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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction System Overview 1.1 System Features Front View Control Panel Rear View 1.2 System Architecture 1.3 Motherboard Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Chapter 2: Server Installation 2.1 Unpacking the System 2.2 Preparing for Setup...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents Removing the Chassis from a Rack Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power Accessing the System 3.2 Static-Sensitive Devices Precautions 3.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation LGA 4710 Socket E2 Processors Processor Top View Overview of the Processor Socket...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents Fan Replacement Air Shrouds Installing the Air Shroud 3.7 Expansion Cards Installing PCI Expansion Cards Power Supply Replacing an AC Power Supply Replacing a DC Power Supply Power Supply LEDs Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.1 Power Supply and Power Connections...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents HDD LED Power LED NMI Button 4.4 I/O Ports BMC LAN LEDs LAN Ports USB Ports SFP+ LAN Activity LEDs SFP+ LAN Speed LEDs VGA Port Unit Identifier Button 4.5 Jumper Settings CMOS Clear LAN Enable/Disable Onboard TPM Enable/Disable...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents Removing the Cable Management Arm 6.5 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) Requirements and Restrictions Supported SSDs and Operating Systems Additional Information Hardware Key Configuring Intel VMD Configuring VMD Manually Creating NVMe RAID Configurations Status Indications Hot-Swap Drives...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents Updating BIOS Starting the Setup Utility 8.2 Main Setup 8.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Boot Feature Menu CPU Configuration Menu Advanced Power Management Configuration Menu CPU P State Control Menu Hardware PM State Control Menu CPU C State Control Menu...
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MAC:(MAC address)-IPv6 Network Configuration Menu MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Menu PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu HTTP Boot Configuration Menu Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu Super-Guardians Configuration Menu TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10GBASE-T Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10GBASE-T...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Contents Restricted Area Battery Handling Redundant Power Supplies Backplane Voltage Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Product Disposal Fan Warning Power Cable and AC Adapter Appendix C: System Specifications...
This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SuperServer 212B- FN4TP. The following provides an overview of the system specifications and capabilities. The SuperServer 212B-FN4TP is an X14 short-depth, front I/O system that supports Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500-series processors with P-cores or 6700-series processors with E-cores in a 2U form factor.
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2U, 3.5" (89 mm) x 17.2" (437 mm) x 11.8" (299 mm) (H x W x D) Note: A Quick Reference Guide can be found on the product page of the Supermicro website. The following safety models associated with the SuperServer 212B-FN4TP have been certified...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction 1.1 System Features The following views of the system display the main features. Refer to the System Specifications appendix of this manual for additional specifications. Front View The following features are located on the front of the SYS-212B-FN4TP server.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction Figure 1-1. SYS-212B-FN4TP Front View System Front View Feature Description Two redundant (1+1) 800 W AC Platinum power supplies (optional) Power Supplies* Two redundant (1+1) 800 W AC Titanium power supplies (optional) Two redundant (1+1) 600 W DC, 48 V input power supplies (optional)
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction Note: Configurations 2 and 3 require additional parts. Control Panel The following switches and LEDs are located on the SYS-212B-FN4TP server control panel. Figure 1-2. Control Panel Control Panel Features Feature Description The main power switch applies or removes primary power...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction Information LED Color, Status Description Blue and red, blinking at 10 Hz Recovery mode. UID has been activated locally to locate the server in Blue, solid a rack environment. UID has been activated using the BMC to locate the Blue, blinking at 1 Hz server in a rack environment.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction 1.2 System Architecture This section covers the locations of the system's main components and provides a system block diagram.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction 1.3 Motherboard Quick Reference For details on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard layout and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Motherboard Layout Figure 1-4. Motherboard Photograph...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Introduction Figure 1-5. X14SBM-TP4F Motherboard Layout Notes: "Maintenance and Component Installation" on page 38 for detailed information on jumpers, connectors, and LED indicators. "■" indicates the location of pin 1. Components not documented are for internal testing-purposes only.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your server in a server rack. If your server is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory, etc., refer to "Maintenance and Component Installation" on page 38 for details on installing those specific components.