A+ Server AS-1020P-TRB Single Amd Opteron Support

A+ Server
AS -1124US-TNRP AS -1124US-TNR
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 2.0

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Manual Revision 2.0

Release Date: October 31, 2022

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Preface
Preface
About this Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the server. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the AS -1124US-TNR/TNRP server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (https://www.supermicro.com).
Notes
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: https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ · Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver/AMD/SP3 · Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
Secure Data Deletion
A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/utility/ Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/
Warnings
Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.
Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury.
Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 1.2 Unpacking the System ……………………………………………………………………………………………8 1.3 System Features ……………………………………………………………………………………………………9
Ultra Riser Card Options………………………………………………………………………………………10 1.4 Chassis Features …………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Control Panel ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Chassis Front ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 Chassis Rear………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 1.5 Motherboard Layout ……………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Quick Reference …………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Motherboard Block Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………16 1.6 Where to Get Replacement Components ………………………………………………………………..17 1.7 Returning Merchandise for Service…………………………………………………………………………17 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 2.2 Preparing for Setup ………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Choosing a Setup Location…………………………………………………………………………………..18 Rack Precautions ………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 Server Precautions………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Rack Mounting Considerations ……………………………………………………………………………..19
Ambient Operating Temperature…………………………………………………………………………19 Airflow …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Mechanical Loading ………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Circuit Overloading …………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Reliable Ground……………………………………………………………………………………………….20 2.3 Installing the Rails ………………………………………………………………………………………………..21 Identifying the Rails……………………………………………………………………………………………..21 Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack …………………………………………………………………22 2.4 Installing the Chassis into a Rack ………………………………………………………………………..23 Removing the Chassis from the Rack ……………………………………………………………………24 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack …………………………………………………………………..25
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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power ………………………………………………………………………………………………….26 3.2 Accessing the System …………………………………………………………………………………………..26 3.3 Motherboard Components……………………………………………………………………………………..27
Processor and Heatsink Installation……………………………………………………………………….27 Memory Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………..35
Memory Support ………………………………………………………………………………………………35 DIMM Module Population Guidelines ………………………………………………………………….35 DIMM Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………..37 DIMM Removal ………………………………………………………………………………………………..37 Motherboard Battery ……………………………………………………………………………………………38 3.4 Chassis Components ……………………………………………………………………………………………39 Storage Drives ……………………………………………………………………………………………………39 Drive Carrier Indicators……………………………………………………………………………………..39 Cable Routing ………………………………………………………………………………………………….39 Replacing or Installing Drives …………………………………………………………………………….40 System Cooling …………………………………………………………………………………………………..42 System Fan Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………43 Installing the Air Shroud ……………………………………………………………………………………44 Checking the Server Air Flow …………………………………………………………………………….45 Overheating …………………………………………………………………………………………………….45 Power Supply ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..46 Power Supply LEDs………………………………………………………………………………………….46 PCI Expansion Cards ………………………………………………………………………………………….47 Removing the Ultra Riser Card……………………………………………………………………………..50 Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections 4.1 Power Connections ………………………………………………………………………………………………51 4.2 Headers and Connectors ………………………………………………………………………………………52 Control Panel …………………………………………………………………………………………………..54 4.3 Ports …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..57 4.4 Jumpers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………58 Explanation of Jumpers …………………………………………………………………………………….58 4.5 LED Indicators …………………………………………………………………………………………………….60
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Chapter 5 Software 5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation………………………………………………………………………….61 5.2 Driver Installation………………………………………………………………………………………………….63 5.3 SuperDoctor® 5…………………………………………………………………………………………………….64 5.4 BMC……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………65
BMC ADMIN User Password ………………………………………………………………………………..65 Chapter 6 UEFI BIOS 6.1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….66
Starting BIOS Setup Utility……………………………………………………………………………………66 6.2 Main Setup ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….66 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations……………………………………………………………………………..68 6.4 IPMI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 84 6.5 Event Logs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….87 6.6 Security……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….89 6.7 Boot ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………94 6.8 Save & Exit………………………………………………………………………………………………………….95 6.9 BIOS Update Using IPMI ………………………………………………………………………………………97 6.10 UEFI BIOS Recovery …………………………………………………………………………………………..99
Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………99 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image …………………………………………………………………………99 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device ………………………………………………………99 Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Appendix B System Specifications Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery
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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters Address:
Tel: Fax: Email:
Website:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 408-503-8000 +1 408-503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com (RMA Support) Webmaster@supermicro.com (Webmaster) www.supermicro.com

Europe Address:
Tel: Fax: Email:
Website:

Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 Sales_Europe@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Support_Europe@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA_Europe@supermicro.com (RMA Support) www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific Address:
Tel: Fax: Email:
Website:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. 3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd. Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235 Taiwan (R.O.C) +886-(2) 8226-3990 +886-(2) 8226-3992 Sales- Asia@supermicro.com.tw (Sales Inquiries) Support@supermicro.com.tw (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com.tw (RMA Support) www.supermicro.com.tw
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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

The Supermicro AS -1124US-TNR/TNRP A+ server is a high-end enterprise server well suited for virtualization and cloud computing with flexible networking options. It is based on the H12DSU-iN motherboard and the CSE-119UHTS- R1K22HP-A chassis. This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features. In addition to the motherboard and chassis, several important parts are listed below.

