The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The
vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes
no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person
or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual,
please see our web site at www.supermicro.com.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or
reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY
TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE
COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA.
Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa
Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be
the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Super Micro's total liability for all claims
will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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.
California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning
applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Materialspecial handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Manual Revision: 1.0
Release Date: Oct 11, 2018
Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not
copy any part of this document.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies
referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark
holders.
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and
use of the C9Z390-CG-IW motherboard.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of
the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z390
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.
iii
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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
• Two (2) SATA cables
• One (1) I/O shield
• One (1) Quick Reference Guide
• One (1) Driver CD
• Two (2) Wi Antennas
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.
iv
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 difculty, contact Supermicro's
Technical Support department for assistance. Only certied technicians
should attempt to install or congure components.
Read this section in its entirety before installing or conguring compo-
nents in the Supermicro chassis.
Battery Handling
Warning!
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen
Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen
Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen
des Herstellers.
Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la
remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recom-
mandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
v
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
¡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.
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 ontplofngsgevaar 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.
vi
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.
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
xiii
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Notes
xiv
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
About this Motherboard
The C9Z390-CG-IW motherboard supports a single 8th Generation Intel®
Core™ i3/i5/i7/i9, Pentium, or Celeron processor in an LGA1151 socket.
With the Intel Z390 chipset built in, the C9Z390-CG-IW motherboard of-
fers substantial system performance and storage capability for overclock-
ing 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 Z390 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)
1-1
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
1-3 Motherboard Features
CPU
One 8th generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7/i9, Pentium,
or Celeron processor in an LGA1151 H4 type socket.
Up to 120W TDP.
Memory
Supports up to 32GB of unbuffered, non-ECC,
DDR4 memory with speeds of 2400/2666MHz up to
4000+MHz(OC).
Dual-channel memory
DIMM sizes
UDIMMUp to 32GB
Chipset
Expansion Slots
Intel Z390 chipset
One (1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot
One (1) PCI-E x4 2280 M.2 (M-key)
One (1) PCI-E x4/SATA 2280 M.2 (M-key)
One (1) E-Key M.2 2230 (pre-installed WiFi module)
Network
Connections
Intel I219V Network Controller
One (1) RJ-45 port with Link and Activity LEDs on the
I/O back panel
I/O DevicesHard Drive Connections
SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Four (4) SATA0~3 via Intel Z390
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB Devices
One (1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port on the I/O back panel
Three (3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports on the I/O back
panel
One (1) front accessible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C header
Two (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the I/O back panel
Two (2) front accessible USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
Keyboard/Mouse
One PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port on the I/O back panel
Other I/O Ports
One (1) DisplayPort 1.2
One (1) HDMI 2.0a Port
Audio
One (1) High Denition Audio 7.1 channel connector
Drivers and software for Intel Z390 chipset utilities
Power/suspend state
Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7") (170.18 mm x
170.18 mm)
1-3
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 dene 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-dened 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 airow to your system.
1-4
Chapter 1: Introduction
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
congure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system
temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds go beyond
predened thresholds.
1-6 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI
specication denes 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 conguration 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.
1-5
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 or overclocked processors.
This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although
most power supplies generally meet the specications 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 Specication 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.
1-6
C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard Image
Chapter 1: Introduction
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.
1-7
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard Layout
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
MH12
2280
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
USB 8(3.1)
LED5
A
A
C C
JL1:
LED2
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
JCMOS
MAC CODE
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 4/5(3.1)
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
JF1
C9Z390-CG-IW
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
LAN1
REV:1.01
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JP1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
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.
PCI-E M.2 CONNECTOR M1, M2M.2 PCI-E Connectors (Small form factor
devices and other portable devices for
high speed NVMe SSDs
*PCI-E M.2-M2 is on the bottom side of
the motherboard (Only PCI-E M.2-M2
supports both PCI-E and SATA)
1-11
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
SYS_ FA N1System Fan Header
USB 0/1Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
USB2/3Front Accessible USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header
USB 4/5/6/7Back Panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports
USB8Front Accessible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
Header
LEDDescriptionColor/State
BOOT
LED
CPU
LED
DIMM
LED
VGA
LED
LED1
Bootable Device POST
(Power-On Self-Test) Status
CPU POST (Power-On SelfTest) Status
DIMM POST (Power-On
Self-Test) Status
Onboard VGA POST (PowerOn Self-Test) Status
Power On: Green On
S3 (Suspend to RAM) LED
LED2 PCI-E M.2 Device LED
Bootable Device POST: Red ON
Bootable Device POST Completion:
OFF
CPU POST: Yellow ON
CPU POST Completion: OFF
DIMM POST: Blue ON
DIMM POST Completion: OFF
Onboard VGA POST: Green ON
Onboard VGA POST Completion: OFF
Power On: Green ON
S3: Green Blinking
PCI-E Device Detected: Green ON
Activity: Green Blinking
PCI-E/SATA Device Detected: Green
LED5 PCI-E/SATA M.2 LED
ON
Activity: Green Blinking
*Download the AMI status codes at https://ami.com/ami_downloads/
Aptio_V_Status_Codes.pdf
1-12
Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed
Screws
Intel LGA 1151 Processor
PC Chassis
Power Supply
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
DDR4 DIMMs
Heatsink with Fan
Video Card (Optional)
SATA/USB Optical Drive (Optional)
SATA Hard Disk Drive
2-1
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 sufcient 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.
2-2
Chapter 2: Installation
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation
Attention! When handling the processor package, avoid placing
direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
Important:
• Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before
adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure
that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install
the CPU heatsink.
• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certied
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
1. Remove the WARNING plastic cap from the socket.
2. Press and move the locking lever to the unlocked position.
2-3
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
3. With the locking lever unlocked, push it back to expose the socket
plate.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
2-4
Chapter 2: Installation
7. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Gently push
the locking lever down to secure the CPU.
2-5
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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.
3. Tighten the screws in the following order:
Screw #4
Screw #3
Screw #2
Note: Screw #1 is not shown in the illustration.
Note: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference
only. They might look different from the components installed in
your system.
2-6
Chapter 2: Installation
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 wiggle the heatsink to loosen it. Do not use excessive force
when wiggling the heatsink.
Screw #4
Screw #3
Screw #2
4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.
Note: Screw #1 is not shown in the illustration.
Note: Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference
only. They might look different from the components installed in
your system.
2-7
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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.
For the system to work properly,
please use the memory modules
of the same type and speed.
2. Push the release tab outwards
on the end of the DIMM slot to
unlock it.
3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the
memory slot.
4. Align the notches on both ends of
the module against the receptive
points on the ends of the slot.
5. Use two thumbs together to press
the notches on both ends of the
module straight down into the slot
until the module snaps into place.
6. Press the release tab to the lock
position to secure the DIMM module
into the slot.
