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  • Page 1 C7Z270-CG USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documenta- tion, 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.
  • Page 3 This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C7Z270-CG motherboard. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z270 Express chipset.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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

    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 C7Z270-CG 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 C7Z270-CG 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 For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your motherboard. Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals/ Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/ If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@ supermicro.com.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ................1-1 About this Motherboard ............1-1 Chipset Overview ..............1-1 Intel Z270 Express Chipset Features ........1-1 1-3 Motherboard Features ............... 1-2 Special Features ..............1-4 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..........
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Back I/O Panel ..............2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..........2-15 Ethernet Port ..............2-16 Back Panel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) ...... 2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ........2-17 VESA® DisplayPort™ ............2-17 HDMI Port ............... 2-17 DVI Port .................
  • Page 12 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Reset Button ..............2-31 2-9 Onboard Indicators ..............2-32 LAN LEDs ................ 2-32 Onboard Power LED (LED1) ..........2-32 Status Display (LED4) ............. 2-33 2-10 Hard Drive Connections ............2-34 SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) ........ 2-34 SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) ........
  • Page 13 Table of Contents 3-Core Ratio Limit Override ..........4-6 4-Core Ratio Limit Override ..........4-6 BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage ..........4-6 Boot performance mode ............4-7 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) ............. 4-7 Package Power Limit MSR Lock ..........4-7 Configurable TDP Boot Mode ..........4-7 Configurable TDP Lock ............
  • Page 14 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual PSYS PMax Power ............4-11 Acoustic Noise Settings ............4-11 Acoustic Noise Mitigation ........... 4-11 Core/IA VR Settings ............. 4-12 CPU Configuration ..............4-15 Active Processor Cores ............4-15 Hyper-Threading .............. 4-15 TXT support ..............4-15 Alias Check Request ............
  • Page 15 Table of Contents GT - Power Management Control ........... 4-20 Memory ................4-21 Memory profile ..............4-21 Memory Reference Clock ........... 4-22 QCLK Odd Ratio ............... 4-22 Memory Frequency ............4-22 Memory Voltage ............... 4-22 Memory Scrambler ............4-22 Force ColdReset ............... 4-22 Force Single Rank ............
  • Page 16 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Graphics Configuration ............4-38 Graphics Turbo IMON Current ..........4-38 Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card ........4-38 Primary Display ............... 4-39 Select PCIE Card .............. 4-39 External Gfx Card Primary Display Configuration ....4-39 Internal Graphics ............
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Security ................4-54 Administrator Password ............. 4-54 User Password ..............4-54 Secure Boot ................ 4-55 Attempt Secure Boot ............4-55 Secure Boot Mode ............4-55 CSM Support ..............4-55 Key Management (Available when Secure Boot Mode is set to 'Customized') ..............
  • Page 18 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes ............A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ..............B-1 Configuring SuperDoctor ® V ........... B-2 Using SuperDoctor ® V to Update the BIOS ....... B-3 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..........

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The C7Z270-CG motherboard supports a single 6th/7th Generation In- tel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors in an LGA 1151 (H4) socket. With the Intel® Z270 Express chipset built in, the C7Z270-CG motherboard offers substantial system performance and storage capability for overclocking platforms in a sleek package. Please refer to our website (http://www.

  • Page 20: Motherboard Features

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 Motherboard Features Single Intel Core i3/i5/i7 6th/7th generation processor in an LGA1151 type socket. Four (4) slots support up to 64GB of unbuffered, non- Memory ECC, 3000+MHz(OC) DDR4 memory* Dual-channel memory DIMM sizes UDIMM 4GB, 8GB, 16GB Intel®...
  • Page 21 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 22: Special Features

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 23: System Resource Alert

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Resource Alert This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor V in the Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor V 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 24: Power Supply

