Supermicro C7P67 USER MANUAL

C7P67

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0c

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Manual Revision 1.0c

Release Date: June 1, 2011

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Preface

Thi s m a n u a l i s w r i t ten f o r s y s t e m i n t egrator s , P C t e c h n i cians a n d

knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

C7P67 motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The C7P67 supports a single Intel® 2nd Generation Core i3/i5/i7 processor

in an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel® P67 Express chipset built in, the C7P67

motherboard offers substantial enhancement in system performance and storage

capability for high performance system platforms in a sleek package. Please refer

to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory

support updates. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by profes-

sional technicians.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the mother-

board, and provides detailed information on the Intel P67 Express chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-

stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the

system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-

shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information

on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix C provides BIOS Recovery instructions.

Preface

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Conventions Used in This Manual

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper motherboard installation

and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:

Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic

system failure or to avoid bodily injury,

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation

or to prevent damage to the components,

Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models

or to provide information for correct system setup.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Contacting Supermicro

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9

Intel P67 Express Chipset Features ............................................................... 1-9

1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10

Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................................................................... 1-10

1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .................................................. 1-10

Environmental Temperature Control ............................................................. 1-10

System Resource Alert ................................................................................. 1-10

1-5 ACPI Features ................................................................................................1-11

1-6 Power Supply .................................................................................................1-11

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-2

Installing the LGA1155 Processor ................................................................. 2-2

Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink ........................................................... 2-5

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 2-7

2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory ................................................................................. 2-8

DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 2-8

Removing Memory Modules ........................................................................... 2-8

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 2-9

Memory Population Guidelines ....................................................................... 2-9

2-4 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................2-11

Tools Needed .................................................................................................2-11

Location of Mounting Holes ...........................................................................2-11

Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 2-12

2-5 Connectors/IO Ports ...................................................................................... 2-13

Backplane I/O Panel .....................................................................................2-13

ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ............................................................ 2-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 2-15

Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 2-16

(Back_Panel) High Denition Audio (HD Audio) ..................................... 2-17

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Front Accessible Audio Header ................................................................ 2-17

Front Control Panel ....................................................................................... 2-18

Front Control Panel Pin Denitions............................................................... 2-19

Power LED .............................................................................................. 2-19

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-19

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) .......................................................................... 2-20

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail ............................................................................ 2-20

Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-21

Power Button ........................................................................................... 2-21

2-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-22

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors .............................................. 2-22

Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-23

Chassis Intrusion ..................................................................................... 2-23

Internal Buzzer ......................................................................................... 2-24

Speaker .................................................................................................... 2-24

Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-26

TPM Header/Port 80 ................................................................................2-26

DOM PWR Connector .............................................................................. 2-27

Wake-On-LAN .......................................................................................... 2-27

Wake-On-Ring .......................................................................................... 2-28

SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers ................................................................ 2-28

2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-29

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 2-29

LAN Port Enable/Disable ......................................................................... 2-29

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 2-30

PCI Slot SMB Enable ............................................................................... 2-30

Audio Enable ............................................................................................ 2-31

IEEE 1394a Enable .................................................................................. 2-31

ME Recovery Enable ............................................................................... 2-32

HD FP Audio/AC' 97 FP Audio Select ...................................................... 2-32

2-8 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 2-33

LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs .................................................................................. 2-33

Onboard Power LED ............................................................................... 2-33

2-9 SATA Connections ......................................................................................... 2-34

SATA Connections .................................................................................... 2-34

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ...........................................................................3-1

Before Power On ............................................................................................ 3-1

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No Power ........................................................................................................ 3-1

No Video ......................................................................................................... 3-2

Memory Errors ...............................................................................................3-2

Losing the System’s Setup Conguration ....................................................... 3-2

3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-2

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................3-3

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation .................................................................... 3-5

Battery Removal .............................................................................................. 3-5

Proper Battery Disposal .................................................................................. 3-5

3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-6

Battery Installation ........................................................................................... 3-6

Chapter 4 BIOS

4-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 4-1

How To Change the Conguration Data ......................................................... 4-1

How to Start the Setup Utility ......................................................................... 4-2

4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2

4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 4-4

4-4 Security ......................................................................................................... 4-19

4-5 Boot Conguration ........................................................................................ 4-20

4-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 4-21

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................B-1

B-2 Conguring Supero Doctor III .........................................................................B-2

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ......................................................................C-1

C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)....................C-1

C-3 To Recover the Boot Sector Using a USB-Attached Device ..........................C-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Checklist

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged

leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to

detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.

If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

The following items are included in the retail box.

One (1) Supermicro Mainboard•

Six (6) SATA cables•

One (1) I/O shield•

One (1) 1394a bracket•

One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities•

One (1) User's Manual•

One (1) Quick Installation Guide•

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Motherboard Image (C7P67 Shown)

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

Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard

you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics

shown in this manual.

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C7P67 Motherboard Layout

JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FANA

FAN4

FAN2

FAN1

FAN3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

Chapter 1: Introduction

Important Notes to the User

See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front •

panel connections.

" " indicates the location of "Pin 1". •

Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. •

the power cable before installing or removing any components.

CPU Overclocking is supported by this motherboard; however, SMCI does not •

recommend CPU Overclocking and cannot resume any responsibility or liability

of out_of_spec. overclocking.

CATERR_LED is for internal testing only.

•

When LED1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug •

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

C7P67 Quick Reference

JHD_ACI

Audio FP

SPIDF-Out

SPIDF-In

JPAC1

Slot3

Slot4 Slot5 Slot6

JPL1JPL2

Slot7

Fan4

HD Audio

LAN 2

USB2.0 0/1

USB3.0 0/1

LAN 1

1394a 2

1394a 1

JI2C2
JI2C1

Slot1

JTPM1

Slot2

JPI1

USB2/3

Battery

USB4/5

JBT1

JWF1

IDE

I-SATA3~5

I-SATA0~2

M-SATA0/1

LED1

COM2

COM1

JPME1

JL1

JWOL Fan AJD1

C7P67 Jumpers

JWOR

Jumper Description Default

Buzzer

FP CTRL

Fan 3

JLED

JPW1 Fan2

JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chpt. 2)

JHD_AC1 High Denition Front Panel Audio/AC 97' FP Audio Select (See Chpt. 2)

2

C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots Off (Enabled)

JI

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPI1 IEEE 1394 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME1 Intel ME Mode Select Off (Normal)

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USB11/12

USB10/13

KB/Mouse

USB8/9

JPW2

Fan1

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

DIMM2B

DIMM2A

Chapter 1: Introduction

C7P67 Headers/Connectors

Connector Description

Audio_FP Front Panel Audio Header

HD Audio High-Denition Audio Connector

B1 Onboard Battery

COM1/COM2 COM1/2 Serial Connection Headers

BIOS AMI SPI BIOS

Fans 1~4, Fan A System/CPU Fan Headers (Fan1: CPU Fan)

J15/J18 IEEE 1394_1 (J15)/1394_2 (J18) Headers

JCPUVRD SMB PWM SMB programming header (for debugging only)

IDE IDE Connector Header

JD1 Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1-2: Buzzer, Pins 1~4: External Speaker)

JF1 Front Panel Control Header

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JLED Power LED Indicator Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)

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

KB/Mouse Keyboard/Mouse Connectors

LAN1/LAN2 Gigabit (RJ45) Ports (LAN1/2)

JSPDIF_In/JSPDIF_OUT SPDIF_(Sony/Philips Digital Interface)_In/ SPDIF_Out Headers

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/80 Port Header

JWF1 SATA DOM (Device_On_Module) Power Connector

JWOL Wake_On_LAN Header

JWOR Wake_On-Ring Header

Slot1/Slot2 PCI 33 MHz Slots

Slot3/Slot5/Slot7 PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots

Slot4 PCI-Express 2.0 x8 in x16 Slot

Slot6 PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot

(I-)SATA (3.0) 0/1, (2.0) 2~5 (Intel) Serial ATA 3.0 Ports 0/1. Serial ATA 2.0 2~5

(M-)SATA (3.0) 0/1 (Marvel) Serial ATA 3.0 Ports 0/1

SP1 Internal Buzzer

USB (2.0) 0/1, 8/9, 11/12, 13/10 Backpanel USB 2.0 Ports 0/1, 8/9, 11/12, 13/10

USB (3.0) 0/1 Backpanel USB 3.0 Ports 0/1

USB2/3, USB4/5 Front Accessible USB Connections 2/3, 4/5

C7P67 LED Indicators

LED Description Color/State Status

LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On

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Motherboard Features

CPU Intel® 2nd Generation Core i3/i5/i7 processor in an

LGA1155 socket.

