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USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0---Beta MNL-2729

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  • Page 1 X14SBH-AP USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0---Beta MNL-2729...
  • Page 2 The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Technical Support email addresses can be found at: "Contacting Supermicro" on page 10 If you have any feedback on Supermicro product manuals, contact our writing team at: Techwriterteam@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Check the Supermicro website for...
  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X14SBH-AP: 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    X14SBH-AP: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Motherboard Features System Block Diagram 1.2 Platform Overview 1.3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control Environmental Temperature Control 1.5 ACPI Features...
  • Page 6 X14SBH-AP: Contents Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module Preparing to Install the PHM into the Processor Socket Preparing the Processor Socket for Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module Removing the Processor Heatsink Module 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Memory Support General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance...
  • Page 7 X14SBH-AP: Contents Standby Power LED Root of Trust (RoT) Power LED Standby Power Power Fail LED Indicators Input/Output Ports Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) for Rear I/O Support Jumper Settings CMOS Clear Onboard TPM Enable/Disable UID LED and System_Reset Button Select Jumper...
  • Page 8 Serial Port 1 Configuration Menu Serial Port 2 Configuration Menu Serial Port Console Redirection Menu PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu HTTP Boot Configuration Menu Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu Super-Guardians Configuration Menu System Diagnostics Configuration Menu TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu Driver Health Menu 4.4 Event Logs...
  • Page 9 X14SBH-AP: Contents BMC Network Configuration Menu 4.6 Security Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu HDD Security Configuration Menu Secure Boot Menu TCG Storage Security Configuration Menu 4.7 Boot 4.8 Save & Exit Appendix A: Software Microsoft Windows OS Installation Installing the OS...
  • Page 10: Contacting Supermicro

    X14SBH-AP: 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...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. 1.1 Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Motherboard Features System Block Diagram 1.2 Platform Overview...
  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference For details on the X14SBH- AP motherboard layout, features, and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Motherboard Layout Figure 1-1. X14SBH-AP Motherboard Image...
  • Page 13: Quick Reference

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction Figure 1-2. X14SBH-AP Motherboard Layout Notes: "Component Installation" on page 23 for detailed information on jumpers, connectors, and LED indicators. "■" indicates the location of pin 1. Components not documented are for internal testing only. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 14 Description Onboard Battery FAN1–FAN7 6-pin Fan Headers FAN8–FAN10 4-pin Fan Headers JAIOM1 Supermicro Advanced Input/Output Module (AIOM) PCIe 5.0 x16 Connector JBPNI²C1, 4-pin BMC External I²C Headers for Backplane JBPNI²C2 JFP1 Front Control Panel Header JIO1 Front BMC and Onboard VGA / USB / LAN Module Connector...
  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction Connector Description M.2_MH1–M.2- M.2 Mounting Holes P1_PE0 8–15 MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 Connector Support P1_PE4 0–7 VPP MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 Connector Support I²C P1_PE4 8–15 VPP MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 Connector Support I²C P1_PE5 0-7 VPP MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 Connector Support I²C...
  • Page 16 X14SBH-AP: Introduction Motherboard Features Expansion Slots Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (P1 SLOT1 and P2 SLOT2) One AIOM PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot Five MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 connectors Two M.2 PCIe 5.0 x2 connectors in the 25110/2280/22110 Form Factors Network Controllers...
  • Page 17 X14SBH-AP: Introduction Motherboard Features Power Management ACPI power management Power button override mechanism Power-on mode for AC power recovery Wake up on LAN Power supply monitoring RoHS System Health Monitoring Onboard voltage monitoring for 3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, +3.3 VStby, +5 VStby, Vcore, Vmem,...
  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction System Block Diagram Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram...
  • Page 19: Platform Overview

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction 1.2 Platform Overview Built upon the capability of the Intel Xeon 6900-series processor with P-cores, the X14SBH-AP motherboard, which is the baseboard of the UP Hyper Server system, provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next- generation computer users.
  • Page 20: Special Features

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction 1.3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.
  • Page 21: System Health Monitoring

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, processor, and battery. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. You can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.
  • Page 22: Acpi Features

    X14SBH-AP: Introduction 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Component Installation

    Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the X14SBH-AP motherboard. 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.
  • Page 24 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 2.6 Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Power Supply and Power Connections Headers and Connections Front Control Panel Input/Output Ports Jumper Settings LED Indicators...
  • Page 25: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 2.1 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.
  • Page 26: Motherboard Installation

