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  • Page 1 C7Z170-SQ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C7Z170-SQ motherboard. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z170 Express chipset.

  • Page 4: Checklist

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac- knowledged 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.

  • Page 5: Standardized Warning Statements

    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 difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.

  • Page 6: Product Disposal

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incor- recta. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gasta- das según las instrucciones del fabricante.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: Where To Find More Information

    Contacting Supermicro Where to Find More Information For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your motherboard. SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/ If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@ supermicro.com.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Manual Organization ................iii Checklist ..................iv Conventions Used in the Manual ............iv Standardized Warning Statements ............v Battery Handling ............... v Product Disposal ...............vi Contacting Supermicro ..............viii Where to Find More Information............ix Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Memory Support ..............2-10 Memory Population Guidelines ..........2-11 Motherboard Installation ............2-12 Tools Needed ............... 2-12 Location of Mounting Holes ........... 2-12 Installing the Motherboard ............ 2-13 Connectors/IO Ports ............. 2-14 Back I/O Panel ..............2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..........
  • Page 12 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual LAN Enable/Disable ............2-28 Clear CMOS & JBT1 ............2-29 PCI Slot SMB Enable (I C1/I C2) ........2-29 Audio Enable (JPAC1) ............2-30 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..........2-30 USB Wake Up (JPUSB1) ............ 2-31 Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) ..........
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ................4-1 Starting BIOS GUI Setup Utility ..........4-1 How To Change the Configuration Data ........4-2 How to Start the Setup Utility ..........4-2 Saving and Loading..............4-3 Save and Load ..............4-3 Restore Defaults ..............
  • Page 14 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Enhanced C-States ............4-13 C-State Auto Demotion ............. 4-13 C-State Un-demotion ............4-13 Package C-State Demotion ..........4-13 Package C-State Un-Demotion ........... 4-13 Package C State limit ............4-13 CPU Thermal Configuration ..........4-13 Overclocking ............... 4-14 CPU Overclocking ..............
  • Page 15 Table of Contents System Agent Voltage (mV) ..........4-19 Core Voltage Mode ............4-19 Core Extra Turbo Voltage ..........4-19 Core Voltage Offset (mV) ..........4-19 Offset Prefix ..............4-19 Core PLL Voltage Offset ............ 4-19 Ring Max OC Ratio ............4-19 Ring Min OC Ratio ............
  • Page 16 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual GT Voltage Offset ............. 4-31 Offset Prefix ..............4-31 Memory ................4-32 Memory Information............. 4-32 Memory Configuration ............4-33 Maximum Memory Frequency ..........4-33 Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM) ....... 4-33 Memory Scrambler ............4-34 Fast Boot ................
  • Page 17 Table of Contents L1 Substates ..............4-39 PCIE Speed ..............4-39 Detect Non-Compliant Device ..........4-39 PCIE LTR Lock ..............4-39 Option ROM Execution ............4-39 Video ................4-39 Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver ........4-39 PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ........... 4-39 PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1 (IN X4) OPROM, CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) OPROM, PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X4 OPROM, CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM,...
  • Page 18 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Sleep State ............. 4-47 Console Redirection .............. 4-48 COM 1 ................4-48 Console Redirection ............4-48 SuperFlash Utility..............4-52 4-11 Chipset ................4-56 System Agent..............4-56 VT-d ................4-56 SW Guard Extensions (SGX) ..........4-56 PRMRR Size ..............
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Set New Key ..............4-63 Append Key ..............4-64 Delete Key ..............4-64 Forbidded Signatures ............4-64 Delete Key ..............4-64 Set New Key ..............4-64 Append Key ..............4-64 Authorized TimeStamps ............ 4-64 Set New Key ..............4-64 Append Key ..............
  • Page 20 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction 1-1 Overview About this Motherboard The C7Z170-SQ supports a single 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With the Intel® Z170 Express chipset built in, the C7Z170-SQ motherboard offers substantial system performance and storage capability for overclocking platforms in a sleek package.

  • Page 22: 1-3 Motherboard Features

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 Motherboard Features Single Intel Core i3/i5/i7 6th generation processor in an LGA1151 type socket. Four (4) slots support up to 64GB of unbuffered, Memory non-ECC, 3000+MHz(OC) DDR4 memory* Dual-channel memory DIMM sizes UDIMM 4GB, 8GB, 16GB Intel®...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Introduction Audio One (1) High Definition Audio 7.1 channel connector supported by Realtek ALC1150 on the back panel One (1) Front Panel Audio Header One (1) S/PDIF Out on the rear side of the chassis Super I/O Nuvoton NCT6792D-B 128 Mb AMI BIOS SPI Flash BIOS BIOS...

