrier; the SP XCC processor supports Carrier E2A while SP HCC and SP LCC support Carrier E2B.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Overview of the Processor Socket The processor socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Figure 3-6. Plastic Protective Cover and Processor Socket...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the processor. Figure 3-7. Heatsink Figure 3-8. Carrier (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Figure 3-9.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the Processor To install the processor, follow the steps below: 1. Before installation, make sure the lever on the processor carrier is pressed down as shown below. Figure 3-10. Carrier Lever (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) 2.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-12. Carrier (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) 3. Use the triangles as a guide to carefully align and place one end of the processor into the latch marked A, and place the other end of the processor into the latch marked B as shown below.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-15. SP HCC/LCC E2B Keys and Latches Together Figure 3-16. Carrier Assembly Complete (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right)
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After installing the processor into the carrier, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the airflow direction. Turn the heatsink over and orient the heatsink so the airflow arrow is pointing towards the triangle on the processor.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-18. PHM Plastic Clips Locked 4. Examine all corners to ensure that the plastic clips on the processor carrier are firmly attached to the heatsink. Figure 3-19. 1U PHM Completed (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right)
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Preparing the Processor Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the processor socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Preparing to Install the PHM into the Processor Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), you are ready to install it into the processor socket. To ensure the proper installation, follow the procedures below: 1.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Check the rotating wires (marked 1, 2, 3, and 4) to make sure that they are at unlatched positions before installing the PHM into the processor socket. Figure 3-24. 1U Unlatched Positions Installing the Processor Heatsink Module 1.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-26. Latch the PHM 4. With a T30 bit torque driver set to a force of 8.0 in-lbf (0.904 N-m), gradually tighten the four screws to ensure even pressure. You can start with any screw, but make sure to tighten the screws in a diagonal pattern.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, shut down the system and then unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies. Then follow the steps below: 1.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-30. Remove the PHM from the Socket 4. To remove the processor from the heatsink, gently lift the lever from the processor carrier. Figure 3-31. Carrier with 1U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) 5.
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3.5 Memory Support and Installation Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support The X14SBW- F motherboard supports up to 2 TB of 3DS RDIMM/MRDIMM DDR5 ECC memory with speeds of up to 8000 MT/s in eight memory slots.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation ® ® CXL Memory Configuration Support for Intel Xeon 6700/6500-Series Processors with P- Cores Native DDR5 Memory Per Socket CXL Memory Per Socket Slot 0 Slot 0 DRAM Capacity 4S and DIMM DIMM DIMM Density Memory Memory...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Notes: The items with an asterisk (*) are the default settings in BIOS. ® ® The Intel Xeon 6700/6500-series processors with P-cores CXL memory configurations are 1DPC ('Slot 0') only for native DDR5. CXL Memory Channel: number of devices per root port, with root ports separated by "+".
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation ® ® DDR5-6400 Memory Support for Intel Xeon 6700-Series Processors with E-Cores (Only DDR5-6400 Related RDIMMs Supported) DIMM Capacity (GB) Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel DRAM Density Ranks Per DIMM, (DPC) Type...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Notes: The items with an asterisk (*) are the default settings in BIOS. ® ® The Intel Xeon 6700-series processors with E-cores CXL memory configurations are 1DPC ('Slot 0') only for native DDR5. CXL Memory Channel: number of devices per root port, with root ports separated by "+,"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Installation Important: Do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the memory module or the DIMM socket. Handle memory modules with care. Carefully follow all the instructions given in "Static- Sensitive Devices"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation 4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the ends of the slot. Figure 3-35. Align the Notches 5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Removal Important: Do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the memory module or the DIMM socket. Handle memory modules with care. Carefully follow all the instructions given in "Static- Sensitive Devices"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.6 Motherboard 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.
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The hot-swap capability of the drives allow them to be removed and installed without powering down the system. Note: Enterprise level disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro servers. For compatible storage drives, see the corresponding web page.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing Drives Removing Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Push the release button on the drive carrier, which will unlock and extend the drive bay handle. 2. Use the drive bay handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis. Installing a Drive into a Carrier 1.