    Types of Mounting Holes There are two types of mounting holes that serve two different functions on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. Mounting holes for built-in thumbscrews: These mounting holes are used for built-in thumbscrews that will help securely attach the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 27: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Install the processor in the socket and the motherboard into the chassis before installing the heatsink. When buying a processor separately, use only a Supermicro certified heatsink. Refer to the Supermicro website for the most recent processor support. When installing the heatsink, ensure a torque driver set to the correct force is used for each screw.
  • Page 28: Lga 7529 Socket Br1A Processors

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation LGA 7529 Socket BR1A Processors Processor Top View Figure 2-3. Processor Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains the processors and processor carriers. Processor Figure 2-4. Processor...
  • Page 29: Processor Carriers

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Processor Carriers Figure 2-5. Carrier BR1A...
  • Page 30 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-6. Carrier Top View...
  • Page 31 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-7. Carrier Bottom View...
  • Page 32: Overview Of The Processor Socket

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Overview of the Processor Socket The processor socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Figure 2-8. Plastic Protective Cover and Processor Socket Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the...
  • Page 33 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-9. Heatsink (2U left, 4U right) Figure 2-10. Carrier...
  • Page 34: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-11. Processor Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly To create the processor carrier assembly, follow the steps below: 1. Ensure the lever on the processor carrier is pressed down and held by a latch on the processor carrier as shown below.
  • Page 35 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 2. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing down. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier. These triangles indicate pin 1.
  • Page 36 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-15. Keys and Latches Locations 4. Examine all corners to verify that the processor is secured to the carrier. Two triangles indicating pin 1 on the processor and processor carrier should point towards the same direction.
  • Page 37: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-17. Carrier Assembly Complete Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After creating the processor carrier assembly for the processor, 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.
  • Page 38 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-18. Carrier with Heatsink (2U left, 4U right) Figure 2-19. PHM Plastic Clips Locked (2U left, 4U right)
  • Page 39: Preparing To Install The Phm Into The Processor Socket

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 5. Examine all corners to ensure that the plastic clips on the processor carrier assembly are firmly attached to the heatsink. Figure 2-20. PHM Completed (2U left, 4U right) 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.
  • Page 40 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 1. Locate four threaded fasteners (marked a, b, c, and d) on the processor socket. Figure 2-21. Threaded Fasteners 2. Locate four PEEK nuts (marked A, B, C, and D) and four rotating wires (marked 1, 2, 3, and 4) on the heatsink.
  • Page 41 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-22. PEEK Nuts and Rotating Wires (2U left, 4U right) 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.
  • Page 42: Preparing The Processor Socket For Installation

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-24. Unlatched Positions (4U) 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.
  • Page 43: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-26. Plastic Protective Cover Removed Installing the Processor Heatsink Module 1. Align pin 1 of the PHM with the printed triangle on the processor socket. 2. Make sure all four PEEK nuts of the heatsink (marked A, B, C, and D) are aligned with the threaded fasteners (marked a, b, c, and d), then gently place the heatsink on top of the processor socket.
  • Page 44 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-27. Align the Heatsink with the Socket (2U left, 4U right) 3. Press all four rotating wires inwards and make sure that the heatsink is securely latched into the processor socket.
  • Page 45 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-28. Latch the PHM (2U left, 4U right) 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.
  • Page 46: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-29. Install the PHM with a Torque Driver (2U left, 4U right) 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.
  • Page 47 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-30. Loosen the Screws (2U left, 4U right) 2. Press the four rotating wires outwards to unlatch the PHM from the socket.
  • Page 48 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-31. Unlatch the PHM (2U left, 4U right) 3. Gently lift the PHM upwards to remove it from the socket.
  • Page 49 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-32. Remove the PHM from the Socket (2U left, 4U right) 4. To remove the processor from the heatsink, gently lift the lever from the processor carrier.
  • Page 50 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-33. Carrier with Heatsink (2U left, 4U right) 5. To remove the processor, move the lever to its unlocked position and gently remove the processor.
  • Page 51 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-34. Processor Removal...
  • Page 52: Memory Support And Installation

