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  • Page 1 H14SSL-N H14SSL-NT USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0 (MNL-2821)
  • 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference Table System Block Diagram Motherboard Features 1.2 Platform Overview 1.3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control Environmental Temperature Control 1.5 ACPI Features...
  • Page 6 H14SSL-N/NT: Contents DIMM Removal 2.5 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal Proper Battery Disposal Battery Installation 2.6 Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Power Supply and Power Connections Main Power Supply Connector (JPWR3) 12 V 8-pin Auxilliary Power Connector (JPWR1, JPWR2) JF1 Front Control Panel Headers...
  • Page 7 ACPI Settings Menu Super IO Configuration Menu Serial Port 1 Configuration Menu Serial Port 2 Configuration Menu Serial Port Console Redirection Menu PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu USB Configuration Network Configuration Menu SATA Configuration Menu HTTP Boot Configuration Menu Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu...
  • Page 8 H14SSL-N/NT: Contents Super-Guardians Configuration Menu System Diagnostics Configuration Supermicro Network Adapter Menu TLS Authenticate Configuration Menu RAM Disk Configuration Driver Health Menu 4.4 BMC System Event Log Menu BMC Network Configuration Menu 4.5 Event Logs 4.6 Security 4.7 Boot 4.8 Save & Exit...

  • Page 9: Contacting Supermicro

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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 System Block Diagram Motherboard Features 1.2 Platform Overview...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction 1.1 Quick Reference For details on the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard layout, features, and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Motherboard Layout Figure 1-1. H14SSL-N Motherboard Image...
  • Page 12 H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction Figure 1-2. H14SSL-NT Motherboard Image...
  • Page 13 H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction Figure 1-3. H14SSL-N/NT Motherboard Layout Notes: For detailed information on jumpers, connectors, and LED indicators, see "Component Installation" on page "■" 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 14: Quick Reference Table

    H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPL1 LAN Enable/Disable Pins 1–2 (Enabled) JSATA1 Hybrid MCIO Select Pins 1–2 (Auto) UID SW Unit ID switch (push-button toggle switch ON/OFF) Off Description Status Green: Blinking (BMC Normal)
  • Page 15 H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction Connector Description JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector LAN1, LAN2 Back Panel LAN1, LAN2 Connectors M.2-H1, M.2-H2 M.2 Slots NVMe0/1 PCIe1A NVMe Ports 0/1, PCIe Port 1A NVMe2/3 PCIe1B NVMe Ports 2/3, PCIe Port 1B NVMe4/5 SATA0-7 NVMe Ports 4/5 or SATA Ports 0-7 PCIE SLOT1, 3, 5 PCIE Slot PCIe 5.0 x16...

  • Page 16: System Block Diagram

    H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction System Block Diagram Figure 1-4. System Block Diagram Motherboard Features Processors Single AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series Processor in Socket SP5 sockets Memory Up to 3 TB registered ECC DDR5 at 6400 MT/s speed in 12 DIMM slots Note: Memory speed support depends on the processor used in the system.
  • Page 17 One VGA port BIOS ACPI 6.5, SMBIOS 3.7 or later, Plug-and-Play (PnP), RTC (Real Time Clock) wakeup Network Two RJ45, Broadcom BCM5720 1 GbE LAN ports (H14SSL-N) Two RJ45, Broadcom BCM57416 10 GbE LAN ports (H14SSL-NT) Power Management ACPI power management (S5)
  • Page 18 H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction Firmware Integrity / System Security TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support (optional part needed) RoT (Root of Trust) support to protect firmware security by detecting critical data corruption, and restoring platform integrity LED Indicators Power Indicator UID / Remote UID Dimensions 10.1"...

  • Page 19: Platform Overview

    Built upon the functionality and capability of the Single AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series Processor in Socket Socket SP5, the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard offers maximum I/O expandability, energy efficiency, and data reliability in a 3 nm process architecture, and is optimized for embedded storage solutions, networking applications, or cloud-computing platforms.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction 1.3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.

