Supermicro X12SCA-F operation manual

X12SAE

X12SCA-F

USER'S MANUAL

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users.
It provides information for the installation and use of the X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Supermicro X12SAE/X12SCA-F supports a single Intel® Xeon® W-1200 series, 10th
Gen CoreTM i9/i7/i5/i3 series (LGA1200) processor with up to 10 cores and a thermal design
power (TDP) of up to 125W. Built with the Intel PCH W480 chipset, this motherboard supports

up to 128GB of Unbu󰀨ered (UDIMM) ECC/non-ECC memory, with speeds of up to 2933MHz

(2DPC) in four 288-pin memory slots, two M.2 sockets, 1G/10G Base-T ports, and a Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) header. The X12SAE/X12SCA-F is optimized for high-performance,
high-end computing platforms that address the needs of next generation server applications.
Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional
technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.

supermicro.com/products/.

Notes: 1. Support for 2933MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU. 2. The 10th

Core-i series processor supported by this motherboard is limited. For more detailed
information, please refer to Supermicro and Intel websites. 3. The Intel W-1200 series
processor supports IGFX (Intel Graphics) via UEFI GOP driver, not via Legacy VBIOS.

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.

Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered while performing a procedure.

Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to relay

safety precautions.

Note: Additional Information given to di󰀨erentiate various models or to provide information

for proper system setup.

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Contacting Supermicro

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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8

Quick Reference (X12SAE) ..............................................................................................13

Quick Reference (X12SCA-F) ...........................................................................................14

Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................15

Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................17

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................20

1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................20

Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................20

1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................21

Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................21

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................21

Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................21

System Resource Alert......................................................................................................21

1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................22

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-state Indicator ................................................................22

1.6 Power Supply ......................................................................................................................22

1.7 Serial Header .....................................................................................................................23

1.8 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................23

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................24

Precautions .......................................................................................................................24

Unpacking .........................................................................................................................24

2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................25

Installing the LGA1200 Processor ...................................................................................25

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................28

Removing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ...................................................................29

2.3 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................30

Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................30

Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................30

Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................31

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2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................32

General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ................................................32

DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................33

DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................33

2.5 M.2 Installation ...................................................................................................................34

2.6 Rear I/O Ports ...................................................................................................................35

2.7 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................40

2.8 Connectors .........................................................................................................................44

Power Connections ...........................................................................................................44

Headers .............................................................................................................................46

2.9 Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................53

How Jumpers Work ...........................................................................................................53

2.10 LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................57

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................60

Before Power On ..............................................................................................................60

No Power ..........................................................................................................................60

No Video ...........................................................................................................................61

System Boot Failure .......................................................................................................61

Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................61

Losing the System's Setup Conguration .........................................................................62

When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................62

3.2 Technical Support Procedures ...........................................................................................63

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................64

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................................................................65

Battery Removal ................................................................................................................65

Proper Battery Disposal ....................................................................................................65

Battery Installation .............................................................................................................65

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................66

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Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................67

4.2 Main ....................................................................................................................................68

4.3 Advanced ............................................................................................................................70

4.4 Event Logs .......................................................................................................................102

4.5 Thermal & Fan .................................................................................................................104

4.5 IPMI ..................................................................................................................................106

4.6 Security ............................................................................................................................. 11 0

4.7 Boot ..................................................................................................................................117

4.8 Save & Exit .......................................................................................................................119

Appendix A BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes .....................................................................................121

A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..........................................................................................122

Appendix B Software

B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................................................................................123

B.2 Driver Installation ..............................................................................................................125

B.3 SuperDoctor® 5 .................................................................................................................126

B.4 IPMI ..................................................................................................................................127

B.5 Logging into the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) ...........................................127

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

D.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................131

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image ...................................................................................131

D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device .....................................................132

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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.

In addition to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are
listed below. If anything listed is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

1.1 Checklist

Main Parts List

Description Part Number Quantity

Supermicro Motherboard X12SAE/X12SCA-F 1

I/O Shield MCP-260-00151-0N 1

SATA Cables CBL-0044L 4

Quick Reference Guide MNL-2263-QRG 1

Important Links

For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver

• Product safety info: https://www.supermicro.com/en/about/policies/safety-information

• A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be

found at our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/

wftp/utility/Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [e-mail]

This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website

for possible updates to the manual revision level.

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Figure 1-1. X12SAE Motherboard Image

Chapter 1: Introduction

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail-

able at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or
may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

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Figure 1-2. X12SCA-F Motherboard Image

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision avail-

able at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or
may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

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Figure 1-3. X12SAE Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

Chapter 1: Introduction

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JF1

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

JPAC1

JL1

JTPM1

JD1

PWR_LED

SP1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

BMC_HB_LED

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

DP

AUDIO

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN1

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen1

DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

JPW1

HDMI

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Figure 1-4. X12SCA-F Motherboard Layout

LED4

AUDIO FP

BMC

JPL2

JPAC1

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

(not drawn to scale)

UID

AUDIO

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

CATERR_LED

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

USB2/3

DP

VGA
DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

HDMI

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

B3

JTPM1

BIOS LICENSE

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

JPME2

JBT1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

JSD1

JL1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

PCH

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

MAC CODE

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

JPI2C1

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

JPW1

SYS_FAN1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

Note: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

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Quick Reference (X12SAE)

BMC_HB_LED

SLOT6

SLOT4SLOT3SLOT2SLOT1

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

CATERR_LED

AUDIOJPL2

LAN2

LAN1

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2

USB3.2Gen1

Chapter 1: Introduction

DVIUSB2/3

DP

HDMI

AUDIO

FP

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JSTBY1

JPME2

SP1

JF1

JD1

PWR_LED

JLED1

JSTBY1

JSD1

JL1

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JF1

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

JPAC1

JTPM1

JL1

JD1

PWR_LED

SP1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

BMC_HB_LED

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

DP

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

LAN1

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen1

DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

HDMI

JPL1
CPU_

FAN1

JPW2

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

CPU_
FAN2

12V_
PUMP_
PWR1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

JPI2C1

JPW1

SYS_FAN1

JPI2C1

SYS_
FAN1

SYS_
FAN3

JSD1

PCI-E

M.2-M1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

USB10

STS_
FAN2

PCI-E

M.2-M2

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USB4/5

JPW1

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Quick Reference (X12SCA-F)

AUDIO

FP

JPG1

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JSTBY1

JPME2

SP1

JF1

JD1

PWR_LED

JLED1

JSTBY1

JSD1

JL1

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JF1

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

JPAC1

JPG1

JTPM1

JL1

JD1

PWR_LED

SP1

JSD1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

JBT1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

SLOT4SLOT2SLOT1

BMC

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

SLOT6

JPL2

BIOS LICENSE

LED4BMC_HB_LED

CATERR_LED

LED4

UID

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB3.2Gen2

AUDIOUIDJPL2

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2

LAN1

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

IPMI_LAN

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen1

IPMI_LAN

USB2/3

JPL1

VGA

DVI

VGA
DVI

JPW1

CPU_FAN1

JPI2C1

DP

HDMI

DP

HDMI

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

JPW2

JPL1
CPU_

FAN1

JPW2

CPU_
FAN2

12V_
PUMP_
PWR1

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JPI2C1

SYS_
FAN1

PCI-E

M.2-M2

USB4/5

JPW1

SYS_
FAN3

JSD1

PCI-E

M.2-M1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

USB10

STS_
FAN2

Notes:

• Refer to Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel

connections.

• " " indicates the location of Pin 1.

• Jumpers/LED indicators not indicated are used for testing only.

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specied by the manufacturer. Do

not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

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Quick Reference Table

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 Clear CMOS (onboard) Short Pads to Clear CMOS

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable (for X12SCA-F only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME2 Intel Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Function Enable Pins 1-2 (RST)

LED Description Color/State

BMC_HB_LED

CATERR_LED Catastrophic Error LED Solid Orange: System CATERR

LED4 UID LED (for X12SCA-F, IPMI only) Blue on: Unit Identied

PWR_LED Onboard Power LED Green on: Power on

X12SCA-F: BMC Heartbeat LED

X12SAE: Standby Power LED

X12SCA-F: Green Blinking (Normal)

X12SAE: Solid Green (Standby Power On)

Note: The table above is continued on the next page.