Main Parts List

Description

Part Number

Quantity

Power supply modules

PWS-1K22A-1R

2

Backplane LAN

BPN-SAS3-119A-N12 1

see Ultra Riser card

options on following

1

pages

Fans

FAN-0163L4

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Air Shrouds

MCP-310-81917-0B

1 set

Heatsinks
Riser cards: for 1 PCIe x16 slot (LP) for 2 PCIe x16 slot (FH / 9.5″L)
Rack mount rails

SNK-P0062P
RSC-W-66G4 RSC-WR-6
MCP-290-00062-0N

2
1 1
1 set

Drive trays, tool-less thin profile orange tab for NVMe drives

MCP-220-00178-0B

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Software Out of Band License key included for OOB BIOS management SFT-OOB-LIC

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Note: The following safety models associated with the AS -1124US-TNR/TNRP have been certified as compliant with CSA or UL models: 119UH-R10H12, 119UH-R12H12, 119UH-10, 119UH-12

1.2 Unpacking the System
Inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, please file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. It will also require a grounded AC power outlet nearby. Be sure to read the precautions and considerations noted in Appendix A. This product is intended to be used with UL Listed Optical Transceiver product, Rated DC3.3V, Laser Class I.
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1.3 System Features
The following table is an overview of the main features of the AS -1124US- TNR/TNRP server. System Features
Motherboard
H12DSU-iN
Chassis
CSE-119UHTS-R1K22HP-A
CPU Dual AMD EPYC 7003/7002 Series in SP3 sockets (7003 Series Processor drop- in support requires BIOS version 2.0 or newer) Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
Up to 8TB of ECC DDR4 3200MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/NVDIMM memory in 32 slots
Storage Drives Twelve hot-swap 2.5″ bays for choice of:
NVMe Gen4 U.2 drives (default) SATA/SAS (optional SAS cards, cables and trays required) M.2 NVMe (optional add-on card required) Expansion Slots Two full height, 9.5″-length x16 PCIe 4.0 One low profile x16 PCIe 4 .0 One internal low-profile PCIe 4.0 x16 (proprietary design) Cooling
Eight mid-chassis 4-cm counter-rotating fans; two air shrouds, two CPU heatsinks
Power 1200W redundant modules, 80Plus Titanium Level (96%+)
(Full redundancy based on configuration and application load) Input/Output LAN: Network ports by means of the Ultra Riser card; one dedicated BMC port USB 3.0:
Two ports on the rear I/O panel One port on front One Type A header One COM port One VGA port One TPM header Form Factor
1 U rackmount, (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 28.5 in. (437 x 43 x 724 mm)
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Ultra Riser Card Options
Ultra Riser cards provide network connections and other capabilities. An Ultra Riser card is required to be installed on this system for proper functionality.

Model

LAN Ports No NIC

AS -1124US-TNR Two 10GBaseT

Two 25GbE

Two 10GBaseT AS -1124US-TNRP and
two 10G SFP+

Ultra Riser Card Options

Part Number AOC-URG4N4 AOC-URG4N4-B2XT
AOC-URG4N4-m2TS

Description
PCIe 4.0 x16 (Internal), four NVMe ports
Two RJ45, Broadcom BCM57416, PCIe 4.0 x16 (Internal), four NVMe ports
Two SFP28, Mellanox ConnectX-6, PCIe 4.0 x16 (Internal), four NVMe ports

AOC-URG4N4-i4XTS

Two RJ45, Two SFP+, Intel Carlsville X710-AT2, PCIe 4.0 x16 (internal), four NVMe ports

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1.4 Chassis Features
Control Panel
Power switches and status LEDs are located on the control panel on the front of the chassis.

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5

4

3

2

1

Figure 1-1. Control Panel

Item 1 2 3 4 5
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Control Panel Features

Features Power button Power LED HDD

Description
The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the server but maintains standby power. Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED is illuminated when the system is operating normally.
Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing

NIC LED

Indicates network activity when flashing.

Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below
The unit identification (UID) button turns on or off the blue light function of the UID button/LED Information LED and a blue LED on the rear of the chassis. These are used to
locate the server in large racks and server banks.

Status Continuously on and red Blinking red (1Hz) Blinking red (0.25Hz)
Solid blue
Blinking blue

Information LED
Description
An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable congestion.)
Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply.
UID has been activated locally to locate the server in a rack environment.
UID has been activated using IPMI to locate the server in a rack environment.

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Chassis Front
The illustration below shows the features included on the front of the chassis. Storage drive carriers display status lights.

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4

1

3 Figure 1-2. Front View

Chassis Front Features

Item Features

Description

1

Control Panel

see previous page

2

USB

One USB 3.0 port

3

Drive Bays

Twelve 2.5″ tool-less thin profile hot-swap drive trays

4

Asset Tag/

A slide-out tab for an asset tag; also the sticker showing the default BMC

BMC Password sticker ADMIN password is on the underside of the tab.

This graphic is for illustration only. Your system looks slightly different.

Figure 1-3. Location of the BMC Password Label 12

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Chassis Rear
The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Power supply modules display status lights.

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9

1

1

2 34 5 6 7

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Figure 1-4. Rear View

Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Features Power Supply LAN USB BMC LAN COM UID VGA PCIe Slot PCIe Slot

Chassis Rear Features Description
Two power supply modules, PWS1 on the left, PWS2 on the right Zero, two, or four network ports, depending on the Ultra Riser card Two USB 3.0 ports Dedicated LAN port for the BMC Serial port UID indicator and button to toggle the UID indicators Video port One PCIe x16 low profile slot Two PCIe x16 full height, 9.5″ length slots

SFP+ 34

12 Figure 1-5. LAN Numbering (Reference only)
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1.5 Motherboard Layout
Below is a layout of the H12DSU-iN with jumper, connector and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 4.