Memory Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3

Unbuffered, Non-ECC 1333/1066 memory

Supports dual-channel memory bus

DIMM sizes

UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB

Chipset Intel® P67 Express

Expansion Slots Three (3) PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (Slot3, Slot5,

Slot7)

One (1) PCI Express x8 in x16 slot (Slot4)

One (1) PCI Express x16 slot (Slot6), or One (1) PCI

Express x8 slot when Slot4 in use.

Two (2) PCI 33 MHz slots (Slot1/Slot2)

Network Connections Two (2) Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

Two (2) RJ-45 Rear IO Panel Connectors with Link and
Activity LEDs

I/O Devices SATA Connections

SATA 3.0

• Four (4) M-SATA 0/1 and •

I-SATA 0/1

SATA2.0

• Four (4) (I-SATA 2~5)•

RAID (Windows) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

RAID (Linux) RAID 0, 1, 10

USB Devices

Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the rear IO panel (USB 3.0
0/1)

Eight (8) USB 2.0 ports on the rear IO panel (USB 0/1,
USB 8/9, USB 11/12, USB 10/13)

Four (4) Front Accessible USB 2.0 ports (USB 2/3, USB
4/5)

Keyboard/Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backpanel

Serial (COM) Ports

Two (2) Fast UART 16550 front accessible headers

Audio

High_Denition Backpanel Audio Connector

Front Panel Audio Connector

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Chapter 1: Introduction

SPDIF_In and SPDIF_Out Headers

DOM Power Connector

DOM (Disk_on_Module) Power Connector

Super I/O

Nuvoton NCT6776F

BIOS 32 Mb AMI BIOS

®

SPI Flash BIOS

Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI

1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.5

PowerConguration ACPI/ACPM Power Management

Main Switch Override Mechanism

Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off

Internal/External Modem Ring-On

Power-on mode for AC power recovery

PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring

Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +5V,
+12V, +3.3V Stdby, VBAT, Memory, VCORE for CPU

CPU 4-phase switching voltage regulator

CPU/System overheat LED and control

CPU Thermal Trip support

Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support

Fan Control

Fan status monitoring with rmware 4-pin (Pulse Width

Modulation) fan speed control

Low noise fan speed control

System Management PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface)

2.0 support

System resource alert via Supero Doctor III

SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI

Chassis Intrusion header and detection

CD Utilities BIOS ash upgrade utility

Drivers and software for Intel® P67 Express chipset
utilities

Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free)

Dimensions ATX form factor (9.6" x 12.0") (243.84mm x 304.80mm)

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INTEL LGA1155

VRD12

PCIe x16 SLOT #6

AS Media
Switch

ASM1440

5.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x8

PCIe x8 SLOT #4

PCIe2.0_x8

5.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x8

5.0GT/s

VRM 12

SVID

DDR3 (CH1)

DDR3 (CH2)

DIMM1B
DIMM1A (Blue)

DIMM2B
DIMM2A (Blue)

4 UDIMM

1333/1066MHz

1333/1066MHz

x4 DMI

5GT/s

5.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x1

PCIe x1 SLOT #3

5.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x1

PCIe x1 SLOT #5

5.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x1

PCIe x1 SLOT #7

4 SATA-II PORTS

SATA-II
300MB/s

14 USB PORTS

USB2.0
480Mbps

2 SATA-III PORTS

SATA-III
600MB/s

5.0GT/s

PCIe2.0_x1

Marvell 88SE9128

2 SATA-III PORTS

1 PATA PORT

GLAN2
RTL8111E

PCI-E to PCI
Bridge

IDT 89HPEB383

PCI32

PCIe2.0_x1

5.0GT/s

PCI32 SLOT #1

PCIe_x1

5.0GT/s
PCI32 SLOT #2

RJ45

RJ45

PCIe2.0_x1

5.0GT/s

GLAN1
RTL8111E

TI 1394a

2 1394a PORTS

PCI32

Intel

PCH

(Socket-H2)

LPC

TPM1.2 Pin Header

COM1/2

P/S2 KB/MS

LPC

HEALTH

INFO

LPC I/O

NCT6776F

FLASH
SPI 32Mb

SPI

NEC uPD720200

PCIe2.0_x1

5.0GT/s

2 USB3.0 PORTS

AZALIA BUS

ALC889-GR

7.1ch HD Audio codec

PCIe2.0_x8

5.0GT/s

P67

C7P67 Block Diagram

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

the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features

pages for the actual specications of each motherboard.

System Block Diagram

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1-2 Chipset Overview

The C7P67 supports a single Intel® 2nd Generation Core i3/i5/i7 processor in the

LGA 1155 Socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the P67 Express

chipset, the motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance

and storage capability for high performance platforms in a sleek package.

Intel P67 Express Chipset Features

Supports Intel 2nd Generation Core i3/i5/i7 CPU•

Direct Media Interface (up 10 Gb/s transfer, Full Duplex)•

Intel® Matrix Storage Technology •

PCI Express 2.0 Interface (up to 5.0 GT/s)•

SATA Controller (up to 6G/s)•

Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)•

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1-3 Special Features

Recovery from AC Power Loss

Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will

respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose

for the system to remain powered off, (in which case you must press the power

switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. See

the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is

Last State.

1-4 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the board. All have an

onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports PC health monitoring. An

onboard voltage monitor will scan these onboard voltages continuously: CPU Vcore,

NIC Vcore, 12V, 1.5V, 3.3V, 3.3VSB, and Battery Voltage. 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 BIOS

(under the Hardware Monitoring section in the Advanced Setting).

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 ther-

mal 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 the system is used with Supero Doctor III in

the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero

Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can

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also congure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system

temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predened

thresholds.

1-5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specica-

tion denes a exible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard

way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including

its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system

to automatically turn on and off 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 Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating

Systems.

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.

This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most

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

inadequate. In addition, the 12V 8-pin power connector located at JPW2 is also

required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also your power supply

must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

Warning! 1. To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard,

please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and a 8-pin power con-

nectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the

8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure in doing so will

void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please connect the SATA

DOM PWR connector (JWF1) to the power supply.

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

power supply Specication 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more

information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in

areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line

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lter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a

power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

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Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-

aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following

measures are generally suf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 board 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 your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity 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 board, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.

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2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct

pressure on the label area of the fan.

Notes:

Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before add-

ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that

you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU

heatsink.

If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certied

multi-directional heatsink only.

Make sure to install the system board into the chassis before you install

the CPU heatsink.

When receiving a server board 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 LGA1155 Processor

Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, 1.

from its locking position.

Load Plate

Load Lever

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

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

edge and the South center edge of the CPU.

North Center Edge

South Center Edge

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Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. 4.

Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do

not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or verti-

cally.

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

avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)

With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make 6.

sure that the CPU is properly installed.

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

CPU properly
installed

Load lever locked

Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only 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.

into place

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Installing an Active Fan
CPU Heatsink

Locate the CPU Fan power connec-1.

tor on the motherboard. (Refer to

the layout on the right for the CPU

Fan location.)

Position the heatsink so that the 2.

heatsink fan wires are closest to the

CPU fan power connector and are

not interfered with other compo-

nents.

Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make 3.

sure that the wires are routed

through the bottom of the heatsink.

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Thermal Grease

Remove the thin layer of the protec-4.

tive lm from the heatsink.

Warning: CPU overheat may

occur if the protective lm is not

removed from the heatsink.

Apply the proper amount of thermal 5.

grease on the CPU.

Note: if your heatsink came with

a thermal pad, please ignore

this step.

If necessary, rearrange the wires 6.

to make sure that the wires are not

pinched between the heatsink and

the CPU. Also make sure to keep

clearance between the fan wires

and the ns of the heatsink.

Heatsink
Fins

Recommended Supermicro

heatsink:

SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink

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Align the four heatsink fasten-7.

ers with the mounting holes

on the motherboard. Gently

push the pairs of diagonal

fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 &

#4) into the mounting holes

until you hear a click. Also,

make sure to orient each

fastener so that the narrow

end of the groove is pointing

outward.

Repeat Step 7 to insert all 8.

four heatsink fasteners into

the mounting holes.

Once all four fasteners are 9.

securely inserted into the

mounting holes, and the heat-

sink is properly installed on

the motherboard, connect the

heatsink fan wires to the CPU

Fan connector.