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Connector Description

12V_PUMP_PWR1 12V 4-pin Power Connector for CPU Liquid Cooling Pump

AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header

B1 Onboard Battery

COM1 COM1 Header

CPU_FAN1 ~ CPU_FAN2 CPU Fan Headers

DP Back Panel DisplayPort

HD AUDIO High Denition Audio Ports

HDMI Back Panel High Denition Multimedia Interface

I-SATA0~3 Intel Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Ports 0~3 (6Gb/sec)

IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port (for X12SCA-F only)

JD1 Speaker/Buzzer (Pins 1~4: External Speaker, Pins 3~4: Buzzer)

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JLED1 3-pin Power LED Header

JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I2C Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)

JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector (Required)

JSD1 SATA DOM (Disk-On-Module) Power Connector

JSTBY1 Standby Power Header

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 Header

LAN1/LAN2 RJ45 1GbE/2.5GbE

PCIE M.2-M1/M.2-M2

SLOT1 PCI Slot, 32 Bit/33MHz with 5V Single Voltage

SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot

SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot (for X12SAE only)

SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (PCI-E 3.0 x8 link)

SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (PCI-E 3.0 x16 link) or PCI-E 3.0 x8 (when CPU Slot4 is populated)

SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer

SYS_FAN1 ~ SYS_FAN3 System Fan Headers

USB 0/1 Front Access USB 2.0 Header

USB 2/3 Back Panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (Type A)

USB 4/5 Front Access USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header

USB 6/7 Back Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports (USB6: Type C, USB7: Type A)

USB 8/9 Back Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports (Type A)

USB 10 Front Panel Accessible USB 3.2 Gen 2 20-pin Connector

VGA VGA Port (for X12SCA-F, IPMI only)

PCI-E M.2 Connectors 1 and 2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 link), Small Form Factor Devices and Other Portable
Devices for High Speed NVMe SSDs

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Motherboard Features

Motherboard Features

CPU

• Supports a single Intel Xeon W-1200 series, 10th Gen Core i9/i7/i5/i3 series processor with up to 10 cores and a thermal

design power (TDP) of up to 125W

Memory

• Up to 128GB of Unbu󰀨ered (UDIMM) ECC/non-ECC with speeds of up to 2933MHz (by CPU) in four 288-pin memory slots

DIMM Size

• Up to 128GB at 1.2V

Note 1: Memory capacity and frequency is CPU dependent.

Note 2: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/

motherboard.

Chipset

• Intel PCH W480

Expansion Slots

• One (1) PCI Slot (PCI SLOT1)

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x4 Slot (PCH SLOT2)

• One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x1 Slot (PCH SLOT3, X12SAE only)

• Two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x8/x16 Slots (CPU SLOT4, CPU SLOT6: Supports Auto Switch)

• Two (2) M.2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 Sockets (Support M Key 2280 and 22110)

Network

• Intel Ethernet i225V (X12SAE)

• Intel Ethernet i225-LM (X12SCA-F)

• Intel Ethernet i219LM (for AMT/vPro)

• Realtek RTL8211F (Dedicated IPMI LAN Port, X12SCA-F only)

I/O Devices

• Serial (COM) Port • One (1) front accessible serial port header (COM1)

• SATA 3.0 • Four (4) SATA 3.0 ports at 6 Gb/s (I-SATA0~3 with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)

• Video Port • One (1) DisplayPort 1.4 connection on the rear I/O panel

• One (1) HDMI 2.0a connection on the rear I/O panel

• One (1) DVI-D on the rear I/O panel

• One (1) VGA on the rear I/O panel (for IPMI, X12SCA-F only)

Peripheral Devices

• One (1) front accessible USB 2.0 header with two USB connections (USB0/1)

• Two (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB2/3)

• One (1) front accessible USB 3.2 Gen 1 header with two USB connections (USB4/5)

• One (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 port on the rear I/O panel (USB6, Type C)

• Three (3) USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the rear I/O panel (USB7/8/9, Type A)

• One (1) front accessible USB 3.2 Gen 2 20-pin connector with one USB connection (USB10)

Note: The table above is continued on the next page.

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Motherboard Features

BIOS

• 256Mb AMI BIOS

• ACPI 6.0, Plug and Play (PnP), BIOS rescue hot-key, riser card auto detection support, and SMBIOS 3.0 or later

Power Management

• ACPI power management

• Power button override mechanism

• Power-on mode for AC power recovery

• Wake-on-LAN

• Power supply monitoring

System Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitoring for +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU, Memory, VBAT, +5V stdby, +3.3V stdby, +1.8V PCH, +1.05V

PCH, +1.0V PCH, CPU temperature, VRM temperature, LAN temperature, PCH temperature, system temperature, and

memory temperature

• 5 CPU switch phase voltage regulator

• CPU thermal trip support

• Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)/TSI

®

SPI Flash BIOS

Fan Control

• Single cooling zone

• Multi-speed fan control via onboard Super I/O

• Five (5) 4-pin fan headers

System Management

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support

• SuperDoctor® 5

• Chassis intrusion header and detection (Note: Please connect a cable from the Chassis Intrusion header at JL1 to the

chassis to receive an alert)

LED Indicators

• BMC_HB_LED

• CATERR_LED

• Power LED

• UID LED (for X12SCA-F, IPMI only)

Dimensions

• 12" (W) x 9.6" (L) ATX (304.8mm x 243.84mm)

Note:

The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink

cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chassis and heatsink

specications for proper CPU TDP sizing.

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Figure 1-5.

System Block Diagram

Chapter 1: Introduction

PCIe x16 SLOT #6

PCIe x16 SLOT #4

HDMI 2.0a

M.2 M-KEY*2

REAR
USB

LAN2+USB-A*2 Re-driver

IPMI_LAN(-F)
USB-A*2

USB-C HEADER

USB
Header

USB-HEADER USB2.0 *2
USB2.0*2

PCIe x1 SLOT #3

TPM2.0
Header

PCIe QSW

PESLOT4_PRSNT_N

LSPCON

Display Port 1.4

DVI Port

PCH PE3 *4 /*4

Re-driverLAN1+USBA

MuxUSBC

USB3.2 Gen I *2

USB3.2 Gen II *2

PCH PE3*1 (shared with BMC)

SPI

32MB
PCH_SPI

IPMI
LAN

VGA

CPU_PE3*8

CPU_PE3*8

Digital port 1(PortB)

Digital port 2(PortC)

Digital port 3(PortD)

USB3.2 Gen II*2

USB3.2 Gen II*2

MUX

LAN PHY

INTEL LGA1200

PCIe*1

SPI

RGMII

CPU

UP TO 125W

x4 DMI-III
8GT/s

PCH

Intel W480

USB2.0 *1

BMC

(-F only)

SVID

DDR4 (CHA)

2933(1DPC)/2666MT/s

DDR4 (CHB)

2933(1DPC)/2666MT/s

XDP

PCH PE3*4

SATA III*4

GbE(LAN)

PCHPE3 *1

PCH PE3*1

AZALIA

LPC

COM1

HEALTH
INFO

IMVP8 VR

GLAN1
I219LM

GLAN2
I225V /LM

PCIE/PCI Bridge

Audio chip

SIO

NCT6796D

DIMMA1

DIMMA2 (Gray)

DIMMB1

DIMMB2 (Gray)

PCIe x4 SLOT #2

SATA III*4

LAN1

LAN2

5V PCI
33MHz

PCI SLOT #1

FRO

NT AUDIO

HEADER

JAUDIO1

FAN *5

RTH *2

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on

your motherboard. Refer to the previous pages for the actual specications of your

motherboard.

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1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon W-1200 series, 10th Gen Core i9/i7/
i5/i3 (LAG1200) processor and the PCH W480 chipset, the X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard

provides system performance, power e󰀩ciency, and feature sets to address the needs of

next-generation computer users.

With the support of the new Intel Microarchitecture 14nm Process Technology, the
X12SAE/X12SCA-F dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of server
applications.

The Intel PCH W480 chipset provides support, including the following features:

• DDR4 288-pin memory support

• Direct Media Interface

• Intel Matrix Storage Technology and Intel Rapid Storage Technology

• Dual NAND Interface

• Intel I/O Virtualization (VT-d) Support

• Intel Trusted Execution Technology Support

• PCI-E 3.0 Interface (up to 8 GT/s)

• SATA Controller (up to 6Gb/sec)

• Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)

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 o󰀨 (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. Refer to the Power Conguration for this
setting. The default setting is Last State.

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1.4 System Health Monitoring

Onboard Voltage Monitors

An onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages of the onboard chipset, memory, CPU,
and battery continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error

message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to dene the

sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

PC health monitoring in the BIOS can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management via SIO.

Environmental Temperature Control

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the

thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-dened threshold. The

overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once the thermal sensor detects that
the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fans to prevent the
CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system
temperature and alert the user when the chassis temperature is too high.

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate air-

ow to your system.

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when used with SuperDoctor 5 in the Windows OS or in the Linux
environment. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example,

you can congure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature,
CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a predened range.

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1.5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specication denes
a exible 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. This enables the system to automatically turn on and o󰀨

peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides a
generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-independent

interface for conguration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures,

while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with
appropriate Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support,
please refer to the Supermicro website.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-state Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start to blink to indicate
that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will "wake up,"
and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

1.6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable
operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates where
noisy power transmission is present.