  • Page 21: System Health Monitoring

    H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors An onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, processor, and battery. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. You can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

  • Page 22: Acpi Features

    H14SSL-N/NT: Introduction 1.5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Component Installation

    Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.
  • Page 24 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Jumper Settings LED Indicators...

  • Page 25: Static-Sensitive Devices

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Installation

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation 2.2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 27 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-1. Location of Mounting Holes: H14SSL-N...
  • Page 28 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-2. Location of Mounting Holes: H14SSL-NT...

  • Page 29: Installing The Motherboard

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. Figure 2-3. Installing the I/O Shield Note: Images displayed are for illustration purposes only. The components installed in your system may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.
  • Page 30 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-5. Aligning the Mounting Holes 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components. 6. Insert pan head #6 screws into the mounting holes on the motherboard and the matching mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 31: 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 32 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-6. Removing Screw from the Force Frame 2. Lift the rail frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While keeping a secure grip of the rail frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the external cap.

  • Page 33: Installing The Processor Into The Frame

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-8. Removing the Cap Installing the Processor into the Frame 1. The processor package is shipped from the factory with the carrier frame pre- assembled. Grip the handle of the carrier frame/processor assembly from its shipping tray, and while gripping the handle, align the flanges of the carrier frame onto the rails of the rail frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the rail frame is lowered later.
  • Page 34 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-9. Installing into the Rail Frame 3. Lift up the rail frame until it securely rests in upright position. Then remove the cover cap from the socket below. Grip the two lift tabs marked "Remove" at the middle of the cap and pull vertically upwards to remove the cover cap.
  • Page 35 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation 4. Gently lower the rail frame down onto the socket until the latches on the rail frame engage with the socket housing and it rests in place. Do not force it into place! Note that the force frame is spring loaded and must be held in place before it is secured.

  • Page 36: Installing The Heatsink

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-12. Replacing Screws with Torque Driver Installing the Heatsink After the force frame is secured and the processor is in place, install the heatsink onto the processor. 1. Place the heatsink so that it rests on the processor aligning the six screws on the socket...
  • Page 37 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-13. Placing the Heatsink (1U left, 2U right) 2. Using a diagonal pattern, tighten the six screws down on the heatsink in a clockwise fashion until secure. Use a T30 bit torque driver with a torque of 12.5–15.0 kgf-cm (10.8–...
  • Page 38 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-14. Using a T30 Bit Torque Driver Figure 2-15. Tightening the Six Heatsink Screws in a Clockwise Sequence The heatsink is now secured.

  • Page 39: Uninstalling The Heatsink And Processor

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Uninstalling the Heatsink and Processor 1. Remove the screws holding the heatsink and gently work it loose. 2. Clean the thermal grease left by the heatsink on the processor assembly to limit the risk of contaminating the land pads or contacts in the socket housing.

  • Page 40: Memory Support And Installation

    The motherboard supports up to 3 TB of ECC DDR5 RDIMM/3DS RDIMM/MRDIMM memory in 12 DIMM slots. Note: Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory support. Note: Fully populate the motherboard with validated memory modules to achieve the best memory performance.

  • Page 41: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance It is recommended to use DDR5 memory of the same type, size, and speed. Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.
  • Page 42 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-18. 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 the slot. Figure 2-19. Aligning the Notches 5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.

  • Page 43: Dimm Removal

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation Figure 2-20. Securing the DIMM For a detailed diagram of the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page DIMM Removal Important: To avoid causing any damage to the memory module or the DIMM socket, do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket.
  • Page 44 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation For a detailed diagram of the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page...

  • Page 45: Battery Removal And Installation

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation 2.5 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 46: Connections, Jumpers, And Leds

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation 2.6 Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Refer to the following sections for information about connections, jumpers, and LEDs for the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard. Power Supply and Power Connections For information about the power supply and power connections of the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard, refer to the following content.

  • Page 47: Jf1 Front Control Panel Headers

    For information about the headers on the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard, refer to the following content. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you when the chassis is opened.

  • Page 48: Com1 Header

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation For a detailed diagram of the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions: Two Total Pin# Definition Intrusion Input COM1 Header A single COM connection (COM1) is located on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for the location of COM1.