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 25 Chapter 1: Introduction C7Z270-CG 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 26 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual C7Z270-CG Motherboard Layout HDMI/DP KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO USB 10/11 (3.1) JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 C7Z270-CG REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE2...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Introduction C7Z270-CG Block Diagram SVID IMVP8 IMVP8 PCIe x16 SLOT #6 PCIe3.0_x8 PCIe3.0_x16 LGA1151 8.0GT/s 8.0GT/s PCIe x8(in x16) SLOT #3 PCIe x8(in x16) SLOT #6 PCIe3.0_x4 Intel 7th Generation Processor DDR4 (CHA) PCIe x4(in x16) SLOT #3 8.0GT/s...
  • Page 28 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual C7Z270-CG Quick Reference HDMI/DP KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 C7Z270-CG REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE2...
  • Page 29 M.2 connector 2 SSD ACT LED Green: Solid on M.2 device connected LED3 M.2 connector 1 SSD ACT LED Green: Solid on M.2 device connected LED4 Status Code LED* Digital Readout See manual *Download the AMI status codes at https://www.supermicro.com.tw/manuals/other/AMI_BIOS_POST_ Codes_for_Grantley_Motherboards.pdf. 1-11...
  • Page 30 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 1-12...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Static-Sensitive Devices

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 33: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1151 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 34 Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 35 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 36: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 37 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 38: Removing The Heatsink

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 39: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 HDMI/DP...

  • Page 40: Memory Support

    DIMMB2 (Green Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard The C7Z270-CG 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 41: 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 42: Motherboard Installation

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 43: 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 44: Connectors/Io Ports

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 HDMI/DP KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO...

  • Page 45: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO USB 10/11 (3.1) JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 C7Z270-CG FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE2 JPCIE1 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE4 JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE6...

  • Page 46: Ethernet Port

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Port LAN Ports Pin Definition One Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN) is lo- Pin# Definition 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 47: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located above Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the motherboard. VESA® DisplayPort™ DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate. It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices such as VGA, DVI or HDMI.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Reset Button

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 51: Connecting Cables

    KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 C7Z270-CG FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE2 JPCIE1 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE4 JPCIE6...

  • Page 52: Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5)

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) Fan Header Pin Definitions Your motherboard has five fan headers Pin# Definition (Fan 1~Fan 5). These fans are 4-pin fan Ground (Black) headers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan 2.5A/+12V...

  • Page 53: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)

    USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 C7Z270-CG REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE2 JPCIE1 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE4 JPCIE6 JI2C2 JPL1:LAN JI2C1...

  • Page 54: Onboard Power Led (Jled1)

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 55: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 C7Z270-CG REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE1 JPCIE2 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE4 JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE6 JI2C2 JPL1:LAN JI2C1...

  • Page 56: Standby Power Header (Stby1)

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Standby Power Header (STBY1) Standby Power Pin Definitions The Standby Power header is located Pin# Definition at STBY1 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 57: Front Panel Audio Header (Audio Fp)

    KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO USB 10/11 (3.1) JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 C7Z270-CG FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE1 JPCIE2 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE4 JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE6...

  • Page 58: Jumper Settings

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 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 identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 59: Clear Cmos & Jbt1

    KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 C7Z270-CG FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE1 JPCIE2 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE4 JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE6...

  • Page 60: Manufacturing Mode (Jpme2)

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) Manufacture Mode Close pins 2-3 of jumper JPME2 to by- Jumper Settings pass SPI flash security and force the sys- Pin# Definition tem to operate in Manufacturing Mode, Normal (Default) allowing the user to flash the system...

  • Page 61: Bios Recovery (Jbr1)

    USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 C7Z270-CG REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE1 JPCIE2 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE4 JPCIE6 JI2C2 JPL1:LAN JI2C1...

  • Page 62: Onboard Indicators

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs GLAN Activity Indicator One LAN port is located on the I/O LED Settings backpanel of the motherboard. This Color Status Definition Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs (Light Yellow Flashing Active Emitting Diode).