  • Page 24: 1-4 Special Features

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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.

  • Page 25: System Resource Alert

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Resource Alert This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds.

  • Page 26: 1-7 Power Supply

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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. This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Introduction C7Z170-SQ Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same...
  • Page 28 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual C7Z170-SQ Motherboard Layout S/PDIF OUT DVI-D KB/MOUSE HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Introduction C7Z170-SQ Block Diagram SVID IMVP8 IMVP8 PCIe3.0_x16 INTEL LGA1151 8.0GT/s 6th Generation DDR4 (CHA) DDI1 Core i3/i5/i7 HDMI DIMMA0 DDI 1 Processor 2133/1866/1600MHz DIMMA1 DDI2 Display Port DDI 2 (Socket-H4) DDR4 (CHB) DDI3 DIMMB0 DDI 3 2133/1866/1600MHz...
  • Page 30 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual C7Z170-SQ Quick Reference S/PDIF OUT DVI-D KB/MOUSE HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE...
  • Page 31 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description I/O Back Panel See Back Panel I/O Connectors, below right Audio FP Front Panel Audio Header Battery Onboard Battery COM1 COM1 Port Header Fan 1,2,3,4,5 System/CPU Fan Headers (Fan1: CPU Fan) Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1~4: External Speaker, Pins 3~4: Buzzer) Front Panel Control Header Chassis Intrusion Header JLED1...
  • Page 32 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 1-12...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed Screws Phillips-Head Screwdriver Intel LGA 1151 Processor DDR4 DIMMs PC Chassis Heatsink with Fan Power Supply Video Card (Optional) SATA/USB Optical Drive (Optional) SATA Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 34: 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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 sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 35: 2-3 Processor And Heatsink Installation

    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.
  • Page 36 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plas- tic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 38: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU Fan power con- nector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation between the fan wires and the fins of the heatsink. 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click.

  • Page 40: Removing The Heatsink

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Attention! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to re- move the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 41: 2-4 Installing Ddr4 Memory

    USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 DIMMs into the memory slots, Type C PORT FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE starting with DIMMA1 (see the JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE...

  • Page 42: Memory Support

    DIMMB2 (Red Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard The C7Z170-SQ supports up to 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) non-ECC DDR4 memory, up to 3000+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.

  • Page 43: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 44: 2-5 Motherboard Installation

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 2-5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit 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 plas- tic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 45: Installing The Motherboard

    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.

  • Page 46: 2-6 Connectors/Io Ports

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 2-6 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back I/O Panel S/PDIF OUT DVI-D...

  • Page 47: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 Type C PORT FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 48: Ethernet Port

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Port LAN Ports Pin Definition One Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN) is lo- Pin# Definition cated next to the DVI-D port on the I/O P2V5SB SGND Backpanel to provide network connec- tions. This port will accept RJ45 type...

  • Page 49: S/Pdif Port

    Chapter 2: Installation S/PDIF Port A S/PDIF port is located next to the USB ports 0/1 on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to connect to a compatible S/PDIF optical audio device. VESA® DisplayPort™ DisplayPort, develped by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate.

  • Page 50: Front Control Panel

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 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 specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 51: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on Pin# Definition pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED...

  • Page 52: Reset Button

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case to reset the system. Refer to the Ground table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 53: 2-7 Connecting Cables

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) USB 8 (3.1) VESA DISPLAY JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 54: Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) Fan Header Pin Definitions The C7Z170-SQ has five fan headers (Fan Pin# Definition 1~Fan 5). These fans are 4-pin fan head- Ground (Black) ers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers 2.5A/+12V...

  • Page 55: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 56: Onboard Power Led (Jled1)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED (JLED1) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located Pin# Definition at JLED1. This Power LED header is con- nected to Front Control Panel located No Connection at JF1 to indicate the status of system Connection to PWR power.

  • Page 57: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 58: Standby Power Header (Stby1)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Standby Power Header (STBY1) Standby Power Pin Definitions The Standby Power header is located at Pin# Definition JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the +5V Standby table on the right for pin definitions. Ground Wake-up PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2) The PCI-E M.2 connector is for de-...