UID_LED SP1
SXB1A JIPMB1

VGA

BMC_LAN

COM1

USB0/1 (3.0)

JUID_SW

JTPM1

BMC_HB LED SXB2
SXB1B JWD1

JNCSI1

SXB3A SXB3B

SXB1C GPU PWR2-3

JBT1

PSU2

GPU PWR1

P2_NVME2/3 P2_NVME0 SATA10-13
FP1 PWROK LED

H12DSU-iN
REV: DESIGNED IN USA

BT1

P1_NVME2/3

USB3/4 (3.0) P2_NVME1 SATA14-17

SXB3C P1_NVME0/1 SATA0-7

PSU1

JF1

JSD2 JSD1
BP PWR1-4
SATA8 SATA9
USB2 (3.0)

CPU2

CPU1

P1-DIMME1~H2

P2-DIMMA1~D2 JL1
JSEN1
FAN8

FAN7

FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3

FAN2

P2-DIMME1~H2

P1-DIMMA1~D2

FAN1

Figure 1-6. Motherboard Layout

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Quick Reference

Jumper JBT1 JWD1

Description CMOS Clear Watch Dog

Default Setting Open (Normal) Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector

Description

JIPMB1

4-pin External I2C Header (for an IPMI card)

BT1

Onboard Battery

VGA

VGA Port

UID_SW

UID Switch

COM1

COM Port

BMC_LAN

LAN port to access the BMC

USB0/1 (3.0)

USB0/1 (3.0) Rear Side Connector

USB3/4 (3.0)

USB3/4 (3.0) Front Side Pin Header

USB2 (3.0)

USB2 (3.0) Type A Connector

FAN1~FAN8

4-pin System/CPU Fan Headers

JCPLD1

Complex-Programmable Logical Device (CPLD) header

FP1

Front Panel Connector

JF1

Front Control Panel Header 1

P1_NVME0/1 SATA0-7 Processor 1 NVMe Ports 0/1 / SATA 0~7

P1_NVME2/3

Processor 1 NVMe Ports 2/3

P2_NVME0/1 SATA10-17 Processor 2 NVMe Ports 0/1 / SATA 10~17

P2_NVME2/3

Processor 2 NVMe Ports 2/3

SATA8~9

SATA 3.0 Ports

JSD1-2

Disk-On-Module Power Connector

JNCSI1

NCSI

JL1

Chassis Intrusion Header

JSEN1

Inlet Sensor Header

GPU PWR1-3

12V 8-pin Power Connector for Riser Card GPU

BP PWR1-4

12V and 5V 8-pin Power Connector for Backplane

JTPM1

Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector

PSU1/PSU2

Motherboard Main Power Supply Connector

SXB1A/1B/1C

WIO-L Riser Card Support (CPU2 PCIe 4.0 x32)

SXB2

WIO-R Riser Card Support (CPU2 PCIe 4.0 x16)

SXB3A/3B/3C

Ultra I/O Riser Card Support (CPU1 PCIe 4.0 x40)

LED UID_LED BMC_HB LED PWROK LED

Description UID LED BMC Heartbeat LED Power LED

State: Status Solid Blue: UID Switch On Green: Blinking (BMC normal) Green: Fast blinking (BMC initializing) Solid Green: Power On

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Motherboard Block Diagram

16 DDR4 DIMM Slots

WIO LH Riser Slot (32 PCI-E Lanes)

PCI-E x32

AMD EPYC (CPU1)

xGMI x4

AMD EPYC (CPU 0)

PCI-E x40

WIO LH Riser Card – 2 PCI-E 4.0 x16 Slots

1 x Front USB 3.0
WIO RH Riser Slot (16 PCI-E Lanes)
WIO RH Riser Card
– 1 PCI-E 4.0 x 16 LP Slot

JSLIM3-1 (NVMe x1 4SATA)
JSLIM3-2 (NVMe x1 4SATA)

SATA 8 & 9 SATA DOM

2 USB 3.0
(2 rear,1 Internal Type A)

VGA, COM, IPMI LAN RJ45

BMC AST2500

JSLIM 4 (NVMe x2 )

12 NVMe/SATA3/SAS3 Backplane – 8 NVMe/SATA3 Hybrid Drive Bays (NVMe from CPU0) – 4 NVMe/SATA3 Hybrid Drive Bays (NVMe from CPU1)

Failover (NC-SI)

16 DDR4 DIMM Slots
Ultra Riser Slot (40 PCI-E Lanes)
Ultra Riser Card
– 4 NVMe Ports (PCI-E x16) – NIC: (AS -1124US-TNRP): 2 10G + 2 SFP+ – NIC: (AS -1124US-TNR): # ports and type
based on UIO option – Internal 1 PCI-E 4.0- x 16 Slot
JSLIM1 (NVMe x2 / 8 SATA)
JSLIM2 (NVMe x2 )

Figure 1-7. Motherboard Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the System Specifications appendix for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

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1.6 Where to Get Replacement Components
If you need replacement parts for your system, to ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, purchase exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers. A list can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the “Where to Buy” link.
1.7 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 to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and 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, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping. This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products. During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components. Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such damage to PCBs (printed circuit boards), it is important to use a grounded wrist strap, handle all PCBs by their edges and keep them in anti-static bags when not in use.
2.2 Preparing for Setup
The box in which the system was shipped should include the rackmount hardware needed to install it into the rack. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation.
Choosing a Setup Location · The system should be situated in a clean, dust- free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas
where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.
· Leave enough clearance in front of the rack so that you can open the front door completely
(~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow sufficient space for airflow and access when servicing.
· This product should be installed only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment
rooms, service closets, etc.).
· This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to §2
of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Rack Precautions · Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are extended to the floor so that
the full weight of the rack rests on them.
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· In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in-
stallations, the racks should be coupled together.
· Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from
the rack.
· You should extend only one server or component at a time – extending two or more simul-
taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions · Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix A. · Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails. · Install the heaviest server components at the bottom of the rack first and then work your
way up.
· Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power
surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
· Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. · When not servicing, always keep the front door of the rack and all covers/panels on the
servers closed to maintain proper cooling.
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room’s ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA).
Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
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Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
· This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. · When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top
with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
· If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or
servicing the unit in the rack.
· Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
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2.3 Installing the Rails
There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may require a slightly different assembly procedure. This rail set fits a rack between 25.6″ and 33″ deep. The following is a basic guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack mounting hardware provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the specific rack you are using. If you are installing into a two-post “telco” rack, skip to that section later in this chapter.
Identifying the Rails
The chassis comes with two sets of rack rails, one set for the right side of the chassis and one for the left. Each set consists of an inner rail that is pre-attached to the chassis, an outer rail that attaches to the rack, and a middle rail that slides forward in the outer rail.
Inner Rail-pre-attached to the chassis