The X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX power supply. Although

most power supplies generally meet the specications required by the CPU, some are

inadequate. In addition, one 12V 8-pin power connection is also required to ensure adequate
power supply to the system. Also, your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

Warning: To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, be sure to use a
power supply that contains a 24-pin and an 8-pin power connector. Be sure to con­nect the power supplies to the 24-pin power connector (JPW1), and the 8-pin power
connector (JPW2) on the motherboard. Failure in doing so may void the manufacturer
warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power

supply Specication 2.02 or later. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please

refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/).

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1.7 Serial Header

The X12SAE/X12SCA-F motherboard supports one serial communication connection. The
COM header can be used for input/output. The UART provides legacy speeds with a baud
rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or
1 Mb/s, which support high-speed serial communication devices.

1.8 Super I/O

The Super I/O supports one high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication port (UART).
Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator,
complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. The UART provides
legacy speed with a baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud
rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power

Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI
or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your
system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally

su󰀩cient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.

• Handle the motherboard by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure that your computer chassis provides excellent conduc-

tivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard battery

upside down to avoid possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking
the motherboard, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.

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2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

• Use ESD protection.

• Unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies after shutting down the system.

• Check that the plastic protective cover is on the CPU socket and none of the socket pins

are bent. If they are, contact your retailer.

• When handling the processor, avoid touching or placing direct pressure on the LGA lands

(gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage

to the processor or CPU socket, which may require manufacturer repairs.

• Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed.

• Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support.

• All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look di󰀨erent.

Installing the LGA1200 Processor

1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its
locking position.

Plastic Cap

Load Plate

Load Lever

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2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap.

3. Use your thumb and your index nger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the
South center edge of the CPU.

North Center Edge

South Center Edge

4. Align the small triangle marker on the CPU to its corresponding triangle marker on the
load bracket. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
(Do not drop the CPU on the socket, or move it horizontally or vertically.)

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5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid
damaging the CPU or the socket.)

6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that
the CPU is properly installed.

7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.

8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the "Close 1st" lever rst,
then lock the "Open 1st" lever second. Gently push the load levers down to the lever
locks.

CPU properly
installed

Load lever locked

into place

Attention! You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction. Make sure that

it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close
properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again
and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

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Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan

1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes on the heatsink
are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

3. Tighten the screws in the following order:

Screw #4

Screw #2

Screw #3

4. Once the screws are tightened, plug the power connector of cooler into either CPU_
FAN1 or CPU_FAN2 header.

Note 1: Screw #1 is not shown in the illustration.

Note 2: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference only. They might

look di󰀨erent from the components installed in your system.

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Removing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan

Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do

need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instruction below to uninstall the heatsink to
avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply and power connector of cooler from fan
header on the motherboard.

2. Loosen the screws in the order below.

3. Gently wiggle the heatsink to loosen it. Do not use excessive force when wiggling the
heatsink.

Screw #4

Screw #2

Screw #3

4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.

Note: Screw #1 is not shown in the illustration.

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2.3 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to t di󰀨erent 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. Make sure that

the metal stando󰀨s click in or are screwed in tightly.

Tools Needed

Phillips

Phillips Screws (9)

Screwdriver (1)

Location of Mounting Holes

LED4

AUDIO FP

BMC

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JTPM1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

JPME2

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

JLED1

JSD1

JL1

SYS_FAN3

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

Stando󰀨s (9)

Only if Needed

UID

DP

CPU_FAN1

JPI2C1

HDMI

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

JPL1

JPW1

Notes: 1. To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use

a force greater than 8 lbf-in on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.

2. Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary
measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard to the
chassis.

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Installing the Motherboard

1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable.

2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the previous page for the
location.

3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the
motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

4. Install stando󰀨s in the chassis as needed.

5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard
components.

6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a pan head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the
motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.

7. Repeat Step 6 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.

8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.

Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or components might look

di󰀨erent from those shown in this manual.

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2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to pre-

vent any possible damage.

General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance

• When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following

order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1.

• Only populate DIMMA1 and DIMMB1 if the extra memory support is needed.

• Always use DDR4 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.

• The motherboard supports odd-numbered modules (one or three modules installed).

However, to achieve the best memory performance, a balanced memory population is
recommended.

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

BMC

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

JTPM1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

JPME2

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

JSD1

JL1

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

USB3.2Gen2

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

USB2/3

VGA
DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

JPW1

JPI2C1

HDMI

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

DP

JPW2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

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DIMM Installation

SYS_FAN3

JLED1

1. Insert DIMM modules in the following
order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1,
DIMMB1. For the system to work properly,
use memory modules of the same type
and speed.

2. Align the DIMM module key with the
receptive point on the single-latch DIMM
slot.

3. Push the release tab outwards to unlock
the slot.

4. Press both ends of the module straight
down into the slot until the module snaps
into place.

Chapter 2: Installation

LED4

AUDIO FP

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

JPME2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JSD1

JL1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

UID

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

LAN1

LAN2
USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

IPMI_LAN

USB2/3

JPL1

BMC

JPL2

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

X12SCA-F

DP

HDMI
VGA
DVI

CPU_FAN1

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

5. Push the release tab to the lock position to
secure the module into the slot.

DIMM Removal

Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM

modules from the motherboard.

Receptive Point

Notch

Release Tab

Push both ends straight

down into the memory slot.

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PCI-E_M.2-M1

PCI-E_M.2-M2

2.5 M.2 Installation

Two M.2 M key sockets and two form factors are
supported by this motherboard. M.2 sockets are used

22110

2280

for solid state storage and internal expansion. Follow
the steps below in order to install an M.2 device.

22110

2280

M.2-M1

M.2-M2

1. Loosen the screw from M.2 stando󰀨 (pre-installed). Carefully plug the M.2 device into

the M.2 socket and lower the semi-circle notched end onto the stando󰀨.

2. Tighten the M.2 SSD with the screw removed in
Step 1.

• To install the form factor of M.2 2280, relocate the

stando󰀨 where pre-installed on the 22110 mounting

hole, and then follow the steps above to install the
2280 device.

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2.6 Rear I/O Ports

Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the
rear of the motherboard.

LED4

JPL2

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

UID

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB10

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

USB3.2 Gen1

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

USB4/5

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1
USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

IPMI_LAN
USB2/3

VGA
DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JLED1

JSD1

JL1

SYS_FAN3

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

Figure 2-1. I/O Port Locations and Denitions

14

15

16

17

18

19

5

1

2

3

4

6 9

7

8

10

11

12

13

Rear I/O Ports

# Description # Description

1 DisplayPort 1.4 11 2.5Gb LAN Port 2

2 HDMI Port 2.0a 12 USB9: USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)

3 VGA Port (for IPMI, X12SCA-F only) 13 USB8: USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)

4 Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) 14 Center/LFE Out

5 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port (X12SCA-F only) 15 Surround Out

6 USB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type A) 16 S/PDIF Out

7 USB2: USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type A) 17 Line In

8 1Gb LAN Port 1 18 Line Out

9 USB7: USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A) 19 Mic In

10 USB6: USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C) 20 UID Switch (X12SCA-F only)

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SYS_FAN3

JLED1

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports (USB2/3), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports (USB7/8/9),
and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port (USB6) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition,
one front panel USB 2.0 header (USB0/1), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (USB4/5), and one
USB 3.2 Gen 2 20-pin connector (USB10) are also located on the motherboard to provide front

chassis access using USB cables (not included). Refer to the tables below for pin denitions.

Front Panel USB0/1 (2.0)

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3

5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description

1 19 VBUS Power

2 18 StdA_SSRX- USB 2.0 Di󰀨erential Pair

3 17 StdA_SSRX+

4 13 Ground Ground of PWR Return

5 15 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Receiver

Front Panel USB4/5 (3.2 Gen 1)

Pin Denitions

6 14 StdA_SSTX+ Di󰀨erential Pair

7 16 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return

8 12 D- SuperSpeed Transmitter

9 11 D+ Di󰀨erential Pair

Front Panel USB 10 (3.2 Gen 2)

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition Pin# Denition Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 VBUS 5 RX1+ 9 NC 13 TX2- 17 GND

2 TX1+ 6 RX1- 10 NC 14 GND 18 D-

3 TX1- 7 VBUS 11 VBUS 15 RX2+ 19 D+

4 GND 8 CC1 12 TX2+ 16 RX2- 20 CC2

Up

876 3

Down

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

BMC

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JBT1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

I-SATA1

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

9

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

4

LAN2
USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

5 2

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

1. USB0/1 (USB 2.0)

DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

2. USB2 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

3. USB3 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

DP

HDMI

VGA

4. USB4/5 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

5. USB6 (USB 3.2 Gen 2, Type C)

6. USB7 (USB 3.2 Gen 2, Type A)

7. USB8 (USB 3.2 Gen 2, Type A)

8. USB9 (USB 3.2 Gen 2, Type A)

9. USB10 (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

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Back Panel High Denition Audio (HD Audio)

This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Denition Audio (HDA) codec that provides

10 DAC channels. The HD Audio connections simultaneously supports multiple-streaming 7.1
sound playback with 2 channels of independent stereo output through the front panel stereo
out for front, rear, center and subwoofer speakers. Use the Advanced software included in
the CD-ROM with your motherboard to enable this function.