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
JD1JWD1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
PCI-E M.2-M1
USB 2/3(3.0)
JRF1
PCI-E M.2-E1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
JF1
X
X
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
C9Z390-CG-IW
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
(RISER CARD)
JPW1
A
A
C C
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
USB 8(3.1)
LED2
LED5
MAC CODE
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
JCMOS
PWR
ON
RST
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
Notches
Release Tabs
Press both notches
straight down into
the memory slot.
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
DIMMA1
JP1
DIMMB1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
Removing Memory Modules
Reverse the steps above to remove the
DIMM modules from the motherboard.
2-8
Chapter 2: Installation
Memory Support
The C9Z390-CG-IW supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) nonECC DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 4000+MHz (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.
Memory Population Guidelines
When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated
in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1.
• Always use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same size and type.
• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at
the speed of the slowest DIMM.
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
Recommended
Population
Towards the CPU
One DIMM
Two DIMM
2-9
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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)
Phillips Screws (4)
Standoffs (4)
Only if Needed
Tools Needed
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
C9Z390-CG-IW
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
JPW1
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JP1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
USB 8(3.1)
LED5
A
A
C C
CHASSIS
JL1:
LED2
JCMOS
MAC CODE
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
WIFI+BT
BAR CODE
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
PCI-E M.2-E1
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
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.
2-10
Chapter 2: Installation
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 6 to insert 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.
2-11
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
F
2-6 Connectors/IO Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards.
See the gure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
I/O Back Panel
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
JCMOS
MAC CODE
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
MH12
2280
BAR CODE
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
USB 8(3.1)
JRLED1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SATA DOM PWR
LED2
LED5
JF1
PWR
A
ON
A
2-3 NMI
1-2 RST
RST
X
OH/FF
JWD1:WATCH DOG
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
C9Z390-CG-IW
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
DIMMA1
C C
DIMMB1
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
JPW1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
SYS_FAN1
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
^
`
`
JP1
^
^
`
`
APS/2 Keyboard/Mouse FLAN1K USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port 7 PLine Out
BUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Port 0 G USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port 4LCenter/LFE OutQ Mic In
C USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port 1 H USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port 5M Surround Out
D HDMIIPCI-E M.2 E-KeyN S/PDIF Out
EDisplayPortJUSB 3.1 Gen 2 Port 6O Line In
C9Z390-CG-IW
L
A
D
E
B
C
G
H
J
I
K
2-12
O
M
P
N
Q
Chapter 2: Installation
F
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (USB0/1), four USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB4/5,
USB6: Type A, USB7: Type C) are on the I/O back panel. In addition,
one USB 3.1 Gen 1 header (USB2/3) and one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
header (USB8) are located on the motherboard to provide front chassis
access using USB cables (not included). Refer to the tables below for
pin denitions.
Front Panel USB (3.1 Gen 1) Header #2/3
Pin Definitions
Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description
119VBUSPower
218StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver
317StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pari
416GroundGround of PWR Return
515StdA_SSTX-SuperSpeed Transmitter
614StdA_SSTX+ Differential Pair
713GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal
Return
812D-USB 2.0 Differential Pair
911D+
C9Z390-CG-IW
A
B
C
D
E
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
Back Panel USB (3.1 Gen 1) #0/1, USB
(3.1 Gen 2) #4/5/6/7 Pin Definitions
Pin# Denition Pin# Denition
1+5V5+5V
2USB_PN16USB_PN0
3USB_PP17USB_PP0
4Ground8Ground
A. Back panel USB0
B. Back panel USB1
C. Back panel USB4
D. Back panel USB5
E. Back panel USB6
F. Back panel USB7
G. USB2/3
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 6/7(3.1)
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
USB 8(3.1)
MAC CODE
JCMOS
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
OC1
LED2
LED5
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
G
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
JF1
PWR
ON
A
A
RST
C C
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
C9Z390-CG-IW
LED
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
`
JP1
^
^
^
`
`
`
2-13
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Continued
One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C header (USB8) is located on the motherboard
to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). Refer to
the tables below for pin denitions.
Front Panel USB (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
Header #8 Pin Definitions
Pin# Denition Pin# Denition
1VBUS11VBUS
2TX1+12TX2+
3TX1-13TX2-
4GND14GND
5RX1+15RX2+
6RX1-16RX2-
7VBUS17GND
8CC118D-
9SBU119D+
10SBU220CC2
A. USB8
JRF1
PCI-E M.2-E1
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
USB 6/7(3.1)
MAC CODE
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
JCMOS
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
USB 8(3.1)
JL1
JSD1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
OC1
JD1JWD1
JD1:
SATA DOM PWR
PCI-E M.2-M1
USB 2/3(3.0)
LED2
LED5
JF1
PWR
ON
A
A
RST
C C
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
A
2-14
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
C9Z390-CG-IW
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
JPW1
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JP1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
Chapter 2: Installation
HD AUDIO Ports
This motherboard features a 7.1 Channel
High Denition Audio (HDA) codec that
provides 10 DAC channels. The HD Audio
connections on the I/O back panel simultaneously supports multiple-streaming
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 CDROM with your motherboard to enable
this function.
Audio Configuration
Color/Line 2 Ch 4.1 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch
Light Blue
(Line In/Side Speaker Out)
Lime Green
(Line Out/Front Speaker Out)
Orange
(Center/Subwoofer)
Black
(Surround)
Pink
(Mic In)
Line InLine InLine In
Line
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Out
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
Mic InMic InMic InMic In
Side Speaker
Out
Front
Speaker Out
Center/
Subwoofer
Rear Speak-
er Out
A. Line In
B. Line Out
C. Center/LFE Out
D. Surround Out
E. Mic In
C9Z390-CG-IW
2-15
A
C
D
B
E
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and mouse port is located on the back panel
above USB Ports 0/1.
Ethernet Port
There is one Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN1)
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.
LAN1 Port
Pin Definition
Pin# Denition Pin# Denition
1P2V5SB10SGND
2TD0+11Act LED
3TD0-12P3V3SB
4TD1+13Link 100
5TD1-14Link 1000
6TD2+15Ground
7TD2-16Ground
8TD3+17Ground
9TD3-18Ground
(NC: No Connection)
LED (Green,
+3V3SB)
LED (Yellow,
+3V3SB)
A. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
B. LAN1
C9Z390-CG-IW
A
B
2-16
Chapter 2: Installation
2
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 specically 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 denitions.
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
MH12
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JD1:
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SATA DOM PWR
2280
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JSD1
Power Button
Reset Button
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (+)
USB 6/7(3.1)
JCMOS
MAC CODE
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
USB 8(3.1)
LED2
LED5
A
A
C C
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
JF1 Header Pins
NIC1 LED (+)
HDD LED (+)
Power LED (+)
WIFI+BT
BAR CODE
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
PWR
Reset
X
X
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
REV:1.01
JRF1
DESIGNED IN USA
PCI-E M.2-E1
C9Z390-CG-IW
1
Ground
Ground
15
16
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
JVR1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JPW1
X
OH/Fan Fail LED (-)
X
NIC1 LED (-)
HDD LED (-)
Power LED (-)
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
^
^
`
JP1
^
^
`
`
`
2-17
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
1
2
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 denitions.