Middle Rail (not shown)-slides forward from the outer rail

Outer Rail, Front and Rear Brackets

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Note: Figure is for illustrative purposes only. Your system might look slightly different.

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Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack
Each end of the assembled outer rail includes a bracket with square pegs to fit into your rack holes. If you have an older rack with round holes, these brackets must be removed, and you must use screws to secure the rail to the rack. Outer Rail Installation 1. Align the square pegs on the front end of the rail with the square holes on the front of
the rack (C). Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack. Keep the rail horizontal. 2. Adjust the rail to reach just past the full depth of your rack. 3. Align the square pegs on the rear end of the rail to the holes on the rack (D) and push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack.
D1
C1
Bracket with Square Pegs
Figure 2-2. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack
Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at the bottom of the rack first.
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
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2.4 Installing the Chassis into a Rack
Once rails are attached to the chassis and the rack, you can install the server. 1. Pull the middle rail out of the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing
shuttle is locked at the front of the middle rail. 2. Align the rear of the chassis rails with the middle rails and then push evenly on both
sides of the chassis until it clicks into the fully extended position. 3. Depress the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis and push the it fully into the rack.
The locking tabs should “click”. 4. Optional screws may be used to hold the front of the chassis to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into the Rack Note: Keep the ball bearing shuttle locked at the front of the middle rail during installation. Note: Figure is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of a rack first.
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Removing the Chassis from the Rack
Caution! It is dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have sufficient assistance supporting the chassis when removing it from the rack. Use a lift. 1. Pull the chassis forward out the front of the rack until it stops. 2. Disengage the locking tabs in the inner rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-
side tab up) while pulling the system out past the locked position.
Outer Rail Latch
Figure 2-4. Removing the Chassis From the Rack Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at the bottom of the rack first.
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the server into a Telco (or “open”) type rack, use L-shaped brackets (p/n MCP-29000016-0N) on either side of the chassis (four total). 1. Determine how far the server will extend out from the front of the rack. The chassis
should be positioned so that the weight is balanced between front and back. 2. Attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear brackets
positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the rack. 3. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack.
Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at the bottom of the rack first.
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Chapter 3
Maintenance and Component Installation
This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system. Please follow the procedures given in each section.
3.1 Removing Power
Use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system. This step is necessary when removing or installing non hot-swap components or when replacing a non-redundant power supply. 1. Use the operating system to power down the system. 2. After the system has completely shut-down, disconnect the AC power cord(s) from the
power strip or outlet. (If your system has more than one power supply, remove the AC power cords to all power supply modules.) 3. Disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply module(s).
3.2 Accessing the System
Removing System from the Rack 1. Pull the chassis forward out the front of the rack until it stops. 2. Disengage the locking tabs in the chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the
left-side tab up) while pulling the system out past the locked position. Removing the Top Cover The CSE-119UH chassis features a removable top cover.

1. Push both release buttons toward the chassis rear and slide the cover toward the rear.
   (See following drawing) 2. Lift the cover up. Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow for proper airflow and to prevent overheating.
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Release Buttons
Figure 3-1. Removing the Chassis Cover
3.3 Motherboard Components
Processor and Heatsink Installation
Cautions:
· When handling the processor (CPU) package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label
area of the CPU or CPU socket.
· Improper CPU installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the CPU
or motherboard which may result in RMA repairs.
· Take all standard precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) which can damage
components.
· Read thoroughly and follow all instructions.
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Assemble the processor (CPU) and heatsink together first then install that assembly onto the CPU socket. Notes:
· The motherboard should be installed into the chassis first and the processor should be
installed into the CPU socket before you install a CPU heatsink.
· If you bought a CPU separately, make sure that you use a certified multi- directional heatsink
only.
· When receiving a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic
CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
· Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.
Installing the Processor and Heatsink Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1. 1. Use a Torx T20 driver to loosen the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence
of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.