Audio Conguration

2 Channel 4.1 Channel 5.1 Channel 7.1 Channel

1 Orange (Center/LFE Out) Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

2 Black (Surround) Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Light Blue

3

(Line In/Side Speaker Out)

Lime

4

(Line Out/Front Speaker Out)

5 Pink (Mic In) Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out

Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

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1. Center/LFE Out

2. Surround Out

3. Line In

4. Line Out

4

5

5. Mic In

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DisplayPort Port 1.4

DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate.
It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices, such
as VGA, DVI, and HDMI.

HDMI Port 2.0a

One HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) port is located on the I/O back panel. This
port is used to display both high denition video and digital sound through an HDMI capable

display, using a single HDMI cable (not included).

VGA Port

A legacy 15-pin VGA port is located on the I/O back panel to provide backward compatibility.
Use this port to connect to a compatible VGA monitor. Supported on the X12SCA-F only.

DVI-D Port

A DVI-D port is located on the I/O back panel. Use this port to connect to a compatible DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) display.

1. DisplayPort Port 1.4

1

3

2. HDMI Port 2.0a

3. VGA Port

4. DVI-D Port

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LAN Ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a
dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB2/3 ports on the back panel. All of these ports
accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the Section 2.10 LED Indicators for LAN LED information.

LAN1 Port

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

19 SGND 28 SGND

20 TD0+ 29 Link 1000 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB)

21 TD0- 30 Link 100 LED (Green, +3V3SB)

22 TD1+ 31 P3V3SB

23 TD1- 32 Act LED

24 TD2+ 33 Ground

25 TD2- 34 Ground

26 TD3+ 35 Ground

27 TD3- 36 Ground

LAN2 Port

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

10 SGND 19 SGND

11 TD0+ 20 Link 1000 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB)

12 TD0- 21 Link 100 LED (Green, +3V3SB)

13 TD1+ 22 P3V3SB

14 TD1- 23 Act LED

15 TD2+ 24

16 TD2- 25

17 TD3+ 26

18 TD3- 27

IPMI LAN

Pin Denition

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

9 19 GND

10 TD0+ 20

11 TD0- 21

12 TD1+ 22

13 TD1- 23 SGND

14 TD2+ 24 SGND

15 TD2- 25 SGND

16 TD3+ 26 SGND

17 TD3-

18 GND

Act LED

(Yellow)

Link 100 LED

(Green)

Link 1000 LED

(Amber)

1 2 3

1. IPMI LAN (X12SCA-F only)

2. LAN1

3. LAN2

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Power Fail LED

HDD LED

Power LED

#3~4

#1~2

Vcc

Vcc (X12SAE)
UID SW (X12SCA-F)

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

2.7 Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a

control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specically for use
with Supermicro chassis. Refer to the gure below for the descriptions of the front control

panel buttons and LED indicators.

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JF1

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

BMC

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

JTPM1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JSD1

JL1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC_HB_LED

B3

JPME2

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

JPL1

JPW1

CPU_FAN1

JPI2C1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

DP

HDMI

JPW2

Figure 2-2. JF1 Header Pins

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Power Fail LED

HDD LED

Power LED

#3~4

#1~2

Vcc

Vcc (X12SAE)
UID SW (X12SCA-F)

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for

pin denitions.

Power LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 +3.3V Stby

16 Power LED

HDD LED/UID Switch

The HDD LED/UID Switch connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable
to pin 14 to show hard drive activity status. Attach a cable to pin 13 to use the UID switch
(X12SCA-F only).

HDD LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 3.3V Stdby/UID SW

14 HD Active

1. Power LED

2. HDD LED/UID Switch

1

2

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Power Fail LED

HDD LED

Power LED

#3~4

#1~2

Vcc

Vcc (X12SAE)
UID SW (X12SCA-F)

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LED

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 2 and LAN port 1 are
located on pins 9/10 and 11/12 of JF1 respectively. Attach an LED indicator to this header to

display network activity. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

NIC1/NIC2 LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 +3.3V Stby

10/12 NIC2/NIC1 Active

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED

Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings

for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the tables below for pin denitions.

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

7 +3.3V

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Pin Denitions (JF1)

State Denition

O󰀨 Normal

On Overheat

Flashing Fan Fail

1. NIC1 LED

2. NIC2 LED

3. OH/Fan Fail LED

1

2

3

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Power Fail LED

HDD LED

Power LED

#3~4

#1~2

Vcc

Vcc (X12SAE)
UID SW (X12SCA-F)

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset

switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Reset Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

3 Reset

4 Ground

Power Button

The Power Button connection is located on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both

pins will power on/o󰀨 the system. This button can also be congured to function as a suspend

button (refer to the section of Power Conguration). To turn o󰀨 the power in the suspend

mode, press the button for at least four seconds. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Power Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 Ground

1. Reset Button

2. Power Button

1

2

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2.8 Connectors

This section provides brief descriptions and pinout denitions for onboard headers and

connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector.

Power Connections

ATX Power Supply Connector

The 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specication. You

must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector to the power supply.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 Ground 3 Ground

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 Ground 5 Ground

18 Ground 6 +5V

19 Ground 7 Ground

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 Ground 12 +3.3V

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

Required Connection

LED4

UID

BMC

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JSD1

JL1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

JPME2

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2
USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

1. JPW1

JPW2

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8-Pin Power Connector

JPW2 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for the CPU that must be connected to the power

supply. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

8-pin Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 - 4 Ground

5 - 8 +12V

Required Connection

Important: To provide adequate power supply to the motherboard, be sure to connect

the 24-pin ATX PWR and the 8-pin PWR connectors to the power supply. Failure to do
so may void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

JLED1

SYS_FAN3

AUDIO FP

COM1

JWD1

LED4

UID

BMC

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

USB0/1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JSD1

JL1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

JPME2

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

JPW2

1. JPW2

1

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Headers

Fan Headers

There are ve 4-pin fan headers (CPU_FAN1 ~ CPU_FAN2, SYS_FAN1 ~ SYS_FAN3) on

the motherboard. Although pins 1-3 of the system fan headers are backwards compatible
with the traditional 3-pin fans, the 4-pin fans are recommended to take advantage of the fan
speed control. This allows fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the motherboard

temperature. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Fan Headers

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V (Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Pump Power Header

This motherboard has one +12V header for optional CPU liquid cooling systems. When using
a liquid cooling system, attach the pump power cable to the 12V_PUMP_PWR1 header.

Pump Power Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2A/+12V (Red)

3 N/A

4 N/A

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

5

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

4

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

1. CPU_FAN1

DP

HDMI

2. CPU_FAN2

3. SYS_FAN1

4. SYS_FAN2

2

JPW2

5. SYS_FAN3

6. 12V_PUMP_PWR1

6

3

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Chassis Intrusion Header

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable
from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to

the table below for pin denitions.

Chassis Intrusion Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

Speaker Header

On JD1 Header, pins 3 and 4 are used for the internal speaker. Close pins 3 and 4 with a
cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish to use an external speaker, close pins 1-4 with

a cable. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Speaker Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

3-4 Internal Speaker

1-4 External Speaker

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

1

JPME2

2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

1. JL1

DP

HDMI

2. JD1

JPW2

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DOM PWR Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V power to a solid
state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. Refer to the table below for

pin denitions.

DOM PWR Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

Standby Power Header

The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. Refer to the table

below for pin denitions.

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

Standby Power Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 N/A

LED4

UID

BMC

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSTBY1

2

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JSD1

JL1

1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

JPME2

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

JPW2

1. JSD1

2. JSTBY1

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M.2 Sockets

M.2 sockets are designed for devices such as memory cards, wireless adapters, etc. These

devices must conform to the PCI-E M.2 specications (formerly known as NGFF).

Note: PCIE M.2-M1 and PCIE M.2-M2 support RAID 0 and RAID 1.

SATA Ports

Four Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0~3) are supported on the motherboard. These

I-SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel W480 PCH chip (supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10).
SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of

Parallel ATA. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Note: For more information on the SATA HostRAID conguration, please refer to the

Intel SATA HostRAID user's guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro.

com/support/manuals/.

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

SATA 3.0 Connectors

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

LED4

UID

BMC

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

1. PCIE M.2-M1

DP

HDMI

2. PCIE M.2-M2

3. I-SATA0 / I-SATA01

4. I-SATA2 / I-SATA03

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

JPI2C1

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

B3

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JBT1

JSTBY1

1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

I-SATA1

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

X12SCA-F

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Front Panel Audio Header

A 10-pin Audio header at AUDIO FP is supported on the motherboard. This header allows
you to connect the motherboard to a front panel audio control panel, if needed. Connect an
audio cable to the audio header to use this feature (not supplied). Refer to the table below

for pin denitions.