  • Page 49: Ipmb (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) Header (Jipmb1)

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation DOM Power Pin Definitions: Three Total Pin# Definition IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) Header (JIPMB1) An IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system.

  • Page 50: Onboard Fan Headers (Fan1-Fan4, Fana, Fanb)

    For a detailed diagram of the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard, see the layout under "Quick Reference" on page Power SMBus Header Pin Definitions: Five Total Pin# Definition Clock Data PMBUS_Alert +3.3 V SATA (SATA8–15) The H14SSL-N/NT has eight available SATA 6.0 ports (SATA8, SATA9, SATA10, SATA11, SATA12/13, and SATA14/15).

  • Page 51: Tpm/Port 80 Header

    SATA_RXP TPM/Port 80 Header The JTPM1 header on the H14SSL-N/NT 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 storage drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the storage drive is not installed in the system.

  • Page 52: Vga Port

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation (USB 3.0) Header Pin Definitions: 20 Total Pin# Definition Pin# Definition +5 V Key, no pin P1_SSRX- +5 V P1_SSRX+ P2_SSRX- P2_SSRX+ P1_SSTX- P1_SSTX+ P2_SSTX- P2_SSTX+ P1_USB2_D- P1_USB2_D+ P2_USB2_D- P2_USB2_D+ VGA Port A video (VGA) port is located on the I/O ports of the motherboard. The VGA port provides analog interface support between the computer and the video displays.

  • Page 53: Cmos Clear

    Figure 2-23. Jumping Connector Pins CMOS Clear JBT1 on the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS.

  • Page 54: Jmcio3 Nvme/Sata Switch (Jsata1)

    For information about the LED indicators on the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard, refer to the following content. LAN Port LEDs Each LAN port of the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, orange, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 55: Bmc Heartbeat Led

    Green : Fast Blinking BMC Initializing BMC LAN LEDs The dedicated BMC LAN connection on the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard features two LEDs. The LED on the right indicates activity, and the LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.

  • Page 56: Onboard Power Led (Led9)

    H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation BMC LAN LEDs Color/State Definition Orange: Solid 1 Gbps Link (left) Green: Solid 100 Mbps 10 Mbps None No Connection Activity (right) Orange: Solid On Link Orange: Flashing Active Onboard Power LED (LED9) LED9 is an onboard power OK LED. When this LED9 is lit, it means the system is turned on and all the system power rails are ready.
  • Page 57 H14SSL-N/NT: Component Installation UID LED LED Indicator LED Color State Definition Blue Solid On Unit Identified Blue Blinking Remote Unit Identified None UID Off...

  • Page 58: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: Troubleshooting 1. Check the screen for an error message. 2. Clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper. Restart the system. Refer to "CMOS Clear" on page 3. Remove all components from the motherboard and turn on the system with only one DIMM installed.
  • Page 61 H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: Troubleshooting 3.4 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your H14SSL-N/NT 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS The following content contains information on BIOS configuration with the H14SSL- N/NT motherboard. 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Main Setup 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations 4.4 BMC 4.5 Event Logs 4.6 Security 4.7 Boot 4.8 Save & Exit...

  • Page 68: Introduction

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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 H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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 H14SSL-N/NT: 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

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS are Disabled and Enabled. Note: BIOS POST messages are always displayed regardless of the setting of this feature. Option ROM Messages Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display the current AddOn ROM display settings.

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration Menu Workload Profile This function allows configuring the BIOS settings to match the selected workload. The options are Disabled, HPC, I/O, Virtualization, Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, and Telco FlexRAN. SMT Control This setting is used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is needed after selecting the Enable option.
  • Page 75 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Monitor and MWAIT Disable This setting controls the availability of the MONITOR, MWAIT, MONITORX, and MWAITX opcodes, which are used for power management and synchronization. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. L1 Stream HW Prefetcher This setting is used to enable or disable the L1 Stream Hardware Prefetcher. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

  • Page 76: Nb Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS CPU1 PCIe Package Group G0 NB Configuration North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Use this setting to enable or disable IOMMU. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. DMAr Support Use this setting to enable DMAr system protection during POST (Power-On Self-Test). The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 77 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Power Profile Selection Use this setting to select a power profile to optimize performance or efficiency. The options are High Performance Mode, Efficiency Mode, Maximum IO Performance Mode, Balanced Memory Performance Mode, Balanced Core Performance Mode, Balanced Core Memory Performance Mode, and Auto.

