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X14SBI-TF
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0---Beta MNL-2712

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  • Page 1 X14SBI-F X14SBI-TF USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0---Beta MNL-2712...
  • 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

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference Checklist Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Table 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...
  • Page 6 X14SBI-F/-TF: Contents Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module Preparing the Processor Socket for Installation Preparing to Install the PHM into the Processor Socket Installing the Processor Heatsink Module Removing the Processor Heatsink Module 2.4 Memory Support and Installation...
  • Page 7 X14SBI-F/-TF: Contents VROC RAID Key Header Control Panel Power Button Reset Button Power Fail LED Overheat/Fan Fail and UID LED NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) HDD LED Power LED NMI Button Rear I/O Ports LAN Ports USB Ports Unit Identifier Button VGA Port...
  • Page 8 X14SBI-F/-TF: Contents When the System Becomes Unstable 3.2 Technical Support Procedures 3.3 Motherboard Battery 3.4 Where to Get Replacement Components 3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service 3.6 Feedback Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction Updating BIOS Starting the Setup Utility 4.2 Main Setup 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations...
  • Page 9 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 System Diagnostics Configuration Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu...
  • Page 10: Contacting Supermicro

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 Checklist Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Table Motherboard Features System Block Diagram 1.2 Platform Overview...
  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    For details on the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard layout, features, and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Checklist In addition to the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard, several important parts that are included in your shipment are listed below. If anything listed is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Main Parts List...
  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction Motherboard Layout Figure 1-1. X14SBI-F Motherboard Image...
  • Page 14 X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction Figure 1-2. X14SBI-TF Motherboard Image...
  • Page 15 X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction Figure 1-3. X14SBI-F and X14SBI-TF Motherboard Layout Notes: "Component Installation" on page 26 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.
  • Page 16: Quick Reference Table

    Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) Pins 1–2 (Enabled) JPL1 i210 LAN1 Enable/Disable (X14SBI-F only) Pins 2–3 (Disabled) Pins 1–2 (Enabled) JPL2 i210 LAN2 Enable/Disable (X14SBI-F only) Pins 2–3 (Disabled) Pins 1–2 (Enabled) JPL3 X550 LAN1 and LAN2 Enable/Disable (X14SBI-TF only) Pins 2–3 (Disabled)
  • Page 17 X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction Connector Description JCOM1 COM Header Front Control Panel Header JIPMB1 System Management Bus Header (for IPMI only) Chassis Intrusion Header JM2_1, JM2_2 M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 x2 Connectors (supports 22110 form factor) JNCSI1 NC-SI Port Selection JNVI²C1 Non-volatile Memory (NVMe) I²C Header ®...
  • Page 18: Motherboard Features

    Four SATA 3.0 (through SlimSAS x4) connections Two M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 x2 connectors in the 22110 form factor Network Controllers Dual 1 GbE (X14SBI-F, i210) LAN ports Dual 10 GbE (X14SBI-TF, X550-AT2) LAN ports One dedicated BMC LAN Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
  • Page 19 X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction Motherboard Features Graphics Graphics controller via ASpeed AST2600 BMC I/O Devices One VGA port One COM header One TPM header One NC-SI header Peripheral Devices Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (two rear-accessible and two through headers) BIOS ®...
  • Page 20 X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction Motherboard Features System Management Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) 3.0 support Watchdog, NMI Chassis intrusion header and detection Intel Active Management Technology LED Indicators CPU/system overheat LED Power/suspend-state indicator LED Fan failed LED...
  • Page 21: System Block Diagram

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Introduction System Block Diagram Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram...
  • Page 22: Platform Overview

    F/- TF motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users. The X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard excels with multiple PCIe expansions and MCIOs design to handle high-density storage and GPUs. It supports direct installation of two FH/FL and double- width GPUs for optimal acceleration to achieve extreme performance.
  • Page 23: Special Features

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 24: System Health Monitoring

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 25: Acpi Features

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 26: Chapter 2: Component Installation

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Chapter 2: Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the 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 27 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Proper Battery Disposal Battery Installation 2.6 Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Power Supply and Power Connections Headers and Connections Rear I/O Ports Jumper Settings LED Indicators...
  • Page 28: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 29: Motherboard Installation

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 30 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-2. Install the I/O Shield 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See Motherboard Installation for the location. Figure 2-3. Locate the Mounting Holes 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
  • Page 31 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation 7. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.
  • Page 32: 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 33: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation 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. Make sure the processors of the same SKU are on the motherboard.
  • Page 34: Overview Of The Processor Socket