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 denitions.
NIC1 Activty LED
The NIC (Network Interface Controller)
LED connection for LAN port 1 is located
on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach NIC
LED cables to the NIC1 LED indicator to
display network activities. Refer to the
table on the right for pin denitions.
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
15Vcc
16PWR LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
13Vcc
14HD Active
LAN LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
11Vcc
12NIC1 LED
Power Button
Reset Button
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (+)
NIC1 LED (+)
HDD LED (+)
Power LED (+)
PWR
Reset
X
X
A. PWR LED
Ground
Ground
X
OH/Fan Fail LED (-)
X
NIC1 LED (-)
HDD LED (-)
Power LED (-)
15
16
2-18
C
B
A
B. HDD LED
C. NIC1 LED
Chapter 2: Installation
2
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 tables on the
right for pin denitions.
OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
7Vcc
8OH/Fan Fail LED
OH/Fan Fail Indicator
Status
State Denition
OffNormal
OnOverheat
Flashing Fan Fail
Power Button
Reset Button
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (+)
NIC1 LED (+)
HDD LED (+)
Power LED (+)
PWR
Reset
X
X
1
Ground
Ground
X
OH/Fan Fail LED (-)
X
NIC1 LED (-)
HDD LED (-)
Power LED (-)
15
16
2-19
A. Overheat/Fan Fail
A
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
2
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 four
seconds. Refer to the table on the right
for pin denitions.
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 denitions.
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
1Signal
2Ground
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Denition
3Reset
4Ground
A
Power Button
Reset Button
B
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (+)
NIC1 LED (+)
HDD LED (+)
Power LED (+)
PWR
Reset
X
X
1
Ground
Ground
X
OH/Fan Fail LED (-)
X
NIC1 LED (-)
HDD LED (-)
Power LED (-)
15
16
2-20
A. Power Button
B. Reset Button
Chapter 2: Installation
2-7 Connecting Cables
This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out denitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each
header or connector.
ATX Main PWR and CPU PWR
Connectors
The 24-pin main power connector
(JPW1) provides power to the motherboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR connector
(JPW2) is also required for the processor. These power connectors meet the
SSI EPS 12V specication. Refer to the
table on the right for pin denitions.
12V 8-pin Power
Connector Pin
Denitions
Pins Denition
1-4Ground
5-8+12V
(Required)
JRF1
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 6/7(3.1)
HD AUDIO
MH12
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
2280
USB 8(3.1)
JCMOS
MAC CODE
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
AUDIO FP
JL1
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Definitions (JPW1)
Pin# Denition Pin # Denition
13+3.3V1+3.3V
14-12V2+3.3V
15Ground3Ground
16PS_ON4+5V
17Ground5Ground
18Ground6+5V
19Ground7Ground
20Res (NC)8PWR_OK
21+5V95VSB
22+5V10+12V
23+5V11+12V
24Ground12+3.3V
A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR
B. 8-Pin PWR
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
B
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JSD1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
OC1
JD1JWD1
JD1:
SATA DOM PWR
PCI-E M.2-M1
USB 2/3(3.0)
LED2
LED5
JF1
PWR
ON
A
A
RST
C C
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
C9Z390-CG-IW
LED
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
A
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
JP1
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
2-21
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Fan Headers
The motherboard has two 4-pin fan headers (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1). Although
pins 1-3 of the system fan headers are
backward compatible with the traditional
3-pin fans, we recommend the use of
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 denitions.
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.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Denition
1Ground (Black)
22A/+12V (Red)
3Tachometer
4PWM_Control
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions
Pin# Denition
1Intrusion Input
2Ground
A. CPU_FAN1
B. SYS_FAN1
C. Chassis Intrusion
C
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
USB 8(3.1)
LED5
A
A
C C
INTRUSION
USB 6/7(3.1)
MAC CODE
CHASSIS
JL1:
LED2
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
2-3 NMI
JCMOS
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
I-SATA0
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
JF1
I-SATA2
PCI-E M.2-E1
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
C9Z390-CG-IW
DESIGNED IN USA
REV:1.01
JPW1
B1
2-22
HDMI/DP
JVR1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JRLED1
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
A
A
C
JPW2
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CC
A
A
CPU_FAN1
C
A
LED1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
B
A
JP1
Chapter 2: Installation
Speaker
On the JD1 header, if you wish to use an
external speaker, close pins 1-4 with a
cable. Refer to the table on the right for
pin denitions.
PCI-E M.2-E1
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
JCMOS
MAC CODE
MH12
2280
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
BAR CODE
USB 8(3.1)
Speaker Connector
Pin Definitions
Pin Setting Denition
Pins1-4External Speaker
A. Speaker Header
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
JVR1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
A
LED2
LED5
A
A
C C
1-2 RST
2-3 NMI
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
JWD1:WATCH DOG
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
JF1
C9Z390-CG-IW
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
JPW1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
^
^
`
`
`
JP1
^
`
2-23
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 denitions.
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
JCMOS
MAC CODE
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
MH12
2280
BAR CODE
USB 8(3.1)
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
DOM PWR
Pin Definitions
Pin# Denition
15V
2Ground
3Ground
A. DOM PWR
HDMI/DP
B1
JVR1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
LED2
LED5
JF1
PWR
A
C C
ON
A
RST
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
C9Z390-CG-IW
LED
PWR
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JSD1
A
SATA DOM PWR
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
JPW1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
^
`
`
JP1
^
^
`
`
2-24
Chapter 2: Installation
M.2 Connectors
M.2 is formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF). The M.2
M-key (2280) connector is designed for internal mounting devices and
provides support dedicated for SSD devices with the ultimate performance capability in a PCI Express 3.0 interface for native PCI-E SSD
support. M.2 SATA capability is also supported by PCI-E M.2-M2 (at the
bottom side of motherboard). The M.2 E-key connector supports a preinstalled WiFi module.
A. PCI-E M.2 Connector M1
(Top Side)
B. PCI-E M.2 (E-Key)
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
USB 8(3.1)
LED5
A
A
C C
A
CHASSIS
JL1:
LED2
B
JCMOS
MAC CODE
ON
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
1
HDD
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
WIFI+BT
BAR CODE
JF1
PWR
RST
X
OH/FF
X
NIC
LED
LED
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
PCI-E M.2-E1
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
C9Z390-CG-IW
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
2-25
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JP1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Front Panel Audio Header
A 10-pin Audio header at AUDIO FP 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 denitions for the header.