  • Page 63: Status Display (Led4)

    KB/MOUSE HD AUDIO USB 0/1 MH15 JUSBC JUSBA SYS_FAN3 USB 8/9 (3.1) USB 10/11 (3.1) JPAC1:AUDIO JSPDIF_OUT 1-2:ENABLE JAUDIO1 2-3:DISABLE JPAC1 C7Z270-CG FAN5 MH11 JUSBLAN1 REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JI2C1/JI2C2 JPCIE1 JPCIE2 JPL1 ON :ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPCIE5 JPCIE3 JPCIE4 JPCIE6...

  • Page 64: Hard Drive Connections

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 Hard Drive Connections SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors Pin Definitions Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA Pin# Signal 0~5) are supported on the board. These I- Ground SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel SATA_TXP Z270 PCH chip (supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10).

  • Page 65: 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 66: No Video

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 67: 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 68: Frequently Asked Questions

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The C7Z270-CG 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 69: 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 70: Returning Motherboard For Service

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 71: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the C7Z270-CG. 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.

  • Page 72: How To Change The Configuration Data

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 73: System Information

    4-2 System Information The System Information Panel displays the motherboard's configuration. The following information among others is displayed in this section: • Motherboard Model Name - C7Z270-CG. • BIOS Version - this item displays the BIOS version number. • Build Date and Time - displays the BIOS build date and Time.

  • Page 74: Cpu

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 CPU The following information is displayed in this section: • Name - indicates the model name of the CPU. • Type - indicates the brand, model name, model number of the CPU and it's rated clock speed.

  • Page 75: Cpu Overclocking

    IGFX GOP Version - this item shows the Integrated Graphics VOP version. • Memory RC Version - this item shows the memory RC version. CPU OverClocking Note: For the C7Z270-CG, Intel Core™ i7/i5/i3 K series proces- ® sors are capable of overclocking. BCLK Clock Frequency (1/100 MHz) Use this item to set the CPU clock override value for the host system.

  • Page 76: Load Smc Cpu Oc Setting

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Load SMC CPU OC Setting This item has optimized pre-configured overclocking settings. Select one to activate. The options are Manual and 4.0GHz~5.5GHz (in 100MHz increments). 1-Core Ratio Limit Override Enter a value between 0 to 83. The minimum range may vary between processors.

  • Page 77: Boot Performance Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot performance mode This option enables the selection of the default CPU performance during system boot. The options are Max Battery, Max Non-Turbo Perfor- mance, and Turbo Performance. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 78: Power Limit 1 Time Window

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual a higher limit improves performance. This value must be between Min Power Limit TDP limit. If value is '0' the BIOS will program the TDP value. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default setting is dependent on the CPU.

  • Page 79: Power Limit 4 Override

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Power Limit 4 Override This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 4 Override. If this op- tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit and Power Limit 4 Time Window. The options are Disabled and Enabled. CPU Flex Ratio Override Select Enabled to activate CPU Flex Ratio programming.

  • Page 80: Core Voltage Offset

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Core Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the CPU Voltage Offset value from -500mV to +500mV. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. Offset Prefix Use this feature to set the Core Voltage Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number.

  • Page 81: Cpu_Io Voltage

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU_IO Voltage Use this feature to calibrate the CPU I/O Voltage. Select from these values: 0.975V, 1.15V, 1.30V, and 1.50V. Load Line Calibration Load line calibration is vDroop, which is the tendency for a CPU's vCore to drop when going from an idle state to a load state.

  • Page 82: Core/Ia Vr Settings

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Slow Slew Rate for IA Domain This feature sets the VR IA Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or 16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DC Loadline DC Loadline is defined in 1/100 mOhms and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x2. A value of 100 equals 1.0 mOhm, and 1255 is 12.55 mOhms. Valid range is 0-6249 (0-62.49 mOhms). Enter 0 for AUTO. PS Current Threshold1 The PS Current Threshold1 is defined in 1/4A (Amperes) increments and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3.
  • Page 84 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual IMON Prefix This feature sets the IMON offset value to a positive or negative num- ber. The options are + and -. VR Current Limit This feature sets the Voltage Regulator current limit. The value repre- sents the maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time.