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation 2.1 Unpacking the System Inspect the box the server was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation 2.2 Preparing for Setup The box in which the SYS-212B-FN4TP server was shipped should include the rackmount hardware needed to install it into the rack. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure. Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Separating the Inner and Outer Rails 1. Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging. 2. Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward. 3. Press the quick-release tab. 4. Separate the inner rail extension from the outer rail assembly.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Extending the Long Outer Rail 4. Insert the inner rail in the longer outer rail, then secure it by pressing the locking tab on the back side as shown in Figure 2-4. 5. Slide the inner rail inward until the rails are securely connected.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Locking Tab Installing the Inner Rails The inner rails can be installed onto the chassis without any tools. Place the left inner rail on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the inner rail holes.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for the chassis extend between 18 inches and 24 inches.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Figure 2-6. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Important: This figure is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of a rack first. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Slide the chassis into the rack so that the bottom of the chassis slides onto the bottom lip of the rails, carefully aligning the left and right inner rails on the chassis to the matching outer rails on the rack.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation 2. Push the chassis completely into the rack. 3. Finish by securing the chassis to the rack with the two front screws. Figure 2-7. Installing the Chassis into a Rack...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation Figure 2-8. Securing the Chassis to the Rack Important: This figure is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of a rack first. Important: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Server Installation 4. Press down on the locking tab while holding both side of the chassis. 5. Pull the chassis completely out of the rack.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the SYS-212B-FN4TP server. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.6 System Cooling Fans Air Shrouds 3.7 Expansion Cards Installing PCI Expansion Cards Power Supply Replacing an AC Power Supply Replacing a DC Power Supply Power Supply LEDs...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power Use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the SYS-212B- FN4TP server. This step is necessary when removing or installing non-hot-swap components or when replacing a non-redundant power supply.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-1. Removing the Chassis Cover...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.2 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.
(gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the processor or processor socket. When buying a processor separately, use only a Supermicro certified heatsink. Refer to the Supermicro website for the most recent processor support.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After installing the processor into the carrier, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the airflow direction. Turn the heatsink over and orient the heatsink so the airflow arrow is pointing towards the triangle on the processor.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-8. Carrier with 2U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) Figure 3-9. PHM Plastic Clips Locked (1U left, 2U right) 4. Examine all corners to ensure that the plastic clips on the processor carrier are firmly...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. Press the tabs inward. Figure 3-12. Processor Socket with Plastic Protective Cover 2. Pull up the protective cover from the socket. Note: Do not touch or bend the socket pins. Figure 3-13. Plastic Protective Cover Removed...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. Locate four threaded fasteners (marked a, b, c, and d) on the processor socket. Figure 3-14. 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-16. 1U Unlatched Positions Figure 3-17. 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.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-18. 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 3-19. Latch the PHM (1U left, 2U right) 4.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-20. 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.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-22. Unlatch the PHM (1U left, 2U right) 3. Gently lift the PHM upwards to remove it from the socket. Figure 3-23. 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...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-24. Carrier with 1U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) Figure 3-25. 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...
3.4 Memory Support and Installation Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support The X14SBM-TP4F supports up to 2 TB of 3DS RDIMM/MRDIMM DDR5 ECC memory with speeds of up to 8000 MT/s in eight DIMM slots.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation ® ® CXL Memory Configuration Support for Intel Xeon 6700/6500-Series Processors with P- Cores Native DDR5 Memory Per Socket CXL Memory Per Socket Slot 0 Slot 0 DRAM Capacity 4S and DIMM DIMM DIMM...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Notes: The items with an asterisk (*) are the default settings in BIOS. ® ® The Intel Xeon 6700/6500-series processors with P-cores CXL memory configurations are 1DPC ('Slot 0') only for native DDR5. CXL Memory Channel: number of devices per root port, with root ports separated by "+".