10-in Audio
Pin Definitions
Pin# Signal
1Microphone_Left
2Audio_Ground
3Microphone_Right
4Audio_Detect
5Line_2_Right
6Ground
7Jack_Detect
8Key
9Line_2_Left
10Ground
A. AUDIO FP
AUDIO FP
A
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
JD1JWD1
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
PCI-E M.2-M1
USB 2/3(3.0)
A
A
C C
USB 8(3.1)
LED5
USB 6/7(3.1)
MAC CODE
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
LED2
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
1-2 RST
2-3 NMI
JCMOS
PWR
ON
RST
OH/FF
JWD1:WATCH DOG
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
JF1
X
X
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 4/5(3.1)
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
C9Z390-CG-IW
REV:1.01
2-26
LAN1
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JP1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
Chapter 2: Installation
2-8 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 identied 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.
2-27
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 and
2 to reset the system if an application
hangs. Close pins 2 and 3 to generate a
non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table on
the right for jumper settings.
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
USB 6/7(3.1)
MAC CODE
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
USB 8(3.1)
JCMOS
PCI-E M.2-E1
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Pin# Denition
1-2Reset (default)
2-3NMI
OpenDisabled
A. Watch Dog Timer
HDMI/DP
B1
JVR1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
A
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SATA DOM PWR
LED2
LED5
JF1
PWR
A
C C
ON
A
RST
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
C9Z390-CG-IW
LED
PWR
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
JPW1
2-28
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
^
^
`
`
`
JP1
^
`
Chapter 2: Installation
Manufacturing Mode
Close pins 2 and 3 of jumper JPME2
to bypass SPI flash security and force
the system to operate in Manufacturing
Mode, allowing the user to flash the sys-
Manufacturing Mode
Jumper Settings
Pin# Denition
1-2Normal (Default)
2-3Manufacturing Mode
tem rmware from a host server for system setting modications. Refer to the
table on the right for jumper settings.
OC1 Header
Attach an external switch to the OC1 header to enable overclocking set-
tings as pre-dened in the BIOS.
A. Manufacturing Mode
B. Overclocking Setting
Header
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
A
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
MH12
2280
USB 6/7(3.1)
MAC CODE
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
USB 8(3.1)
JCMOS
PCI-E M.2-E1
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
OC1
B
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
LED2
LED5
A
A
C C
1-2 RST
2-3 NMI
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
JWD1:WATCH DOG
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
JF1
C9Z390-CG-IW
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
JPW1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
JF1
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
A
LED1
^
^
^
`
`
`
JP1
^
`
2-29
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
2-9 Onboard Indicators
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.
LAN
Link LED
Activity LED
Onboard Power LED
An Onboard Power LED is located at
LED1. When this LED is on, the AC power
cable is connected. Make sure to disconnect the power cable before removing or
installing a component.
A
GLAN Activity Indicator
LED Settings
Color Status Denition
YellowFlashing Active
GLAN Link Indicator
LED Settings
LED Color Denition
OffNo Connection/10 Mbps/100
Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps
Green10 Gbps
Onboard PWR LED Indicator
LED Status
Status Denition
OffSystem Off
Solid
Green
System on, or
System off and PWR
Cable Connected
A. LAN LEDs
B. Onboard Power LED
AUDIO FP
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
SATA DOM PWR
HD AUDIO
MH12
2280
A
A
C C
USB 6/7(3.1)
MAC CODE
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
USB 8(3.1)
LED2
LED5
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
2-3 NMI
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
JCMOS
JF1
PWR
ON
RST
X
OH/FF
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
LED
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 4/5(3.1)
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
BAR CODE
C9Z390-CG-IW
LAN1
REV:1.01
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
HDMI/DP
B1
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JVR1
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
BOOT LED
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
A
C
C
A
LED1
B
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
JP1
^
^
^
^
`
`
`
`
2-30
2-10 Hard Drive Connections
Chapter 2: Installation
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~ISATA3)
Four Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors
(I-SATA 0~3) are supported by the
Intel Z390 chip (supports RAID 0, 1, 5,
10). Refer to the table on the right for
pin denitions.
AUDIO FP
HD AUDIO
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
JPME2
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
JL1
PCI-E M.2-E1
USB 6/7(3.1)
INTRUSION
CHASSIS
JL1:
JCMOS
MAC CODE
WIFI+BT
JCMOS:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:CLEAR CMOS
MH12
2280
BAR CODE
USB 8(3.1)
LAN1
USB 4/5(3.1)
JRF1
JRF1:
OPEN:NORMAL
SHORT:FORCEx8+x8
(RISER CARD)
HDMI/DP
B1
JVR1
SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors
Pin Definitions
Pin# Signal
1Ground
2SATA_TXP
3SATA_TXN
4Ground
5SATA_RXN
6SATA_RXP
7Ground
KB/MOUSE
USB 0/1(3.0)
JPW2
JRLED1
SYS_FAN1
A. I-SATA3
B. I-SATA1
C. I-SATA2
D. I-SATA0
SPEAKER:Pin1-4
JD1:
JSD1
OC1
PCI-E M.2-M1
JD1JWD1
USB 2/3(3.0)
SATA DOM PWR
A
AC
B
JF1
CPU LED
DIMM LED
VGA LED
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
BOOT LED
A
C
C
CC
A
A
A
CPU_FAN1
C
A
LED1
^
^
^
`
`
`
JP1
^
`
LED2
LED5
JF1
PWR
ON
A
RST
C C
X
OH/FF
1-2 RST
JWD1:WATCH DOG
2-3 NMI
X
NIC
1
LED
HDD
C9Z390-CG-IW
LED
I-SATA3
I-SATA1
PWR
I-SATA2
I-SATA0
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
JPW1
D
2-31
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Notes
2-32
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.
3-1
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 specications 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 3866 if
overclocked) 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, speeds, and types.
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.
3-2
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3. If the above steps do not x the Setup Conguration 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 specic
system conguration 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 conguration
• 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 support@supermicro.com,
by phone at: (408) 503-8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-
8019.
3-3
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The C9Z390-CG-IW supports up to 32GB of unbuffered Non-
ECC U-DIMM 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 inse r t a spa ce be twe en "ami.bat" and the l ename. The BIOS - ROM- lenam e will bea r th e motherbo a r d name (i .e., CZ39 0)
and build version as the extension. For example, "C9Z390.115".
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!
3-4
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix C - BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
3-4 Battery Removal and Installation
Battery Removal
To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:
1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
2. Locate the onboard battery connector (B1) on the motherboard.
3. Carefully remove the jumper from the connector.
4. Remove the battery.
Proper Battery Disposal
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 landll. Please comply with the regulations set
up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly.
Battery Installation
1. To install an onboard battery, follow steps 1 and 2 above and con-
tinue below:
2. Connect the new battery's jumper to the B1 connector.
Attention! When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it
with the same type.
3-5
Supermicro C9Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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.
3-6
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C9Z390-CG-IW.