  • Page 78: Memory Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS xGMI Link Max Speed This setting controls the maximum speed of the xGMI link. The options are 20 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 32 Gbps, and Auto. ►Memory Configuration Memory Target Speed Use this setting to specify the memory target speed in MT/s. The options are Auto, DDR3600, DDR4000, DDR4400, DDR4800, and DDR5200.

  • Page 79: Acpi Settings Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS ►CPU1 Memory Information View memory information for CPU1. ACPI Settings Menu ►ACPI Settings High Precision Event Timer Enable the High Precision Event Timer. The default is Enabled. PCI AER Support Use this setting to enable ACPI OS to natively manage PCI advanced error reporting. The default is Disabled.

  • Page 80: Serial Port 2 Configuration Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS 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" above is set to Enabled) Use this feature to specify the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 1.

  • Page 81: Console Redirection Settings

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS ►Console Redirection Settings Note: This submenu is available when "Console Redirection" for COM1 or SOL/COM2 is set to Enabled. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server.

  • Page 82: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Resolution On legacy OS, the number of rows and columns supported redirection. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Redirection After BIOS Post When bootloader is selected, then legacy console redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. When always is select, then legacy console redirection is enabled for legacy OS.
  • Page 83 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS PCIe ARI Support This setting enables alternative routing-ID interpretation. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. PCIe ARI Enumeration This setting controls the forwarding of Alternate Routing-ID Interpretation (ARI) information for each downstream port, which is essential for device identification in PCIe systems. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS M.2-H1 OPROM This setting enables or disables the Option ROM for the M.2-C1 slot. The options are Disabled and EFI. M.2-H2 OPROM This setting enables or disables the Option ROM for the M.2-C2 slot. The options are Disabled and EFI.

  • Page 85: Ipv6 Network Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS This setting indicates whether the network address configured successfully. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Enable DHCP The options are Disabled and Enabled. Local IP Address Enter and IP address. Local NetMask Enter the Netmask address. Local Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address.

  • Page 86: Advanced Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS DAD Transmit Count The number of consecutive Neighbor Solicitation messages sent while performing Duplicate Address Detection on a tentative address. A value of zero indicates that Duplicate Address Detection is not performed. The default value is 1.

  • Page 87: Sata Configuration Menu

    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. This setting determines whether HTTPS Boot verifies that the hostname in the server’s TLS certificate matches the hostname of the remote server.

  • Page 88: Supermicro Kms Server Configuration Menu

    Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to set the TCP port number used in Supermicro KMS Server. The valid range is 100–9999. The default setting is 5696. Do not change the default setting unless a different TCP port number has been specified and used in the Supermicro KMS Server.

  • Page 89: Client Certificate

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Client Password Press <Enter> to set the client identity (Password). The password can be between 0 and 31 characters in length. ►CA Certificate This setting provides options for managing the Certificate Authority (CA) certificate. The options are Update, Delete, and Export.

  • Page 90: Super-Guardians Configuration Menu

    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 91 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS TPM Security Policy (Available when "KMS Security Policy" and "USB Security Policy" are set to Disabled) Set this feature to Enabled to enable the TPM Security Policy. When this feature has not previously been set to Enabled, the options are Disabled and Enabled. Changes take effect after you save settings and reboot the system.

  • Page 92: System Diagnostics Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Note: Be sure to connect a USB flash drive to your system before configuring this feature. Save the USB Authentication-Key (filename: USBAuth.bin) to the USB flash drive and keep a backup. System Diagnostics Configuration Launch System Diagnostics Use this feature to run hardware tests that check the health of system components and help identify any issues.
  • Page 93 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Maximum Number of MSI-X Vectors Use this option to configure maximum number of PF MSI-X Vectors (0-512 per controller). The default value is 512. Energy Efficient Ethernet This feature enables the network interface to reduce power consumption during periods of low data activity by entering a low-power idle mode, as defined by the IEEE 802.3az standard.