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-8. Carrier Top View (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Figure 2-9. Carrier Bottom View (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Overview of the Processor Socket The processor socket is protected by a plastic protective cover.
  • Page 35: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-10. 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 processor. Figure 2-11. Heatsink (1U left, 2U right)
  • Page 36: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-12. Carrier (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Figure 2-13. Processor (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly To install a processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 37 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-14. Carrier Lever (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) 2. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing up. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier.
  • Page 38 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation 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 processor into the latch marked B as shown below.
  • Page 39: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-20. Carrier Assembly Complete (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) 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.
  • Page 40 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-21. Carrier with 1U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) Figure 2-22. Carrier with 2U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right)
  • Page 41 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-23. PHM Plastic Clips Locked (1U left, 2U right) 4. Examine all corners to ensure that the plastic clips on the processor carrier assembly are firmly attached to the heatsink. Figure 2-24. 1U PHM Completed (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right)
  • Page 42: Preparing The Processor Socket For Installation

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-25. 2U PHM Completed (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) 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: Preparing To Install The Phm Into The Processor Socket

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-27. Plastic Protective Cover Removed Note: Do not touch or bend the socket pins. Preparing to Install the PHM into the Processor Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), you are ready to install it into the...
  • Page 44 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation 1. Locate four threaded fasteners (marked a, b, c, and d) on the processor socket. Figure 2-28. 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 45: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-30. 1U Unlatched Positions Figure 2-31. 2U Unlatched Positions 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 46 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-32. Align the Heatsink with the Socket (1U left, 2U right) 3. Press all four rotating wires outwards and make sure that the heatsink is securely latched into the processor socket. Figure 2-33. Latch the PHM (1U left, 2U right) 4.
  • Page 47: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-34. Install the PHM with a Torque Driver (1U left, 2U 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 48 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-36. Unlatch the PHM (1U left, 2U right) 3. Gently lift the PHM upwards to remove it from the socket. Figure 2-37. Remove the PHM from the Socket (1U left, 2U right) 4. To remove the processor from the heatsink, gently lift the lever from the processor...
  • Page 49 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-38. Carrier with 1U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) Figure 2-39. Carrier with 2U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) 5. To remove the processor, move the lever to its unlocked position and gently remove the...
  • Page 50 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-40. Processor Removal (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right)
  • Page 51: Memory Support And Installation

    éviter tout dommage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support The X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard supports up to 1 TB of 3DS RDIMM ECC memory with speeds of up to 6400 MT/s (1DPC) in eight memory slots. ®...
  • Page 52 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation ® ® CXL Memory Configuration Support for the Intel Xeon 6700-series processors with E-cores 1x4*, 2x2, 2Rx4 10x4 DDR5 x8 64 GB 1LM+Vol 2Rx4 10x4 DDR5 x16 128 GB 1x2*, 2x1 1LM+Vol Intel Flat 1Rx4 10x4 DDR5 x8...
  • Page 53: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance It is recommended to use DDR5 memory of the same type, size, and speed. Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.
  • Page 54 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-42. 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 2-43. Align the Notches 5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
  • Page 55: Dimm Removal

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Figure 2-44. Press Both Ends For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF 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 56 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page...
  • Page 57: Battery Removal And Installation

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 58 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 59: Connections, Jumpers, And Leds

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where noisy power transmission is present. The X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 12 V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
  • Page 60: Headers And Connections

    For information about the headers of the motherboard, refer to the following content. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you when the chassis is opened.
  • Page 61: Com Header

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation COM Header There is one COM header JCOM1 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. Use a cable to connect the COM header, which provides communication support. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard, see the layout under Quick Reference.
  • Page 62: Fan Headers

    Clock +3.3 V Standby M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 x2 Slots Two M.2 M-key slots are located at JM2_1, JM2_2 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. The M.2 M-key slots on the motherboard support PCIe 5.0 x2 devices in a 22110 form factor.
  • Page 63: Mcio Pcie 5.0 X8 Connectors

    Reference" on page NVMe SMBus Headers An NVMe SMBus (I²C) header is located at JNVI²C1 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. It is 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.
  • Page 64: Power Smb (I²C) Header

    SlimSAS cable to connect SATA 3.0 or PCIe devices to the motherboard. TPM/Port 80 Header The JTPM1 header on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector...
  • Page 65: Vroc Raid Key Header

    SPI_IRQ# VROC RAID Key Header A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. Install a VROC RAID key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below. 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.
  • Page 66 X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Intel VROC Key Pin Definitions: Four Total Pin# Definition +3.3 V Standby CPU RAID Key...
  • Page 67: Control Panel

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Control Panel Refer to the following content for information about the front control panel header on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 on the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard.
  • Page 68: Overheat/Fan Fail And Uid Led