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.
How To Change the Configuration Data
The conguration data that determines the system parameters may be
changed by entering the AMI BIOS GUI Setup utility. This Setup util-
ity can be accessed by pressing <Del> at the appropriate time during
system boot.
Note: For the purposes of this manual, options that are printed in
Bold are default settings.
Each BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Advanced Mode
BIOS Setup screen has two main areas. The top area is the main Navigation, and the bottom area is for the Information Section. Icons that do not
respond when the mouse pointer is hovering on top are not congurable.
4-1
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
The AMI BIOS GUI Setup Utility uses a mouse pointer navigation system
similar to standard graphical user interfaces. Hover and click an icon to
select a section, click a down arrow to select from an options list.
You may press the <F1> on any screen under the Setup Section to see
a list of Hot Keys that are available. Press <F12> to print the screen.
The keyboard's Escape key <ESC> cancels the current screen and will
return you back to the previous screen.
Changing Between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode
To change between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode, hit F7 on the keyboard.
When in EZ Mode, select feature options and an overview of hardware
status are displayed (see CHART. 4-2). When in Advanced Mode, all following conguration menus and their contents become available.
4-2
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
4-2 EZ Mode
While in EZ Mode, the following information will be displayed:
System Temp - Displays CPU and PCH temperatures
CPU Prole - Allows changing of the CPU prole by clicking the left
or right arrows
DRAM Status - Status of all DIMM slots
SATA Info - Displays which SATA ports are connected to storage
devices
Boot Priority - Allows changing of the boot order, or click a device to
boot selected device
Note: Using this will reboot the computer.
X.M.P. - Allows changing the X.M.P. prole
Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Allows for enabling Intel Rapid
Storage Technology
Fan Prole - Displays current fan speeds
4-3
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
4-3 Overclocking
CPU Overclocking
CPU Prole
This feature allows for preset CPU overclocking proles to be selected.
The options are Stable, Default, and Performance.
Advanced CPU OC Setting
This feature controls the CPU overclocking settings. The options are
Manual, 4.3GHz, 4.4GHz, 4.5GHz, 4.6GHz, 4.7GHz, 4.8GHz, 4.9GHz,
5.0GHz, 5.1GHz, 5.2GHz, 5.3GHz, 5.4GHz, and 5.5GHz.
1-Core ~ 4-Core Ratio Limit Override
Enter a value for the each invidual CPU core.
Active Processor Cores
Use this feature to select the number of active processor cores. The
default option is All. These options depend on how many cores are supported by the CPU.
BCLK Clock Frequency(1/100 MHz)
Enter a value for the BCLK frequency. The default is 10000.
4-4
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Spread %
Enter a value (each whole number is equivalent to 0.01%) for the spread
spectrum clocking to be applied to the base clock frequency. The default
is 45.
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
Select the FCLK frequency for early power on. The options are Normal
(800MHz), 1GHz, 400MHz, and Auto.
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage
This feature enables BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage, which helps avoid high
voltage overrides by forcing pcode to be aware of the BCLK frequency
when making calculations. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Core Max OC Ratio
This feature controls the general maximum overclocking ratio for the CPU
cores and Ring. The default is 43.
AVX Ratio Offset
Enter a value for AVX Ratio Offset. The default is 0.
TjMax Offset
Enter a value to change the Tj-Max value. The default is 0.
Power Limit 1 Override
This feature enables Power Limit 1 override. If set to Disabled, the BIOS
will program a default power limit and power limit time window. If set to
Enabled, the following two features become available. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
Power Limit 1
Enter a value for Power Limit 1. The default is 160000.
Power Limit 1 Time Window
This feature controls the time window for Power Limit 1. The default is 8.
Power Limit 2 Override
This feature enables Power Limit 2 override. If set to Disabled, the BIOS
will program a default power limit and power limit time window. The op-
tions are Disabled or Enabled.
4-5
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Power Limit 2
Enter a value for Power Limit 2. The default is 113750.
TVB Ratio Clipping
This feature enables CPU core frequency reduction for processors that
implement Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB). For overclocking, this
feature must be Disabled.
TVB Voltage Optimizations
This feature enables thermal base voltage optimizations for processors
that implement Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB). The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
CPU feature
Hyper-Threading
This feature enables hyper-threading, which is a software method to
control logical processor threads. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Boot Performance Mode
This feature controls the performance state that the BIOS will set intially.
The options are Max Non-Turbo Performance or Turbo Performance.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust
processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power
consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s website
for detailed information. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Race To Halt (RTH)
This feature enables Race To Halt, which dynamically increases CPU
frequency in order to enter package C-State faster. This will reduce
overall power consumption. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology
This feature enables Intel® Speed Shift, which allows the operating
system to hand control of CPU frequency and voltage to the processor.
This increases P-state change speed and improves power efciency.
The options are Disabled or Enabled.
4-6
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
C states
C-state 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 En-
abled for CPU C-State support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Thermal Monitor
This feature enables the CPU thermal monitor. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Ring
Ring Max OC Ratio
Enter a value for the maximum overclock ratio for CPU Ring. The
default is 0.
Ring Down Bin
This feature enables Ring Down Bin. If set to Enabled, the maximum
ring ratio will not be observed. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Min Ring Ratio Limit
Enter a value for the minimum ratio limit for CPU Ring. The default
is 0.
Max Ring Ratio Limit
Enter a value for the maximum ratio limit for CPU Ring. The default
is 0.
CPU VR Settings
VR Power Delivery Design
This feature is intended for motherboard validation purposes. The
species the CFL-S board design for VR settings override values.
The default is Auto.
PSYS Slope
Enter a value for the PSYS Slope. The range is 0-200. The default
is 0.
4-7
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
PSYS Offset
Enter a value for the PSYS Offset. The range is 0-255. The default
is 0.
PSYS PMax Power
Enter a value for the PSYS PMax Power. The range is 0-8192. The
default is 0.
Acoustic Noise Settings
Acoustic Noise Mitigation
This feature enables Acoustic Noise Mitigation, which mitigates
acoustic noise on certain CPUs when they are in deep C-states.
If set to Enabled, the following features may be congured:
Pre-Wake Time
Ramp Up Time
Ramp Down Time
Enter a value for the desired feature. The range is 0-255. The
default is 0.
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for IA Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for GT Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for SA Domain
Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for VccIn Domain
This feature disables fast package C-state ramping in a specic
domain. If set to FALSE, the selected domain will continue to
fast ramp. If set to TRUE, the selected domain will disable fast
ramping. The options are TRUE or FALSE.
Slow Slew Rate for IA Domain
Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain
Slow Slew Rate for SA Domain
Slow Slew Rate for VccIn Domain
This feature controls the slow slew rate for a specic domain.
The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
4-8
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Core/IA VR Settings
VR Cong Enable
This feature enables VR Cong. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
AC Loadline
Enter a value for AC Loadline. The default is 0.