10-Pin Audio Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 Microphone_Left 6 Ground

2 Audio_Ground 7 Jack_Detect

3 Microphone_Right 8 Key

4 Audio_Detect 9 Line_2_Left

5 Line_2_Right 10 Ground

Internal Speaker/Buzzer

The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1) is used to provide audible indications for various beep

codes. Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Internal Buzzer

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Pos (+) Beep In

2 Neg (-) Alarm Speaker

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

1

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

JPW2

1. AUDIO FP

2. SP1

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Serial (COM) Header

There is one serial (COM port) header on the motherboard. COM1 is located next to expansion

SLOT1 (PCI 33MHz). Refer to the table below for pin denitions.

Serial (COM) Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

TPM/Port 80 Header

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support
and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security.

Refer to the table below for pin denitions. Please go to the following link for more information

on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.

TPM/Port 80 Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 P3V3 2 SPI_TPM_CS_N

3 PCIE_RESET_N 4 SPI_PCB_MISO

5 SPI_PCH_CLK 6 GND

7 SPI_PCH_MOSI 8 X

9 P3V3_STBY 10 IRQ_TPM_SPI_N

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

COM1

BMC

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

BMC_HB_LED

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

2

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JLED1

JSD1

JL1

SYS_FAN3

JPME2

JBT1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

I-SATA1

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

VGA
DVI

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

JPW2

1. COM1

2. JTPM1

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Power LED Header

An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to
Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. Refer to the table

below for pin denitions.

Power LED Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 VCC

2-3 Connection to PWR LED in JF1

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

1

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

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HDMI

JPW2

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2.9 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work

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 identied with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Refer to the diagram

below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for
jumper locations.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the

jumper is o󰀨 the pins.

Top View

Connector Pins

LAN Enable/Disable

Jumper JPL1/JPL2 will enable or disable the LAN1 and
LAN2 ports on the motherboard. Refer to the table on the
right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

B3

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JBT1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

I-SATA1

BMC

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

2

JPL2

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB10

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

1

JPI2C1

JPW1

HDMI

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

SYS_FAN1

Connector Pins with a Jumper

installed on Pins 1 and 2

GLAN Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

1. JPL1

DP

2. JPL2

JPW2

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Clear CMOS

Clear CMOS (JBT1) is used to clear the saved system setup conguration stored in the

CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS using JBT1, short the two pads of JBT1 with

metallic conductor such as a athead screwdriver. This will erase all user settings and revert

everything to their factory-set defaults.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog (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 signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for

pin denitions.

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset (Default)

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

2

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

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HDMI

1. JBT1

2. JWD1

JPW2

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Audio Enable/Disable

JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on
pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Audio Enable/Disable

Jumpers Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Manufacturing Mode

Close pins 2 and 3 of Jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI ash security and force the system to
operate in Manufacturing Mode, allowing the user to ash the system rmware from a host
server for system setting modications. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.

Manufacture Mode

Jumpers Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

1

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

2

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

DP

HDMI

JPW2

1. JPAC1

2. JPME2

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Onboard VGA Enable/Disable

Close pins 1-2 of jumper JPG1 to enable to the onboard graphics controller, close pins 2-3 to
disable. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. JPG1 is supported by X12SCA-F only.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)

Pins 2-3 Disabled

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

1

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

PWR_LED

JL1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

B3

SP1

JD1

JSD1

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

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HDMI

1. JPG1

JPW2

2.10 LED Indicators

SYS_FAN3

JLED1

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

Chapter 2: Installation

LAN1 and LAN2 ports are located on the I/O back panel of the
motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED

Link
LED

Activity
LED

indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or

o󰀨 to indicate the speed of the connection. Refer to the tables below

for more information.

LAN2 Speed LED (Left)

LED State

LED Color Denition

Green 2500Mbps

Yellow 1000Mbps

O󰀨 100/10Mbps

LAN1 Speed LED (Left)

LED State

LED Color Denition

Yellow 1000Mbps

Green 100Mbps

O󰀨 10Mbps

LAN1/LAN2 Activity LED (Right)

LED State

Color Status Denition

Yellow Flashing Active

IPMI LAN LEDs

The IPMI LAN port is located next to the LAN1 on the I/O back panel. The left LED indicates
the speed of the connection, while the right LED indicates the status of activity. Refer to the
table below for more information. The IPMI LAN port is supported by X12SCA-F only.

IPMI LAN LEDs

LED State

Color Status Denition

Link (left) Green: Solid

Amber: Solid

Activity (right) Amber: Blinking Active

100Mbps
1Gbps

LED4

UID

AUDIO FP

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

COM1

USB0/1

B3

JWD1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC

JPL2

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

21

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB2/3

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

JPL1

57

VGA
DVI

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

1. LAN1/2 LEDs

DP

HDMI

2. IPMI LAN LEDs

JPW2

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Power LED (PWR_LED)

An Onboard Power LED is located at PWR_LED on the motherboard. When the PWR_LED
is on, the AC power cable is connected. Make sure to disconnect the power cable before
removing or installing any component. Refer to the table below for more information.

Power LED (PWR_LED)

LED Status

Status Denition

O󰀨 System O󰀨

On System on

BMC Heartbeat LED

BMC Heartbeat LED is located next to the PCI-E Slot 4 faced to the I/O back panel and
marked by BMC_HB_LED. The BMC is functioning normally when the BMC_HB_LED is
blinking in X12SCA-F. The standby power is on when the BMC_HB_LED is on in X12SAE.
Refer to the table below for more information.

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

BMC Heartbeat LED (BMC_HB_LED)

LED Status

Motherboard Color Status

X12SCA-F Green Blinking IPMI is ready for use

X12SAE Solid Green Standby power on

LED4

UID

BMC

2

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

JSD1

JL1

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

B3

JPME2

PCH

JBT1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

BIOS LICENSE

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

USB10

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

JPI2C1

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

1. PWR_LED

DP

HDMI

2. BMC_HB_LED

JPW2

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CATERR LED

A CATERR LED is located at CATERR_LED. The orange LED indicates the system has
experienced a catastrophic error.

CATERR_LED
LED Indicator

LED Color Denition

Orange: On System CATERR

UID LED (LED4)

A rear UID LED indicator (LED4) is located near the UID switch on the back I/O panel. This

UID indicator provides easy identication of a system unit that may need service. This feature

is supported on the X12SCA-F only.

AUDIO FP

COM1

USB0/1

JWD1

UID LED

LED Status

LED Color Denition

Blue: On Unit Identied

2

LED4

UID

BMC

JPL2

JPG1

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4

JPAC1

BMC_HB_LED

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

AUDIO

CATERR_LED

LAN2

USB8/9

USB3.2Gen2

LAN1

IPMI_LAN

USB6/7

USB3.2Gen2 USB3.2Gen1

VGA
DVI

USB2/3

JPL1

CPU_FAN1

1. CATERR LED

DP

HDMI

2. UID LED

1

JPW2

CPU_FAN2

12V_PUMP_PWR1

B3

JTPM1

JF1

SP1

JD1

PWR_LED

JSD1

JL1

JPME2

JBT1

JSTBY1

PCI-E_M.2-M1

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA3

MAC CODE

MAC CODE

I-SATA1

BIOS LICENSE

PCH

X12SCA-F

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

USB10

USB3.2 Gen2

SYS_FAN2

PCI-E_M.2-M2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2

DIMMB1
DIMMB2

JPI2C1

USB4/5

USB3.2 Gen1

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

SYS_FAN1

JPW1

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Chapter 3

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’ and/
or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC
power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.

2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard
and mouse.

3. Remove all add-on cards.

4. Install the CPU (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel connectors to
the motherboard.

No Power

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.

2. Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected.

3. Check that the 115V/230V switch, if available.

4. Turn the power switch on and o󰀨 to test the system, if applicable.

5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

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No Video

1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables.

2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for
details on beep codes.

3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system (if the alarm is on, check the

specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a di󰀨erent one).

System Boot Failure

If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the
power is turned on, check the following:

1. Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker.

• If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules installed. If there

is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.

• If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and con-

tacting both pads on the CMOS clear jumper (JBT1). Refer to Clear CMOS in Chapter 2.

2. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Make
sure that system power is on and that memory error beeps are activated.

3. Turn on the system with only one DIMM module installed. If the system boots, check for
bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure

in this chapter.

Memory Errors

When a no-memory beep code is issued by the system, check the following:

1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and are properly
installed. Refer to Chapter 2 for installation instructions. (For memory compatibility, refer
to the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product website page to see a list
of supported memory.)