Screw #3 Screw #2

Screw #1

Force Frame
Figure 3-2. Removing the Processor Force Frame

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allow it to lift up to its stopping position.
Figure 3-3. Raising the Force Frame 3. Lift the Rail Frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While
keeping a secure grip of the Rail Frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step of removing the External Cap. Note: The Rail Frame is spring loaded, so keep a secure grip on it as you lift it so it does not snap up.
Rail Frame
PnP Cover Cap
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4. Remove the External Cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the Rail Frame.
External Cap
PnP Cover Cap
Figure 3-5. Removing the External Cap 5. The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the blue Carrier Frame pre-
assembled. Grip the handle of the Carrier Frame/CPU Package assembly from its shipping tray, and while gripping the handle, align the flanges of the Carrier Frame onto the rails of the Rail Frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the Rail Frame is lowered later. 6. Slide the Carrier Frame/CPU Package downwards to the bottom of the Rail Frame. Ensure the flanges are secure on the rails as you lower it downwards.
Carrier Frame/ CPU Package
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Note: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction with the handle at the top. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the Rail Frame plate. If it doesn’t close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the Rail Frame plate again, and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly. 7. Lift up the Rail Frame till it securely rests in upright position. Then remove the PnP
Cover Cap from the CPU socket below. Grip the two lift tabs marked “Remove” at the middle of the cap and pull vertically upwards to remove the PnP Cover Cap. Caution: The exposed socket contacts are extremely vulnerable and can be damaged easily. Do not touch or drop objects onto the contacts and be careful removing the PnP Cover Cap and when placing the Rail Frame over the socket. 8. Gently lower the Rail Frame down onto the socket until the latches on the Rail Frame engage with the Socket housing. and it rests in place. Do not force it into place! 9. Gently lower the Force Frame down onto the Rail Frame and hold it in place until it is seated in the Socket housing. Note that the Force Frame is spring loaded and has to be held in place before it is secured.
Figure 3-7. Lowering the Force Frame
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Figure 3-8. Securing the Force Frame 10. Replace the screws in the order 1-2-3, tightening to 16.1 kgf-cm (14 lbf-in) of torque.
The Force Frame secures both the Rail Frame and CPU Package. Caution: Tightening must be executed in proper 1-2-3 sequence to avoid causing catastrophic damage to the socket or CPU Package.
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11. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely on CPU Package over the four screw holes on the socket frame.

Figure 3-10. Mounting the Heatsink
12. Using a diagonal pattern and a Torx T20 driver, tighten the four heatsink screws evenly to 16.1 kgf-cm (14.0 lbf-in) of torque.

3 Screw

1 Screw

4 Screw

2 Screw

Figure 3-11. Securing the Heatsink
The processor and heatsink installation is complete. Repeat this procedure for any remaining CPU sockets on the motherboard.
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Memory Installation

Memory Support The system supports Up to 8 TB of ECC DDR4 3200 MHz speed, RDIMM/LRDIMM/3DS/ NVDIMM memory in thirty-two slots. Refer to the table below for additional memory information. Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory support.

Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules

CPU# Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2 DIMMS (not recommended)

CPU1

C2

CPU2

C2

4 DIMMS (not recommended)

CPU1

C2

D2

CPU2

C2

D2

8 DIMMS (not recommended)

CPU1

C2

D2

G2

CPU2

C2

D2

G2

12 DIMMS (for 7003 CPU only)

CPU1

A2

C2

D2

E2

G2

CPU2

A2

C2

D2

E2

G2

16 DIMMS

CPU1

A2

B2

C2

D2

E2

F2

G2

CPU2

A2

B2

C2

D2

E2

F2

G2

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CPU1 A1 A2

C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2

G1 G2

CPU2 A1 A2

C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2

G1 G2

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CPU1 A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 G1 G2

CPU2 A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 G1 G2

Channel 8
H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2

DIMM Module Population Guidelines
· Always use DDR4 DIMM modules 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 an odd number of modules (1, 3, etc.). However, to achieve the
best memory performance, a balanced memory population is recommended.
· In single-CPU configurations, memory must be installed in the DIMM slots associated with
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Populating RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS DDR4 Memory Modules

Type

DIMM Population

DIMM1

DIMM2

Maximum DIMM Capacity (GB) 1 Channel 8 Channel

Maximum Frequency (MHz)

1R

32GB

256GB

1R

1R

64GB

512GB

3200 2933

RDIMM

2R or 2DR

64GB

1R

2R or 2DR

96GB

512GB 768GB

3200 2933

2R or 2DR 2R or 2DR

128GB

1TB

LRDIMM

4DR

128GB

1TB

dual die package

4DR

4DR

256GB

2TB

2S2R

128GB

1TB

2933 3200 2933 3200

2S4R

256GB

2TB

LRDIMM 3DS

2S2R

2S2R

256GB

2TB

3200 2933

2S2R

2S4R

384GB

3TB

2R4H

2R4H

256GB

2TB

2933 1866

2S2R

128GB

1TB

2933

2S2R

2S2R

256GB

2TB

3DS RDIMM

2S4R

256GB

2TB

2666 2933

2S2R

2S4R

384GB

3TB

2S4R

2S4R

512GB

4TB

2666 2666

P1-DIMMH2 P1-DIMMH1 P1-DIMMG2 P1-DIMMG1 P1-DIMMF2 P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMME2 P1-DIMME1
P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMB2 P1-DIMMC1 P1-DIMMC2 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMD2
P2-DIMMH2 P2-DIMMH1 P2-DIMMG2 P2-DIMMG1 P2-DIMMF2 P2-DIMMF1 P2-DIMME2 P2-DIMME1
P2-DIMMA1 P2-DIMMA2 P2-DIMMB1 P2-DIMMB2 P2-DIMMC1 P2-DIMMC2 P2-DIMMD1 P2-DIMMD2

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DIMM Installation Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots in the order noted above. 1. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
Notches
Release Tabs
2. Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot and with your thumbs on both ends of the module, press it straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
Press both ends straight down into the memory slot.
3. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot. DIMM Removal
Press both release tabs on the ends of the DIMM module to unlock it. Once the DIMM module is loosened, remove it from the memory slot.
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Motherboard Battery
The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard. Replacing the Battery Begin by removing power from the system as described in section 3.1. 1. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is
released, lift it out of the holder. 2. To insert a new battery, slide one edge under the lip of the holder with the positive (+)
side facing up. Then push the other side down until the clamp snaps over it. Note: 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 landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
Figure 3-13. Installing the Onboard Battery
Warning: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down (which reverses its polarities). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
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3.4 Chassis Components
This section provides instructions on installing and replacing system components. To assure compatibility, only use components that match the specifications or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.