  • Page 85: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Configuration 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.) Hyper-Threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.

  • Page 86: Fclk Frequency For Early Power On

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Select the FCLK frequency for early power on. The options are Normal (800MHz), 1GHz, and 400MHz. *If Advanced Option (on page 4-4) is set to Enabled (Checked), the fol- lowing information will appear.

  • Page 87: 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. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this item is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch...

  • Page 88: Monitormwait

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual MonitorMWait Select Enable to activate MonitorMWait. The options are Disabled and Enabled. CPU SMM Enhancement SMM Code Access Check Select Enabled to activate support for SMM Code Access feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 89: Boot Performance Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot performance mode This option enables the selection of the default CPU performance during system boot. The options are Max Battery, Max Non-Turbo Perfor- mance, and Turbo Performance. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power con- sumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 90: Package C State Limit

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual CState Pre-Wake Use this option to enable or disable the C-State pre wake. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IO MWAIT Redirection When set, this option will map I/O read instructions sent to the I/O reg- isters PMG_IO_BASE_ADDRBASE+offset to MWAIT (offset).

  • Page 91: Memory

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Maximum GT Frequency This option is the Maximum GT Frequency as defined 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 and 100MHz through 1200MHz (in increments of 50MHz).

  • Page 92: Memory Reference Clock

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual *If Memory profile is set to Custom profile, the following four items are available for configuration. Memory Reference Clock This option selects the Memory Clock ratio. The options are Auto, 133, and 100. All values are in MHz.

  • Page 93: Mrc Fast Boot

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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.

  • Page 94: Memory Profile

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Profile Use this feature to set Performance Memory Profiles which may cause impact on memory behavior. The options are Default profile, Custom profile, and XMP Profile 1. If Default is selected, the installed memory will run at 2200MHz if the detected memory is rated at 2400MHz or above, and run at 1867MHz if the memory detected is rated at 1867MHz.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tRAS This option selects the Ras Active Time. Enter a number between 1-586. The default is 36. 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.

  • Page 96: 3Rd Timing

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 97 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 98 Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 99 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS This option configures tXP. Enter a numeric value. The default is 7. 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.

  • Page 100: Advanced

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 4-5 Advanced Boot Feature Fast Boot Select Enabled to skip the routine memory procedure and attempt to boot the system using the last valid memory configuration settings at bootup. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 101: Re-Try Boot

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Re-try Boot If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified 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 gen- erate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than 5 minutes.

  • Page 102: Superio Chip Nct6792D

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual NCT6792D Super IO Configuration SuperIO Chip NCT6792D 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 Checked (Enabled).

  • Page 103: Com 1

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The default is Unchecked (Disabled). *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration: Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 104 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 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 Redirec- tion. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).

  • Page 105: Console Redirection Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. Putty KeyPad This feature selects settings for the function keys and the key pad for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.

  • Page 106: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, and ANSI. Bits per second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Con- sole Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 Enable Root Port Select Enable to activate the Root Port. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Max Link Speed Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed. Max Link Width Select Auto, Force X1, Force X2, Force X4, and Force X8.

  • Page 108: Gmm Device (B0:D8:F0)

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Max Link Speed Select Auto, Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 to set the PEG Max Link Speed. GMM Device (B0:D8:F0) This feature will enable/disable the SA GMM device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. X2APIC Opt Out This feature will enable/disable the X2APIC_OPT_OUT bit.

  • Page 109: Primary Display

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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, PCI, and SG. Select PCIE Card Use this feature to select Elk Creek 4, PEG Eval, or Auto to use on the platform.