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Removing the Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend

that the CPU or the heatsink be

removed. However, if you do

nee d to remove the he atsink,

please follow the instructions be-

low to remove the heatsink and to

prevent damage done to the CPU

or other components.

Active Heatsink Removal

Unplug the power cord from the 1.

power supply.

Disconnect the heatsink fan wires 2.

from the CPU fan header.

Use your nger tips to gently press 3.

on the fastener cap and turn it

counterclockwise to make a 1/4 (900)

turn, and pull the fastener upward to

loosen it.

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Unplug the

PWR cord

Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasteners 4.

from the mounting holes.

With all fasteners loosened, remove 5.

the heatsink from the CPU.

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2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory mod-

ules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage.

DIMM Installation

Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with 1.

DIMM1A (Channel 1, Slot A). (For best performance, please use the memory

modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.)

Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.2.

Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory 3.

slot.

Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on 4.

the ends of the slot.

Notches

Release Tabs

Use two thumbs together to press the notches on both ends of the module 5.

straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.

Press both notches

straight down into

the memory slot.

Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into 6.

the slot.

Removing Memory Modules

Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard.

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DIMM 1B (Channel 1, Slot B) (Black)

DIMM 2B (Channel 2, Slot B) (Black)

DIMM 2A (Channel 2, Slot A) (Blue)

DIMM 1A (Channel 1, Slot A) (Blue)

Memory Support

The C7P67 supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 Non-ECC

1333/1066 MHz in 4 memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of

me mory m odu les of t he s ame t ype and sam e si ze w ill res ult in int erle aved m emo r y,

which will improve memory performance. Please refer to the table below:

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A
(Blue)

DIMM 2B
DIMM 2A

(Blue)

Memory Population Guidelines

Please follow the table below when populating the C7P67.

DDR3 Unbuffered Non-ECC (UDIMM) Memory

DIMM Slots per

Channel

2 1 Unbuffered

2 2 Unbuffered

DIMMs Populated

per Channel

DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM (any

DDR3

DDR3

1066, 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank

1066, 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank

combination)

Notes

Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that •

remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM

is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the

following table for details.

For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in the •

Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is

specic to the behavior of Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode which

improves driver compatibility. For more information, please read the following

article at Microsoft’s Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft.

com/kb/888137.

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Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

System Device Size Physical Memory

Firmware Hub ash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99

Local APIC 4 KB 3.99

Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99

I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99

PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76

PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51

PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB
boundary-

TSEG 1 MB 2.84

Memory available to OS and other applications 2.84

512 MB 3.01

Remaining (-Available)

(4 GB Total System

Memory)

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2-4 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to t different types of chassis.

Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and

chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas-

teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard

to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.

Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.

Tools Needed

Philips Screwdriver

Philips Screws

Location of Mounting Holes

(9 Pieces)

Standoffs

(9 Pieces)

Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components,

please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch 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

Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 1.

Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.)2.

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

on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.4.

Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging mother-5.

board components.

Using the Philips screwdriver, insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mounting 6.

hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.

Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.7.

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

Note: Images displayed are is for illustration only. Your chassis or compo-

nents might look different from those shown in this manual.

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

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LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

F

2-5 Connectors/IO Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See the

gure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Backplane I/O Panel

J

C

E

G

M

P

S

T

D

B

A

A. USB 2.0 Port 8 H. USB 3.0 Port 0 T. Backplane HD Audio

B. USB 2.0 Port 9 I. USB 3.0 Port 1 N. SPDIF_Out

C. Keyboard/Mouse J. GLAN 1 O Surround_Out

D. USB 2.0 Port 13 K. USB 2.0 Port 0 P. CEN/LFE_Out

E. USB 2.0 Port 10 L. USB 2.0 Port 1 Q. Mic_In

F. USB 2.0 Port 11 M. GLAN 2 R. Line_Out

G. USB 2.0 Port 12 S. Line_In

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

Ports

The ATX PS/2 ke yboard and

PS/2 mouse are located next to

the Back Panel USB Ports 13/10

on the motherboard. See the

table at right for pin denitions.

PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data

2 No Connection 2 No Connection

3 Ground 3 Ground

4 Mouse/KB VCC

5 KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock

6 No Connection 6 No Connection

VCC: with 1.5A PTC (current limit)

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin

Denitions

(+5V)

4 Mouse/KB VCC

(+5V)

Note:

This motherboard offers three Keyboard/Mouse connection options as

shown in the graphic below.

• Connect a keyboard cable or a mouse cable to the PS2 KB/Mouse

A.

port.

B.• Connect an Y cable that includes a KB cable and a mouse cable to the

PS2 KB/Mouse port.

C.• Connect a KB cable and a mouse cable to any USB ports.

A

B

C

Keyboard/Mouse

(for a keyboard cable, a Mouse cable, or a Y cable) (optional)

(For a KB cable and a Mouse Cable in any USB ports ) (optional)

A. PS2 KB/Mouse port for a KB or a

Mouse Cable

B. PS2 KB/Mouse port for an Y

Cable

C. USB Ports for KB and Mouse

cables

A

B

C

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USB2/3

2

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Eight Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB 8/9, 13/10, 11/12, and 0/1) are located

on the I/O back panel. In addition, two USB 3.0 Ports (USB 3.0 Ports 0/1) are also

located above GLAN Port 1 on the backplane. Additionally, USB 2/3, 4/5 are used

to provide front chassis access. USB Cables are not included. See the tables on

the right for pin denitions.

Back Panel USB (2.0) #0/1, 8/9, 11/12, 13/10

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 5 +5V

2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0

3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0

4 Ground 8 Ground

PinDenitions

Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description

1 10 VBUS Power

2 11 D- USB 2.0 Differential Pair

3 12 D+

4 13 Ground Ground of PWR Return

5 14 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver

6 15 StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pair

7 16 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return

8 17 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Transmitter

9 18 StdA_SSTX+ Differential Pair

Back Panel USB (3.0) #0/1

PinDenitions

Front Panel USB (2.0) #2/3, 4/5

PinDenitions

USB 2/4

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

USB 3/5

Pin # Denition

A. Backpanel USB 2.0 #8

B. Backpanel USB 2.0 #9

C. Backpanel USB 2.0 #13

D. Backpanel USB 2.0 #10

E. Backpanel USB 2.0 #11

F. Backpanel USB 2.0 #12

G. Backpanel USB 3.0 #0

H. Backpanel USB 3.0 #1

I. Backpanel USB 2.0 #0

J. Backpanel USB 2.0 #1

K. Front Panel USB 2.0 #2/3

l. Front Panel USB 2.0 #4/5

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Ethernet Ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/

LAN2) are located next to the HD Au-

dio Connector on the I/O Backpanel to

provide network connections. These

ports accept RJ45 type cables.

Note

Please refer to the LED In-

dicator Section for LAN LED

information.

LAN Ports

PinDenition

Pin# Denition

1 P2V5SB 10 SGND

2 TD0+ 11 Act LED

3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB

4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED

5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

6 TD2+ 15 Ground

7 TD2- 16 Ground

8 TD3+ 17 Ground

9 TD3- 88 Ground

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

(NC: No Connection)

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A. GLAN1

B. GLAN2

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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.

(BP) HD Audio

Conn# Signal

SPDIF_Out

A

Surround_Out

B

CEN/LFE_Out

C

Mic_In

D

Line_Out

E

Line_In

F

HD Audio

G

C

B

E

A

D

A.SPDIF_Out

B. Surround_Out

C. CEN/LFE_Out

Front Accessible Audio Header

A 10-pin Audio header is also

located on the motherboard. This

header allows you to use the on-

board sound for audio playback.

Connect an audio cable to the au-

dio header to use this feature. See

the tables at right for pin denitions

for these headers.

10-in Audio

PinDenitions

Pin# Signal

1 Microphone_Left

2 Audio_Ground

3 Microphone_Right

4 Audio_Detect

5 Line_2_Right

6 Ground

7 Jack_Detect

8 Key

9 Line_2_Left

10 Ground

D. Mic_In

E. Line-Out

F. Line_In

G. Audio Header

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

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 spe-

cically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the gure below for the descriptions

of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section

for descriptions and pin denitions.

Pin 15Pin 16

JF1 Header Pins

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

FrontControlPanelPinDenitions

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Power LED

The Power LED connection is located

on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located

on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a

cable here to indicate the status of

HDD-related activities, including IDE,

SATA activities. See the table on the

right for pin denitions.