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation ® ® DDR5-6400 Memory Support for Intel Xeon 6700-Series Processors with E-Cores (Only DDR5-6400 Related RDIMMs Supported) DIMM Capacity (GB) Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel DRAM Density...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Notes: The items with an asterisk (*) are the default settings in BIOS. ® ® The Intel Xeon 6700-series processors with E-cores CXL memory configurations are 1DPC ('Slot 0') only for native DDR5. CXL Memory Channel: number of devices per root port, with root ports separated by "+,"...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-27. Unlock the DIMM Slot 3. Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot. Figure 3-28. 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...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-29. Align the Notches 5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place. 6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM into the slot.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Removal Important: Do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the memory module or the DIMM socket. Handle memory modules with care. Carefully follow all the instructions given in "Static-...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.5 Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.
These carriers also help promote proper airflow. Installing Drives Note: Enterprise-level storage modules are recommended for use in Supermicro servers. Drive Carrier Indicators Each drive carrier has two LED indicators: an activity indicator and a status indicator. For RAID configurations using a controller, the meaning of the status indicator is described in the table below.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-31. Removing a Drive Carrier Installing a 2.5" Drive 1. Place the drive carrier on a flat surface. 2. The physical size of the drive does not permit using the stubs to hold the right side of the drive.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-32. Installing a 2.5" Drive Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives Supermicro servers support NVMe surprise hot-swap. For even better data security, NVMe orderly hot-swap is recommended. NVMe drives can be ejected and replaced remotely using BMC.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-33. BMC Screenshot Replacing a Drive 1. Insert the replacement drive. 2. BMC > System > Storage Monitor > Physical View 3. Select Device, Group, and slot and click Insert. The drive Status LED indicator flashes...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.6 System Cooling Refer to the following sections for information about the cooling capabilities of the SYS-212B- FN4TP server. Fans Four 8-cm fans provide cooling to the system. Fan speed is controlled by a system temperature setting in the BMC. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-34. Installing a Fan Air Shrouds The system uses an air shroud to maximize airflow efficiency. Installing the Air Shroud 1. Turn off the power to the system, then remove the top cover.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.7 Expansion Cards Refer to the following sections for information on the expansion cards supported by the SYS- 212B-FN4TP server. Installing PCI Expansion Cards 1. Power down the system. 2. Remove the top cover.
When replacing a power supply, the system does not need to be powered down. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro or authorized distributors. Replacing an AC Power Supply Use the system's remote management to find the failed power supply.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Disconnect the power cord from the power strip or outlet. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the DC terminal block. 5. Push the release button towards the handle. 6. Using the handle, pull the power supply out of the chassis.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Overheat/Fan Fail and UID LED NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) HDD LED Power LED NMI Button 4.4 I/O Ports BMC LAN LEDs LAN Ports USB Ports SFP+ LAN Activity LEDs SFP+ LAN Speed LEDs VGA Port Unit Identifier Button 4.5 Jumper Settings...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.1 Power Supply and Power Connections For information about the power supply and power connections of the SYS- 212B- FN4TP server, refer to the following content. Standby Power Header for 5 V The Standby Power header for 5 V is located at JSTBY. You must have a card with a Standby...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 8-pin CPU Power ATX Power 24-pin Connection Pin Definitions: Eight Pin Definitions: 24 Total Total Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition +3.3 V +3.3 V 1–4 No Connection +3.3 V +12 V (12 V 5–8...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.2 Headers and Connections For information about the headers of the SYS- 212B- FN4TP server, refer to the following content. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you when the chassis is opened.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Expansion Slots There are two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and one PCIe 5.0 x8 slot on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. CPU SLOT4 PCIe 5.0 x16 and CPU SLOT6 PCIe 5.0 x16 support PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe devices, and CPU SLOT7 PCIe 5.0 x8 supports a PCIe 5.0 x8 device.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Inlet Sensor Header Pin Definitions: Four Total Pin# Definition Clock +3.3 V Standby Internal Speaker Header An internal speaker header is loaded at JD1 on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs NC-SI Connection The Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI) connection is located at JNCSI1 on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. This connection is used to connect a Network Interface Card (NIC) to the motherboard to allow the onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) to communicate with a network.