    éviter tout dommage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support The X14SBH-AP motherboard supports up to 3072 GB of MRDIMM ECC memory with speeds of up to 8800 MT/s (1DPC) in 12 memory slots. ®...
  • Page 53: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation ® ® The Intel Xeon 6900-series processors with P-cores MRDIMM Memory Population Table (1 Processor and 12 DIMMs Installed, 1DPC) DIMM Counts Memory Population Sequence (1DPC) P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1/P1- 1 Processor and 12 DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1/ DIMMs P1-DIMMG1/P1-DIMMH1/P1-DIMMI1/P1-DIMMJ1/P1-DIMMK1/P1-- DIMML1 ® ®...
  • Page 54: Dimm Installation

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation DIMM Installation Warning! 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"...
  • Page 55 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-36. Align the DIMM Slot with the Receptive Point 4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the ends of the slot. Figure 2-37. Align the Notches 5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
  • Page 56: Dimm Removal

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Figure 2-38. Press Both Ends For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page DIMM Removal Warning! 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.
  • Page 57 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page...
  • Page 58: Battery Removal And Installation

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 2.5 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 as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.
  • Page 59 X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 1. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 2. 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 60: Connections, Jumpers, And Leds

    Refer to the following sections for information about connections, jumpers, and LEDs for the X14SBH-AP motherboard. Power Supply and Power Connections For information about the power connections of the X14SBH-AP motherboard, refer to the following content. Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.
  • Page 61: Headers And Connections

    There are seven 6-pin fan headers (FAN1–FAN7) and three 4-pin fan headers (FAN8–FAN10) on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. All the 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3- pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for all fans except FAN9 by...
  • Page 62: M-Key Pcie 5.0 X2 Slots

    Tachometer PWM Control M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 x2 Slots Two M.2 M-key slots are located at M.2-C1 and M.2-C2 on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. The M.2 M-key slots on the motherboard support PCIe 5.0 x2 devices in a 25110/2280/22110 form factor.
  • Page 63: Tpm/Port 80 Header

    For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page VROC RAID Key Header A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. Install a VROC RAID key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 64: Front Control Panel

    JFP1, contains header pins for various buttons and LED indicators with I²C support for front access. This head is designed specifically for use with the Supermicro chassis. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...
  • Page 65: Power On And Bmc/Bios Status Led Button

    The Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED button is located on pin 1 of the front control panel header located at JFP1 on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. Momentarily contacting pin 1 of JFP1 will power on/off the system or display BMC/BIOS status.
  • Page 66: Uid Led

    Flash not detected or golden image checking failure UID LED The unit identifier LED connection is located on pin 3 of JFP1 on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference"...
  • Page 67: Storage Drive Activity Led

    LAN 1: Active Storage Drive Activity LED The storage drive activity LED connection is located on pin 7 of JFP1 on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. When this LED is blinking green, it indicates storage drive activity. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...
  • Page 68: Power Fail Led Indicators

    PWR Failure LED-Positive PWR Failure LED-Negative Input/Output Ports For information about input/output ports on the X14SBH-AP motherboard, refer to the following content. Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) for Rear I/O Support A Supermicro proprietary Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) connector used for an add-on module is located on the X14SBH- AP motherboard.
  • Page 69: Jumper Settings

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation 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. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 70: Onboard Tpm Enable/Disable

    BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LED3 on the X14SBH-AP motherboard. When this LED is blinking, the BMC is functioning normally. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBH- AP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...
  • Page 71: Onboard Power Led

    X14SBH-AP: Component Installation Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located on the X14SBH-AP 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.
  • Page 72: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The following content contains information on common issues and how to resolve them. 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On No Power No Video System Boot Failure Memory Errors Losing the System's Setup Configuration When the System Becomes Unstable 3.2 Technical Support Procedures...
  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Procedures

    X14SBH-AP: 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" on page 77 "Returning Merchandise for Service" on page 80 section(s) in this chapter.
  • Page 74: Memory Errors

    X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting 1. Check the screen for an error message. 2. Clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper. Restart the system. Refer to "CMOS Clear" on page 3. Remove all components from the motherboard and turn on the system with only one DIMM installed.
  • Page 75 X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting 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 see a list of supported memory.
  • Page 76 X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting the component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the old system has problems.
  • Page 77: Technical Support Procedures

    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.
  • Page 78: Motherboard Battery

    X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting 3.3 Motherboard Battery For information on removing, disposing of, and replacing the motherboard battery of your system, refer to "Battery Removal and Installation" on page...
  • Page 79: Where To Get Replacement Components

