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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X14DBG-DAP USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0 (MNL-2752)
  • 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 9 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

    X14DBG-DAP: 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

    X14DBG-DAP: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Table Motherboard Features Block Diagram 1.2 Platform Overview Flexible and Scalable Processor Architectural Design New Software Capability and Performance Optimization 1.3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss 1.4 System Health Monitoring...
  • Page 6 X14DBG-DAP: Contents Installing the Processor Heatsink Module Removing the Processor Heatsink Module 2.3 Memory Support and Installation General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance Memory Support The Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors DIMM Installation DIMM Removal 2.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal...
  • Page 7 X14DBG-DAP: Contents I/O Ports Jumper Settings LED Indicators Onboard Power LED Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On No Power No Video System Boot Failure Memory Errors Losing the System's Setup Configuration If the System Becomes Unstable 3.2 Technical Support Procedures 3.3 Motherboard Battery...
  • Page 8 Serial Port Console Redirection Menu Network Stack Configuration Menu PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu ACPI Settings Menu Trusted Computing Menu Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu Super-Guardians Configuration Menu HTTP Boot Configuration Menu System Diagnostics Configuration Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu...

  • Page 9: Contacting Supermicro

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    X14DBG-DAP: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. 1.1 Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Table Motherboard Features Block Diagram 1.2 Platform Overview...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    For details on the X14DBG- DAP motherboard layout, features, and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Motherboard Layout This chapter provides detailed information on the components installed on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard as well as the features supported by the Big Twin server. Figure 1-1. X14DBG-DAP Motherboard Image Note: Images displayed are for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 12 X14DBG-DAP: Introduction Figure 1-2. X14DBG-DAP Motherboard Layout Notes: Component Installation 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 13: Quick Reference Table

    X14DBG-DAP: Introduction Figure 1-3. X14DBG-DAP DIMM Slots Note: All P1 DIMM slots are supported by processor 1. All P2 DIMM slots are supported by processor 2. Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Jumper Settings (Default: Bold) JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (normal)
  • Page 14 X14DBG-DAP: Introduction Connector Description EJBF3_1A, EJBF3_1B, Connections to Riser MCIO A/B EJBF3_2A, EJBF3_2B EJNIC1–EJNIC6 Internal Connections EJNVME1–EJNVME5 Connections to backplane MCIO1-MCIO5 EJRAID1 Connection to M.2 AOM EJSW_3–EJSW_10 Internal Connection EJSW_GDE1–EJSW_GDE2 Internal Connection FAN1–FAN5 System Fan Power Connectors JCPLD1–JCPLD2 CPLD Headers...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    X14DBG-DAP: Introduction 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. Motherboard Features Processors Supports dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors (in Socket LGA 7529) with six UPIs (24 GT/s max.)
  • Page 16 X14DBG-DAP: Introduction Power Connections Three power connectors (JSW_PWR1–JSW_PWR3) Power Management ACPI power management S1, S5 support Power button override mechanism Power-on mode for AC power recovery Wake-on-LAN Power supply monitoring System Health Monitoring Onboard voltage monitoring for +3.3 V, +3.3 V Standby, +5 V, +5 V Standby, +12 V, Vcore,...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    BMC/CPLD firmware LED Dimensions 17" x 16.165" (431.8 mm x 410.6 mm) (L x W) Proprietary Block Diagram The following block diagram displays the connections and relationships between the subsystems and major components of the X14DBG-DAP motherboard. Figure 1-4. Motherboard Block Diagram...

  • Page 18: Platform Overview

    X14DBG-DAP: Introduction 1.2 Platform Overview Built upon the capability of the Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors, the X14DBG-DAP motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next- generation computer users. The X14DBG-DAP motherboard dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of...

  • Page 19: Special Features

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 20: System Health Monitoring

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 21: Acpi Features

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 22: Chapter 2: Component Installation

    Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the X14DBG-DAP 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 23 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Headers and Connections Control Panel I/O Ports Jumper Settings LED Indicators...

  • Page 24: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 25: 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 26: Socket Br Lga 7529 Processors

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Socket BR LGA 7529 Processors Processor Top View Figure 2-1. Processor Overview of the Processor Carrier This section displays the X14DBG-DAP motherboard processor carrier. Figure 2-2. Carrier BR1A...
  • Page 27 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-3. Carrier Top View Figure 2-4. Carrier Bottom View...

  • Page 28: Overview Of The Processor Socket

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Overview of the Processor Socket The processor socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Figure 2-5. Plastic Protective Cover and Processor Socket Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the...

  • Page 29: Installing The Processor

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-6. Heatsink (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U) Figure 2-7. Carrier Figure 2-8. Processor Installing the Processor To install a processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1. Ensure the lever on the processor carrier is pressed down and held by a latch on the...
  • Page 30 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-9. Carrier Lever 2. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing down. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier. These triangles indicate pin 1.

