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  • Page 1 C7Z170-SQ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • 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: 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

    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

    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 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 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) ..........2-31 BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) ..........
  • Page 13 Table of Contents CPU Configuration ..............4-5 C6DRAM ................4-6 SW Guard Extensions (SGX) ..........4-6 Hardware Prefetcher ............4-6 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch ..........4-6 Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology ........4-6 PECI ................. 4-6 Active Processor Cores ............4-6 Hyper-Threading ..............
  • Page 14 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Acoustic Noise Settings ............4-12 Acoustic Noise Mitigation ........... 4-12 Core/IA VR Settings ............. 4-13 GT-Sliced VR Settings ............4-15 C states ................4-17 Enhanced C-states ............4-17 C-State Auto Demotion ............. 4-17 C-State Un-demotion ............4-17 Package C-State Demotion ..........
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Power Limit 2 Override ............. 4-24 Power Limit 2 ..............4-24 Platform PL1 Enable ............4-24 Platform PL2 Enable ............4-24 Power Limit 3 Override ............. 4-24 Power Limit 4 Override ............. 4-24 CPU Flex Ratio Override ............ 4-25 CPU Flex Ratio Settings ............
  • Page 16 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual QCLK Odd Ratio ............... 4-33 Memory Frequency ............4-33 Memory Voltage ............... 4-34 3rd Timing: ................. 4-35 Advanced ................4-39 Boot Feature ............... 4-39 Quiet Boot ..............4-39 Bootup Num-Lock ............4-39 Wait for "F1" Error ............4-40 Re-try Boot ..............
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Cd Clock Frequency ............4-49 GT-Sliced VR Settings ............4-50 SATA and RST Configuration..........4-56 SATA Controller(s) ............4-56 SATA Mode Selection ............4-56 SATA Controller Speed ............4-56 SATA Frozen ..............4-56 Serial ATA Port..............4-57 Hot Plug .................
  • Page 18 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Boot mode select ............. 4-68 FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities ..........4-68 Legacy Boot Option #1~#8 ..........4-68 NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities ........... 4-68 Boot Override ..............4-68 IBA CL Slot 00FE v0110 ..........4-69 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ......4-69 BIOS Update ...............

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction 1-1 Overview About this Motherboard The C7Z170-SQ supports a single 6th/7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor 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 20: 1-3 Motherboard Features

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 Motherboard Features Single Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 6th/7th generation 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 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: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 Status LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On LED2 M.2 LED Green: M.2 on board M.2 on board Download the status LED4 Status Display Digital Readout codes below* *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 C7Z170-SQ 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: 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 33: 2-3 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 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 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 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 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 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 39: 2-4 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 S/PDIF OUT...

  • Page 40: 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 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: 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 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: 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 45: 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 46: Ethernet Port

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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: 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, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate.

  • 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 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 AMI POST...

  • Page 65: 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 66 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-36...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 utility setup screens.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 4-2 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 - C7Z170-SQ. • BIOS Version - this item displays the BIOS version number. • Build Date and Time - displays the BIOS build date and time.

  • Page 76: 4-3 Cpu

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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 77: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Configuration Set all options for the processor in this section. The following CPU information will be displayed: • Type - indicates the brand, model name, model number of the CPU and it's rated clock speed. •...

  • Page 78: C6Dram

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual C6DRAM Select Enabled to allow moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when CPU is in C6 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SW Guard Extensions (SGX) Select Enabled to activate the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The options are Software Controlled, Enabled, and Disabled.

  • Page 79: Hyper-Threading

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-Threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BIST Select Enabled to activate the Built-In Self Test (BIST) on reset. The options are Disabled and Enabled. JTAG C10 Power Select Enabled to activate power JTAG in C10 and deeper power states.

  • Page 80: Alias Check Request

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Alias Check Request (Available when the TPM module is detected by the BIOS) Use this feature to set up Alias Check Request. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Reset AUX Content Use this feature to reset the TPM Auxiliary content. The options are yes and no.

