Supero C9X299-PG, C9X299-PGF, C9X299-RPGF User Manual

C9X299-PG

C9X299-PGF

C9X299-RPGF

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

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interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer­ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• 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

receiver is connected.

• Consult the authorized dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used
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defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision Draft 5
Release Date: August 30, 2017

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Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and
use of the C9X299-PG/-PGF/-RPGF motherboard.

Manual Organization

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

the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel X299
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.

Preface

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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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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

• Six (6) SATA cables

• One (1) I/O shield

• One (1) Quick Reference Guide

• One (1) Driver CD

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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

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.

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。

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.

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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.

!הרהזא

שי .הניקת אל ךרדב הפלחוהו הדימב הללוסה לש ץוציפ תנכס תמייק

ףילחהל

.תצלמומ ןרצי תרבחמ םאותה גוסב הללוסה תא

.ןרציה תוארוה יפל עצבל שי תושמושמה תוללוסה קוליס

           

 

          

       

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Standardized Warning Statements

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.

Waarschuwing

De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in over-

eenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

경고!

이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

רצומה קוליס

!הרהזא

.הנידמה יקוחו תויחנהל םאתהב תויהל בייח הז רצומ לש יפוס קוליס

             

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Contacting Supermicro

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.

Supermicro 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 X299 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 Processor ......................................................... 2-3

Installing a CPU Heatsink ........................................................ 2-7

Removing a Heatsink ............................................................. 2-8

2-4 Installing DDR4 Memory ......................................................... 2-9

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DIMM Installation .................................................................. 2-9

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 M.2 Installation (optional) ..................................................... 2-14

2-7 Connectors/IO Ports ............................................................. 2-15

I/O Back Panel .................................................................... 2-15

C9X299-PG ......................................................................... 2-15

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................................................ 2-16

C9X299-PG ......................................................................... 2-16

Ethernet Port ................................................................... 2-17

HD AUDIO Ports ............................................................... 2-17

C9X299-PG ......................................................................... 2-17

ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port .......................................... 2-18

VGA Port ......................................................................... 2-18

C9X299-PG ......................................................................... 2-18

Front Control Panel .............................................................. 2-19

Front Control Panel Pin Denitions ......................................... 2-20

Power LED ..................................................................... 2-20

HDD LED ........................................................................ 2-20

NIC1/NIC2 Activty LED ..................................................... 2-20

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail ..................................................... 2-21

Power Fail LED ................................................................. 2-21

Power Button .................................................................. 2-22

Reset Button .................................................................. 2-22

2-8 Connecting Cables ............................................................... 2-23

ATX Main PWR and CPU PWR Connectors ............................ 2-23

Fan Headers .................................................................... 2-24

Chassis Intrusion ............................................................. 2-24

Internal Buzzer/Speaker ................................................... 2-25

Speaker .......................................................................... 2-25

Serial Port ....................................................................... 2-26

4-pin External BMC I2C Header .......................................... 2-26

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

Intel RAID Key Header...................................................... 2-27

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U.2 SSD Connectors ........................................................ 2-28

M.2 Connectors ................................................................ 2-28

Front Panel Audio Header .................................................. 2-29

TPM Header/Port 80 ......................................................... 2-29

Standby Power Header ..................................................... 2-30

Power SMB (I2C) Header ................................................... 2-30

2-9 Jumper Settings .................................................................. 2-31

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................ 2-31

Clear CMOS & JBT1 .......................................................... 2-32

Watch Dog Timer Enable/Disable ....................................... 2-32

Manufacturing Mode ......................................................... 2-33

Audio Enable ................................................................... 2-33

Power Button ................................................................... 2-34

Reset Button ................................................................... 2-34

VGA Enable/Disable .......................................................... 2-35

2-10 Onboard Indicators .............................................................. 2-36

LAN LEDs ........................................................................ 2-36

Onboard Power LED .......................................................... 2-36

Status Display ................................................................. 2-37

M.2 Activity LEDs ............................................................. 2-37

2-11 Hard Drive Connections ........................................................ 2-38

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) ................................ 2-38

U.2 SSD Connectors ........................................................ 2-38

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

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4-2 CPU ..................................................................................... 4-3

4-3 Memory ................................................................................ 4-6

4-4 Advanced ............................................................................ 4-11

4-5 IPMI ................................................................................... 4-67

4-6 Boot ................................................................................... 4-70

4-7 BIOS Update ....................................................................... 4-73

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® 5 ................................................... 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

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

About this Motherboard

The C9X299-PG/-PGF/-RPGF motherboard supports a single Intel®

Core™ X-series processor in an LGA2066 R4 socket. With the Intel

X299 chipset built in, the C9X299-PG/-PGF/-RPGF motherboard offers

substantial system performance and storage capability for overclocking

platforms in a sleek package. Please refer to our website (http://www.

supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates.

1-2 Chipset Overview

Intel X299 Express Chipset Features

• Direct Media Interface (up 10 Gb/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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Not Sure About This Feature

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1-3 Motherboard Features

CPU

Intel® Core™ X-series processor in an LGA2066 R4
type socket.

Memory

Supports up to 128GB of unbuffered, non-ECC, DDR4
memory with speeds of up to 3733MT/s (OC).

Dual-channel memory

DIMM sizes

UDIMM Up to 128GB at 1.2V

Chipset

Intel X299 chipset

Expansion Slots

One (1) CPU PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot

One (1) PCH PCI-E 3.0 x1 slot

Two (2) M.2 slots

Network
Connections

Intel I210 Network Controller

Two (2) RJ-45 ports with Link and Activity LEDs on the
I/O back panel

I/O Devices Hard Drive Connections

SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Six (6) I-SATA 0~5 via Intel X299

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

U.2 Connectors Two (2) U.2 Connectors for 2.5"

SSD Drives

USB Devices

One (1) USB 3.1 Type-C port on the I/O back panel
Three (3) USB 3.1 Type-A ports on the I/O back panel
Two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the I/O back panel
One (1) front accessible USB 3.0 headers
Two (2) front accessible USB 2.0 headers

Keyboard/Mouse

One PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port on the I/O back panel

Other I/O Ports

One (1) VGA Port

One (1) Serial Port header (COM1)

Graphics

Aspeed AST2500 Graphics Controller

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Audio

One (1) High Denition Audio 7.1 channel connector

supported by Realtek ALC1150 on the back panel.
(Not available on the C9X299-RPGF)

One (1) Front Panel Audio Header

Super I/O

Nuvoton NCT6792D-B

BIOS

256Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS

DMI 2.8, PCI 3.0, ACPI 3.0, BIOS rescue hot-key, SPI
dual/quad speed support, Overclock support

Power
Configuration

ACPI Power Management (S3/S4/S5)