  • Page 31: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-12. Key and Latch Locations 4. Examine all corners to verify that the processor is secured to the carrier. Two triangles indicating pin 1 on the processor and processor carrier should point towards the same direction.
  • Page 32 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation 2. Note the extensions of the heatsink if it is an EVAC heatsink. Ensure these extensions are oriented towards the chassis fans. 3. If this is a new heatsink, the thermal grease has been pre-applied. Otherwise, apply the proper amount of thermal grease.

  • Page 33: Preparing To Install The Phm Into The Processor Socket

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-17. PHM Completed (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U) Preparing to Install the PHM into the Processor Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), you are ready to install it into the processor socket. To ensure the proper installation, follow the procedures below: 1.
  • Page 34 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-19. PEEK Nuts and Rotating Wires (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U) 3. Check the rotating wires (marked 1, 2, 3, and 4) to make sure that they are at unlatched positions before installing the PHM into the processor socket.

  • Page 35: Preparing The Processor Socket For Installation

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-22. Unlatched Positions (4U) Preparing the Processor Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the processor socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.

  • Page 36: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-24. Plastic Protective Cover Removed Installing the Processor Heatsink Module 1. Align pin 1 of the PHM with the printed triangle on the processor socket. 2. Make sure all four PEEK nuts of the heatsink (marked A, B, C, and D) are aligned with the threaded fasteners (marked a, b, c, and d), then gently place the heatsink on top of the processor socket.
  • Page 37 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-26. Latching the PHM (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U) 4. With a T30 bit torque driver set to a force of 8.0 in-lbf (0.904 N-m), gradually tighten the four screws to ensure even pressure. You can start with any screw, but make sure to tighten the screws in a diagonal pattern.

  • Page 38: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-28. Tightening the Remote Screws with a Torque Driver 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 39 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-30. Loosening the Screws (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U) 3. Press the four rotating wires outwards to unlatch the PHM from the socket. Figure 2-31. Unlatching the PHM (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U)
  • Page 40 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-32. Removing the PHM from the Socket (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 5. To remove the processor from the heatsink, gently lift the lever from the processor carrier. Figure 2-33. Carrier with Heatsink (from left to right: 1U, 2U, and 4U) 6.
  • Page 41 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-34. Removing the Processor...

  • Page 42: Memory Support And Installation

    Rank mixing is not allowed. Memory Support The X14DBG-DAP motherboard supports ECC DDR5 memory with speeds up to 6400 MT/s (1DPC), and MRDIMM DDR5 memory with speeds up to 8000 MT/s (1DPC) in 24 DIMMs. Note: Memory speed/capacity support depends on the processors used in the system.
  • Page 43 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation ® ® DDR5 Memory Support for Intel Xeon 6900-Series Processors with P-Cores 1Rx4 32 GB 48 GB RDIMM 2Rx8 32 GB 48 GB 6400, 6000, 5600, 5200, 4800 (DDR5-6400 rated RDIMMs only) 2Rx4 64 GB 96 GB...

  • Page 44: Dimm Installation

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation ® ® Intel Xeon 6900-Series Processors with P-Cores DDR5 Memory Population Table (2 Processors and 24 DIMMs Installed, 1DPC) P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMI1/P1- 2 Processors DIMMJ1/P1-DIMMK1/P1-DIMML1 and 16 DIMMs P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMI1/P2- DIMMJ1/P2-DIMMK1/P2-DIMML1 P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMG1/P1- 2 Processors DIMMH1/P1-DIMMJ1/P1-DIMMK1 and 16 DIMMs P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMG1/P2- DIMMH1/P2-DIMMJ1/P2-DIMMK1...
  • Page 45 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-35. Unlocking the DIMM Slot 3. Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot. Figure 2-36. Aligning 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...
  • Page 46 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Figure 2-37. Aligning 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.

  • Page 47: Dimm Removal

    X14DBG-DAP: 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-...

  • Page 48: Battery Removal And Installation

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation 2.4 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 49: Connections, Jumpers, And Leds

    Pin Definitions: Eight Total Pin# Definition 1–4 Ground 5–8 +12 V Headers and Connections For information about the headers of the X14DBG-DAP motherboard, refer to the following content. CPLD Connectors JCPLD1/JCPLD2 provide access to the motherboard complex programmable logic device (CPLD).

  • Page 50: External Bmc I²C Header

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation External BMC I²C Header A System Management Bus header for the BMC is located at JIPMB1 on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I²C connection on your system. For a detailed diagram of the X14DBG- DAP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...