    X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting 3.4 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your X14SBH-AP motherboard, 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...
  • Page 80: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, RMA authorizations can be requested online at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm Whenever possible, repack the motherboard in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the motherboard securely, using packaging material to surround the motherboard so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
  • Page 81: Feedback

    X14SBH-AP: Troubleshooting 3.6 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.
  • Page 82: Chapter 4: Uefi Bios

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS The following content contains information on BIOS configuration with the X14SBH- AP motherboard. 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Main Setup 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations 4.4 Event Logs 4.5 BMC 4.6 Security 4.7 Boot 4.8 Save & Exit...
  • Page 83: Introduction

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the 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 84: Starting The Setup Utility

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Starting the Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the Delete key while the system is booting-up. In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.
  • Page 85: Main Setup

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.2 Main Setup The Main setup screen appears when the AMI BIOS Setup utility is first entered. To return to the Main setup screen, select the Main tab at the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 86 X14SBH-AP: 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.
  • Page 87: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Figure 4-2. Advanced Setup Configurations Screen Warning! 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.
  • Page 88: Boot Feature Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Boot Feature Menu ►Boot Feature Quiet Boot Note: BIOS POST messages are always displayed regardless of the setting of this feature. Use this feature to select the screen between displaying the Power- on Self Test (POST) messages or the OEM logo upon bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
  • Page 89: Cpu Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as you press the power button.
  • Page 90 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS If this feature is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch data from the main system memory to Level 2 cache to help expedite data transaction to enhance memory performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 91 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS TXT Support Notes: If this feature is set to Enabled, be sure to disable Device Function On-Hide (EV DFX) support when it is present in the BIOS for the system to work properly. For more information about the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), refer to the TPM manual at https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/AOM-TPM-9670V_9670H.pdf.
  • Page 92: Advanced Power Management Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: 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.
  • Page 93: Cpu P State Control Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS may consume maximal amount of power as energy is needed to fuel processor operation. Select Performance to enhance system performance; however, this may consume more power as energy is needed to fuel the processors for operation. The options are Extreme Performance, Maximum Performance, Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Power, Power, and Max Power Efficient.
  • Page 94 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Dynamic SST-PP 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 NOT available when "AVX P1" is set to Nominal. This feature is NOT available when "Hardware P-States" is set to Disabled or Out of Band Mode.
  • Page 95: Hardware Pm State Control Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS This feature reduces the latency that occurs when one P- state changes to another, thus allowing the transitions to occur more frequently. This will allow for more demand-based P- state switching to occur based on the real-time energy needs of applications so that the power- to-performance balance can be optimized for energy efficiency.
  • Page 96: Package C State Control Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ACPI C1 Enumeration Note: This feature is available when "Workload Profile" is set to Disabled. Use this feature to select the ACPI C1 state or the ACPI C1e state. The options are C1 and C1e. This feature is CPU-dependent. (ACPI is the abbreviation for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.)
  • Page 97: Cpu1 Core Disable Bitmap Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap Menu ►CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap Disable Bitmap[0]: Enter 0 to enable this feature for CPU Core Bitmap[0]. Enter FFFFFFFFFFF to disable CPU Core Bitmap[0]. Please note that the maximum CPU cores are available in each CPU package and at least one core per CPU must be enabled.
  • Page 98 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict.
  • Page 99 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to I/O, Virtualization, or Telco FlexRAN. Sub NUMA Clustering (SNC) is a feature that breaks up the Last Level Cache (LLC) into clusters based on address range. Each cluster is connected to a subset of the memory controller.
  • Page 100: Memory Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Memory Configuration Menu ►Memory Configuration This submenu allows you 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. The options are Enforce POR, Enforce Stretch Goals, and Disabled.
  • Page 101: Memory Ras Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: 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.
  • Page 102 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Leaky Bucket Low Bit Use this feature to set the Low Bit value for the Leaky Bucket algorithm, which is used to check the data transmissions between CPU sockets and the memory controller. The default setting is...
  • Page 103: Security Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Security Configuration Menu ►Security Configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Encryption (TME) [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed. MSE activation state MK-TME activation state CI activation state Cryptographic Algorithm configured ---------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Encryption (TME) [Intputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Encryption (TME) Select Enabled for Intel Total Memory Encryption (TME) support to enhance memory data security.
  • Page 104 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed. TDX activation state ---------------------------------------------------------------- Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) [Inputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) (Available when your motherboard supports Intel TDX) Note: To support TDX features, DIMM population must be symmetric across integrated Memory Controllers (iMCs) and eight DIMMs per socket at least.
  • Page 105 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------- Processor Reserved Memory [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed. PRMRR Size per domain PRM Size per socket PRM Size per system ---------------------------------------------------------------- Software Guard Extension (SGX) [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed when your motherboard supports SGX.
  • Page 106 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS SGX Package Info In-Band Access Setting this feature to Enabled is required before the BIOS provides software with the key blobs, which are generated for each CPU package. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SGX PRMRR Size Requested (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to set the Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR) size.
  • Page 107: Iio Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to enable writes to SGXLEPUBKEYHASH[3..0] from OS/SW. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Only those CPUs that support Intel SGX Flexible Launch Control (FLC) feature have SGXLEPUBKEYHASH, which contains the hash of the public key for the SGX Launch Enclave (LE) to be signed with.
  • Page 108: Cpu1 Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS CPU1 Configuration Menu ►CPU1 Configuration ►PCI Express 0 / PCI Express 1 / PCI Express 2 / PCI Express 3 / PCI Express 4 / PCI Express 5 Note: The number of PCIe slots and the slot naming can differ depending on the PCIe devices connected to your motherboard.
  • Page 109: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D) Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Current Link Speed PCIe Port Max Payload Size Use this feature to configure the maximum payload size supported in Direct Media Interface (DMI) device capabilities register for the device installed in the PCIe port. The options are 128B, 256B, 512B, and Auto.
  • Page 110: Trusted Computing Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Note: The default setting is Enabled when your motherboard supports PCIe Gen2 link. Otherwise, the default setting is Disabled. Gen3 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen3 link degradation. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 111 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Security Device Support Select Enabled to enable BIOS support for onboard security devices, which are not displayed in the OS. If this feature is set to Enabled, TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 112: Acpi Settings Menu