DC Loadline
Enter a value for DC Loadline. The default is 0.
PS Current Threshold1
Enter a value for PS Current Threshold1. The range is 0-512.
The default is 80.
PS Current Threshold2
Enter a value for PS Current Threshold2. The range is 0-512.
The default is 20.
PS Current Threshold3
Enter a value for PS Current Threshold3. The range is 0-512.
The default is 4.
PS3 Enable
This feature enables PS3. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
PS4 Enable
This feature enables PS4. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
IMON Slope
Enter a value for IMON Slope. The range is 0-200. The default
is 0.
IMON Offset
Enter a value for IMON Offset. The range is 0-63999. The default is 0.
4-9
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
IMON Prex
Use this feature to set the prex value as a positive (+) or a
negative (-). The options are “+” or “-”.
VR Current Limit
Enter a value for the voltage regulator current limit, with each
whole number equating to 1/4A (i.e. 400 = 100A). Enter 0 for
Auto. The default is 1023.
VR Voltage Limit
Enter a value (in mV) for the voltage regulator voltage limit. The
range is 0-7999. Enter 0 for Auto. The default is 7999.
TDC Enable
This feature enables TDC. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
TDC Current Limit
Enter a value for the TDC Current Limit, with each whole number
equating to 1/8A (i.e. 1000 = 125A). The range is 0-32767. The
default is 800.
TDC Time Window
This feature controls the TDC Time Window. The options are 1
ms, 2 ms, 3 ms, 4 ms, 5 ms, 6 ms, 7 ms, 8 ms, and 10 ms.
TDC Lock
This feature enables TDC Lock. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
GT VR Settings
VR Cong Enable
This feature enables VR Cong. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
AC Loadline
Enter a value for AC Loadline. The default is 0.
DC Loadline
Enter a value for DC Loadline. The default is 0.
4-10
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
PS Current Threshold1
Enter a value for PS Current Threshold1. The range is 0-512.
The default is 80.
PS Current Threshold2
Enter a value for PS Current Threshold2. The range is 0-512.
The default is 20.
PS Current Threshold3
Enter a value for PS Current Threshold3. The range is 0-512.
The default is 4.
PS3 Enable
This feature enables PS3. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
PS4 Enable
This feature enables PS4. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
IMON Slope
Enter a value for IMON Slope. The range is 0-200. The default
is 0.
IMON Offset
Enter a value for IMON Offset. The range is 0-63999. The default is 0.
IMON Prex
Use this feature to set the prex value as a positive (+) or a
negative (-). The options are “+” or “-”.
VR Current Limit
Enter a value for the voltage regulator current limit, with each
whole number equating to 1/4A (i.e. 400 = 100A). Enter 0 for
Auto. The default is 1023.
VR Voltage Limit
Enter a value (in mV) for the voltage regulator voltage limit. The
range is 0-7999. Enter 0 for Auto. The default is 7999.
4-11
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
TDC Enable
This feature enables TDC. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
TDC Current Limit
Enter a value for the TDC Current Limit, with each whole number
equating to 1/8A (i.e. 1000 = 125A). The range is 0-32767. The
default is 800.
TDC Time Window
This feature controls the TDC Time Window. The options are 1
ms, 2 ms, 3 ms, 4 ms, 5 ms, 6 ms, 7 ms, 8 ms, and 10 ms.
TDC Lock
This feature enables TDC Lock. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
Intersil VR Command
This feature enables Intersil VR Command to x VR C-state issues.
The options are Disabled, Send for IA/GT rails, and Send for IA/
GT/SA rails.
Memory OverClocking
This section displays the following memory prole information for Default,
Custom, XMP1, and XMP2 proles:
Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
GT OverClocking Frequency
Enter a value for the overclocked RP0 frequency (in multiples of 50 MHz)
in the GT domain. The default is 0.
GT Voltage Mode
This feature controls the voltage mode in the GT domain. The options
are Adaptive or Override.
GT Extra Turbo Voltage
Enter a value for the extra turbo voltage (in mV) that will be applied
while GT is operating in turbo mode. The default is 0.
GT Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the offset voltage (in mV) that will be applied to the
GT domain. The default is 0.
Offset Prex
Use this feature to set the prex value as a positive (+) or a negative
(-). The options are “+” or “-”.
GT OverClocking Frequency
Enter a value for the overclocked RP0 frequency (in multiples of 50 MHz)
in the GT Unslice domain. The default is 0.
GT Voltage Mode
This feature controls the voltage mode in the GT Unslice domain. The
options are Adaptive or Override.
4-15
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
GT Extra Turbo Voltage
Enter a value for the extra turbo voltage (in mV) that will be applied
while GT is operating in turbo mode. The default is 0.
GTU Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the offset voltage (in mV) that will be applied to the
GT domain. The default is 0.
Offset Prex
Use this feature to set the prex value as a positive (+) or a negative
(-). The options are “+” or “-”.
Voltage Configuration
System Agent Voltage (mV)
Enter a value for the System Agent voltage (in mV). The default is 1056.
Core Voltage Mode
This feature controls the core voltage mode. The options are Adaptive
or Override.
SVID
This feature enables Serial Voltage Identication (SVID). The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
Core Voltage Override
Enter a value for the Core Voltage Override (in mV). The default is 1350.
Core Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the offset voltage (in mV) that will be applied to the
IA Core domain. The default is 0.
Offset Prex
Use this feature to set the prex value as a positive (+) or a negative
(-). The options are “+” or “-”.
PCH Voltage
Enter a value for the PCH voltage override. The default is 1010.
CPU_IO Voltage
Enter a value for the CPU IO voltage override. The default is 936.
4-16
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Load Line Calibration
This feature controls the load line calibration. The options are Disabled,
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, and Auto.
Uncore
Uncore Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the offset voltage (in mV) that will be applied to the
Uncore domain. The default is 0.
Offset Prex
Use this feature to set the prex value as a positive (+) or a negative
(-). The options are “+” or “-”.
Voltage PLL Trim Controls
Core PLL Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the Core PLL voltage offset, with each whole number
equating to 17.5 mV. The range is 0-63. The default is 0.
GT PLL Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the GT PLL voltage offset, with each whole number
equating to 17.5 mV. The range is 0-63. The default is 0.
Ring PLL Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the Ring PLL voltage offset, with each whole number
equating to 17.5 mV. The range is 0-63. The default is 0.
System Agent PLL Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the System Agent PLL voltage offset, with each whole
number equating to 17.5 mV. The range is 0-63. The default is 0.
Memory Controller PLL Voltage Offset
Enter a value for the Memory Controller PLL voltage offset, with each
whole number equating to 17.5 mV. The range is 0-63. The default is 0.