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Blinking at 4 Hz Identify drive with NVMe support Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives Supermicro servers support NVMe surprise hot-swap. For even better data security, NVMe orderly hot-swap is recommended. NVMe drives can be ejected and replaced remotely using BMC. Note: If you are using VROC, see the VROC appendix in this manual instead.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-39. BMC Screenshot Replacing a Drive 1. Insert the replacement drive. 2. BMC > System > Storage Monitor > Physical View 3. Select Device, Group, and slot and click Insert. The drive Status LED indicator flashes red, then turns off.
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4. Remove the failed fan's power cable from the motherboard. 5. Lift the fan up and out of the chassis. 6. Replace the failed fan with an identical fan, available from Supermicro. Place the new fan into the chassis, making sure the air flow direction is the same.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Air Shroud The air shroud directs airflow to maximize cooling efficiency and comes pre-installed with the system. In the rare event that the air shroud needs to be removed or installed, follow the procedure below. Installing/Removing the Air Shroud 1.
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The failed power module can be replaced without powering-down the system. Make sure to replace it with the same model. Replacement modules can be ordered directly from Supermicro. Power Supply LEDs On the rear of the power supply module, an LED displays the status.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-42. Replacing a Power Supply Module Note: Images displayed are for illustrative purposes only. The components installed in your system may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs VGA Port 4.4 Jumper Settings CMOS Clear I²C Buses for VRM LAN Port Enable/Disable Onboard TPM Enable/Disable 4.5 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED BMC LAN LEDs M.2 LEDs Onboard Power LED Unit ID (UID) LED...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.1 Power Supply and Power Connections For information about the power supply and power connections of the SYS-512B-WR server, refer to the following content. Power Connectors Power connectors are located at JPWR1, JPWR2, and JPWR3 on the X14SBW- F motherboard.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.2 Headers and Connections For information about the headers of the SYS-512B-WR server, refer to the following content. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the X14SBW- F motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you when the chassis is opened.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4-pin Fan Header Pin Definitions: Four Total Pin# Definition +12 V (Red) Tachometer PWM Control Inlet Sensor Header An inlet sensor header is located at JSEN1 on the X14SBW- F motherboard. The inlet temperature sensor represents the ambient air temperature entering the system.
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They are used for PCIe SMBus clock and data connections, provides hot-plug support through a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with a Supermicro proprietary NVMe add- on card and a proper cable installed.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs For a detailed diagram of the X14SBW-F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference" on page Power SMBus Header Pin Definitions: Five Total Pin# Definition Clock Data PMBUS_Alert +3.3 V Standby Power The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard.
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The JTPM1 header on the X14SBW-F motherboard 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.
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Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure VROC RAID settings, refer to the VROC RAID Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the following link: https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.
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These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs For a detailed diagram of the X14SBW-F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference" on page Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Reset Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 on the X14SBW- F motherboard.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 on the X14SBW-F motherboard, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition +3.3 V PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1 on the X14SBW-F motherboard. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBW-F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.3 I/O Ports Figure 4-1. X14SBW-F I/O Ports I/O Ports Description Description COM1 LAN1 BMC_LAN LAN2 USB0 (3.2 Gen 1) USB1 (3.2 Gen 1) UID Button COM Port There is one COM port (COM1) on the I/O ports of the motherboard. The COM port provides serial communication support.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs COM Port Pin Definitions: 11 Total Pin# Definition Pin# Definition LAN Ports The motherboard has dual 1 GbE LAN ports (i210, X14SBW-F) or dual 10 GbE LAN ports (X550, X14SBW-TF) located at the rear I/O ports of the X14SBW-F motherboard. The two 1 GbE and 10 GbE LAN ports accept RJ45 cables.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Note: After pushing and holding the UID button for 12 seconds, all BMC settings including username and password will revert back to the factory default. Only the network settings and FRU are retained. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBW-F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs USB0/1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Port USB 2/3 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Header Pin Definitions: 18 Total Pin Definitions: 20 Total Pin# Definitions Pin# Definitions Pin# Definitions Pin# Definitions VBUS VBUS VBUS IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P1_ IntA_P2_D- SSRX-...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.4 Jumper Settings To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. 5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device). 6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s), and power on the system. I²C Buses for VRM Jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 allow the BMC to access CPU and memory VRM controllers. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBW-F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.5 LED Indicators For information about the LED indicators on the SYS-512B-WR server, refer to the following content. BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LEDBMC on the X14SBW-F motherboard. When this LED is blinking, the BMC is functioning normally.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs M.2 LED State LED Color Definition Green: Blinking Device Working Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR on the X14SBW-F motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Software Chapter 5: Software After the SYS-512B-WR server has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings, and install the drivers. 5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation Installing the OS 5.2 Driver Installation 5.3 BMC BMC ADMIN User Password...