  • Page 94: Mba Configuration Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS ►MBA Configuration Menu Option ROM This feature controls whether legacy boot protocols in the device’s option ROM are enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy Boot Protocol This feature allows the system to boot using traditional BIOS methods (non-UEFI) instead of UEFI, supporting older operating systems and devices.

  • Page 95: Tls Authenticate Configuration Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Link Status This option displays link status. Physical Link Speed Chip Type PCI Device ID Bus: Device: Function Permanent MAC Address This feature displays the permanent MAC address used by the device.

  • Page 96: Ram Disk Configuration

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS ►Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. ►Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings. ►Delete Certification This feature is used to remove the selected TLS certificates that are no longer needed or valid.

  • Page 97: Driver Health Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Remove selected RAM disk(s) Delete the selected RAM disk(s) from the list. Driver Health Menu ►Driver Health This feature displays the health information of the drivers installed in your system, including LAN controllers, as detected by the BIOS. Select one and press <Enter> to see the details.

  • Page 98: Bmc

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS 4.4 BMC Use this menu to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. Figure 4-3. BMC Tab Screen BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in this system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in this system.

  • Page 99: Bmc Network Configuration Menu

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging upon system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL (Available when "SEL Components" is set to Enabled) Select (Yes, On next reset) to erase all system event logs upon next system boot. Select (Yes, On every reset) to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot.
  • Page 100 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Station IP Address This feature displays the Station IP address in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.29.176.131). It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static. Subnet Mask This feature displays the sub- network that this computer belongs to. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source"...
  • Page 101 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS Prefix Length This feature displays the prefix length. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static Configuration. Gateway IP This feature displays the IPv6 gateway IP address. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source"...

  • Page 102: Event Logs

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS 4.5 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Logs settings. Note: After you've made any changes in this section, please be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Figure 4-4. Event Logs Tab Screen ►Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...

  • Page 103: View Smbios Event Log

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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 104: Security

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS 4.6 Security This menu allows you to configure the following security settings for the system. Figure 4-5. Security Tab Screen Disable Block Sid and Freeze Lock (Available when your storage devices support TCG) Select Enabled to allow SID authentication to be performed in TCG storage devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 105 H14SSL-N/NT: 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 106: Boot

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Figure 4-6. Boot Tab Screen Boot Configuration Boot Mode Select Use this feature to choose the system boot mode. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Legacy to EFI Support Use this feature to enable system to boot to EFI OS after boot failed from legacy boot order.
  • Page 107 H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS ►Add New Boot Option Use this feature to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot. Note: This submenu is available when any storage device is detected by the BIOS. Add boot option Use this feature to specify the name for the new boot option.

  • Page 108: Save & Exit

    H14SSL-N/NT: UEFI BIOS 4.8 Save & Exit Figure 4-7. Save & Exit Tab 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 109 H14SSL-N/NT: 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 110: Appendix A: Bios Codes

    H14SSL-N/NT: BIOS Codes Appendix A: BIOS Codes For information about BIOS codes for the H14SSL-N/NT motherboard, refer to the following content. Additional BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").

  • Page 111: Appendix B: 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 112 H14SSL-N/NT: Software Figure B-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 113: 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 114: Bmc

    For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user. The password can be found on a sticker on the motherboard and a sticker on the chassis, for Supermicro chassis. The sticker also displays the BMC MAC address. If necessary, the password can be reset using the Supermicro IPMICFG tool.
  • Page 115 H14SSL-N/NT: Software Figure B-4. BMC Password Label...

  • Page 116: Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements

    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 H14SSL-N/NT motherboard. These warnings may also be found on our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm...
  • Page 117 H14SSL-N/NT: 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 118: Product Disposal

    H14SSL-N/NT: 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 119 H14SSL-N/NT: 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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