2. Check if di󰀨erent speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recommended that
you use the same RAM type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

3. Make sure that you are using the correct type of ECC DDR4 modules recommended by
the manufacturer.

4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among all memory
slots and check the results.

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Losing the System's Setup Conguration

1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply
may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1.6 Power

Supply in Chapter 1 for details on recommended power supplies.

2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

3. If the above steps do not x the setup conguration problem, contact your vendor for
repairs.

When the System Becomes Unstable

A. If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following:

1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest
BIOS installed in your system.

2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by testing the
modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.

Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product website page

to see a list of supported memory.

3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the
bad HDDs with good ones.

4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and CPU/
system fans, etc., work properly. Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make
sure that it is not on.

5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to
the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected. Please refer to our
website for more information on the minimum power requirements.

6. Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used.

B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following:

1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working
properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD.

2. Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and working
properly.

3. Using the minimum conguration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary

components (starting with add-on cards rst), and use the minimum conguration (but

with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the
steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

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4. Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a component in
question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly.
Replace a bad component with a good one.

5. Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several items at the
same time. This will help isolate and identify the problem.

6. To nd out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the
system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the
component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is
good and the old system has problems.

3.2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as
a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it

is best to rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should
know of any possible problems with the specic system conguration that was sold to you.

1. Please go through the Troubleshooting Procedures and Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.

com/FAQ/index.php) before contacting Technical Support.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www.supermicro.com/

ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html).

3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting
Supermicro for technical support:

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your system rst

boots up.)

• System conguration

4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

RmaForm/.

5. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when
placing a call to our Technical Support department. We can be reached by email at

[e-mail].

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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The motherboard supports DDR4 Unbu󰀨ered (UDIMM) ECC/non-ECC modules. To

enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of di󰀨erent speeds and sizes.

Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2.4 in Chapter 2.

Question: How do I update my BIOS under UEFI Shell?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing

any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located on our website at http://

www.supermicro.com/ResourceApps/BIOS_IPMI_Intel.html. Please check our BIOS warning

message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your

motherboard model and download the BIOS le to your computer. Also, check the current

BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. To update

your BIOS under the UEFI shell, please unzip the BIOS le onto a USB device formatted
with the FAT/FAT32 le system. When the UEFI shell prompt appears, type fs# to change

the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted

earlier. Enter ash.nsh BIOSname#.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

Reboot the system when you see the message that BIOS update has completed. Refer to

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery and/or the readme le for more information.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible
system boot failure!

Note:

motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery
instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at

supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your

http://www.

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3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

1. Power o󰀨 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. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.

4. Remove the battery.

Battery
Lock

Battery

Proper Battery Disposal

Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a

damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used
battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply with the regulations set up by your
local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow steps 1 and 2 above and continue below:

2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.

3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to
ensure that the battery is securely locked.

Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.

This side up

2

1

Battery Holder

Press down until
you hear a click.

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3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any
warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a

Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the motherboard to

the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.

com/RmaForm/).

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 rst for any product problems.

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Chapter 4

UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored

on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a ash program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or
deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Down­load area of our website
manual.

for any changes to BIOS that may not be reected in this

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the <Delete> key while the system is booting up. (In
most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few
cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS menu option
is described in this manual.

Each BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Advanced Mode BIOS Setup screen
has two main areas. The top area ( ) is the main Navigation, and the bottom ( ) area is
for the Information Section. Icons that do not respond when the mouse pointer is hovering

on top are not congurable.

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4.2 Main

When you rst enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can

always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The
Main BIOS setup screen is shown below. The following Main menu features will be displayed:

BIOS Information

BIOS Version

This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

Build Date

This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built.

Memory Information

Total Memory

This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.

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System Date/System Time

Use this feature to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System
Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or

the arrow keys to move between elds. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format.

The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.

The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset.

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4.3 Advanced

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items.

Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a
very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system
unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.

ACPI Settings

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State

Use this feature to select the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the
suspend button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM).

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 in order to reduce system crashes and enhance system recovery
and health monitoring. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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High Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic
interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing
multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other
timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval
Timer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Native PCIE Enable

Enable this feature to grant control of PCI Express Native hot plug, PCI Express Power
Management Events, and PCI Express Capability Structure Control. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Native ASPM

Select Enabled for the operating system to control the ASPM, or Disabled for the BIOS to
control the ASPM. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.

Boot Feature

Fast Boot

This feature enables the system to boot with a minimal set of required devices to launch.

This has no e󰀨ect on BBS boot options. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM
logo upon bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to
display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Option ROM Messages

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to display
the current AddOn ROM setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display set by
the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are O󰀨 and

On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Re-try Boot

If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specied boot

device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.

Power Conguration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on
jumper settings when it is expired for more than ve minutes. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

AC Loss Policy Depend on

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay O󰀨 for the system
power to remain o󰀨 after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned

on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power state

before a power loss. The options are Stay O󰀨, Power On, and Last State.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.

Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power o󰀨 the system after pressing and holding
the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant O󰀨 to instantly power o󰀨 the

system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options are Instant O󰀨 and 4
Seconds Override.

DeepSx Power Policies

This feature enables DeepSx Power Policy conguration. The options are Disabled and
Enabled in S4-S5.

CPU Conguration

The following CPU information will be displayed:

• Installed CPU brand and speed

• CPU Signature

• Microcode Patch

• Max CPU Speed

• Min CPU Speed

• CPU Speed

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• Processor Cores

• Hyper Threading Technology

• VMX

• SMX/TXT

• 64-bit

• EIST Technology

• CPU C3 state

• CPU C6 state

• CPU C7 state

• CPU C8 state

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• CPU C9 state

• CPU C10 state

• L1 Data Cache

• L1 Instruction Cache

• L2 Cache

• L3 Cache

• L4 Cache

C6DRAM (Available when supported by the CPU)

This feature enables moving DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in a C6
state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions
from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU
prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enabled.

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Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology so that I/O device assignments will
be reported directly to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) through the DMAR ACPI

Tables. This feature o󰀨ers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms,

providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data­sharing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all
is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's website for more
information.) The default is All.

Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

AES

Select Enabled to enable Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions for
CPU to enhance data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Boot Performance Mode

This feature allows the user to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before
the operating system hando󰀨. The options are Max Non-Turbo Performance, and Turbo
Performance.

Intel® SpeedStep™

Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage
and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Intel® Speed Shift Technology

Use this feature to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. When this feature
is enabled, the Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC) version 2 interface
will be available to control CPU P-States. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Turbo Mode

Select Enabled for processor cores to run faster than the frequency specied by the

manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Limit 1 Override

Select Enabled to support average power limit (PL1) override. The default setting is
Disabled.

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Power Limit 2 Override

Select Enabled to support rapid power limit (PL2) override. The default setting is Enabled.

Power Limit 2

Use this feature to congure the value for Power Limit 2. The value is in milliwatts and the

step size is 125mW. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default
setting is dependent on the CPU.

C-States

Use this feature to enable the C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Enhanced C-States

Use this feature to enable the enhanced C-State of the CPU. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

C-State Auto Demotion

Use this feature to prevent unnecessary excursions into the C-states to improve latency.
The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.

C-State Un-Demotion

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the un-demotion of C-State. The options
are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3

Package C-State Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State demotion. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

Package C-State Un-Demotion

Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C-State un-demotion. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

C-State Pre-Wake

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the C-State Pre-Wake. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Package C-State Limit

Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7,
C7s, C8, and AUTO.

MonitorMWait

Select Enabled to activate MonitorMWait. The options are Disabled and Enabled

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Chipset Conguration

Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to
malfunction.

System Agent (SA) Conguration

System Agent (SA) Conguration

The following System Agent information is displayed:

• SA PCIe Code Version

• VT-d

Memory conguration

Memory conguration

The following memory information will be displayed:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

• DIMMA1

• DIMMA2

• DIMMB1

• DIMMB2

Maximum Memory Frequency

This feature selects the type/speed of the memory installed. The options are Auto,
1067, 1200, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2667, 2800,
and 2933. All values are in MHz.

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Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM)

This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which species the "Top of Low Usable
DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory,
and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1
GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB,
and 3.5 GB.

Note: TSEG is a block of memory that is only accessible by the processor while

operating in System Management Mode (SMM).

Memory Scrambler

This feature enables memory scrambler support for memory error correction. The op­tions are Disabled and Enabled.

Force ColdReset

Use this feature when ColdBoot is required during MRC execution. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

Force Single Rank

When enabled, only Rank0 will be use in each DIMM. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Memory Remap

PCI memory resources will overlap with the total physical memory if 4GB of memory (or

above) is installed on the motherboard. When this occurs, Enable this function to real­locate the overlapped physical memory to a location above the total physical memory
to resolve the memory overlap-ping situation. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

MRC Fast Boot

This feature enables or disables fast path through MRC. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

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Graphics Conguration

Graphics Conguration

The following graphic information will be displayed:

• IGFX VBIOS Version

• IGFX GOP Version

Note: Only the feature of Primary Display is available for conguring if the installed

CPU doesn’t have integrated graphics.