  • Page 59: Front Panel Audio Header (Audio Fp)

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 Type C PORT FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 60: 2-8 Jumper Settings

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 61: Clear Cmos & Jbt1

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 Type C PORT FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 62: Audio Enable (Jpac1)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Audio Enable (JPAC1) Audio Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the Both Jumpers Definition onboard audio support. The default posi- Pins 1-2 Enabled tion is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard...

  • Page 63: Usb Wake Up (Jpusb1)

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 64: Bios Recovery Switch (Jbr1)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) BIOS Recovery (JBR1) Jumper Settings The BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) is used State Definition to enable or disable the BIOS Recovery Normal (Default) feature of the motherboard. Slide the Recover switch from the default position to begin the recovery process.

  • Page 65: 2-9 Onboard Indicators

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 66: Status Display (Led4)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual BIOS JLED1: 3 PIN POWER LED Status Display (LED4) LED4 is made up of two alpha- numeric displays that will display a status or POST code, when the motherboard is powered on. LED4 Please download the following...

  • Page 67: Sata Connections

    HDMI HD AUDIO USB 0/1 USB 6/7(3.0) VESA DISPLAY USB 8 (3.1) JPAC1 PORT Type C FAN5 JPAC1:AUDIO 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JSPDIF_OUT C7Z170-SQ REV:1.01a JI2C1/JI2C2 JPUSB1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL1:LAN 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPUSB1:USB0/1 WAKE UP 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE...

  • Page 68: The Oc Front Control Panel (Optional)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 2-11 The OC Front Control Panel (Optional) The OC (Overclocking) Front Control Panel has Six (6) control buttons, switches and one USB port. OC-1 OC-2 OC-3 BIOS1 BIOS2 Clean CMOS Boot BIOS Bios Recovery & Reset...

  • Page 69: Installing The Oc Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the OC Front Control Panel The OC Front Control Panel is designed to fit into an external 5.25-inch external drive bay of a desktop-style or tower-style computer chassis. Make sure that the appropriate type of screws are used. The OC Front Control panel The OC Control panel easily slides into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay on a desktop or tower-style computer chassis.
  • Page 70 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-38...

  • Page 71: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 72: No Video

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re- move all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.)

  • Page 73: 3-2 Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 74: 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The C7ZZ170-SQ supports up to 64GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR4. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 75: 3-4 Battery Removal And Installation

    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.

  • Page 76: 3-5 Returning Motherboard For Service

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and con- tinue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be fac- ing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C7Z170-SQ. 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 Util- ity setup screens.

  • Page 78: How To Change The Configuration Data

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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.

  • Page 79: 4-2 Saving And Loading

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-2 Saving and Loading Save and Load The Save and Load icon brings up a pop-up menu that enables the user to choose from different saving options at the end of the session: Restore Defaults...

  • Page 80: Save All Settings Only

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Load menu and click <OK>. These are factory settings designed for maximum sys- tem stability. Save All Settings Only When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made.

  • Page 81: Save Profile 1 / Save Profile 2

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save Profile 1 / Save Profile 2 Select this option to save the current overclocking profile into either Profile 1 or Profile 2 location. Click "OK" when prompted, click "Cancel" to go back and not save. Load Profile 1 / Load Profile 2 Select this option to load a previously saved overclocking profile from either Profile 1 or Profile 2 location.

  • Page 82: 4-3 System Information

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 System Information The System Information Screen displays the motherboard's configuration. Motherboard The following information are displayed in this section: • Motherboard Model Name - C7Z170-SQ. • BIOS Version - this item displays the BIOS version number.

  • Page 83: Cpu

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following information are be displayed in this section: • Type and Speed of CPU - indicates the brand, model name, model number of the CPU and it's rated clock speed. • CPU Signature - displays the unique signature embedded in the CPU.

  • Page 84: Memory

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Memory The following information are be displayed in this section: • Memory Frequency - displays the system memory's detected speed. • Total Memory - shows the total detected system memory. • DIMM#A1~DIMM#B2 - displays the memory size detected on...

  • Page 85: 4-4 Processor/Cpu

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Processor/CPU Set all options for the processor in this section. Information The following CPU information will be displayed: • CPU Signature - displays the unique signature emebedded in CPU. • Microcode Patch - displays the CPU's microcode patch version. •...

  • Page 86: Performance

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual • 64-bit - indicates if 64-bit is supported. • EIST Technology - displays whether EIST is supported or not. • CPU C3 State - indicates if ACPI C3 state is supported. • CPU C6 State - shows whether ACPI C6 state is supported or not.