  • Page 81: Power And Performance

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

  • Page 82: View/Configure Turbo Options

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual View/Configure Turbo Options The following information is displayed in this section: • Max Turbo Power Limit • Min Turbo Power Limit • Package TDP Limit • Power Limit 1 • Power Limit 2 • 1-core Turbo Ratio •...

  • Page 83: Energy Efficient Turbo

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Energy Efficient Turbo Select Enabled to activate Energy Efficient Turbo. This feature will op- portunistically lower the turbo frequency to increase efficiency. We recommend to leave this enabled and disable only in overclocking situa- tions where the turbo frequency must remain constant. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 84: Acoustic Noise Settings

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Acoustic Noise Settings Acoustic Noise Mitigation Select Enable to help mitigate acoustic noise on certain SKUs when the CPU is in deeper C-State. The options are Disabled and Enabled. When the above is set to Enabled, the followings can be configured:...

  • Page 85: Core/Ia Vr Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Slow Slew Rate for SA Domain This feature sets the VR SA Slew Rate for Deep Package C-State ramp time. Slow slew rate equals Fast divided by the number 2, 4, 8, or 16. This feature is used to help reduce acoustic noise. The options are Fast/2, Fast/4, Fast/8, and Fast/16.
  • Page 86 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual PS3 Enable Enable or Disables PS3. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PS4 Enable Enable or Disables PS4. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command line 0x3. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 87: Gt-Sliced Vr Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TDC Time Window The TDC Time Window is defined in milliseconds. Valid range is 1-8ms and 10ms. Note that 9ms has no valid encoding in the MSR definition. The options are 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms, 6ms, 7ms, 8ms, and 10ms.
  • Page 88 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual PS Current Threshold3 The PS Current Threshold2 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.

  • Page 89: C States

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TDC Current Limit The TDC Current Limit is defined in 1/8A (Amperes) increments and uses the BIOS mailbox command 0x1A. A value of 1000 equals 125A. Valid range is 0-32767. Enter 0 for 0 Amps. TDC Time Window The TDC Time Window is defined in milliseconds.

  • Page 90: Io Mwait Redirection

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual CState Pre-Wake When set, this option enables or disables the C-State pre wake. The op- tions are Disabled and Enabled. IO MWAIT Redirection When enabled, this feature will map and send the IO read instructions to the IO registers.

  • Page 91: Custom P-State Table

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Latency Use this item to set the C6/C7 long latency time value. Valid range is 0-1023. The default setting is 148. Thermal Monitor Use this feature to enable the thermal monitor support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Timed MWAIT Use this feature to enable the Timed MWAIT support.

  • Page 92: Gt-Power Management Control

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual GT-Power Management Control RC6 (Render Standby) Use this feature to enable Render Standby support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum GT Frequency This option is the Maximum GT Frequency as defined by the user.

  • Page 93: Cpu Overclocking

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU OverClocking BCLK Clock Frequency (1/100 MHz) Use this item to set the CPU clock override value for the host system. The default setting is 10000. FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Select the FCLK frequency for early power on. The options are Normal (800MHz), 1GHz, and 400MHz.

  • Page 94: 2-Core Ratio Limit Override

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 2-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active. The default setting is based on CPU. 3-Core Ratio Limit Override This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active.

  • Page 95: Turbo Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Turbo Mode This feature allows processor cores to run faster than the rated operating frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed: Package Power Limit MSR Lock This feature enables or disables the locking of Package Power Limit settings.

  • Page 96: Power Limit 1 Time Window

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Power Limit 1 Time Window This item determines how long the time window over which the TDP value is maintained. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default setting is 8. This value may vary between 0~128.

  • Page 97: Cpu Flex Ratio Override

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Flex Ratio Override Select Enabled to activate CPU Flex Ratio programming. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Flex Ratio Settings When CPU Flex Ratio Override is enabled, this sets the value for the CPU Flex Ratio. The default is 30. Core Max OC Ratio This option sets the maximum overclocking ratio for the CPU core.

  • Page 98: Ring Max Oc Ratio

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Ring Max OC Ratio This option sets the maximum overclocking ratio for the RING domain. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Ring Min OC Ratio This option sets the minimum overclocking ratio for the RING domain.