4-17
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
4-4 CPU
The following information will be displayed:
• Type - the brand, model name, model number of the CPU and its
rated clock speed
• Speed - the detected CPU speed
• ID - the unique CPU ID
• Stepping - the processor stepping
• Number of Processors - the number of cores detected
• Microcode Revision - the CPU's microcode patch version
• GT Information - the processor's GT Information
• IGFX VBIOS Version - the Integrated Graphics VBIOS version
• IGFX GOP Version - the Integrated Graphics VOP version
• Memory RC Version - the memory RC version
4-18
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
CPU Conguration
The following information will be displayed:
• Type - the brand, model name, model number of the CPU and its
rated clock speed
• ID - the unique CPU ID
• Speed - the detected CPU speed
• L1 Data Cache - displays if Level 1 cache is supported
• L1 Instruction Cache - displays if Level 1 instruction cache is
supported
• L2 Cache - displays if Level 2 cache is supported
• L3 Cache - displays if Level 3 cache is supported
• VMX - displays if VMX is supported
• SMX/TXT - displays if SMX/TXT is supported
C6DRAM
This feature enables moving DRAM contents to PRM memory when the
CPU is in a C6 state. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
SW Guard Extension (SGX)
Select Enabled to activate the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The
options are Enabled, Disabled, and Software Controlled.
Select Owner EPOCH input type
There are three Owner EPOCH modes (Each EPOCH is 64 bit). The
options are No Change in Owner EPOCHs, Change to New Random
Owner EPOCH, and Manual User Dened Owner EPOCHs.
Hardware Prefetcher
(Available when supported by the CPU)
If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data
and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve
CPU performance. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
4-19
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
(Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes
as comprised. Select Disabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines
for 64 bytes. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology
(Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to use the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow
one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in
independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one
physical computer. The options are Disabled 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 web site for detailed information.
Active Processor Cores
Use this feature to select the number of active processor cores. The
options depend on how many cores are supported by the CPU. The
default is All.
BIST
Select Enabled to activate the Built-In Self Test (BIST) on reset. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.
AES
Select Enable for Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions support to enhance data integrity. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.
Machine Check
Select Enable to activate Machine Check. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.
MonitorMWait
Select Enable to activate MonitorMWait. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
Select the FCLK frequency for early power on. The options are Normal
(800MHz), 1GHz, and 400MHz.
4-20
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Power & Performance
CPU - Power Management Control
Boot Performance Mode
This feature enables the selection of the default CPU performance
during system boot. The options are Max Non-Turbo Perfor-
mance, Max Battery, and Turbo Performance.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce
power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s
website for detailed information. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
C States
C-States architecture, a processor power management platform
developed by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from
the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU.
Select Enabled for CPU C State support. The options are Disabled
or Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following features
will display:
Enhanced C-states
(Available when "C States" is set to Enabled)
Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system
performance. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
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 undemote
from demoted C3 or C1. The options are Disabled, C1, C3, and C1
and C3.
4-21
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
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 undemote
from demoted Packaged Package C-State Un-Demotion. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.
CState Pre-Wake
This feature to enables C-State pre-wake. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.
IO MWAIT Redirection
When enabled, this feature will map and send the IO read instructions to the IO registers. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Package C State Limit
Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the
C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C3, C6, C7, C7s,
and Auto.
Package C State Workaround
This feature enables a workaround for Package C State 6/7. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.
GT-Power Management
RC6(Render Standby)
Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
Maximum GT Frequency
This feature is the Maximum GT Frequency as dened by the user.
Choose between 300MHz (RPN) and 1200MHz (RP0). Any value
beyond this range will be clipped to its min/max supported by the
CPU. The options are Default Max Frequency, 100MHz~1200MHz
(in increments of 50MHz).
4-22
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Disable Turbo GT frequency
This feature disables Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo
GT frequency becomes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency
limiters will be removed.
4-23
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
4-5 Memory
The following information will be displayed:
• Memory RC Version
• Memory Frequency
• Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
• DIMM#A1, DIMM#B1
Maximum Memory Frequency
This feature controls the speed of the memory installed. The options are
1333, 1600, 1867, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, and 3200. All values are in
MHz. Default speed is auto detected.
Memory Scrambler
This feature enables memory scrambler support for memory error correction. The settings are Disabled or Enabled.
Force ColdReset
Use this feature when ColdBoot is required during MRC execution. The
settings are Disabled or Enabled.
4-24
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Force Single Rank
When enabled, only Rank0 will be use in each DIMM. The settings are
Disabled or Enabled.
Memory Remap
PCI memory resources will overlap with the total physical memory if 4GB
of memory or above is installed on the motherboard. When this occurs,
Enable this function to reallocate the overlapped physical memory to a
location above the total physical memory to resolve the memory overlap-
ping situation. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
MRC Fast Boot
This feature enables fast path through MRC. The settings are Disabled
or Enabled.
4-25
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
4-6 Advanced
Setup Mode
This feature sets the default screen that displays after entering Setup
Mode. The options are EZ Mode or Advanced Mode.
Boot Feature
Fast Boot
This feature enables the system to boot with a minimal set of required
devices to launch. This has no effect on BBS boot options. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.
Quiet Boot
Use this feature to enable quiet boot. The default is Enabled.
Bootup Num-Lock
Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The
options are Off and On.
Wait for "F1" If Error
Use this feature to force the system to wait until the "F1" key is pressed
if an error occurs. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
4-26
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Re-try Boot
If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system
from a specied boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are
Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot.
Watch Dog Function
If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than
ve minutes. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
AC Loss Policy Depend On
Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select
Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power
loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power
state before a power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On,
and Last State.
Power Button Function
This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the
system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or
longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as
the user presses the power button. The options are Instant Off or 4
Seconds Override.
DeepSx Power Policies
Use this feature to congure the Advanced Conguration and Power
Interface (ACPI) settings for the system. Enable S5 to power off the
whole system except the power supply unit (PSU) and keep the power
button “alive” so that the user can “wake up” the system by using a USB
keyboard or mouse. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Install Windows 7 USB Support
Enable this feature to use the USB keyboard and mouse during the Windows 7 installation since the native XHCI driver support is unavailable.
Use a SATA optical drive as a USB drive. USB CD/DVD drives are not
supported. Disable this feature after the XHCI driver has been installed
in Windows. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
RGB Led Control
This feature enables RGB LED controls. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
4-27
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
NCT6792D Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 1 Conguration
Serial Port
This feature enalbes Serial Port 1 (COM1). Click the toggle box to enable or disable Serial Port 1. The default is Enabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the current IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1).
The default is Auto.
Change Settings
This feature congures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1).
The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, "IO=3F8h; IRQ=4", "IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", "IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12", "IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12", and "IO=2E8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12".
Serial Port Console Redirection
COM 1
Console Redirection
This feature enables COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow
a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site
for networking. Click the toggle box to enable or disable. The default is
Disabled.
*If the feature above is set to Enabled, the following features will become
available for conguration:
Console Redirection Settings
Terminal Type
This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation
type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character
set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI
to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8
encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The op-
tions are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
4-28
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Bits per second
Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used
in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the
host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed
may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
Data Bits
Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 (Bits) or 8 (Bits).