  • Page 110: Dvmt Total Gfx Mem

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual DVMT Total Gfx Mem Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by internal graph- ics devices based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 256MB, 128MB, and MAX. Gfx Low Power Mode Select Enabled to use the low power mode for internal graphics devices installed in a small form factor (SFF) computer.

  • Page 111: Graphics Overclocking

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 Adaptive and Override.

  • Page 112: Gt-Unsliced Vr Settings

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual GT Extra Turbo Voltage (Available when GT Voltage Mode is set to Adaptive) Use this feature to set the extra voltage applied while GT is operating in turbo mode. Specify a value from 0mV to 2000mV. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default value.
  • Page 113 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for AUTO. Default is 80 for 20A. PS Current Threshold2 The PS Current Threshold2 is defined in 1/4A (Amperes) increments and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A.

  • Page 114: Gt-Sliced Vr Settings

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual VR Voltage Limit This feature sets the Voltage Regulator voltage limit. The value is represented in mV. A value of 1250 equals 1.25V. Set this number to 0 for Auto. This uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x6.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PS Current Threshold1 The PS Current Threshold1 is defined in 1/4A (Amperes) increments and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x3. A value of 400 equals 100A. Range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for AUTO. Default is 80 for 20A.
  • Page 116 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual The value is represented in 1/4A (Ampere) increments. A value of 400 equals 100A. Set this number to 0 for Auto. This uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x6. VR Voltage Limit This feature sets the Voltage Regulator voltage limit. The value is represented in mV.

  • Page 117: Pch-Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH-IO Configuration 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 and Enabled. PCIe Root Ports ASPM Use this feature to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) to power manage the PCIe link during the various L states.

  • Page 118: Sata And Rst Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Wake on LAN Enable Select Enabled to enable the capability to 'wake up' the system through the Ethernet port. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Pcie PII SSC Use this feature to set the PCIE PII SSC percentage. Select Auto to keep the hardware default with no BIOS override.

  • Page 119: Sata Frozen

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Frozen Select Disabled to disable the Freeze Lock Security feature. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. The remaining options in the section are similar across Serial ATA Ports 0 through 5. Serial ATA Port This item displays the detected SATA drive, if any. Hot Plug This feature designates the port specified for hot plugging.

  • Page 120: Pch-Fw Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual PCH-FW Configuration The following information is displayed. • ME Firmware Version • ME Firmware Mode • ME Firmware SKU ME FW Image Re-Flash This item will update the PCH Firmware from an image in a USB Flash- drive attached to a USB port.

  • Page 121: Usb Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Configuration The following information is 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.

  • Page 122: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 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, and USB CD/ DVD drives are not supported.

  • Page 123: Network Stack

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) OPROM, PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM, CPU SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM, PCH SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM, PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X1 OPROM, CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM...

  • Page 124: Security

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.

  • Page 125: Secure Boot

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Secure Boot The following items will be displayed: • System Mode • Secure Boot • Vendor Keys Attempt 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.

  • Page 126: Key Management (Available When Secure Boot Mode Is Set To 'Customized')

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Key Management (Available when Secure Boot Mode is set to 'Customized') The feature, Key Management, allows experienced users to modify Secure Boot Variables. Provision Factory Default Keys Allow provisioning the factory default secure boot keys when system is in setup mode.

  • Page 127: Platform Key (Pk)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Platform Key (PK) This item uploads and installs a secure Platform Key. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b.

  • Page 128: Authorized Timestamps

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No' to load from a file. Authorized TimeStamps This item uploads and installs an Authorized Time Stamp . You may insert a factory default key or load from a file.

  • Page 129: Thermal & Fan

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Thermal & Fan Fan Control Fan Control 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. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.

  • Page 130: System Temperature

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual System Temperature The following items will be displayed: • CPU Temperature - displays the CPU temperature detected by PECI. • System Temperature - indicates the system internal tempera- ture. • Peripheral Temperature - displays the detected peripheral de- vice temperature.