The JTPM1 header on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions: 10 Total Pin# Definition Pin# Definition SPI_MOSI No Connection +1.8 V Standby SPI_IRQ# VROC RAID Key Header A VROC RAID Key header is located at JRK1 on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. Install a VROC RAID key on JRK1 for NVMe RAID support as shown in the illustration below.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.3 Control Panel Refer to the following content for information about the front control panel header on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 on the X14SBM- TP4F motherboard.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs For a detailed diagram of the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference" on page Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition +3.3 V PWR Supply Fail Overheat/Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition NIC1 Link/Active LED HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1 on the X14SBM- TP4F motherboard. Attach a cable to pin 14 to show storage drive activity status.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs For a detailed diagram of the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference" on page NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Control...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.4 I/O Ports Figure 4-1. I/O Ports I/O Ports for Description Description BMC LAN LAN3 (Only ) USB0 LAN4 (Only ) USB1 VGA Port LAN1 UID Switch LAN2 For a detailed diagram of the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs BMC LAN LEDs Color/State Definition Green: Solid 100 Mbps Link (left) Amber: Solid 1 Gbps Activity Amber: Blinking Active (right) LAN Ports There is one RJ45 BMC LAN port and two 10 GbE RJ45 LAN ports on the I/O ports of the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs SFP+ LAN Speed LEDs Two SFP+ LAN Speed LED indicators are located on the motherboard at LED4 for LAN4 and LED5 for LAN3. These are visible on the right side of each SFP+ port. The LEDs may be green, yellow, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs UID Button UID LED Pin Definitions: Four Pin Definitions: Total Four Total Pin# Definition Color Status Button In Button In...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.5 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. 5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device). 6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s), and power on the system. LAN Enable/Disable Use JPTG1 to enable or disable LAN on the motherboard. The default setting is Enabled.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1–2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2–3 Disabled Watchdog Timer Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1–2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2–3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 4.6 LED Indicators For information about the LED indicators on the SYS-212B-FN4TP server, refer to the following content. BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LED2 on the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard. When this LED is blinking, the BMC is functioning normally.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Unit ID (UID) LED The UID LED indicator is located at LED1 on the X14SBM- TP4F motherboard. This UID indicator provides easy identification of a system that may need services. For a detailed diagram of the X14SBM-TP4F motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Software Chapter 5: Software After the SYS-212B-FN4TP server has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings, and install the drivers. 5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation Installing the OS 5.2 Driver Installation 5.3 BMC...
USB flash or media drive, or the BMC KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper drivers. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities," select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Software Figure 5-2. Load Driver Link To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files. 5. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation. 6. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Software 5.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl. Some of these drivers and utilities must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.
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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Chapter 6: Optional Components This chapter describes alternate configurations and optional system components for the SYS- 212B-FN4TP server. 6.1 TPM Security Module 6.2 HBA Card 6.3 RAID Cards 6.4 Cable Management Arm Installing the Cable Management Arm Removing the Cable Management Arm 6.5 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components 6.1 TPM Security Module SPI capable TPM 2.0 with Infineon 9672 controller The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the X14SBM- TP4F motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the SYS-212B-FN4TPserver.