    The Network Interface Controller (NIC) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 69: Hdd Led

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1 on the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show storage drive activity status. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...
  • Page 70: Rear I/O Ports

    LAN1 LAN Ports The motherboard has dual 1 GbE LAN ports (i210, X14SBI-F) or dual 10 GbE LAN ports (X550, X14SBI-TF) located on the rear I/O panel. The two 1 GbE and 10 GbE LAN ports accept RJ45 cables. In addition to the LAN ports, there is one dedicated BMC LAN port.
  • Page 71: Usb Ports

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation LAN Ports BMC LAN Pin Definitions: 21 Total Pin Definitions: 19 Total Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition TRD1P TRD4N Link 1000 LED (Amber) TRD1N TRCT4 Link 100 LED TRCT1 TRD5P TD0+ (Green) TRD2P TRD5N...
  • Page 72: Unit Identifier Button

    A Unit Identifier (UID) button and two LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. The UID button is located near the I/O ports of the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. 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.
  • Page 73: Vga Port

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation Function User Input Behavior LED Activity Push and hold for 6 BMC Heartbeat LED turns BMC will do a cold boot seconds solid green BMC Reset BMC will reset to factory Push and hold for 12 BMC Heartbeat LED turns...
  • Page 74: Cmos Clear

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 on the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...
  • Page 75: Lan Port Enable/Disable

    BMC) LAN Port Enable/Disable Use JPL1 to enable or disable the i210 LAN1 port (for X14SBI-F). Use JPL2 to enable or disable the i210 LAN2 port (for X14SBI-F). Use JPL3 to enable or disable the X550 LAN1 and LAN2 ports (for X14SBI-TF). The default setting is Enabled.
  • Page 76: Bmc Heartbeat Led

    BMC Normal BMC LAN LEDs A BMC LAN is located on the I/O panel of the X14SBI-F/-TF motherboard. The LED on the right indicates activity, and the LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...
  • Page 77: Unit Id (Uid) Led

    X14SBI-F/-TF: Component Installation For a detailed diagram of the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page Onboard Power LED Indicator LED Color Definition System Power Off (power cable not connected) Green System Power On Unit ID (UID) LED The UID LED indicator is located at LED6 on the X14SBI- F/- TF motherboard.
  • Page 78: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 79: Troubleshooting Procedures

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 83 "Returning Merchandise for Service" on page 86 section(s) in this chapter.
  • Page 80: Memory Errors

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 81 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 82 X14SBI-F/-TF: Troubleshooting the component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good and the old system has problems.
  • Page 83: 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 84: Motherboard Battery

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 85: Where To Get Replacement Components

    If you need replacement parts for your 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 Under the "Buy" menu, click the "Where to Buy" link.
  • Page 86: 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 87: Feedback

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 88: Chapter 4: Uefi Bios

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS The following content contains information on BIOS configuration with the 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 89: Introduction

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 90: Starting The Setup Utility