Power Button Override Mechanism

Internal/External Modem Ring-On

Power-on mode for AC power recovery

Health
Monitoring

CPU Monitoring

Onboard monitors: +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/- 12V,
+3.3V Stby, +5V Stby, VBAT, HT, Memory PCH
Temperature, and System Temperature

6-phase CPU switching voltage regulator

CPU/System overheat LED and control

CPU Thermal Trip support

Fan Control

Five (5) proprietary 4-pin fan headers

Low noise fan speed control

System
Management

PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface)

2.0 support

System resource alert via SuperDoctor® 5

SuperDoctor 5, NMI

Chassis Intrusion header and detection

CD Utilities

BIOS ash upgrade utility

Drivers and software for Intel X299 chipset utilities

LED Indicators

CPU/System Overheat, Power/suspend state, Fan Fail­ure, HDD activity, LAN activity

Dimensions

ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6") (304.8 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: +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/- 12V, +3.3V Stby, +5V
Stby, VBAT, HT, Memory PCH Temperature, and System Temperature.
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 5

in the Windows and Linux operating systems. 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, the 12V 8-pin power connector
located at JPW2 is also required to ensure adequate power supply to the
system. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

Attention! To prevent damage to the power supply or mother­board, please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and a
8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to
the 24-pin (JPW1) and the 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors 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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C9X299-PG 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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C9X299-PG Motherboard Layout

BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1

U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

Important Notes to the User

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

JF1 front panel connections.

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

• Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

• 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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C9X299-PG Block Diagram

SVID

DDR4 (2DPC)
Non-ECC UDIMM

DIMMA0

DIMMB0

8GT/s

x4 DMI

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMC0

DIMMD0

DIMMC1

DIMMD1

KBL-X : IMVP8
SKX-X : VR13

TPM Header

NCT6792D-B
LPC I/O

COM1 Header

PS2 KB/MS

FAN SPEED CTRL

Voltage monitor

Temp Sensor

AZALIA

SWITCH

PCIe x16 SLOT1

PCIe3.0_x8
PE3 0~7

8.0GT/s

U.2

SWITCH

PCIe3.0_x4
PE3 12~15

8.0GT/s

PCIe3.0_x8
PE3 0~7

PCIe3.0_x4
PE3 0~3

U.2

PCIe3.0_x4
PE3 12~15

PCIe3.0_x4
PE3 12~15

SWITCH

PCIe x16 SLOT3

PCIe3.0_x4
PE3 12~15

SWITCH

PCIe3.0_x8
PE1 15~8

8.0GT/s

PCIe3.0_x8
PE1 15~8

PCIe3.0_x8

PE1 8~15

PCIe x16 SLOT4

PCIe3.0_x8
PE1 15~8

PCIe x16 SLOT5

PCIe3.0_x8
PE2 15~0

8.0GT/s

PCIe x16 SLOT2

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x1

6X SATA-III

SATA-III
6Gb/s

M.2 SOCKET SSD

PCIe3.0_x4
8GT/s

M.2 SOCKET SSD

PCIe3.0_x4
8GT/s
PCIe3.0_x2
8GT/s

USB3.1 TYPEA+TYPEC

PCIe3.0_x2
8GT/s

USB3.1 TYPE A*2

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x1

GLAN
I210

RJ45

Realtek ALC115

5Gbps

USB3.0

2 X USB 3.0 Rear

5Gbps

USB3.0

2 X USB 3.0 Header

480Mbps

4 X USB 2.0 Header

USB2.0

AST2500

PCIe3.0_x1

USB2.0_x2

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x1

GLAN
AQC108

RJ45

RMII

SWITCH

FLASH
SPI 128Mb

FLASH

SPI 128Mb

VGA

DDR4

SMBUS

GPIO
SMBUS

SMBUS

SMBUS

SMBUS

Audio Jack/ Audio Pin Header

Intel

PCH

Intel

(Socket-R)

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C9X299-PG Quick Reference

BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

Jumper Description Default

CLEAR CMOS Clear CMOS Switch Push Button Switch

JBT1 Clear CMOS Short pads to clear

CMOS

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable

(C9X299-PGF/RPGF only)

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME2 Intel® Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)

JWD1 Watch Dog Function Enable Pins 1-2 (RST)

POWER BUTTON Internal Power Button Push Button Switch

RESET BUTTON Onboard System Reset

Button

Push Button Switch

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1-11

Connector Description

B2 Onboard Battery

FAN1~5 System/CPU fan Headers

(FAN1/FAN2: CPU Fans)

HD AUDIO High Denition Audio Ports (back panel)

(Not available on C9X299-RPGF model)

I-SATA0~5 Intel X299 SATA 3.0 Ports (6Gb/sec)

J3701 Front Panel Audio Header

JCOM1 COM Header

JD1 Speaker/buzzer

(Pins 1~4: External Speaker, Pins 3~4:
Buzzer)

JF1 Front Control Panel Header

JIPMB1 4-pin External I2C Header (for an IPMI

card)

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I2C Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Re-

quired)

JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Re-

quired)

JPW3 +12V 4-pin CPU Power Connector (Re-

quired)

JRK1 Intel RAID Key Header

JSD1 SATA DOM (Disk On Module) Power Con-

nector

JSTBY1 Standby Power Header

JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header

LAN1/LAN2 LAN1: 5Gb LAN port

LAN2: 1Gb LAN Port (IPMI LAN)

PCI-E M.2 CONNECTOR 1,
2*

PCIE M.2 connectors small form factor
devices and other portable devices for
high speed NVMe SSDs

SP1 Intenal Buzzer/Speaker

U.2 CONNECTOR 1, 2* U.2 connectors for 2.5” SSD Drives

USB0/1, 2/3 Front Access USB 2.0 Headers

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LED Description Color/State Status

LED1 Status Code LED

Digital Read­out

See the link
below for code

denitions

LED7201

Onbaord Standby PWR
LED

Solid Green Power On

LED6903

M.2 connector 2 SSD
Active LED

Solid Green M.2 device active

LED6904

M.2 connector 1 SSD
Active LED

Solid Green M.2 device active

*Download the AMI status codes at http://www.ami.com/support/doc/ami_aptio_4.x_status_codes_pub.pdf

USB4/5 Back panel USB 3.0 ports

U S B 6/ 7, 8 /9 Back panel USB 3.1 Ports

(USB8: Type A, USB9: Type C)

USB16/17 Front Access USB 3.0 Header

VGA Back panel VGA port

(C9X299-RGF and C9X299-RPGF only)

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1-13

PCIe Slot Configuration Support

CPU SLOT1 SLOT3 SLOT5 SLOT7 U.2_1 U.2_2

Kabylake-X
(16 Lanes)

N/A N/A x4 x8 x4 N/A

Skylake-X
(28 Lanes)

N/A

x4

(def.)

or

N/A

x8 x16

N/A
(def.)
or x4

N/A

Skylake-X
(44 Lanes)

x8

(def.)

or

N/A

x8

(def.)

or

N/A

x8

(def.)

or

x16

x16 x4

N/A

(def.)

or

x4

Note: Refer to the table below to determine how each CPU affects
PCIe Slot support.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-1

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed

Screws

Phillips-Head Screwdriver

Intel LGA 1151 Processor

DDR4 DIMMs

PC Chassis

Heatsink with Fan

Power Supply

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.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-3

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, re-

moving 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 Processor

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

1. Remove the WARNING plastic cap from the socket.

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OPEN 1st

WARNING!