This is a 12 Gb/s, multi-port SAS PCIe Gen 4.0 internal Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card. The Supermicro HBA AOC- S3816L- L16iT features 16 internal SAS connectors, while the AOC- S3808L- L8iT features eight internal SAS connectors. Both are designed for high- performance storage connectivity.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components 6.3 RAID Cards The Super Micro Computer, Inc. 12 Gb/s, multi-port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter cards. The low-profile AOC-S3908L-H8iR RAID card features eight internal SAS connectors and the AOC- S3916L- H16iR features 16 internal SAS connectors. Both offer high- performance storage connectivity.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components 6.4 Cable Management Arm The SYS-212B-FN4TP server supports a cable management arm (CMA), which keeps the rear cables organized and clear of the rail mechanisms when the system is extended out the front of the rack for maintenance.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Figure 6-2. Installing the Connectors 3. Slide CMA connector #3 forward onto the two posts on the rear of the left middle rail. It snaps into place. 4. For CMA connector #4, align the metal tabs with the slots on the rear of the left outer rail and push it forward.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components 6.5 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ® Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for NVMe SSDs directly attached to Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is an integrated controller inside the CPU PCIe root complex.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Additional Information Additional information is available on the following product page for the Supermicro add-on card and the linked manuals: https://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-VROCxxxMOD.cfm Hardware Key The Intel VROC hardware key is a license key that detects the Intel VROC SKU and activates the function accordingly.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Auto: Enables VMD for all NVMe ports if VROC Key is installed. VMD: Enables VMD for all NVMe ports despite the lack of the VROC Key. Manual: Allows the user to select specific NVMe ports on which to enable VMD.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Figure 6-4. BIOS, Selecting VMD Mode 4. VMD must only be enabled on NVMe port resources. If VMD is enabled on other PCIe ports, the functionality of those ports will be impacted. See the table below.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Figure 6-6. BIOS, Enabling VMD on Socket 1 (CPU2) (Example) Figure 6-7. BIOS, Enabling VMD on Socket 1 (Example) 6. Enable the NVMe port resource according to table above for the NVMe drives that will be...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Figure 6-8. BIOS, Enabling Socket 1 (Example) 7. Choose whether to make the NVMe drives in this IOU Hot Plug Capable by selecting Enabled or Disabled. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each IOU # on each CPU to enable VMD on the desired...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Figure 6-9. BIOS, Enabling Socket 1 Completed (Example) (This example shows SYS-621H-TN12R with 12 NVMe. Other systems will look different.) 9. Press [F4] to save the configuration and reboot the system. Creating NVMe RAID Configurations 1. Open Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers > Create...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Figure 6-10. Created Volume without enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller Figure 6-11. Created Volume with enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller 2. Set Name.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components 3. Set RAID Level. 4. If cross-controller RAID is required, select Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controller. 5. Select specific disks for RAID with an [X]. RAID0: Select at least two [2–24] disks RAID1: Select only two disks RAID5: Select at least three [3–24] disks...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Optional Components Hot-plug Physically install the device. ESXi will automatically discover NVMe SSDs, but a manual scan may be required in some cases. Related Information Links https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2151404 https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware- vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-1B56EF97-F60E-4F21-82A7- 8F2A7294604D.html https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware- vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-F2E75F67-740B-4406-9F0C- A2D99A698F2A.html...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support The following content contains information on common issues and how to resolve them. 7.1 Online Resources Direct Links for the SYS-212B-FN4TP System Direct Links for General Support and Information 7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support 7.1 Online Resources A great deal of information is available on the Supermicro website. From the top menu of the Supermicro home page at https://www.supermicro.com: Specifications for servers and other hardware are available by clicking Products.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support 7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) The SYS-212B-FN4TP server supports the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). BMC is used to provide remote access, monitoring, and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to BMC. For general documentation and information on BMC, visit our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/management-software/bmc-resources...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support 7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the "Technical Support Procedures" on page 126 section in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.
BIOS installed in your system. 2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported. Refer to the product page on our website at https://www.supermicro.com. Test the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support 3. Storage Drive support: Make sure that all storage drives work properly. Replace the failed storage drives with good ones. 4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and processor/system fans, etc., work properly.
Before contacting Technical Support, take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products. During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support 7.5 Motherboard Battery For information on removing, disposing of, and replacing the motherboard battery of your system, refer to "Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation" on page...
