Supero C7Z170-M, C7H170-M User Manual

C7Z170-M
C7H170-M
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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Consult the authorized dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemi­cal known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Manual Revision 1.0c Release Date: May 26, 2017
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Preface

Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C7Z170-M/C7H170-M motherboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the
motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z170/H170 Express chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chap­ter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble­shooting 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 contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.
Appendix D contains an introduction and instructions regarding the Dual
Boot Block feature of this motherboard.
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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 Motherboard
Four (4) SATA cables
One (1) I/O shield
One (1) Quick Reference Guide
One (1) Driver CD

Conventions Used in the Manual

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Attention! Critical information to prevent damage to the com­ponents or injury to yourself.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper sys­tem installation or to relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various mod­els or provides information for correct system setup.
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Standardized Warning Statements

Standardized Warning Statements
The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury.
Should you have questions or experience difculty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certied technicians should attempt to install or congure components.
Read this section in its entirety before installing or conguring compo-
nents in the Supermicro chassis.

Battery Handling

Warning!
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Re­place the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manu­facturer's instructions
電池の取り扱い
電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。 交換する電池はメー カーが推奨する型、または同等のものを使用下さい。 使用済電池は製造元の指示に従 って処分して下さい。
警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更
换原有电池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。
警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有
電池。請按照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。
Warnung
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen
Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen
Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen
des Herstellers.
Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la
remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recom-
mandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
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¡Advertencia!
Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incor­recta. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gasta­das según las instrucciones del fabricante.
!הרהזא
תנכס תמייקץוציפ .הניקת אל ךרדב הפלחוהו הדימב הללוסה לש ףילחהל שי
גוסב הללוסה תא מ םאותה תרבחלמומ ןרציתצ.
תוללוסה קוליס תושמושמה עצבל שי .ןרציה תוארוה יפל



경고!

배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일 하거나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사 의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.
Waarschuwing
Er is ontplofngsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Ver­vang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.

Product Disposal

Warning!
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all na­tional laws and regulations.
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製品の廃棄
この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が ありま す。
警告
本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。
警告
本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。
Warnung
Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.
¡Advertencia!
Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.
Attention
La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez­vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
רצומה קוליס
!הרהזא
ו תויחנהל םאתהב תויהל בייח הז רצומ לש יפוס קוליס.הנידמה יקוח
 
경고!
이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.
Waarschuwing
De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in over-
eenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.
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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3992
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
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Where to Find More Information