  • Page 51: Nvme Smbus Header

    Reference" on page NVMe SMBus Header An NVMe SMBus (I²C) header is located at JNVI2C1 on the X14DBG-DAP 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 52: Control Panel

    The Power On and BMC/BIOS Status LED button is located on pin 1 of the front control panel header located at JFP1 on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard. Momentarily contacting pin 1 of JFP1 will power on/off the system or display BMC/BIOS status.

  • Page 53: Fail Led (Information Led For Oh/Ff/Pf)

    LAN 2: Active NIC 1: Blinking green LAN 1: Active Storage Drive Activity LED The storage drive activity LED connection is located on pin 7 of JFP1 on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard. When this LED is blinking green, it indicates storage drive activity.

  • Page 54: Standby Power Led

    Reference" on page Standby Power A Standby Power (I²C) connection is located on pins 10–14 of JFP1 on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard to provide power to the system when it is in standby mode. For a detailed diagram of the X14DBG- DAP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick...

  • Page 55: Power Fail Led Indicators

    X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation Power Fail LED Indicators Power Failure LED Indicators are located on pins 15 and 19 of JFP1 on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard. For a detailed diagram of the X14DBG- DAP motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page...

  • Page 56: Jumper Settings

    Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LEDPWR1 on the X14DBG-DAP motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.
  • Page 57 X14DBG-DAP: Component Installation For a detailed diagram of the X14DBG- DAP 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...

  • Page 58: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 If the System Becomes Unstable 3.2 Technical Support Procedures...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Procedures

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 62 "Returning Merchandise for Service" on page 65 section(s) in this chapter.

  • Page 60: Memory Errors

    X14DBG-DAP: 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. 3. Remove all components from the motherboard and turn on the system with only one DIMM installed.
  • Page 61 X14DBG-DAP: 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 62: 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 63: Motherboard Battery

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 64: Where To Get Replacement Components

    X14DBG-DAP: Troubleshooting 3.4 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your X14DBG-DAP motherboard, to ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, purchase exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers. A list can be found on the Supermicro website: https://www.supermicro.com...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Feedback

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 67: Chapter 4: Uefi Bios

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS The following content contains information on BIOS configuration with the X14DBG- DAP 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 68: Introduction

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 the UEFI script (flash.nsh), the BMC WebUI, or the SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA) utility.
  • Page 69 X14DBG-DAP: 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.

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 71 X14DBG-DAP: 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 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Important: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 73: Cpu Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: 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.
  • Page 74 X14DBG-DAP: 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)
  • Page 75 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS DCU Streamer Prefetcher If this feature is set to Enabled, the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher will prefetch data streams from the cache memory to the DCU to speed up data accessing and processing to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto.
  • Page 76 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS APIC Physical Mode Use this feature to enable the APIC physical destination mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (APIC is the abbreviation for Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller.) TXT Support Select Enabled to enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support to enhance system integrity and data security.

  • Page 77: Chipset Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Chipset Configuration Menu ►Chipset Configuration Important: Setting the wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. Uncore Configuration Menu ►Uncore Configuration The following information is displayed. Number of CPU Current UPI Link Speed Current UPI Link Frequency...
  • Page 78 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Note: Link L1 is an excellent feature for an idle system. L1 is used during Package C-States when its latency is hidden by other components during a wakeup. KTI Prefetch Keizer Technology Interconnect (KTI) is also known as the Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) technology.

  • Page 79: Memory Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS that a line "reads" in an A state, and all the snoops come back with a "miss." This can happen if another socket reads the line earlier and then has silently dropped it from its cache without modifying it.

  • Page 80: Memory Map Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Memory Map Menu ►Memory Map Intel(R) Flat Memory Mode Support Enable this feature to allow hardware- managed data movement between DDR5 and CXL memory, making total memory capacity visible to your system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 81 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS ARM Mirror Percentage (Available when "UEFI ARM Mirror" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to set the percentage of memory space to be used for UEFI ARM mirroring for memory security enhancement. The default setting is 2500.

  • Page 82: Security Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Enhanced PPR Use this feature to set advanced memory test. Select Enabled to always execute for every boot. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Persistent. Memory PFA Support (Available when the DCMS key is activated) Select Enabled to enable memory Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) support. PFA can be used to avoid uncorrectable faults on the same memory page.
  • Page 83 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS KEY stock amount TME-MT key ID bits TME Encryption Algorithm Use this feature to set the TME encryption algorithm. The options are AES-XTS-128 and AES- XTS-256. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed.
  • Page 84 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS TME-MT Keys: TDX Keys: ---------------------------------------------------------------- Processor Reserved Memory [Capabilities] ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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...
  • Page 85 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS SGX Factory Reset Use this feature to perform an SGX factory reset to delete all registration data and force an Initial Platform Establishment flow. Reboot the system for the changes to take effect. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 86 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 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. Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 Use this feature to enter the EPOCH value.