7.6 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your SYS-212B-FN4TP server, to ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, purchase exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers. A list can be found on the Supermicro website: https://www.supermicro.com...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Troubleshooting and Support 7.7 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using the UEFI script (flash.nsh), the BMC WebUI, or the SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA) utility.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. “Grayed- out” options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When a BIOS submenu or item is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.2 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.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Figure 8-2. Advanced UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot Important: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS are Disabled and Enabled. Note: BIOS POST messages are always displayed regardless of the setting of this feature. Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS The following processor information is displayed. Processor BSP Revision Processor Socket Processor ID Processor Frequency Processor Max Ratio Processor Min Ratio Microcode Revision L1 Cache RAM (Per Core) L2 Cache RAM (Per Package) L3 Cache RAM (Per Package)
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS DCU IP Prefetcher This feature allows the system to use the sequential load history, which is based on the instruction pointer of previous loads, to determine whether the system will prefetch additional lines. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 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. Enable SMX Select Enabled to support Safer Mode Extensions (SMX), which provides a programming...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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 Use this feature to set the appropriate TDP level for the system. The Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) P1 feature allows you to set the base P1 ratio for Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and AVX workloads.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Notes: This feature is available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enabled and when your CPU supports the Intel Speed Select function. This feature is available when "AVX P1" is set to Nominal. This feature is NOT available when "Hardware P-States" is set to Disabled or Out of Band Mode.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Notes: This feature is available when "SpeedStep (P-States)" is set to Enabled. This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN. Turbo Mode (Available when "SpeedStep (P- States)" is set to Enabled and when "Workload Profile"...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS CPU C State Control Menu ►CPU C State Control Notes: This submenu is available when “Power Performance Tuning” is set to BIOS Controls EPB. This submenu is NOT available when “Workload Profile” is set to Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Package C State Use this feature to optimize and reduce CPU package power consumption in the idle mode. Please note that the changes you've made in this setting will affect all CPU cores or the circuits of the entire system.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Uncore Configuration Menu ►Uncore Configuration The following information is displayed. Number of CPU Current UPI Link Speed Current UPI Link Frequency Global MMIO Low Base / Limit Global MMIO High Base / Limit PCIe Configuration Base / Size...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS latency. Select Auto for the KTI prefetcher to automatically preload the L1 cache with relevant data whenever it is needed. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. IO Directory Cache (IODC) This feature allows the IODC to generate snoops instead of generating memory lockups for remote IIO (InvIToM) and/or WCiLF (Cores).
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enabled to optimally fill the dead lines in the LLC. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Memory Configuration Menu ►Memory Configuration This submenu is used to configure the Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) settings.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS DDR PPR Type Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4/DDR5 technology. PPR provides additional spare capacity within a DDR4/DDR5 DRAM module that is used to replace faulty cell areas detected during system boot. PPR offers two types of memory repairs. Soft...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Memory Encryption (TME) Select Enabled for Intel Total Memory Encryption (TME) support to enhance memory data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Total Memory Encryption Multi-Tenant (TME-MT) Use this feature to support tenant-provided (SW-provided) keys. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS The following information is displayed. PRMRR Min Size per domain PRMRR Max Size per domain ---------------------------------------------------------------- Processor Reserved Memory [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed. PRMRR Size per domain PRM Size per socket PRM Size per system...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Note: Changing the Owner EPOCH value will lose the data in enclaves. Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0 Use this feature to enter the EPOCH value. The default setting is 0. 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"...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS SGX Auto MP Registration (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to enable/disable SGX Auto Multi-Package Registration Agent (MPA) running automatically at boot time. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Intel VMD Technology When this feature is set to Enabled, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ►PCI Express 0 Port A Note: The number of PCIe slots and the slot naming can differ depending on the PCIe devices connected to your motherboard.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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).
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 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. MCTP Enable this feature, Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP), to support communications between devices in a platform management subsystem.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Intel VMD Technology When this feature is set to Enabled, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ►PCI Express 4 Port A Note: The number of PCIe slots and the slot naming can differ depending on the PCIe devices connected to your motherboard.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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).
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS PCIe Leaky Bucket Configuration Menu ►PCIe Leaky Bucket Configuration Gen2 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen2 link degradation. Applies only when operating at PCIe Gen2 speeds. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Gen3 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen3 link degradation.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Active PCR banks Available PCR banks * The following features are available when the TPM 2.0 (either onboard or external) is detected by the BIOS. SHA-1 PCR Bank (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable SHA-1 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Endorsement Hierarchy (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled for Endorsement Hierarchy support, which contains separate controls to address the user's privacy concerns because the primary keys in the hierarchy are certified by the TPM key or by a manufacturer with restrictions on how an authentic TPM (either onboard or external) that is attached to an authentic platform can be accessed and used.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Device Settings (Available when "Serial Port 2/SOL" above is set to Enabled) This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 2 (or SOL). Change Settings (Available when "Serial Port 2/SOL" above is set to Enabled) Use this feature to specify the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 2 (or SOL).