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USB flash or media drive, or the BMC KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper drivers. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities," select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Software Figure 5-2. Load Driver Link To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files. 5. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation. 6. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot multiple times for system updates.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Software 5.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl. Some of these drivers and utilities must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Software Figure 5-3. Driver & Tools Installation Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to bottom) one at a time.
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For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user. The password can be found on a sticker on the motherboard and a sticker on the chassis, for Supermicro chassis. The sticker also displays the BMC MAC address. If necessary, the password can be reset using the Supermicro IPMICFG tool.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Chapter 6: Optional Components This chapter describes alternate configurations and optional system components for the SYS- 512B-WR server. 6.1 Storage Protocols Supported 6.2 HBA Card 6.3 RAID Cards 6.4 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) Requirements and Restrictions Supported SSDs and Operating Systems Additional Information Hardware Key...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components 6.1 Storage Protocols Supported The storage drive bays can support NVMe, SAS, and SATA in the following configurations. To enable NVMe and SAS, additional hardware is required. Once the supporting hardware is installed for a selection of bays, drives of the corresponding storage protocol type can be inserted.
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6.2 HBA Card This is a 12 Gb/s, multi-port SAS PCIe Gen 4.0 internal Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card. The Supermicro HBA AOC- S3808L- L8iT features eight internal SAS connectors, and is designed for high-performance storage connectivity. This card uses Broadcom’s 3808 I/O processor for optimum performance with PCI Express...
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6.3 RAID Cards This is a 12 Gb/s, multi-port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter card. The Supermicro low- profile AOC- S3908L- H8iR RAID card features eight internal SAS connectors and offers high-performance storage connectivity. This RAID card is built on the...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components 6.4 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ® Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for NVMe SSDs directly attached to Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is an integrated controller inside the CPU PCIe root complex. A single processor supports up to 12 NVMe SSDs and up to 6 RAID arrays.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Additional Information Additional information is available on the product page for the Supermicro add-on card and the linked manuals. https://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-VROCxxxMOD.cfm Hardware Key The Intel VROC hardware key is a license key that detects the Intel VROC SKU and activates the function accordingly.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Configuring Intel VMD VMD must be enabled on PCIe ports which have NVMe drives attached to them in order for those drives to be added to a VROC RAID configuration. The default BIOS setting for the NVMe Mode Switch is Auto which automatically enables VMD on all installed NVMe drives.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Figure 6-2. BIOS, Selecting NVMe Mode 4. VMD must only be enabled on NVMe port resources. If VMD is enabled on other PCIe ports, the functionality of those ports will be impacted. Select Intel VMD Technology and enable VMD for devices under the respective PCIe ports.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Figure 6-3. Intel VMD Technology for PCIe ports 5. Choose Enabled under Intel VMD Technology to enable VMD in the selected IIO Domain.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Figure 6-4. BIOS, Enabling VMD on IIO Domain (Example) 6. Enable the NVMe port resource for the NVMe drives that will be used in a RAID configuration. Figure 6-5. BIOS, Enabling Intel VMD for NVMe1 (Example) 7.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Creating NVMe RAID Configurations 1. Open Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers > Create RAID Volume. Figure 6-6. Created Volume without enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Figure 6-7. Created Volume with enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller 2. Set Name. 3. Set RAID Level. 4. If cross-controller RAID is required, select Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controller. 5. Select specific disks for RAID with an [X]. RAID0: Select at least two [2–24] disks RAID1: Select only two disks RAID5: Select at least three [3–24] disks...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Optional Components Drive Carrier Status LED Indicator Status State (red) Normal function Locating 4 Hz blinking Fault Solid on Rebuilding 1 Hz blinking IBPI SFF 8489 Defined Status LED States Hot-Swap Drives Intel VMD enables hot- plug and hot- unplug for NVMe SSDs, whether from Intel or other manufacturers.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support The following content contains information on common issues and how to resolve them. 7.1 Online Resources Direct Links for the SYS-512B-WR System Direct Links for General Support and Information 7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On No Power...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 7.1 Online Resources A great deal of information is available on the Supermicro website. From the top menu of the Supermicro home page at https://www.supermicro.com: Specifications for servers and other hardware are available by clicking Products.