  • Page 87: Iio Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS IIO Configuration Menu ►IIO Configuration PCIe ASPM Support (Global) Use this feature to disable the Active State Power Management (ASPM) support for all PCIe root ports. The options are Disabled and Auto. 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.
  • Page 88 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Bifurcation This feature is CPU-dependent. Use this feature to configure the PCIe Bifurcation setting for the PCIe port you specified. The options are Auto, x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. ►PCI Express 5 Port A/Port C/Port E/Port G Note: The number of PCIe slots and the slot naming can differ depending on the PCIe devices connected to your motherboard.

  • Page 89: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D) Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Menu ►Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Note: This submenu is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Virtualization. Pre-boot DMA Protection Select Enabled to establish DMA protection during pre- boot processing by setting DMA_ CTRL_PLATFORM_OPT_IN_FLAG in the DMAR ACPI table.

  • Page 90: Serial Port 1 Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Note: This submenu is available when your system supports this feature. Serial Port 1 Configuration Menu ►Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable serial port 1. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings (Available when "Serial Port 1" above is set to Enabled) This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port Change Settings (Available when "Serial Port 1"...

  • Page 91: Serial Port Console Redirection Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute (Available for Serial Port 2 only) Select SOL to use serial port 2 as a Serial Over LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection Menu ►Serial Port Console Redirection...
  • Page 92 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 93 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 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. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services...

  • Page 94: Network Stack Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. The following information is displayed. Data Bits EMS Parity EMS Stop Bits EMS Network Stack Configuration Menu ►Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Select Enabled to enable Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for network stack support.

  • Page 95: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu ►PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information is displayed. PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 96 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS SR-IOV Support (Unavailable when "Workload Profile" is set to Virtualization) Select Enabled for Single- Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Bus Master Enable If this feature is set to Enabled, the PCI Bus Driver will enable the Bus Master Attribute for DMA transactions.

  • Page 97: Acpi Settings Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS ACPI Settings Menu ►ACPI Settings NUMA Use this feature to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) support to minimize memory access latencies. The options are Disabled and Enabled. This feature is CPU-dependent. Virtual NUMA Enable this feature to optimize the memory-access performance for VMware virtual machines.
  • Page 98 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS TPM 2.0 Device Found Firmware Version: Vendor: Note: This submenu is available when the TPM 2.0 (either onboard or external) is detected by the BIOS. Security Device Support Select Enabled to enable BIOS support for onboard security devices, which are not displayed in the OS.
  • Page 99 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 100: Supermicro Kms Server Configuration Menu

    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.

  • Page 101: Super-Guardians Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Use the three features above to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates, which are generated by the KMS server, from the file stored in the USB flash drive as shown below.
  • Page 102 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"...

  • Page 103: Http Boot Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: 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.
  • Page 104 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.

  • Page 105: System Diagnostics Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS System Diagnostics Configuration Menu ►System Diagnostics Configuration Launch System Diagnostics Set this feature to Launch Once to launch system diagnostics on next system boot. The options are Disabled and Launch Once. Note: Pressing <F7> during system bootup can also launch system diagnostics.

  • Page 106: Tls Authenticate Configuration Menu

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS The following information is displayed. UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Device Name Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu ►TLS Authenticate Configuration Use this submenu to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings.

  • Page 107: Vlan Configuration

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS Use this feature to delete the certificate if a certificate has been enrolled in the system. ►Client Certification Configuration Vlan Configuration ►►Enter Configuration Menu Create New VLAN VLAN ID Highlight this feature and enter a value between 0 and 4094 for the VLAN ID.

  • Page 108: Event Logs

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 Log Page ►Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...

  • Page 109: View Smbios Event Log

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 110: Bmc

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 4.5 BMC Use this menu to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. Figure 4-4. BMC Setting Page 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 111: Security

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Figure 4-5. Security Setting Page 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 112 X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS User Password (Available when "Administrator Password" has been set) This feature indicates if a user password has been installed. Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS Setup utility. The length of the password can be between three and 20 characters long.

  • Page 113: Boot

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Figure 4-6. Boot Setting Page 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 114 X14DBG-DAP: 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 115: Save & Exit

    X14DBG-DAP: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Figure 4-7. Save & Exit Page 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 116 X14DBG-DAP: 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 117: Appendix 5: 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 118 X14DBG-DAP: Software Figure 5-1. Selecting the 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 119: Driver Installation

    6. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot multiple times for system updates. Driver Installation The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl. Some of these drivers and utilities must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 120: Bmc

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 121: Bmc Admin User Password

    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 122: Appendix 6: 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 X14DBG-DAP motherboard. These...
  • Page 123 X14DBG-DAP: 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 124: Product Disposal

    X14DBG-DAP: 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 125 X14DBG-DAP: 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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