  • Page 87: Cpu Flex Ratio Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Flex Ratio Settings When CPU Flex Ratio is enabled, this sets the value for the CPU Flex Ratio. The default is 35. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Overclocking lock Select Enabled to prevent the CPU overclocking.

  • Page 88: Hardware P States (Hwp)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual HardWare P States (HWP) This option enables the Hardware P State support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power con- sumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 89: Enhanced C-States

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Enhanced C-States (Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. C-State Auto Demotion When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C State based on un-cored auto-demote information.

  • Page 90: 4-5 Overclocking

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual CPU DTS When this item is enabled, the motherboard's ACPI Thermal Management uses the DTS SMM mechanism to obtain CPU tem- perature values. When disabled, the ACPI Thermal Management uses the EC reported temperature values. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 91: Active Processor Cores

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Active Processor Cores Use this feature to select the number of active processor cores. The options are All, 1, 2, 3 and 4 (These options depend on how many cores are supported by the CPU.) Load SMC CPU OC Setting This item has optimized pre-configured overclock settings.

  • Page 92: Intel(R) Speedstep(Tm) Technology

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 93: Power Limit 2

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Power Limit 2 This feature configures Package Power Limit 2, in milliwatts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered after a period of time (see item below). A lower limit can save power and protect the CPU, while a higher limit improves performance.

  • Page 94: Power Limit 3

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Power Limit 3 This feature configures Package Power Limit 3, in milliwatts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered after a period of time (see item below). A lower limit can save power and protect the CPU, while a higher limit improves performance.

  • Page 95: System Agent Voltage (Mv)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Agent Voltage (mV) This option sets the System Agent Voltage. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Core Voltage Mode Use this feature to select the Core voltage mode. The options are Over- ride and Adaptive.

  • Page 96: Ring Extra Turbo Voltage

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Ring Extra Turbo Voltage Use this feature to set the Ring Extra Turbo Voltage value. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Ring Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the CPU Voltage Offset value from -1000mV to +1000mV.

  • Page 97: Vrm Total Current Limit Capability

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VRM Total Current Limit Capability Use this feature to set the CPU integrated voltage regulator when under extreme high load for VRM total current limit. The options are 100%, 110%, 120%, 130%, 140%, 150%, 160%, 170%, 180% and 190%. VRM Per-Phase Current Limit Capability Use this feature to set the CPU integrated voltage regulator when un- der extreme high load for VRM per-phase current limit.

  • Page 98: Memory Overclocking

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Overclocking Load Memory Profiles Use this feature to set Performance Memory Profiles which may cause impact on memory behavior*. Select Automatic to allow the BIOS to automatically set Performance Memory Profiles. Select Manual to manu- ally configure Performance Profiles.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tRCD/tRP This option selects the Ras Precharge Range and Row to Col Delay Range. Enter a number between 1-38. The default is 15. tRAS This option selects the Ras Active Time. Enter a number between 1-586. The default is 36. tCWL This option selects the Minimum CAS Write Latency Time.
  • Page 100 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual NMode This option configures NMode. The default is 2. VDD (mV) This option configures NMode. The default is 1200. In millivolts. DIMM Profile This option selects the DIMM timing profile. The options are Default DIMM Profile and Custom Profile.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Minimum CAS Write Latency Time (tCWL) This option selects the Minimum CAS Write Latency Time. Enter a numeric value. The default is 14. tFAW This option selects the Minimum Four Activate Window Delay Time. Enter a numeric value between 1-586. The default is 23. Maximum tREFI Time (tREFI) This option configures the Maximum tREFI Time (Average Periodic Refrech Interval).

  • Page 102: 3Rd Timing

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 3rd Timing: tRPab_ext This option configures the tRPab_ext. Enter a numeric value. The default is 0. tRDPRE This option configures the tRDPRE. Enter a numeric value. The default is 8. tWRPRE This option configures the tWRPRE. Enter a numeric value. The default is 34.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ODT_Write_Delay This option configures the ODT Write Delay. Enter a numeric value. The default is 0. Write_Early_ODT This option configures the Write Early ODT. Enter a numeric value. The default is 0. tAONPD This option configures the tAONPD. The default is 10. ODT_Always_Rank0 This option configures the ODT Always Rank0.
  • Page 104 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual tRDWR_dr This option configures the between module read to write delay (tRDWR_dr). Enter a numeric value. The default is 10. tRDWR_dd This option configures the between module read to write delay (tRDWR_dd). Enter a numeric value. The default is 11.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tXPDLL This option configures tXPDLL. Enter a numeric value. The default is 26. tPRPDEN This option configures tPRPDEN. Enter a numeric value. The default is 2. tRDPDEN This option configures tRDPDEN. Enter a numeric value. The default is 20.