For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to
download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your
motherboard.
SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@
supermicro.com.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Manual Organization ..........................................................................iii
Checklist ..........................................................................................iv
Conventions Used in the Manual .........................................................iv
Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... v
Battery Handling ....................................................................... v
Product Disposal .......................................................................vi
Contacting Supermicro ..................................................................... viii
Where to Find More Information..........................................................ix
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .............................................................................. 1-1
About this Motherboard .......................................................... 1-1
1-2 Chipset Overview .................................................................. 1-1
Intel® Z170/H170 Express Chipset Features ............................. 1-1
1-3 Motherboard Features ............................................................... 1-2
1-4 Special Features .................................................................... 1-4
Recovery from AC Power Loss ................................................. 1-4
1-5 PC Health Monitoring .............................................................. 1-4
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ............................... 1-4
Environmental Temperature Control ......................................... 1-4
System Resource Alert ........................................................... 1-5
1-6 ACPI Features ....................................................................... 1-5
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator .......................... 1-5
1-7 Power Supply ........................................................................ 1-6
1-8 Super I/O ............................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed ............................... 2-1
2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices .......................................................... 2-2
Precautions ........................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking ............................................................................. 2-2
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation .......................................... 2-3
Installing the LGA1151 Processor ........................................... 2-3
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ............................... 2-6
Removing the Heatsink ........................................................... 2-8
2-4 Installing DDR4 Memory ......................................................... 2-9
DIMM Installation .................................................................. 2-9
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Removing Memory Modules ..................................................... 2-9
Memory Support .................................................................. 2-10
Memory Population Guidelines ............................................... 2-11
2-5 Motherboard Installation ....................................................... 2-12
Tools Needed ....................................................................... 2-12
Location of Mounting Holes ................................................... 2-12
Installing the Motherboard .................................................... 2-13
2-6 Connectors/IO Ports ............................................................. 2-14
Back I/O Panel .................................................................... 2-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................................................ 2-15
Ethernet Port ................................................................... 2-17
Back Panel High Denition Audio (HD Audio) ...................... 2-17
S/PDIF Port ..................................................................... 2-18
VESA® DisplayPort™ ........................................................ 2-18
HDMI Port ....................................................................... 2-18
DVI-D Port ...................................................................... 2-18
Front Control Panel .............................................................. 2-19
Front Control Panel Pin Denitions ......................................... 2-20
Power LED ..................................................................... 2-20
HDD LED ........................................................................ 2-20
NIC1 (LAN) ..................................................................... 2-20
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail ..................................................... 2-20
Reset Button .................................................................. 2-21
Power Button .................................................................. 2-21
2-7 Connecting Cables ............................................................... 2-22
ATX Main PWR, CPU, AUX PWR Connectors (JPW1, JPW2, JPW3) .. 2-22
Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) ............................................ 2-23
Chassis Intrusion (JL1) .................................................... 2-23
Internal Buzzer (SP1) ....................................................... 2-24
Speaker (JD1) ................................................................. 2-24
Onboard Power LED (JLED1) .............................................. 2-25
Serial Port (COM1) ........................................................... 2-25
DOM PWR Connector (JSD1).............................................. 2-26
SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_OUT) ................................................. 2-26
Standby Power Header (JSTBY1) ........................................ 2-27
PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2) ....................................... 2-27
Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO FP) ................................ 2-28
TPM Header/Port 80 Header .............................................. 2-28
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2-8 Jumper Settings .................................................................. 2-29
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................ 2-29
LAN Enable/Disable .......................................................... 2-29
Clear CMOS & JBT1 .......................................................... 2-30
PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2) ........................................ 2-30
Audio Enable (JPAC1) ....................................................... 2-31
Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) ............................................. 2-31
USB Wake Up (JPUSB1/JPUSB2) ........................................ 2-32
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ................................................. 2-32
BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) ............................................ 2-33
Power Button (POWER BUTTON) ........................................ 2-33
BIOS Restore (BIOS RESTORE) .......................................... 2-33
2-9 Onboard Indicators ................................................................ 2-34
LAN LEDs ........................................................................ 2-34
Onboard Power LED (LED1) .............................................. 2-34
M.2 On Board (LED2) ...................................................... 2-35
2-10 SATA Connections ................................................................ 2-36
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) ................................ 2-36
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ..................................................... 3-1
Before Power On.................................................................... 3-1
No Power .............................................................................. 3-1
No Video .............................................................................. 3-2
Memory Errors ..................................................................... 3-2
When the System is Losing the Setup Conguration .................. 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................. 3-3
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................... 3-4
3-4 Battery Removal and Installation ............................................. 3-5
Battery Removal .................................................................... 3-5
Proper Battery Disposal .......................................................... 3-5
3-5 Returning Motherboard for Service ........................................... 3-6
Battery Installation ................................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4 BIOS
4-1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-1
Starting BIOS GUI Setup Utility ............................................... 4-1
How To Change the Conguration Data .................................... 4-2
How to Start the Setup Utility ................................................. 4-2
4-2 System Information ............................................................... 4-3
System Date ..................................................................... 4-3
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System Time ..................................................................... 4-3
4-3 CPU ..................................................................................... 4-4
CPU Conguration .................................................................. 4-5
C6DRAM ........................................................................... 4-6
SW Guard Extension (SGX) ................................................. 4-6
Select Owner EPOCH input type ........................................... 4-6
PRMRR Size ....................................................................... 4-6
Hardware Prefetcher .......................................................... 4-6
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch ............................................. 4-6
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology .................................. 4-6
PECI ................................................................................. 4-7
Active Processor Cores ........................................................ 4-7
Hyper-Threading ................................................................ 4-7
BIST ................................................................................. 4-7
JTAG C10 Power................................................................. 4-7
AP Threads Idle Manner ...................................................... 4-7
AP Threads Handoff Manner ................................................ 4-7
AES .................................................................................. 4-7
Machine Check ................................................................... 4-7
MonitorMWait ..................................................................... 4-7
Intel Trusted Execution Technology ....................................... 4-8
Alias Check Request ........................................................... 4-8
Reset AUX Content ............................................................. 4-8
Flash Wear Out Protection ................................................... 4-8
Debug Interface ................................................................. 4-8
Debug Interface Lock ......................................................... 4-8
Processor trace memory allocation ....................................... 4-8
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On ..................................... 4-8
Voltage Optimization .......................................................... 4-8
Power and Performance .......................................................... 4-9
CPU - Power Management Control ........................................... 4-9
Boot performance mode ...................................................... 4-9
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) ...................................................... 4-9
View/Congure Turbo Options ............................................... 4-10
Energy Efcient P-state ..................................................... 4-10
Energy Efcient Turbo ....................................................... 4-11
CPU VR Settings .................................................................. 4-11
PSYS Slope ..................................................................... 4-11
PSYS Offset ..................................................................... 4-11
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PSYS PMax Power ............................................................ 4-11
Acoustic Noise Settings ........................................................ 4-12
Acoustic Noise Mitigation ................................................... 4-12
Core/IA VR Settings ............................................................. 4-13
GT-Sliced VR Settings ........................................................... 4-15
C states .......................................................................... 4-17
Enhanced C-states ........................................................... 4-17
C-State Auto Demotion ..................................................... 4-17
C-State Un-demotion ........................................................ 4-17
Package C-State Demotion ................................................ 4-17
Package C-State Un-Demotion ........................................... 4-17
IO MWAIT Redirection ....................................................... 4-18
Package C State Limit ....................................................... 4-18
C3 Latency Control (MSR 0x60A) ........................................... 4-18
C6/C7 Short Latency Control (MSR 0x60B) ............................. 4-18
C6/C7 Long Latency Control (MSR 0x60C) .............................. 4-18
Custom P-state Table ........................................................... 4-19
CPU Lock Conguration ........................................................ 4-19
GT-Power Management ......................................................... 4-20
CPU OverClocking ................................................................ 4-21
BCLK Clock Frequency (1/100 MHz) ................................... 4-21
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On ................................... 4-21
Active Processor Cores ...................................................... 4-21
Load SMC CPU OC Setting ................................................. 4-21
1-Core Ratio Limit Override ............................................... 4-21
2-Core Ratio Limit Override ............................................... 4-22
3-Core Ratio Limit Override ............................................... 4-22
4-Core Ratio Limit Override ............................................... 4-22
AVX Ratio Offset .............................................................. 4-22
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage ............................................ 4-22
Boot Performance Mode .................................................... 4-22
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) ................................................... 4-22
Turbo Mode .................................................................... 4-23
Package Power Limit MSR Lock .......................................... 4-23
Congurable TDP Boot Mode ............................................. 4-23
Congurable TDP Lock ...................................................... 4-23
CTDP BIOS Control ........................................................... 4-23
Power Limit 1 Override ..................................................... 4-23
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Power Limit 1 ................................................................. 4-23
Power Limit 1 Time Window .............................................. 4-24
Power Limit 2 Override ..................................................... 4-24
Power Limit 2 ................................................................. 4-24
Platform PL1 Enable ......................................................... 4-24
Platform PL2 Enable ......................................................... 4-24
Power Limit 3 Override ..................................................... 4-24
Power Limit 4 Override ..................................................... 4-24
CPU Flex Ratio Override .................................................... 4-25
CPU Flex Ratio Settings .................................................... 4-25
Core Max OC Ratio ........................................................... 4-25
System Agent Voltage (mV) .............................................. 4-25
Core Voltage Mode ........................................................... 4-25
Core Extra Turbo Voltage ................................................. 4-25
Core Voltage Override ....................................................... 4-25
Core Voltage Offset .......................................................... 4-25
Offset Prex ................................................................... 4-25
Core PLL Voltage Offset .................................................... 4-25
Ring Max OC Ratio ........................................................... 4-26
Ring Min OC Ratio ............................................................ 4-26
Uncore Voltage Offset ....................................................... 4-26
Offset Prex .................................................................... 4-26
PCH Voltage .................................................................... 4-26
CPU PLL Voltage .............................................................. 4-26
CPU_IO Voltage ............................................................... 4-26
Load Line Calibration ........................................................ 4-26
VRM Total Current Limit Capability ..................................... 4-26
VRM Per-Phase Current Limit Capability .............................. 4-27
PSYS Slope ..................................................................... 4-27
PSYS Offset ..................................................................... 4-27
PSYS PMax Power ............................................................ 4-27
Acoustic Noise Settings ........................................................ 4-27
Acoustic Noise Mitigation ................................................... 4-27
Core/IA VR Settings ............................................................. 4-28
4-4 Memory .............................................................................. 4-31
Memory Scrambler ........................................................... 4-31
Force Cold Reset .............................................................. 4-31
Channel A DIMM Control ................................................... 4-32
Channel B DIMM Control ................................................... 4-32
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Force Single Rank ............................................................ 4-32
Mrc Fast Boot .................................................................. 4-32
Memory OverClocking ........................................................... 4-32
Memory Prole ................................................................ 4-33
Memory Reference Clock ................................................... 4-33
QCLK Odd Ratio ............................................................... 4-33
Memory Frequency ........................................................... 4-33
Memory Voltage ............................................................... 4-34
3rd Timing: ......................................................................... 4-35
4-5 Advanced ............................................................................ 4-39
Boot Feature ....................................................................... 4-39
Quiet Boot ...................................................................... 4-39
Bootup Num-Lock ............................................................ 4-39
Wait for "F1" Error ........................................................... 4-39
Re-try Boot ..................................................................... 4-40
Power Button Function ...................................................... 4-40
AC Loss Policy Depend On ................................................. 4-40
EuP Support .................................................................... 4-40
SuperIO Chip NCT6792D ................................................... 4-41
Serial Port 1 Conguration ................................................ 4-41
Serial Port ....................................................................... 4-41
Device Settings ................................................................ 4-41
Change Settings .............................................................. 4-41
COM 0 ............................................................................ 4-42
Console Redirection .......................................................... 4-42
System Agent (SA) Conguration ........................................... 4-46
Graphics Conguration ......................................................... 4-47
Graphics Turbo IMON Current ............................................ 4-47
Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card .................................... 4-47
Primary Display ............................................................... 4-47
Select PCIE Card .............................................................. 4-47
External Gfx Card Primary Display Conguration .................. 4-47
Internal Graphics ............................................................ 4-48
GTT Size ......................................................................... 4-48
Aperture Size .................................................................. 4-48
DVMT Pre-Allocated .......................................................... 4-48
DVMT Total Gfx Mem ........................................................ 4-48
Gfx Low Power Mode ........................................................ 4-48
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VDD Enable ..................................................................... 4-48
HDCP Support ................................................................. 4-48
Algorithm ........................................................................ 4-49
PM Support ..................................................................... 4-49
PAVP Enable .................................................................... 4-49
Cdynmax Clamping Enable ................................................ 4-49
Cd Clock Frequency .......................................................... 4-49
GT-Sliced VR Settings ........................................................... 4-50
SATA And RST Conguration ................................................. 4-56
SATA Controller(s) ............................................................ 4-56
SATA Mode Selection ........................................................ 4-56
SATA Controller Speed ...................................................... 4-56
SATA Frozen .................................................................... 4-56
Serial ATA Port 0~5 .......................................................... 4-56
Hot Plug ......................................................................... 4-56
Congured as eSATA ........................................................ 4-57
Spin Up Device ................................................................ 4-57
SATA Device Type ............................................................ 4-57
PCH FW Conguration .......................................................... 4-57
ME FW Image Re-Flash ..................................................... 4-57
USB Conguration ................................................................ 4-58
Legacy USB Support ......................................................... 4-58
XHCI Hand-Off ................................................................. 4-58
PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration ................................................... 4-59
Security .............................................................................. 4-61
Administrator Password ..................................................... 4-61
User Password ................................................................. 4-61
Secure Boot ........................................................................ 4-62
Attempt Secure Boot ........................................................ 4-62
Secure Boot Mode ............................................................ 4-62
CSM Support ................................................................... 4-62
Key Management (Available when Secure Boot Mode is set to
'Customized') ...................................................................... 4-63
Provision Factory Default Keys ........................................... 4-63
Install Factory Default Keys ............................................... 4-63
Enroll E Image ............................................................... 4-63
Save All Secure Boot Variables .......................................... 4-63
Platform Key (PK) ............................................................ 4-63
Key Exchange Keys .......................................................... 4-64
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Authorized Signatures ....................................................... 4-64
Forbidden Signatures ........................................................ 4-64
Authorized TimeStamps .................................................... 4-65
OsRecovery Signatures ..................................................... 4-65
4-6 Thermal .............................................................................. 4-66
4-7 Save & Exit ......................................................................... 4-68
Boot mode select ............................................................. 4-68
FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities ............................................ 4-68
Legacy Boot Option #1~#8 ............................................... 4-68
NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities ........................................... 4-68
Boot Option #1 ................................................................ 4-68
Boot Override ................................................................. 4-68
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device ............................. 4-69
4-8 BIOS Update ....................................................................... 4-70
Start Update ................................................................... 4-70
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 SuperDoctor® V ................................................... 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 Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device .... C-2
Appendix D Dual Boot Block
D-1 Introduction ..........................................................................D-1
BIOS Boot Block ....................................................................D-1
BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence ..................................D-1
D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by switch JBR1 ............................. D-2
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Chapter 1
Introduction

1-1 Overview

About this Motherboard

The C7Z170-M/C7H170-M supports a single 6th/7th Generation Intel®
Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With the Intel®
Z170/H170 Express chipset built in, the C7Z170-M (supports overclock-
ing) and the C7H170-M motherboard offers substantial system per-
formance and storage capability in a smaller footprint. Please refer to
our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and
memory support updates.

1-2 Chipset Overview

Intel® Z170/H170 Express Chipset Features

Direct Media Interface (up 8 GT/s transfer, Full Duplex)
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
Dual NAND Interface
Intel® I/O Virtualization (VT-d) Support
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology Support
PCI Express 3.0 Interface (up to 8 GT/s)
SATA Controller (up to 6Gb/sec)
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
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1-3 Motherboard Features

CPU
Single Intel® Core i3/i5/i7 6th/7th generation pro­cessor in an LGA1151 type socket.
Memory
C7Z170-M: Four (4) slots support up to 64GB of unbuffered, non-ECC, 3300MHz(OC) DDR4 memory
C7H170-M: Four (4) slots support up to 64GB of unbuffered, non-ECC, 2133MHz DDR4 memory
Dual-channel memory
DIMM sizes
UDIMM 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Chipset
Expansion Slots
Intel® Z170/H170 Express
One (1) PCI-E 3.0 X16 slot
One (1) PCI-E 3.0 X4 (in X4) slot
One (1) PCI-E 3.0 X1 slot
One () PCI-E 3.0 M.2 X4 slot/connector
Network
One (1) Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Connections
One (1) RJ-45 rear I/O panel connectors with Link and Activity LEDs
I/O Devices SATA Connections
SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Six (6) I-SATA 0~5, via Intel® Z170/
H170 Express chipset
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB Devices
Two (2) USB 2.0, Four (4) USB 3.0 ports on the rear I/O panel
Two (2) front-accessible USB 2.0 ports on one header, two (2) front accessible USB 3.0 ports on one header and two (2) front accessible USB 3.1 ports on one header.
Keyboard/Mouse
One shared PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port on the I/O backpanel
Other I/O Ports
One (1) DisplayPort, One (1) DVI-D Port, One (1) HDMI Port
One (1) Serial Port header (COM1)
1-2
Audio
One (1) High Denition Audio 7.1 channel connector
supported by Realtek ALC1150 on the back panel
One (1) Front Panel Audio Header
One (1) S/PDIF Out on the rear side of the chassis
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT6792D-B
BIOS
128 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS
Plug and Play (PnP0, DMI 2.8, PCI 2.3, ACPI
1.0/2.0/3.0, and USB Keyboard
Power Configuration
ACPI/ASPM Power Management
Main Switch Override Mechanism
Power-on mode for AC power recovery
Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring
Onboard monitors: VCPU, 12V, VCPU_SA, 5VCC, VDIMM, VCPU_IO, VCPU_GT, VDIMM_2.5, PCH 1.0V,
3.3V_DL, AVCC, VSB3, 3.3VCC, VBAT, VCPU_STPLL
CPU 4+1 Phase Switching Voltage Regulator
GT 3 Phase Switching Voltage Regulator
CPU/System overheat LED and control
CPU Thermal Trip support
Thermal Monitor support
Fan Control
Fan status monitoring with rmware 4-pin fan
speed control
Low noise fan speed control
System Management
PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Inter­face) 2.0 support
System resource alert via SuperDoctor® V
SuperDoctor V, NMI
Chassis Intrusion header and detection
CD Utilities
BIOS ash upgrade utility
Drivers and software for Intel® Z170/H170 Ex­press chipset utilities
Other
Dimensions
ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliant, Lead Free)
ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6") (243.84 mm x
243.84 mm)
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1-4 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.