Graphics Turbo IMON Current

Enter a value for the graphics turbo IMON current. The range is 14-31. The default is 31.

Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card

This feature disables scanning for external graphics cards. When this feature is set to

Enabled, the system will not scan for external graphics cards on PEG and PCH PCI-E

ports. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Primary Display

This feature controls which graphics device will be used as the primary display. The
options are Auto, IGFX, PEG, and PCI.

Internal Graphics

This feature keeps the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) enabled, based on setup op­tions. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.

GTT Size

This feature controls the memory allocation size for the graphics translation table (GTT).

The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.

Aperture Size

This feature controls the graphics aperture size. For optimal performance, select the
size that matches the installed graphics card's size. The options are 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 Pre-allocated graphics memory size to be used by
the internal graphics device. The options are 0M, 32M, 64M, 4M, 8M, 12M, 16M, 20M,
24M, 28M, 32M/F7, 36M, 40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M.

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DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This feature controls the DVMT 5.0 total graphics size to be used by the internal graph­ics device. The options are 128M, 256M, and MAX.

PM Support

This feature enables PM support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PAVP Enable

This feature enables PAVP support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Cdynmax Clamping Enable

This feature enables Cdynmax Clamping. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Graphics Clock Frequency

This feature controls the graphics clock frequency. Select the highest clock frequency
supported by the platform. The options are 337.5 Mhz, 450 Mhz, 540 Mhz, and 675

Mhz.

Skip CD Clock Init in S3 resume

This feature enables skipping the full CD clock initialization. If set to Disabled, the full
CD clock will initialize. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

DMI/OPI Conguration

DMI/OPI Conguration

The following DMI information is displayed:

DMI

DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA
(System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, and L0sL1.

DMI Extended Sync Control

Use this feature to enable or disable the DMI extended synchronization. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

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PEG Port Conguration

PEG Port Conguration

CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

Enable Root Port

Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and

Auto.

Max Link Speed

Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed.

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN x 16)

Enable Root Port

Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and

Auto.

Max Link Speed

Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed.

GT - Power Management Control

GT - Power Management Control

RC6 (Render Standby)

Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

Maximum GT Frequency

This feature denes the Maximum GT Frequency. Choose between 100MHz (RPN)

and 1200MHz (RP0). Any value beyond this range will be clipped to its min/max sup­ported by the CPU. The options are Default Max Frequency and 100MHz~1200MHz
(in increments of 50MHz).

Disable Turbo GT frequency

This feature disables Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo GT frequency be­comes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

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VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by
reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This fea-

ture o󰀨ers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the

user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data sharing. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

Software Guard Extensions (SGX)

Select Enabled to activate the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The options are En­abled, Disabled, and Software Controlled.

GNA Device (B0:D8:F0)

Use this feature to enable SA GNA device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCH-IO Conguration

PCH-IO Conguration

The following System Agent information is displayed:

• PCH SKU

• Stepping

PCI Express Conguration

PCI Express Conguration

DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA
(System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1 and

Auto.

Peer Memory Write Enable

Use this feature to enable or disable peer memory write. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.

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SLOT1 PCI 33MHz / PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x1 / PCI-E M.2-M2 / PCI-E
M.2-M1 / PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0x4

Note: These features above are subject to change depending on the motherboard.

ASPM

Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E
device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based

on the system conguration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options

are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.

L1 Substates

Use this feature to congure the PCI Express L1 Substates. The options are Dis­abled, L1.1, and L1.1 & L1.2.

PCIe Speed

Use this feature to select the PCI Express port speed. The options are Auto, Gen1,
Gen2, and Gen3.

Frontside Audio Mode

Use this feature to select the frontside audio mode. The options are HD Audio and AC'97.

PCIe PLL SSC

Use this feature to enable or disable PCIe PLL SSC. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

HTTP Boot Conguration

HTTP Boot Conguration

HTTP Boot One Time

This feature enables HTTP Boot, which is a client-server communication based application
for system deployment and conguration over a network. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Input the description

Enter a name for HTTP boot option.

Boot URI

Enter a value for a new Boot option to be created according to this Boot URI. The default
is Null.

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AST2500SEC Super IO Conguration

Note: This feature is supported by X12SCA-F only.

AST2500SEC Super IO Conguration

• Super IO Chip - AST2500SEC

Serial Port 2 Conguration

Serial Port 2 Conguration

Serial Port

This feature will Enable or Disable Serial Port. Check the box to enable Serial Port. The
default is Checked.

Device Settings - IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

Change Settings

This feature congures the IRQ setting for Serial Port. The options for Serial Port is Auto,
"IO=2E8h; IRQ=7", "IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=220h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", and "IO=228h; IRQ=3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12" .

NCT6796D Super IO Conguration

NCT6796D Super IO Conguration

• Super IO Chip - NCT6796D

Serial Port 1 Conguration

Serial Port 1 Conguration

Serial Port 1

This feature will Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM1). Check the box to enable Serial
Port. The default is Checked.

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Device Settings - IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings

This feature congures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1). The options for Serial
Port is Auto, "IO=3F8h; IRQ=4", "IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", and "IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12".

Network Conguration

MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Conguration

Congured

This feature indicates whether a network address congured successfully or not. The

default is Unchecked.

*If this feature is set to checked, the following features will become available for

conguration:

Enable DHCP

Use this feature to set the DHCP. The default is Unchecked.

*If this feature is set to Unchecked, the following features will become available

for conguration:

Local IP Address - Enter an IP address in dotted-decimal notation

Local NetMask - Enter a NetMask in dotted-decimal notation

Local Gateway - Enter a Gateway in dotted-decimal notation

Local DNS Servers - Enter a DNS Servers in dotted-decimal notation

Save Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper congura­tion page.

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MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Conguration

Enter Conguration Menu

Information for the following is displayed:

• Interface Name

• Interface Type

• MAC address

• Host addresses

• Route Table

• Gateway addresses

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• DNS addresses

Interface ID

Enter an ID for the device

DAD Transmit Count

Enter a value for DAD (Duplicate Address Detection) Transmit Count. A value of zero
indicates the DAD is not performed. The default is 1.

Policy

Use this feature to set the Policy. The options are Automatic and Manual.

*If this feature is set to Manual, the following features will become available for

conguration:

Advanced Conguration

New IPv6 Address - Enter a new IPv6 address

New Gateway Addresses - Enter a Gateway address

New DNS Addresses - Enter a new DNS address

Commit Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper con-

guration page.

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Discard Changes and Exit

Select this feature to discard all the changes and return to the upper conguration

page.

Save Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper congu­ration page.

PCH-FW Conguration

The following PCH-IO information is displayed:

• ME Firmware Version

• ME Firmware Mode

• ME Firmware SKU

ME FW Image Re-Flash

Use this feature to enable or disable the ME Firmware image re-ash capability. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

AMT Conguration

USB Provisioning of AMT

Use this feature to enable or disable USB provisioning. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

CIRA Conguration

Activate Remote Assistance Process

Use this feature to activate Remote Assistance. Enabling this feature will also trigger
the CIRCA boot. The options are Unchecked and Checked.

*If this feature is set to Checked, the feature below will be available for congu­ration:

CIRA Timeout

Use this feature to set the timeout value for MPS connection. Use 0 for the default
timeout value of 60 seconds.

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ASF Conguration

PET Progress

Use this feature to enable or disable PET Events Progress to receive PET Events
alerts. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

WatchDog

Select Enabled to allow AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system
or BIOS hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

OS Timer / BIOS Timer

These features appear if Watch Dog is enabled. This is a timed delay in seconds, before
a system power down or reset after a BIOS or operating system failure is detected.
Enter the value in seconds.

ASF Sensors Table

This feature enables ASF Sensors Table. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Secure Erase Conguration

Secure Erase mode

This feature controls the Secure Erase module behavior. The Simulated option per-

forms SE ow without erasing SSD. The Real option erases SSD. The default option

is Simulated.

Force Secure Erase

This feature forces Secure Erase on next boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

OEM Flags Settings

MEBx hotkey Pressed

This feature enables automatic MEBx hotkey presses. The options are Unchecked
and Checked.

MEBx Selection Screen

This feature enables the MEBx selection screen. The options are Unchecked and
Checked.

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Hide Uncongure ME Conrmation Prompt

Use this feature to hide the uncongure ME conrmation prompt. The options are

Unchecked and checked.

MEBx OEM Debug Menu Enable

Use this feature to enable or disable the OEM debug menu in MEBx. The options are
Unchecked and Checked.

Uncongure ME

Use this feature to reset the MEBx password to default. The options are Unchecked
and Checked.