  • Page 106: Graphics Overclocking

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Graphics OverClocking GT Slice Domain GT OverClocking Frequency This option selects the Overclocked RPO frequency in multiples of 50MHz. The default is 0. GT Voltage Mode Use this feature to select the Overclocking GT mode. The options are Override, Offset and Adaptive.

  • Page 107: Offset Prefix

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Offset Prefix Use this feature to set the Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to make a selec- tion. The default setting is "+". GT Unslice Domain GT OverClocking Frequency This option selects the Overclocked RPO frequency in multiples of...

  • Page 108: 4-6 Memory

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-6 Memory Set all options for the Memory in this section. Memory Information This item displays the following information on the memory modules installed on the motherboard. • Memory RC Version - this item displays the memory controller version.

  • Page 109: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • DIMM#B2 - displays if a DIMM is installed on this slot, and the DIMM size. • Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) - displays memory timings. Memory Configuration This section is used to configure the memory modules installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 110: Memory Scrambler

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Scrambler This feature enables or disables memory scrambler support for memory error correction. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Remap Feature PCI memory resources will overlap with the total physical memory if 4GB of memory or above is installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 111: Boot Mode Select

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Mode Select This option sets the boot mode between Legacy BIOS, UEFI BIOS or Dual. The options are Dual, Legacy and UEFI. Legacy Boot Order #1~#7 This option sets the order of which the system boots from the installed boot devices.

  • Page 112: Wait For "F1" For Error

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Wait for "F1" for Error This option sets whether the system will wait for the user to press "F1" when an error is detected during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Retry Boot Select Enabled to force the system to reboot when system fails to boot.

  • Page 113: 4-8 Input/Output

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-8 Input/Output Set all options for the motherboard I/O in this section. SATA SATA Controllers This item Enables or Disables the built-in SATA controllers on the moth- erboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode Selection This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives.

  • Page 114: Hot Plug

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Hot Plug This feature designates the SATA port specified for hot plugging. Set this item 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 and Enabled.

  • Page 115: Aspm Support

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ASPM Support Set this option to configure the Active State Power Management (ASPM) of the PEG device on this PCIE slot. The options are Auto, Disabled, L0s, L1, and L0sL1. L1 Substates Set this option to configure the PCI Express L1 substate setting. The options are Disabled, L1.1, L1.2 and L1.1 &...

  • Page 116: Onboard Lan Option Rom Type

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard LAN Option ROM Type Select the onboard LAN option ROM type. The options are Legacy and EFI. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to boot the computer us- ing a PXE device installed in a LAN port specified. Select Disabled to prevent system boot using a device installed in a LAN port.

  • Page 117: Usb Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Settings • USB Controllers - displays the detected USB controllers. • USB Devices - displays the detected USB devices. Legacy USB Support This item activates Legacy USB Support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. EHCI Support This item activates EHCI Support.

  • Page 118: Pch-Fw (Firmware)

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual PCH-FW (Firmware) The following information for the PCH Firmware. • ME FW Version - displays the Management Engine version num- ber. • ME Firmware Mode - displays the Management Engine mode. • ME Firmware Type - displays the Management Engine firmware type.

  • Page 119: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item will Enable or Disable Serial Port 1 (COM1). Place a tick mark on the box to enable Serial Port 1. The default is Enabled. Device Settings This item displays the current IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1).

  • Page 120: 4-9 Hardware Monitor

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-9 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitors for various sensors on the motherboard are in this section. Temperature The following items will be displayed: • CPU Temperature - displays the CPU temperature detected by PECI. • System Temperature - indicates the system internal temperature.

  • Page 121: Fan Speed

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Fan Speed The following items will be displayed: • Fan 1 Speed ~ Fan 5 Speed Fan Speed Control Mode This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are cor- relative.

  • Page 122: Voltage

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Voltage The following items will be displayed: • VCPU • • VCPU_SA • 5VCC • VDIMM • VCPU_IO • VCPU_GT • VDIMM_2.5 • PCH 1.0V • 3.3V_DL • VSB3 • 3.3VCC • VBAT • VCPU_STPLL...