Press down

on

Load Lever

labeled 'Open 1st'.

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

2. There are two load levers on the LGA2066 socket. To open the

socket cover, press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st".

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

Press down on

Load

Lever 'Close 1st'

Pull lever away from
the socket

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

WARNING!

Gently push
down to pop the
load plate open.

3. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load
plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position.

4. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently push down on the
"Open 1st" lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open
it completely.

1

1

1

2

2

2

Chapter 2: Installation

2-5

Socket Keys

CPU Keys

5. Use your thumb and index nger to hold the CPU on its edges.

Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the
socket keys.

6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into
the socket. To avoid damaging the CPU or socket, do not drop the
CPU onto the socket, move it horizontally or vertically, or rub it
against the socket pins.

7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that it is properly installed.

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OPEN 1st

OPEN 1st

OPEN 1st

Lever Lock

Lever Lock

Push down and

lock 'Open 1st'

lever

Push down and lock

'Close 1st' lever.

Gently close

the load plate.

2

1

3

4

8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the "Close

1st" lever rst, then lock the "Open 1st" lever second. Gently push

the load levers down to the lever locks.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-7

OPEN 1st

Installing a CPU Heatsink

1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mount-

ing holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention
mechanism. Tighten the screws in the following order:

Note: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference
only. They might look different from the components installed in
your system.

Screw #1

Screw #2

Screw #3

Screw #4

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Removing a Heatsink

Warning: 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 uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other
components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.

2. Loosen the screws in the order below.

3. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it. Do not use excessive force

when wriggling the heatsink.

4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.

OPEN 1st

Screw #1

Screw #3

Screw #2

Screw #4

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2-9

BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1

U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

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 DIMMA1, DIMMB1,
DIMMC1, DIMMD1, then
DIMMA2, DIMMB2. DIMMC2,
DIMMD2. For the system to
work properly, please use the
memory modules of the same
type and speed.

2. Align the DIMM module key
with the receptive point on the
single-latch DIMM slot.

3. Push the release tab outward to
unlock the slot.

4. Align the notch on the end of
the module against the recep­tive point on the end of the slot.

5. Press both ends of the module
straight down into the slot until
the module snaps into place.

6. Push the release tab to the lock
position to secure the module
into the slot.

Removing Memory Modules

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

Release Tab

Notch

Press both notches

straight down into

the memory slot.

Module Key

Receptive Point

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Memory Support

The C9X299-PG/-PGF/-RPGF supports up to 128GB of Unbuffered
(UDIMM) non-ECC DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3733MHz (OC)
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.

Notes

Use memory modules of the same type and speed on the
motherboard. Mixing of memory modules of different types and
speeds is not allowed.

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.

1. Align the DIMM module key with the receptive point on the single­latch DIMM slot.

DIMMA2

DIMMB2

Towards the CPU

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

USB 4/5(3.0)

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

VGA

KB/Mouse

FAN5

FAN4

J3701

LAN
CTRL

Towards the CPU

DIMMD1

DIMMC1

DIMMC2

DIMMD2

USB 4/5(3.0)

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

VGA

KB/Mouse

FAN5

FAN4

J3701

LAN
CTRL

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Memory Population Guidelines

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in
the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1, then DIMMA2,
DIMMB2. DIMMC2, DIMMD2.

• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same size, type, and speed.

• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the
speed of the slowest DIMM.

Recommended Population (Balanced) (cont.)

DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMC2 DIMMD2

N/A N/A 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB N/A N/A 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB

1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB 1, 4, 8GB

Recommended Population (Balanced)

CPU Support/

DIMM Channel

Total SystemMemory

Core i9 7900X/ i7 7800X series Core
Core i7 7700X/ i5 7600X series/
Dual channel

Up to 16GB

Core i9 7900X/ i7 7800X series Core
Core i7 7700X/ i5 7600X series/
Dual channel

Up to 32GB

Core i9 7900X/ i7 7800X series Core
Core i7 7700X/ i5 7600X series/
Dual channel

Up to 64GB

Core i9 7900X/ i7 7800X series Core
Core i7 7700X/ i5 7600X series/
Dual channel

Up to 128GB

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

Location of Mounting Holes

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.

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

Phillips Screwdriver (1)

Standoffs (9)

Only if Needed

Phillips Screws (9)

Tools Needed

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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 M.2 Installation (optional)

Two optional M.2 (M-key) connectors are supported by the
C9X299-PG/-PGF/-RPGF. M.2 devices are used for solid state storage
and internal expansion. Follow the steps below in order to install an M.2
device.

1) Locate one of two standoffs.
Remove and set aside screw.

2) Plug M.2 device into M.2 con­nector and lower the semi-circle
notched end onto standoff.

3) Replace screw and tighten to
secure M.2 device into place. Do
not over-tighten so as to avoid
damaging the M.2 device.

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

2-7 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.

I/O Back Panel

A PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse F USB 3.1 Port 6 K Center/LFE Out P Mic In

B USB 3.0 Port 4 G USB 3.01 Port 7 L Surround Out

C USB 3.0 Port 5 H GB LAN Port 2 M S/PDIF Out

D VGA I USB 3.1 Port 8 (Type A) N Line In

E 5G LAN Port 1 J USB 3.1 Port 9 (Type C) O Line Out

G

H

I

J

K

L O

P

A

B

C

D

E

F

M

N

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A. Back panel USB4

B. Back panel USB5

C. Back panel USB6

D. Back panel USB7

E. Back panel USB8

F. Back panel USB9

G. USB0/1

H. USB2/3

I. USB16/17

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two USB 3.0 ports (USB4/5), four USB 3.1 ports (USB6/7, USB8: Type
A, USB9: Type C) are on the I/O back panel. In addition, two USB 2.0
headers (USB0/1, USB2/3) and one USB 3.0 header (USB16/17) are
located on the motherboard to provide front chassis access using USB

cables (not included). Refer to the tables below for pin denitions.