1-5 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: VCPU, 12V, VCPU_SA, 5VCC, VDIMM, VCPU_IO,
VCPU_GT, VDIMM_2.5, PCH 1.0V, 3.3V_DL, AVCC, VSB3, 3.3VCC, VBAT, VCPU_STPLL. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or
an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage
thresholds to dene the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

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

Environmental Temperature Control

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-dened threshold. The overheat circuitry runs indepen­dently from the CPU. Once the thermal sensor detects that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fans to prevent the CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system temperature and alert the user when the chassis temperature is too high.
Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to
provide adequate airow to your system.
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System Resource Alert

This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor III in the
Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor
is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also
congure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature,
CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predened thresholds.

1-6 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI
specication denes a exible and abstract hardware interface that
provides a standard way to integrate power management features
throughout a 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 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2008 Operating Systems.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will
start to blink to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user
presses any key, the CPU will "wake up", and the LED will automatically
stop blinking and remain on.
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1-7 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, a 12V 4-pin power connector at JPW3, and a 12V 8-pin power connector located at JPW2 are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.
Attention! To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin, 8-pin and a 4-pin power connector. Be sure to attach these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1), 8-pin (JPW2), and 4-pin (JPW3) power headers on the motherboard.
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 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.

1-8 Super I/O

The Super I/O supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial commu­nication ports (UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Con-
guration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and
ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.
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C7Z170-M/C7H170-M Motherboard Image
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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+
1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
C7Z170-M/C7H170-M Motherboard Layout
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
1
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
7
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JPCIE2
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
1
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
NIC1
HDD PWR
5V STBY POWER
LEDLED
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JF1 JTPM1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA0
I-SATA1
JL1:
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
FAN3
JPAC1
JUSB30_I4
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1
/CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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 internal testing only.
When LED1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power
is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components.
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PCIe x16 SLOT #3
PCIe x1 SLOT #1
PCIe x4 SLOT #2
4 X USB 3.0 Rear
2 X USB 3.0 Header
2 X USB 2.0 Front
2 X USB 2.0 Rear
ASM1142 USB3.1
Display Port
HDMI
DVI
PCIe3.0_x16
8.0GT/s
Digital port B
Digital port C
Digital port D
PCIe3.0_x1
8GT/s
PCIe3.0_x4
8GT/s
USB3.0 5Gbps
USB3.0 5Gbps
USB2.0 480Mbps
USB2.0 480Mbps
PCIe3.0_x1
8GT/s
C7Z170-M Block Diagram
IMVP8
INTEL LGA1151
6th Gen CPU
DDI B
(Socket-H4)
DDI C
x4 DMI 8GT/s
Intel
SKL PCH-H Z170
PCH
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SVID
IMVP8
DDR4 (CHA)
2133/1866/1600MHz
DDR4 (CHB)
2133/1866/1600MHz
PCIe3.0_x1 GLAN1
8GT/s
SATA-III
6Gb/s
PCIe3.0_x4
8GT/s
I219
DIMMA0
DIMMA1
DIMMB0
DIMMB1
6X SATA-III
M.2 SOCKET SSD
RJ45
2 X USB 3.1 Header
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Jack/ Aduio Pin Header
AZALIA
1-9
SPI
FLASH SPI 128Mb
LPC
PS2 KB/MS
TPM1.2 Header
NCT6792D-B
LPC I/O
COM1 Header
Supermicro C7Z170-M/C7H170-M Motherboard User’s Manual
C7H170-M Block Diagram
x4 DMI 8GT/s
IMVP8
PCIe x16 SLOT #3
PCIe x1 SLOT #1
PCIe x4 SLOT #2
4 X USB 3.0 Rear
2 X USB 3.0 Header
2 X USB 2.0 Front
2 X USB 2.0 Rear
ASM1142 USB3.1
Display Port
HDMI
DVI
PCIe3.0_x16
8.0GT/s
Digital port B
Digital port C
Digital port D
PCIe3.0_x1
8GT/s
PCIe3.0_x4
8GT/s
0
USB3. 5Gbps
USB3.0 5Gbps
USB2.0 480Mbps
USB2.0 480Mbps
PCIe3.0_x1
8GT/s
INTEL LGA1151
6th Gen CPU
DDI B
(Socket-H4)
DDI C
Intel
SKL PCH-H H170
PCH
SVID
IMVP8
DDR4 (CHA)
2133/1866/1600MHz
DDR4 (CHB)
2133/1866/1600MHz
PCIe3.0_x1 GLAN1
8GT/s
SATA-III
6Gb/s
PCIe3.0_x4
8GT/s
DIMMA0
DIMMA1
DIMMB0
DIMMB1
I219
RJ45
6X SATA-III
M.2 SOCKET SSD
2 X USB 3.1 Header
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Jack/ Aduio Pin Header
AZALIA
1-10
FLASH SPI 128Mb
SPI
LPC
PS2 KB/MS
TPM1.2 Header
NCT6792D-B
LPC I/O
COM1 Header
JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
JD1
+
1
1
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JLED1:
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
3 PIN POWER LED
AUDIO FP
JHD_AC1
JD1:
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
JWD1
2-3:NMI
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY 1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
JLED1
I-SATA5
COM1
1-2:RST
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
I-SATA4
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C7Z170-M/C7H170-M Quick Reference
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
MH1
SPEAKER:1-4 BUZZER:3-4
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
HD AUDIO
FAN5
USB 6/7(3.0)
JPW3
JUSBLAN1
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
JL1
LED2
M.2 PCI-E X4
C
A
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
CPU
BT1
+
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
USB 10/11(3.0)
I-SATA0
I-SATA1
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
JPW1
1
JSD1:
SATA DOM PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
Jumper Description Default
JBT1 Clear CMOS (on board) (See Chpt. 2)
JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots On (Enabled)
JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 LAN1 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2 Intel® Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (RST)
JBR1 BIOS Recovery Switch Toggle Switch, Off (Disabled)
JPUSB1 USB Wake Up Enable (Back Panel USB 0/1) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Power Button Internal Power Button Push Button Switch
BIOS Restore Restores the BIOS from Firmware ('SUPER.
Push Button Switch
ROM') on a USB memory device
Clear CMOS Clear CMOS Switch Push Button Switch
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Connector Description
I/O Back Panel See Back Panel I/O Connectors, below right
Audio FP Front Panel Audio Header
BT1 Onboard Battery
COM1 COM1 Port Header
Fan 1,2,3,4,5 System/CPU Fan Headers (Fan1: CPU Fan)
JD1 Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1~4: External Speaker, Pins 3~4: Buzzer)
JF1 Front Panel Control Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JLED1 Power LED Indicator Header
JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)
JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Required)
JPW3 +12V 4-pin Peripheral Power Connector
JSD1 SATA DOM (Disk On Module) Power Connector
JSPDIF_OUT Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out Header
JSTBY1 Standby Power Header
SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer
I-SATA0~5 (Intel® Z170) Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Ports 0~5 (6Gb/sec)
USB 2/3 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Headers 2/3
USB 8/9 (3.1) Front Panel Accessible USB 3.1 Header 8/9
USB 10/11 (3.0) Front Panel Accessible USB 3.0 Header 10/11
PCI-E M.2 CONNECTOR PCI-E M.2 Connector, PCIe M.2 supports M-Key (PCIe3.0 x4) storage
card only.
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header
LED Description Color/State Status
LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On
LED2 M.2 LED Green: M.2 on board M.2 on board
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Chapter 2
Installation

2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed

Screws
Intel LGA 1151 Processor
PC Chassis
Power Supply
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
DDR4 DIMMs
Heatsink with Fan
Video Card (Optional)
SATA/USB Optical Drive (Optional)
SATA Hard Disk Drive
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2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very
carefully. The following measures are generally 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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2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Attention! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
Important:
Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, 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 LGA1151 Processor

1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
Load Plate
Load Lever
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2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plas­tic cap.
3. Use your thumb and your index nger to hold the CPU at the North
center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
North Center Edge
South Center Edge
4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. 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 vertically.
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5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.
6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.
CPU properly installed
Load lever locked
into place
Attention! 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.
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Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan

1. Locate the CPU Fan power con­nector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.)
2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are clos­est to the CPU fan power con­nector and are not interfered with other components.
3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink.
4. Remove the thin layer of the protective lm from the heat­sink.
Attention! CPU overheating may
occur if the protective lm is not
removed from the heatsink.
Thermal Grease
Heatsink Fins
5. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU.
Note: if your heatsink came with a thermal pad, please ignore this step.
6. If necessary, rearrange the wires to make sure that the wires are not pinched between the heatsink and the CPU. Also make sure to keep clearance
Recommended Supermicro
heatsink:
SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink
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between the fan wires and
the ns of the heatsink.
7. Align the four heatsink fasteners 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.
8. Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes.
9. Once all four fasteners are securely inserted into the mounting holes, and the heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan wires to the CPU Fan connector.
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Removing the Heatsink

Attention! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to re­move the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.
Active Heatsink Removal
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.
3. Use your nger tips to gently
press on the fastener cap and turn it counterclockwise to make a 1/4 (900) turn, and pull the fastener upward to loosen it.
Unplug the
PWR cord
4. Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fas­teners from the mounting holes.
5. With all fasteners loosened, re­move the heatsink from the CPU.
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2-4 Installing DDR4 Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.
Attention! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

DIMM Installation

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA2 (see the next page for the location). For the system to work properly, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same motherboard.
2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
3. Align the key of the DIMM mod-
ule with the receptive point on the memory slot.
4. Align the notches on both ends of
the module against the receptive points on the ends of the slot.
5. Use two thumbs together to press
the notches on both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place.
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HDMI/DP
FAN4
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LAN
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2-3
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JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
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MAC CODE
CPU
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103 TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
Notches
6. Press the release tabs to the lock
Release Tabs
positions to secure the DIMM mod­ule into the slot.

