Yes, I gave up all attempts and returned X12SPL, but the CPU is very difficult to handle,it's can't return. The problem is not with the supermicro because it can run PRD CPU very well, but with the es CPU. Should never try ICX Step5x12 and ES step 4 or 5 is bad solution. you stuck on buggy BIOS forever.
at the risk of repeating myself:
avoid supermicro if you want to run non PRD stepping ES