Storage Drives
The system supports twelve 2.5″ storage drives in toolless thin profile drive carriers that simplify their removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow. Your server may or may not have come with drives installed.

Drive Carrier Indicators

Each drive carrier has two LED indicators: an activity indicator and a status indicator. In RAID configurations, the status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive. In non-RAID configurations, the status indicator remains off. See the table below for details.

Activity LED Status LED

Color Blue Blue Red Red Red
Red
Red Green Amber

Drive Carrier LED Indicators

Blinking Pattern

Behavior for Device

Solid On

SAS/NVMe drive installed

Blinking

I/O activity

Solid On

Failure of drive with RSTe support

Blinking at 1 Hz

Rebuild drive with RSTe support

Blinking with two blinks Hot spare for drive with RSTe support and one stop at 1 Hz

On for five seconds, then off

Power on for drive with RSTe support

Blinking at 4 Hz

Identify drive with RSTe support

Solid On

Safe to remove NVMe device

Blinking at 1 Hz

Attention state–do not remove NVMe device

Note: Enterprise level drives are recommended. For information, visit https://www.supermicro. com/en/Aplus/system/1U/1024/AS-1124US-TNRP.cfm.

Cable Routing

Default Cable Routing

Connector on MB or Add-on Card Connection Drive Bay on Backplane

JSLIM1 (MB-H12DSU-iN)

CN1

0-1

JSLIM2 (MB-H12DSU-iN)

CN2

2-3

SLIMSAS1&2 (from Ultra Riser card)

CN3 & CN4

4-7

JSLIM3-1/JSLIM3-2 (MB-H12DSU-iN) CN5

8-9

JSLIM4 (MB-H12DSU-iN)

CN6

10-11

Cable Part Number
CBL-SAST-1258- 85 CBL-SAST-1243-85 CBL-SAST-1254F-85 CBL-SAST-1263F-85 CBL- SAST-1260-85

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Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Carrier from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier, which will extend the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the drive carrier handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.
1 2 Figure 3-14. Drive Carrier Release Button
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toward the rear of the carrier. Place the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes line up. 2. The drive carrier has a tool-less design but you also have the option to secure the drive to the carrier with two M3 screws. These screws are included in the chassis accessory box.
Figure 3-16. Mounting a Drive in the Carrier 3. Insert the drive carrier with the disk drive into its bay, keeping the carrier oriented so
that the hard drive is on the top of the carrier and the release button is on the right side. When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay, the release handle will retract. 4. Push the handle in until it clicks into its locked position.
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System Cooling
Eight 4-cm counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the system. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counterrotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels. Make sure the chassis top cover makes a good seal so the cooling air circulates properly through the chassis.

8 7
6 5

4 3 2 1

Figure 3-18. Fans

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System Fan Replacement Fan speed is controlled by IPMI depending on the system temperature. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. The system can continue to run with a failed fan. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same model. Failed fans can be identified through the BIOS. The fan numbers are printed on the floor of the chassis. Changing a System Fan 1. If necessary, open the chassis while the system is running to determine which fan has
failed. Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open. 2. Remove power from the system as described in Section 3.1 3. Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard and remove the failed fan from the chassis. 4. Replace the failed fan with an identical fan, available from Supermicro. 5. Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on
the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans. 6. Reposition the fan housing back over the two mounting posts in the system, then reconnect the fan wires to the same fan headers on the motherboard. 7. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis cover.
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Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The motherboard air shroud does not require screws to install. Installing the Air Shroud
· Lower the air shroud in place, hooking the front tabs over the fan housings.
Figure 3-20. Installing the Air Shroud Note: Drawings are for illustration only. Your components might look slightly different.
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Checking the Server Air Flow
· Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. · Do not operate the server without drives or drive carriers in the drive bays. · Use only recommended server parts. · Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis. Pull all excess
cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables. The control panel LEDs display system heat status. See “Control Panel” in Chapter 1 for details.
Overheating There are several possible responses if the system overheats.
· Use the LEDs to determine the nature of the overheating condition. · Confirm that the chassis covers are installed properly. · Make sure all fans are present and operating normally. · Check the routing of the cables. · Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly.
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Power Supply
The chassis features redundant power supplies. The system will continue to operate if one module fails. It should be replaced as soon as convenient. The power supply modules are hot-swappable, meaning they can be changed without powering down the system. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro or authorized distributors. These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This feature enables them to automatically sense the input voltage and operate at a 100-120v or 180-240v.
Power Supply LEDs On the rear of the power supply module, an LED displays the status.
· Solid Green: When illuminated, indicates that the power supply is on. · Blinking Green: When blinking, indicates that the power supply is plugged in and turned
off by the system.
· Blinking Amber: When blinking, indicates that the power supply has a warning condition
and continues to operate.
· Solid Amber: When illuminated, indicates that the power supply is plugged in, and is in
an abnormal state. The system might need service. Please contact Supermicro technical support.
Changing the Power Supply Module: 1. Unplug the AC cord from the module to be replaced.
2. On the back of the module, push the release tab sideways, as illustrated.

PWS1

PWS2

Release Tab

Figure 3-21. Replacing the Power Supply

3. Pull the module out using the handle.
4. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks. Replace with the same model.
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PCI Expansion Cards
The system accepts two full-height, 9.5″ length expansion cards, and one low- profile card, mounted on a riser card and riser bracket. There is also an internal expansion slot in the center of the chassis on the Ultra riser card. Expansion cards can be mounted on two pre-installed riser cards:
· RSC-WR-6 supports one standard size PCIe x16 Gen 4/3 low profile expansion card.
· RSC-W-66G4 supports two standard size (up to 9.5″) PCIe x16 Gen 4/3 expansion cards.