Removing Memory Modules

Press both notches
straight down into
the memory slot.
Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard.
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Memory Support

Towards the CPU
DIMMA1 (Black Slot)
DIMMA2 (Red Slot)
DIMMB1 (Black Slot)
DIMMB2 (Red Slot)
Towards the edge of the motherboard
The C7Z170-M/C7H170-M supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM)
non-ECC DDR4 memory, in four 288-pin memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance. The C7Z170-M supports memory speeds of up to 3300MHz (OC) while the C7H170-M supports up to 2133MHz.
Notes
Be sure to use memory modules of the same type, same speed, same frequency on the same motherboard. Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.
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 Win-
dows 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-
VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85
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)

Memory Population Guidelines

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1.
Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.
Mixed DIMM speeds may be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.
Recommended Population (Balanced)
DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Total System Memory
4GB 4GB 8GB
4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB
8GB 8GB 16GB
8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB
16GB 16GB 32GB
16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB
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2-5 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 fasteners, 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. Use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.

Tools Needed

Philips Screwdriver
(1)
Philips Screws (8)

Location of Mounting Holes

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TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
Attention! 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

1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis.
2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous
page.)
3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.
5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging
other motherboard components.
6. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a
mounting hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
7. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.
8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.
Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or components might look different from those shown in this manual.
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2-6 Connectors/IO Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards.
See the gure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Back I/O Panel

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I-SATA4
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LAN
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S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
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2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
A. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port G. VESA Display Port M. Center/LFE Out
B. USB 2.0 Port 0 H. Gb LAN Port N. Surround Out
C. USB 2.0 Port 1 I. USB 3.0 Port 4 O. S-Surround Out
D. DVI-D Port J. USB 3.0 Port 5 P. Line In
E. S/PDIF Port K. USB 3.0 Port 6 Q. Line Out
F. HDMI Port L. USB 3.0 Port 7 R. Mic In
HD Audio
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (#0/1), and four USB 3.0 ports (#4/5,
#6/7) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, one USB 2.0 header
(#2/3), and two USB 3.0 headers (#8/9, #10/11) are also located on the motherboard to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not
included). See the tables below for pin denitions.
Front Panel USB (2.0) Header #2/3
Pin Denitions
Pin # Denition Pin # Denition
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 USB_PN6 4 USB_PN7
5 USB_PP6 6 USB_PP7
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 Key 10 Ground
Back Panel USB (3.0) #6/7
Pin Denitions
Pin # Denition Pin # Denition
A1 +5V B1 +5V
A2 USB_PN2 B2 USB_PN3
A3 USB_PP2 B3 USB_PP3
A4 Ground B4 Ground
Front Panel USB (3.0) Header #8/9, #10/11
Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description
1 19 VBUS Power
8 12 D- USB 2.0 Differential Pair
9 11 D+
7 13 Ground Ground of PWR Return
2 18 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver
3 17 StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pair
4 16 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return
5 15 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Transmitter
6 14 StdA_SSTX+ Differential Pair
Pin# Denition Pin# Denition
4 +5V 8 +5V
7 USB_PN1 3 USB_PN0
6 USB_PP1 2 USB_PP0
5 Ground 1 Ground
Pin Denitions
Back Panel USB (3.0) #4/5
Pin Denitions
Pin # Denition Pin # Denition
1 +5V 10 +5V
2 USB_PN12 11 USB_PN13
3 USB_PP12 12 USB_PP13
4 Ground 13 Ground
Back Panel USB (2.0) #0/1
Pin Denitions
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A. Backpanel USB 2.0 #0
B. Backpanel USB 2.0 #1
C. Backpanel USB 3.0 #4
D. Backpanel USB 3.0 #5
E. Backpanel USB 3.0 #6
F. Backpanel USB 3.0 #7
G. USB 3.0 Header #8/9
H. USB 2.0 Header #2/3
I. USB 3.0 Header #10/11
LAN
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S/PDIF OUT
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CPU
DVI
KB/MOUSE
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TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
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Power Button
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5V STBY POWER
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I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA5
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Ethernet Port
One Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN) is lo­cated next to the S/PDIF port on the I/O Backpanel to provide network con­nections. This port will accept RJ45 type cables.
Note: Please refer to the LED Indica-
tor Section for LAN LED information.
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.
A. LAN1
B. Center/LFE Out
C. Surround Out
D. S-Surround
E. Line In
F. Line Out
G. Mic In
LAN Port
Pin Definition
Pin Description Pin Description
1 VBUS1 21 TX1-
2 D1N 22 TX2+
3 D1P 23 TX2-
4 GND 24 TX3+
5 STDA_SS-
RX1N
6 STDA_SS-
RX1P
7 GND_
DRAIN
8 STDA_
SSTX1N
9 STDA_
SSTX1P
10 VBUS2 30 ORG+/GRN-
11 D2N 31 YEL+
12 D2P 32 YEL-
13 GND 33 CG1
14 STDA_SS-
RX2N
15 STDA_SS-
RX2P
16 GND_
DRAIN
17 STDA_
SSTX2N
18 STDA_
SSTX2P
19 Vcc 39 CG7
20 TX1+ 40 CG8
25 TX3-
26 TD4+
27 TX4-
28 GND
29 ORG-/GRN+
34 CG2
35 CG3
36 CG4
37 CG5
38 CG6
E
A
B
C
D
G
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S/PDIF Port
A S/PDIF port is located next to the DVI-D port on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to connect to a compatible S/PDIF optical audio device.
VESA® DisplayPort™
DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate. It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices such as VGA, DVI, or HDMI.
HDMI Port
One HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is located on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to display both high denition video
and digital sound through an HDMI capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included).
DVI-D Port
A DVI-D port is located on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to connect to a compatible DVI (Digital Visual Interface) display.
A. S/PDIF Port
B. HDMI Port
C. VESA Display Port
D. DVI-D
A
D
B
C
2-18
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JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
OH/Fan Fail
1516
Chapter 2: Installation

Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These
connectors are designed specically for use with Supermicro chassis. 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.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
1
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
7
1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JLED1
JF1
JTPM1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
I-SATA5
COM1
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
I-SATA4
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1: 1-2:RST WATCH DOG
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
JL1:
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
LED
Ground
Ground
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
X
X
Pin 15Pin 16
Vcc
X
2
X
Reset
Reset Button
PWR
Power Button
Pin 2
Pin 1
1
JF1 Header Pins
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OH/Fan Fail
1
2
1516

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

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 HDD­related activities, including IDE, SATA activities. See the table on the right for
pin denitions.
NIC1 (LAN)
The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located
on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach an LED indicator to this header to display net­work activity. 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.
Power LED
Pin Denitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
15 VCC
16 Ground
HDD LED
Pin Denitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
13 VCC
14 HD Active
LAN LED
Pin Denitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
11 Vcc
12 Ground
OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Denitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
7 VCC
8 OH/Fan Fail LED
OH/Fan Fail Indicator
Status
State Denition
Off Normal
On Overheat
Flash-
Fan Fail
ing
A
Power LED
B
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
C
X
D
LED
X
Ground
Ground
2-20
Reset
PWR
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
X
Vcc
X
Reset Button
Power Button
A. PWR LED
B. HDD LED
C. NIC1 LED
D. OH/Fan Fail
Reset Button
OH/Fan Fail
1
2
1516
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.
Chapter 2: Installation
Reset Button
Pin Denitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
3 Reset
4 Ground
Power Button
The Power Button connection is located on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. 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.
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
X
LED
X
Ground
Ground
Reset
PWR
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
X
Vcc
X
Reset Button
Power Button
Power Button
Pin Denitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
1 Signal
2 Ground
A. Reset Button
B. PWR Button
A
B
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JPUSB1
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP

2-7 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.