Back Panel USB (2.0) #0/1, USB (3.1)

#8/9/10/11 Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 5 +5V

2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0

3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0

4 Ground 8 Ground

Front Panel USB (2.0) Header #0/1/2/3

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3

5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

Front Panel USB (3.0) Header #16/17

Pin Denitions

Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description

1 19 VBUS Power

2 18 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver

3 17 StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pari

4 16 Ground Ground of PWR Return

5 15 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Transmitter

6 14 StdA_SSTX+ Differential Pair

7 13 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return

8 12 D- USB 2.0 Differential Pair

9 11 D+

G

H

I

A

B

C

D

E

F

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Ethernet Port

There are two Gigabit Ethernet ports
(LAN) on the I/O back panel to provide
network connections. These ports accept
RJ45 type cables.

Note: Please refer to the LED Indica­tor Section for LAN LED information.

LAN Ports

Pin Denition

Pin# Denition

1 P2V5SB 10 SGND

2 TD0+ 11 Act LED

3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB

4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED

(Green, +3V3SB)

5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

6 TD2+ 15 Ground

7 TD2- 16 Ground

8 TD3+ 17 Ground

9 TD3- 18 Ground

(NC: No Connection)

A. LAN1
B. LAN2
C. Center/LFE Out
D. Surround Out
E. S/PDIF Out
F. Line In
G. Line Out
H. Mic In

HD AUDIO Ports

This motherboard features a 7.1+2
Channel High Denition Audio (HDA) co­dec that provides 10 DAC channels. The
HD Audio connections on the I/O back
panel simultaneously supports multiple­streaming 7.1 sound playback with two
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.

G

A B

C

D

E

F

H

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and mouse port is located on the back panel
above USB Ports 4/5.

A. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
B. VGA Port

A

C9X299-PG

B

VGA Port

A VGA port is located on the I/O back panel. Use this port to connect to
a compatible VGA display.

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

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.

JF1 Header Pins

Power Button

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

#3-4

Ground

Ground

1920

NIC2 LED

X

NMI

Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc

X

Power Fail LED

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

#1-2

Vcc

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Power Button

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

#3-4

Ground

Ground

1920

NIC2 LED

X

NMI

Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc

X

Power Fail LED

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

#1-2

Vcc

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.

Power LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 Vcc

16 PWR LED

A. PWR LED
B. HDD LED
C. NIC1 LED
D. NIC2 LED

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 and SATA
activities. Refer to the table on the right

for pin denitions.

HDD LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 Vcc

14 HD Active

NIC1/NIC2 Activty LED

The NIC (Network Interface Controller)
LED connection for LAN port 1 is located
on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED
connection for LAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and

10. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and
NIC2 LED indicators to display network
activities. Refer to the table on the right

for pin denitions.

LAN LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 Vcc

10/12 NIC2/NIC1 LED

B

A

C

D

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Power Button

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

#3-4

Ground

Ground

1920

NIC2 LED

X

NMI

Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc

X

Power Fail LED

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

#1-2

Vcc

A. Overheat/Fan Fail
B. Power Fail

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.

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

Flashing Fan Fail

B

A

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located
on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table

below for pin denitions.

Power Fail LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

5 No Connection

6 Power Fail

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Power Button

The Power Button connection is located
on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily
contacting both pins will power on/off
the system. This button can also be 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 Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 Ground

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a
hardware reset switch on the computer
case to reset the system. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

Reset Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

3 Reset

4 Ground

Power Button

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

#3-4

Ground

Ground

1920

NIC2 LED

X

NMI

Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

Vcc

X

Power Fail LED

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

#1-2

Vcc

A. Power Button
B. Reset Button

B

A

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

2-8 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.

A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

B. 8-Pin PWR

C. 4-pin PWR

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Denitions (JPW1)

Pin# Denition Pin # Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 COM 3 COM

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 COM 5 COM

18 COM 6 +5V

19 COM 7 COM

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 COM 12 +3.3V

(Required)

12V 8-pin Power Connec-

tor Pin Denitions

Pins Denition

1 through 4 Ground

5 through 8 +12V

ATX Main PWR and CPU PWR
Connectors

The 24-pin main power connector
(JPW1) provides power to the mother­board. The 4-pin and 8-pin CPU PWR
connectors (JPW2, JPW3) are also re­quired for the processor. These power
connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V speci-

cation. Refer to the table on the right
for pin denitions.

B

A

C

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

Fan Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V

(Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Fan Headers

The motherboard has ve 4-pin fan head­ers (FAN1 ~ FAN5). 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.

A. FAN1 (CPU Fan)

B. FAN2 (CPU Fan)

C. FAN3

D. FAN4

E. FAN5

F. Chassis Intrusion

Chassis Intrusion

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

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

B

A

C

D

E

F

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Internal Buzzer/Speaker

The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used
to provide audible indications for various
beep codes. Refer to the table on the

right for pin denitions.

A. Internal Buzzer

B. Speaker Header

Internal Buzzer

Pin Denition

Pin# Denitions

Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In

Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm

Speaker

Speaker

On the JD1 header, pins 3-4 are used for
a buzzer. If you wish to use an external
speaker, close pins 1-4 with a cable.
Refer to the table on the right for pin

denitions.

Speaker Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 3~4 Buzzer

Pins1~4 External Speaker

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

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U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

B

A

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1

U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A. COM1

B. 4-pin External BMC Header

Serial Port

There is one serial (COM) header on
the motherboard. COM1 is located
next to the PCI-E slot 1. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

B

A

DOM PWR

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Data

2 Ground

3 Clock

4 No Conneciton

4-pin External BMC I2C Header

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

to the table below for pin denitions.

Serial/COM Port

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

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DOM PWR Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power con­nector, located at JSD1, provides 5V
power to a solid state DOM storage
device connected to one of the SATA
ports. Refer to the table on the right for

pin denitions.

DOM PWR

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

A. DOM PWR

B. RAID Key Header

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1

U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

B

A

Intel RAID Key

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 GND

2 PU 3.3V Stdby

3 GND

4 PCH RAID KEY

Intel RAID Key Header

The JRK1 header allows the user to en­able RAID functions. Refer to the table

below for pin denitions.

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A. U.2 Connector 1

B. U.2 Connector 2

C. PCI-E M.2 Connector 1

D. PCI-E M.2 Connector 2

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

B

A

M.2 Connectors

M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The two
M.2 connectors are designed for internal mounting devices and provides
M Key 2242/22320 support dedicated for SSD devices with the ultimate
performance capability in a PCI Express 3.0 interface for native PCI-E
SSD support. Refer to pages 2-14 and 2-15 for installation guidelines.

C

U.2 SSD Connectors

The two U.2 SSD connectors (U.2 Connector 1, U.2 Connector 2) on
the board support Solid State Drives (SSD) and is an extension of the
existing SATA connectors. They offer up to 4x PCI 3.0 lanes to a con­nected SSD device.

D

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A. AUDIO FP

B. TPM Header

Front Panel Audio Header

A 10-pin Audio header at J3701 is sup­ported on the motherboard. This header
allows you to connect the motherboard
to a front panel audio control panet, if
needed. Connect an audio cable to the
audio header to use this feature (not
supplied). Refer to the table at right for

pin denitions for the header.