Parity
A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data
transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the
number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set
to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you
do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission.
Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the
data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with
your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark, and Space.
Stop Bits
A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit
for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower
devices are used. The options are 1 or 2.
Flow Control
Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop
sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal
to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options
are None or Hardware RTS/CTS.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/
VT100 terminals. Click the toggle box to enable or disable. The default
is Enabled.
Recorder Mode
Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send
it as text messages to a remote server. Click the toggle box to enable
or disable. The default is Disabled.
4-29
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Resolution 100x31
Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. Click the
toggle box to enable or disable. The default is Enabled.
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution
Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in
Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24
or 80x25.
Putty KeyPad
This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which
is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are
VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
Redirection After BIOS POST
Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after
BIOS POST. When the option Bootloader is selected, legacy Console
Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When the option Always
Enable is selected, legacy Console Redirection remains enabled upon
OS bootup. The options are Always Enable or Bootloader.
EMS Console Redirection
Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console
Redirection. Click the toggle box to enable or disable. The default is
Disabled.
*If the feature above set to Enabled, the following features will become
available for user conguration:
Console Redirection Settings
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port
The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate
with a remote host server. The options are dependent on the avail-
able COM ports.
4-30
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Terminal Type
Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select
VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the
extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding
to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are
ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
Bits per second
This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host
computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may
be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200,
57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
Flow Control
Use this feature to set the ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop
data sending when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal
to start data sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options
are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
The setting for each these features is displayed:
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
System Agent (SA) Configuration
The following information will be displayed:
• SA PCIe Code Version
• VT-d Capability
PEG Port Conguration
CPU SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16
Enable Root Port
Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled,
Enabled, and Auto.
4-31
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Max Link Speed
Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed.
VT-d
This feature enables VT-d. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
GNA Device (B0:D8:F0)
This feature enables the SA GNA device. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
X2APIC Opt Out
This feature enables X2APIC Opt Out. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
Graphics Configuration
Graphics Turbo IMON Current
Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Valid
range is 14-31. Default is 31.
Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card
Use this feature to scan for External Gfx Card on PEG and PCH PCIE Ports.
If this feature is enabled, the system will not scan for a new card. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.
Primary Display
Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary
display. Select from IGFX/PEG/PCI or select SG for switchable GFX. The
options are Auto, IGFX, PEG, PCIE, and SG.
External Gfx Card Primary Display Conguration
Primary PEG
This feature allows the user to select the primary PCI Express Graphics
(PEG) slot. The options are Auto, PEG11, and PEG12.
Primary PCIE
This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be
used as the primary graphics card. The options are Auto and PCIE1
~ PCIE19.
4-32
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
Internal Graphics
This feature keeps the Internal Graphics Device (IGD) enabled, based
on setup options. The options are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.
GTT Size
Use this feature to set the memory size to be used by the graphics
translation table (GTT). The options are 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB.
Aperture Size
Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system
memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are
128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation
of system memory to be used for video devices to ensure best use of
available system memory based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options
are 0M, 32M, 64M, 4M, 8M, 12M, 16M, 20M, 24M, 28M, 32M/F7, 36M,
40M, 44M, 48M, 52M, 56M, and 60M.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by internal graphics devices based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 128MB,
256MB, and MAX.
VDD Enable
Activating this feature will force VDD in the BIOS. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
PM Support
This feature enables PM support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
PAVP Enable
This feature enables PAVP support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
Cdynmax Clamping Enable
This feature enables Cdynmax Clamping. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
4-33
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
Graphics Clock Frequency
This feature controls the graphics clock frequency. Select the highest
clock frequency supported by the platform. The options are 337.5 Mhz,
450 Mhz, 540 Mhz, and 675 Mhz.
Skip CD Clock Init in S3 resume
This feature enables skipping the full CD clock initialization. If set to
Disabled, the full CD clock will initialize. The options are Disabled or
Enabled.
PCH-IO Configuration
HD Audio
Use this feature to detect an HD Audio device. The options are Disabled,
Enabled, and Auto.
Wake on LAN Enable
Select Enabled to enable the capabiltiy to "wake up" the system through
the Ethernet port. The settings are Disabled or Enabled.
PCIE PLL SSC
Use this feature to set the PCIE PII SSC percentage. Select Auto to
keep the hardware default with no BIOS override. The range is from
0.0% to 2.0%.
DMI Link ASPM Control
Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management)
state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
ASPM 5/7/8/9/10/11/16/18/19/20
Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) to
power manage the PCIe link during the various L states. The options are
Auto, L0sL1, L1, L0s, and Disabled.
L1 Substates
Use this feature to dene which L1 substate to use. The options are
Disabled, L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1&L1.2.
4-34
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
SATA and RST Configuration
SATA Controllers
Select Disabled to disable the onboard SATA Controllers. The settings
are Disabled or Enabled.
SATA Mode Selection
This feature selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options
are AHCI or Intel RST Premium.
Aggressive LPM Support
This feature enables the PCH to aggressively enter link power state. The
options are Disabled or Enabled.
Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver
This feature controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
The options are Do not launch, UEFI, and Legacy.
Serial ATA Port0~5
This feature dispays the detected SATA drive, if any.
Hot Plug
This feature designates the port specied for hot plugging. Set this feature to Enabled for hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to
replace a SATA disk drive without shutting down the system. The options
are Disabled or Enabled.
Spin Up Device
When this feature is disabled, all drives will spin up at boot. When this
feature is enabled, it will perform Staggered Spin Up on any drive this
feature is activated. The settings are Disabled or Enabled.
SATA Device Type
Use this feature to identify the type of HDD that is connected to the SATA
port. The options are Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive.
PCH FW Configuration
The following information will be displayed:
• ME Firmware Version
• ME Firmware Mode
4-35
Supermicro C7Z390-CG-IW Motherboard User’s Manual
• ME Firmware SKU
ME FW Image Re-Flash
This feature will update the PCH Firmware from an image in a USB ash
drive attached to a USB port. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
USB Configuration
The following information will be displayed:
• USB Module Version
• USB Controllers
• USB Devices
Legacy USB Support
Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable
legacy support when legacy USB devices are not present. If Disable
is selected, legacy USB devices will not be supported. The options are
Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
XHCI Hand-Off
This feature is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not
support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI
ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings
are Disabled or Enabled.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Set Enabled to enable USB mass storage driver support. The options are
Disabled or Enabled.
Port 60/64 Emulation
This feature enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation for legacy USB keyboard
support on non-USB aware operating systems. The options are Disabled
or Enabled.
Connectivity Configuration
CNVi WiFi&BT
This feature controls the connectivity mode. Selecting Enable enables WiFi
& Bluetooth support. The options are Disabled or Enabled.
4-36
Loading...
+ hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.