ATX Main PWR, CPU, AUX PWR Connectors (JPW1, JPW2, JPW3)

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. JPW3 is a 4-pin connector that provides auxiliary power to peripheral cards and devices. These power connectors meet
the SSI EPS 12V specication. See the
tables on the right and below for pin
denitions.
12V 8-pin Power Connec-
tor Pin Denitions
Pins Denition
1 through 4 Ground
5 through 8 +12V
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
JPCIE1
+
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
1
1
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
7
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE 1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
1
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
NIC1
HDD PWR
5V STBY POWER
LEDLED
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JF1
JTPM1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
JLED1:
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
3 PIN POWER LED
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA5
12V 4-pin Power Connec-
Pins Denition
1 through 2 Ground
3 through 4 +12V
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
MH2
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
JPCIE2
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
M.2 PCI-E X4
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
I-SATA0
FAN3
I-SATA1
tor Pin Denitions
JAUDIO1
USB 6/7(3.0)
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
C
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
A
JPW1
1
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
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 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR
B. 8-Pin PWR
C. 4-Pin Auxiliary PWR
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
FAN4
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
JPW2
B
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
2-22
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1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
F
Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5)
The C7Z170-M/C7H170-M has ve fan
headers (Fan 1~Fan 5). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compat­ible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend the use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control. This allows the fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the motherboard tem­perature. Refer to the table on the right
for pin denitions.
Chassis Intrusion (JL1)
A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the ap­propriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened.
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
1
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
19
JPUSB2
CMOS CLEAR
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL JBR1:
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
JBT1
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
JPW3
FAN5
E
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
1
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
LAN
USB 6/7(3.0)
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
JPW1
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C
2-23
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 (CPU Fan)
B. Fan 2
C. Fan 3
D. Fan 4
E. Fan 5
F. Chassis Intrusion
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
FAN4
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
D
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1
/CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
A
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
B
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1
JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
Internal Buzzer (SP1)
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 (JD1)
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.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
B
A
19
1
JPUSB2
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
JBT1
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
JL1
JL1:
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
FAN3
MH2
JPAC1
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
USB 6/7(3.0)
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JUSB30_I4
JPW1
1
Internal Buzzer
Pin Denition
Pin# Denitions
Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In
Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm
Speaker Connector
Pin Denitions
Pin Setting Denition
Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker
Pins1~4 External Speaker
A. Internal Buzzer
B. Speaker Header
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
DVI
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
Power Button
JSMB2
JSMB1
Speaker
JPW2
FAN1 /CPU FAN
CLEAR CMOS
BIOS Restore
FAN2
S4
S8
S11
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
FAN4
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
2-24
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+
1
JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
Onboard Power LED (JLED1)
An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is con­nected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin
denitions.
Serial Port (COM1)
There is one serial (COM) port header on the motherboard. COM1is located next to the USB 2/3 header. See the table on the
right for pin denitions.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
19
1
JPUSB2
7
B
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
JBT1
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
A
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
Onboard PWR LED
Pin Denitions
Pin# Denition
1 VCC
2 Connection to PWR
LED in JF1
3 Connection to PWR
LED in JF1
Serial/COM Ports
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
A. PWR LED
B. COM1
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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DOM PWR Connector (JSD1)
The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power con­nector, located at JSD1, 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.
SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_OUT)
The SPDIF Out (JSPDIF_OUT) is used for digital audio output. You will also need the appropriate cable to use this feature.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
JD1
+
1
1
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JLED1:
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
3 PIN POWER LED
19
JPUSB2
CMOS CLEAR
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
AUDIO FP
JHD_AC1
JD1:
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
JBT1
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
C7Z170-M
MH1
SPEAKER:1-4 BUZZER:3-4
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
JL1
B
JL1:
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
USB 10/11(3.0)
I-SATA0
I-SATA1
JUSB30_I4
A
FAN3
JPW1
1
JSD1:
SATA DOM PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
Pin Denitions
Pin# Denition
1 5V
2 Ground
3 Ground
SPDIF_OUT
Pin Denitions
Pin# Denition
1 S/PDIF_Out
2 Ground
A.DOM PWR
B. S/PDIF OUt
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
CPU
TP104
TP103
TP100
DOM PWR
DVI
JPL1
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JSMB2
JSMB1
FAN1
/CPU FAN
CLEAR CMOS
BIOS Restore
Power Button
S4
JPW2
FAN2
KB/MOUSE
FAN4
S8
S11
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
2-26
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JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
Standby Power Header (JSTBY1)
The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the
table on the right for pin denitions.
PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2)
The PCI-E M.2 connector is for de­vices such as memory cards, wireless adapters, etc. These devices must
conform to the PCIE M.2 specica­tions (formerly known as NGFF). This particular PCIe M.2 supports M-Key
(PCIe3.0 x4) storage card only.
JAUDIO1
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C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
19
1
JPUSB2
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
A
JF1
JTPM1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
JWD1
JBT1
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
JLED1
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST WATCH DOG
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
MH2
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
M.2 PCI-E X4
USB 6/7(3.0)
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
B
BT1
+
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
JPW1
1
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
Standby Power
Pin Denitions
Pin# Denition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up
A. STBY PWR
B. PCI-E M.2 Connector
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
DVI
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
/CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
Power Button
JSMB2
JSMB1
FAN1
CLEAR CMOS
BIOS Restore
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
S8
S11
FAN2
S4
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JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X
Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO
FP)
A 10-pin Audio header is supported on the motherboard. This header allows you to connect the motherboard to a front panel audio control panel, if needed. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature (not supplied).
See the table at right for pin denitions
for the header.
TPM Header/Port 80 Header
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.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
A
1
7
1
JF1
ON
RST
LED
NIC2
NIC1
LEDLED
JTPM1
B
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
19
JPUSB2
3
PWR
CMOS CLEAR
OH/FF
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
HDD PWR
JF1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
JBT1
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
M.2 PCI-E X4
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
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
A. AUDIO FP
B. TPM/Port 80
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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2-8 Jumper Settings

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JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the mother­board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.
Pin 1 is identied with a square solder
pad on the printed circuit board.
Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on, and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
Chapter 2: Installation
LAN Enable/Disable
Jumper JPL1 will enable or disable the
LAN port on the motherboard. See the
table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
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C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
1
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
7
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
1
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
NIC1
HDD PWR
5V STBY POWER
LEDLED
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JF1
JTPM1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA5
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
1
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
I-SATA0
FAN3
I-SATA1
LAN
USB 6/7(3.0)
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
JPW1
Pin# Denition
1-2 Enabled (default)
2-3 Disabled
A. JPL1: LAN Enable
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
CPU
TP104
TP103 TP100
GLAN Enable
Jumper Settings
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
FAN4
A
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
Clear CMOS & JBT1
Clear CMOS and JBT1 are used to clear the saved system setup con-
guration stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS
using JBT1, short the two pads of JBT1 with metallic conductor such as
a athead screwdriver. Clear CMOS works the same way but is a push
button switch. This will erase all user settings and revert everything to their factory-set defaults.
PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2)
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 jumper settings.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
1
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
C
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JWD1
2-3:NMI
JBT1
JLED1
I-SATA5
COM1
1-2:RST
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
I-SATA4
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
WATCH DOG
A
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
D
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
JL1:
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
PCI Slot_SMB Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
Short (Default) Enabled
Open Disabled
A. JBT1
B. Clear CMOS
C. JI2C1
D. JI2C2
JPL1
1-2
2-3
DVI
JPL1
LAN
ENABLE
DISABLE
TP104
TP103
TP100
JPW2
FAN1
/CPU FAN
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
BIOS Restore
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
KB/MOUSE
S8
S11
USB 0/1
FAN4
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
B
2-30
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JPUSB1
Audio Enable (JPAC1)
JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default posi­tion is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Manufacturing Mode (JPME2)
Close Pin 2 and Pin 3 of Jumper JPME2
to bypass SPI ash security and force
the system to operate in Manufactur-
ing Mode, allowing the user to ash the system rmware from a host server for system setting modications. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
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C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
JD1
+
19
1
1
JPUSB2
7
1
B
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JLED1:
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
3 PIN POWER LED
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JPME2
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
JBT1
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
S1
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
LED1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JSD1:
JPCIE1
JPME2:
JBR1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JTBT1
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
SATA DOM PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
MH1
JPCIE2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
I-SATA0
I-SATA1
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
A
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
USB 6/7(3.0)
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
Audio Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
Both Jumpers Denition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
Manufacture Mode (JPME2)
Jumper Settings
Pin# Denition
1-2 Normal (Default)
2-3 Manufacture Mode
A. Audio Enable
B. Manufacturing Mode
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
DVI
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN1
/CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
BIOS Restore
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
JPW2
KB/MOUSE
S8
S11
FAN4
USB 0/1
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
2-31
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JPUSB1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
LED
X
Supermicro C7Z170-M/C7H170-M Motherboard User’s Manual
USB Wake Up (JPUSB1/JPUSB2)
Use jumper JPUSB to activate the "wake­up" function of the USB ports by press­ing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse connected. This jumper is used together with a USB Wake-Up
Jumper Setting Denition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled
feature in the BIOS. Enable this jumper and the USB support in the BIOS to wake up your system via USB devices. JPUSB1 controls USB 2.0 ports #0/1 on the back panel, while JPUSB2 controls USB 3.1 ports #8/9 (header) on the motherboard.
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni­tor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close Pins 1-2 to reset the system if an applica­tion hangs. Close Pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
19
1
JPUSB2
B
7
1
C
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
OH/FF
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
JWD1
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
JBT1
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1:
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
JL1
M.2 PCI-E X4
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
USB 6/7(3.0)
2-32
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
USB Wake-Up
Jumper Settings
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Denition
Pins 1-2 Reset (default)
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled
A. JPUSB1
B. JPUSB2
C. Watch Dog Enable
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
TP104
TP103
TP100
FAN4
A
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
Chapter 2: Installation
BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1)
The BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) is used to enable or disable the BIOS Recovery feature of the motherboard. Slide the switch from the default position to begin the recovery process. See Appendix D for details.
Power Button (POWER BUTTON)
In addition to the soft power switch provided in JF1, your motherboard is equipped with a 'soft' power button on the motherboard. This switch works the same way as the soft power switch on JF1.
BIOS Restore (BIOS RESTORE)
When pressed, the BIOS Restore Button will look for, and load a le named 'SU­PER.ROM' from an installed USB memory device, in any of the USB ports. It will then proceed to update the BIOS. Do
NOT turn off the system when BIOS is
updating.
BIOS Recovery (JBR1)
Jumper Settings
State Denition
Off Normal (Default)
On Recover
On
Off
A. BIOS Recovery
B. Power Button
C. BIOS Restore
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
+
1
1
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JTPM1
JLED1:
3 PIN POWER LED
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
JBR1
S1
A
JI2C2
JI2C1
JF1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA5
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
1
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
I-SATA0
FAN3
I-SATA1
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
USB 6/7(3.0)
JPW1
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1
/CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
JSMB1
B
C
FAN2
S4
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
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1
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
3 PIN POWER LED
JLED1:
X