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

TPM Header/Port 80

A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 head­er is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM
support and Port 80 connection. Use this
header to enhance system performance
and data security. Refer to the table on

the right for pin denitions.

TPM/Port 80 Header

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>

5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)

7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2

9 +3.3V 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 SMB_CLK4 14 SMB_DAT4

15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 CLKRUN# (X)

19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)

A

B

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Standby Power Header

The Standby Power header is located at
JSTBY1 on the motherboard. Refer to

the table on the right for pin denitions.

Standby Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 Wake-up

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SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A

Power SMB (I2C) Header

Power System Management Bus header
at JPI2C1 monitors the power supply, fan
and system temperatures. Refer to the

table below for pin denitions.

Standby Power

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Clock

2 Data

3 Power Fail

4 Ground

5 +3.3V

B

A. JSTBY1

B. JPI2C1

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2-9 Jumper Settings

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.

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

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

usng JBT1, short the two pads of JBT1 with a 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 defaults.

A. JBT1
B. Clear CMOS
C. Watch Dog Timer

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Pin# Denition

1-2 Reset (default)

2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

Watch Dog Timer 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. Refer to the table on the right for
jumper settings.

A

B

C

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Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Pin # Denition

1-2 Enabled

2-3 Disabled

Audio Enable

JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable
the onboard audio support. The default
position is on pins 1-2 to enable onboard
audio connections. Refer the table on the
right for jumper settings.

A. Manufacturing Mode
B. Audio Enable

Manufacturing Mode

Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to by­pass SPI ash security and force the sys­tem to operate in Manufacturing Mode,

allowing the user to ash the system
rmware from a host server for system
setting modications. Refer to the table

on the right for jumper settings.

Manufacturing Mode

Jumper Settings

Pin# Denition

1-2 Normal (Default)

2-3 Manufacturing Mode

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1

U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A

B

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Power Button

In addition to the soft power switch provided in JF1, the motherboard
is equipped with a soft power button on the motherboard. This switch
works the same way as the soft power switch on JF1.

Reset Button

When pressed, the Reset Button will reset the system and reboot. This
action will erase everything in memory and restart the system.

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+

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A

B

A. Power Button
B. Reset Button

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A. VGA Enable/Disable

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PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

A

VGA Enable/Disable

JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the
VGA port using the onboard graphics
controller. The default setting is Enabled.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Pin # Denition

1-2 Enabled

2-3 Disabled

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A. LAN LEDs

B. Onboard Power LED

LAN LEDs

Two LAN ports are on the I/O back
panel. These Ethernet LAN ports have
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.
Refer to the tables on the right for more
information.

2-10 Onboard Indicators

LAN

Activity LED

Link LED

Onboard PWR LED Indicator

LED Status

Status Denition

Off System Off

Solid Green System on, or

System off and PWR
Cable Connected

Onboard Power LED

An Onboard Power LED is located at
LED7201. When this LED is on, the AC
power cable is connected. Make sure to
disconnect the power cable before re­moving or installing a component.

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 5 Gbps

BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

B

A

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BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1

U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RSTX

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

Status Display

LED1 is made up of two alpha­numeric displays that will display
a status or POST code, when
the motherboard is powered on.
Please download the following
AMI publication for a complete
list of POST codes:

http://www.ami.com/support/doc/ami_aptio_4.x_status_codes_pub.pdf

A. Status Code LED

B. M.2 Connector 1 Activity LED

C. M.2 Connector 2 Activity LED

B

A

C

M.2 Activity LEDs

There are two M.2 LEDs. LED6903
is the activity LED for M.2 connector
1,and LED6904 is the activity LED
for M.2 connector 2. When the LED
is blinking, M.2 functions normally.

BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

+

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

J*

LED1

JPAC1

JPG1

JBT1

JSTBY1

MH12

MH14

LED6903

LED6904

B2

PCH

M.2 LED

LED Status

Status Denition

Blinking Green Device is working

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2-11 Hard Drive Connections

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I­SATA5)

Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors
(I-SATA 0~5) are supported by the Intel
X299 PCH chip (supports RAID 0, 1, 5,

10). Refer to the table on the right for

pin denitions.

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

U.2 SSD Connectors

Two U.2 SSD connectors (U.2 Connector
1, U.2 Connector 2) are supported on the
board. These connectors support Solid
State Drives (SSD) and is an extension of
the existing SATA connectors. They offer
up to 4x PCI 3.0 lanes to a connected
SSD device.

BIOS
LICENSE

MAC CODE

IPMI CODE

BAR CODE

C9X299-PG REV:1.01

+

1

+

PRESS FIT

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 2

PCIE M.2 CONNECTOR 1

SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4

JD1

CLEAR CMOS

U.2 CONNECTOR 1
U.2 CONNECTOR 2

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

I-SATA3

USB 4/5(3.0)

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1

NMI

USB 16/17(3.0)

CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PWR LEDHDD LED XPWR ON OH/FF NIC1NIC2RST X

CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

CPU SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE

JPAC1:AUDIO

HD AUDIO

USB 8/9 (3.1)

LAN2

LAN1

USB 6/7(3.1)

DIMMD2

DIMMD1

DIMMC2

DIMMC1

VGA

KB/Mouse

CLOSE 1st

OPEN 1st

JF1

LGA2066

J*

LED1

JRK1

SP1

JTPM1

JPI2C1

JL1

JPAC1

JWD1

JPG1

JPME2

FAN5

FAN3

FAN2

FAN4

FAN1

JBT1

JSD1

JIPMB1

JSTBY1

MH15

MH12

MH14

JD1

J3701

LED6903

LED6904

LED7201

B2

JPW1

JPW2

JCOM1

PCH

LAN
CTRL

RESET

POWER

JPW3

B

A C

D

E

F

G

H

A. U.2 Connector 1

B. U.2 Connector 2

C. I-SATA4

D. I-SATA5

E. I-SATA2

F. I-SATA3

G. I-SATA0

H. I-SATA1

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Notes

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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 add­on 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.

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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.

No Video

1. If the power is on, but you have no video. In this case, you will

need to remove 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 different 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 supply may cause the system to lose CMOS setup informa­tion. Refer to Section 1-7 for details on recommended power sup­plies.

2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that
it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

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

contact your vendor for repairs.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have
followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard
manufacturer, Supermicro 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 Support.

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

www.supermicro.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.supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm).

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

number ready when placing a call to our technical support depart-

ment. We can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail],

by phone at: [phone], 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 C9X299-PG/-PGF/-RPGF supports up to 128GB of unbuf-

fered 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.,

C9X299) and build version as the extension. For example,
"C9X299.115". 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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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 outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out
from the holder.

4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

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
Lock

Battery

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.