  • Page 99: Vrm Per-Phase Current Limit Capability

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. The options are 100%, 110%, 120%, 130%, 140%, 150%, 160%, 170%, and 180%. PSYS Slope PSYS Slope is defined in 1/100 increments and uses the BIOS VR mailbox command 0x9.

  • Page 100: Core/Ia Vr Settings

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual GT VR Domain Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for GT Domain Select False to leave Fast ramp enabled during deeper C-States. Se- lecting True will disable Fast ramp during deeper C-States. The options are FALSE and TRUE.
  • Page 101 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 102 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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 103: 4-4 Memory

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Memory The following information is displayed in this section: • Memory RC Version • Memory Frequency • Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) • DIMM#A1, DIMM#A2, DIMM#B1, DIMM#B2 Maximum Memory Frequency This option selects the type/speed of the memory installed. The options are 1333, 1600, 1867, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, and 3200.

  • Page 104: Channel A Dimm Control

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Channel A DIMM Control This feature enables or disables the selected Channel A DIMM slot(s). The settings are Enable Both DIMMs, Disable DIMM0, Disable DIMM1, and Disable Both DIMMs. Channel B DIMM Control This feature enables or disables the selected Channel B DIMM slot(s).

  • Page 105: Memory Profile

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • tRFC • tRRD • tRTP • • tWTR • NMode • VDD [mV] 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.

  • Page 106: Memory Voltage

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Voltage This option selects the Memory Voltage The options are Default, 1.20V, 1.25V, 1.30V, 1.35V, 1.40V, 1.45V, 1.50V, 1.55V, 1.60V, 1.65V, 1.70V, and 1.75V. This option configures the Cas Latency Range. Enter a number between 4-18.

  • Page 107: 3Rd Timing

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS This option configures the Minimum Write Recovery Time. Enter a number between 1-38. The options are Auto, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24. tWTR This option configures the Minimum Internal Write to Read Com- mand Delay Time.
  • Page 108 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual ODT_read_duration This option configures the ODT Read Duration. Enter a numeric value. The default is 0. ODT_Read_Delay This option configures the ODT Read Delay. Enter a numeric value. The default is 0. ODT_write_duration This option configures the ODT Write Duration. Enter a numeric value.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tRDRD_dd This option configures the between module read to read delay (tRDRD_dd). Enter a numeric value. The default is 7. tRDWR_sg This option configures the between module read to write delay (tRDWR_sg). Enter a numeric value. The default is 9. tRDWR_dg This option configures the between module read to write delay (tRDWR_dg).
  • Page 110 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual tRWRW_dg This option configures the between module read to write delay (tWRWR_dg). Enter a numeric value. The default is 4. tRWRW_dr This option configures the between module read to write delay (tWRWR_dr). Enter a numeric value. The default is 7.

  • Page 111: 4-5 Advanced

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DIIBwEn[2] This option configures DIIBwEn[2]. Enter a numeric value. The default is 2. DIIBwEn[3] This option configures DIIBwEn[3]. Enter a numeric value. The default is 2. 4-5 Advanced Boot Feature Quiet Boot Use this feature to select the screen display between the POST messages and the OEM logo upon bootup.

  • Page 112: Wait For "F1" Error

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Wait for "F1" Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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.

  • Page 113: Superio Chip Nct6792D

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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). Device Settings This item displays the current IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1).

  • Page 114: Console Redirection

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection COM 0 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.
  • Page 115 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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). Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.
  • Page 116 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 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 the settings for function keys and the key pad for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS with a remote host server. The options are dependent on the avail- able COM ports. 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.

  • Page 118: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual System Agent (SA) Configuration The following information will be displayed: • SA PCIe Code Version • VT-d PEG ASPM This feature configures the ASPM (Active State Power Management) settings for the graphics devices installed on PCI-E Slot 0, Slot 1, or Slot2.

  • Page 119: Graphics Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Graphics Configuration Graphics Turbo IMON Current Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Valid range is 14-31. Default is 31. Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card Use this feature to scan for External Gfx Card on PEG and PCH PCIE Ports. If this feature is enabled, the system will not scan for a new card.