2-9 Onboard Indicators

LAN LEDs

One LAN port is located on the I/O
backpanel of the motherboard. This
Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs (Light
Emitting Diode). 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.
LAN
Link LED
Activity LED
Onboard Power LED (LED1)
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.
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
1
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
7
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE 1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
1
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY 1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
NIC1
HDD PWR
5V STBY POWER
LEDLED
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
JBR1
S1
B
JI2C2
JI2C1
JF1
JTPM1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA5
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
JPCIE2
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
M.2 PCI-E X4
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
1
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
I-SATA0
I-SATA1
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
A
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
CPU
TP104
TP103
TP100
USB 6/7(3.0)
JPW3
JPW1
GLAN Activity Indicator
LED Settings
Color Status Denition
Yellow Flashing Active
GLAN Link Indicator
LED Settings
LED Color Denition
Off No Connection/10 Mbps/100
Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps
Green 10 Gbps.
Onboard PWR LED Indicator
LED Status
Status Denition
Off System Off
On System on, or
System off and PWR
Cable Connected
A. LAN LEDs
B. PWR LED
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
FAN4
JPL1
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1
/CPU FAN
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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JPUSB1
M.2 On Board (LED2)
The M.2 On Board LED is located on LED2. When lit, this indicates that an M.2 device is detected in the M.2 slot of the motherboard, and is working normally.
JAUDIO1
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.00
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
+
1
1
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JLED1:
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
3 PIN POWER LED
C7Z170-M
AUDIO FP
MH1
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JD1
JPCIE2
JPCIE1
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
USB 8/9(3.1)
19
JPUSB2
USB 2/3
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
JBR1
S1
JI2C2
JI2C1
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
SATA DOM PWR
JSD1:
I-SATA4
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
I-SATA5
MH2
HD AUDIO
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
FAN5
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
A
LED2
C
A
M.2 PCI-E X4
BT1
+
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
1
FAN3
M.2 On Board
LED Settings
Color Status Denition
Green Steady M.2 Device
Detected
A. M.2 On Board
LAN
USB 6/7(3.0)
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
JPW3
CPU
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
JPW1
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1
/CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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2-10 SATA Connections

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5)

Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0~5) are supported on the board. These I-SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel Z170 PCH
chip (supports RAID 0,1,5,10). See the table below for pin denitions.
JHD_AC1:Audio AC97 and HD audio jumper
JD1
+
1
1
7
1
3
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
LED
NIC2
NIC1
HDD PWR
LEDLED
JF1
JTPM1
JLED1:
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
3 PIN POWER LED
19
JPUSB2
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
AUDIO FP
JHD_AC1
SPEAKER:1-4
JD1:
BUZZER:3-4
JPCIE1
USB 8/9(3.1)
USB 2/3
COM1
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JPME2:
JPME2
JWD1
JWD1:
2-3:NMI
1-2:RST
WATCH DOG
CMOS CLEAR
JBT1
1-2:NORMAL
JBR1:
5V STBY POWER
JSTBY1
JLED1
LED1
S1
JI2C1
JSD1:
A
I-SATA4
I-SATA5
D
(Bottom)
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
REV:1.00
C7Z170-M
MH1
JPCIE2
PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1
JL1:
JPUSB2:USB 8/9 WAKE UP
CHASSIS INTRUSION
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
JL1
JBR1
JI2C2
JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE
JTBT1
(Top)
SATA DOM PWR
B
C
I-SATA0
I-SATA2
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
E
DESIGNED IN USA
JPAC1
JSPDIF_OUT
CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X16
USB 10/11(3.0)
JUSB30_I4
FAN3
MH2
JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE
MH12
M.2 PCI-E X4
Top
A. I-SATA 3.0 #4
B. I-SATA 3.0 #2
C. I-SATA 3.0 #0
Bottom
D. I-SATA 3.0 #5
E. I-SATA 3.0 #3
F. I-SATA 3.0 #1
JAUDIO1
HD AUDIO
JPW3
FAN5
LED2
C
A
BT1
+
JPW1
1
USB 6/7(3.0)
LAN
USB 4/5(3.0)
JUSBLAN1
ALWAYS POPULATE RED SOCKET FIRST
UNB NON-ECC DDR4 DIMM REQUIRED
S/PDIF OUT
HDMI/DP
CPU
DVI
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1
JPUSB1
JPL1
JPL1
LAN
1-2
ENABLE
2-3
DISABLE
FAN4
JPW2
JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
MAC CODE
BAR CODE
FAN1 /CPU FAN
TP104
TP103
TP100
DIMMA1 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
CLEAR CMOS
S8
BIOS Restore
S11
Power Button
JSMB2
FAN2
S4
JSMB1
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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

1. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED is not on. (Note: If it is on, the
onboard power is on. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing or
removing the components.)
2. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and
chassis.
3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for
the keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.
4. Install a CPU and heatsink (-be sure that it is fully seated) and then connect
the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper
settings as well.

No Power

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and
chassis.
2. Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check if the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to make sure that it still
supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
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No Video

1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re-
move all the add-on cards and cables rst.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A
for details on beep codes.)
3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on,
check the specications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a differ-
ent one.)

Memory Errors

1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in
the slots.
2. You should be using unbuffered Non-ECC DDR4 (up to 3000) MHz 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.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to
see if you can locate the faulty ones.
4. Check the switch of 115V/230V power supply.

When the System is Losing the Setup Configuration

1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power sup-
ply may cause the system to lose CMOS setup information. Refer to Section
1-5 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-
plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not x the Setup Conguration problem, contact your
vendor for repairs.
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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 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.
1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked
Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website
(http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Sup-
port.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at 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.
3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still
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.super-
micro.com/support/contact.cfm.
4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number
ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be
reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com, by phone at: (408) 503-
8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019.
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3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The C7Z170-M/C7H170-M supports up to 64GB of unbuffered
Non-ECC DDR4. See Section 2-4 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 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.xxx <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.,
C7Z170) and build version as the extension. For example, "C7Z170.115". 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 utility 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.
Attention! Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!
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Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:
1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.
3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out-
wards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Battery Lock
Attention! Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage
the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous
materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the
garbage or a public landll. Please comply with the regulations set
up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
Battery
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Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and con­tinue below:
2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be fac­ing up.
3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.
Attention! 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 Motherboard for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. 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 problems.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Chapter 4
BIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the C7Z170-M. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility setup screens.
Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re­covery Instructions in Appendix C.

Starting BIOS GUI Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS GUI 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.
Each BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS Setup screen has two main areas. The left area is the Main Navigation, and the main area is for the Information Section. Icons that do not respond when
the mouse pointer is hovering on top are not congurable.
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The AMI BIOS GUI setup utility uses a mouse pointer navigation system similar to standard graphical user interfaces. Hover and click an icon to select a section, click a down arrow to select from an options list.
You may press the <F1> on any screen under the Setup Section to see a list of Hot Keys that are available. Press <F12> to print the screen.
The keyboard's Escape key <ESC> cancels the current screen and will allow you to return to the previous screen.

How To Change the Configuration Data

The conguration data that determines the system parameters may be
changed by entering the AMI BIOS GUI setup utility. This setup util­ity can be accessed by pressing <Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.
Note: For the purposes of this manual, options that are printed in Bold are default settings.

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 GUI setup utility. From the Setup Home screen, you can access the other Setup Sections.
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4-2 System Information

The System Information Panel displays the motherboard's conguration.
The following information among others is displayed in this section:
Motherboard Model Name - C7Z170-M.
BIOS Version - this item displays the BIOS version number.
Build Date and Time - displays the BIOS build date and time.
CPU - displays the CPU type speed, stepping, etc.
CPU Fan Data - displays sensor type, temperature, speed

System Date

Click on the date to open the setup elds. This item sets and displays the
system date. Click the up and down arrows to adjust the date.
System Time
Click on the time to open the setup elds. This item sets and displays the
system time. Click the up and down arrows to adjust the system time.
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4-3 CPU

The following information is displayed in this section:
Name - indicates the model name of the CPU.
Type - indicates the brand, model name, model number of the
CPU and it's rated clock speed.
Speed - this item shows the detected CPU speed.
ID - displays the unique CPU ID.
Stepping - displays the processor stepping.
Number of Processors - displays the number of cores detected.
Microcode Revision - displays the CPU's microcode patch ver-
sion.
GT Info - this item shows the processor's GT Information.
IGFX VBIOS Version - this item shows the Integrated Graphics
VBIOS version.
IGFX GOP Version - this item shows the Integrated Graphics
VOP version.
Memory RC Version - this item shows the memory RC version.
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CPU Configuration