    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.
  • Page 113: Super Io Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Enable this feature to optimize the memory-access performance for VMware virtual machines. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Number of Virtual NUMA Nodes (Available when "Virtual NUMA" is set to Enabled) This feature displays the number of virtual NUMA nodes. A NUMA architecture divides hardware resources (including processors, memory, and I/O buses) into groups, called NUMA nodes.
  • Page 114: Serial Port 2 Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: 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).
  • Page 115: Console Redirection Settings

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS SOL/COM2 Note: This feature is available when your system supports serial port of SOL and/or COM2. The "SOL/COM2" here indicates a shared serial port, and SOL is used as the default. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use the SOL/COM2 port for Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 116 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 117: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 and SOL/COM2. Please note that the option of SOL/COM2 indicates a shared serial port.
  • Page 118 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS PCI Devices Common Settings: Re-Size BAR Support Use this feature to enable the Resizable BAR support. Resizable BAR is a PCIe interface technology that allows the CPU to access to the entire frame buffer. With this technology, your system will be able to handle multiple CPU to GPU transfers simultaneously rather than queuing, which can improve the frame rate performance.
  • Page 119: Http Boot Configuration Menu

    Avertissement! La désactivation de « HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname » constitue une violation de la RFC 6125 et peut vous exposer à des attaques de type « Man-in- the- Middle ». Supermicro n'est pas responsable de tous les risques de sécurité encourus par la désactivation de cette fonctionnalité.
  • Page 120 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled (WARNING: Security Risk!). Priority of HTTP Boot Instance of Priority 1: (Available when your motherboard supports this feature) This feature sets the rank target port.
  • Page 121: Supermicro Kms Server Configuration Menu

    Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to set the TCP port number used in 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.
  • Page 122: Super-Guardians Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Use the three features above to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates, which are generated by the KMS Server, from the file stored in the USB flash drive as shown below.
  • Page 123 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. Set this feature to Enabled to enable the KMS Security Policy. When this feature has not previously been set to Enabled, the options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 124 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Load Authentication- Key (Available when "KMS Security Policy," "TPM Security Policy," and "USB Security Policy" are set to Disabled) Notes: Be sure to connect a USB flash drive with the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to your system before the system reboot.
  • Page 125: System Diagnostics Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS When this feature has been previously set to Enabled, the options are Enabled and Reset. To disable the USB Security Policy, set this feature to Reset. When this feature is set to Reset, the system and TCG NVMe devices chosen in "Super-Guardians Protection Policy" will be in the unprotected mode.
  • Page 126: Driver Health Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ►Delete Certification This feature is used to delete the certificate if a certificate has been enrolled in the system. ►Client Certification Configuration Driver Health Menu ►Driver Health Note: This section is provided for reference only, for the driver health status will differ depending on the drivers installed in your system.
  • Page 127: Event Logs