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1

2

Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 and 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.

This side up

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/RmaForm/). 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.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-1

Chapter 4

BIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C9X299-PGF.
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 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 main BIOS menu feature is described in this manual. The Main
BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays

all the submenus that can be congured. Grayed-out features cannot
be congured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key

legend is an area reserved for a text message. When a submenu is se­lected in the left frame, the text becomes red. Often a text message will
accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in.
Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these
text messages.)

The AMI BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called
"hot keys". Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at
any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>,
<F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, arrow keys, etc.

Note: Settings in Bold are default settings.

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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.

Changing Between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode

Above the basic motherboard information and the clock is the EZ Mode/
Advanced Mode button. When in EZ Mode, Serial ATA Port 0~5 informa­tion and the aQuantia AQtion PXE-2.0 boot option will be shown. When

in Advanced Mode, all following conguration menus and their contents

become available.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-3

4-2 CPU

When you rst enter the AMI BIOS setup utility, you will enter the CPU

setup screen. You can always return to this screen by selecting the CPU
tab at the top.

The information below will vary depending on the CPU installed in the
system.

• Type

• ID

• Speed

• L1 Data Cache

• L1 Instruction Cache

• L2 Cache

• L3 Cache

• L4 Cache

• VMX

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• SMX/TXT

C6DRAM

This feature enables/disables moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory
when the CPU is in C6 (Deep-C) state. Enabling this will increase lag time
to return to higher C-states. The default option is Disabled.

CPU Flex Ratio Override

This feature enables CPU Flex Ratio Programming. The options are Dis­abled or Enabled.

CPU Flex Ratio

When the feature above is enabled, this feature allows for a custom ratio

value to be entered. It must be between the Max Efciency Ratio and the

Max Non-turbo Ratio set by the hardware. The default is 40.

Hardware Prefetcher

This feature controls the MLC streamer prefetcher. The options are Dis­abled or Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

This feature controls prefetching of adjacent cache lines. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

This feature enables a VMM to utilize Vanderpool (virtualization) Technol­ogy hardware capabilities. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PECI

This feature enables PECI. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

This feature controls how many CPU cores are enabled. The options are

All, 1, 2, and 3.

Built-in Self-Test (BIST)

Select Enabled to activate the Built-In Self Test (BIST) on reset. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.

JTAG C10 Power

Select Enabled to activate power JTAG in C10 and deeper power states.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.

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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
or Enabled.

MachineCheck

This feature enables the computer to report hardware errors through the
operating system. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

MonitorMwait

Select Enable to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor in­structions monitors a region of memory for writes, and MWait instructions
instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored region begins to write. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.

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4-3 Memory

The following feature information depends on currently installed hard­ware:

• Memory RC Version

• Memory Frequency

• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

• Channel 0 Slot 0

• Channel 0 Slot 1

• Channel 1 Slot 0

• Size

• Number of Ranks

• Manufacturer

• Channel 1 Slot 1

Memory ratio/reference clock options moved to

Overclock->Memory->Custom Prole menu

MRC ULT Safe Cong

This feature enables MRC ULT Safe Conguration. The options are Dis­abled or Enabled.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

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Maximum Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard
memory modules. The options are Auto, 1067, 1333, 1600, 1867, 2133,
2400, 2667, 2933, and 3200.

HOB Buffer Size

This feature controls the Handling of Buffers (HOB) buffer size. The op­tions are Auto, 1B, 1KB, and Max (assuming 63KB HOB size).

ECC Support

This feature enables or disables support for DDR ECC memory. The op­tions are Disabled or Enabled.

SA GV

SpeedStep, also known as System Agent Geyserville. This feature enables
a processor to dynamically enter different P-states in order to control
power consumption. The options are Disabled, Fixed Low, Fixed High,
and Enabled.

SA GV Low Freq

This feature sets the low point frequency for System Agent Geyserville.
The default for LPDDR3/DDR3 is 1067. The default for DDR4 is 1333.
The general default options is MRC default.

Retrain on Fast Fail

This feature restarts MRC in Cold mode in the event that a software

MemTest fails during fast ow. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Command Tristate

This feature enables tri-state logic. Tri-state logic is used to ensure clear
data bit transmissions via Buses. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Enable RH Prevention

This feature enables row hammer prevention. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Row Hammer Solution

Select the method used in order to prevent row hammer. The options
are Hardware RHP or 2x Refresh.

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RH Activation Probability

This feature controls Row Hammer Activation probability. The options are
1/2^2, 1/2^3, 1/2^4, 1/2^5, 1/2^6, 1/2^7, 1/2^8, 1/2^9, 1/2^10,

1/2^11, 1/2^12, 1/2^13, 1/2^14, 1/2^15.

Exit on Failure (MRC)

This feature enables Exit on Failure for MRC training steps. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

MC Lock

This feature enables the ability to lock MC registers. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

Probeless Trace

This feature controls probeless trace conguration. The options are Dis­abled, GDXC IOT/MOT, and HD Port.

Enable/Disable IED (Intel Enhanced Debug)

This feature controls whether Intel® Enhanced Debug is enabled or not.

Ch Hash Support

When memory is interleaved, this feature enables Channel Hash support.

Ch Hash Mask

Enter a value for the BIT(s) to be included in the XOR function.

Ch Hash Interleaved Bit

Select the BIT to use for Channel Interleaved mode. BIT7 interleaves
at 2 cacheline granularity; BIT8 at 4 granularity; BIT9 at 8 granularity.
The options are BIT6, BIT7, BIT8, BIT9, BIT10, BIT11, BIT12, BIT13.

VC1 Read Metering

This feature enables VC1 Read Metering. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

VC1 RdMeter Time Window

Enter a value for the time window during which the VC1 Read request

counter is tracked. Congurable in tens of microseconds. Default is 800.

VC1 RdMeter Threshold

Enter a value for the time window counter threshold. Default is 280.

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Strong Weak Leaker

Enter a value for Strong Weak Leaker.

Memory Scrambler

This feature enables memory scrambler support. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Force ColdReset

Enable this feature to force ColdReset when Coldboot is required. Dis­abling will choose MrcColdBoot. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

*If ME 5.0MB is present, Force ColdReset must be enabled.

Channel A DIMM Control

This feature controls which Channel A DIMMs are enabled. The options
are Enable both DIMMs, Disable DIMM0, Disable DIMM1, and Disable
both DIMMs.

Channel B DIMM Control

This feature controls which Channel B DIMMs are enabled. The options
are Enable both DIMMs, Disable DIMM0, Disable DIMM1, and Disable
both DIMMs.

Force Single Rank

This feature allows only Rank 0 to be used in each DIMM. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

Memory Remap

This feature controls memory remapping above 4GB. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

Time Measure

This feature prints the time it takes to execute MRC. The options are

Disabled or Enabled.