Set all options for the processor in this section.
The following CPU information will be displayed:
CPU Type - displays the CPU type.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Type - indicates the brand, model name, model number of the
CPU and it's rated clock speed.
ID - displays the unique CPU ID.
Speed - this item shows the detected CPU speed.
L1 Data Cache - indicates Level 1 cache is supported.
L1 Instruction Cache - displays Level 1 instruction cache is
supported.
L2 Cache - indicates Level 2 cache is supported.
L3 Cache - displays whether Level 3 cache is supported or not.
L4 Cache - indicates Level 4 cache is supported.
VMX - indicates VMX is supported.
SMX/TXT - indicates SMX/TXT is supported.
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C6DRAM
Select Enabled to allow moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when CPU is in C6 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SW Guard Extension (SGX)
Select Enabled to activate the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The options are Software Controlled, Enabled, and Disabled.
Select Owner EPOCH input type
There are three Owner EPOCH modes (Each EPOCH is 64 bit). The op­tions are No Change in Owner EPOCHs, Change to New Random Owner
EPOCHs, and Manual User Dened Owner EPOCHs.
PRMRR Size
The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Mem­ory (PRM) in the Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR). This item appears SW Guard Extensions is enabled. The options are INVALID PRMRR, 32MB, 64MB, and 12MB.
Hardware Prefetcher
(Available when supported by the CPU)
If this item is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
(Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select Disabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology
(Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to use the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in inde­pendent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and reboot the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
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PECI
Select Enabled to activate the Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Active Processor Cores
Use this feature to select the number of active processor cores. The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. (These options depend on how many cores are supported by the CPU.)
Hyper-Threading
Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
BIST
Select Enabled to activate the Built-In Self Test (BIST) on reset. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
JTAG C10 Power
Select Enabled to activate power JTAG in C10 and deeper power states. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
AP Threads Idle Manner
Select Enabled to activate AP threads Idle Manner for waiting signal to run. The options are HALT Loop, MWAIT Loop, and RUN Loop.
AP Threads Handoff Manner
Select Enabled to activate AP threads Idle Manner for waiting signal to run. The options are HALT Loop and MWAIT Loop.
AES
Select Enable for Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instruc­tions support to enhance data integrity. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Machine Check
Select Enable to activate Machine Check. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
MonitorMWait
Select Enable to activate MonitorMWait. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
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Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-
based attacks and ensures protection, condentiality and integrity of data
stored or created on the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
* Intel Trusted Execution Technology is Enabled, the features Alias Check
Request and DPR Memory Size are available for conguration.
Alias Check Request
(Available when the TPM module is detected by the BIOS)
Use this feature to set up Alias Check Request. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Reset AUX Content
Use this feature to reset the TPM Auxiliary content. The options are yes and no.
Flash Wear Out Protection
Select Enable to activate Flash Wear Out Protection. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
Debug Interface
Select Enable to activate Debug Interface. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Debug Interface Lock
Select Enable to activate Debug Interface lock. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Processor trace memory allocation
Disable of select a value for Processor Trace memory region size. The options are Disabled, 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, 256KB, 512KB, and 1MB.
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
Select the FCLK frequency for early power on. The options are Normal (800MHz), 1GHz, and 400MHz.
Voltage Optimization
Select Enable to activate Voltage Optimization. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Power and Performance

CPU - Power Management Control

Boot performance mode
This option enables the selection of the default CPU performance during system boot. The options are Max Battery, Max Non-Turbo Perfor-
mance, and Turbo Performance.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically 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.
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View/Configure Turbo Options

The following information is displayed in this section:
Max Turbo Power Limit
Min Turbo Power Limit
Package TDP Limit
Power Limit 1
Power Limit 2
1-core Turbo Ratio
2-core Turbo Ratio
3-core Turbo Ratio
4-core Turbo Ratio
Energy Efcient P-state
Select Enable to activate Energy Efcient P-State. When set to Disabled,
this feature will disable access to ENERGY_PERFORMANCE_BIAS MSR, and CPUID Function 6 ECX[3] will read 0, indicating that there is no
support for Energy Efcient policy setting. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
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Energy Efcient Turbo
Select Enabled to activate Energy Efcient Turbo. This feature will op­portunistically lower the turbo frequency to increase efciency. We
recommend to leave this enabled and disable only in overclocking situa­tions where the turbo frequency must remain constant. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

CPU VR Settings

PSYS Slope
PSYS Slope is dened in 1/100 increments and uses the BIOS VR mailbox
command 0x9. Valid range is 0-200. For example, enter 125 for a 1.25 slope. Enter 0 for AUTO.
PSYS Offset
PSYS Offset is dened in 1/4 increments and uses the BIOS VR mailbox
command 0x9. For example, enter 100 for a 25 offset. Valid range is 0-255.
PSYS PMax Power
The value is dened in 1/8 Watt increments and uses the BIOS VR mail­box command 0xB. For example, enter 1000 for a 125 Watt PMax value. Valid range is 0-8192. Enter 0 for AUTO.
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Acoustic Noise Settings

Acoustic Noise Mitigation
Select Enable to help mitigate acoustic noise on certain SKUs when the CPU is in deeper C-State. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
When the above is set to Enabled, the followings can be congured:
IA VR Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for IA Domain
Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se­lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
Slow Slew Rate for IA Domain
This feature sets the VR IA Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or
16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
GT VR Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for GT Domain
Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se­lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain
This feature sets the VR GT Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or
16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
SA VR Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for SA Domain
Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se­lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
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Slow Slew Rate for SA Domain
This feature sets the VR SA Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or
16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.

Core/IA VR Settings

VR Cong Enable
Select Enable to activate VR conguration options. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
AC Loadline
AC Loadline is dened in 1/100 mOhms and uses the BIOS mailbox
command 0x2. A value of 100 equals 1.0 mOhm, and 1255 is 12.55 mOhms. Valid range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for
AUTO.
DC Loadline
DC Loadline is dened in 1/100 mOhms and uses the BIOS mailbox
command 0x2. A value of 100 equals 1.0 mOhm, and 1255 is 12.55 mOhms. Valid range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for
AUTO.
PS Current Threshold1
The PS Current Threshold1 is dened in 1/4A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for
AUTO. Default is 80 for 20A.
PS Current Threshold2
The PS Current Threshold2 is dened in 1/4A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for
AUTO. Default is 20 for 5A.
PS Current Threshold3
The PS Current Threshold2 is dened in 1/4A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for
AUTO. Default is 4 for 5A.
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PS3 Enable
Enable or Disables PS3. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PS4 Enable
Enable or Disables PS4. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IMON Slope
IMON (Load Current Monitor) Slope is dened in 1/100 increments
and uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x4. Valid range is 0-200. For example, enter 125 for a 1.25 slope. Enter 0 for AUTO.
IMON Offset
IMON Offset is dened in 1/1000 increments and uses the BIOS
VR mailbox command 0x4. For example, enter 25,348 for a 25.348 offset. Valid range is 0-63999.
IMON Prex
This feature sets the IMON offset value to a positive or negative number. The options are + and -.
VR Current Limit
This feature sets the Voltage Regulator current limit. The value represents the maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time. The value is represented in 1/4A (Ampere) increments. A value of 400 equals 100A. Set this number to 1022 for Auto. This uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x6.
VR Voltage Limit
This feature sets the Voltage Regulator voltage limit. The value is represented in mV. A value of 1250 equals 1.25V. Set this number to 7999 for Auto. This uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x6.
TDC Enable
Enable or Disables TDC (Thermal Design Current). The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
TDC Current Limit
The TDC Current Limit is dened in 1/8A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x1A. A value of 1000 equals 125A. Valid range is 0-32767. Enter 0 for 0 Amps.
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TDC Time Window
The TDC Time Window is dened in milliseconds. Valid range is 1-8ms and 10ms. Note that 9ms has no valid encoding in the MSR denition. The options are 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms, 6ms, 7ms, 8ms, and 10ms.
TDC Lock
This feature enables or disables TDC Lock. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

GT-Sliced VR Settings

GT-Sliced Domain
VR Cong Enable
Select Enable to activate VR conguration options. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
AC Loadline
AC Loadline is dened in 1/100 mOhms and uses the BIOS mailbox
command 0x2. A value of 100 equals 1.0 mOhm, and 1255 is 12.55 mOhms. Valid range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for AUTO.
DC Loadline
DC Loadline is dened in 1/100 mOhms and uses the BIOS mailbox
command 0x2. A value of 100 equals 1.0 mOhm, and 1255 is 12.55 mOhms. Valid range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for AUTO.
PS Current Threshold1
The PS Current Threshold1 is dened in 1/4A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for AUTO. Default is 80 for 20A.
PS Current Threshold2
The PS Current Threshold2 is dened in 1/4A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for AUTO.
Default is 20 for 5A.
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PS Current Threshold3
The PS Current Threshold2 is dened in 1/4A (Amperes) increments
and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for AUTO.
Default is 4 for 5A.
PS3 Enable
Enable or Disables PS3. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
PS4 Enable
Use this feature to enable or disable PS4. This feature uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IMON Slope
IMON (Load Current Monitor) Slope is dened in 1/100 increments and
uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x4. Valid range is 0-200. For example, enter 125 for a 1.25 slope. Enter 0 for AUTO.
IMON Offset
IMON Offset is dened in 1/1000 increments and uses the BIOS VR
mailbox command 0x4. For example, enter 25,348 for a 25.348 offset. Valid range is 0-63999.
IMON Prex
This feature sets the IMON offset value to a positive or negative num­ber. The options are + and -.
VR Current Limit
This feature sets the Voltage Regulator current limit. The value repre­sents the maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time. The value is represented in 1/4A (Ampere) increments. A value of 400 equals 100A. Set this number to 0 for Auto. This uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x6.
VR Voltage Limit
This feature sets the Voltage Regulator voltage limit. The value is represented in mV. A value of 1250 equals 1.25V. Set this number to
0 for Auto. This uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x6.
TDC Enable
Enable or Disables TDC (Thermal Design Current). The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
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TDC Current Limit
The TDC Current Limit is dened in 1/8A (Amperes) increments and
uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x1A. A value of 1000 equals 125A. Valid range is 0-32767. Enter 0 for 0 Amps.
TDC Time Window
The TDC Time Window is dened in milliseconds. Valid range is 1-8ms and 10ms. Note that 9ms has no valid encoding in the MSR deni-
tion. The options are 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms, 6ms, 7ms, 8ms, and 10ms.
TDC Lock
This feature enables or disables TDC Lock. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
C states
C-States architecture, a processor power management platform devel­oped by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C Sates support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed:
Enhanced C-states
(Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled)
Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
C-State Auto Demotion
When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C State based on un-cored auto-demote information. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.
C-State Un-demotion
When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally undemote from demoted C3 or C1. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1 and C3.
Package C-State Demotion
This item enables the Package C-State demotion. The options are Dis­abled and Enabled.
Package C-State Un-Demotion
When set, the CPU will conditionally undemote from demoted Packaged Package C-State Un-Demotion. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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CState Pre-Wake
When set, this option enables or disables the C-State pre wake. The op­tions are Disabled and Enabled.
IO MWAIT Redirection
When enabled, this feature will map and send the IO read instructions to the IO registers. 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 Cpu Default, C10, C9, C8, C7S, C7, C6, C3, C2, C2, and Auto.

C3 Latency Control (MSR 0x60A)

Time Unit
Use this item to set the C3 latency control time unit. The options are 1ns, 32ns, 1024ns, 32768ns, 1048576ns, and 33554432ns.
Latency
Use this item to set the C3 latency time value. Valid range is 0-1023. The default setting is 78.