  • Page 131: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Save & Exit Boot mode select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot.

  • Page 132: Boot Override

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Override Saves the specified boot override and resets the system, i.e., IBA CL Slot 00FE v0110. Select OK to activate, otherwise, click Cancel. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option will attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shell.efi) from one of the available file system devices.
  • Page 133 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save as User Defaults This option will save the changes as user-specified defaults and remain in setup mode. Restore User Defaults This option will load previously-saved user-specified defaults and remain in setup mode. 4-63...

  • Page 134: Bios Update

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 4-8 BIOS Update The following items will be displayed: • BIOS Version • BIOS Tag. • Date • Time Start Update Use this utility to prepare BIOS Update with ME. 1. Click "Start Update" enter the SuperFlash utility.
  • Page 135 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 5. Select the filename (i.e., "C7Z270-CG") in the pop-up menu. 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.
  • Page 136 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-66...

  • Page 137: 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 139: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.) Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.

  • Page 140: Configuring Superdoctor ® V

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual ® B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
  • Page 141 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions ® B-3 Using SuperDoctor V to Update the BIOS The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 provides an alternative to update the BIOS on Supermicro C7 motherboards. Note: To update the BIOS from the BIOS menu, refer to Chapter 4 for details.
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  • Page 143: 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 144: To Recover The Main Bios Block Using A Usb-Attached Device

    Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "SUPER.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device (save in the root folder) and rename it "SUPER.ROM"...
  • Page 145 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 147: 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 148: Steps To Reboot The System By Switch Jbr1

    Supermicro C7Z270-CG 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 149: Appendix E Use Of Multiple Gpus

    Appendix E: Use of Multiple GPUs Appendix E Use of Multiple GPUs The motherboard, C7Z270-CG, supports the use of multiple GPUs (Graph- ics Processing Units) for more lifelike gaming. E-1 DirectX® 12 DirectX® 12 is an integral part of Windows® 10 operating system. Follow the procedures below to run your games with multiple GPUs.
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  • Page 151: Appendix F M.2/U.2 Raid Configuration

    Windows® 10 OS: the UEFI USB boot thumb drive with the Windows® 10 OS image and another USB thumb drive with the Intel® RST driver (Note: The Intel® RST driver can be downloaded from either the Supermicro website at https://www.supermicro.com/ support/resources/ or FTP site at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/ SATA/Intel_PCH_RAID_RST/Windows/15.2.0.1020/).
  • Page 152 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 4. Set two items, PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX, to [RST Controlled]. Note: The two items in the red box, as shown below, will be dis- played when M.2/U.2 devices are detected by the system.
  • Page 153 Appendix F: M.2/U.2 RAID Configuration 8. Press <F4> key to save the configuration and restart the system. 9. Press <Del> key to enter the BIOS configuration settings. 10. On the main screen, select Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology > Create RAID Volume.
  • Page 154 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 14. RAID capacity size can be changed here. 15. The information indicated below confirms that the RAID was successfully created. 16. On the main screen, select Save & Exit. Set the item, DUAL Boot Option #1, to [UEFI Hard Disk].

  • Page 155: Installing The Windows® 10 Os

    Appendix F: M.2/U.2 RAID Configuration F-2 Installing the Windows® 10 OS Follow the steps below to install the Windows® 10 OS with M.2/U.2 NVMe RAID devices. Note: Be sure to have both UEFI USB boot thumb drives (one with the Windows® 10 OS image and the other with the Intel® RST driver) connected to the system before the rebooting.
  • Page 156 Supermicro C7Z270-CG Motherboard User’s Manual 4. The information for M.2/U.2 RAID drive will be displayed. Click Next or press <Enter> to start the installing process for Windows® 10 OS. 5. The system will automatically restart when the installing process is com-...
  • Page 157 (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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