1

2

3

4

Figure 3-22. PCI Expansion Card Chassis Slots

Expansion Card Configurations

Slot Mechanical

Electrical

1* Internal low-profile, half-length x16 (CPU1)

2 Low-profile, half-length

x16 (CPU2)

3 Full-height, full-length

x16 (CPU2)

4 Full-height, full-length

x16 (CPU2)

Full-height = 4.2″, Low-profile = 2.5″, Full-length = 10.5″, Half-length = 6.6″

• This is a proprietary slot and supports certain Supermicro devices. Contact your Supermicro sales rep or Technical Support for more details.

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Figure 3-23. Riser Card Bracket and Expansion Slots 3. Insert the expansion card into a slot on the riser card while aligning the expansion card
backplate with the open slot in the bracket. 4. Insert the riser card into the motherboard expansion slot while aligning the riser card
bracket with the rear of the chassis. The riser card bracket is tool-less and has pins that snap into holes on the rear of the chassis.
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Expansion Cards
Internal Expansion Card
Figure 3-24. Bracket Mounted Installing the Internal Expansion Card 1. Remove the cover. 2. Locate the mounting bracket in the accessories box. Mount the bracket to hold the SAS
expansion card onto the Ultra riser card. 3. Insert the SAS card into the expansion slot on the Ultra riser card and secure it to the
bracket.
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Removing the Ultra Riser Card
To remove the Ultra riser card, use two hands. One hand lifts the mylar release tab and the other hand lifts at the PCIe x8 slot at the same time. Caution: Lifting at only one of these points may cause damage to connectors on the motherboard.
Figure 3-26. Removing the Ultra Riser Card
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Chapter 4
Motherboard Connections
This section describes the connections, jumpers and LED indicators on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Not all connections are required. A motherboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1. Please review the Safety Precautions in appendix B before installing or removing components.
4.1 Power Connections
Two power connections on the H12DSU-iN must be connected to the power supply. The wiring is included with the power supply.
· Two 25-pin primary proprietary power (PSU1/PSU2) · Four 8-pin backplane power (JPW1 ­ JPW4) · Three 8-pin GPU power (GPU JPWR1, GPU JPWR2, GPU JPWR3)
Main Power Connector Two proprietary main power headers are located at PSU1 and PSU2. Connect appropriate power supply units to these two headers to provide adequate power to your system. Important: To provide adequate power to the motherboard, connect the both main power connectors to the power supply. Failure to do so may void the manufacturer’s warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
Backplane 12V and 5V 8-pin Power Connectors BP PWR1­4/BP are 8-pin 12V and 5V DC power inputs for the system backplane.
Backplane 8-pin Power Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition 1 – 4 Ground 5 – 6 +12V 7 – 8 +5V
GPU 12V 8-pin Power Connectors PWR1­3/GPU are 8-pin 12V DC power inputs for GPUs that are installed in the PCIe slots.
GPU 8-pin Power Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition 1 – 4 Ground 5 – 8 +12V
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4.2 Headers and Connectors
The data cables in the system have been carefully routed to maintain airflow efficiency. If you disconnect any of these cables, take care to re-route them as they were originally. Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans.

Fan Headers
There are eight fan headers on the motherboard. These are 4-pin fan headers; pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. The onboard fan speeds are controlled using IPMI. When using the Fan Mode setting, use only 4-pin fans.

Fan Header Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1

Ground (Black)

2

+12V (Red)

3

Tachometer

4

PWM Control

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

Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions

Pins Definition

1

Intrusion Input

2

Ground

Disk-On-Module Power Connector The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports.

DOM Power Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1

5V

2

Ground

3

Ground

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TPM Header/Port 80 Connector
The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from Supermicro. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
For more information on TPM: https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.

Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

Pin# Definition

1

LCLK

2

GND

3

LFRAME#

4

No Pin

5

LRESET#

6

NC

7

LAD3

8

LAD2

9

3.3V

10 LAD1

11 LAD0

12 GND

13 SMB_CLK4 (X) 14 SMB_DAT4 (X)

15 P3V3_STBY

16 SERIRQ

17 GND

18 LP_CLKRUN_L

19 P3V3_STBY

20 LDRQ0_L

IPMB System Management Bus Header
A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system.

IPMB Header Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1

Data

2

Ground

3

Clock

4

No Connection

System Thermal Sensor Header
A System Thermal Sensor header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JSEN1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the thermal sensor I2C connection on your system.

JSEN1 Header Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1

Data

2

Ground

3

Clock

4

3.3V_Standby

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UltraO Riser Card LAN LED Header JF2 is a header for the UltraO Riser Card LAN LED header.
SATA Ports The H12DSU-iN has eighteen SATA 3.0 ports (SATA0-17) that are supported by the chipset.
NVMe Connections Four Nonvolatile Memory Express (NVMe) ports are located on the motherboard, two for each processor. These ports provide high-speed, low- latency PCIe 4.0 x4 connections directly from the CPU to NVMe solid state drives (SSDs). This greatly increases SSD data throughput and significantly reduces PCIe latency.

Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various control panel connections designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the pin locations and definitions of the control panel buttons and LED indicators.
All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single cable to simplify this connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the motherboard. The other end connects to the control panel PCB board.