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT- UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended- terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Putty KeyPad Use this feature to select function key and keypad settings on Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Flow Control EMS Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Media Detect Count (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to set the wait time (in seconds) for the BIOS ROM to detect the presence of a LAN media either via the Internet connection or via a LAN port. Press the <+> or <-> key on your keyboard to change the value.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS MAC:(MAC address)-IPv6 Network Configuration Menu ►MAC:(MAC address)-IPv6 Network Configuration ►Enter Configuration Menu The following information is displayed. Interface Name Interface Type MAC address Host address Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to change/enter the 64-bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string format is colon separated.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes and Exit: Press <Enter> to discard changes and exit. Save Changes and Exit Press <Enter> to save changes and exit. MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Menu ►MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Enable this feature to configure network addresses for DHCP, local IP address, local netmask, local gateway, and local DNS server.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Interface Name Interface Type MAC address Host address Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to change/enter the 64-bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string format is colon separated. The default setting is the MAC address above.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Menu ►MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Configured Enable this feature to configure network addresses for DHCP, local IP address, local netmask, local gateway, and local DNS server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Host address Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to change/enter the 64-bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string format is colon separated. The default setting is the MAC address above.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Enable DHCP (Available when "Configured" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which allows the BIOS to search for a DHCP server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS ARI Support Select Enabled for Alternative Routing- ID Interpretation (ARI) support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MMCFG Base This feature determines how the lowest Memory Mapped Configuration (MMCFG) base is assigned to onboard PCI devices. The options are 1 G, 1.5 G, 1.75 G, 2 G, 2.25 G, 3 G, and Auto.
HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname Important: Disabling "HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname" is a violation of RFC 6125 and may expose you to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks. Supermicro is not responsible for any and all security risks incurred by you disabling this feature. Enable this feature for HTTPS boot to check the hostname of the TLS certificates to see if it matches the host name provided by the remote server.
Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu ►Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Note: Be sure to configure all the features in the submenu of Supermicro KMS Server Configuration and the feature of "KMS Security Policy" in the submenu of Super-Guardians Configuration so that your system can communicate with the KMS server.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to set the TCP port number used in the Supermicro KMS server. The valid range is 100–9999. The default setting is 5696. Do not change the default setting unless a different TCP port number has been specified and used in the Supermicro KMS server.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Private Key Password (Available when "Client Private Key" above has been set) Use this feature to change the private key password. Super-Guardians Configuration Menu ►Super-Guardians Configuration Super-Guardians Protection Policy Use this feature to enable the Super-Guardians Protection Policy. The options are Storage, System, and System and Storage.
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Notes: Be sure that the KMS server is ready before configuring this feature. Use the professional KMS server solutions (e.g., Thales Server) or the Supermicro PyKMIP Software Package to establish the KMS server. KMS Server Retry Count (Available when "TPM Security Policy" and "USB Security Policy"...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Notes: Be sure to connect a USB flash drive with the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to your system before the system reboot. Be sure to save the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to the USB flash drive and keep a backup. Load the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) after the TPM (either onboard or external) is detected by your system.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS ►Server CA Configuration Use this feature to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. ►Enroll Certification Use this feature to enroll the certificate in the system. ►Enroll Certification Using File Use this feature to enroll the security certificate in the system by using a file.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Link Speed Use this feature to set the connection speed of a selected LAN port. The options are Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, and 100 Mbps Full. Wake On LAN Set this feature to support system wake-up via the selected LAN port.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10GBASE-T ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address) Notes: The Ethernet controller and MAC address shown above are based on your system features. This submenu is available when "Onboard LAN1 Option ROM" is set to EFI.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10 Gigabit SFP+ ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address) Notes: The Ethernet controller and MAC address shown above are based on your system features.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Device Name Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10 Gigabit SFP+ ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address)
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Blink LEDs Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. The default setting is 0 (up to 15 seconds). The following information is displayed. UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Device Name...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Logs settings. Note: After making any changes in this section, please be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Figure 8-3. Event Logs UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot ►Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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).