C6/C7 Short Latency Control (MSR 0x60B)

Time Unit
Use this item to set the C6/C7 short latency time unit. The options are 1ns, 32ns, 1024ns, 32768ns, 1048576ns, and 33554432ns.
Latency
Use this item to set the C6/C7 short latency time value. Valid range is 0-1023. The default setting is 118.

C6/C7 Long Latency Control (MSR 0x60C)

Time Unit
Use this item to set the C6/C7 long latency time unit. The options are 1ns, 32ns, 1024ns, 32768ns, 1048576ns, and 33554432ns.
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Latency
Use this item to set the C6/C7 long latency time value. Valid range is 0-1023. The default setting is 148.
Thermal Monitor
Use this feature to enable the thermal monitor support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Timed MWAIT
Use this feature to enable the Timed MWAIT support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Custom P-state Table

Energy Performance Gain
Use this feature to enable or disable the energy performance gain. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
EPG DIMM Idd3N
This feature displays the memory standby current.
EPG DIMM Idd3P
This item displays the active power-down current.

CPU Lock Configuration

CFG Lock
When Enabled, this item allows for the conguration of the MSR
0xE2[15] CFG lock bit. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Overclocking Lock
Select Enabled to prevent the CPU overclocking. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
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GT-Power Management

RC6 (Render Standby)
Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Maximum GT Frequency
This option is the Maximum GT Frequency as dened by the user.
Choose between 300MHz (RPN) and 1200MHz (RP0). Any value beyond this range will be clipped to its min/max supported by the CPU. The options are Default Max Frequency, 100MHz through 1200MHz (in increments of 50MHz).
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CPU OverClocking

BCLK Clock Frequency (1/100 MHz)
Use this item to set the CPU clock override value for the host system. The default setting is 10000.
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
Select the FCLK frequency for early power on. The options are Normal (800MHz), 1GHz, and 400MHz.
Active Processor Cores
Use this feature to select the number of active processor cores. The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. (These options depend on how many cores are supported by the CPU.)
Load SMC CPU OC Setting
This item has optimized pre-congured overclock settings. Select one
to activate. The options are Manual, 4.0GHz~5.5GHz (in 100MHz in­crements).
1-Core Ratio Limit Override
This increases (multiplies) 1 clock speed in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when one CPU core is active. The default setting is based on CPU.
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2-Core Ratio Limit Override
This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active. The default setting is based on CPU.
3-Core Ratio Limit Override
This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. The default setting is based on CPU.
4-Core Ratio Limit Override
This increases (multiplies) 4 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when four CPU cores are active. The default setting is based on CPU.
AVX Ratio Offset
The AVX Ratio Offset species a negative offset from the Turbo Ratio Limit MSR for AVX workloads. AVX is a more stressful workload. It is helpful to lower the AVX ratio to ensure maximum possible ratio for SSE workloads. Valid range is 0-31. Enter 0 for Auto.
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage
When enabled, pcode will be aware of the BCLK frequency when cal­culating the CPV/F curves. This is ideal for BCLK to avoid high voltage overrides. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
RSR
This item enables or disables the RSR feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Performance Mode
This option enables the selection of the default CPU performance during system boot. The options are Max Battery, Max Non-Turbo Perfor-
mance, and Turbo Performance.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to automatically 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.
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Turbo Mode
This feature allows processor cores to run faster than the rated operating
frequency in specic conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed:
Package Power Limit MSR Lock
This feature enables or disables the locking of Package Power Limit settings. When enabled Package Power Limit MSR will be locked and a reset will be required to unlock the register. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Congurable TDP Boot Mode
This feature sets the TDP Boot Mode to either Nominal, Down, Up, or Deactivated. When deactivated, it will set MSR to Nominal and MMIO to zero.
Congurable TDP Lock
This option sets the lock bits on TURBO_ACTIVATION_RATIO and CON-
FIG_TDP_CONTROL. When lock is enabled, Custom Cong TDP Count will be forced to 1 and Custom Cong TDP Boot Index will be forced to
0. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CTDP BIOS Control
This feature enables CTDP control via runtime ACPI BIOS methods. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Power Limit 1 Override
This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 1 Override. If this op­tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit and Power Limit 1 Time Window. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 1
This feature congures Package Power Limit 1, in milliwatts. When the
limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered after a period of time (see item below). A lower limit can save power and protect the CPU, while a higher limit improves performance. This value must be between Min Power Limit TDP limit. If value is '0' the BIOS will program the TDP value. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default setting is dependent on the CPU.
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Power Limit 1 Time Window
This item determines how long the time window over which the TDP value is maintained. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default setting is 8. This value may vary between 0~128.
Power Limit 2 Override
This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 2 Override. If this op­tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit and Power Limit 2 Time Window. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 2
This feature congures Package Power Limit 2, in milliwatts. When the
limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered after a period of time (see item below). A lower limit can save power and protect the CPU, while a higher limit improves performance. This value must be between Min Power Limit TDP limit. If value is '0' the BIOS will program the TDP value. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default setting is dependent on the CPU.
Platform PL1 Enable
This option disables or enables the Platform Power Limit 1 programming. If this option is enabled, it activates the PL1 value to be used by the processor to limit the average power of the given time window. The op­tions are Disabled and Enabled.
Platform PL2 Enable
This option disables or enables the Platform Power Limit 2 programming. If this option is enabled, it activates the PL1 value to be used by the processor to limit the average power of the given time window. The op­tions are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 3 Override
This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 3 Override. If this op­tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit and Power Limit 3 Time Window. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Power Limit 4 Override
This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 4 Override. If this op­tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit and Power Limit 4 Time Window. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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CPU Flex Ratio Override
Select Enabled to activate CPU Flex Ratio programming. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
CPU Flex Ratio Settings
When CPU Flex Ratio Override is enabled, this sets the value for the CPU Flex Ratio. The default is 25.
Core Max OC Ratio
This option sets the maximum overclocking ratio for the CPU core. The allowable range is 0-80.
System Agent Voltage (mV)
This option sets the System Agent Voltage in mV.
Core Voltage Mode
Use this feature to select the Core voltage mode. The options are Adap­tive and Override.
Core Extra Turbo Voltage
(If the feature above, Core Voltage Mode, is set to Adaptive.) Use this feature to set the extra voltage applied while GT is operating in turbo mode. Specify a value from 0mV to 2000mV. Enter 0 to use the manu­facture default value.
Core Voltage Override
(If the feature above, Core Voltage Mode, is set to Override.) Use this feature to set the core voltage override value.
Core Voltage Offset
Use this feature to set the CPU Voltage Offset value from -500mV to +500mV. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value.
Offset Prex
Use this feature to set the Core Voltage Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number. The default setting is "+".
Core PLL Voltage Offset
Use this feature to set the CPU PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-63 with each unit at 15mV. This is used to increase the range of the core frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to make a selection.
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Ring Max OC Ratio
This option sets the maximum overclocking ratio for the RING domain. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
Ring Min OC Ratio
This option sets the minimum overclocking ratio for the RING domain. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
Uncore Voltage Offset
Use this feature to set the uncore domain Voltage Offset value from
-1000mV to +1000mV. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default value. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
Offset Prex
Use this feature to set the offset value as positive or negative. The op­tions are + or -.
PCH Voltage
Use this feature to trim the PCH Voltage. Select from these values: 1.00V,
1.05V, 1.10V, 1.15V, 1.20V, 1.25V, and 1.30V.
CPU PLL Voltage
Use this feature to trim the CPU PLL Voltage. Select from these values:
1.20V, 1.25V, 1.30V, 1.35V, 1.40V, 1.45V, and 1.50V.
CPU_IO Voltage
Use this feature to calibrate the CPU I/O Voltage. Select from these val­ues: 0.975V, 1.15V, 1.30V, and 1.50V.
Load Line Calibration
Load line calibration is vDroop, which is the tendency for a CPU's vCore to drop when going from an idle state to a load state. Enable this feature to reduce vDroop. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
VRM Total Current Limit Capability
Use this feature to set the CPU integrated voltage regulator when under extreme high load for VRM total current limit. The options are 100%, 110%, 120%, 130%, 140%, 150%, 160%, 170%, 180%, 190%, and 200%.
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VRM Per-Phase Current Limit Capability
Use this feature to set the CPU integrated voltage regulator when un­der extreme high load for VRM per-phase current limit. The options are
100%, 110%, 120%, 130%, 140%, 150%, 160%, 170%, and 180%.
PSYS Slope
PSYS Slope is dened in 1/100 increments and uses the BIOS VR mailbox
command 0x9. Valid range is 0-200. For example, enter 125 for a 1.25 slope. Enter 0 for AUTO.
PSYS Offset
PSYS Offset is dened in 1/4 increments and uses the BIOS VR mailbox
command 0x9. For example, enter 100 for a 25 offset. Valid range is 0-255.
PSYS PMax Power
The value is dened in 1/8 Watt increments and uses the BIOS VR mail­box command 0xB. For example, enter 1000 for a 125 Watt PMax value. Valid range is 0-8192. Enter 0 for AUTO.

Acoustic Noise Settings

Acoustic Noise Mitigation
Select Enable to help mitigate acoustic noise on certain SKUs when the CPU is in deeper C-State. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
When the above is set to Enabled, the following can be congured:
IA VR Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for IA Domain
Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se­lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
Slow Slew Rate for IA Domain
This feature sets the VR IA Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or
16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are
Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
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GT VR Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for GT Domain
Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se­lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain
This feature sets the VR GT Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or
16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
SA VR Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for SA Domain
Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se­lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
Slow Slew Rate for SA Domain
This feature sets the VR SA Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or
16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.

Core/IA VR Settings

VR Cong Enable
Select Enable to activate VR conguration options. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
*If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become
available for conguration:
AC Loadline
AC Loadline is dened in 1/100 mOhms and uses the BIOS mailbox
command 0x2. A value of 100 equals 1.0 mOhm, and 1255 is 12.55 mOhms. Valid range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for AUTO.
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