20 19

(Ground)

NMI (Control signal)

Key

Key

Power On LED (Control signal)

(5V standby)

HDD LED (Activity signal)

(Vcc)

NIC1 LED (Ground)

(Vcc)

NIC2 LED (Ground)

(Vcc)

OH/Fan Fail LED (Ground)

(Vcc)

Power Fail LED (Ground)

(Vcc)

(Ground)

Reset Button (Data signal)

(Ground)

Power Button (Data signal)

2 1

Figure 4-1. JF1: Control Panel Pins

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Power Button

The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button with a setting in the BIOS. To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.

Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

1

Signal

2

Ground

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.

Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

3

Reset

4

Ground

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.

Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

3

Reset

4

Ground

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure.

OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status

Status Definition

Off

Normal

On

Overheat

Flashing Fan Fail

OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

7

Blue LED

8

OH/Fan Fail LED

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NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.

LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

9

NIC2 Activity LED

10 NIC2 Link LED

11 NIC1 Activity LED

12 NIC1 Link 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 UID switch.
HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 13 3.3V Standby/UID Switch 14 HDD Active

Power LED
The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.
Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 15 3.3V 16 Power LED

NMI Button
The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1.
NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 19 Control 20 Ground

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4.3 Ports
See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard.

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 4-2. Rear I/O Ports

Rear I/O Ports

Description 1. USB 0/1 Ports

Description 4. UID button and LED

2. BMC LAN Port

5. VGA Port

3 COM1 Port

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the rear I/O panel and an additional two USB headers and a USB Type A header on the motherboard. These can be used to provide front USB access (cables not included).
Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A rear Unit Identifier (UID) switch and LED indicator are located on the rear side of the system. When you press the UID switch, both front and rear UID LED indicators are illuminated. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LEDs. The UID indicators provide easy identification of a system among a rack of many. Note: UID can also be triggered using IPMI.
LAN Ports There are two LAN ports on the chassis rear provided by the Ultra add-on card. There is also a dedicated BMC LAN port on the I/O back panel. For more information on the BMC, see Section 5.4 in this manual.

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4.4 Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
Note: On a two-pin jumper, “Closed” means the jumper is on both pins and “Open” indicates the jumper is either on only one pin or has been completely removed.

Connector Pins

3 2 1

Jumper

Setting

3 2 1

CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). 2. Remove the cover of the chassis to access the motherboard. 3. Remove the onboard battery from the motherboard. 4. Short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four
seconds. 5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device). 6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.
Notes: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
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Watch Dog

JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS.

The default setting is Reset.

Note: When Watch Dog is enabled, the user must to write their own application software to disable it.

Watch Dog Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Pins 1-2

Reset

Pins 2-3

NMI

Open

Disabled

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4.5 LED Indicators

LAN LEDs
For LAN ports with two LEDs, one LED indicates activity when blinking. The other may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. For LAN ports with one LED, the LED indicates activity when blinking and may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

Link LED

Activity LED

RJ45 LED

Color Green Amber

Ethernet Link Speed Indicator LED States

10GbE

25GbE

10 Gbps

25 Gbps

Less than 10 Gbps Less than 25 Gbps

SFP+

(Pictures for reference only)

BMC LAN Port LEDs
A dedicated BMC LAN on the rear I/O panel has two LED indicators. The LED on the right indicates activity, while the Link LED on the left indicates the speed of connection. The Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

BMC LAN

Link LED

Activity LED

BMC LAN LED Link LED (left)

LED Color Definition

Off

10 Mb/s

Green

100 Mb/s

Amber

1 Gb/s

Onboard Power LED
PWROK is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is illuminated, it means power is present on the motherboard. In suspend mode this LED will blink on and off.

BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED (BMC_HB LED) blinks to indicate BMC is functioning normally.

Color Green Green Green

BMC Heartbeat LED States

State Solid On Blinking Fast Blinking

Definition BMC is not ready. BMC Normal BMC: Initializing

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Chapter 5 Software
After the hardware has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings and install the drivers.
5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation
If you will be using RAID, you must configure RAID settings before installing the Windows OS and the RAID driver. Refer to the RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Installing the OS 1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That can be a USB
flash or media drive. 2. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on “Download the Latest
Drivers and Utilities”, select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive. 3. Boot from a bootable device with Windows OS installation. You can see a bootable
device list by pressing F11 during the system startup.
Figure 5-1. Select Boot Device
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Figure 5-2. Load Driver Link To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files.
· For RAID, choose the SATA/sSATA RAID driver indicated then choose the storage drive
on which you want to install it.
· For non-RAID, choose the SATA/sSATA AHCI driver indicated then choose the storage
drive on which you want to install it. 5. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation. 6. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot
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5.2 Driver Installation
The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at www.supermicro.com/ wdl/driver/AMD/SP3. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash or media drive. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.) Another option is to go to the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your motherboard, and “Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities”. Insert the flash drive or disk and the screenshot shown below should appear.
Figure 5-3. Driver & Tool Installation Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents.
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5.3 SuperDoctor® 5
The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios to maximize your system monitoring needs. With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server (SSM Server), you can remotely control power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems with SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SuperDoctor 5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.
Figure 5-4. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)
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5.4 BMC
The motherboard provides remote access, monitoring and management through the baseboard management controller (BMC) and other management controllers distributed among different system modules. There are several BIOS settings that are related to BMC. For general documentation and information on BMC, visit our website at: www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/management-software/bmc- resources
BMC ADMIN User Password
For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user. This can be found on a sticker on the chassis and a sticker on the motherboard. The sticker also displays the BMC MAC address.
Figure 5-5. BMC Password Label See Chapter 1, section 1.4 for the location of the label.
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Chapter 6
UEFI BIOS
6.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the H12DSU-iN and provides the instructions on navigating the setup screens. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be updated. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted since this manual was published.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. (There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as