Power LED

PinDenitions(JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 +5V

16 Ground

HDD LED

PinDenitions(JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 +5V

14 HD Active

A. PWR LED

B. HDD LED

A

B

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

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. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are

2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED

cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators

to display network activities. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

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 table on the right for

pin denitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LED

PinDenitions(JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 Vcc

10/12 Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

PinDenitions(JF1)

Pin# Denition

7 Vcc/Blue UID LED

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Denition

Off Normal

On Overheat

Flash-

Fan Fail

ing

A. NIC1 LED

B. NIC2 LED

C. OH/Fan Fail

2-20

A

B

C

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

Reset Button

Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

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 on the right for pin denitions.

Power Button

The Power Button connection is located

on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-

tacting both pins will power on/off the sys-

tem. This button can also be congured

to function as a suspend button (with a

setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To

turn off the power in the suspend mode,

press the button for at least 4 seconds.

Refer to the table on the right for pin

denitions.

Chapter 2: Installation

Reset Button

PinDenitions(JF1)

Pin# Denition

3 Reset

4 Ground

Power Button

PinDenitions(JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 +3V Standby

A. Reset Button

B. PWR Button

2-21

A

B

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

2-6 Connecting Cables

This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out denitions for onboard headers

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

information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-17. For

Front Panel Audio, please refer to Page 2-19.

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR
Connectors

The 24-pin main power connector

(JPW1) is used to provide power to

the motherboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR

connector (JPW2) is also required for

the processor. These power connectors

me et t he S SI E PS 12 V sp eci cat ion . S ee

the table on the right for pin denitions.

A

24-Pin Main PWR

8-Pin Processor PWR

B

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

PinDenitions(JPW1)

Pin# Denition Pin # Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 COM 3 COM

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 COM 5 COM

18 COM 6 +5V

19 COM 7 COM

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 COM 12 +3.3V

12V 8-pin Power Connec-

torPinDenitions

Pins Denition

1 through 4 Ground

5 through 8 +12V

(Required)

A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

B. 8-Pin Processor PWR

A

2-22

B

Chapter 2: Installation

JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

F

Fan Headers

The C7P67 has ve fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4

and Fan A). These fans are 4-pin fan headers.

However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are back-

ward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans

(without fan speed control). A fan speed control

setting in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section

allows the BIOS to automatically set fan speeds

based on the system temperature. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all

4-pin fans on a motherboard. Please

do not use 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans

on the same board.

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on

the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable

from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intru-

sion when the chassis is opened.

Fan Header

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V

(Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Chassis Intrusion

PinDenitions(JL1)

Pin# Denition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

A. Fan 1

B. Fan 2

C. Fan 3

D. Fan 4

E. Fan A

F. Chassis Intrusion

A

D

C

B

2-23

E

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

Internal Buzzer

The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be

used to provide audible indications for

various beep codes. See the table on

the right for pin denitions.

Speaker

On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used

for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4

with a cap to use the onboard speaker.

If you wish to use an external speaker,

close Pins 1~4 with a cable. See the

table on the right for pin denitions.

Internal Buzzer

PinDenition

Pin# Denitions

Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In

Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm

Speaker Connector

PinDenitions

Speaker

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker

Pins1~4 External Speaker

A. Internal Buzzer

B. Speaker Header

A

B

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Chapter 2: Installation

JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

IEEE 1394a_1/ 1394a_2
Connection

1394a_1 (J15) and 1394a_2 (J18) pro-

vide the IEEE 1394a connections on the

motherboard. See the tables on the right

for pin denitions.

1394_1

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0-

3 GND 4 GND

5 PTPB0+ 6 PTPB0-

7 PWR 1394a 8 PWR 1394a

10 Shield GND

1394_2

PinDenitions

Pin#

Denition

Pin#

Denition

1 PTPA1+ 2 PTPA1-

3 GND 4 GND

5 PTPB1+ 6 PTPB1-

7 PWR 1394a 8 PWR 1394a

10

Shield GND

A. 1394a_1

B. 1394a_2

B

A

2-25

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

Serial Ports

Two COM connections (COM1 &

COM2) are located on the motherboard.

COM1 is located close to M-SATA ports

0/1. COM2 is located next to the IDE

drive to provide additional onboard se-

rial connection support. See the table

on the right for pin denitions.

TPM Header/Port 80

A Trusted Platform Module/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. See

the table on the right for pin deni-

tions.

Serial Ports-COM1/COM2

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

PinDenitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>

5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)

7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2

9 +3.3V 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 SMB_CLK4 14 SMB_DAT4

15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 CLKRUN# (X)

19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)

A. COM1

B. COM2

C. TPM/Port 80 Header

B

C

A

2-26

Chapter 2: Installation

JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

DOM PWR Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power

connector, located at JWF1, provides

5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid_state

DOM storage device connected to one

of the SATA ports. See the table on the

right for pin denitions.

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On- LAN header is located

at JWOL on the motherboard. See the

table on the right for pin denitions.

(You must also have a LAN card with

a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable

to use this feature.)

DOM PWR

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

Wake-On-LAN

PinDenitions

(JWOL)

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 Wake-up

A.DOM PWR

B. WOL

A

B

2-27

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

Wake-On-Ring

The Wake-On-Ring header is located

at JWOR. This function allows your

computer to wake up when receiving

an incoming call to the modem while

in the suspend state. See the table

on the right for pin denitions. You

must have a Wake-On-Ring card and

a cable to use this feature.

SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers

The SPDIF_In (JSPDIF_In) and SP-

DIF_Out (JSPDIF_Out) are located

between PCI Slot1 and Slot2. Place

caps on these headers to use these

fe atu res. You w ill als o need th e

cables to use these features.

Wake-On-Ring

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground

2 Wake-up

SPDIF_In

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 S/PDIF_In

2 Ground

SPDIF_Out

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition

1 S/PDIF_Out

2 Ground

C

B

A.Wake_On_Ring

B. SPDIF_In

C. SPDIF_Out

A

2-28

JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

2-7 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the mother-

board, 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.

Note: On two pin jumpers,

"Closed" means the jumper is on,

and "Open" means the jumper is

off the pins.

Chapter 2: Installation

LAN Port Enable/Disable

Jumpers JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable

LAN Port 1/LAN Port 2 on the moth-

erboard. See the table on the right for

jumper settings. The default setting is

GLAN Enable

Jumper Settings

Pin# Denition

1-2 Enabled (default)

2-3 Disabled

enabled.

A. LAN Port 1 Enable

B

A

2-29

B. LAN Port 2 Enable

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

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J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads

to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such

as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS.

Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the sys-

tem, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.

PCI Slot SMB Enable

Use Jumpers I2C1/I2C2 to enable PCI

SMB (System Management Bus) support

to improve system management for the

PCI slots. See the table on the right for

PCI Slot_SMB Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

On Enabled

Off (Default) Disabled

jumper settings.

A. Clear CMOS

2

B. JI

C1

2

C. JI

C2

C

B

A

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

Audio Enable

JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable

the onboard audio support. The default

position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable on-

board audio connections. See the table

on the right for jumper settings.

IEEE 1394a Enable

JPI1 allows you to enable or disable

the onboard IEEE 1394a support. The

default position is on pins 1 and 2 to

use 1394_1 and 1394_2 connections.

See the table on the right for jumper

settings.

Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Both Jumpers Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

1394a Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Both Jumpers Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

A. Audio Enable

B. WD Timer Enable

A

B

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

ME Recovery Enable

Close JPME1 to enable ME (Manufacture

Mode) Recovery. See the table on the right

for jumper settings.

HD FP Audio/AC' 97 FP Audio Select

Jumper JHD_AC1 allows the user to select

between High-Denition Front Panel Audio

and AC' 97 Front Panel Audio support. See

the table on the right for jumper settings.

ME Recovery

Jumper Settings

Settings Denition

On Enabled

Off Normal (Default)

HD Audio/AC' 97 Audio Select

Jumper Settings

Settings Denition

On AC'97 Audio Front Panel

Off HD Audio Front Panel

(Default)

A. ME Recovery

B. HD Audio/AC'97 Audio

B

A

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

2-8 Onboard Indicators

LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs

Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located

on the I/O backplane of the motherboard.

Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The

yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link

LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate

the speed of the connections. See the

tables at right for more information.

Onboard Power LED

An Onboard Power LED is located

at LED1 on the motherboard. When

LED1 is on, the AC power cable is

connected. Make sure to disconnect

the power cable before removing or

installing any component. See the

layout below for the LED location.