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The SYS-512B-WR server supports the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). BMC is used to provide remote access, monitoring, and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to BMC. For general documentation and information on BMC, visit our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/management-software/bmc-resources Figure 7-1. BMC Dashboard...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 7.3 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" on page 124 section in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.
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BIOS installed in your system. 2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported. Refer to the product page on our website at https://www.supermicro.com. Test the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 3. Storage Drive support: Make sure that all storage drives work properly. Replace the failed storage drives with good ones. 4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and processor/system fans, etc., work properly.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 7.4 CMOS Clear JBT1 on the X14SBW- F motherboard is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. For information on clearing CMOS, refer to "CMOS Clear" on page 91 earlier in this manual.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 7.5 Motherboard Battery For information on removing, disposing of, and replacing the motherboard battery of your system, refer to "Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation" on page...
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7.6 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your SYS-512B-WR server, to ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, purchase exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers. A list can be found on the Supermicro website: https://www.supermicro.com...
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Before contacting Technical Support, take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 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. During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Troubleshooting and Support 7.8 Feedback Supermicro values your feedback as we strive to improve our customer experience in all facets of our business. Email us at Techwriterteam@supermicro.com to provide feedback on our manuals.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Chapter 8: UEFI BIOS The following content contains information on BIOS configuration with the SYS- 512B- WR server. 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Main Setup 8.3 Advanced Setup Configuration 8.4 Event Logs 8.5 BMC 8.6 Security 8.7 Boot 8.8 Save &...
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It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/bios_ipmi.php Check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. “Grayed- out” options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When a BIOS submenu or item is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white.
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The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro X14SBW-F BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Build Date This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the Complex-Programmable Logical Device (CPLD) used in the system. Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 8.3 Advanced Setup Configuration Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Important: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS are Disabled and Enabled. Note: BIOS POST messages are always displayed regardless of the setting of this feature. Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Wait For "F1"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS The following processor information is displayed: Processor BSP Revision Processor Socket Processor ID Processor Frequency Processor Max Ratio Processor Min Ratio Microcode Revision L1 Cache RAM (Per Core) L2 Cache RAM (Per Package) L3 Cache RAM (Per Package) Processor 0 Version Hyper-Threading [ALL] Select Enabled to use Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS DCU Streamer Prefetcher If this feature is set to Enabled, the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher will prefetch data streams from the cache memory to the DCU to speed up data accessing and processing to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS APIC Physical Mode Use this feature to enable the APIC physical destination mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (APIC is the abbreviation for Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller.) TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance system integrity and data security.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration Menu ►Advanced Power Management Configuration Workload Profile Use this feature to select a preconfigured workload profile, which is used to tune the resources in your system. The options are Disabled, HPC, I/O, Virtualization, Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI- FP, and Telco FlexRAN.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Notes: This feature is available when "Power Performance Tuning" is set to BIOS Controls EPB. This feature is available when "Workload Profile" is set to Disabled. CPU P State Control Menu ►CPU P State Control Note: This submenu is available when “Power Performance Tuning” is set to BIOS Controls EPB.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Dynamic SST-PP Use this feature to disable or enable the dynamic SST-PP. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Notes: This feature is available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enabled and when your CPU supports the Intel Speed Select function. This feature is available when "AVX P1"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Notes: This feature is available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enabled. This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN. Turbo Mode (Available when "SpeedStep (P- States)" is set to Enabled and when "Workload Profile"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS CPU C State Control Menu ►CPU C State Control Notes: This submenu is available when “Power Performance Tuning” is set to BIOS Controls EPB. This submenu is NOT available when “Workload Profile” is set to Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 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.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Number of CPU Current UPI Link Speed Current UPI Link Frequency Global MMIO Low Base / Limit Global MMIO High Base / Limit PCIe Configuration Base / Size Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS IO Directory Cache (IODC) This feature allows the IODC to generate snoops instead of generating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores). Select Auto for the IODC to generate snoops (instead of memory lockups) for WCiLF (Cores). The options are Disabled, Auto, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, Enable for Remote InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WCiLF.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enabled to optimally fill the dead lines in the LLC. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Memory Configuration Menu ►Memory Configuration This submenu is used to configure the Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) settings. Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR Select Enforce POR to enforce Plan of Record (POR) restrictions for DDR memory frequency and voltage programming.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Memory RAS Configuration Menu ►Memory RAS Configuration Use this submenu to configure the memory mirroring, Reliability Availability Serviceability (RAS) settings. Mirror Mode Use this feature to configure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules in the system, which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS of a DDR4/DDR5 DRAM device, while hard Post Package Repair (hPPR) will take a longer time to provide a permanent repair on a raw element. The options are PPR Disabled, Hard PPR, and Soft PPR. Enhanced PPR Use this feature to set advanced memory test.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Memory Integrity Use this feature to enable TME-MT memory integrity protection for memory transactions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. The following information is displayed. KEY stock amount TME-MT key ID bits TME Encryption Algorithm Use this feature to set the TME encryption algorithm. The options are AES-XTS-128 and AES- XTS-256.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed. PRMRR Min Size per domain PRMRR Max Size per domain ---------------------------------------------------------------- Processor Reserved Memory [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed. PRMRR Size per domain PRM Size per socket PRM Size per system ---------------------------------------------------------------- Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Outputs] ----------------------------------------------------------------...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Select Owner EPOCH Input Type (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled) Owner EPOCH is used as a parameter to add personal entropy into the key derivation process. A correct Owner EPOCH is required to have access to personal data previously sealed by other platform users.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS SGXLEPUBKEYHASH2 (Available when both "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" and "SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable" are set to Enabled) Use this feature to enter the bytes 16–23 of SGX Launch Enclave Public Key Hash. SGXLEPUBKEYHASH3 (Available when both "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" and "SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Bifurcation This feature is CPU-dependent. Use this feature to configure the PCIe Bifurcation setting for the PCIe port you specified. The options are Auto, x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. ►Intel VMD Technology Note: 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.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Intel VMD Technology When this feature is set to Enabled, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Menu ►Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Note: This submenu is NOT available when "Workload Profile"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Active PCR banks Available PCR banks * The following features are available when the TPM 2.0 (either onboard or external) is detected by the BIOS. SHA-1 PCR Bank (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable SHA-1 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security.
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This feature cannot be enabled in the production platforms. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Supermicro BIOS-Based TPM Provision Support Set this feature to Enabled to unlock the TPM. Save settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS nodes. This feature indicates the available number of virtual NUMA nodes that can be assigned to the virtual machine. By default, this setting is automatically adjusted to match the physical NUMA topology. WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Serial Port 2 Configuration Menu ►Serial Port 2 Configuration Note: It can be "Serial Port 2 Configuration" or "SOL Configuration" based on your system support. Serial Port 2/SOL ("Serial Port 2" or "SOL" based on your system support) Select Enabled to enable serial port 2 (or SOL).
