Contents

Cover
Legal
Preface
Contacting Supermicro
Introduction
Overview
System Features
Front View
Control Panel
Rear View
System Architecture
Main Components
System Block Diagram
Motherboard Quick Reference
Motherboard Layout
Quick Reference Table
Server Installation
Unpacking the System
Preparing for Setup
Installing the Rails
Identifying the Rails
Installing the Inner Rails
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack
Installing the Chassis into a Rack
Removing the Chassis from the Rack
Removing the Outer Rails from the Rack
Preparing for Setup on a Wall
Wall Mounting Procedure
Maintenance and Component Installation
Removing Power
Accessing the System
Static-Sensitive Devices
Processor and Heatsink Installation
LGA 4710 Socket E2 Processors
Overview of the Processor Carrier
Overview of the Processor Socket
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module
Installing the Processor
Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module
Preparing the Processor Socket for Installation
Preparing to Install the PHM into the Processor Socket
Installing the Processor Heatsink Module
Removing the Processor Heatsink Module
Memory Support and Installation
Memory Support
General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance
DIMM Installation
DIMM Removal
Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation
Storage Drives
Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives
System Cooling
Fans
Air Shrouds
Expansion Cards
Installing Expansion Cards
Cable Routing
Power Supply
Motherboard Connections
Power Supply and Power Connections
Power Connectors
Headers and Connections
Chassis Intrusion
COM Header
External BMC I²C Header
External BMC I²C Header for Backplane
Fan Headers
Inlet Sensor Header
M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 x2 Slots
MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 Connectors
NC-SI Connection
NVMe SMBus Header
Power SMB (I²C) Header
Standby Power
SATA 3.0 Ports (Slimline SAS)
TPM/Port 80 Header
USB Header
VROC RAID Key Header
Front Control Panel
Power Button
Reset Button
Power Fail LED
Overheat/Fan Fail LED/UID LED
NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)
HDD LED/UID Button
Power LED
NMI Button
I/O Ports
LAN Ports
USB Ports
Unit Identifier Button
VGA Port
Jumper Settings
CMOS Clear
I²C Buses for VRM
LAN Port Enable/Disable
Onboard TPM Enable/Disable
LED Indicators
BMC Heartbeat LED
BMC LAN LEDs
M.2 LEDs
Onboard Power LED
Unit ID (UID) LED
Software
Microsoft Windows OS Installation
Driver Installation
BMC
Optional Components
TPM Security Module
HBA Card
RAID Cards
Cable Management Arm
Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Configuring Intel VMD
Creating NVMe RAID Configurations
Troubleshooting
Online Resources
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Troubleshooting Procedures
CMOS Clear
Motherboard Battery
Where to Get Replacement Components
Technical Support Procedures
Feedback
UEFI BIOS
Introduction
Updating BIOS
Starting the Setup Utility
Main Setup
Advanced Setup Configurations
Event Logs
BMC
Security
Boot
Save & Exit
Appendix: BIOS Codes
BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes
Additional BIOS POST Codes
Appendix: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
Warning Definition
Installation Instructions
Circuit Breaker
Power Disconnection Warning
Equipment Installation
Rack Stability Hazard
Restricted Area
Battery Handling
Redundant Power Supplies
Backplane Voltage
Comply with Local and National Electric Codes
Product Disposal
Fan Warning
Power Cable and AC Adapter
Appendix: System Specifications
General Data Center Environmental Specifications