Link LED

LED Color Denition

Off No Connection or 10 Mbps

Green 100 Mbps

Amber 1 Gbps

Status Denition

Off System Off

On System on, or

LAN1 LAN2

Activity LED

LAN 1/LAN 2

Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off)

Onboard PWR LED Indicator

LED Status

System off and PWR
Cable Connected

C

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A. LAN Port 1

B. LAN Port 2

C. PWR LED

A

B

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

F

G

2-9 SATA Connections

Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA disk drive cables:

• Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables

that came with your shipment.

• A red mark on a wire indicates the location of pin 1.

SATA Connections

Four Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0/1, M-SATA 0/1) are located on the

motherboard. In addition, four SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 2~5) connectors are also located

on the board. The SATA 2.0 ports are supported by the Intel P67 PCH chip; while

SATA 3.0 ports are supported by Intel PCH and Marvel SATA Controllers. These

Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission than legacy Parallel ATA.

See the table on the right for pin denitions.

C7P67 SATA Connector Types

Port# Connection

I-SATA 0/1,
M-SATA 0/1

Type

SATA 3.0 I-SATA 2~5 SATA 2.0

Port# Connection

Type

SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors

PinDenitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

A. I-SATA 3.0 #0

B. I-SATA 3.0 #1

C. I-SATA 2.0 #2

C

D

E

A

B

H

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D. I-SATA 2.0 #3

E. I-SATA 2.0 #4

F. I-SATA 2.0 #5

G. M-SATA 3.0 #0

H. M-SATA 3.0 #1

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JTPM1

M-SATA1

M-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA0

LED1

JWOL

JF1

JPW1

JBT1

I-SATA5 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

B1

SP1

JD1

JWF1

J15

1

JPME1

JHD_AC1

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

JI2C1

JI2C2

JWOR

JL1

CATERR_LED1

JPW2

FAN A

FAN 4

FAN 2

FAN1

FAN 3

JPL1

JPAC1

JPI1

JPL2

JLED

1

JCPUVRD_SMB

SATA 3.0

USB3.0 0/1

IDE

1394_1

1394_2

Slot1 PCI 33MHZ

Slot2 PCI 33MHZ

Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (INX16)

Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X16

Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 X1

USB11/12

USB13/10

USB8/9

AUDIO FP

USB2/3

USB4/5

Buzzer

COM2

COM1

HD AUDIO

LAN2

USB 2.0 0/1

Always Populate Blue Sockets First

Unbuf. Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM Required

LAN1

CPU

JITP1

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

DIMM1B

DIMM1A

KB/Mouse

Rev. 1.01

C7P67

J18

LAN CTRL

LAN CTRL

Audio CTRL

Battery

BIOS

USB 3.0 CTRL

Intel
P67 PCH

LGA1155

Marvel
SATA 3 CTRL

S I/O

1394

CTRL

PCI

CTRL

FP CTRL

IDE Connector

AN IDE Connector is located on the

motherboard. This connector can be

used for a Compact Flash card. See

the table on the right for pin deni-

tions.

IDE Drive Connector

PinDenitions

Pin# Denition Pin # Denition

1 Reset IDE 2 Ground

3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8

5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9

7 Host Data 5 8 Host Data 10

9 Host Data 4 10 Host Data 11

11 Host Data 3 12 Host Data 12

13 Host Data 2 14 Host Data 13

15 Host Data 1 16 Host Data 14

17 Host Data 0 18 Host Data 15

19 Ground 20 Key

21 DRQ3 22 Ground

23 I/O Write 24 Ground

25 I/O Read 26 Ground

27 IOCHRDY 28 BALE

29 DACK3 30 Ground

31 IRQ14 32 IOCS16

33 Addr1 34 Ground

35 Addr0 36 Addr2

37 Chip Select 0 38 Chip Select 1

39 Activity 40 Ground

A. IDE

A

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

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

hardware components.

Before Power On

Make sure that the Standby PWR LED (LED1) is not on. (1. Note: If LED1 is on,

the onboard power is on. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing

or removing the components.)

Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and 2.

chassis.

Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for 3.

the keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.

Install a CPU and heatsink (-be sure that it is fully seated) and then connect 4.

the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper

settings as well.

No Power

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

chassis.

Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.2.

Check if the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.3.

Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.4.

The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to make sure that it still 5.

supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

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No Video

If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re-1.

move all the add-on cards and cables rst.

Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A 2.

for details on beep codes.)

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

check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.)

Memory Errors

Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in 1.

the slots.

You should be using unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V) 1333/1066 MHz 2.

memory (recommended by the manufacturer). Also, it is recommended that

you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in

the system. Do not use memory modules of different sizes, different speeds

and different types on the same motherboard.

Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to 3.

see if you can locate the faulty ones.

Check the switch of 115V/230V power supply.4.

LosingtheSystem’sSetupConguration

Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power sup-1.

ply may cause the system to lose CMOS setup information. Refer to Section

1-5 for details on recommended power supplies.

The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-2.

plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

If the above steps do not x the Setup Conguration problem, contact your 3.

vendor for repairs.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all

the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to rst check with your distributor or

reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s)

with the specic system conguration that was sold to you.

Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked 1.

Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website

(http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Sup-

port.

BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at 2. (http://www.supermi-

cro.com/support/bios/).

Note: Not all BIOS can be ashed. Some cannot be ashed; it depends

on the boot block code of the BIOS.

If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still 3.

cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and

provide them with the following information:

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•

An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at • (http://www.su-

permicro.com/support/contact.cfm).

Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number 4.

ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be

reached by e -mail at [e-mail], by phone at: (408) 503 -

8000, option 2, or by fax at [phone].

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The C7P67 supports up to 32GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM

(1.5V, 1333/1066 MHz). See Section 2-3 for details on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not

experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located on

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our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS

warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web

site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM le to your

computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than

your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip le or the .exe le. If you

choose the zipped BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto a bootable device or

a USB pen/thumb drive. To ash the BIOS, run the batch le named "ami.bat" with

the new BIOS ROM le from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use

the following format:

F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-lename.x xx <Enter>

Note: Always use the le named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS, and insert

a space between "ami.bat " and the lename. The BIOS-ROM-lename

will bear the motherboard name (i.e., C7P67) and build version as the

extension. For example, "C7P670.115".When completed, your system will

automatically reboot.

If you choose the .exe le, please run the .exe le under Windows to create

the BIOS ash oppy disk. Insert the oppy disk into the system you wish

to ash the BIOS. Then, boot the system to the oppy disk. The BIOS util-

ity will automatically ash the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that

this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if

the screen is paused for a few minutes.

When the BIOS ashing screen is completed, the system will reboot and

will show “Press F1 or F2”. At this point, you will need to load the BIOS

defaults. Press <F1> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press <F9> to

load the default settings. Next, press <F10> to save and exit. The system

will then reboot.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS

to prevent possible system boot failure!

Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable.

To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard

to RMA at Supermicro for service.

Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?

Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.

Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will

greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the

applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows,

security programs, and audio drivers.

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Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6

to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard?

Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a

USB oppy drive instead of the onboard oppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location,

please check Chapter 1.

Question: What is the heatsink part number for my C7P67 motherboard?

Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included).

For the 2U active heatsink, use SNK-P0046A4.

Question: Why can't I recover the BIOS even when I’ve followed the instructions

in the user’s manual for the motherboard?

Answer: Please disable the IPMI jumper and try it again. For the jumper location,

please check Chapter 1.

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

Power off your system and unplug your power cable.1.

Locate the onboard battery as shown below.2.

Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out-3.

wards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.

Remove the battery.4.

Battery
Lock

Battery

Proper Battery Disposal

Warning! Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the bat-

tery 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.

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Battery Installation

To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and continue 1.

below:

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

Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a 3.

click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

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

same type.

Battery Holder

1

This side up

2

Press down until
you hear a click.

3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required

before any warranty ser vice will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling

your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster

service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro.

com/support/rma/). When you return the motherboard 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.

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 rst for any product prob-

lems.

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Chapter 4

BIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C7P67. The AMI ROM

BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter de-

scribes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery

Instructions listed in Appendix C.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the

system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI 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. The Main BIOS setup

menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can

be congured. Grayed-out options cannot be congured. Options in blue can be

congured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key

legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the

left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.

Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains

the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the

setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, ar-

row keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

HowToChangetheCongurationData

The conguration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by

entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing

<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C)2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1206. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Overview

System Time [05:53:40]

System Date [Wed 03/16/2011]

Supermicro C7P67
Version 1.0b
Build Date 0./09/2011

Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400S CPU@ 2.5GHz
Speed 2500MHz
Physical Count 1
Logical Count 4

System Memory
Size 2048MB

Set the time. Use tab
to switch between Time
elements.

How to Start the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test.

As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of

the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup

screens. An AMI BIOS identication string is displayed at the left bottom corner of

the screen, below the copyright message.

Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related

issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the

system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special,

incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you

have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the

BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.

4-2 Main Setup

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.

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System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-

tem Date using the arrow keys. Key in new values through the keyboard and press

<Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between elds. The date must be entered

in MM/DD/YY 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 following BIOS items will also displayed:

Supermicro C7P67•

Version:• This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.

Build Date:• This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed.

Processor

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your

system:

CPU Type:• This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard.

Speed:• This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.

Physical Count:• This item displays the number of processors installed in your

system as detected by the BIOS.

• This item displays the number of CPU Cores installed in your

Logical Count:

system as detected by the BIOS.

System Memory

Size:

• This displays the size of memory available in the system.

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

 : Select Screen
: Select I tem

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1206. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Boot Feature
Setting.

 Boot Feature

 Processor & Clock Options
 Chipset Conguration
 IDE/SATA Conguration
 PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration
 Super IO Conguration
 Hardware Health Conguration
 ACPI Conguration
 Trusted Computing Conguration

4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurations

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

items:

Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

This option allows the user to select the bootup screen display between POST

messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select

Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op-

tions are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Use this feature to congure Option ROM mode settings. The options are Force

BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature selects the Power-on state for the Numlock key. Select On to enable

the Num-Lock key at bootup. The options are Off and On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this

item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19

at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function

as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap-

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tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not

function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PowerConguration

Power Button Function

If this item is set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as

the user presses the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will

power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The

options are Instant_Off and 4_Second_Override.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the

system power to remain off after a power outage. Select Power-On for the system

power to be turned on after a power outage. Select Last State to allow the system

to resume its last power state before a power outage. The options are Power-On,

Power-Off and Last State.

Processor & Clock Options

Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect

value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may

cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert the item to the

manufacture default setting.

This submenu displays the status of the processor used in the motherboard and

allows the user to congure the Processor and Clock settings.

Type of the CPU• : This item displays the CPU type for the motherboard.

Frequency• : This item displays the CPU frequency for the motherboard.

CPUID• : This item displays the CPUID for the motherboard.

Microcode Revision• : This item displays the CPUID for the motherboard.

Cache L1• : This item displays the size of Cache L1 of the CPU for the moth-

erboard.

Cache L2• : This item displays the size of Cache L2 of the CPU for the moth-

erboard.

Cache L3• : This item displays the size of Cache L3 of the CPU for the moth-

erboard.

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Ratio Status• : This item displays the status of the CPU ratio.

Ratio Actual Value• : This item displays the actual value of the CPU ratio.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc-

tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to

improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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

If this feature set to Enabled, the CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes

as comprised. If this feature is set to Disabled, the CPU prefetches the cache line

for 64 bytes. The options are Enabled and Disabled

Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one plat-

form to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions,

creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to reboot the

system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s website for

detailed information.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)

Select Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the processor

to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute

and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from ooding illegal codes

to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is

Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)

Intel® AES-NI

Select Enabled to enable Advanced Encryption Standard support for the proces-

sor. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Refer to Intel's

website for more information.) The options are All, 1 and 2.

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Power Technology

Use the features below to select system power management settings. Select Energy

Efcient to minimize power use. Select Custom to customize power use settings.

The options are Disabled, Energy Efcient and Custom. When this item is set to

Custom, the following items will display:

EIST

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to auto-

matically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce

power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for

detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

P-STATE Coordination

This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor.

P-State is a processor operational state that reduces the processor's voltage

and frequency. This makes the processor more energy efcient, resulting in

further energy gains. The options are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW-ANY.

CPU C3 Report

Select Enabled for the CPU to report C3 (ACPI C2) state to the operating

system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

CPU C6 Report

Select Enabled for the CPU to report C6 (ACPI C3) state to the operating

system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Package C-State limit

Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package

register. The options are C0, C1, C6, C7 and No Limit.

Turbo Boost Technology

TurboMode

Select Enabled to allow processor cores to run faster than the frequency marked in

the manufacture specications. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Factory Long-Duration Power Limit

This feature displays the power limit set by the manufacturer for long-term power

use.

Long-Duration Power Limit

This feature displays the current limit setting for long-term power use.

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Factory Long-Duration Maintained

This feature displays the long-term power maintenance setting set by the manu-

facturer.

Long-Duration Maintained

This feature displays the long-term power maintenance setting currently set for

this system.

Recommended Short-Duration Power Limit

This feature displays the power limit recommended by the manufacturer for short-

term power use. The default setting is 1.25* Long Duration (that means, 1.25 times

the value of Long-Duration Power Limit indicated above.)

Short-Duration Power Limit

This feature displays the power limit set by the manufacturer for short-term power

use.

Base Frequency

This feature displays the status of based frequency of the system.

1-Core Ratio Limit/2-Core Ratio Limit/3-Core Ratio Limit/4-Core Ratio

Limit

This increases (multiplies) a processor's core 1 clock speed in relation to the bus

speed of a processor specied by the user. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard

to change this value.

ChipsetConguration

The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below.

CPUBridgeConguration

The following CPU Bridge submenu items are listed below.

CPU Revision:• This item displays the CPU revision used in the system.

Current CPU1 Memory Frequency:

• This item displays the status of current

CPU1 memory frequency.

• This item displays the memory type used in the system.

Memory Type:

Memory Reference Code Revision: • This item displays the revision number

of the memory reference code of the CPU used in the system.

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Memory Frequency

Use this feature to force the system memory to run at a different frequency from

the frequency specied by the memory module. The options are Auto, Force

DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333 and Force DDR-1600.

Performance Tuner

This feature allows the user to the BIOS settings to improve CPU perfor-

mance.

IntelExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P)

Select Enable to support Intel Extreme Memory Prole technology to improve

CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

DRAM Timing

This feature allows the user to set aggressive DRAM timing settings to improve

system performance.

DRAM CAS Latency (tCL)

This item displays the DRAM CAS (Column Address Strobe) Latency time, which

is the time delay between the moment when the memory controller tells a memory

module to access a column address on the module and the moment when the

data of the column address becomes available for output. Generally, memory

modules with lower latency performs better than those with higher latency. The

range of DRAM CAS latency is between 0~12ns, and the step (increment) is

1ns. The default setting is Auto.

DRAM RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD)

This item displays the delay time needed from Row Address Strobe (RAS) to

Column Address Strobe (CAS). It is the number of clock cycles needed from

the moment when the computer denes the row and column block of a memory

module to the moment when read and write actually takes place in the same

memory block. Generally, the shorter the DRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay is the better

the memory performance is. The range of DRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay is between

0~12ns, and the step (increment) is 1ns. The default setting is Auto.

DRAM RAS Precharge Delay (tRP)

This item displays the delay time (or the number of clock cycles) needed for the

system to disengage from a open row of a memory module to start accessing

the next row on the same memory module. This stands for ROW Precharge time.

Generally, the shorter the DRAM RAS Precharge Delay is the better the memory

performance is. The range of DRAM RAS Precharge Delay is between 0~12ns,

and the step (increment) is 1ns. The default setting is Auto.

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DRAM Active to Precharge Delay (tRAS)

This item displays the minimum number of clock cycles needed for the system

to access a certain row of data in a memory module between the time when

data request is made and the time when the precharge command is completed.

The range of DRAM Active to Precharge Delay is between 0~34ns, and the step

(increment) is 1ns. The default setting is Auto.

System Voltage

This feature displays system voltage settings.

Memory Voltage (mv)

This item displays the status of the memory voltage. The range of the memory

voltage is between 1.500v~1.800v, and the step (increment) is 0.010v. The

default setting is 1.500v.

Processor I/O Voltage (mv)

This item displays the status of the processor I/O voltage. The range of the

processor I/O voltage is between 1.050v~1.110v, and the step (increment) is

0.010v. The default setting is 1.050v.

PCH Voltage (mv)

This item displays the status of the PCH voltage. The range of the PCH volt-

age is between 1.050v~1.110v, and the step (increment) is 0.020v. The default

setting is 1.050v.