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.5 BMC Use this menu to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. Figure 8-4. BMC UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot 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.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Configure IPv4 Support ***************************** BMC LAN Selection This feature displays the type of the BMC LAN. BMC Network Link Status: This feature displays the status of the BMC network link for this system. Configuration Address Source (Available when "Update BMC LAN Configuration" is set to Yes) Use this feature to select the source of the IPv4 connection.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS IPv6 Support (Available when "Update BMC LAN Configuration" is set to Yes) Use this feature to enable IPv6 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Configuration Address Source (Available when "IPv6 Support" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to select the source of the IPv6 connection.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS VLAN Support (Available when "Update BMC LAN Configuration" is set to Yes) Use this feature to enable the virtual LAN (VLAN) support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. VLAN ID (Available when "VLAN Support" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to create a new VLAN ID.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Figure 8-5. Security UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot 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.
Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu ►Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Use this submenu to configure the Supermicro-proprietary Security Erase settings. When this submenu is selected, the following information is displayed. Please note that the order of the following information may differ based on the storage devices being detected.
New Password (Available when "Password" above has been set) Use this feature to set the new user password for the storage device, which enables configuring the Supermicro Security Erase settings by using this new user password. HDD Security Configuration Menu ►P4: (Storage device model name)
System Mode Secure Boot Note: For detailed instructions on configuring Security Boot settings, refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Secure Boot Select Enabled to configure Secure Boot settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS ►Enter Deployed Mode / Exit Deployed Mode Select Ok to reset system to the User Mode or to the Deployed Mode. Note: This submenu is available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom. ►Key Management...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot variable / Size / Keys / Key Source ►Platform Key (PK) Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, key numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS TCG Storage Security Configuration Menu ►(Storage device model name) Select this device. Press <Enter> and the following information is displayed: TCG Storage Security Password Description: PASSWORD CONFIGURATION: Security Subsystem Class: Security Supported: Security Enabled: Security Locked:...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Figure 8-6. Boot UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Use this feature to prioritize the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: UEFI BIOS 8.8 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Figure 8-7. Save & Exit UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: 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.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: BIOS Codes Appendix A: BIOS Codes For information about BIOS codes for the SYS- 212B- FN4TP server, refer to the following content. BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.
Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro SYS-212B-FN4TP server. These warnings may also be found on our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장 치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Alleen geautoriseerd personeel en gekwalificeerd onderhoudspersoneel mag deze apparatuur installeren, vervangen of onderhouden. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Cet appareil doit être installée dans des zones d'accès réservés. L'accès à une zone d'accès réservé n'est possible qu'en utilisant un outil spécial, un mécanisme de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout autre moyen de sécurité.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 배터리를 잘못된 종류로 교체하면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제조사 에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터 리를 처리하여 주십시오. WAARSCHUWING Er bestaat explosiegevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een verkeerd type. Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées. אחד מספק יותר קיים אם !אזהרה...
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當系 統正 在進 行時 , 背 板上 有危 險的 電壓或 能量 , 進 行維 修時 務必 小心 。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. 地方 および国の電 気規 格に準 拠 機器 の取り 付 けはその地方および国の電気 規格 に準拠 する必 要があり ます。...
SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften. Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. המוצר סילוק !אזהרה המדינה...
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준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시 오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법 은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다.
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SuperServer 212B-FN4TP: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Stroomkabel en AC-Adapter Waarschuwing! Bij het aansluiten van het Product uitsluitend gebruik maken van de geleverde Kabels of een andere geschikte aan te schaffen Aansluitmethode, deze moet altijd voldoen aan de lokale voorschriften en veiligheidsnormen, inclusief de juiste kabeldikte en stekker. Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken.
System Specifications Appendix C: System Specifications Processors Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500-series processors with P-cores or 6700-series processors with E-cores Chipset System on Chip BIOS AMI 256 MB SPI Flash Memory Up to 1 TB 6400 MT/s ECC DDR5 RDIMM in eight DIMM slots Storage Drives Two front hot-swap 2.5"...
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System Specifications Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 0º to 45º C (32º to 113º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance FCC, ICES, CE, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, NRTL, CB Applied Directives, Standards EMC/EMI: 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) CLASS A...
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System Specifications California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. Perchlorate Material- special handling apply. https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
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