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.4 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 4-3. Event Logs Screen ►Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
  • Page 128: View Smbios Event Log

    X14SBH-AP: 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).
  • Page 129: Bmc

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.5 BMC Use this menu to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. Figure 4-4. BMC Screen BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in this system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in this system.
  • Page 130: Bmc Network Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging upon system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.
  • Page 131 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS selected, the BIOS will search for a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are Static and DHCP. Station IP Address This feature displays the Station IP address in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e.,...
  • Page 132 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Prefix Length This feature displays the prefix length. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static Configuration. Gateway IP This feature displays the IPv6 gateway IP address. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source"...
  • Page 133: Security

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Figure 4-5. 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.
  • Page 134: Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu

    Note: This submenu is available when any storage device is detected by the BIOS. For more information about this feature, please refer to our website. 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.
  • Page 135 Security Erase features. HDD User Pwd Status: This feature indicates if a password has been set as a storage device user password which enables configuring Supermicro Security Erase settings on the storage device by using this user password. TCG Device Type: This feature displays the TCG device type detected by the system.
  • Page 136: Hdd Security Configuration Menu

    Press <Enter> to set the HDD user password. Secure Boot Menu ►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. The following information is displayed: System Mode Secure Boot Secure Boot Select Enabled to configure Secure Boot settings.
  • Page 137 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ►Enter Audit Mode Note: This submenu is available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom. Select Ok to enter the Audit Mode workflow. It will result in erasing the Platform Key (PK) variables and resetting the system to the Setup/Audit Mode.
  • Page 138 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ►Enroll Efi Image This feature allows the Efi image to run in the secure boot mode, which will enroll the SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into the Authorized Signature Database (DB). ►Export Secure Boot Variables Note: This submenu is available when any secure keys have been installed.
  • Page 139: Tcg Storage Security Configuration Menu

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS ►Authorized TimeStamps (dbt) Use this feature to set and save the timestamps for the Authorized Signatures, which will indicate the time when these signatures are entered into the system. These values also indicate sizes, keys, and key sources of the authorized timestamps. Select Update to update the Authorized TimeStamps.
  • Page 140 X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS Device Reset Use this feature to reset the password configuration for this storage device.
  • Page 141: Boot

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Figure 4-6. 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.
  • Page 142 X14SBH-AP: 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.
  • Page 143: Save & Exit

    X14SBH-AP: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Figure 4-7. 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.
  • Page 144 X14SBH-AP: 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.
  • Page 145: Appendix A: Software

    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.
  • Page 146 X14SBH-AP: Software Figure A-1. Select Boot Device 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog box where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on the “Load driver” link...
  • Page 147: Driver Installation

    6. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot multiple times for system updates. 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.
  • Page 148 X14SBH-AP: Software 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. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before moving on to the next item on the list.
  • Page 149: Bmc

    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.
  • Page 150: Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements

    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. Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro X14SBH-AP motherboard. These...
  • Page 151 X14SBH-AP: Standardized 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.
  • Page 152: Product Disposal

    X14SBH-AP: Standardized Warning Statements 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. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.
  • Page 153 X14SBH-AP: Standardized Warning Statements ‫המוצר‬ ‫סילוק‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫המדינה‬ ‫וחוקי‬ ‫להנחיות‬ ‫בהתאם‬ ‫להיות‬ ‫חייב‬ ‫זה‬ ‫מוצר‬ ‫של‬ ‫סופי‬ ‫סילוק‬ ‫اﻟﯩﻄﻨﻴﺔ‬ ‫واﻟﻠﯩﺎﺋﺢ‬ ‫اﻟﻘﯩﺎﻧﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻟﺠﻤﻴﻊ‬ ‫وﻓﻘﺎ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﻪ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ‬ ‫ﻳﻨﺒﻐﻲ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻨﺘﺞ‬ ‫ﻫﺬا‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫اﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺨﻠﺺ‬ ‫ﻋﻨﺪ‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

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