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL/COM2 port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ►Console Redirection Settings Note: This submenu is available when "Console Redirection" for COM1 or SOL/COM2 is set to Enabled. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Terminal Type EMS Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT- UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS IPv6 PXE Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv6 PXE boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IPv6 HTTP Support (Available when "Network Stack"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Local DNS Servers (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled and "Enable DHCP" is set to Disabled) Use this feature to set the Domain Name System (DNS) server address for the local machine. Save Changes and Exit Press <Enter>...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS New Gateway addresses: Use this feature to set the gateway address for the local machine. New DNS addresses: Use this feature to set the DNS server address for the local machine. Commit Changes and Exit: Press <Enter> to save changes and exit. Discard Changes and Exit: Press <Enter>...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS MMCFG Size Use this feature to set the MMCFG size. The options are 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G, and Auto. Please note that the MMCFG size is based on the memory populated. MMIO High Base Use this feature to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the I/O hub.
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HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname Important: Disabling "HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname" is a violation of RFC 6125 and may expose you to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks. Supermicro is not responsible for any and all security risks incurred by you disabling this feature. Enable this feature for HTTPS boot to check the hostname of the TLS certificates to see if it matches the host name provided by the remote server.
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Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu ►Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Note: Be sure to configure all the features in the submenu of Supermicro KMS Server Configuration and the feature of "KMS Security Policy" in the submenu of Super-Guardians Configuration so that your system can communicate with the KMS server.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to set the TCP port number used in the Supermicro KMS server. The valid range is 100–9999. The default setting is 5696. Do not change the default setting unless a different TCP port number has been specified and used in the Supermicro KMS server.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Private Key Password (Available when "Client Private Key" above has been set) Use this feature to change the private key password. Super-Guardians Configuration Menu ►Super-Guardians Configuration Super-Guardians Protection Policy Use this feature to enable the Super-Guardians Protection Policy. The options are Storage, System, and System and Storage.
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Notes: Be sure that the KMS server is ready before configuring this feature. Use the professional KMS server solutions (e.g., Thales Server) or the Supermicro PyKMIP Software Package to establish the KMS server. KMS Server Retry Count (Available when "TPM Security Policy" and "USB Security Policy"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Notes: Be sure to connect a USB flash drive with the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to your system before the system reboot. Be sure to save the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to the USB flash drive and keep a backup. Load the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) after the TPM (either onboard or external) is detected by your system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address) Notes: The Ethernet controller and MAC address shown above are based on your system features. This submenu is available when "Onboard LAN1 Option ROM" is set to EFI. ►NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to set the connection speed of a selected LAN port.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu ►TLS Authenticate Configuration Use this submenu to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. ►Server CA Configuration Use this feature to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. ►Enroll Certification Use this feature to enroll the certificate in the system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS SATA Port 0 SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 Driver Health Menu ►Driver Health This feature displays the health information of the drivers installed in your system, including LAN controllers, as detected by the BIOS. Select one and press <Enter> to see the details. Note: This section is provided for reference only, for the driver health status will differ depending on the drivers installed in your system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 8.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Logs settings. Note: After making any changes in this section, please be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Figure 8-3. Event Logs Screen ►Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Note: Reboot the system for the changes in this section to take effect.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Select No to keep the event log without erasing it upon next system bootup. Select (Yes, Next reset) to erase the event log upon next system reboot. The options are No, (Yes, Next reset), and (Yes, Every reset).
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 8.5 BMC Use this menu to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. Figure 8-4. BMC Screen System Event Log Menu ►System Event Log Note: All values changed in this submenu do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging upon system boot.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase SEL (Available when "SEL Components" is set to Enabled) Select (Yes, On next reset) to erase all system event logs upon next system boot. 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.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Subnet Mask This feature displays the sub- network that this computer belongs to. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static. Station MAC Address This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two- digit hexadecimal numbers.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Advanced Settings (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to DHCPv6 Stateless) Use this feature to set the DNS server IP. The default setting allows this system to obtain the DNS server IP automatically. The options are Auto obtain DNS server IP and Manually obtain DNS server IP.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 8.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Figure 8-5. Security Screen Disable Block Sid and Freeze Lock (Available when your storage devices support TCG) Select Enabled to allow SID authentication to be performed in TCG storage devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu ►Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Use this submenu to configure the Supermicro-proprietary Security Erase settings. When this submenu is selected, the following information is displayed. Please note that the order of the following information may differ based on the storage devices being detected.