SystemAgentConguration

The following System Agent submenu items are listed below.

System Agent Revision:• This item displays the revision number of the

System Agent chip used in this system.

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 feature offers 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 settings are Enabled and Disabled.

PCI Express Port

Select Enabled to enable onboard PCI-Express support. Select Auto for the

system to automatically enable PCI-E support when a PCI-E device is detected

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and to disable PCI-E support when no PCI-E device is detected. The options

are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto.

PEG Force Gen1

Select Enabled to downgrade PCI-Express connections to support PCI-E Gen-

eration 1 devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Detect Non-Compliance Device

Select Enabled for the system to automatically detect if a non-compliance PCI-

Express device, which is not compatible to onboard PCI-E support, has been

installed in a PCI-E slot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SouthBridgeConguration

The following South Bridge submenu items are listed below.

South Bridge Revision:• This item displays the revision number of the South

Bridge chip used in this system.

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy

USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is detected

on the motherboard, and vise versa. The options are Disabled, Enabled and

Auto.

Port60h/64h Emulation

Select Enabled to enable 60h/64h emulation for complete USB keyboard support

for operating systems that are not compatible with USB devices. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to

provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI

Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the

BIOS-controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Azalia HD Audio

Select Enabled to support Azalia High-Denition Audio devices. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

Frontside Audio Mode

Use this feature to select the audio mode for the front-side audio devices. The

options are HD Audio and AC'97.

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Deep Sx

Use this feature to congure the power state of the system when it is in the deep

sleep state. Please note that the deep S4/S5 state is supported in DC only for

mobile systems. The deep S4/S5 state is supported in AC only for desktop sys-

tems. The options are Disabled, Enabled in S5, and Enabled in S4 and S5.

OnboardChipConguration

This submenu allows the user to congure Onboard Chip settings.

USB 3.0 Legacy Support

Select Enabled to support USB 3.0 Expansible_Host_Controller_Interface

(XHCI). The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled,

the following item will display:

XHCI Hand-off

Select Enabled to enable Expansible Host Controller Interface (XHCI) sup-

port to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does

not have XHCI Hand-Off support. When enabled, the XHCI Interface will

be changed from the BIOS-controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

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IDE/SATAConguration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence

of the IDE/SATA Devices and displays the following items:

SATA Mode

This feature allows the user to congure the SATA mode for a drive specied.

The options are IDE Mode, AHCI Mode, RAID Mode and Disabled.

When the option-IDE Mode is select, the following items will display:

•

Serial-ATA Controller 0

This feature allows the user to set the serial_link mode for SATA Controller

0. The options are Disabled, Enhanced and Compatible.

Serial-ATA Controller 1

This feature allows the user to set the serial_link mode for SATA Controller

1. The options are Disabled and Enhanced.

SATA Port0~ SATA Port5

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of a SATA port if a device

is detected in the SATA port specied.

When the option-AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Mode is select, the

•

following items will display:

Aggressive Link Power Management

Select Enabled to support Aggressive Link Power Management to provide a

Cougar Point B0 or newer chip with advanced power functionality support.

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Port0~ SATA Port4

The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the presence of a device installed

in a SATA port specied by a user, and displays the following items for

conguration if a device is present.

Staggered Spin-up

Select Enabled for the AHCI Controller to support Staggered Spin-up, which

will allow system devices to spin-up one at a time to prevent sudden, ex-

cessive power-consumption, resulting in a power shortage. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

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Hot-Plug

Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a SATA device installed in a

SATA port specied by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

When the option-RAID Mode is selected, the following items will appear. •

SATA Port0~ SATA Port5

The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the presence of a device installed

in a SATA port specied by a user, and displays the following items for

conguration.

Hot-Plug

Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a SATA device installed in a

SATA port specied by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCIe/PCI/PnPConguration

This feature allows the user to congure the PCIe (PCI-Express)/PCI/PnP (Play and

Plug) settings for the following items:

PCI Latency Timer

This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select

64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128,

160, 192, 224 and 248.

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to enable Active-State Power Management for signal transactions

between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus in order to maximize power-

saving and transaction speeds. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCIe (PCI Express) Max Read Request Size

Use the arrow key to select the maximum Read Request Size for the onboard

PCI-E devices. Select Auto for the system to automatically set the maximum Read

Request Size for the PCI-E devices. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes,

512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes,

PCI Slot 1 Option ROM/PCI Slot 2 Option ROM/PCIe Slot 3 Option ROM/
PCIe Slot 4 Option ROM/PCIe Slot 5 Option ROM/PCIe Slot 7 Option ROM

Select Enabled to boot the system from a network device installed in a PCI or a PCI

-E slot specied by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Select Enabled to enable LAN OPROM for PXE. This is to boot computers using a

network interface. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SuperIODevice Conguration

Serial Port1/Serial Port2

Select Enabled to enable COM Port1 or COM Port2. The options are Enabled and

Disabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following item will display:

Serial Port 1 Setting/Serial Port 2 Setting

This feature allows the user to set the address and IRQ setting to optimize IO

performance for the device installed in COM Port 1 or COM Port 2. The options for

Serial Port 1 are Auto, IO=3F8h, IRQ=4; IO=3F8h, IRQ=4, 10, 11; IO=2F8h, IRQ=3,

10, 11; IO=3E8h, IRQ=4, 10, 11; and IO=2E8h, IRQ=3, 10, 11. The options for Serial

Port2 are Auto, IO=2F8h, IRQ=3; IO=3F8h, IRQ=4, 10, 11; IO=2F8h, IRQ=3, 10,

11; IO=3E8h, IRQ=4, 10, 11; and IO=2E8h, IRQ=3, 10, 11.

Hardware Health Conguration

This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review

the status of each item when displayed.

Fan Speed Control Mode

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the

onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlated. When the

CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for proper

system cooling. Select "Full Speed" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed

for maximum cooling. The Full Speed setting is recommended for special system

conguration or debugging. Select "Optimal" for better system cooling. The Optimal

setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. Select

"Standard" for the onboard fans to run at a speed that will balance the needs be-

tween system cooling and power saving. The Standard setting is recommended for

regular systems with normal hardware conguration. The Options are: Full Speed,

Optimal and Standard.

CPU Temperature/System Temperature/Peripheral Temperature

This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU, the system and

the peripheral devices.

The following items will be displayed for your reference only:

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CPU Temperature

The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahr-

enheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer

processors. The basic concept is each CPU is embedded by unique temperature

information that the motherboard can read. This ‘Temperature Threshold’ or ‘Tem-

perature Tolerance’ has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline on which

the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions (i.e., by

increasing CPU Fan speed, triggering the Overheat Alarm, etc). Since CPUs can

have different ‘Temperature Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send informa-

tion to the motherboard what its ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way

around. This results in better CPU thermal management.

Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain

thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier

for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply

seeing a temperature reading (i.e., 25oC). The CPU Temperature feature will display

the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS:

Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature

is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will

run normally as congured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).

User intervention: No action required.

Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and

generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU

is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’.

The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as congured in the BIOS. The

fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings.

User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans

and the chassis ventilation for blockage.

High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Tem-

perature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate

an overheat alarm.

User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action

immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature

to correct any problems.

Notes: 1. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to

prevent damage to the CPU.

2. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more

information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at

www.Intel.com.

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System Temperature/Peripheral Temperature: The system temperature
and the peripheral temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and

Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS.

Fan 1 Speed~ Fan 4 Speed, Fan A Speed

This feature displays the fan speed readings from Fan1~Fan 4 and Fan A.

Voltage Monitoring

This feature displays the voltage readings for the items below.

Vcore, 12V, V_DIMM, 5Vcc, VTT_CPU, AVcc, 3.3Vcc, VSB and VBAT.

ACPIConguration

Use this feature to congure Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)

power management settings for your system.

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 In-

struction embedded in the CPU. The High Precision Event Timer is used to replace

the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Suspend Mode

This feature allows the user to select the highest ACPI (Advanced Conguration and

Power Interface) sleep state for the system when the user presses the Suspend

button. The options are Suspend Disabled, S1 (POS), and S3 (STR).

PS2 KB/MS Wake Up

This feature allows the user to select PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Wake-Up settings. Se-

lect Force Enable to force the keyboard and the mouse to become active whenever

a signal is received. Select Force Disable to force the keyboard and the mouse to

remain inactive even when a signal is received. Select S1 or S5 to allow the operat-

ing system to determine when to wake the onboard keyboard and the mouth. The

options are Force Disable, Force Enable, S1 (OS Control), and S5 (OS Control).