  • Page 120: Internal Graphics

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Primary PCIE This feature allows the user to specy which graphics card to be used as the primary graphics card. The options are Auto, PCIE1, PCIE2, PCIE3, PCIE4, PCIE5, PCIE6, PCIE7, PCIE8, PCIE9, PCIE10, PCIE11, PCIE12, PCIE13, PCIE14, PCIE15, PCIE16, PCIE17, PCIE18, and PCIE19.

  • Page 121: Algorithm

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Algorithm Select either One-Time or Periodic for HDCP re-encryption flow. PM Support Activating this feature will enable Power Management BIOS support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PAVP Enable Use the feature to enable Protect Audio Video Path Mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 122: Gt-Sliced Vr Settings

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Offset Prefix Use this feature to set the Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number. The default setting is "+". GT Unslice Domain GT OverClocking Frequency This option selects the Overclocked RPO frequency in multiples of 50MHz.
  • Page 123 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. Valid range is 0-512 which translates to 0-128A. Enter 0 for AUTO. Default is 80 for 20A.
  • Page 124 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual VR Current Limit This feature sets the Voltage Regulator current limit. The value repre- sents the maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time. The value is represented in 1/4A (Ampere) increments. A value of 400 equals 100A.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express 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. PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X1 (IN X4) PCI Express Root Port 3 Select Enabled to activate PCI Express Root Port 3.
  • Page 126 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual PCIe Speed Set this option to configure the speed setting of this PCIE slot . The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X4 PCI Express Root Port 5 Select Enabled to activate PCI Express Root Port 5. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS L1 Substates Select to configure the L1 Substates. The options are Disabled, L1.1, L1.2, and L1.1 & L1.2. PCIe Speed Set this option to configure the speed setting of this PCIE slot . The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X1 (IN X4) PCI Express Root Port 20 Select Enabled to activate PCI Express Root Port 20.

  • Page 128: Sata And Rst Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Wake on LAN Enable Select Enabled to enable the capability to 'wake-up' the system through the Ethernet port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Pcie PII SSC Use this feature PCIE PII SSC. Select Auto to keep the hardware default with no BIOS override.

  • Page 129: Serial Ata Port

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. 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.

  • Page 130: Me Fw Image Re-Flash

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual The following information for the PCH Firmware 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 131: Xhci Hand-Off

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS XHCI Hand-Off This item is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Set Enabled to enable USB mass storage driver support.
  • Page 132 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver This feature controls which option ROM to execute for the storage device. The options are Disabled, UEFI, and Legacy. Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment Select Enable for remapping of BIOS above 4GB. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 133: Security

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Ipv6 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 PXE (Preboot Execution Environ- ment) for boot support. If this feature is set to Disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be supported. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.

  • Page 134: Secure Boot

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 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 135: Key Management (Available When Secure Boot Mode Is Set To 'Customized')

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 136: Key Exchange Keys

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 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 137: Authorized Timestamps

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Authorized TimeStamps This item uploads and installs an Authorized Time Stamp. 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 138: 4-6 Thermal

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 4-6 Thermal System Temperature 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 correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.
  • Page 139 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • Peripheral Temperature - displays the detected peripheral de- vice temperature. • PCH Temperature - indicates the detected PCH chip temperature. System Health The following items will be displayed (Voltage): • VCPU • • VCPU_SA • 5VCC •...

  • Page 140: 4-7 Save & Exit

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual 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 141: Iba Cl Slot 00Fe V0110

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IBA CL Slot 00FE v0110 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. Select OK to activate, otherwise, click Cancel. For the following options, select OK to initiate, otherwise, click Cancel.

  • Page 142: 4-8 Bios Update

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ 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 143 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 144 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-72...

  • Page 145: 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.
  • Page 146 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 147: 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 148: Configuring Superdoctor ® V

    Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® The SuperDoctor 5 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 5 Client.
  • Page 149 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Note: The SuperDoctor 5 software and manual may be downloaded from our website at: https://www.supermicro.com/Products/nfo/SMS_SD5.cfm...
  • Page 150 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 153 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.
  • Page 154 Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 155: 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 156 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 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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