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New Password (Available when "Password" above has been set) Use this feature to set the new user password for the storage device, which enables configuring the Supermicro Security Erase settings by using this new user password. HDD Security Configuration Menu ►P4: (Storage device model name)
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System Mode Secure Boot Note: For detailed instructions on configuring Security Boot settings, refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Secure Boot Select Enabled to configure Secure Boot settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS ►Enter Deployed Mode / Exit Deployed Mode Select Ok to reset system to the User Mode or to the Deployed Mode. Note: This submenu is available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom. ►Key Management The following information is displayed: Vendor Keys Note: This submenu is available when "Secure Boot Mode"...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot variable / Size / Keys / Key Source ►Platform Key (PK) Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, key numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS TCG Storage Security Configuration Menu ►(Storage device model name) Select this device. Press <Enter> and the following information is displayed: TCG Storage Security Password Description: PASSWORD CONFIGURATION: Security Subsystem Class: Security Supported: Security Enabled: Security Locked: Security Frozen: User Pwd Status: Admin Pwd Status:...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 8.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Figure 8-6. Boot Screen FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Use this feature to prioritize the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot. Press <Enter> on each item sequentially to select the device. Boot Option #1 –...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Path for boot option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi. Boot option File Path Use this feature to specify the file path for the new boot option. Create After setting the name and the file path for the boot option, press <Enter>...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS 8.8 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Figure 8-7. Save & Exit Screen Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all changes made and return to the BIOS Setup utility. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized default settings, which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.
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For information about BIOS codes for the SYS-512B-WR server, refer to the following content. Additional BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide"). For information on AMI updates, refer to https://www.ami.com/products.
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Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro SYS-512B-WR server. These warnings may also be found on our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장 치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Alleen geautoriseerd personeel en gekwalificeerd onderhoudspersoneel mag deze apparatuur installeren, vervangen of onderhouden. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Cet appareil doit être installée dans des zones d'accès réservés. L'accès à une zone d'accès réservé n'est possible qu'en utilisant un outil spécial, un mécanisme de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout autre moyen de sécurité. מוגבלת...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 배터리를 잘못된 종류로 교체하면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제조사 에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터 리를 처리하여 주십시오. WAARSCHUWING Er bestaat explosiegevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een verkeerd type. Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées. אחד מספק יותר קיים אם !אזהרה לרוקן...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當系 統正 在進 行時 , 背 板上 有危 險的 電壓或 能量 , 進 行維 修時 務必 小心 。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. 地方 および国の電 気規 格に準 拠 機器 の取り 付 けはその地方および国の電気 規格 に準拠 する必 要があり ます。 警告...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften. Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. המוצר סילוק !אזהרה המדינה וחוקי...
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준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시 오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법 은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다.
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Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken. Wetgeving voor Elektrische apparatuur en Materiaalveiligheid verbied het gebruik van UL of CSA -gecertificeerde Kabels (met UL/CSA in de code) voor elke andere toepassing dan de door Supermicro hiervoor beoogde Producten.
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: System Specifications Appendix C: System Specifications Processors Single processor (Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500-series processor with P-cores or Intel® Xeon® 6700-series processor with E-cores) with Socket E2 LGA 4710 and a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 350 W Chipset System on Chip BIOS...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: System Specifications System Cooling Default: Five 4-cm heavy-duty fans with optimal fan speed control Optional: One add-on card cooling fan One air shroud One CPU heatsink Power Supply Two 860 W redundant Titanium level power supplies Input: 800 W: 100–127 VAC / 50–60 Hz 860 W: 200–240 VAC / 50–60 Hz 860 W: 240 VDC / 50–60 Hz Output:...
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SuperServer® SYS-512B-WR: System Specifications General Data Center Environmental Specifications Particulate Contamination Specifications Air filtration: Data centers must be kept clean to Class 8 of ISO 14644-1 (ISO 2015). The air entering the data center should be filtered with a MERV 11 filter or better. The air within the data center should be continuously filtered with a MERV 8 filter or better. Conductive dust: Air should be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.
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