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Trusted Computing (Available when an Onboard TPM
Module is detected)

This feature allows the user to congure Trusting Computing settings.

TPM Support

Select Enabled to enable TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support for system

security and data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this option

is set to Enabled, the following items will display.

TPM State

Select Enabled to display the status of TPM support for this system. The options

are Disabled and Enabled. Please note that a system reboot is needed before

a change on the TPM state to take effect.

Pending TPM Operation

This feature is used to schedule a TPM operation that is pending. Select "Enable

Take Ownership" to allow the pending TPM operation to take precedence over other

operations in the queue and be processed and executed immediately. If the option

"Disable Take Ownership" is selected, the pending TPM operation will not take

precedence over other operations and will be processed based on the order that

are placed in the queue. Select the option "TPM Clear" to delete all pending TPM

operations from the queue. If the option "None" is displayed, there is no pending

TPM operation in the queue. Please note that a system reboot is needed for any

change on the feature to become effective. The options are None, Enable Take

Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.

Current TPM Status Information

This feature displays the current status of the TPM items listed below.

TPM Enabled Status

This item indicates if TPM support is enabled or not in this system.

TPM Active Status

This item indicates if TPM support is active or not in this system.

TPM Owner State

This feature lists the status of the TPM Owner.

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc.

Security

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc.

Set Setup Administrator
Password.

Password Description

If ONLY the administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password must be 3 to 20 characters long.

Access Level Administrator
Administrator Password

User Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

Main Advanced Boot ExitEvent Logs

IntelTXT(LT)Conguration(AvailablewhenSecureMode

Extension (SMX), Virtual Technology (VT) and VT-d are
enabled)

This feature allows the user to congure Intel Trusted Execution Technology Set-

tings. (Please refer to the sections: Processor & Clock and System Agent in the

Advanced submenu for VT and VT_d conguration.)

Secure Mode Extension (SMX)

This item indicates if SMX is enabled or not.

Intel TXT (LT) Support

This item indicates if Intel TXT (LT) is enabled or not.

4-4 Security

Use this section to congure the privilege level of the user when accessing the

system or the Setup Utility.

Access Level

This item displays the access level of the current user.

Administrator Password

If "Administrator Password" is selected for the system, the user can enter the system

and the BIOS Setup utility during system boot. While in the BIOS Setup utility, the

user is granted with "Administrator Rights" and is allowed to change conguration

settings in the Setup utility. This will allow the user to function as the system ad-

ministrator and change critical BIOS settings.

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc.

Setup Prompt Timeout 1

 Boot Options Priority

Hard Disk Drives

Number of seconds to
wait for setup activation key.
65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite
waiting.

 Delete Boot Option

SecurityMain Advanced ExitEvent Logs

User Password

If User Password is selected for the system, a password is needed for a user to

enter the system at bootup or to enter the BIOS Setup utility. While in the BIOS

Setup utility, the user is only allowed to view BIOS items without making changes

to the BIOS settings.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

If this feature is enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or

virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the

hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

4-5 BootConguration

Use this feature to congure Boot Settings:

Setup Prompt Timeout

This feature allows the user to specify how many seconds the system shall wait for

the BIOS setup activation key to complete the tasks before the system resumes the

normal operation. The default setting is 1 Second.

Boot Options Priority

Boot Options Priority

Use this feature to set the system boot sequence. If Built-in EFI (Extensible Firmware

Interface) Shell is selected, the Built-in EFI Shell will become the rst component to

boot. The options are Disabled and Built-in EFI Shell. Boot Options Priority

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

 : Select Screen
: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1206. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

Exit system setup after saving the
changes.

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Reset System with ME Disable Mode

 Delete Boot Option

Use this feature to remove an EFI boot option from the boot order.

4-6 Exit Options

Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS

Setup screen.

Save Changes and Exit

After completing the system conguration changes, select this feature and press

<Yes> in the dialog box to save the changes you've made and reboot the system.

The new system settings will take effect after the system reboot.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this feature and press <Yes> in the dialog box to quit the BIOS Setup without

making any permanent changes to the system conguration settings.

Discard Changes

Select Discard Changes and press <Yes> in the dialog box to discard any changes

you've made and return to the Setup Utility.

Restore Defaults

Select this feature and press <Yes> in the dialog box for the AMI BIOS to automati-

cally load Optimal Defaults that are preset by the manufacturer to the BIOS Settings.

The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but they may

not work best for some computer applications.

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Save as User Defaults

Select this feature and press <Yes> in the dialog box for the AMI BIOS to save the

default settings that you've selected as the "User Defaults" for future use.

Boot Override

Launch EFI Shell from Filesystem Device

Select this feature and press <Yes> in the dialog box for the AMI BIOS to save the

changes you've made on the built-in EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Shell set-

tings and reboot the system. This system will then attempt to launch the EFI Shell

application (Shellx64.e) from one of the le system devices that is available.

Reset System with ME Disabled Mode

Select this feature and press <Enter> to reboot the system without enabling the

Management Engine mode.

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Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time

the system is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue

with bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error oc-

curs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.

The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the

corresponding error.

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes

BIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code/LED Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.

5 short beeps + 1 long
beep

8 beeps Display memory

OH LED On System OH System Overheat

Memory error No memory detected in the

read/write error

(Ready to power up)

system

Video adapter missing or with
faulty memory

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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions

Appendix B

Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers

After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below

will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not

yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons

to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please

refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

support/manuals/.)

Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

Note 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the

readme les for each item. Click on a computer icon to the right of an item

to install this item (from top to the bottom), one at a time. After installing

each item, you must reboot the system before proceeding with the next

item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the

entire contents of the CD.

Note 2. When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a Driver

CD, please set the SATA Conguration to "Compatible Mode" and congure

SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After making the driver diskette, be sure

to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.

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B-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIII

The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports

remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools.

The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program

included on the CDROM that came with your baseboard allows you to monitor the

environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial

system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See

the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.

Note: 1 The default user name and password are ADMIN.

Note 2: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings

take precedence over the BIOS settings. When rst installed, Supero Doc-

tor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in BIOS. Any

subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doc-

tor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows

OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the

SDIII settings to be the same as those set in BIOS.

Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)

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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions

Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)

Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web -

site at: ftp://ftp.Supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also

download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/

Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you

use Supero Doctor II.

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Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery

Appendix C

UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related

issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the

system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special,

incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you

need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the

BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.

C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

The Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specication provides a software-

based interface between the operating system and the platform rmware in the

pre-boot environment. The UEFI specication supports an architecture-independent

mechanism for add-on card initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored

in the add-on card, to boot up the system. UEFI offers a clean, hand-off control to

a computer system at bootup.

C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main
BIOS Block)

An AMIBIOS ash chip consists of a boot sector block and a main BIOS code block

(a main BIOS image). The boot sector block contains critical BIOS codes, including

memory detection and recovery codes for the user to ash a new BIOS image if the

original BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is on, the boot sector

codes execute rst. Once it is completed, the main BIOS code will continue with

system initialization and bootup.

Note: Follow the BIOS Recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery

when the main BIOS block crashes. However, when the BIOS Boot sec-

tor crashes, you will need to send the motherboard back to Supermicro

for RMA repair.

C-3 To Recover the Boot Sector Using a USB-Attached
Device

This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device

without additional utilities used. A USB ash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or

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a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB

Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.

To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instruc-

tions below.

Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image le into the 1.

disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.

Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" le in your driver disk, visit our

website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB

ash device and rename it to "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.

Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into 2.

your USB drive and power on the system

While powering on the system, keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> simultane-3.

ously on your PS2 keyboard until your hear two short beeps. This may take

from a few seconds to one minute.

After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS 4.

Recovery menu as shown below.

Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recov-

ery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS Recovery, follow the procedures

below.

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Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery

When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the 5.

item- "Proceed with ash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the

progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below.

Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS ashing until it is com-

pleted.

After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the 6.

system.

Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB ash 7.

drive.

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When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. 8.

Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS ashing is completed.

After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC pow-9.

er cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power

cable in the power supply again to power on the system.

Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 10.

Press <F3> to load default settings. 11.

After loading default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the 12.

BIOS Setup utility.

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(Disclaimer Continued)

The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices,

aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signicant injury or loss of life or catastrophic

property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so
entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and
proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.