MEBx Resolution Settings

Non-UI Mode Resolution

Use this feature to specify the resolution for the non-UI text mode. The options are

Auto, 80x25, and 100x31.

UI Mode Resolution

Use this feature to specify the resolution for the UI text mode. The options are Auto,
80x25, and 100x31.

Graphics Mode Resolution

Use this feature to specify the resolution for the graphics mode. The options are Auto,
640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768.

PCIe/PCI/Pnp Conguration

Option ROM execution

Video

This feature controls which option ROM to execute for the Video device. The options are
Do Not Launch and EFI.

Note: The feature is subject to change depending on the feature of Boot Mode Select.

PCI PERR/SERR Support

Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus
Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment

Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SR-IOV Support

Use this feature to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

BME DMA Mitigation

Enable this feature to help block DMA attacks. The options are Disabled and Enabled

Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this feature to select the Onboard Video Option ROM type. The options are Disabled
and EFI. (This feature is supported by X12SCA-F only)

NVMe Firmware Source

Use this feature to select the NVMe rmware to support booting. The options are Vendor
Dened Firmware and AMI Native Support. The default option, Vendor Dened Firmware,

is pre-installed on the drive and may resolve errata or enable innovative functions for the

drive. The other option, AMI Native Support, is o󰀨ered by the BIOS with a generic method.

Consistent Device Name Support

Use this feature to enable device name support for onboard devices and slots. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz OPROM
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM
PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN x16) OPROM
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM
PCIE M.2-M1 OPROM
PCIE M.2-M2 OPROM

Select Disabled to deactivate the selected slot or EFI to activate the slot in UEFI mode.
The options are Disabled and EFI.

Note: These options are subject to change depending on the motherboard.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM / Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Use this feature to select a desired rmware function to be loaded for onboard LAN1/LAN2.

The options are Disabled and EFI.

Note: The options are subject to change depending on the feature of Boot Mode Select.

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Network Stack

Select Enabled to enable UEFI (Unied Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack

support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If this feature is set to enabled, the following features will become available for

conguration:

Ipv4 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv4 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot support. If
this feature is set to Disabled, IPv4 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv4 HTTP Support

Use this feature to enable IPv4 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv6 PXE Support

Select Enabled to enable IPv6 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot support. If
this feature is set to Disabled, IPv6 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Ipv6 HTTP Support

Use this feature to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PXE boot wait time

Enter a value for the wait time (in seconds) to press the <ESC> key to abort the PXE
boot. The default is 0.

Media detect count

Enter a value for the number of times the presence of media will be checked. The
default is 1.

SATA And RST Conguration

SATA And RST Conguration

SATA Controller(s)

This feature enables SATA device(s). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features will become available for

conguration:

SATA Mode Selection

This feature controls SATA mode(s). The options are AHCI and Intel RST Premium With
Intel Optane System Acceleration.

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*If this feature is set to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration,

the following features will become available for conguration:

SATA Interrupt Selection

Select which interrupt will be available to the OS. The options are Msix, Msi, and Legacy.

PCI-E M.2-M1/PCI-E M.2-M2

This feature appears if an M.2 device is plugged in and RAID is selected in the SATA Mode

Selection feature. Use this feature to enable or disable RST PCIe storage remapping. The

options are RST Controlled and Not RST Controlled.

Note: The feature shown here is depending on the socket of M.2 device plugged into

the motherboard.

RAID Device ID

Use this feature to select a RAID device ID. The options are iRST Mode and Alternate.

Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver

This feature controls the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM. The options are Do

not launch, EFI, and Legacy.

Teton Glacier Mode

Use this feature to select Teton Glacier Mode. The options are Dynamic Conguration for

Hybrid Storage Device Enable and Disabled.

Note: This feature becomes congurable when the RAID Device ID is set to iRST Mode.

Aggressive LPM Support

This feature enables the PCH to aggressively enter link power state. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Serial ATA Port0~3
Software Preserve

Hot Plug

This feature designates the port specied for hot plugging. Set the setting to Enabled for

hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive without shutting
down the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Spin Up Device

When this feature is disabled, all drives will spin up at boot. When this option is enabled,
it will perform Staggered Spin Up on any drive this option is activated. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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SATA Device Type

Use this feature to identify the type of HDD that is connected to the SATA port. The options
are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1

COM1 Console Redirection

Check the box to enable console redirection support for a serial port specied by the user.

The options are Unchecked and Checked.

* If the feature above is set to Checked, the following features will become available

for conguration:

COM1 Console Redirection Settings

COM1 Console Redirection Settings

Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client
computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

COM1 Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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. The
options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

COM1 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).

COM1 Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options
are 7 and 8.

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COM1 Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select
Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None
if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark
to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a
Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd,
Mark, and Space.

COM1 Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial
data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1
and 2.

COM1 Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by bu󰀨er overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er is empty. The

options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

COM1 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Check the box to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Unchecked and Checked.

COM1 Recorder Mode

Check the box to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages
to a remote server. The options are Unchecked and Checked.

COM1 Resolution 100x31

Check the box to enabled for extended terminal resolution support. The options are
Unchecked and Checked.

COM1 Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which
is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX,
XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection
for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

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COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When
set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When
set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

SOL

SOL Console Redirection

Check the box to enable console redirection support for a serial port specied by the user.

The options are Unchecked and Checked.

* If the feature above is set to Checked, the following features will become available

for conguration:

SOL Console Redirection Settings

SOL Console Redirection Settings

SOL Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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. The
options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

SOL 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).

SOL Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options
are 7 and 8.

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SOL Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select
Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None
if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark
to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a
Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd,
Mark, and Space.

SOL Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial
data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1
and 2.

SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by bu󰀨er overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er is empty. The

options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Check the box to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Unchecked and Checked.

SOL Recorder Mode

Check the box to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages
to a remote server. The options are Unchecked and Checked.

SOL Resolution 100x31

Check the box to enabled for extended terminal resolution support. The options are
Unchecked and Checked.

SOL Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which
is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX,
XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

SOL Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection
for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

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SOL Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When
set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When
set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

AMT SOL

AMT SOL Console Redirection

Check the box to enable console redirection support for a serial port specied by the user.

The options are Unchecked and Checked.

* If the feature above is set to Checked, the following features will become available

for conguration:

Console Redirection Settings

AMT SOL

AMT SOL Terminal Type

This feature allows the user 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. The
options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

AMT SOL 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).

AMT SOL Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options
are 7 and 8.

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AMT SOL Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select
Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None
if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark
to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a
Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd,
Mark, and Space.

AMT SOL Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial
data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1
and 2.

AMT SOL Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by bu󰀨er overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er is empty. The

options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

AMT SOL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Check the box to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The options are Unchecked and Checked.

AMT SOL Recorder Mode

Check the box to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages
to a remote server. The options are Unchecked and Checked.

AMT SOL Resolution 100x31

Check the box to enabled for extended terminal resolution support. The options are
Unchecked and Checked.

AMT SOL Putty KeyPad

This feature selects the settings for Function Keys and KeyPad used for Putty, which
is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX,
XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

AMT SOL Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection
for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

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AMT SOL Redirection After BIOS POST

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When
set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When
set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.
The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

Legacy Console Redirection

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port

Use this feature to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy
OPROM messages. The options are COM1, SOL, and AMT SOL.

Serial Port for Out-Of -Band Management/Windows Emergency
Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection

Check the box to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The
options are Checked and Unchecked.

*If the feature above is set to Checked, the following features will become available

for conguration:

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

This feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows
Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The
options are COM1,SOL, and AMT SOL.

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. The options are
VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI.

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Bits Per Second

This feature sets 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, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused
by bu󰀨er overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er
is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving bu󰀨er is empty. The

options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xo󰀨.

The setting for each of these features is displayed:

• Data Bits

• Parity

• Stop Bits

USB Conguration

USB Conguration

The following information will be displayed:

• USB Module Version

• USB Controllers

• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support
when legacy USB devices are not present. If Disable is selected, legacy USB devices
will not be supported. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

XHCI Hand-o󰀨

This feature is a workaround solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI

(Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-o󰀨. The XHCI ownership change should be

claimed by the XHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

This feature enables USB mass storage driver support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

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iSCSi Conguration

Attempt Priority

Select a desired priority. The options are Host Attempt, Redsh Attempt, and Rsd Attempt.

Commit Changes and Exit

Select this feature to save the changes you've made and return to the upper conguration

page.

Host iSCSI Conguration

iSCSI Initiator Name

This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.
Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, congure the proper

settings for the following features.

Add an Attempt

Delete Attempts

Change Attempt order

Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I225-LM - XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Note: The chipset shows here may vary depending on the motherboard.

UEFI Driver

This feature displays the UEFI driver version.

Device Name

This feature displays the adapter device name.

PCI Device ID

This feature displays the device ID number.

Link Status

This feature displays the connection status.

MAC Address

This feature displays the MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit
hexadecimal numbers.

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