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 91: Main Setup

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 92 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 93: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. 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 94: Boot Feature Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 95: Cpu Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 96 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Hardware Prefetcher Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to HPC, I/O, or Virtualization. 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.
  • Page 97 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS If this feature is set to Enabled, LLC (hardware cache) prefetching on all threads will be supported. The options are Disabled and Enabled. This feature is CPU-dependent. Homeless Prefetch Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Telco FlexRAN.
  • Page 98: Advanced Power Management Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology Notes: This feature is NOT available when "TXT Support" is set to Enabled. This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Virtualization, Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN. Select Enabled to enable the Intel Vanderpool Technology for Virtualization platform support, which allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same computer to maximize system resources for performance enhancement.
  • Page 99 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Note: Select HPC to optimize power performance of High Performance Computing (HPC) workloads for your system running in the HPC environment. Select I/O for I/O intensive workloads to optimize power performance of high volume of data transfers to and from system memory and storage devices or any program.
  • Page 100: Cpu P State Control Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS CPU P State Control Menu ►CPU P State Control Note: This submenu is available when “Power Performance Tuning” is set to BIOS Controls EPB. AVX P1 Notes: This feature is available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enabled.
  • Page 101 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 102: Hardware Pm State Control Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 103: Package C State Control Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS C1 to C1e Promotion Note: This feature is available when "Workload Profile" is set to Disabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, CPU will run at its minimum frequency for lower power consumption in the C1 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. This feature is CPU- dependent.
  • Page 104: Cpu1 Core Disable Bitmap Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap Menu ►CPU1 Core Disable Bitmap Available Bitmap[0]: This feature displays the available Bitmap[0]. Available Bitmap[1]: This feature displays the available Bitmap[1]. It is available when the number of CPU cores is greater than 128.
  • Page 105 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS 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.
  • Page 106 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, Enable for Remote InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WCiLF. Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to I/O, Virtualization, or Telco FlexRAN.
  • Page 107: Memory Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS SLF Enable(R1S) Use this feature to send B2P command for Pcode SLF Enable programming. This is enabled by default for supported CPU type. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled. Memory Configuration Menu ►Memory Configuration This submenu allows you to configure the Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) settings.
  • Page 108: Memory Ras Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 109 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 110: Security Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 111 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 112 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS 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 Extension (SGX) [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed when your motherboard supports SGX.
  • Page 113 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS SW Guard Extensions (SGX) Use this feature to enable Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) support. Intel SGX is a set of extensions that increases the security of application code and data by using enclaves in memory to protect sensitive information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 114: Iio Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 Note: This feature is available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled. This feature is NOT available when "Select Owner EPOCH Input Type" is set to SGX Owner EPOCH deactivated.
  • Page 115: Cpu1 Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS NVMe Mode Switch When this feature is set to Auto, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. The options are Manual, VMD, and Auto. PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled for PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support, which allows the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of electromagnetic interference caused by the components whenever needed.
  • Page 116: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D) Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Use this feature to configure the link speed for the PCIe port you specified. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), Gen 3 (8 GT/s), Gen 4 (16 GT/s), and Gen 5 (32 GT/s).
  • Page 117: Pcie Leaky Bucket Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS PCIe Leaky Bucket Configuration Menu ►PCIe Leaky Bucket Configuration Gen2 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen2 link degradation. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: The default setting is Enabled when your motherboard supports PCIe Gen2 link.
  • Page 118 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS TPM 2.0 Device Found Firmware Version: Vendor: 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.
  • Page 119: 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 120: Super Io Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Virtual NUMA Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN. Enable this feature to optimize the memory-access performance for VMware virtual machines. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 121: Serial Port 2 Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Change Settings (Available when "Serial Port 1" above is set to Enabled) Use this feature to specify the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to serial port 1.
  • Page 122: Console Redirection Settings

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Select Enabled to enable COM port 1 for Console Redirection, which allows a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SOL/COM2 Note: This feature is available when your system supports serial port of SOL and/or COM2.
  • Page 123 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits.
  • Page 124: Network Stack Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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.
  • Page 125: Mac:(Mac Address)-Ipv4 Network Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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.
  • Page 126: Mac:(Mac Address)-Ipv6 Network Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Local DNS Servers (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled and "Enabled 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>...
  • Page 127: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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.
  • Page 128 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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.
  • Page 129: 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 130: Supermicro Kms Server Configuration Menu

    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.
  • Page 131 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS 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 132: Super-Guardians Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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.
  • Page 133 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 134 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 135: System Diagnostics Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 136: Tls Authenticate Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS Wake On LAN Set this feature to support system wake-up via the selected LAN device. If this feature is set to Enabled, the LAN port selected will be enabled when the system is powered on. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 137: Discard Changes And Exit

    X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS ►Enroll Certification Using File This feature allows you to enroll the security certificate in the system by using a file. Certification GUID Press <Enter> and input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID). ►Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings.
  • Page 138: Event Logs

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 139: View Smbios Event Log

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 140: Bmc

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 141: Bmc Network Configuration Menu

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 142 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 143 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 144: Security

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 145: Secure Boot Menu

    The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 146 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS 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. ►Enter Deployed Mode / Exit Deployed Mode Note: This submenu is available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom.
  • Page 147 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS ►Export Secure Boot Variables Note: This submenu is available when any secure keys have been installed. This feature exports the NVRAM contents of secure boot variables to a storage device. The options are Yes and No. Secure Boot variable / Size / Keys / Key Source ►Platform Key (PK)
  • Page 148 X14SBI-F/-TF: UEFI BIOS indicate sizes, keys, and key sources of the authorized timestamps. Select Update to update the Authorized TimeStamps. Select Append to append the Authorized TimeStamps. ►OsRecovery Signatures (dbr) Use this feature to set and save the Authorized Signatures used for OS recovery. Select Update to update the OsRecovery Signatures.
  • Page 149: Boot

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 150: Delete Boot Option

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 151: Save & Exit

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 152 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 153: 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 154 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 155: Driver Installation

    ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash or media drive. You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred. Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at https://www.supermicro.com. Find the product page for your motherboard and download the latest drivers and utilities.
  • Page 156 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 157: 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 158: 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 motherboard. These...
  • Page 159 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 160: Product Disposal

    X14SBI-F/-TF: 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 161 X14SBI-F/-TF: 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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