DLL Weak Lock Support

This feature enables DLL Weak Lock support. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Pwr Down Idle Timer

Enter a value for the Power Down Idle Timer. Use 0 for AUTO. Use 64
for ULX/ULT. Use 128 for DT/Halo. The minimum value should equal the
worst case Roundtrip Delay + Burst Length.

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Mrc Fast Boot

This feature enables fast path through the MRC. The options are Dis­abled or Enabled.

Lpddr Mem WL Set

This feature controls the LPDDR Memory Write Latency Set. This feature
is only applicable to LPDDR. The default is Set A, but Set B will be used
if memory devices support it.

EV Loader

This feature enables the EV Loader functionality. The options are Dis­abled or Enabled.

EV Loader Delay

This feature enables a two second delay on the EV Loader. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

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4-4 Advanced

CPU Configuration

This menu shows the following information:

• Type - Displays the CPU Type installed

• ID - Displays the CPU ID

• Speed - Displays the CPU speed

• L1 DATA Cache - Displays the L1 Data cache amount

• L2 Instruction Cache - Displays the L2 Instruction cache amount

• L2 Cache - Displays the L2 cache amount

• L3 Cache - Displays the L3 cache amount

• L4 Cache - Displays the L4 cache amount

• VMX - Shows if VMX is supported or not

• SMX/TXT - Shows if SMX/TXT is supported or not

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C6DRAM

This feature enables/disables moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory
when the CPU is in C6 (Deep-C) state. Enabling this will increase lag time
to return to higher C-states. The default option is Disabled.

PRMRR Size

The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Mem­ory (PRM) in the Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR).
This feature appears if SW Guard Extensions is enabled. The options are

Auto, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB.

Hardware Prefetcher

If this feature is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch
streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the Level
2 (L2) cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Select Enabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as
comprised. Select Disable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for
64 bytes. The options are Disabled or 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 website for detailed information.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

Select Enabled to use Intel Virtualization Technology so that I/O de­vice assignments will be reported directly to the VMM (Virtual Memory
Management) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully­protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the
user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and
data-sharing. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PECI

This feature monitors CPU thermal readings and controls automatic cool­ing. The settings are Disabled or Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

This feature allows the user to choose how many cores are active. The
settings are All, 1, 2, or 3.

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Built-in Self-Test (BIST)

Select Enabled to activate the Built-In Self Test (BIST) on reset. The
options are Enabled or Disabled.

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
or Enabled.

MachineCheck

This feature enables the computer to report hardware errors through the
operating system. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

MonitorMWait

Select Enable to enable the Monitor/Mwait instructions. The Monitor in­structions monitors a region of memory for writes, and MWait instructions
instruct the CPU to stop until the monitored region begins to write. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.

BIOS Guard

This feature enables BIOS guard, which protects against malicious attacks
to the BIOS. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Current Debug Interface Status

This feature shows the current debug interface status.

Debug Interface

Select Enable to activate Debug Interface. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.

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Debug Interface Lock

Select Enable to activate Debug Interface lock. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Processor trace memory allocation

This feature allows the user to select the memory amount for processor
tracing to utilize. The settings are Disabled, 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB,
64KB, 128KB, 256KB, 512KB, 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 Voltage Optimization settings. The options are Disabled, Enabled,
or Auto.

Power & Performance

CPU - Power Management Control

CPU - Power Management Control

Boot performance mode

Select the performance state that the BIOS will set on start-up. The
options are Max Battery, Max Non-Turbo Performance, and or Turbo
Performance.

Intel® SpeedStep™

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 website

for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Race To Halt(RTH)

This feature dynamically increases CPU frequency in order to enter
Package C-State faster to reduce overall power consumption. Pack­age C-States are lower C-States than C6. The options are Enabled
or Disabled.

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Intel® Speed Shift Technology

Select Enabled to support Intel's Speed Shift Technology, which allows
the user to control the processor's frequency and voltage through the
operating system. This feature is supported on Windows 10. The op­tions are Disabled or Enabled.

HDC Control

The Hardware Duty Cycling (HDC) feature enables the CPU autono­mously force its components into an idle state. The options are Dis­abled or Enabled.

Turbo Mode

Select Enable for processor cores to run faster than the frequency
specied by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

View/Congure Turbo Options

The following information are be displayed in this section:

• Max Turbo Power Limit

• Min Turbo Power Limit

• Package TDP Limit

• Power Limit 1

• Power Limit 2

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 Enabled or Disabled.

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 or Enabled.

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PL1 Limit

This feature enables Power Limit 1. If this feature is disabled, the
BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit and Power Limit
1 Time Window. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

PL1 Power Limit

This feature congures the PL1 Power Limit, 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.

PL1 Time Window

This feature determines the time window over which the TDP value is
maintained. The default is 8. The options are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128.

Power Limit 2 Override

This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 2 Override. If
this feature is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values
for Power Limit and Power Limit 2 Time Window. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.

Power Limit 2

This feature congures 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.

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 Enabled or Disabled.

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CPU VR Settings

PSYS Slope

PSYS Slope is dened in 1/100 increments and uses the BIOS VR

mailbox command 0x9. 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.
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. 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 Enabled or Disabled.

*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 True or False.

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

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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 True or False.

Slow Slew Rate for IA 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 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 True or False.

Slow Slew Rate for IA 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 features. The options are

Enabled or Disabled.

*The following features become available when VR Cong Enable

is 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. Range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for AUTO.

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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. 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 1A.

PS3 Enable

Enable or Disables PS3. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3.
The options are Enabled or Disabled.

PS4 Enable

Enable or Disables PS4. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3.
The options are Enabled or Disabled.

IMON Slope

IMON (Load Current Monitor) Slope is dened in 1/100 increments

and uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x4. 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. Range is 0-63999. The default is 0.

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IMON Prex

This feature sets the IMON offset value to a positive or negative
number. The options are +(Default) or -.

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

This feature enables TDC (Thermal Design Current). The options
are Enabled or Disabled.

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. Range is 0-32767. Enter 0 for 0 Amps.

TDC Time Window

The TDC Time Window is dened in milliseconds. 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 TDC (Thermal Design Current) Lock. The op­tions are Enabled or Disabled.

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VR Mailbox Command options

This feature controls VR Mailbox Commands. Use the key­board number pad to enter a value. The values represent:

1) MPS VR Cmd; 2) PS4 Exit VR Cmd; 4) MPS VR Decay Cmd

Multiple commands may be entered by using the sum of multiple
values, for example '6' would issue option (2) and (4).

Platform PL1 Enable

This feature disables or enables the Platform Power Limit 1 program­ming. If this feature 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 or Enabled.

Platform PL1 Power

Select a value. Default is 0.

Platform PL1 Time Window

This feature determines the time window over which the TDP value is
maintained. The options are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16,
20, 24, 28, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128.