  • Page 123: 4-10 Management

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-10 Management Set all options for Management in this section. ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State This feature selects the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the suspend button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled, and S3 (Suspend to RAM).

  • Page 124: Console Redirection

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Console Redirection COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will al- low a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled (unchecked) and Enabled (checked).
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bits Per second Use this item 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.
  • Page 126 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Enabled (checked) and Disabled (unchecked).. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this item to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Con- sole 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.

  • Page 128: Superflash Utility

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual SuperFlash Utility The following information will be displayed: • ON Board BIOS - displays the BIOS version. • Product - displays the product name. • BiosTag - displays the BIOS Tag number. • Date - displays the release date of the BIOS.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 3. After the system reboots to the flash mode, the system is ready to flash the BIOS. At the prompt, select "OK" to continue. 4-53...
  • Page 130 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 4. Select "Select File" and then in the pop-up menu select "General USB Flash Disk 1.00." 5. Select the filename ("C7Z170-SQ") in the pop-up menu. 4-54...
  • Page 131 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 6. Select "Start Flash" to flash the BIOS. A pop-up message will ap- pear to show the progress of the BIOS flash. 7. If the flash is successful, a pop-up message will indicate the result. Select "OK" to complete the BIOS flash and to reboot the system. Go to the "SYSTEM INFORMATION - Motherboard"...

  • Page 132: 4-11 Chipset

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-11 Chipset Set all options for the Chipset in this section. System Agent The following will be displayed: • System Agent Bridge Name - this displays the System Agent bridge name. • System Agent RC Version - indicates the System Agent RC version.

  • Page 133: Prmrr Size

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PRMRR Size The BIOS must reserve a contiguous region of Processor Reserved Mem- ory (PRM) in the Processor Reserved Memory Range Register (PRMRR). This item appears if SW Guard Extensions is enabled. The options are Auto, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB. Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB.

  • Page 134: Primary Display

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Primary Display Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the pri- mary display. Select from IGFX/PEG/PCI or select SG for switchable GFX. The options are Auto, IGFX, PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1 (IN X4), CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16), PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X4,...

  • Page 135: Pch Lan Controller

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH LAN Controller This item controls the PCH LAN Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Wake on LAN Select Enabled to enable the capabiltiy to 'wake-up' the system through the Ethernet port. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. PCIE PLL SSC This item enables the PCIE PLL SSC function.

  • Page 136: Administrator Password

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set the User Password, which is required everytime the system boots.

  • Page 137: Secure Boot

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Secure Boot Select Enabled for Secure Boot flow control. This feature is available when the platform key (PK) is pre-registered, the platform operates in the user mode, and CSM is disabled in the Setup utility. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 138: Provision Factory Default Keys

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Provision Factory Default Keys Select Enabled to install factory default Secure boot keys. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Enroll Factory Default Keys This option forces system into user mode, installing all factory default keys (PK, KEK, db, dbt, dbx). Changes will take effect after reboot. Select "Yes"...

  • Page 139: Delete Key

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file. Delete Key This item deletes a previously installed Platform Key. Key Exchange Key This item displays the current Key Exchange Key status. Clicking this option will bring up the Key Management window.

  • Page 140: Append Key

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Append Key This item uploads and adds an Authorized Signature into the Key Man- agement. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file.

  • Page 141: Append Key

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS a. EFI Signature List b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded) c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin) d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin) 2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No" to load from a file.
  • Page 142 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-66...

  • Page 143: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup.
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  • Page 145: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.

  • Page 146: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management tool is called the SD III Client.
  • Page 147 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be down- loaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/Super- DoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
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  • Page 149: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Attention! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages aris- ing from a BIOS update.

  • Page 150: To Recover The Main Bios Block Using A Usb-Attached Device

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB- Attached Device This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB- attached device without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose.
  • Page 151 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS Recovery, follow the procedures below.
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  • Page 153: Appendix D Dual Boot Block

    Appendix D: Dual Boot Block Appendix D Dual Boot Block D-1 Introduction This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last- ditch mechanism to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction to the feature. BIOS Boot Block A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable nec- essary hardware components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will...

  • Page 154: D-2 Steps To Reboot The System By Switch Jbr1

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by switch JBR1 1. Power down the system. 2. On switch JBR1 slide switch to ON, and power on the system. 3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix C).
  • Page 155 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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