Platform PL2 Enable

This feature disables or enables the Platform Power Limit 2 program­ming. If this feature is enabled, it activates the PL2 value to be used
by the processor to limit the average power of the given time window.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Platform PL2 Power

Select a value. Default is 0.

Power Limit 4 Override

This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 4 Override. If this
feature is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power
Limit and Power Limit 4 Time Window. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.

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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 Enabled or Disabled.

*If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features (up to "Custom
P-state Table") will display:

Enhanced C-states

Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system
performance. The options are Enabled or Disabled.

C-State Auto Demotion

When this feature 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 feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally un-demote
from demoted C3 or C1. The options are Disabled, C1, C3 and C1

and C3.

Package C-State Demotion

This feature enables the Package C-State demotion. The options are

Disabled or Enabled.

Package C-State Un-Demotion

When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally un-demote
from demoted Packaged Package C-State Un-Demotion. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.

CState Pre-Wake

This feature enables the C-State pre wake. The options are Enabled
or Disabled.

IO MWAIT Redirection

This feature is for legacy operating systems. It redirects I/O reads
in order to convert them into MWAIT C-state requests. When using a
legacy operating system, enable this feature. The default is disabled.

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Package C State Limit

Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C­State package register. The options are C2, C3, C6, C7, C7s, C8, C9,
C10, Cpu Default, and Auto.

C3 Latency Control(MSR 0x60A)

Time Unit

Select a unit of measurement for IRTL value. The options are 1ns,
32ns, 1024ns, 32768ns, 1048576ns, 33554432ns.

Latency

Enter an Interrupt Response Time Limit value. The range is 0-1023.
The default is 78.

C6/C7 Short Latency Control(MSR 0x60B)

Time Unit

Select a unit of measurement for IRTL value. The options are 1ns,
32ns, 1024ns, 32768ns, 1048576ns, 33554432ns.

Latency

Enter an Interrupt Response Time Limit value. The range is 0-1023.
The default is 118.

C6/C7 Long Latency Control(MSR 0x60C)

Time Unit

Select a unit of measurement for IRTL value. The options are 1ns,
32ns, 1024ns, 32768ns, 1048576ns, 33554432ns.

Latency

Enter an Interrupt Response Time Limit value. The range is 0-1023.
The default is 148.

Thermal Monitor

This feature enables the Thermal Monitor. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Interrupt Redirection Mode Selection

Select an Interrupt Redirection Mode for Logical Interrupts. The options
are Fixed Priority, Round Robin, Hash Vector, PAIR with Fixed Prior-
ity, PAIR with Round Robin, PAIR with Hash Vector, and No Change.

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Timed MWAIT

This feature enables Timed MWAIT support. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.

Custom P-state Table

Number of P states

This feature sets the number of custom P-states. The default starts
at 0, but a minimum of 2 is required.

Energy Performance Gain

This feature enables Energy Performance Gain. Enabling this feature

allows conguration of the following two features. The options are

Disabled or Enabled.

EPG DIMM Idd3N

This feature controls the active standby current (in milliamps) from
datasheet. This must be calculated on a per DIMM basis.

EPG DIMM Idd3P

This feature controls the active power-down current (in milliamps)
from datasheet. This must be calculated on a per DIMM basis.

Power Limit 3 Settings

Power Limit 3 Override

This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 3 Override. If
this feature is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values
for Power Limit and Power Limit 3 Time Window. The options are

Disabled or Enabled.

Power Limit 3

Select a value. The default is 0.

Power Limit 3 Time Window

This feature determines the time window over which the TDP value
is maintained. The options are 0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16,
20, 24, 28, 32, 40, 48, 55, 56, 64.

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Power Limit 3 Duty Cycle

Select a value. The default is 0.

Power Limit 3 Lock

This feature enables Power Limit 3 Lock. The options are Enabled
or Disabled.

CPU Lock Conguration

CFG Lock

This feature allows the operating system to change package C­states. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

Overclocking Lock

This feature allows the user to lock the ability to overclock. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.

Discrete Clock Controller Settings

This menu shows the following information:

• Current Mode - Placeholder

• Current CPU - Placeholder

• Current VDOC Prole - Placeholder

VDOC Prole requested

This feature controls the VDOC prole that the BIOS applies while boot­ing. The options are VDOC Prole 0, VDOC Prole 1, VDOC Prole 2,

VDOC Prole 3.

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Current frequency - PLACEHOLDER*****

VDOC Prole 0~4

The next feature applies to VDOC Proles 0 through 4.

Number of steps

Select a value for the required frequency steps. The default is 1000.

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PCH-FW Configuration

This menu shows the following information:

• ME Firmware

• ME Firmware Mode

• ME Firmware SKU

• ME File System Integrity Value

• ME Firmware Status 1

• ME Firmware Status 2

• NFC Support

ME State

If this feature is disabled, ME will be put into Temporarily Disabled Mode.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.

*When this feature is enabled, the following submenu item will appear.

Firmware Update Conguration

Me FW Image Re-Flash

Use this feature to update the Management Engine rmware from an
image in a USB ash drive attached to a USB port. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

OverClocking Performance Menu

OverClocking Feature

This feature enables overclocking features. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

WDT Enable

This feature enables the WatchDog Timer. The options are Disabled or

Enabled.

BCLK Frequency (pcode)

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XTU Interface

This feature enables the XTU Interface. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.

IMON Scaling Support

This feature enables IMON Scaling. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

RSR

This feature enables RSR. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

AVX Ratio Offset

This feature species 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.
Range is between 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 or Enabled.

Processor

BCLK Clock Frequency(1/100 MHz)

FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

Active Processor Cores

This feature controls the number of processor cores that are enabled.
The options are 1, 2, 3, and All.

Voltage Optimization

Load MC CPU OC Setting

1-Core Ratio Limit Override

2-Core Ratio Limit Override

3-Core Ratio Limit Override

4-Core Ratio Limit Override

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AVX Ratio Offset

BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage

RSR

CPU - Power Management Control

CPU - Power Management Control

Boot performance mode

Select the performance state that the BIOS will set on start-up.
The options are Max Battery, Max Non-Turbo Performance, and
or Turbo Performance.

Intel® SpeedStep™

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

website for detailed information. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Race To Halt(RTH)

This feature dynamically increases CPU frequency in order to enter
Package C-State faster to reduce overall power consumption. Pack­age C-States are lower C-States than C6. The options are Enabled
or Disabled.

Intel® Speed Shift Technology

Select Enabled to support Intel's Speed Shift Technology, which
allows the user to control the processor's frequency and voltage
through the operating system. This feature is supported on Windows

10. The options are Disabled or Enabled.

HDC Control

The Hardware Duty Cycling (HDC) feature enables the CPU autono­mously force its components into an idle state. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.